Therapy Thursday

A simple shift of perspective can make a world of difference in the way we empathize with others, and even with ourselves!

Where we place our value can have a significant impact on our mental health, specifically whether the value systems are internally or externally focused.

In this viewer-requested episode, we break down the fundamentals of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, why it gets thrown around so wildly, and the oft-misunderstood origins of narcissism. 

We sit down and talk with Calli (from the very popular YouTube show The King of Random) about her mental health journey, including medications, new diagnoses, and how it has impacted her work in the public eye. Enjoy!

Sometimes the absolute hardest people to set boundaries with are our families, and nothing brings out the complexities of family dynamics like going home for the holidays. Use these tips to navigate the often tricky business of setting assertive boundaries with family while still showing love and compassion. 

Whether in wars between nations or battles between people, having a set of ground rules for fighting fair can help any conflict be safer and more productive. The tips in this episode can go a long way to making your arguments less divisive and more constructive. 

Stacey Harkey, the brilliant funny-man who was part of the original cast of Studio C, JK Studios, and on NBC's "Bring the Funny" talks about his experiences with mental health, boundaries, nuance in thinking, and much more. 

Stress does some very interesting and important things on a biological level. Unfortunately, if we sit in the stress for too long, it can start to do damage. 

I work with clients facing a wide variety of addictions, but the most common one is an addiction to validation. In this episode we discuss what that looks like, why it is harmful, and how we can fix it.

Originally shared on Instagram on November 4, 2021.

I got to chat with my friend Lauren Hunter about her experiences dealing with mental health concerns, including the process of her divorce, emotionally abusive relationships, finding the right therapist, and learning about being vulnerable.