Join Dr. Holly Batchelder for a peaceful 4-minute body scan meditation to enhance relaxation and awareness. Observe sensations without judgment and cultivate calm and presence. Discover how mindfulness can impact your day and leave you more connected with yourself.

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Resources:

Smart sleep mask (research consultant): ⁠⁠https://lumos.tech/⁠⁠

Latest sleep blog: ⁠⁠https://www.hollyphd.com/blog/4-key-tips-for-better-sleep-a-stress-free-guide⁠⁠

Find us on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/twinmindsunwind/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Holly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hollyphd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and discusses mental health and related subjects. The content provided in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

Join Dr. Holly Batchelder for a compelling conversation with Juliet Gustafson, a dedicated OCD and BFRB therapist known for her impactful presence on social media. In this episode, Juliet shares her personal journey with OCD, shedding light on the often misunderstood and nuanced nature of this condition. Together, they debunk common myths, explore the intricacies of OCD treatment, and discuss the importance of empathy, education, and personal experience in understanding and managing OCD. Whether seeking to deepen your understanding of OCD, looking for solace in shared experiences, or curious about the therapeutic process, this conversation offers valuable insights, hope, and encouragement for anyone touched by OCD.

More about our guest: 

Juliet is a Michigan-based OCD therapist and private practice owner. She enjoys using evidence-based research, creativity, and a touch of humor in her work with clients. When Juliet is not working as a therapist, she enjoys creating OCD educational content for her Instagram, singing in a choir, and trying out new restaurants.

Website: https://julietgustafson.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ocd_therapist_juliet/?ref=es.homeexchange.com

Find us on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/twinmindsunwind/⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and discusses mental health and related subjects. The content provided in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

Unpacking 'lazy' with a fresh lens, Drs. Holly and Alison Batchelder invite you into a dynamic conversation that explores the complexities of laziness. This candid dialogue includes a dedicated Q&A segment, allowing us to delve even deeper into the layers of stigma, meanings, and personal connections associated with laziness. Drawing from our own lives and professional practice, we aim to dissect and reclaim this often misunderstood concept.

Resources: https://www.hollyphd.com/blog/rethinking-laziness-a-call-for-compassion-and-understanding

Find us on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/twinmindsunwind/⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Holly: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hollyphd.com/⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Alison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alisonbatchelderphd.com/

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Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and discusses mental health and related subjects. The content provided in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

Dive into a quick, 2-minute meditation on Mindful Self-Compassion with Dr. Alison Batchelder. This bonus episode is a perfect introduction for anyone looking to bring a dash of mindfulness and self-kindness into their routine. Under Dr. Alison's gentle guidance, you'll discover how to cultivate self-compassion, leading to a day filled with peace and self-acceptance. Seize this moment of calm to enhance your relationship with yourself.

Please find us on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/twinmindsunwind/⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Alison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alisonbatchelderphd.com/⁠

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and discusses mental health and related subjects. The content provided in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

Join Dr. Holly Batchelder and guest expert Dr. Leigh Kunkle as they delve into the nuances of grief in health psychology. This episode covers grief's impact on chronic illness, sitting with grief, the non-linear nature of the grieving process, and Dr. Kunkle's research on grief and social media. Listen as they discuss the importance of acknowledging and sitting with grief, providing insights for healthcare professionals and those navigating their own grief journey.

Our guest is Leigh Kunkle, Psy.D., a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Denver, Colorado. She earned her doctorate at the University of Denver, with a special interest in health psychology and clinical experience in medical settings. Currently, she works as a behavioral health provider at a primary care clinic within a large hospital system. In her free time, she enjoys biking/other outdoor activities or watching TV & movies with her partner and their pup, Ozark. 

Resources: ⁠⁠https://whatsyourgrief.com/

Find us on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/twinmindsunwind/⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Holly: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hollyphd.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and discusses mental health and related subjects. The content provided in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Holly delves into the differences between Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) and common relationship anxiety. She draws insights from her recent discussion with Jessica Da Silva on the Let's Talk Attachments Podcast, exploring how ROCD's obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors differ from normal relationship concerns. This offers a clear understanding for those navigating these complex emotional landscapes.

Resources: ⁠⁠https://www.hollyphd.com/blog/understanding-rocd-vs-regular-relationship-anxiety

Find us on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/twinmindsunwind/⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Holly: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hollyphd.com/⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Alison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alisonphd.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and discusses mental health and related subjects. The content provided in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

Join Dr. Alison Batchelder for a quick journey into mindfulness in this 4-minute Twin Minds Unwind episode. She introduces enriching practices of micro-mindfulness and appreciating life's glimmers, turning daily routines into moments of serenity and focus. Tailored for a diverse audience, this episode offers practical advice on recognizing and cherishing small joys, demonstrating how mindfulness can enhance well-being in our busy lives.

Resources: ⁠⁠https://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/

Find us on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/twinmindsunwind/⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Alison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alisonbatchelderphd.com/⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and discusses mental health and related subjects. The content provided in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

Welcome to a special New Year's episode where Dr. Holly Batchelder cuts through the clutter of sleep advice with three science-backed strategies. Starting at the 6:30 mark, we focus on enhancing your sleep quality without adding to the anxiety that often comes from the overwhelming information available. Sometimes, the quest for perfect sleep can be the very thing that eludes us. With Dr. Holly's clear, effective guidance based on the latest research, this episode simplifies the pursuit of rest. Discover the art and science of better sleep and step into a healthier, more focused new year.

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Resources:

Smart sleep mask (research consultant): ⁠https://lumos.tech/⁠

Latest sleep blog: ⁠https://www.hollyphd.com/blog/4-key-tips-for-better-sleep-a-stress-free-guide⁠

Find us on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/twinmindsunwind/⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Holly: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hollyphd.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and discusses mental health and related subjects. The content provided in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

In this candid episode, Drs Holly and Alison delve into body image and societal beauty standards, infusing a unique twin perspective on comparison. Facing labels like 'the fat twin' in youth, they explore the deep-seated challenges and pressures of media ideals. The conversation covers body neutrality, health at every size, and self-compassion in redefining beauty standards. Join us as we break down biases, confront weight stigma, and navigate societal pressures with grace and self-love through the lens of our shared and individual experiences.

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Resources: ⁠https://www.morethanabody.org⁠

Find us on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/twinmindsunwind/⁠⁠

Dr. Holly: ⁠⁠https://www.hollyphd.com/⁠⁠

Dr. Alison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alisonbatchelderphd.com/⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and discusses mental health and related subjects. The content provided in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

Dr. Holly delves into an intimate and eye-opening conversation with Dr. Alison, a certified perinatal mental health expert (PMH-C). As both psychologists and mothers who have navigated their unique challenges, they aim to navigate the unspoken parts of motherhood, exploring birth trauma, postpartum experiences, and the power of sharing and support. This candid conversation offers insights, hope, and resources for anyone interested in the intricacies of maternal well-being and hope for healing.

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Resources: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-moms/

Find us on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/twinmindsunwind/⁠

Dr. Holly: ⁠https://www.hollyphd.com/⁠

Dr. Alison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alisonbatchelderphd.com/⁠

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Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information and discusses mental health and related subjects. The content provided in this episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.