Why Do People Do That?

Have you ever wondered why the actions, words, or even the mere presence of others—whether it's your partner, a coworker, or a stranger at the store—can spark such strong emotional reactions in you? In this episode, we explore the deeply human tendency to create stories, make assumptions, assign meanings, and project our inner fears or desires onto those around us. These automatic patterns often fuel misunderstandings, disrupt our relationships, and rob us of inner peace. But what if you could understand and challenge these behaviors? Join us for an insightful discussion about how cultivating self-awareness can transform your relationships and help you navigate daily interactions with less anxiety and frustration. Let’s dive deep into the human experience and uncover the tools to take control of our narratives, strengthen our connections, and reclaim our peace of mind.

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If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites:

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#innerpeace #improvingrelationships #toxicrelationships #couplestherapy #relationships #healthyrelationships #communicationskills

Hoarding is a common challenge that impacts countless individuals and their families daily. While it can deeply affect lives, it’s not a lifelong burden—help is available, and the issue can be managed.

In this episode, we delve into the roots of hoarding behaviors, exploring the psychological causes and offering practical tips for improvement. Our guest, Natalie Lowe, a Neurobalance Coach, shares a deeply personal and inspiring story about her mother’s harrowing experiences during World War II in Germany. She reveals how these traumatic events shaped her mother’s hoarding behaviors and the ripple effects it had on their family.

Join us for an insightful conversation as Natalie shares her journey and her expertise in helping visual thinkers find balance, self-compassion, and the tools they need to thrive authentically.

Guest: Natalie Lowe, the Neurobalance Coach! Natalie helps visual thinkers find balance, self compassion and thet tools to thrive authentically. www.neurobalancecoach.com

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If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites:

Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com

District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com 

ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com 

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We are pleased to introduce our guest, long time teacher, and childhood friend, Liz Moliterno. Liz is a passionate educator and advocate for her students. As a special education teacher for high school students, Liz is in the trenches everyday witnessing the very real daily struggles of her students and the mental health crisis we are all hearing about all of the time. She has amazing insight and ideas on how we can do better as a society and systemically within education in this country. Does the education system add to the mental health crisis in today's youth? Is it their responsibiity to help these kids? This is a shout out from Liz to all teachers. "We have the power to help....let's use it, These are our kids!" Join us in this powerful discussion about what we can all do togther to bring about change for our children. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcrisis #education #educationsystem #useducation

For thousands of years, humans have created New Year's resolutions for a fresh start in the new year. Year after year, as January 1st approaches, we pick a goal to work on that we are rarely able to follow through with. Why don't resolutions work? What goes wrong? Why do we still do this year after year if statistics show that they fail 86% of the time? What is the psychological benefit to having these goals and what tweaks can we make to make them more successful this year? Want to learn how to choose the right resolution this year and make it work? Join us! Let's start fresh in the New Year together!

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If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites:

Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com

District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com 

ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com 

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#newyearsresolutions #newyearsresolutiontips #newyearsresolutionideas

ADHD comes in all shayourselfpes, ages, and sizes. Whether you are an individual with ADHD or someone who is looking to help and support someone who does, this podcast offers priceless information that will offer you the knowledge you need to give the right kind of support to guide your self or your loved one toward happiness and success. What is the science of the ADHD brain? What are executive functions? What strategies and techniques are helpful? Research shows that children with ADHD receive 20,000 negative messages by the time they are 12 years old. If you are a parent of a child with ADHD, you can arm yourself today with the knowledge you need to foster a healthy bond with your child and help them to love themselves. If you are an adult with ADHD, understanding your challenges better will provide you the healing and support you need to take control and embark on a healthier path. Join us!

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If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites:

Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com

District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com 

ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com 

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This episode was produced at Press Record Studios in NYC:  www.pressrecordstudios.com

Luigi Mangione, America's sudden new famous heartthrob makes the scene. But what is he famous for? Assassinating a CEO! Please join us as we have a tough conversation about what we think may have gone wrong for Luigi, what seems to have gone wrong in society, and why there is such a strong movement supporting this cold blooded murder. Let's unpack the #freeluigi movement. 

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If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites:

Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com

District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com 

ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com 

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Participation trophies aren't a new thing, as this custom goes back over 100 years. What is new, however, is the debate. Are they really harmful to motivation and the ability to accept disappointment? Are they helpful? Join Heather and Stacy, licensed clinical social workers, in this psychologically riveting discussion about whether the trophies help or harm our children and why this has become a trending debate.

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If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites:

Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com

District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com 

ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com 

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#participationtrophies

The Menendez brothers have been a controversial story and debate since the day they killed their parents. Wondering why they did it? Wondering how long-term sustained abuse can lead 2 boys to murder their parents? Wondering why we are looking at it through a new lens today than we did 35 years ago? From the psyche of the abused mind to the changes in gender roles, media, and societal norms, join us in this riveting analysis of the 2 boys who have been behind bars for 35 years. Just? Unjust? Should we free the Menendez boys? 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhyDoPeopleDoThat

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If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites:

Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com

District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com 

ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com 

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Ever wonder why you are drawn to the TV shows or movies that you like? Why does one person want to watch Hallmark movies while the other wants to immerse themselves in a great horror flick? On this episode of Why Do People Do That, Heather and Stacy will explore the psychological aspects of why we enjoy watching the things we choose to watch! This is a fun, but informative self-awareness journey through the lens of film genre choice! Come and join us and see what you can learn about yourself!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhyDoPeopleDoThat

Visit our website: https://whydopeopledothat.com/

If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites:

Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com

District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com 

ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com 

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This episode was produced at Press Record Studios in NYC:  www.pressrecordstudios.com

In this episode of "Why Do People Do That?", we are asking the question, Why do people get stressed for the holidays? We tackle the ideas of family roles and dynamics, the need to please, having a hard time saying no, asking for help, feelings of inadequacy, and the pressures that come from within as well as social media. Join us as we get personal, reveal insights, and offer tips and strategies to ease the struggle this holiday season!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhyDoPeopleDoThat

Visit our website: https://whydopeopledothat.com/

If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites:

Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com

District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com 

ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com 

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This episode was produced at Press Record Studios in NYC:  www.pressrecordstudios.com