Dr. Kim Lannon re-introduces us to the Wellness Wheel, describing how useful it can be as we heighten our self-awareness and manage our mental health.

Yet another trip to the vet emergency room lit up Dr. Kim Lannon's polyvagal system wreaking havoc on her mind-body connection. Although she has the ability to manage her emotional reactions and respond appropriately, many individuals find it difficult to handle their anxiety during such situations. It is crucial to comprehend the dynamics of these mind-body interactions to effectively manage one's emotional responses.

Valentine's Day can be an emotionally challenging holiday for many reasons. Dr. Kim Lannon provides some guidance on how to deal with the different stressors one might face during this time, including the challenge of being single in mid-February.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the Swift Effect in this upcoming Superbowl, the reasons behind the backlash against Taylor Swift among football fans, and various psychological undercurrents moving through the NFL as we approach the Big Game.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the deep roots of many addictions and describes how therapy plays an essential role in treating them. Addressing just one side of the dual diagnosis is often a looping road.

Dr. Kim Lannon reveals that parenting styles can often be linked to problematic narcissism in adults. She explains that certain childhood factors can increase narcissistic tendencies in adults to a detrimental level. Learn about the traits associated with such behavior and get some advice on how to respond to it.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the sources of the anxiety that we all deal with to at least some degree. But when those sources include catastrophizing or getting lost in the funhouse mirror reflection of who we think people see us as anxiety can become overwhelming. The place to start is to apply the three Rs to your thinking, asking yourself if your fears are reasonable, rational, and realistic.

Dr. Kim Lannon discusses some of the anticipated trends in 2024 that will challenge us and our state of mind in the upcoming year. Awareness is the first key to dealing with these pressures. But Dr, Lannon offers us additional ways to respond positively.

As we turn the pages towards the new year, Dr. Kim Lannon once again offers outlook alternatives to New Year resolutions that help create mindsets that lead to effective positive changes to a number of our struggles, and a happier and healthier life.

Dr. Kim Lannon helps prepare us for the stress that dealing with our family during the holidays can bring. And, of yeah, she also talks about dealing with beaver families, too.