Since childhood, most of us have been socialized to “forgive and forget.” We’ve been told that to do anything else risks our mental health and causes emotional pain. But is that actually good advice? Does forgiving someone actually increase our mental stability?
Join us as today’s guest explains why this simplistic idea doesn’t always work for people and how ... Show More
Jan 8
When Faith Hurts: Religion, Trauma, and Mental Health
For many people, religion is a source of comfort — but what happens when it becomes a source of fear, shame, or lifelong anxiety? In this episode, author Cassandra Brandt shares her deeply personal journey through religious indoctrination, purity culture, and the hidden mental he ... Show More
28m 8s
Dec 18
Early Indicators of Schizophrenia
Most people imagine schizophrenia beginning with dramatic hallucinations or sudden breaks from reality—but the truth is far more subtle, far more complicated, and far easier to miss. In this special featured episode from Inside Schizophrenia, host Rachel Star Withers, who lives o ... Show More
42m 2s
Jan 2023
The Brain-Gut Microbiome Axis and Its Impact on Mental Health
<p>Your gut health directly impacts your mental health. From nutrient absorption that impacts the physical building blocks of the brain, to inflammation which can lead cytokines to damage the brain, to your microbiome which impacts your physical and mental health, your gut health ... Show More
10m 16s
Mar 2024
Window of Tolerance -An Essential Skill for PTSD, Trauma and Nervous System Regulation
<p>Talking about trauma can make things worse. I’m a therapist, and I know how valuable it CAN be to talk about trauma, but when you don’t understand your “Window of Tolerance” talking about trauma can backfire. In this podcast, we’ll talk about the three states of your nervous s ... Show More
18m 18s
Jun 2023
Don’t Believe Everything You Think: How these 3 Cognitive Distortions make you miserable
<p>In this video, you'll learn to recognize these three forms of irrational thinking, so that you can replace them with healthier thoughts and be calmer, happier and solve problems without feeling like a helpless victim. So let’s get better at feeling.</p>
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16m 30s