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?
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Oct 9
Punk Rock Meets Therapy: Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
How are punk rock and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) related? More than you think. In this episode, clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. J.J. Kelly — the “punk rock doc” — joins the conversation to break down DBT with raw honesty, humor, and zero fluff. Far from a ... Show More
31m 15s
Sep 25
Olympic Gold Medalist on Alcoholism, Recovery, and Redemption
How exactly does a three-time Olympic gold medalist end up with alcohol use disorder? At just 16, Carrie Bates stood on the Olympic podium with a gold medal around her neck. To the world, she had it all — talent, drive, and glory. But behind the scenes, Carrie was fighting a grow ... Show More
27m 30s
May 2023
Conflict Management for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with Jonathan Decker from CINEMA THERAPY
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If you're a highly sensitive person, you may find that c ... Show More
21m 28s
Jan 2023
The Brain-Gut Microbiome Axis and Its Impact on Mental Health
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 is ... Show More
10m 16s
Mar 2024
Window of Tolerance -An Essential Skill for PTSD, Trauma and Nervous System Regulation
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 syst ... Show More
18m 18s
Jun 2023
Don’t Believe Everything You Think: How these 3 Cognitive Distortions make you miserable
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.
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16m 30s
Jul 2023
How to be Happier - An Exercise from Positive Psychology and the book The Power of Moments
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Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of positive ... Show More
8m 23s