The political events in the United States have been a major contributor to our anxieties these past years, and with our significant presidential election looming over us this week - Ann and Sue are here to talk about the hard things. While the world feels unpredictable on the outside, one thing we can do is focus on the intricate relationship between our ner ... Show More
Jul 7
Healing Through Spirituality, Writing, and Connection with Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye (304)
The therapy conversation we don’t have enough. Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye shares a holistic approach to healing that blends spirituality, therapy, ancestral wisdom, and community connection. Together, we explore the transformative power of writing, forgiveness, and intentional rituals, ... Show More
56m 15s
Jun 23
The Hidden Parts of OCD: ERP, IFS, and Self-Leadership with Melissa Mose (303)
OCD isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about understanding the parts beneath them In the third and final part of our OCD series, expert Melissa Mose explores the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), discussing evidence-based treatments like Exposure and Respo ... Show More
1h 11m
Nov 2024
Monday Mini: Election Anxiety
On the eve before the 2024 US Presidential Election, many of us, especially women and marginalized folks, are stressed. Recent numbers demonstrate how widespread election anxiety is, and the impacts of it. We dig into it and also talk about silver linings.See omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More
23m 5s
Sep 2024
Election Anxiety: Navigating and Easing the Stress
As political campaigns ramp up, many of us feel the pressure and anxiety that come with the constant stream of fear-based rhetoric. In this timely episode, Gabe Howard sits down with Dr. Michelle A. Patriquin, the director of research at the Menninger Clinic and an associate prof ... Show More
26m 40s
May 2024
How to cope with political stress this election season, with Brett Q. Ford, PhD, and Kevin Smith, PhD
If the thought of the upcoming election sends your stress level through the roof, you’re not alone. Psychologist Brett Q. Ford, PhD, and political scientist Kevin Smith, PhD, talk about how political stress affects people’s well-being; what high levels of political stress mean fo ... Show More
37m 9s
Sep 2024
The psychology behind our political divide, with Keith Payne, PhD
The U.S. feels more polarized than ever, and with election day around the corner, many of us are feeling the strain of political divisions among our friends, family members and loved ones. Keith Payne, PhD, author of “Good Reasonable People: The Psychology Behind America’s Danger ... Show More
31m 5s
Sep 2024
Facing the Fracture: Navigating Political Tensions
<p>Author and advocate, Tania Israel joins us as we tackle one of the toughest topics of our time: politics. With the current state of national and global affairs, many of us are feeling the strain, and it’s becoming harder to talk to people with opposing views. So we invited Tan ... Show More
48m 45s