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Hating Kaitlyn, and the Lack of Customer Service

In a world where customer service is non-existent, there was Kaitlyn my last straw! Listen, whether it’s work that gets you down or the people you encounter. There are ways to get around feeling like we are being walked on or disrespected. In this podcast, I will go over the tale of Kaitlyn and the straw that broke this camel's back. Standing up for yourself and getting what you need in the workplace or just out and about shouldn't be a reach. The common thread here is kindness and asking for what you need. We will look into the different ways that you can express your needs without creating a scene. Be well and be happy but get the respect you deserve!
 
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People Who Expect Far Too Much From Others

Do you know someone who has you labeled and everyone else as a permanent letdown? These are the type of people that cannot be pleased. Their expectations of you are unreachable. It's as if we should be able to read their minds and anticipate their needs. This can be very challenging if it’s a family member, coworker, or boss. In the episode, I will explain the thinking of the self-centered person and how to handle their needs. People who treat us in this way do this because they can, we allow it. Navigating a relationship that isn’t easy to get out of is challenging. I’m here to help, so get a pad of paper and take notes on how to deal with the self-centered.
 
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Why Do We Pick the Partners We Do?

It’s Chemistry people… we choose people initially based on the chemistry we feel between us. It isn’t until later that we discover the reality behind our choice.  Many factors contribute to the people we decide to share our lives with. Within this episode, we will look at the factors and traits that aid in this decision.  In some cases, family and friends don’t care for our choice of partners. I will help to untangle this mess for you. Understanding our unmet needs and the complexity of our partner choice. So even if some say “you can do better” the partner you picked just may be the right choice for you!

My Book, Leave your Sh*t Here

Did you know I was a co-author of a great workbook? It’s a great book on how to start your mental health journey through writing and releasing. This technique has proven to be very successful for many of my patients. I use this technique myself. If you are considering working on your mental health and don’t know where to start or if you are in the middle, this book is for you. There is every topic that plagues our subconscious from A-Z. Start anywhere in the book and look for chapters that stand out to you. There is no right or wrong if you start somewhere. Life is full of obstacles and if seeing a therapist isn’t where you'd like to start, this is a great beginning. So be good to you and start your mental health wellness with Leave Your Sh*it here. It's a keeper!
 
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Chris Morris: We Are All Made of Scars - Part 2

I read a book, “We Are All Made of Scars” and met Chris Morris. This personal memoir Chris has created is an ode to his battle with a parent suffering from alcoholism. Chris explains in detail the feelings and issues related to taking care of a parent in addiction. The need to grow up fast and face situations no child should have to. In this 2-part podcast, Chris explains his time with his mother, situations, and decisions he had to make. Understanding her addiction and the recovery he faced himself long after she was gone. Chris is open in this interview and honest about the need to care for a parent who can't care for themselves. Chris shares how relating to others and seeking guidance and help left him in a less isolated place. Join me in a unique 2-part podcast with Chris Morris, We Are All Made of Scars.
 
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Chris Morris: We Are All Made of Scars - Part 1

I read a book, “We Are All Made of Scars” and met Chris Morris. This personal memoir Chris has created is an ode to his battle with a parent suffering from alcoholism. Chris explains in detail the feelings and issues related to taking care of a parent in addiction. The need to grow up fast and face situations no child should have to. In this 2-part podcast, Chris explains his time with his mother, situations, and decisions he had to make. Understanding her addiction and the recovery he faced himself long after she was gone. Chris is open in this interview and honest about the need to care for a parent who can't care for themselves. Chris shares how relating to others and seeking guidance and help left him in a less isolated place. Join me in a unique 2-part podcast with Chris Morris, We Are All Made of Scars.
 
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Fighting? A Few Things Not to Say

Hey let's fight fair!.. or so we try. Fights usually digress to the same argument. One we have had over and over again with a partner or family. I would venture to say that you could have the same fight without your partner there. We also can give blanket statements like “You always” or “Why can't you be like so and so.. “ This exacerbates the argument and leads to nowhere. We’ll learn in this podcast how to say what we feel and how to fight fairly. We’ll look at communication no-nos and learn ways to express ourselves without making one another mad. So grab your big girl pants and let's learn to fight fair.
 
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Addiction and the Mental Beating We Give Ourselves

As we progress on our addictive journey into sobriety a few things happen. We start to wake up and feel emotions again! After a long numb silence in the brain, we start to experience emotion and all of its after-effects. This can be very taxing and the reason why we may have used drugs and alcohol in the first place. So, facing these emotions can lead to guilt, shame, regret, grief, etc. In this show we will look into combating, coping, and understanding these emotions. We don’t want waking up, to take us down.
 
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It’s the F*cking Holidays. Brace yourself!

Hey, guess what, it's time to celebrate the holidays... Does this stress you out? Well, it shouldn't. It should be a time of comfort and excitement, something we look forward to all year. All too often we surround ourselves with people whose company we don’t enjoy. Spending lots of money on people we neither like nor care about. We also feel tremendous guilt if we do not invite them or go to their holiday gatherings. I’m talking about family and friends, not strangers! Let’s explore this tense time and how to navigate these hurdles. Remember, your life is supposed to be enjoyable and fun not something you white knuckle through…
 
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Worry, a loop of Madness!

Worry... I’ve worried most of my life, and for what? The endless nights of staring at the ceiling trying to predict a different outcome. We can't fix life with worry. We can't stop life's challenges or incidents by worrying. Yet it's all most of us do. In this episode we will explore worry and why we do it. Understand the need to fix what you can't fix. Get a clearer idea of how we learn this behavior from family and friends. These types of stress reactions are learned behaviors and can be changed. Tune in to hear all the tips and tricks to quiet this anxious chatter.
 
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