Liz Life Guru
I’m Liz Reed, a licensed psychotherapist, author, and chef. I have a long history of working in addiction and the mental health field. From addiction facilities to psychiatric units and private practice. I’m also in recovery from alcohol for the past 20 years. Liz Life Guru is a podcast designed to help people with mental health and addiction issues. This is an action-oriented show that helps the listener understand the dynamics of their issues. This is achieved through education, personal experience, and science-based evidence. Broken down in honest easy-to-understand language. I feel that there is a method to “the madness”, and that a good laugh can cure many ills. There is hope for everyone with the proper support and guidance. I will help you to create a journey through life that is your own, one that you enjoy, not one you have to white knuckle through. Life should be ever evolving and interesting. Don’t stay stuck. You’ll be able to relate to the many stories and descriptions of how mental illness, trauma, and addiction shape who we are. I’m here to make sense of the senseless. I’m a problem solver and a life changer. Join me for a unique look at what’s bugging you. Namaste
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Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Do I need therapy, or can I figure this out on my own? Getting therapy doesn’t mean that you are weak or unable to deal with your life. It means that things have gotten to be too much, and you are stuck trying to find a way out. Family and friends can do their best to help, but they are emotionally involved. Therapy requires a person who is not connected to you and your life. An outside view of what’s going on. In this podcast, we will go over the dynamics that come into play to seek therapy. As I always say “ If you could fix it yourself, you would”. Lets explore when its time for help... it’s not a dirty word. It’s a cry for help…
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
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Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
“I have boundaries !!” I hear that all the time, but what does it really mean? For the most part, people who use phrases like this often come off as offensive. When you decide to use boundaries in relationships it's something you need to keep to yourself. This is your opinion and decision. We have all read many self-help books and consider ourselves armchair therapists. These statements, words, and phrases are often misused. In this podcast, we will explore how these words are often overused in the way we communicate with others. Proper placement of these clinical terms is helpful and necessary. Sit back and relax and learn about boundaries.
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Low self-esteem demons. Can anyone say anything worse to you? Could you think of any worse flaw to have? We all live in fear that we may have low self-esteem. How do we even tackle obtaining a dynamic powerful concept of self? This podcast will look at the inhibitors that create low self-esteem. How to recognize this within yourself and work on fixing it. Managing how we talk to ourselves is one technique. How you talk to yourself about yourself may be very negative. If this is the case, it can result in low self-esteem and self-loathing. Be prepared to dig deep into your inner consciousness to find the answers you need to understand why we do what we do. Life is indeed better when we expel our own demons. Namaste.
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
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Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Are you who you want to be? Do you present as the same person no matter who you’re with? Are you one person on social media and another with friends? Knowing who you really are is important in many ways. Not only for how you come across to others but the peace you need within. So many of us live in doubt about exposing who we really are. Often, we feel that who we really are wouldn’t be accepted. We can feel stalled and stuck in a life that is not fulfilling. This podcast will investigate who we want to be and how to get there. What do we want from life and how to get it? You're never too old to get what you want. Embracing your flaws, needs, and wants will help you live more peacefully. Who knows? You just might end up happy.
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
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#NewAdventures
#NewBeginnings
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Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
When struggling with the many symptoms of menopause, weight gain is at the top of every woman's list. We have discussed eating and weight loss techniques, but what do we do when we plateau? This can be very frustrating in or out of menopause. Sometimes it's as easy as juggling a few calories or changing your meal plan. However, sometimes it’s not. We will discuss the many obstacles in the way of your weight loss, and how to manage them. The goal is to keep moving, remain healthy and find your balance. This is not a diet; it is your new way of life! So quit hanging on to 25-year-old thinking and embrace the aging you! …Namaste
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
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Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Like many of my patients and followers, I also dealt with addiction. I was a functioning alcoholic for many years. What started with panic attacks turned into using alcohol as my medication. Through this long and painful process, I found sobriety 21 years ago. In this episode, we will look into my path from addiction to sobriety. I’m telling my own story to help you or someone you may know find their way out. Often, we are not sure if the addiction came first or the mental health issues. This was the case for me, and many others like me. In this episode, we will also look at what drives us to self-medicate and what could be standing in the way. Life is indeed greater, happier, and easier on the other side… Be well.
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
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#Addiction
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#AA
#Alcoholism
#PeaceofMind
#Alcoholic
#Recovery
#Rehab
#LizReed
#PodcastNation
#MentalHealth
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Are you aware of your caloric deficit that enables weight loss? A deficit of 500 calories a day times 7 days in a week equals 1 pound of weight loss. That doesn’t seem like much, but it adds up fast. In this podcast, we will investigate calorie deficit and how menopause influences it. A yogurt or a mini candy bar can be a few calories that cancel your deficit. We will look at your options and how the calories you consume matter, but it doesn’t have to be painful. Enjoy, your weight loss, and never call it a diet!
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
#LizLifeGuru
#Menopause
#WeightLoss
#Nutrition
#LizReed
#PodcastNation
#MentalHealth
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
The Internet is supposed to be a place of information gathering and support. We pay our bills online and we occasionally post about our lives. This open honesty should not invite a keyboard terrorist to verbally eviscerate you. Haters and cruel statements can be extremely challenging. We know that they probably wouldn’t say this to your face. How can humans talk to other strangers in this way? We will go over the hate and stress of this world that has led to this angry nation. Can’t we be nice? Please…..?
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
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Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Menopause is the dread of all women. Not only do all the hormones in your body change, but you also gain weight and feel crazy at times. This is a very difficult time for women. Getting your hormones right and finding a weight loss strategy that works for you. I suffered from weight gain for years after my hysterectomy at 30yo. I have found the key to weight loss success. It’s not a diet or fad, just focus on your intake calorie deficit and timing. I’ll be sharing all my tips and recipes on the subject. Join me on my weight loss journey! Its not as hard as you may think...
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
#LizLifeGuru
#Menopause
#WeightLoss
#LizReed
#PodcastNation
#MentalHealth
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Body Dysmorphia Disorder is the excessive focus on one’s appearance or a flaw the patient finds within themselves. This can be something small that others haven’t noticed or seen. To the person with BDD it’s all they can focus on. If body dysmorphia becomes overwhelming the person can become withdrawn and even suicidal. The patient will also carry a lot of anxiety and self esteem issues. BDD affects men and women almost equally. Over 2% of the population suffers from BDD. Today we will focus on the mindset that affects daily life and how to get help. CBT and retraining the mind to process one’s self positively are key. So, join us on another fantastic voyage into the mind!
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
#LizLifeGuru
#BodyDysmorphia
#BodyImage
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