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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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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#SelfLove
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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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#Menopause
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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
#SubstanceAbuse
#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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#Hate
#SocialMediaCrisis
#SocialMedia
#Kindness
#PeaceOfMind
#Relationships
#Peace
#Therapy
#LizReed
#PodcastNation
#MentalHealth
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
#LizReed
#PodcastNation
#MentalHealth
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Have you been in a relationship where one of you cheated? What do I do next? Can I trust myself or my partner to not cheat again? This is very difficult to navigate. When is it time to end the relationship or seek a marriage counselor? These are a few things that will be discussed in today’s podcast about serial cheaters. There is no greater betrayal than cheating whether you are married or dating. There are ways to fix the hurt and the pain of cheating. We will help you understand what you may need to move forward.
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
#LizLifeGuru
#Cheating
#Infidelity
#Marriage
#Relationships
#LizReed
#PodcastNation
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Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
How often do your children use social media? All day or part of the day. The way you monitor this activity is very important to your child’s mental health and safety. Far too often we use social media as a reward or a benign activity. There are many positives and negatives to social media. It all starts with you as the parent. In this episode, we will talk about the issues related to social media. They can be detrimental if not addressed early. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in kids ages 15-24. Social media is a large part of this epidemic. We will go over what to look for and how to set healthy safe boundaries with your kids.
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
#LizLifeGuru
#SocialMedia
#CyberBullying
#Teenagers
#LizReed
#PodcastNation
#MentalHealth
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Did you know 65% of Americans are estranged from their child and or family of origin? What if this has nothing to do with you? No trauma or dysfunction, just a child that has cut you out of their lives. This is a very hard place to be, it’s like a death without a funeral. Estrangement is very complicated and not an easy fix. Today we will explore how to understand your place in this dynamic and what you should and shouldn’t do to heal. I relay my own story of healing in my family.
Psychology Today
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL OR TEXT 988
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
#LizLifeGuru
#EstrangedFamily
#EstrangedParents
#EstrangedChildren
#Loss
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#PodcastNation
#MentalHealth