Wash Away the Dust of Everyday Life: Art & Mental Health, Pt. 1

Wash Away the Dust of Everyday Life: Art & Mental Health, Pt. 1

Mike, Morgan, and Melissa explore the connection between art and mental health, sharing how creative activities can help people work through their thoughts and emotions. They discuss simple ways to express yourself, such as journaling, painting, and other forms of art, and how these activities can support overall well-being. The conversation highlights how creativity is something everyone can use to better understand themselves and connect with others. Mentioned This Episode: Website: [https://arttherapy.org/ ]Art Therapy Resources [https://arttherapy.org/ ] - Information on art therapy and its benefits. Website: [https://www.theartofwellness.com/ ]Online Workshops [https://www.theartofwellness.com/ ] - Offers online art classes that focus on mental well-being. Website: [https://www.artandmind.com/ ] Mental Health & Art Blogs [https://www.artandmind.com/ ] - A blog that discusses the intersection of art and mental health, featuring various artists' experiences. Website: [https://artformentalhealth.org/ ] Community Support [https://artformentalhealth.org/ ] - A community that shares art as a means of coping with mental health issues. Website: [https://www.headspace.com/]Creative Apps [https://www.headspace.com/] - Primarily a meditation app, it also has creative features that can help reduce stress through mindful art practices. ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website [https://988lifeline.org/] Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation [psych.deelish@gmail.com] Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/512f6543-0530-4243-973d-42d49c61f87f]Behind the Connection [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/512f6543-0530-4243-973d-42d49c61f87f] Mike Stratton's [https://www.wkar.org/people/michael-stratton]A Groove Supreme [https://www.wkar.org/people/michael-stratton] Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gejtNiLDSzufpFLsg5oEz]

Shelter from the Storm: Emotional Regulation, Pt. 2

On this episode, Mike and Morgan return to take a thoughtful look at how emotional regulation plays such an important role in mental health and strategies to help with the flux in high and low emotional states. The conversation explores how trauma, anxiety, and personality disorders can affect the way people respond to stress and emotions. They also share helpful tools like breathing exercises, body awareness, and other healthy ways to manage overwhelming feelings. Mentioned This Episode: Article: [https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/spotlight/issue-183]Fundamental Questions in Emotional Regulation [https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/spotlight/issue-183] Article: [https://www.simplypsychology.org/emotional-regulation.html]Emotional Regulation [https://www.simplypsychology.org/emotional-regulation.html] ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website [https://988lifeline.org/] Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation [psych.deelish@gmail.com] Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/512f6543-0530-4243-973d-42d49c61f87f]Behind the Connection [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/512f6543-0530-4243-973d-42d49c61f87f] Mike Stratton's [https://www.wkar.org/people/michael-stratton]A Groove Supreme [https://www.wkar.org/people/michael-stratton] Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gejtNiLDSzufpFLsg5oEz]

Storm Clouds Are Raging: Emotional Regulation, Pt. 1

This episode explores emotional regulation as a key part of mental health. Hosts Mike and Morgan discuss how emotions often serve a protective purpose and why it’s just as important to understand them as it is to manage them. They explore concepts like Internal Family Systems, where different emotional “parts” of ourselves are recognized and using personal insights that highlight how emotional awareness can strengthen relationships and support overall well-being. Mentioned This Episode: Website: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_Family_Systems_Model]Internal Family Systems [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_Family_Systems_Model] ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website [https://988lifeline.org/] Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation [psych.deelish@gmail.com] Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/512f6543-0530-4243-973d-42d49c61f87f]Behind the Connection [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/512f6543-0530-4243-973d-42d49c61f87f] Mike Stratton's [https://www.wkar.org/people/michael-stratton]A Groove Supreme [https://www.wkar.org/people/michael-stratton] Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gejtNiLDSzufpFLsg5oEz]

Trauma & Complex Trauma, Pt. 2 with Julie Roy, LMSW

In part two of a two part series, Mike returns with guest Julie Roy, for a thoughtful look at trauma and how it can be treated. Using techniques that focus on grounding the body, can begin to ground the mind, so techniques like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can assist with dissociative feelings or events. Along the way, they share helpful strategies for managing strong emotions and tuning into the body. Website: [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8462855/]National Library of Medicine / EMDR 2.0 [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8462855/] Search: [https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=173855d81f8ceba4&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS996US996&sxsrf=ANbL-n52B0awKnqjrYqZlSbWh5PUa37QOA:1772821261575&q=The+Body+Keeps+the+Score&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLSz9U3SE_LKDHPU-LVT9c3NEwqyTM0S7FI1pLKTrbST8rPz9ZPLC3JyC-yArGLFfLzcioXsUqEZKQqOOWnVCp4p6YWFCuUALnByflFqQBc3t4KVAAAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiiq6_s8YuTAxVtkokEHfLrJ68QgOQBegQIMhAG&biw=1280&bih=598&dpr=1.5]The Body Keeps the Score by Besel van der Kolk [https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=173855d81f8ceba4&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS996US996&sxsrf=ANbL-n52B0awKnqjrYqZlSbWh5PUa37QOA:1772821261575&q=The+Body+Keeps+the+Score&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLSz9U3SE_LKDHPU-LVT9c3NEwqyTM0S7FI1pLKTrbST8rPz9ZPLC3JyC-yArGLFfLzcioXsUqEZKQqOOWnVCp4p6YWFCuUALnByflFqQBc3t4KVAAAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiiq6_s8YuTAxVtkokEHfLrJ68QgOQBegQIMhAG&biw=1280&bih=598&dpr=1.5] Website: [https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory]Polyvagal Institute [https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory] Website: [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-therapy]Cleveland Clinic / What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-therapy] ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website [https://988lifeline.org/] Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation [psych.deelish@gmail.com] Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/512f6543-0530-4243-973d-42d49c61f87f]Behind the Connection [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/512f6543-0530-4243-973d-42d49c61f87f] Mike Stratton's [https://www.wkar.org/people/michael-stratton]A Groove Supreme [https://www.wkar.org/people/michael-stratton] Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gejtNiLDSzufpFLsg5oEz]

Trauma & Complex Trauma, Pt. 1 with Julie Roy, LMSW

This episode explores trauma, especially complex trauma, and it's impact on our mental health. Host Mike Stratton is joined in studio by fellow therapist and colleague, Julie Roy, to discuss the many forms of trauma, distinguishing between “big T” and “little t” experiences, and highlighting how ongoing relational trauma can be just as impactful as major events. By recognizing even subtle signs and patterns of trauma, therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be effective tools for healing. Website: [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22641-emdr-therapy]Cleveland Clinic / What is EMDR Therapy? [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22641-emdr-therapy] Website: [https://www.emdr.com/francine-shapiro-ph-d/]Dr. Francine Shapiro & EMDR [https://www.emdr.com/francine-shapiro-ph-d/] Website: [https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral]American Psychology Association / What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? [https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral] Search: [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders/about-dissociation/]Mind / What is dissociation? [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders/about-dissociation/] Website: [https://traumadissociation.com/des]The Dissociative Experiences Scale [https://traumadissociation.com/des] ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website [https://988lifeline.org/] Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation [psych.deelish@gmail.com] Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/512f6543-0530-4243-973d-42d49c61f87f]Behind the Connection [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/512f6543-0530-4243-973d-42d49c61f87f] Mike Stratton's [https://www.wkar.org/people/michael-stratton]A Groove Supreme [https://www.wkar.org/people/michael-stratton] Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gejtNiLDSzufpFLsg5oEz]