Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice

How to Deal With Anxiety and OCD Without Fighting It with Ben Eckstein, LCSW

In this episode, Kristen talks with Ben Eckstein, a therapist specializing in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, anxiety, and related disorders, about how worry and rumination work and how to manage them more effectively. You will learn: * How to recognize the difference between automatic worry and the choices you make in responding to it * Why anxiety and rumination feel uncontrollable and how to start gaining a sense of control * A practical method (SCAMP) to break down and understand your worry patterns * How compulsions and avoidance behaviors keep anxiety cycles going * Techniques like exposure and response prevention to retrain your brain * How to build tolerance for uncertainty and live a fuller, less anxious life Connect with Ben Eckstein HERE [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645471160/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_9F8JR3ZHYZSKA8Q12GT6?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20]. Check out these books using the Amazon affiliate links: Ben's book: Worrying Is Optional: Break the Cycle of Anxiety and Rumination That Keeps You Stuck [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648482147/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_VD9H3E48WJ60PV2W5Q0F?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20] Book that inspired Ben: The Happiness Trap (Second Edition): How to Stop Struggling and Start Living [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645471160/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_9F8JR3ZHYZSKA8Q12GT6?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20] When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost. Subscribe HERE [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: * Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@KristenDBoiceLMFT] * Follow Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristendboice/] * Kristen's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@KRISTENBOICE] * Have Kristen Speak at Your Event [https://kristendboice.com/speaking/] * Disclaimer [https://kristendboice.com/disclaimer/] This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

How to Identify Your Attachment Style and Improve Relationships with Dr. Judy Ho

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:83e3dacc-6f89-4f11-9a82-899e2107e32a-5" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> In this encore episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Judy Ho to break down attachment theory, how it shapes our relationships, and how we can heal insecure attachment at any stage of life. You will learn: * How attachment styles are formed in early childhood and why they still impact your adult relationships today * The key differences between secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles * Why you may be attracted to certain partners (and how attachment patterns drive relationship dynamics) * What the inner child really is and how unresolved wounds show up in your daily life * Practical ways to start healing insecure attachment through self-compassion and reparenting * How to use radical acceptance and self-awareness to break cycles and build healthier relationships Connect with Dr. Judy Ho HERE [https://www.drjudyho.com]. When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost. Dr. Judy Ho's books: 1. The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner Child, and Secure Your Life Vision [https://When%20you%20purchase%20these%20books%20through%20these%20Amazon%20links,%20you%E2%80%99re%20helping%20support%20the%20podcast%20at%20no%20extra%20cost.%20%20%20When%20you%20purchase%20these%20books%20through%20these%20Amazon%20links,%20you%E2%80%99re%20helping%20support%20the%20podcast%20at%20no%20extra%20cost.%20Dr.%20Judy%20Ho%E2%80%99s%20books%20%20The%20New%20Rules%20of%20Attachment%20How%20to%20Heal%20Your%20Relationships,%20Reparent%20Your%20Inner%20Child,%20and%20Secure%20Your%20Life%20Vision%20https] 2. Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way [https://When%20you%20purchase%20these%20books%20through%20these%20Amazon%20links,%20you%E2%80%99re%20helping%20support%20the%20podcast%20at%20no%20extra%20cost.%20%20%20When%20you%20purchase%20these%20books%20through%20these%20Amazon%20links,%20you%E2%80%99re%20helping%20support%20the%20podcast%20at%20no%20extra%20cost.%20Dr.%20Judy%20Ho%E2%80%99s%20books%20%20The%20New%20Rules%20of%20Attachment%20How%20to%20Heal%20Your%20Relationships,%20Reparent%20Your%20Inner%20Child,%20and%20Secure%20Your%20Life%20Vision%20https] 3. I'll Give It to You Straightish: What Your Teen Wants You to Know [https://amzn.to/4gX542D] Book Recommendation: The Happiness Trap (Second Edition): How to Stop Struggling and Start Living [https://amzn.to/4gX542D] Subscribe HERE [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: * Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@KristenDBoiceLMFT] * Follow Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristendboice/] * Kristen's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@KRISTENBOICE] * Have Kristen Speak at Your Event [https://kristendboice.com/speaking/] * Disclaimer [https://kristendboice.com/disclaimer/] This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

Healing Through Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff

In this encore episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Kristin Neff to explore how self-compassion can help you break free from shame, quiet self-criticism, and build a more authentic and grounded relationship with yourself. You will learn: * How to define self-compassion and the three core components that make it effective * The difference between tender self-compassion and fierce self-compassion—and when to use each * Why shame and self-criticism are so common (and how to break free from them) * Practical tools and scripts to start speaking to yourself with kindness today * How self-compassion impacts parenting, relationships, and your ability to set boundaries self-compassion.org [https://self-compassion.org/] If you'd like to buy any of Dr. Kristin Neff's books, please use the Amazon affiliate links below. Shopping through these links helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you! 1. Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself [https://amzn.to/3NQ2KOI] 2. Fierce Self-Compassion: How to Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Your Power, and Thrive [https://amzn.to/3YKvIps] Subscribe HERE [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: * Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@KristenDBoiceLMFT] * Follow Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristendboice/] * Kristen's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@KRISTENBOICE] * Have Kristen Speak at Your Event [https://kristendboice.com/speaking/] * Disclaimer [https://kristendboice.com/disclaimer/] This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

Breaking Up with Narcissism and Unhealthy Relationships: How to Break Free and Stay Free with Dr. Alina Kastner

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Alina Kastner, an expert in narcissistic relationships and author, to dive into how to recognize unhealthy relationship patterns, why they're so hard to leave, and what true healing actually looks like. You will learn: * How to recognize the signs of a narcissistic relationship * Why you may feel unworthy, unlovable, or like something is wrong with you * Why it's so hard to leave and the fear of being alone * The steps to begin breaking free from unhealthy relationship patterns * How to heal, rebuild your confidence, and reconnect with yourself Connect with Dr. Alina Kastner's HERE [https://alinakastner.com/]. Check out Dr. Alina Kastner's books through these Amazon affiliate links: By using these links to purchase, you're supporting the podcast without any extra cost to you. 1. Break Up with Narcissism: How to Break Free and Stay Free ― The 4-Step Plan for Surviving Narcissistic Abuse [https://amzn.to/4bdXMH3] 2. My Toxic Breakup A Guided Journal [https://amzn.to/4b266L2] Dr. Alina Kastner's Book Recommendations: 1. Psychopath Free (Expanded Edition): Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People [https://amzn.to/4rYBGiG] 2. A Simpler Life: A guide to greater serenity, ease, and clarity [https://amzn.to/40U5QI4] 3. The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself [https://amzn.to/4s0T1Yk] Subscribe HERE [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: * Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@KristenDBoiceLMFT] * Follow Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristendboice/] * Kristen's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@KRISTENBOICE] * Have Kristen Speak at Your Event [https://kristendboice.com/speaking/] * Disclaimer [https://kristendboice.com/disclaimer/] This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

Unburdening Motherhood: Healing Your Triggers, Reactivity and Breaking Stuck Patterns with Dr. Angele Close

In this episode. Kristen is joined by clinical psychologist and motherhood coach Dr. Angele Close to discuss how parenting can trigger unresolved childhood wounds, the transition of matrescence, and tools that help parents respond with greater self-awareness, compassion, and connection. You'll Learn: * What matrescence is and why motherhood is a major identity transition * Why parenting often activates unresolved childhood wounds * How Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps parents understand emotional triggers * Why healing your own parts can help break generational cycles * How self-awareness and vulnerability strengthen parent-child relationships Connect with Dr. Angele Close HERE [https://www.drangeleclose.com/]. Check out Dr. Angele Close's books through these Amazon affiliate links: By using these links to purchase, you're supporting the podcast without any extra cost to you. 1. Unburdening Motherhood: A Guide to Breaking Cycles, Healing Trauma, and Becoming a Self-Led Mom [https://amzn.to/47q8k4D] Dr. Close's Book Recommendations: 1. The Power of Intention [https://amzn.to/4rp1un8] 2. Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha [https://amzn.to/40PSAnQ] 3. No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model [https://amzn.to/4bywz2X] Subscribe HERE [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: * Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration [https://kristen-d-boice-llc.mykajabi.com/newsletter] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@KristenDBoiceLMFT] * Follow Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristendboice/] * Kristen's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@KRISTENBOICE] * Have Kristen Speak at Your Event [https://kristendboice.com/speaking/] * Disclaimer [https://kristendboice.com/disclaimer/] This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.