Negative Self Talk - Get out of the downward spiral

Negative Self Talk - Get out of the downward spiral

Some things to consider... Negative self talk might seem like a small thing, but it's actually one of the biggest reasons we feel down on ourselves. Changing that inner voice is a direct line to changing the way we feel and how we look out on the world and life. You'll never see the stars if you only ever notice the darkness. There is a path...

Welcome back! What the heck is depression and anxiety, anyways?

We begin Season 2 with a little 101 on what anxiety and depression is in "clinical" terms. You need to know what you're fighting to beat it, so I thought we'd get reacquainted on this topic.

Drink (water), Eat (breakfast), Be Merry (unplug)

Honestly, 2020 has been a rough one on many fronts... in this episode, I tell you some of the things I'm doing to stay positive in what seem to be pretty dark days. Why flail in the darkness if you can build your own fire? I also want a deep, clawfoot bathtub.... but that's just a side note.

Fear and Gratitude in the Heart of Discovery

Today, in Part 1, I poke at your least favorite F word: FEAR. We'll define it - talk about how it might apply to your anxiety and/or depression, and I lay out some cognitive exercises to ponder when you are feeling fearful... In part 2: A little show and tell from my day, and the little victory I had in my recovery from depression.

Stop - Hold on - Stay in control

This week, I talk about anxiety, what triggers it, and offer some ideas to curb and reign it in...