Everything Means Nothing: Episode 29

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In this episode, Monica introduces her new podcast, Therapist's Guide to Getting Unstuck. Since starting MindGal a few years ago, Monica has opened a private practice in southeast Michigan, specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica continues her blog on her practice website, Whole Mind Wellness. To continue to follow Monica, be sure to subscribe to the Therapist's Guide to Getting Unstuck [https://anchor.fm/wholemindwellness] Monica is a nationally certified, licensed practicing counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica's practice, Whole Mind Wellness offers in-person and online counseling to adults and couples across the state of Michigan. Go to www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com [https://www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com/] for more information, to read Monica's blog, or to make an appointment. Follow Monica on Social Media YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUtYnrI5vF5291qOLuF135g?view_as=subscriber] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wholemindwellness/] FaceBook [https://www.facebook.com/wholemindwellnesspllc]

Opposite Action and Coping Ahead: Episode 32

Sometimes our emotions get the better of us. When they do, we tend to react in the same way we always have. If you are anything like me, you might find that the same old reaction is not working for you anymore.  In today's episode, I am going to explain two approaches from DBT called opposite action and coping ahead that will help you to re-think how you think. Take a listen and drop me an email at monica@mindgal.com to let me know what you think!

COVID-19: Anxiety, Grief, and Why are We Social Distancing? Episode 31

Most of us have spent at least two weeks adhering to the shelter in place order. Two weeks of rumination, uncertainty, fear and in some cases, grief. Anxiety looks different in the face of a national pandemic. Grief is felt differently when we cannot say good-bye to our loved ones. In the midst of all the disconnect from the world and each other, it can be easy to not only social distance but emotional distance. I am devoting this episode of MindGal to talk strategies to help manage anxiety, grief and the change that we are all experiencing. If you like what you hear, please leave a review in the app store and feel free to shoot me an email at monica@mindgal.com. For more information about anxiety, visit my website at www.mindgal.com

Are You Outcome Dependent? MindGal Episode 30

Are you so focused on the end prize that you lose sight of everything in between? Or maybe you judge your success, capability or worth by things you can see, here or touch. This is all part of outcome dependency, and it is a great way to ensure anxiety and fear. Listen to this episode to find out if you are outcome dependent and what you can do to stop it. For more information on anxiety and mental health topics, visit the MindGal website at www.mindgal.com.  You can see Monica's profile on Psychology Today at psychologytoday.com [https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/708455]

Everything Means Nothing: Episode 29

What if I were to tell you that everything that you think causes anxiety actually doesn't? In this episode of The MindGal Podcast, I explain why no events have meaning.  In the second segment of this episode, I dive deeper into the meaning of common emotions. Be sure to subscribe to The MindGal Podcast so that you never miss an episode, and check out www.mindgal.com [www.mindgal.com] for more resources and articles about all things mental health!