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Take What Serves. Leave the Rest.Gentle Reminders: Take Them If They Serve YouBeing human is quite the experience. And sometimes we need compassionate reminders along the way.
In this week's episode, we're exploring some of those.
Bryan is joined by Dr. Anastasia Ristau as they discuss the things they often remind themselves of, with the intention that they may be helpful for you, too.
Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, w...
2025-01-2045 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest."Fake Stories Producing Real Emotions" with OCD Therapist Sierra ClaesonOCD is very clever at getting people to immerse themselves in fake stories that feel very real, and pull them away from the present moment. As a Twin Cities based OCD therapist, Sierra Claeson works with her clients to help them learn how to not take OCD's bait, and stay connected to the here and now.
In this week's episode of the podcast, Bryan talks to Sierra about her work treating OCD, her passion for inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT), the courage it takes to get help, and much more.
Sierra is the co-founder of Ou...
2024-12-0934 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Why Asking For Help Can Be So Hard & Why It's A Radical Act Of CourageAsking for help with your mental health can feel really hard. However, leaning into support is a powerful act of courage.
In this week's episode, Bryan and Dr. Anastasia Ristau talk about stepping into the space of vulnerability and surrendering into help.
Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
2024-11-2534 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Living The "Middle Path" with OCD Therapist Lucy GrantzLucy Grantz lived almost 30 years with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and didn't know it. She is now a therapist specializing in the treatment of it.
In this week's episode Bryan talks to Lucy about a number of things, including:
Getting diagnosed with OCD in her 40's.
Interacting with mindfulness practices while living with OCD.
Focusing on living the "middle path".
Creating space for the grief that comes with an OCD diagnosis.
Lucy Grantz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Southwest Minneapolis. She runs a private practice called Pivot Psychotherapy.
As always - tak...
2024-11-1833 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Why A Mental Health Diagnosis Can Be EmpoweringReceiving a mental health diagnosis can activate a wide array of emotions.
In this episode, we're exploring how a diagnosis can be an empowering experience - even as you experience all the other emotions that might be coming along with it, too.
Bryan is joined, once again, by Dr. Anastasia Ristau. They discuss how a diagnosis can validate what you're experiencing - and give you a path forward to show up for your life in a more expansive way. They also offer a special message to parents who might be maneuvering a mental health diagnosis fo...
2024-10-2135 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Maneuvering The Change of Seasons with Kelly GrosklagsHere we are in the change of seasons. No doubt that this time of the year holds great beauty. It can also feel tender for some of us when it comes to our mental and emotional health.
In this week’s episode we’re talking about it.
Bryan and Kelly Grosklags talk about meeting ourselves gently as we ride the many seasons of our life. They discuss why the season change can sometimes be difficult - and ways to nurture yourself through it. Also, how different seasons may hold deep tenderness when it comes to grief...
2024-10-0730 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Insights From My First Eight Months of Being A TherapistIt's been about eight months since Bryan has been working as a mental health therapist. In this episode, he shares some of what he's learned along the way that may help you if you're in therapy - or interested in exploring the process.
Bryan is interviewed by Kelly Grosklags about what the past eight months have been like for him. They talk about finding a therapist that is a good fit, the safe space that is often cultivated in a therapy session, naming when imposter syndrome shows up, cultivating a root system to weather the ebbs and fl...
2024-09-2341 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Nurturing Our Relationship With UncertaintyTo be uncertain is to be human.
And yet, sitting in uncertainty can be a very uncomfortable experience.
In this week's episode, Bryan explores with Dr. Anastasia Ristau what it means to nurture our relationship with uncertainty - and how to start showing up for our life in the midst of the questions.
If uncertainty is feeling especially prominent in your life right now, this episode is meant to provide some comfort and hope.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
Dr. Ristau is a lice...
2024-08-2735 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Breaking The Rumination Cycle & Reconnecting With The Present MomentRumination can feel all-consuming when we're in the depths of it. Churning over and over again in our mind - thinking we're solving our worries. In reality, rumination is often pulling us further and further away from what's most important to us.
In this episode, Bryan talks the process of noticing when we're ruminating - and reconnecting to what's most important to us in the present moment.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
If you are interested in working with Bryan, click here to set up a free 15-mi...
2024-08-1926 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Maneuvering The Emotions of the Presidential ElectionMany are experiencing strong emotions about the upcoming Presidential election. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about.
Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about the process of taking care of yourself if things are feeling emotionally charged right now.
Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
Click here if you are interested in working with Bryan and want to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation. Learn more about Bryan here.
(This...
2024-07-3035 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest."Living Well" According to our Values with Dr. Marisa MazzaWe all experience thoughts that can feel distressing and sometimes pull us away from how we want to be living our life. For people living with OCD, this experience is amplified.
This week, Bryan talks to Dr. Marisa Mazza who is helping people living with OCD maneuver the noise of their mind and lean into what’s most important to them. She talks about disengaging from our thoughts, rooting into our values, and her definition of what it means to "live well".
Dr. Mazza is a licensed psychologist, and founder of choicetherapy, a
group pra...
2024-07-2242 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Out of Our Heads. Into Our Hearts. Under the Sun.Summer is a time of the year that many look forward to. It can also bring with it some nuances that may play a role in our mental and emotional health. That's what we're exploring in this week's episode.
Bryan chats with Dr. Anastasia Ristau about the shifting in day-to-day routines that happens in the summer for some of us. They also explore the expectations that we may place on this time of the year, the unique challenges facing parents in the summer - and much more.
Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and Director of...
2024-06-2434 min
We're Not FineHow Facing His Anxiety & OCD Ultimately Set News Anchor Bryan Piatt FreeIn this live recorded episode, Dr Talia and Doug have a chance to talk to the beloved former news anchor on KARE 11 Sunrise, Bryan Piatt. He started experiencing symptoms of Anxiety and OCD from an early age with no understanding of what was happening to him. The disparity between his perfect external presentation and his quiet internal suffering grew until he could take it no more. He chose to stop running and hiding from his mental illness, and instead integrated the diagnoses into his life, ultimately setting him free and starting him on a healing journey that turned into...
2024-06-041h 24Take What Serves. Leave the Rest.Maneuvering The "Portals" That Arise Throughout The DayEach and every day we have different portals that arise along the path. Uncomfortable spaces that we step into - often with meaningful experiences on the other side.
Although the pull to avoid the portal is strong - Bryan explores, in this episode, the importance of having the courage to step in. He talks about how it often leads to living a life in alignment with what's most important to us.
Bryan explores creating space for our thoughts, emotions, and sensations in our bodies - the idea of "showing up" before we feel ready - an...
2024-06-0318 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Allowing Ourselves To Be Imperfect Along the Healing PathHave you ever felt like the constant need to "heal" and "grow" sometimes pulls you away from living life in the present moment?
We're exploring this in today's episode.
In this conversation with Dr. Anastasia Ristau, Bryan talks about finding that balance of doing the "deep work", and also noticing when we might be slipping into the mentality that we constantly need to be "fixed".
Dr. Anastasia Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare.
If you live in Minnesota and are interested in working with Bryan, cli...
2024-05-0841 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest."The OCD Blog" Founder Shares His Mental Health StoryExpressing his mental and emotional experience through drawing has been a healing outlet for Justin Jordan-Lake. He's now sharing his art through "The OCD Blog", providing light for others living with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
In this week's episode, Bryan talks to Justin about his OCD journey, his approach to recovery, the intention behind "The OCD Blog", and much more.
You can follow "The OCD Blog" on Instagram: @theocdblog.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it...
2024-04-1543 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.What Does It Mean To "Be Gentle" With Yourself? Let's DiscussWhat does it mean to be gentle with yourself?
In the fast-paced world we find ourselves in, it can sometimes be hard to cultivate a sense of gentleness towards ourselves. Bryan explores this more deeply with Dr. Anastasia Ristau in this week's episode.
They discuss how "being gentle" may look different for everyone, how a gentle action towards ourself may vary depending on what we're experiencing in the moment, and much more.
Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist, and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare.
As always, take what serves you - an...
2024-03-2534 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Reframing OCD Treatment as a Spiritual Practice with Reverend Katie O'DunneMany people with OCD experience obsessions related to God, spirituality, and their faith. Reverend Katie O'Dunn is helping bridge the gap between spiritual traditions and effective treatment for OCD.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Katie about religious and moral scrupulosity and how it can manifest for some people living with OCD. She also talks about how she is reframing effective OCD treatment as a spiritual practice, and how she's seen therapy help people deepen their relationship with God. Katie also shares her own personal journey of living with OCD.
Katie is an ordained minister an...
2024-03-0450 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Creating Space To Acknowledge, Feel and Express Our EmotionsLearning to truly lean in, feel, and express what is arising in our body is some of the most nuanced and deep work we can step into as a human being. Especially living in a world that is often telling us to keep our emotions hidden.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about the process of honoring our own emotional landscape. As mentioned in the episode, this conversation was inspired by this video on TikTok.
Bryan and Dr. Ristau talk about the courage it takes to trust the process when an emotion ar...
2024-02-2243 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Mental Compulsions, Mindfulness & Maneuvering "Pure OCD" with Lauren RosenLauren Rosen started experiencing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) when she was seven years old, and wouldn't be properly diagnosed for 17 years. She's now transformed her own journey into a career as a mental health therapist supporting people living with OCD.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Lauren about her mental health story, the manifestation of OCD often referred to as "Pure OCD", mindfulness, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and much more.
Lauren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Founder of "The Center for the Obsessive Mind", and co-host of the Purely OCD podcast. ...
2024-02-0651 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Grief, Celebrating Average & Being Honest About Our Pain with Colleen LindstromIn a world that is constantly telling us we need to be perfect, Colleen Lindstrom is on a mission to help us all celebrate the beauty in the average of life.
In this episode, Colleen joins Bryan and Kelly Grosklags of the "See My Grief" podcast. Colleen is a former radio host in the Twin Cities, creator of The Bronze Medal Life and host of The Bronze Medal Life podcast.
Colleen shares more about The Bronze Medal Life and her relationship with grief after the loss of her three month old daughter. Colleen, Kelly and Br...
2024-01-1559 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Life Is A Journey, Not A Destination: Shifting Awareness To The MomentThere is deep messaging in our world that happiness is somewhere off in the future.
"I'll be happy when...".
While setting goals and working towards things we want to create can be deeply powerful, the journey that we take to get there can often get lost in the mix.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about the idea that life is a journey that we are all on, not a destination that we arrive at. They discuss being open to the detours along the way in life, connecting to the s...
2024-01-0740 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Creating Space For What Arises This Holiday SeasonThe holidays are a beautiful time of the year, and can also be very tender for some of us.
In this week's episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about creating space for what arises this holiday season when it comes to our mental and emotional health.
They discuss the shifting of routines that often happens, listening to signals from our bodies that we need some self care, creating new traditions, and much more.
Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at Prairiecare.
As always, take what serv...
2023-12-1137 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Maneuvering Flying Anxiety with Jenny MatthewsGetting on an airplane activates anxiety for many people.
In this week's episode, Bryan talks to Jenny Matthews about maneuvering flying anxiety.
Jenny is a licensed mental health therapist, and founder of State of Mind Therapy.
Jenny talks about her personal experience with flying anxiety, different core fears that people often have when getting on an airplane, and ways to maneuvering the anxiety when it arrives before and during the flight.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
Follow Jenny on Instagram: @state.of.mind.thera...
2023-11-2040 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Photographer Jared Fessler Shares His Experience with AnxietyYou can often find Jared Fessler up close and personal at concerts in the Twin Cities, photographing artists from Taylor Swift to Queen. All experiences that would have been extremely difficult for him several years ago he was struggling with intense anxiety.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Jared about how anxiety forced him to start avoiding places like large crowds and driving in the car. He also shares how anxiety latched onto the fear of getting sick, working through resistance to mental health medication, and much more.
As always - take what serves you, an...
2023-11-0638 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.How Our Assumptions About Others May Be Impacting UsWe've all done it. Assuming that we know exactly what another person is thinking, feeling, or experiencing in a given moment.
This week on the podcast, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about how those assumptions we make may be impacting us more than we realize.
Dr. Ristau talks about the act of pausing when we notice we're making an assumption, opening up to the possibility of alternate explanations, communicating with our loved ones about assumptions we're making, and much more.
Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at Prai...
2023-11-0138 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Being Healthy In An Unhealthy World With Pilar GerasimoHow do we carve out space to nurture our health in the world we find ourselves in every day? That’s a question that Pilar Gerasimo has devoted this stage of her career to exploring.
In this week's episode, Pilar joins Bryan to talk about the "unhealthy default reality", what it means to be a "healthy deviant", developing survival skills for the new era, and much more.
Pilar is a health journalist and author of the book, "The Healthy Deviant: A Rule Breaker's Guide to Being Healthy in an Unhealthy World". She's also the Founding Ed...
2023-10-231h 03Take What Serves. Leave the Rest.Honoring Life’s ”Difficult Gifts” with Dr. Courtney BurnettDr. Courtney Burnett says getting diagnosed with brain cancer has radically shifted how she lives her life, and had a profound impact on her mental and emotional health.
In this podcast, Bryan talks to Dr. Burnett about getting diagnosed with a brain tumor in Thailand at the age of 29, and how the diagnosis has taught her how to live more in the present moment.
Dr. Burnett is a practicing physician, public speaker, and author of the book "Difficult Gifts". She is also the creator of the blog "Elephant. Lotus. Brain Tumor".
As always - t...
2023-10-1655 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Portaging For a Purpose: A Conversation with Evan HansenIn 2021, Evan Hansen set out on a journey to raise awareness about suicide prevention. He ended up carrying a canoe over 300 miles across the state of Minnesota. He went on to write the book, "Into the Wind".
In this episode, Bryan talks to Evan about why he decided to make this journey, his own mental health story, opening up to taking medication for his mental health as a man of faith, and much more.
As always take what serves you, and leave the rest.
Check out Evan's "Portage for a Purpose" Facebook page.
2023-10-021h 00Take What Serves. Leave the Rest.Bringing Awareness To Your Relationship With ReassuranceWanting reassurance is a natural part of being a human being.
In this episode Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about our relationship with it.
They talk about how sometimes reassurance can be used to avoid what we're feeling in the moment, ways it can fuel anxiety, when reassurance can be especially healing, and much more.
Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist, and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare.
This conversations was inspired by the article "How To Stop Reassurance Seeking" by Nick Wignall.
As always, take what serves you...
2023-09-2538 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Ileostomy Surgery After Living With Ulcerative ColitisIn this episode, Bryan talks to Anna Ransbotham-Cole about her journey of getting an ileostomy surgery after living with ulcerative colitis.
Anna shares the depths that she reached when ulcerative colitis was at its worst, and how she says her ileostomy surgery gave her her life back. She shares more about what an ileostomy surgery is, what this journey has taught her about life, and much more.
Resources that Anna recommends:
- United Ostomy Associations of America
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
- Follow @betterbelliesbymolly on Instagram
As always, take what...
2023-09-111h 05Take What Serves. Leave the Rest.Perhaps ”Being Average” Isn’t A Bad ThingIn a world where there is constant pressure to grow, evolve, do our best, strive, and achieve - perhaps some of the best medicine we can give ourselves is the permission to "be average".
I know - encouraging someone to "be average" is almost like saying a bad word in the society we all live in today. But, hear us out.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about how "being average" maybe isn't such a bad thing, and actually an invitation to lean into and embrace our humanness.
They talk abo...
2023-08-2842 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Lindsay Guentzel Shares Journey with ADHD & MyositisLyndsay Guentzel was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago in her mid 30's. Then, recently was diagnosed with a rare, incurable muscle disease called Myositis.
In this week's episode, Bryan talks to Lindsay about her journey. She shares what it's teaching her about life, what helps her maneuver the day-to-day, and much more.
Lyndsay is an award-winning radio journalist and producer - working at WCCO Radio and Minnesota Public Radio in the past. She’s also a mental health advocate and the host of the ADHD Online weekly podcast called “Refocused with Lyndsey Guentzel”.
As...
2023-08-1458 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Maneuvering Conflict & How It Can Deepen Our RelationshipsConflict can be deeply uncomfortable and something many of us often avoid.
It is, however, an inevitable and natural part of being in all sorts of relationships.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about how conflict can actually deepen our relationships and draw us closer to the people in our lives.
They discuss ways to maneuver those tough conversations we may find ourselves in during conflict, how perfectionism can seep into the discussion around conflict, and much more.
Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and the Director of Psyc...
2023-08-0740 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Perspective and the Present Moment: A Conversation With My BrotherIn this week's episode, Bryan hops on a boat in Minnesota's lakes country and has a conversation with his younger brother Eric.
Eric shares his recent journey of traveling the world, and getting accepted into medical school. Eric shares what the process has taught him about what is most important to him, and coming into contact with the present moment.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a lic...
2023-07-1746 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.A Quick Message From The Lake: It’s Ok If Things Feel HardIn this week's episode of the podcast, Bryan checks in from the edge of his dock in lakes country.
If things feel hard right now with your mental health, this episode is an invitation to be gentle with you.
One moment at a time.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
2023-07-0310 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Self-Compassion, Mindfulness & Gentle Relentlessness with Jonny SayIn this week's episode of the podcast Bryan talks to Jonny Say, who's a counselor and compassion & mindfulness-based therapist in the UK.
Jonny shares his own mental health story, which includes symptoms of OCD, depersonalization and panic.
Jonny shares how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy has been instrumental in his healing, and how he now uses it with his clients. Jonny also shares how he cultivates self-compassion in moments where things feel really intense.
You can follow Jonny on Instagram (@jonnysaytherapy) and on YouTube.
As always, take what serves you - and leav...
2023-06-1953 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Guided Meditation: Grounding In Moments of OverwhelmIn this week's episode, Bryan offers a meditation for you to help ground in moments of overwhelm.
This guided meditation is meant to help you gently come back to your heart, and your body, when the noise of your mind feels particularly intense.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
2023-06-0516 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.The Power of Play, Movement, and Expressing Our BodiesIn a world that seems to be constantly driving us all more and more up into our minds, sometimes what we need most is for our bodies to express in a way that feels good.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about the power of play, movement, and expressing our bodies.
Dr. Ristau and Bryan discuss how movement can help us maneuver our minds when they are particularly active, and the wisdom we tap into when we allow ourselves to play and express.
Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and the...
2023-05-3031 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.”Getting In Touch” With Our Pain with Kelly GrosklagsTruly feeling the emotions that are present within our body can feel deeply scary at times. It can feel like we are "losing it" and out of control.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Kelly Grosklags about the process of "getting in touch" with our pain. Meeting ourselves gently as we lean into what we're feeling.
Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Conversations with Kelly. She's also the author of A Comforted Heart, and the host of the See My Grief podcast.
As always, take what serves you - a...
2023-05-0833 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Letting The Present Moment Surprise You With Kelly GrosklagsOur minds love to jump into the future and try to figure out what things are going to be like there. Often creating really scary stories about what might be ahead of us. Instead of trying to figure out what the future is going to feel like, what if we give the present moment an opportunity to surprise us?
That's the topic of this week's episode. Bryan is joined by Kelly Grosklags for a conversation about creating space for "what is" in the present, and ways to anchor a little more into "the now".
Kelly i...
2023-05-0134 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Holding Space For Your Child Experiencing Mental Health StrugglesFor all of you parents out there doing your best to support a child who's struggling with their mental health, this one's for you.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about what can be helpful when maneuvering mental health challenges within your family.
She discusses the process of holding space for your child, validating their experience, maneuvering shame that may arise for parents, and much more.
Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the...
2023-04-2445 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Inviting In Humor While Maneuvering OCD with Peter ScobasLiving with OCD is anything but funny. And yet, learning to find moments of humor has been part of the healing journey for Peter Scobas.
In this episode, Bryan talks to Peter about the newsletter he's launched called Psychology Onions. The newsletter is aimed at using humor to help take some of OCD's power away.
Peter shares what his experience with OCD has looked like, what has helped him live with it, and much more.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to...
2023-03-2039 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.The ”Unseen” Parts of Ourselves with the TC Gay Men’s ChorusWe all have parts of ourselves that no one sees. Things we experience internally that go "unseen".
In this episode, Bryan talks to members of the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus about their upcoming concert, which is focused on neurodiversity and mental health. The concert is called "Unseen" and is being held March 17th and 18th at Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.
Gerald Gurss (Chorus Artistic Director) and Nathan Porras (Chorus Singer) talk about their own experience with mental health, what helps them ride the w...
2023-03-1338 min
Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My GenerationBreathwork, Advocacy, Career Shift, Grad School, and Expressing Your Emotions with Bryan PiattTake a deep breath in, hold 1, 2, 3, and breathe out. Deep breathing is an incredible tool for reducing stress levels and bringing awareness to the present.
Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, today I am joined by mental health advocate, breathwork facilitator, and podcast host, Bryan Piatt. Bryan is creating a safe space to talk about mental health by hosting the “Take What Serves and Leave The Rest” podcast. Bryan is taking his love for mental health and advocacy into a professional career as a grad student in mental health counseling. Join us as Bryan opens up about his own men...
2023-02-0843 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.NDSU Head Football Coach Matt Entz Talks Mental HealthMatt Entz just wrapped up his 4th season as head coach of the North Dakota State University football team.
He joins Bryan this week to talk about how he maneuvers the pressure that comes along with leading the program. He talks about what he does when self doubt grows strong, the team's "Right Now Means Everything" motto, and how he addresses mental health with his players.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you...
2023-02-0622 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Experiencing Life’s Contrasts with Dr. RistauWe experience a wide array of emotions as human beings and, in this episode, we talk about creating space for it all to exist within us.
Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau, who is a Psychologist and Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare. Dr. Ristau joined us previously on the podcast to talk about the basics of therapy. You can listen to that episode here.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to rea...
2023-01-3146 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.The Journey From Head to Heart in Addiction RecoveryWe're focusing on addiction and recovery in this week's episode.
Bryan talks to Connor Johnson about his journey with recovery and emerging from the grips of alcohol addiction. Connor is a yoga & meditation instructor, and Lululemon Ambassador. He's also is a housing consultant and the founder of Would Works.
Connor shares more about his journey in sobriety, how alcohol became a tool to numb what he was experiencing, and what he's learned about connecting to his heart through the process.
Click here to register for this month's Breathwork/Meditation event in Minneapolis with Con...
2023-01-0942 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Cold Plunges & Cold Showers: Expanding Your Comfort ZoneWe're keeping things super "chill" on this episode.
Bryan is joined by Luis Leonardo and Harrison Klein to talk about cold plunges and cold showers. They are both using cold exposure in their daily lives to develop a new relationship with their comfort zones.
Luis is the Founder of Embrace North, which is a cold plunge & sauna space in Minneapolis. Both Luis and Harrison also have teamed up to create Built to Breathe.
They talk about what drew them both to the cold, how to maneuver your first cold plunge, and much more.
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2022-12-2655 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Riding The Wave of a Panic Attack with Dr. Chad PufferIn this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Chad Puffer about ways to maneuver the experience of a panic attack.
Dr. Puffer is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and the Medical Director for Child and Adolescent Services in Southern Minnesota for PrairieCare.
Dr. Puffer opens up about struggling with panic attacks in medical school, and shares what helped him. He also talks about what's happening in our bodies when we experience a panic attack, the difference between a panic attack & panic disorder, and helping men be vulnerable about their mental health.
As always, take wh...
2022-11-2839 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.KARE 11’s Rena Sarigianopoulos Shares Experience with Social AnxietyIn this episode Bryan talks to KARE 11 News Anchor and Reporter Rena Sarigianopoulos about her journey with social anxiety.
Rena says she's experienced anxiety in social settings for as long as she can remember. She talks about how social anxiety manifests for her and the importance of showing up for people. "Showing up for people is more important than anything that's going on in my head," Rena says.
You can follow Rena on Instagram: @renakare11
You can follow Rena on Twitter: @renakare11
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you f...
2022-11-2138 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Choosing To Stay with Sam EatonIn this episode Bryan talks to mental health advocate Sam Eaton about his journey with depression and suicidal thoughts.
In 2011 Sam nearly took his own life, but made the decision to stay. He is now a speaker and founder of Recklessly Alive. He also is the author of the book, "Recklessly Alive: What My Suicide Attempt Taught Me About God and Living Life to the Fullest".
Sam shares what helps him maneuver his mental health, how we can best support someone who's struggling, and the incredible experiences he's had in his life since 2011.
Fo...
2022-11-1445 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.The Impact of Screen Time on Kids Mental HealthIn this episode Bryan talks with Dr. Alice Gu about the impact of screen time and kids mental health.
With technology surrounding us constantly, Dr. Gu gives advice to help parents address the topic with their children. She also discusses some of the negative impacts of excessive screen time, and how a parent can recognize the signs that their child is too attached to their device.
Dr. Gu is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at PrairieCare in their Rochester, Minnesota location.
For more information on the recommended guidelines for kids and screens, Dr. Gu...
2022-10-3141 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.MN Vikings Writer Lindsey Young Shares Journey With Anxiety & DepressionIn this episode, Bryan talks to Lindsey Young about her journey with anxiety and depression. Lindsey is a staff writer for the Minnesota Vikings, and recently created the Getting Open Series where people within the organization publicly shared their experience with mental health.
Lindsey opens up about what has helped her maneuver dark moments in her life, and what helps her reach out to others when things feel hard. She also talks about how health anxiety surfaces for her, and what gives her hope.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
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2022-10-1052 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Jack Jablonski Discusses Coming Out & Embracing His SexualityIn this episode, Bryan talks to Jack Jablonski about the process of embracing his sexuality. Jack publicly came out in early September, posting on social media that he is gay.
Jack was paralyzed from the chest down during a high school hockey game in Minnesota back in 2011. Since then, Jack has shared his journey publicly and founded the Jack Jablonski Foundation.
In this episode Jack shares more about when he began questioning his sexuality, why he's decided to come out publicly, and what he learned about himself during moments of darkness as he leaned into ac...
2022-10-0341 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.The Gifts & Challenges of Being A Highly Sensitive PersonIn this episode Bryan talks to Matt Landsiedel about what it means to be a highly sensitive person. Being a highly sensitive person comes with many gifts to share with the world, and also can present some challenges.
Matt is a Life & Spiritual Coach, and the host of the "Inspired To Be Authentic" podcast. He talks about growing up as a highly sensitive child, and how he's learned to nurture this part of himself. He also talks about people pleasing, living authentically, and the process of learning to feel our emotions.
As always, take what se...
2022-09-2649 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Stepping Into A New Week TogetherIn this episode, Bryan sits down with a cup of coffee and hits record, as we all step into a new week together.
He encourages us all to notice when perfectionism tries take hold, bring some awareness to our actions - and be gentle with ourselves along the way.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
Click here for information on Bryan's virtual Breathwork event coming up on October 5th.
2022-09-2016 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Showing Up In The Midst of the MuckThe beginning of the week can certainly be a time of anxiety and overwhelm. Bryan offers a few words to help you ground as you step into your Monday.
He talks about not waiting for things to feel "perfect" before we show up for our lives, and bringing awareness to our actions.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
You can learn more about, and register for, Bryan's upcoming virtual Breathwork event here.
2022-09-1215 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.The Process of Exploring Mental Health MedicationIn this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Kyle Cedermark about the process of beginning mental health medication. Deciding to take medication for your mental health is a very individual, personal choice. This episode is aimed at helping answer some of the common questions you might have, if you decide that medication is a helpful piece of your mental health "toolkit".
Dr. Cedermark talks about when medication might be helpful, how medication works in the brain, some of the common hesitations people have, and more.
Dr. Cedermark is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist - and th...
2022-09-0633 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Weaving Spirituality Into Mental Health TreatmentIn this episode, Bryan talks to Lora Devore-Matz. Lora brings over forty years of experience as a psychotherapist and educator. She is specifically drawn towards spiritual psychology and transpersonal development.
Lora is a senior faculty member with the internationally recognized Center for Mind-Body Medicine, and also is a Clinical Education Specialist at PrairieCare.
In this interview, Lora discusses her new book, "Darkness Was My Candle" where she reveals her personal healing journey.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
If you, or someone you know is struggling, yo...
2022-08-2441 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Yoga and Making Ourselves a Priority with Hope ElliottIn this episode, Bryan talks to Hope Elliott about her mental health story, and what she has learned along the way.
Hope teaches yoga and is a wellbeing educator based out of Burlington, Vermont. She shares her experience of growing up in a home with a parent experiencing mental health struggles. Hope also talks about her experience getting diagnosed with anxiety, depression, ADHD and panic disorder.
In this episode, Hope also shares how her yoga practice has helped her heal and the importance of making her self care a top priority.
You can fol...
2022-08-0834 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)?In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Suzanne Jasberg about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). TMS is being used to help people struggling with treatment resistant depression, along with other mental health conditions.
Dr. Jasberg talks more about what TMS is, how it works, and who qualifies for it. Dr. Jasberg is a psychiatrist in the Center for Neurotherapeutics at PrairieCare.
As always, take what serves you from this conversation - and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach ou...
2022-07-2724 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Mental Health & Music with Allegra MilesIn this episode Bryan talks to Allegra Miles. Allegra just appeared on Season 20 of American Idol, and was also a semi-finalist on The Voice.
Allegra shares her journey with her mental health, including struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder. She also shares how music has been instrumental in her healing, how cleansing it can be to cry - and much more.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed men...
2022-07-0649 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Supporting Someone When They Come OutIn honor of Pride month, Bryan talks in this episode to Lisa Bauer about how to support someone through the coming out process.
Bryan and Lisa share pieces of their own coming out process and help guide parents on what to say to their kids when they come out. In addition, Lisa talks about how parents can maneuver their own emotions as they continue to show up for their child.
Lisa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at PrairieCare.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it...
2022-06-2037 min
The Mindful Midlife CrisisEpisode 62--Using BOTH Meditation AND Medication to Support Your Mental Health with Bryan PiattText your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.This week, we talk to Bryan Piatt. Bryan is the host of the Take What Serves. Leave the Rest podcast. Bryan is also a former TV news anchor in the Twin Cities who now serves as a mental health advocate as both a breathwork Facilitator and meditation guide. Bryan is currently enrolled in grad school to become a therapist so that he can continue supporting the wellness of others. Bryan is here today to share his mental health journey as well as speak to h...
2022-06-0855 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Connecting To Your Heart Through Breathwork with Michelle D’AvellaIn this episode, Bryan talks to breathwork facilitator and author Michelle D'Avella about how breathwork can help you heal.
Michelle talks about how breathwork has impacted her life, how the practice can help guide you into your heart, and what she would say to anyone who's finding themselves in a dark place.
You can learn more about Michelle and her offerings on her website, PushingBeauty.com.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
2022-05-3148 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.A Therapist’s Experience with Perinatal OCDIn this episode, we continue our conversation about perinatal mental health. Bryan talks to Perinatal Therapist Lisa Cross about her own experience with perinatal OCD and how she's now helping new moms nurture their mental health.
Lisa works in the Perinatal Clinic at PrairieCare. She also recommends reaching out to Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota if you're in Minnesota. You can also contact Postpartum Support International no matter where you live.
As always - take what serves you from this conversation, and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If...
2022-05-2337 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Feeling What’s There, Without Trying To Figure It Out + MeditationIn this episode, Bryan explores the concept of opening up to the emotions we're experiencing, without needing to know why they are there.
Sometimes we may know where an emotion is coming from, other times we may have no clue. This episode is an invitation to allow what's present to be felt, and expressed. We don't need to "figure it out" in order to heal.
Bryan also guides you through a meditation around this concept.
Take what serves you, and leave the rest.
2022-05-1224 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Riding The Waves When Emotions Feel IntenseIn this episode, Bryan talks about what's helped guide him when emotions are feeling particularly intense.
He talks about leaning into connection, feeling emotions vs. thinking about them - and giving ourselves space to do what we need in the moment.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
2022-04-2813 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.A Mother’s Experience with Perinatal OCDIn this episode, Bryan talks to Chelsea Elker, who started experiencing intrusive thoughts about her newborn baby shortly after giving birth.
Chelsea talks about how Perinatal OCD shook her to her core, and how it's led her to the work she's doing today. Chelsea is now a Clinical Care Coordinate for the perinatal speciality clinic at PrairieCare.
If you are a new or pregnant mom in need of mental health resources you can reach out to Postpartum Support International, Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota, and PrairieCare's Perinatal Clinic.
(This podcast is not meant to r...
2022-04-1434 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.How To Help Someone Who Is SuicidalIn this episode Bryan talks to Dr. Josh Stein about how to help someone who is suicidal.
This can be a very heavy conversation to absorb, so we encourage you to take care of yourself as you listen.
Dr. Stein gives us advice on opening up dialogue with someone you might be worried about, and how to help keep them safe. He also explains the QPR approach to preventing suicide.
Dr. Stein is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at PrairieCare.
You can follow Bryan on Instagram: @BryanPiatt
If you, or s...
2022-03-2437 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Perfectionism & Self Compassion with Kimberley QuinlanThis week, Bryan chats with licensed therapist Kimberley Quinlan about her journey maneuvering perfectionism & cultivating self compassion.
Kimberley also shares her experience living with an eating disorder.
Kimberley specializes in treating people with anxiety & OCD. She's the host of the "Your Anxiety Toolkit" podcast, and the author of the "Self Compassion Workbook for OCD". Kimberley is also the creator of CBT School.
You can follow Kimberley on Instagram: @youranxietytoolkit
You can follow Bryan on Instagram: @BryanPiatt
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it...
2022-03-1845 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ YouthThe news about the LGBTQ+ community that’s been making headlines recently has been difficult to absorb. Today on the podcast, we’re talking about it.
Bryan chats with QUEERSPACE Collective Founder Nicki Hangsleben (she/her) and QUEERSPACE Board Member Micah Helle (They/Them & He/Him) about the incredible work they’re doing for LGBTQ+ youth. We learn more about their coming out journeys, get their reaction to what’s unfolding right now in states like Florida, talk about some of unique mental health challenges within the LGBTQ+ community - and discuss how we can all show up for tr...
2022-03-1046 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Miss Minnesota Elle Mark Shares Mental Health JourneyIn this episode, Bryan chats with current Miss Minnesota Elle Mark about what she's experienced with her mental health.
She shares how she started struggling with anxiety, depression & panic disorder in college, her reaction to the death of Cheslie Kryst, the visual analogy that helps her maneuver anxious thoughts - and much more.
You can listen to Elle on the "Rank You Very Much" podcast and follow her on Instagram (@missamericamn).
You can follow Bryan on Instagram: @bryanpiatt
If you, or someone you know is struggling, you can reach out to t...
2022-02-2452 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Mental Health In The BIPOC CommunityIn this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Asfia Qaadir about mental health within the BIPOC community.
Dr. Qaadir is a child & adolescent psychiatrist and clinical consultant to diversity, equity and inclusion at PrairieCare.
Dr. Qaadir talks about racial inequities within the healthcare system, how implicit bias shows up in mental health therapy, establishing trust within the BIPOC community when it comes to mental health treatment - and much more.
You can reach out to Bryan on Instagram: @BryanPiatt
You can email Bryan: bryanmpiatt@gmail.com
(This podcast is not meant to r...
2022-02-1745 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.I Had Panic Attacks On Live TelevisionIn this episode, Bryan shares his experience of struggling with panic attacks on live television while working as a news anchor.
For years, Bryan experienced panic attack symptoms while working on the air as a news anchor in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He talks about the first time panic showed up on the job and his journey of learning to maneuver it.
You can follow Bryan on Instagram: @BryanPiatt
You can email Bryan: bryanmpiatt@gmail.com
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you...
2022-02-1032 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Finding Calm in the Storm with Ginger ZeeIn this episode Bryan interviews ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee.
In addition to reporting the weather on Good Morning America and World News Tonight, Ginger is also publicly sharing her journey with mental health. The mother of two has struggled with depression, anorexia, and borderline personality disorder - and has opened up about attempting suicide twice. In her most recent book, "A Little Closer To Home: How I Found the Calm After the Storm", Ginger shares that her second suicide attempt was after she had an abortion.
Ginger shares how she manages her mental he...
2022-02-0337 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.My Experience with Mental Health MedicationThis week I’m talking about my experience with medication for mental health.
There can be a lot of fear, opinions and anxiety around this topic.
I get it. I’ve been there.
There have been times where I’ve questioned if medication would change who I am. If it would zap my creativity. If it would disconnect me from who I authentically am. I’ve wondered if I was cheating on life, or taking the easy way out.
As a mental health advocate, I think it’s important for me to share that...
2022-01-2727 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.New To Therapy? We’ve Got You CoveredStepping into therapy can feel overwhelming sometimes. If you're new to the process, we've got you covered in this episode. Bryan explores some of the common questions that come up when beginning therapy and helps you lean in.
Bryan chats with Dr. Anastasia Ristau & Dr. Anna Bohlinger about what therapy is, how to find a therapist, what they hope people experience when working with them, and much more.
Dr. Ristau is a Psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare. Dr. Bohlinger is a licensed marriage and family therapist at PrairieCare.
You can fo...
2022-01-2027 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Meditation & Mental Health with Jesse IsraelIn this episode, Bryan chats with Jesse Israel about meditation.
Jesse is the Founder of The Big Quiet, which is a mass meditation movement, aimed at gathering people to meditate together. Jesse recently went on tour with Oprah for her Vision 2020 tour.
Jesse shares his struggles with mental health when he was operating a successful record label in his early 20's, and how meditation helped him find relief. He talks more about what it was like to go on tour with Oprah, and what's happening in our bodies when we meditate.
Visit TheBigQuiet.co...
2022-01-1330 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Real Talk About Intrusive ThoughtsIn this episode, Bryan continues his conversation with OCD advocate Chrissie Hodges. They get real about intrusive thoughts that are very common for some people who struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Chrissie talks about the type of therapy that is considered the "gold standard" for people who struggle with OCD, and why it's important to start talking to kids about intrusive thoughts.
You can follow Chrissie on Instagram: @pureochrissie
You can follow Chrissie on YouTube, too.
Chrissie's website: http://www.chrissiehodges.com/
You can follow Bryan on Instagram: @bryanpiatt
(This pod...
2022-01-0625 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderIn this episode Bryan talks to OCD advocate Chrissie Hodges.
Chrissie shares her experience of living with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder for over 12 years, and not having any idea what it was. She shares how intrusive thoughts and mental compulsions consumed her life - eventually causing her to attempt suicide. Chrissie is now an absolute force in the world of OCD advocacy. She’s the Founder of OCD Peers & OCD Gamechangers, a peer support specialist, and the author of “Pure OCD: The Invisible Side of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”.
You can follow Chrissie on Instagram: @pureochrissie
You...
2021-12-3027 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Navigating Grief During the HolidaysIn this episode, Bryan invites grief therapist Kelly Grosklags on the podcast to talk about navigating grief during the holidays.
While the holidays can be a time of abundant joy, it can also be a very heavy, challenging time of the year for those experiencing grief.
Kelly talks about being mindful of our expectations as we step into the holidays, ways to honor the loved ones we’ve lost, and how the pandemic may be adding an extra layer to our grief.
Kelly Grosklags is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in grief and loss...
2021-12-2228 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.BONUS EPISODE: Guided Breathwork MeditationTo go alongside the episode about breathwork, Bryan has released this guided breathwork meditation for you to try, if the practice is speaking to you.
Find a comfortable place to lay down, cover yourself with a blanket - and breathe.
It might feel nice to put an eye/sleep mask on to block out the light. It's best to lay your head directly on the ground, without using a pillow. We like to keep your throat open throughout the process.
IMPORTANT: If you have any medical conditions it is your responsibility to consult wi...
2021-12-0922 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Meeting Ourselves Gently Through BreathworkIn this episode, Bryan explores the world of Breathwork.
Breathwork is a powerful tool to help guide us from our minds, into our bodies. Beyond just bringing awareness to our breath, Breathwork is an active breathing practice that has the power to help us release emotions that we carry within - and meet ourselves more gently.
Bryan is joined by George Ramsay, who is a breathwork facilitator living in Venice, California. George shares how he discovered the practice - and how it’s helped cultivate more self love after growing up gay in North Carolina....
2021-12-0931 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Feeling Unreal: What Is Depersonalization & Derealization?In this episode, Bryan talks about depersonalization & derealization.
Depersonalization is often described as feeling detached from oneself, and derealization is described as feeling detached from one’s surroundings. Both can leave someone feeling like they are living in a dream-like state, which can be incredibly scary.
Bryan shares how he started experiencing it when he was in middle school and lived several years having no idea what was going on. He shares what eventually helped him find out that he wasn’t the only one feeling this, and the tools that have helped him maneuver it.
2021-12-0225 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.It‘s OK If You Don‘t Feel Grateful This ThanksgivingIn this episode, Bryan talks about being mindful of our expectations this Thanksgiving.
We're bombarded with messages that we're "supposed" to feel gratitude and joy around the holidays. Bryan reminds us that there's also room for anxiety, depression, shame, doubt & grief when it arises, too. It doesn't mean you're doing it wrong. It means you're human.
Bryan shares what helps many of you manage your mental health this time of the year.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
Follow Bryan:
Instagram: @BryanPiatt
On Facebook he...
2021-11-2414 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.The Power of ”Both/And” ThinkingIn this episode, Bryan interviews licensed psychotherapist Kelly Grosklags about the healing power of “both/and” thinking.
They discuss this simple, yet profound way of looking at our lives that can help us gently hold space for - and honor - what’s present for us in any given moment. The “both/and” can be a very powerful tool to move us away from “either/or” thinking, which often leads to anxiety, worry and overwhelm.
Kelly Grosklags is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in grief and loss. She is the founder of “Conversations with Kelly”, which is an online p...
2021-11-1825 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Cultivating Self CompassionIn this episode, we talk about the importance of meeting ourselves gently, and with compassion.
Bryan talks with the friend he’s known the longest, Matt Lenyo, about his recent experience cultivating self compassion.
We explore what self compassion means, and some ways to implement it into your daily routine.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
Reach out to Bryan here:
Instagram: @BryanPiatt
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2021-11-1123 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Tools That Help Me Manage My Mental HealthIn this episode, Bryan shares what helps him maneuver his mental health every day.
He talks more in-depth about how inviting anxiety, doubt and uncertainty “along for the ride” has been pivotal in helping him show up for his life - and how the “bus” analogy has been very helpful for him.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
2021-11-0220 minTake What Serves. Leave the Rest.Welcome & My Mental Health StoryWelcome to the "Take What Serves, Leave the Rest" podcast.
In this episode, your host Bryan Piatt shares what this podcast is all about, and his journey with mental health. He opens up about first struggling with anxiety & depersonalization in middle school, maneuvering panic attacks on live television as a TV news anchor, and understanding how OCD impacts him.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
You can follow Bryan on Instagram at @BryanPiatt and on Facebook here.
2021-10-1918 min
See My Grief - A Podcast from Conversations with KellySuffer Alone No More: A Conversation About Mental Health with Bryan PiattIn this episode Jeffrey and Kelly speak with their guest, Bryan Piatt, co-founder of Refresh Network, about his mental health story and what he encourages us all to to consider when opening up about our struggles. Because we are more alike than different, likely someone in your life can identify with your story. We are meant to be connected as humans in our struggles and our joys. Thank you for this insightful conversation, Bryan!
Refresh Network is a space for real conversations about mental health. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/refreshnetworktv/. Learn more about Br...
2020-06-1430 min
SoulFeed with Shannon Algeo"Let yourself be messy and real" with Bryan PiattBryan was once a news anchor in Minneapolis before having a series of anxiety/panic attacks on the air that led him to restructure his life to prioritize his mental health. He's now a yoga teacher, inspiring mental health advocate, and founder of Refresh Network. In this episode we cover... anxiety and OCD, how to accept your emotions, "inviting anxiety along for the ride," and the power of showing up - even if you don't feel ready. Show notes: http://www.shannonalgeo.com/podcast/bryan-piatt This new...
2020-05-171h 08
Overtime with Carly ZuckerDouble OT - Extended Overtime w/ Carly Zucker - Bryan PiattIn this extended edition of Overtime, Carly and guest, Bryan Piatt of KARE 11 and the Refresh Network, talk more about their friendship and triumphs over struggles with mental health.Overtime is presented by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-02-2719 min
Overtime with Carly ZuckerOvertime w/ Carly Zucker; Presented by @Affinity_Plus (Bryan Piatt)Carly is joined this week by old friend and mental health advocate, Bryan Piatt of KARE 11 and the Refresh Network.Overtime is presented by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-02-2724 min
The OCD StoriesStory: Bryan Piatt (#213)Find out more about the OCD Gamechangers 2020 event In episode 213 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Bryan Piatt who has kindly agreed to share his story with us. Bryan is a producer over at KARE 11 News, and co-founder of the Refresh Network, a mental health media platform. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-bryan-piatt
2020-02-1649 min
People I Know ShowBryan Piatt, Lessons From Being VulnerableBryan Piatt returns to the "People I Know Show" podcast following four months of bringing his personal mental health challenges to the public eye. Bryan, who last year stepped away from his on air role at KARE-11 TV in Minneapolis, has shared his struggles with several media outlets and as a speaker in front of large audiences. What has it done for him? What has he learned? Why should others consider being more vulnerable? Plus Bryan explains his challenges for maintaining good relationships. Related Media Appearances involving Bryan Piatt: Listen to Episode 32 of "P...
2019-09-2045 min
The Optimization Toolbox with Jenna RedfieldMental Health & Social Media: An Open Discussion on Anxiety, OCD & how social media addiction affects us all with Bryan PiattOn today’s episode, I talk with Kare 11 Producer Bryan Piatt and share about his life with Anxiety & OCD as well as social media addiction & coping when your mental health issues don’t allow you to work or live a normal life. Bryan has been an anchor, reporter and producer at KARE 11 since 2011. He is also the co-founder and host of the Refresh Network, an online platform dedicated to creating a safe space for people to have real conversations about mental health. He recently publicly opened up about his own struggles with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.
2019-08-2752 minPeople I Know ShowBryan Piatt, TV News Reporter and Mental Health AdvocateBryan Piatt of KARE-11 TV in the Twin Cities joins Curt Carstensen for a conversation about Bryan's journey through television news and how that has led him to a growing advocacy for focusing on the importance of mental health. Bryan and a friend formed Refresh Network as an online video presence focused on putting a spotlight on mental health. The discussion covers Bryan's quick ascent from being a student at St. Cloud State University to being a reporter on a major market television station and what it's like being on TV, always having to be on, and b...
2019-05-241h 45
KPFA - Cover to Cover with Jack FoleyCover to Cover with Jack Foley – September 12, 2018: Sarah Morgan Bryan PiattToday’s show is an examination of the work of the unjustly forgotten American poet, Sarah Morgan Piatt. Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt lived from 1836 to 1919. Emily Dickinson lived from 1830 to 1886, so they were near contemporaries. Dickinson was a prolific private poet but fewer than a dozen of her nearly 1,800 poems were published during her lifetime. Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt was a well-known literary figure who published some 450 poems in eighteen volumes and in leading periodicals of the day. In 2001 the University of Illinois produced Palace Burner: The Selected Poetry of Sarah Piatt, edited by Paula Bernat Bennett. Piatt was friends with...
2018-09-1217 min