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Anxiously AwaitedThe Other Side Of The Couch With Special Guest Jasper Lee, MSGoing to therapy can be scary. You sit across from a stranger, trust them your inner most thoughts and rely on them to help navigate you through some of life's most crucial moments. Ever wonder what it is like from the therapist's perspective? Here with us, to address questions from a therapist's expertise and perspective, is special guest Jasper Lee. Jasper Lee, MS is a fifth year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Miami. He specializes in health psychology and has worked at the University of Miami outpatient clinic and the Miami VA, treating depression, anxiety, s...
2020-11-1239 minAnxiously AwaitedI’m Doing Asbestos I CanIt is story time! Bethany had to deal with an unplanned exposure exercise. This week we are talking about what happened and how she dealt.
2020-10-3044 minAnxiously AwaitedUnderstandingThis week we chat about personal hard times, the difference we feel between a wave and a relapse, and understanding what our friends and ourselves need in different moments of our lives.
2020-10-0834 minAnxiously AwaitedSocializing With The Hubs - Looking ForwardThis week we have our favorite substitute back! Expanding on last week’s podcast, we discuss ways to stay social and active during the upcoming winter season. We are also sure to focus on what we are excited about and looking forward to as snow hits the ground. It’s not all prepping for disaster! We gotta find the good too :)
2020-09-2425 minAnxiously AwaitedThe Holidays Are Coming (And We Are Still In A Pandemic!)Today we discuss planning ahead for upcoming family events (e.g. weddings, family reunions, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more). Anxiety surrounding get togethers and travel plans aren't new, but planning them during a pandemic is. Should we get together? What is a safe way to do so? Is travel okay? Carrah and Bethany begin this conversation by planning ahead—in bite sized amounts—how they are going to cope with decision-making and increased stressors surrounding this year's holidays and events.
2020-09-1729 min2020-08-2723 minAnxiously Awaited#BodyPositivityIn this episode we discuss the body positivity movement and some of the struggles we go through to remain body positive.
**TRIGGER WARNING: If you struggle with body dysmorphia or have an eating disorder, this episode may not be for you. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to a mental health care professional or text HOME to 741741. In case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911.**
Interested in learning the background behind the body positivity movement? Check out this short documentary: https://youtu.be/Ncuh7cfF2RI
2020-08-2035 minAnxiously AwaitedNighttime AnxietyThis week we discuss our issues with sleep and how anxiety, to-do lists, and current events keep us up at night. They are the monsters under our bed and the sheep in our head—will they ever let us get to bed?
2020-08-1323 minAnxiously AwaitedSocializing With The HubsBethany's husband makes a guest appearance on this week's episode as we discuss staying socially connected while maintaining physical distance. We also touch on the importance of socialization in mental (and physical) health.
2020-08-0632 minAnxiously AwaitedBONUS: Progressive Muscle RelaxationThis bonus episode will allow you the chance to try Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) as read from TherapistAid.com. The script can be found at https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/progressive-muscle-relaxation-script.
2020-07-2309 minAnxiously AwaitedCalming EmotionsIn this episode, we discuss how we calm our emotions when they get inevitably get high in this COVID-19 world.
2020-07-2338 minAnxiously AwaitedRon Swanson is the King of Self CareIn this episode, we take a break from talking about CBT skills to discuss diary cards used in DBT. As we discuss learning about your emotional needs and discover that Carrah has a little bit of Ron Swanson in her.
2020-07-1624 minAnxiously AwaitedLearn the ABCsIn this episode, we discussed some of the ways Bethany learned to deal with her unhelpful thoughts in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This episode is a continuation of the podcast's series on contamination OCD and how it relates to the thoughts and fears surrounding COVID-19.
2020-07-0936 minAnxiously AwaitedSafe ExposuresPart 2 of our series on battling the fear of contamination in a COVID-19 world. We discuss what exposure therapy is, who uses it, and how it is done safely in a low-risk environment.
2020-07-0225 minAnxiously Awaited"I'm so OCD"Part I of discussing Obsessive Compulsive Behavior (OCD), what it is and how it relates to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Bethany shares the definition of OCD, what it means to have it and some of her personal experiences in and out of therapy.
2020-06-2528 minAnxiously AwaitedLife Moves ForwardToday we caught up on the phone and chatted about how productive tasks have helped give us a sense of control in a time of filled with so much uncertainty. We also begin to discuss how life moves forward when the world is on pause (quarantined).
2020-06-1829 minAnxiously AwaitedLove Thy NeighborTalking about how we engage in productive conversations—especially on heated topics—and using wise mind when our emotions are in control.
2020-06-1128 min
Anxiously AwaitedAnxiously Awaited - The IntroductionThis is a podcast about two best friends talking about how they are coping with mental health issues- ranging from OCD, anxiety to depression. Join us if you need a laugh, and want to hear about how two Millennials are dealing with this crazy world we live in.
2020-05-2921 min