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🎗️You Winning Life🎗️Ep.193-Becoming an Elegant Adult: Personal Growth, Self-Love, and Embracing Life's Challenges with Scott FriedLet us know what you thought about the show!In this episode, Jason is joined by award-winning speaker, educator, and author, Scott Fried who has been a significant presence in Jason's life since 1994/95, when Jason first heard him speak at his childhood synagogue in South Florida. That initial encounter sparked a lasting connection. Their bond has remained strong for over 30 years, with Scott's work and personal story continuing to inspire Jason. Scott shares his transformative personal journey and insights on living with purpose, self-love, and self-responsibility. He reflects on his life with HIV and his m...2025-04-141h 03
The Wellness Compass PodcastMaking Time for Joy, March 14, 2025What follows is our weekly Wellness Compass column. This column is sent out by email each Friday, and our podcast each week addresses the same topic as the column. Â Â Making Time for Joy We both started music lessons a few weeks ago for instruments that are new for each of us. Holly is taking ukulesle lessons, and Scott is taking bluegrass fiddle lessons. We had been saying we were going to do this for a long time, and now that we are enjoying it so much, we wonder why we waited so long. Ma...2025-03-1411 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"The Stories We Tell Ourselves," February 27, 2025What follows is the weekly column called the Wellness Compass that addreses the same topic each week as our weekly podcast. The Stories We Tell Ourselves Human beings are natural storytellers. This weekend, the Oscars will celebrate the gifted storytellers who have shared their stories through film this year. This column is about wellness, not movie reviews (although we both loved A Complete Unknown), so we would like to reflect on storytelling from a mental health perspective. Have you ever found yourself convinced that someone was upset with you, only to later find o...2025-02-2811 min
Scott Asmar: The Man & Everything In BetweenEP14: Alone vs Loneliness: A Deep Dive Into A Common Midlife Experience Featuring Special Guest, Natalie Kazarian, LMFTBeing alone can feel peaceful or isolating. What makes the difference?
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Scott Asmar sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Natalie Kazarian to explore the line between solitude and loneliness. Can time alone be a source of strength, or does it always signal disconnection? They unpack how intentionality shapes our experience, why some people feel lonelier in a crowd than by themselves, and how to recognize when solitude is helping or hurting.
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Scott reflects on his own shifts between being alone and feeling lonely, while Natalie shares ways to foster co...2025-02-1129 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Three Rs for Growing Resilience"What follows is the Wellness Compass Column that Holly and Scott write each week as a companion to this podcast.   Three Rs for Growing Resilience  Resilience is the capacity to respond to and recover from stressful events. Research on resilience has revealed that it is not simply something we have or don’t have. What has been discovered is that several key factors—including the choices we can make and habits we can nurture—determine our capacity to be resilient.  In our work as therapists and in our persona...2025-01-2411 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 245 - "Scott's New Book and Magical Realism"Episode 245 - "Scott's New Book and Magical Realism"
In this special winter-themed episode, Michelle and Scott explore a magical realism ritual to bring calm and clarity to the often chaotic holiday season. Inspired by themes from Scott's new book, "The Celebrant's Companion: A Time Traveler's Collection of Esoteric Rites and Mystical Ceremonies", they introduce you to Scott's guided visualization called “The Snow That Listens,” a mystical practice that blends imagination, mindfulness, and symbolic transformation.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD...2024-12-0338 min
The Practice of Therapy PodcastCrystal Adams-Scott | Connecting Communities: The Power of Intentional Kindness | TPOT 357Crystal Adams-Scott shares the powerful story behind Hope Unite, a movement born from her and her son’s act of kindness. Driven by the message “You matter,” which she believes could have saved her husband’s life, Crystal discusses how simple cards adorned with a purple rose serve as reminders of worth and invitations to spread kindness. With volunteers distributing these cards across the U.S. and beyond, the initiative not only promotes kindness but also connects individuals in crisis to vital resources like the National Suicide Prevention hotline. Crystal emphasizes the importance of community involvement and outlines...2024-11-1833 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Love Is Greater than Fear", S. 4, Episode 10What follows is the Wellness Compass weekly column that is emailed every Friday morning. The topic of the column and the podcast are always related.  Love Is Greater than Fear We love to spend time in the wilderness, as we love the quiet and spiritual nourishment we receive by being in nature. Several years ago, we were canoeing in Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada, a remote park accessible only by canoe. We remember well an experience we had one stormy day. Having awoken early, we were deciding whether it was safe to spe...2024-11-0610 min
The Unburdened LeaderEP 113: Curiosity as a Bridge: Uncovering Fears and Building Connections with Scott ShigeokaHow does curiosity show up in your life, work, and relationships?Does your curiosity influence your strategy or planning? Or do you follow your curiosity to gain more knowledge or deepen your understanding of topics or viewpoints? Do you lean on curiosity to help you get to know someone better in ways that satisfy your interests or deepen your connection?Do you keep following your curiosity even if it leads to uncomfortable or unknown places?Our curiosity can reveal much about us, our interests...2024-09-131h 23
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Is There Anything You Might Be Pretending Not to Know?" Season 3, Episode 27What follows is the weekly column we email every Friday that is a companion to this weekly podcast. You can sign up to receive this column at www.WellnessCompass.org.  Imagine the following exchange between two people who are closely connected. Person 1: "I have found you to be quite argumentative and defensive recently, and I am feeling hurt by how you habitually respond to me in this way."  Person 2: (Said with great intensity and heated emotion) "What are you even talking about??!! I have NOT been argumentative and defensive at...2024-04-1210 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Forgiveness," March 25, 2024In this episode for Palm Sunday and Holy Week, Scott reflects on two powerful images from Palm Sunday that speak to the theme of practicing forgiveness. The first is Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem, and the second is the crowd's response of "crucify him" when Pontius Pilot asks what he should do with Jesus. 2024-03-2507 min
Be Love Be Well Be WholePut on the Boots and Splash in the PuddlePrevious guests, Patrice Marshall Mackenzie and Chef Halili, join Nicole on this stop on the journey to talk about self love. They are defining self-love and defying the the ways in which we talk about and practice it. "Sometimes self-love is an act of defiance." Join the journey!
Episode Theme Songs
Patrice - "Workin' Day and Night" - Michael Jackson
Nicole - "Defying Gravity" - Original Broadway Cast
Halili - "Golden" - Jill Scott
Self Love Practices in This Episode
Acceptance
Asses...2024-03-1537 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 207 - "National Scott Day"Episode 207 - "National Scott Day"
In today's show, join Michelle and Scott in celebration of a unique occasion. Co-host Michelle Post takes the reins we delve into the intriguing concept of "National Scott Day." This candid and insightful conversation will center around Michelle interviewing Scott!
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in mind . . . to help you cope, thrive, and survive the craziness that's going...2024-03-0538 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Replacing Judgment with Curiosity," Episode 60Scott talks about how he has found that when he seeks to replace judgment with curiosity, it helps emotional, relational, and spiritual wellbeing. He also talks about how growning up with a lot of judgment this is an ongoing practice for him. Â Practice makes progress, not perfection.2024-01-1807 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Grounding Growth in Self-Compassion," Season 3, Episode 15In this first episode of 2024, Holly and Scott share that many New Year's resolutions fail because they are grounded in self-criticism. They then tell us how to ground any desires we have to grow in change in self-compassion. Â 2024-01-0510 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"The Gift of Presence," S. 3, Ep. 14One of the greatest gifts we can give to one another during the holidays, or any time of year, is the gift of our presence. Â In this episode Holly and Scott share some stories of when they have received the gift of presence and remind us all to be aware and intentional about how we can offer that gift to others. Â Â 2023-12-2110 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"On the Necessity of Snow Angels," Season 3, Ep. 13In this episode, Holly and Scott share their thoughts in reaction to this beautiful poem called "On the Necessity of Snow Angels for the Well-Being of the World" by Grace Butcher.  Here is the full text of the poem:  Wherever there is snow, I go, making angels along the way Luckily angels have no gender and are easier to make than you might think.  All you have to do is let go, fall on your back, look up at the s...2023-12-1510 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastTending, Mending, and Bending.Continuing their series on proactively caring for our wellbeing during the holidays, Holly and Scott talk about how we can take the opportunity this time of year to strenghten our relationships. Â Few things affect our wellbeing more than the state of our relationships.2023-12-0510 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Honoring All the Emotions of the Holidays," S. 3 Ep. 11The pressure around the holiday season to have the "best holiday ever" can cause us to ignore the full range of complicated emotions we often feel this time of year. Â In this episode, Holly and Scott discuss the importance of caring for our emotional wellbeing this time of year. Â They also reflect on a poignant commercial they saw recently that helps bring to life what they are talking about. Â You can find that commercial at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnZGEUA4oBk2023-12-0109 min
Psychology Talk PodcastWhere I Belong: Navigating the Asian American Experience in Counseling and Psychotherapy with Soo Jin Lee, LMFT & Linda Yoon, LCSWOn this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Dr. Hoye speaks with Soo Jin Lee, LMFT and Linda Yoon, LCSW. They are licensed therapists who have drawn on their firsthand knowledge of how mental health issues often went unaddressed not only in their own immigrant families, but in Asian and Asian American communities. They are co-directors of Yellow Chair Collective. They provide therapy to clients of diverse backgrounds with an emphasis on serving the Asian American community.Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of their practice, and they’ve successfully created a safe, affirming space that allows in...2023-11-1453 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastKindness is Your Superpower, S. 3 Ep 9In this episode Holly and Scott talk about the power of being kind. If you ever doubt the power of kindness, you can quickly become reassured of the difference it makes by trying it. Make an effort to say a kind word to someone today. You might call someone who could use a kind word, send an email, or text to someone who could use some encouragement. Or you could make a meal for a friend, help a neighbor with a chore, or volunteer your time to a cause that is important to you. Create some words...2023-11-0311 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Living with Intention, " S 3 Ep 6What follows is a transcription of this week's Wellness Compass podcast episode. Listening gives the full experience of the emotions and tone of what is being said, which is difficult to capture in a transcription. The spoken word is different than the written word. We are happy to provide this transcript for those who prefer to read rather than listen.  Holly: Welcome to the Wellness Compass podcast. I'm Holly Hughes Stoner, and I'm here today with my husband Scott. And we are the co-directors of the Wellness Compass Initiative. You can find out more at Wel...2023-10-1310 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Awareness is a Cornerstone of Wellbeing," S3 Ep 5What follows is a transcription of this week's 10-minute Wellness Compass podcast episode. Listening gives the full experience of the emotions and tone of what is being said, which is difficult to capture in a transcription. The spoken word is different than the written word. We are happy to provide this transcript for those who prefer to read rather than listen. Holly:Â Â Welcome back to the Wellness Compass podcast. I am Holly Hughes Stoner, and I'm here with my husband, Scott Stoner. We're here each and every week to help all of us think about wh...2023-10-0610 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Be Brave Enough to Take the Initiative," Season 3, Episode 4What follows is a transcription of this week's 10-minute Wellness Compass podcast episode. We invite you to listen to this ten-minute episode by clicking the player graphic above or by clicking HERE to listen to it on our website. (You can also listen in any podcast app, Apple, Google, Spotify, by searing for Wellness Compass--and be sure to subscribe.) Holly: Welcome back to the The Wellness Compass podcast. My name is Holly Hughes Stoner and I'm here today with my husband, Scott Stoner. We are both marriage and family therapists and we spend our time both in o...2023-09-2910 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Without a Compass, We Are More Likely to Get Lost," Season 3, Episode 3What follows is a transcription of this week's 10-minute Wellness Compass podcast episode. We invite you to listen to this ten-minute episode by clicking the player graphic above or by clicking HERE to listen to it on our website. (You can also listen in any podcast app, Apple, Google, Spotify, by searing for Wellness Compass--and be sure to subscribe.) Scott: Welcome back to the Wellness Compass podcast. My name is Scott Stoner, and you'll be hearing from Holly, my partner in life and work, in just a moment. This is episode three of season three, Episode 79 since we...2023-09-1910 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Wellness" Season 3, Episode 2Please note: What follows is a transcription of this week's Wellness Compass podcast episode entitled "Learn." We invite you to listen to this ten-minute episode by clicking the player graphic above or by clicking HERE. Listening gives the full experience of the emotions and tone of what is being said, which is difficult to capture in a transcription. The spoken word is different than the written word. We are happy to provide this transcript for those who prefer to read rather than listen. Holly: Welcome back to the Wellness Compass podcast. I am Holly Hughes Stoner, and I...2023-09-1410 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Learn," Season 3, Episode 1 Please note: What follows is a transcription of this week's Wellness Compass podcast episode entitled "Learn." We invite you to listen to this ten-minute episode by clicking the player graphic above or by clicking HERE. Listening gives the full experience of the emotions and tone of what is being said, which is difficult to capture in a transcription. The spoken word is different than the written word. We are happy to provide this transcript for those who prefer to read rather than listen.  Scott: Welcome back to the Wellness Compass Podcast, episode one of s...2023-09-0610 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 169 - "Scott's 'the unfinished book'"Episode 169 - "Scott's 'the unfinished book'"
In this week's episode, Michelle and Scott explore Scott's new book, "the unfinished book: a journal for the end of the journey (and perhaps for those whose road still seems endless." They talk about how this special journal will take you on an odyssey of self-discovery and we'll discuss how journaling can help you at every stage of your journey through Life.
You can get Scott's book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BSVZ9P
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a...2023-06-0554 min
A Really Good Enough ParentEp 9 Parenting Without Regret - An Interview with Scott RogersScott Rogers shares tips and thoughts on how he and his wife, fellow actor/director Jeanne Rogers, parented their two creative children with a focus on love and imagination. In this episode of A Really Good Enough Parent, you will learn how to raise a child with minimal screen time; the benefits of trusting your child; and why boredom can be a great thing.Scott continues to teach live acting classes weekly in Honolulu as well as Portland.To learn more about Scott, please visit his website https://scottrogersstudios.com/2023-06-0200 min
The Wellness Compass Podcast"Let Your Life Speak: Listening to Our Emotions," Season 2, Episode 31Let Your Life Speak: Listening to Your Emotions This is the second in our series entitled "Let Your Life Speak." Our first column focused on listening to our bodies, and this week we are focusing on listening to our emotions.  The quote we share above succinctly captures what we want to say about this topic. The first part of the quote is, "The more you hide your feelings, the more they show." When I (Scott) was younger and not as comfortable expressing my emotions, I can remember saying, "I am NOT MAD," or "I...2023-04-2116 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastCelebrating Assist Leaders, Season 2, Episode 28Celebrating Assist Leaders “We rise by lifting others.” Robert Ingersoll Caitlin Clark is one of the reasons the University of Iowa women’s basketball team will be in the NCAA Final Four this weekend. What we admire most about her is not that she is a prolific scorer, although she is number three in the nation in that category, but instead that she is the assist leader for all collegiate women players this year. An assist, in basketball and other sports, is the act of making a pass to another player who then scores...2023-03-3117 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastDetaching From the Outcome, Season 2, Episode 27Detaching From the Outcome We carefully filled out the NCAA Men's and Women's basketball tournament brackets last week, both hoping for the best. We just checked our brackets, and out of the 20,056,273 entries submitted to ESPN, Scott is currently in 18,984,367th place. Holly's situation is only slightly better. While our ability to predict the future is clearly lacking, here's one prediction we are confident making. Neither one of us is going to win the ESPN bracket challenge. Do you know the odds of picking a perfect bracket involving 68 teams? 1 in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808. That number is so large w...2023-03-2314 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastChanging Our Perspective Changes Our Experience, Season 2, Episode 25Changing Your Perspective, Changes Your Experience by D. Scott and Holly Hughes Stoner Years ago, when I (Holly) was in high school and college, I was lucky enough to take several drawing classes, some with still lifes or inanimate objects and others with live models. I learned a lot in those classes and only some of what I learned had to do with actually capturing what I saw on paper. I learned other lessons then that have helped me in life over the years. I learned then to look very closely and to seriously study...2023-03-1016 min
Dark Loops Productions PodcastWhatchu Love? with Fanfic Aficionado, Justine Mastin, LMFT!Send us a textDo you have something you love in your life? You know, something that fills you with a sense of purpose, lets "you" fade into the background a bit as the thing you love takes over, makes you feel you're headed in the right direction, and helps you deflect the slings and arrows of daily life a bit more easily? In "Whatchu Love?" I ask people three questions:1. Whatchu love?2. How'd you find it?3. How do you keep it in your daily life?The answers are...2023-01-2813 min
Leave Better: Conversations of Impact for Business and LifeHow to Be a Productive Leader- Scott FultonWelcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast where I interview high performers and business owners, gleaning from their wisdom, practical routines, habits, and mindsets.In season 2 episode 31, we are pleased to have Scott Fulton, founder of Digital Rebels, a program designed to improve employee and customer's experience in the digital world.  In this episode, we talk about how to be a productive leader, how to successfully work in teams, and how to deliver more, and talk less.Where to find Scott:Scott FultonDigital RebelsRebel Diaries2023-01-2333 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 146 - "Christmas Leftovers"Episode 146 Â - "Christmas Leftovers"
Boxing Day is celebrated that day after Christmas and is a time when servants, trades people, and those less fortunate are given the day off from work and receive gifts. Donations are also usually made to charities. In this show, Michelle and Scott discuss ways you can personally celebrate Boxing Day (and other days) through giving of yourself and other acts of being "of service."
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and i...2022-12-2638 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 145 - "KYST for the Holidays"Episode 145 - "KYST for the Holidays"
Get a head start on the holidays by learning new ways to stay calm and reduce your anxiety. Think of this as our holiday hack edition as Scott and Michelle discuss how to find your peaceful focus, setting boundaries, and making the "madness" stop.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in mind . . . to help you cope, thrive, and...2022-12-1950 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 144 - "Reasons to Get Good and Angry"Episode 144 - "Reasons to Get Good and Angry"
There are surprising benefits to being angry. We're not talking about aggressive, physical behavior, but we are talking about constructive anger and how justified anger with an appropriate behavior can play a positive and powerful role in your life. Join Scott and Michelle as they discuss the predictable, strategic, and powerful uses of anger.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented...2022-12-1253 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 143 - "Your Five Power Words for 2023"Episode 143 - "Your Five Power Words for 2023"
From transformation to impact to personal boundaries, Scott and Michelle are going to show you how to create five power words . . . words that will take you into and through 2023 with elegance, delight, and unflappability. Join us and you, too, can learn the secrets of these types of words.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in mind . . . to...2022-12-0550 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastSelf-Care During the Holidays: Less is More S2 Ep. 12Self-Care and the Holidays: Less is More In 1907 a young architect by the name of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was working on a building design for his mentor Peter Behrens. When he presented several different designs to his mentor, Behrens's advice was to remember that, when designing a building, many times, "less is more." The messages we receive during this holiday season are just the opposite. They are often some version of "more is more," as we are encouraged to buy more, do more, eat more, drink more, and want more. Our experience as...2022-12-0217 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 141 - "Life is More Than Happy and Angry" (Part 2)Episode 141 - "Life is More Than Happy and Angry" (Part 2)
In Episode 140, Michelle and I discussed the variety of emotions you can experience, how to identify them, and how to communicate your range of emotions with others. In this episode, we expand on that even more and share with you a deeper discussion on how to make your emotions work for you!
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented...2022-11-2152 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 140 - "Life is More Than Happy and Angry" (Part 1)Episode 140 - "Life is More Than Happy and Angry" (Part 1)
Moods. We all have them. Most of us want to avoid situations that make us angry and seek situations that help us to feel joy. But did you know that scientists have identified 27 distinct types of emotions? Join Michelle and Scott as they talk about the varieties of emotions and how understanding this assortment of feelings can help you better navigate your day.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD...2022-11-1452 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 139 - "7 Easy Tips to Be a Better Gifter" with featured guest Christina CourtneyEpisode 139 - Â "7 Easy Tips to Be a Better Gifter" with featured guest Christina Courtney
The holidays are nearly upon us and you get to make gift giving choices. Gift giving is a magical way to reinforce your relationships, to show gratitude, and to value the roles others play in our lives. Join Michelle and Scott as they welcome returning guest Christina Courtney for a discussion on how you can turn into a better gift giver!
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott G...2022-11-071h 02
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 138 - "Ghost Stories"Episode 138 - "Ghost Stories"
How brave and bold are you? Halloween is upon us and that means there are ghost stories to share. Join Michelle and me as we essentially go on a little ghost tour and talk about our favorite haunting stories.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in mind . . . to help you cope, thrive, and survive the craziness that's going on in...2022-10-3148 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 137 - "Life Lessons"Episode 137 - "Life Lessons"
As we go through Life, there are lessons that we learn (or that we don't). Those lessons help to shape our beliefs, emotions, thoughts, and actions. Join Michelle and me as we talk about the Life Lessons we have both learned and how they affect the way we keep our sh*t together.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in...2022-10-2449 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastLessons Learned From Walking a Corn Maze, Season 2, Ep 7Lessons Learned From Walking a Corn Maze Have you ever been so stubbornly sure that you were right that you had difficulty changing your mind, even when you gained new information and it was clear that you were mistaken? Even when the rest of the people in your group gave you feedback that you were off track? This was my (Scott’s) experience as I walked a corn maze with part of my extended family this past week. If you are not so fortunate as to live in a part of the country with corn ma...2022-10-2116 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 136 - "DIY Deflector Rings" with featured guest Sheri WilliamsEpisode 136 - "DIY Deflector Rings" with featured guest Sheri Williams
You've likely heard the phrase "deflector shield" or "force field." Did you know there's a way to bring that concept to your own personal life, as well? Join Michelle A Post LMFT and me for a discussion with our featured guest, Sheri Williams, as we talk about how to create your own deflector rings to help you turn aside or change the direction of something or someone.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT...2022-10-1751 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 135 - "Work-Life Balance versus Work-Life Harmony"Episode 135 - "Work-Life Balance versus Work-Life Harmony"
Maryville University said it this way: "Work-life balance refers to how people manage the time they dedicate to work and the time they spend on other activities. Work-life harmony involves incorporating work into the rest of life in a way that promotes happiness both at home and in the office." Join Michelle and Scott for a discussion on the differences between work-life balance and harmony and how to find both!
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT...2022-10-1048 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 134 - "The Magic of Ho'oponopono"Episode 134 - "The Magic of Ho'oponopono"
Many people have heard of "Ho'oponopono," but do you actually know about its origins? This spiritual practice has been roughly translated as "correction," "to bring back into balance” or "to make things right." When you use this technique you are intending a reconciliation and forgiveness. Join Michelle and Scott as they discuss the ritual of Ho'oponopono, its origins, and how you can use it in your daily life.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD...2022-10-0353 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 133 - "You Learned to Talk All Wrong"Episode 133 - "You Learned to Talk All Wrong"
The way your parents talked and spoke to you may have had a greater impact on you than you first imagine. From the time we are wee lads and lasses, we are very observant and keen listeners. It's entirely likely that your actions, expressions, and even speech patterns were learned. And what you learned has had a great impact on your life. Join Michelle and Scott as they discuss "Parent Talk" and how that's influenced you.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a...2022-09-2647 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastFinding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary, Season 2 Episode 3In this episode, Holly and Scott Stoner talk about how as marriage and family therapists and wellness coaches, the changes they often help people may seem quite ordinary, but in the end they often turn out to make an extraordinary difference.  Recently we were made aware of some wise advice from author William Martin shared for parents. Martin reminds us to celebrate the ordinary moments of life, for in so doing, we also realize that it is in those everyday moments that the extraordinary becomes known. His words are helpful not only for parents, but fo...2022-09-2316 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 132 - "How to Enjoy the Journey"Episode 132 - "How to Enjoy the Journey"
They say "Happiness" is not a destination. But . . . really . . . can you enjoy what you have and where you are without feeling like you're "settling" for something less than what you want to obtain or achieve? Join Michelle and Scott as they discuss how to enjoy the scenery of your life and where you're at in any given moment.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw...2022-09-1942 minPsychology Talk PodcastEncore Episode: Ketamine & MDMA Assisted Therapy with Rebecca Hendrix, LMFTOn this encore episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Dr. Scott Hoye is joined by Rebecca Hendrix. Rebecca is a Manhattan based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York City and Woodstock, New York. She has advanced training in therapeutic psychedelic integration. She completed training through MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) to provide MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy (when it becomes legal). She currently offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. She has presented to the lay-audiences on psychedelic medicines to increase awareness and understanding of these therapies for consumers. On this episode, Rebecca discusses her training and experience with MDMA...2022-09-1659 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 131 - "The Toxic Relationship Antidote" with featured guest Christine PhilippEpisode 131 - Â "The Toxic Relationship Antidote" with featured guest Christine Philipp
Everyone deserves to be happy in their relationships. But what happens when a relationship is filled with abuse or you feel unsupported, misunderstood, and even attacked by the person you thought loved you? Toxic relationships can exist in any context and in this episode, Michelle and Scott talk with expert Christine Philipp about the signs of a toxic relationship and how to heal and recover, with time and patience, from a relationship that is not serving you well.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a...2022-09-1248 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 130 - "The Magic of Cutting Hair" with featured guest Newman Milhollon-TurnerEpisode 130 - Â "The Magic of Cutting Hair" with featured guest Newman Milhollon-Turner
Here's something a little different for our show . . . a discussion with "Hot Fabulous Mess" and CEO of my GED, Hairstylist, and Grief Recovery Specialist, Newman Milhollon-Turner. It's been said that "only your harstylist knows for sure." ;) Over a 40+ year career, Newman has heard it all! Michelle and Scott will be talking with Newman about his approach to life, his approach to clients, and what you can do with the "stuff" that other people tell you!
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed W...2022-09-0654 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 129 - "Health Advocacy and How to Prepare for a Doctor's Visit"Episode 129 - "Health Advocacy and How to Prepare for a Doctor's Visit"
Access to good care, navigating the medical system, mobilizing great resources, and addressing health concerns are all part of Life. Join Michelle and Scott as they talk about ways to work through the medical system, address insurance issues, and even tackle Medicare as you learn to become your own best healthcare advocate.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent...2022-08-2952 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 128 - "Stop Negotiating Away Your Happiness"Episode 128 - "Stop Negotiating Away Your Happiness"
Happiness is something you deserve. Happiness is also something that you do. Yet how many times do we find ourselves bartering for our happiness? How many times do we negotiate away that happiness? Join Michelle and Scott as they talk about ways to start valuing yourself more and allowing happiness into your life as a habit.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and...2022-08-2240 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 127 - "How to Negotiate Like a Pro (Part 2)"Episode 127 - "How to Negotiate Like a Pro (Part 2)"
Here's the follow-up discussion to our earlier podcast episode where we introduced new negotiation skills for you to consider. In this second episode, Michelle and Scott will take you into a world of even more advanced techniques for getting what you want.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in mind . . . to help you cope, thrive...2022-08-1557 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 126 - "Stop the Stealing of Joy"Episode 126 - "Stop the Stealing of Joy"
We've all experienced them . . . the joy killers. The things and people who we think take our joy away from u. But did you know that most of the time it's our own habits that lead to the stealing of joy? Join Michelle and Scott as they talk about ways to develop new habits that enhance the joy you experience.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of...2022-08-0854 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 125 - "Dissociative Identity Disorder"Episode 125 - "Dissociative Identity Disorder"
Formerly known as multiple personality disorder (MPD), dissociative identity disorder (DID) happens when there are problems with a person's memory, self-identity, emotional wellbeing, perceptions, behaviors, and their sense of self. When someone with DID disconnects from their own thoughts, feelings, memories or sense of identity, it can be challenging for those around them. Join Michelle and Scott as they discuss DID and some ideas for addressing the situation.
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Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 124 - "Intergenerational Queer Intersections" with featured guest Janelle CronkEpisode 124 - "Intergenerational Queer Intersections" with featured guest Janelle Cronk
A lot still needs to take place in society with respect to LGBTQ+ knowledge exchange, our acceptance and embracing of sexual identity, and why it's so important to close the gap between generations of queer understanding. Join Michelle and Scott as they welcome featured guest Janelle Cronk in a discussion of ways to enrich the world by understanding queer lifestyles through a new lens.Â
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, J...2022-07-2552 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 123 - "Grief as the Great Teacher" with featured guest Fran SolomonEpisode 123 - "Grief as the Great Teacher" with featured guest Fran Solomon
Grief is inevitable and while many would like to avoid its pain, there are many amazing lessons that it teaches us. Join Michelle and Scott as they welcome featured guest Fran Solomon back to the show to discuss the importance and significance that grief plays in our lives and how it can be used to embrace loss and how not to take any one or any thing for granted.
You can reach Fran at:Â
https://healgrief.org
Keeping Your S...2022-07-1853 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 122 - "How Much Did Your Childhood Wound You?"Episode 122 - "How Much Did Your Childhood Wound You?"
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, childhood trauma is defined as: “The experience of an event by a child that is emotionally painful or distressful, which often results in lasting mental and physical effects.” Join Michelle and Scott as they explore the fear, behaviors, and difficulties that arise from childhood experiences.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented disc...2022-07-1145 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 121 - "Gaslighting And What To Do About It"Episode 121 - "Gaslighting And What To Do About It"
There are some people who make you question your own sanity. They do it through manipulation. They do it through emotional abuse. They do it to keep you controlled. Join Michelle and Scott as they explore the origins and scope of gaslighting and discuss what you can do to free yourself of this mistreatment.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and...2022-07-0451 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 120 - "Narcissistic Personalities and Charismatic People"Episode 120 - "Narcissistic Personalities and Charismatic People"
We've all seen and experienced them . . . the people with lots of confidence. Those with the ability to create large scale transformations. But what if this is nothing more than narcissism in disguise? What if there's a dark side to what you think you see? Of what if you are experiencing true leaders? Join Michelle and Scott as they have a very candid discussion about narcissistic personalities and charismatic people. It just might surprise you!
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by...2022-06-2856 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 118 - How to Negotiate Like a ProEpisode 118 - How to Negotiate Like a Pro
Negotiations drive the success of your business, improve relationships, and help you to achieve the outcomes you desire. They can help you get both short-term and long-term solutions. But are there tricks to negotiating that can be easily learned? Or does negotiation have to be a constant battle of wits that ultimately reduces you to relying on the luck of the draw? Join Michelle and Scott as they explore how to use professional negotiator techniques to your advantage.
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Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 117 - How to Let Your Partner Be Right (Said No One Ever)Episode 117 - How to Let Your Partner Be Right (Said No One Ever)
Would your relationships with others be healthier, happier, and serve you better if you focused more on what works rather than being right? Do you need to learn better ways of apologizing (yes, there are apology languages just like there are love languages)? Join Michelle and Scott as they explore how to make your relationships thrive.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and...2022-06-0752 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 116 - How to Handle Emotions When Tragedy StrikesEpisode 116 - How to Handle Emotions When Tragedy Strikes
The recent news reports say it all . . . everyone is being impacted by war, violence, death, and disease. Let's talk about ways to address what you're feeling in a healthy and gentle way. Join Michelle and Scott as they explore how to handle your emotions when tragedy strikes.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in mind...2022-05-3056 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 115 - The Good and the Bad About BickeringHave you ever found yourself arguing with someone over something petty? Perhaps it escalates into something more heated (and you might even forget what you were arguing about in the first place). But what if there are actually benefits for a relationship when two people bicker? Join Michelle and Scott as they discover the ins and outs of squabbling.Â
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in m...2022-05-2353 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 114 - Michelle's New Book: "Help Me Understand - A guide to help children understand hospitals, death, and organ, cornea & tissue donation"Episode 114 - Michelle's New Book: "Help Me Understand - A guide to help children understand hospitals, death, and organ, cornea & tissue donation"
Children are often left out of very important family conversations and, as a result, they fill in the blanks with erroneous information. That can lead to serious mental health issues and even unhealthy, unintegrated grief. In today's show Scott and Michelle discuss how her new book can help children receive clear information in a child-friendly way using child-friendly language.
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Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 113 - Taking a Radical Leave with featured Guest Joe PrimoEpisode 113 - Taking a Radical Leave with featured Guest Joe Primo
Do you ever feel trapped in your own life? Have you attempted to rethink what got you where you are and why only to come up empty handed? Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck? Perhaps it's time to take a radical leave from where you are so you can get to where you are supposed to be. Join Michelle and Scott as they welcome featured guest Joe Primo as he walks us through his thoughts, experiences, and tips on getting a fresh start.
Keeping...2022-05-1058 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 112 - False Memories and ConfabulationEpisode 112 - False Memories and Confabulation
Have you ever noticed how two people can witness the same event and yet have completely different recollections of it? Have you ever wondered how your friends (never you, of course) can distort the facts and not even know they're doing that? Join Michelle and me as we talk about the problems and inaccuracies of what you see and remember.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of...2022-05-0254 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 111 - Recovering Your Desire with featured guest Helena JehnichenEpisode 111 - Recovering Your Desire with featured guest Helena Jehnichen
Our sexual desires move and sway and change over time. But what happens when you or an intimate partner lose the desire you once had and you want it back? Join Michelle and me as we welcome featured guest Helena Jehnichen. Helena is the creator of The Perfect Passion Project™ and we're going to explore ways to rediscover what arouses you and sparks your desire like never before. We know that talking about loss of libido can be "complicated." Join us for this episode and make getting yo...2022-04-2556 min
LET’S TALK ATTACHMENTSExploring The Anxious and Avoidant Relationship Dynamic with Morgan Bolender and Scott FerreterIn this episode, I interview Morgan Bolender and Scott Ferreter from the band The Feelings Parade about their relationship/band dynamic and how their attachment styles have manifested in their love lives. Their transparency sheds light on the uniqueness of each relationship.
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Free Attachment Style Quiz: www.jessicadasilvacoaching.com2022-04-2149 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 110 - "Organization Tips to Beat Boredom" with featured Guest Christina CourtneyEpisode 110 - "Organization Tips to Beat Boredom" with featured Guest Christina Courtney
We've all said it at one time or another: "I did that already" and no one likes to be bored or find themselves in a mindless routine loop. In today's episode, Michelle and Scott are joined by featured guest Christina Courtney as they discuss their own tried-and-true organization techniques that just might put some new excitement and pizzazz in your life.
Christina can be reached at: christinabcourtney.com
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted...2022-04-1853 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 109 - Our Wellness RoutinesEpisode 109 - "Our Wellness Routines"
Wellness can involve your physical health, your mental health and your emotional health. Today, Michelle and Scott let you behind the curtain and share with you their personal routines for staying healthy, well, and focused on happiness. Please note that your results may be different and the routines shared should not be attempted until you check with your health care and mental health professionals.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and...2022-04-1145 min
Have We Got A Match For YouBuilding & Sustaining A Dedicated Committed Relationship with Dr. Scott StanleyOriginally aired on Jason's You Winning Life Podcast, this episode is a must listen to anyone trying to build a healthy relationship.Premarital cohabitation has consistently been found to be associated with increased risk for divorce and marital distress in the United States. Two explanations for this "cohabitation effect" are discussed: selection and experience. We present an empirically based view of how the experience of cohabitation may increase risk for rela-tionship distress or divorce for some people beyond what is accounted for by selection. Specifically, using a commit-ment framework, we suggest that some couples who otherwise would...2022-04-0656 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 108 - "Let's Be Honest" with featured guest Mandi ZuckerEpisode 108 - "Let's Be Honest" with featured guest Mandi Zucker
We've all heard that "honesty's the best policy." But when it comes to death and dying (let alone relationships) what does that really mean and how can we be honest in such delicate situations (especially when children are involved)? Michelle and Scott welcome featured guest Mandi Zucker to discuss what honesty means, how to use it, and what being more honest about life and death can result in for you.
Mandi can be reached at:
https://www.inner-harbor.org
Keeping Your...2022-04-0442 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 107 - "Whose Baggage Are You Carrying?"It's one thing to be empathic or sympathetic, it's quite another to over-empathize and start taking on the burdens of someone else. In this episode, Michelle and Scott extend their discussion about the effects of imprinting and how to set personal boundaries that serve you better.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in mind . . . to help you cope, thrive, and survive the craziness that's going on...2022-03-2848 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 106 - "How To Heal Your Grief" with featured guest Fran SolomonEpisode 106 - "How To Heal Your Grief" with featured guest Fran Solomon
Inspired by the belief that no one should grieve alone, featured guest Fran Solomon created HealGrief.org. In this episode, Michell and Scott talk with Fran and get tips on how to remember those we've lost, taking the taboo out of the talk of death, getting support for your grief journey, and grief resources you can use.
Fran Solomon can be reached at:
HealGrief.org
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by...2022-03-2152 minPsychology Talk PodcastKetamine & MDMA Assisted Therapy with Rebecca Hendrix, LMFTOn this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Dr. Scott Hoye is joined by Rebecca Hendrix. Rebecca is a Manhattan based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York City and Woodstock, New York. She has advanced training in therapeutic psychedelic integration. She completed training through MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) to provide MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy (when it becomes legal). She currently offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. She has presented to the lay-audiences on psychedelic medicines to increase awareness and understanding of these therapies for consumers. On this episode, Rebecca discusses her training and experience with MDMA therapy...2022-03-1559 min
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & ScottEpisode 102 - How We Sabotage Our DreamsEpisode 102 - How We Sabotage Our Dreams
You have dreams. Goals. Desires. Have you ever noticed how often you undermine and weaken them with your thoughts? Michelle A Post LMFT and I discuss why this happens and provide tools and tips for bringing you back to your greatness.
Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, Esq., CLC, CCH, NLP and is 45 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in mind . . . to help you cope, thrive, and survive the...2022-02-2154 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastComfort, Growth Zone, Panic Zone (#4 in Our 6-Part Series on Growth and Change), Episode 16(This is the fourth column in our six-part series on Understanding the Process of Growth and Change. If you missed one, you can find all of them HERE.) 
  In early 2020 I, (Scott) distinctly remember saying to my work team that I could not ever see myself embracing the idea of working remotely. Being together at the office every day was my comfort zone. It was how I had worked for over thirty years, and therefore it was the only way I could imagine continuing to function. The thought of working remotely was way outside of my comfort zone...2022-01-2122 min
Always Hope087 – Scott Weeman on Catholic in RecoveryScott Weeman joins me on the show to talk about Catholic in Recovery, a ministry he started to help addicts recover in a Catholic environment. Scott openly shares about his addiction and recovery journey and how both AA and a vibrant young adult ministry at his parish were key instruments on his road to sobriety. … Continue reading "087 – Scott Weeman on Catholic in Recovery"2021-12-071h 18
Soul GritA Pastor's Experience of Church HurtSo far in the Church Hurt series, we've been hearing stories of people who have been hurt by the church--primarily by pastors and leaders. But what about the pastors who get hurt (as most do)? Scott Distler experienced "the Cave," where ministry turns into misery, but he trusted God, got some counseling, and made his way back to a flourishing ministry. Listen in as he shares what he learned about moving through the hurt and keeping your faith intact. Find out more about Scott and his local ministry at www.miefree.org. His book, The...2021-11-0236 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastWatering Our Spirituality Root Systems, Episode 4Spirituality is like the roots of a tree; the deeper the roots, the stronger the tree. 
 Spirituality is a part of all of our lives, whether we consciously are aware of it and nurture it within ourselves, or not. We are spiritual beings. As the author and theologian Pierre Teilhard de Chardin wrote, "We are not human beings having spiritual experiences; we are spiritual beings having human experiences."  
 Practicing a religious faith is one way to express and ground one's spirituality, but spirituality transcends any one religion. Some have referred to spirituality as a deep underground river that g...2021-10-2924 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastEnhancing The Quality of Our Relationships, Episode 3Few things affect the quality of our lives than the quality of our relationships. All of us attended a "school of relationships" where we learned certain relationships skills and patterns. If those serve us well, our relationships will benefit. If they don't, the good news is we can always learn new relationships skills if we are humble and open to learning and willing to put the work in to create new patterns. In this episode, Scott and Holly teach one specific relationship skill known as "the soft start-up." This is in contrast to "the harsh start-up" and the kind...2021-10-2224 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastIncreasing Resilience Through Compassion Episode 2“Resilience is based on compassion for ourselves as well as compassion for others.”― Sharon Salzberg. This quote introduces the topic of this show which is about how "the seeds of resilience can only take root in the soil of compassion." Resilience is defined here not so much as "bouncing back," but as "bouncing forward" because sometimes there is no going back, no bouncing back. When loss happens, when our "normal" is disrupted in profound ways, there is no going back to "normal." There is only going forward as we slowly create a new normal. Holly Hughes...2021-10-1526 min
The Wellness Compass PodcastWhat If The Hokey Pokey Is What It's All About? Episode 1This is the premiere episode of the Wellness Compass Podcast. Scott introduces the podcast and the larger Wellness Compass Initiative. He also introduces the concept of whole-person wellness and what it means to put "your whole self in." Scott also plays his guitar and then used it as a metaphor to learn about whole-person wellness. He intentionally makes one string on the guitar out of tune, and then lets the listener hear how cringe-worthy that sounds. The metaphor is that our lives are always going in and out of tune. That's not a problem. The problem is wh...2021-10-0319 min
Therapy4DadsBirth Trauma, PTSD, More Than Enough, and Humor (feat. Scott Mair) - PART 2 -In PART 2 of this episode, we are joined by Scott M. He shares: Your best is more than enough, we need to educate parents on the realities of birth, the notion real men cry, humor as a way to cope with trauma, and breaking unhealthy gender norms.Support and follow Scott:Instagram: @p_m_h_supportConnect and Support TravisCheck out the Website: Therapy4Dads.comInstagram: @Therapy4Dads 2021-08-1832 min
The Men's CollectiveBirth Trauma, PTSD, More Than Enough, and Humor (feat. Scott Mair) - PART 2 -In PART 2 of this episode, we are joined by Scott M. He shares: Your best is more than enough, we need to educate parents on the realities of birth, the notion real men cry, humor as a way to cope with trauma, and breaking unhealthy gender norms.Support and follow Scott:Instagram: @p_m_h_supportConnect and Support TravisCheck out the Website: Therapy4Dads.comInstagram: @Therapy4Dads 2021-08-1832 min