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Counseling and Functional Fitness#56: Lessons Learned From Yard Work - Stoic Philosophy, Therapy, and Fitness (Part Four)In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses lessons learned from doing yard work, the Stoic philosophy found in The Serenity Prayer, how willingly preparing for and facing adversity can strengthen us and lead to progress, reminding ourselves of our strength, the power of how we think, winning the moment you are in, and present moment strength. Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/This episode is Part Four in a series on the Counseling and Functional Fitness podcast focusing on Stoic philosophy, therapy, and fitness.
2025-05-2826 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#55: Choose Courage Over Fear / The Inner Citadel - Stoic Philosophy, Therapy, and Fitness (Part Three)In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses the concept from Stoic philosophy of The Inner Citadel, perseverance, choosing to remain calm in challenging situations, remembering your strength, focusing on what you can control, asking yourself to be strong, how strength is proved through adversity, seeking progress daily, approaching difficulty rather than avoiding it, how fear only wins if we let it win, and the value of choosing courage over fear.
Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
This episode is Part Three in a series on the Counseling...
2025-01-2423 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#54: Aaron Petrie, LPC-MHSP - Helping Athletes Through TherapyIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Aaron Petrie, LPC-MHSP, about helping athletes through therapy. They discuss how athletes can benefit from therapy, barriers to athletes starting therapy, athletes being people first, the concept of strength transfer, the importance of therapists practicing what we preach, congruence and authenticity in therapy, the mental skill of ‘acting as if’, how we can act our way into thinking and feeling differently, how you can improve your relationship with anxiety, how we have emotions for specific reasons, focusing on what can go well rather than focusing on what could go wron...
2024-10-181h 01Counseling and Functional Fitness#53: Accept Hardship As The Pathway To Peace - Stoic Philosophy, Therapy, and Fitness (Part Two)In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses how adversity offers us opportunities to learn and to grow, the relationship between courage and fear, the Stoic philosophy in The Serenity Prayer, the relationship between addiction and trauma, the importance of focusing on what we can control, how our thinking affects our emotions, gaining strength from hardship, resilience, post-traumatic growth, the transformative nature of adversity, emotional intelligence, how the past can affect the present, the Stoic practice of premeditation of adversity, the importance of practicing mental skills and techniques, the mindfulness practice called Leaves On A Stream, and accepting...
2024-10-0329 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#52: Present Moment Strength - Stoic Philosophy, Therapy, and Fitness (Part One)In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses present moment strength, core principles of Stoic philosophy, viewing challenges as opportunities, the importance of focusing on what we can control, emotional intelligence, right effort, future-oriented thinking, and the power of the present moment.
Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
Books mentioned in this episode: 12 Rules For Life by Dr. Jordan Peterson, The Champion's Mind by Dr. Jim Afremow
This episode is Part One in a series of the Counseling and Functional Fitness podcast focusing...
2024-08-2017 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#51: Practice, Preparation, and Pursuing MasteryIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses the importance of practice, preparation, and pursuing mastery. He also discusses the concept of right effort, the value of hard work and personal responsibility, using time wisely, viewing obstacles as opportunities, growing from adversity, and the connection between self-confidence and mastery.
Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
Books mentioned in this episode: The Champion’s Mind by Jim Afremow, The 50th Law by Robert Greene and 50 Cent, Mastery by Robert Greene, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, Re...
2024-07-1937 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#50: Applying Adlerian Therapy with Clients in Recovery From AddictionThis episode is an adapted version of a presentation that Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, gave at the 2024 Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on June 15th, 2024.
In this episode, Adam discusses the therapeutic skill of encouragement, the Adlerian philosophical concepts of how all actions are purposeful, phenomenology (which means therapists understanding their clients' perspectives), and lifestyle (which means the client's blueprint for facing challenges in life). Adam also discusses the 4 phases of Adlerian therapy in this episode.
While this episode, is not a complete overview of...
2024-06-2245 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#49: Building Strength and Courage Through TherapyIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses how people can build strength and courage through therapy, the importance of being aware of and using our strengths, the relationship between fear and courage, the importance of the therapist’s journey of healing and improvement, and the pursuit of excellence in therapy.
Books mentioned in this episode include: Resilience by Eric Greitens, Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Gerald Corey, The Courage To Create by Rollo May, Mastery by Robert Greene
Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/
2024-05-1518 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#48: Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, and Performing Your BestThis episode is an adapted version of a presentation that Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, gave to the student athletes at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee on March 18th, 2024. In this episode, Adam discusses how emotions affect performance, what resilience is and how building resilience can help us in our performance arenas, the relationship between how we think and feel affects how we perform, the stages of growing after adversity, how strength can come from pain, methods for improving emotional intelligence, using our strengths both in and out of the performance arena, looking for opportunity in difficulty, and how...
2024-03-2238 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#47: Strengthen The Body, Strengthen The MindIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses lessons he learned from competing at a functional fitness competition in Nashville, Tennessee. Topics discussed include mental composure, the importance of our thoughts, mental fortitude, the helpfulness of mantras and strong reminders, reminding yourself of your inner strength, and learning through difficulty what we cannot learn any other way.
Books mentioned in this episode include: As A Man Thinketh by James Allen, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.
Adam's Psychology Today...
2024-01-3154 min
Grief Observed PodcastEpisode 24 Grief Conversations with MaryToday's guest is Dr. Mary Raykowitz. She speaks about the loss of her mother and father. Mary is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience with mental health.
Her email is mbraykowitz.lpc@gmail.com
If you would like to be on the podcast, please contact me at griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com.
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2024-01-201h 08Counseling and Functional Fitness#46: Dr. Nate Zinsser - Choosing A Confident MindIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with performance psychologist Dr. Nate Zinsser about the concept of the first victory, building and protecting confidence, being curious about imperfections and mistakes, using selective attention, training and strengthening mental filters, managing our mental bank account, the sewer cycle and the success cycle of how our thinking affects our emotions and therefore affects our performance, and how choosing confidence makes all the difference in the journey of growth.
Dr. Nate Zinsser is a renowned performance psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to...
2024-01-0631 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#45: Opportunity In Every Difficulty: Counseling From An Adlerian PerspectiveThis episode is an adapted version of a presentation by Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, at the 2023 Tennessee Counseling Association conference in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, Adam discusses core concepts of Adlerian philosophy, including encouragement, helping clients move from a 'felt minus' to a 'desired plus', and therapeutic insight, as well as the 4 phases of Adlerian therapy, the Adlerian push-button technique, and the Adlerian technique of early recollections.
Books mentioned in this episode: Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Gerald Corey, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Introduction to Theories of Counseling and...
2023-11-1645 min
Reimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia BeckerHow to Become a Worry-Free Parent with Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSPAnxious parents. Anxious families. Anxiety is contagious. How do I know if I’m an anxious parent? And if I am one, how is that affecting my kids? What can I do about it—for their sake and for mine? Therapist and author Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, joins Amy Julia Becker on the podcast to talk about:How to identify and stop anxiety loopsWhy failure is good for parents and kidsCommon parenting strategies that DON’T workPractical tools for changing thought and behavior patternsPLUS you get to lis...
2023-11-1449 min
The Chronic Illness TherapistsEp 42: Chronic Illness, Anxiety, Intuition, and The Impact of Trauma on the Body w/ Meg Bearman MA, LPC-MHSP, ATR-PIn this podcast episode, Meg Bearman MA, LPC-MHSP, ATR-P discusses the connection between physical pain, emotions, and the mind-body relationship. We emphasizes the importance of understanding how physical pain can distract from emotional well-being. Meg also talks about the work she does in integrating trauma therapy and art therapy, highlighting the significance of the mind-body connection in healing. The conversation touches on topics such as chronic illness, anxiety, intuition, and the impact of trauma on the body. Overall, the discussion sheds light on the complexities of pain, emotions, and the therapeutic process.
We discuss
• What is art therapy
• Why you...
2023-10-1958 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#44: Justin Cotler - Virtuosity, Humility, and Maximizing PerformanceIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Underdogs Athletics Head Coach and Co-Owner Justin Cotler about helping people learn and grow from adversity, moving at the speed of trust, self-confidence, identity, and the roles that virtuosity and humility play in maximizing performance.
Justin's instagram: @justincotler
Adam's Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
2023-10-1331 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#43: Mental FitnessIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses what mental fitness is, a tool for improving your emotional intelligence, emotional and cognitive work capacity, viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth, the importance, in therapy, of the therapist's journey of growth and healing, and the role that reflection plays in mental health and fitness.
Books mentioned in this episode include: Permission To Feel by Dr. Marc Brackett, Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Post Traumatic Success by Fredrike Bannink, Resilient by Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson, The Making of a Therapist by Louis Cozolino...
2023-09-1923 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#42: Dr. Julie Foucher - Growth Through AdversityIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Dr. Julie Foucher about the importance of rest and recovery, the shadow sides of strengths, how problematic behaviors can serve protective purposes, how progress is a constant process of refinement, the pursuit of balance, grateful processing, the power of the stories we tell ourselves, and growth through adversity.
Dr. Julie Foucher is a board-certified family physician and has completed her coursework through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Biomedical Engineering and completed her medical school and residency...
2023-08-1733 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#41: How To Build Self-ConfidenceIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses how to build self-confidence, how to respond to self-doubt, how to make your future self proud, the importance of thought patterns, and how character precedes achievement.
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
Books mentioned in this episode:
Applied Sports Psychology edited by Jean Williams and Vikki Crane, Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday, 12 Rules For Life by Dr. Jordan Peterson, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Introduction to Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy...
2023-07-2124 min
The S2 Podcast with Mike Segovia and Sharon K. Ball LPC-MHSPEpisode 15-"Why is it so Hard to say Goodbye?" with Mike Segovia and Sharon K. Ball LPC-MHSP"Goodbye always makes my throat hurt."Charlie BrownOn this episode of the S2 Podcast, Mike Segovia and Sharon K. Ball will be discussing the very difficult process of saying goodbye. Whether it's a loved one or a pet that has passed, or saying goodbye to your kids as they head off to college, the grief from saying goodbye can be really difficult, even traumatic at times. Tune in as Mike and Sharon will be sharing their own difficult experiences of saying goodbye, and they will offer some practical tips that can help you deal...
2023-07-1130 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#40: Dr. Blake Huddleston - The Power of IdentityIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Dr. Blake Huddleston about purpose, how the past can impact the present, helping athletes restore confidence and mentally recover after injuries, how facing challenges in fitness can help us face challenges in life, self-talk, the role of visualization in goal-setting, relative intensity, making the most of your new normal, finding your new 100 percent, and the power of identity in mental health and fitness.
Dr. Blake Huddleston, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist and the owner of Volunteer Physical Therapy and Performance in Murfreesboro, TN...
2023-07-031h 00Counseling and Functional Fitness#39: Dr. Matthew Cowling - The Importance of ConsistencyIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Dr. Matthew Cowling about motivation, the mental and physical risks of inactivity, the importance of acting while feeling unpleasant emotions, the importance of consistency, small victories, and focusing on what you can do rather than focusing on what you cannot do.
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Dr. Matthew Cowling's Instagram: @dr.matthewcowling
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Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
2023-06-1233 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#38: Strong Body & Strong MindIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses what it means to have a strong body and a strong mind, what mental toughness is, how to build inner strength, how to respond to your inner critic, the benefits of persistence and self-control, as well as the differences between being proactive and reactive.
Books mentioned in this episode: Sport Psychology by Dr. John Perry, Applied Sport Psychology edited by Jean Williams and Vikki Krane, Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, Never Finished by David Goggins
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2023-04-0322 min
Counseling and Functional Fitness#37: Michael Hayes - You Are Your Only CompetitionIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Michael Hayes about viewing yourself as your only competition, creating strength from failure, being open-minded about your identity, the importance of reflection, and making your future self proud.
Books mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear, 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson, and Resilience by Eric Greitens
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
2023-03-2058 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#36: Training Think Tank Coach Mike McGoldrick - Mental Preparation For PerformanceIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Training Think Tank coach Mike McGoldrick about mental preparation for performance and competition, building confidence, how effort is a choice, and the importance of putting yourself in environments where you can grow.
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
You can learn more about Mike and Training Think Tank at https://www.trainingthinktank.com
2023-01-2429 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#35: InvictusIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC, talks about the poem called Invictus by William Ernest Henley. He discusses post-traumatic growth, realizing your strength, how people heal from trauma, the importance of your thoughts, and how to think more positively.
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Books mentioned in this episode: Post Traumatic Success by Fredrike Bannink, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
2022-11-1629 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#34: Training Think Tank Coach Mike McGoldrick - Becoming A Better CoachIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC, talks with Training Think Tank Coach Mike McGoldrick about becoming a better coach, the importance of surrounding yourself with great people, creating your own style of helping, taking responsibility for your growth, helping people overcome adversity and difficulty, and the importance of trying often.
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
You can learn more about Mike and Training Think Tank at https://www.trainingthinktank.com
2022-09-3024 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#33: Emotional IntelligenceIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC, discusses how you can better understand your emotions and improve your emotional intelligence, as well as how you can use your emotional intelligence to improve yourself and help others.
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
Books mentioned in this episode: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett, Boost! by Michael Bar-Eli, Endure by Cameron Hanes, and The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford.
2022-09-0125 minCounseling and Functional Fitness#32: Hope in ActionIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC, talks about the power of hope and optimism, how to beat resistance, the importance of reflection, and how you can improve yourself and help others.
Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness
Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com
Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
2022-07-1418 min
Counseling and Functional Fitness#31: Resilience in Mental Health and FitnessIn this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC, talks about the role that resilience plays in mental health and fitness, how you can make your future self proud, being great versus being average, and improving our understanding of how our thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected.
Adam's Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913
2022-06-1711 min
A Way Through015 - Identifying Strengths to Overcome Addiction with Dean Porterfield, LPC-MHSP, NCCWelcome to A Way Through, a podcast brought to you by Archway Academy! The purpose of this podcast is to remind you that though you may not see it now, something different is possible; Recovery is possible!
**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of Archway Academy. Any content provided by our student co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of Archway Academy itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion...
2022-05-0347 min
Psych TalkEpisode 32 | Relationships & Self-Esteem with Kelsey Wonderlin, LPC-MHSPIn today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Kelsey Wonderlin, LPC-MHSP, a self-esteem and relationship therapist from Tennessee. Kelsey shares her expertise on the intersection between self-esteem and relationships, discussing both how self-esteem impacts the type of partner one seeks out and how relationships can impact one's self-esteem. Kelsey describes aspects of unhealthy and toxic relationships and discusses everything from the fighting and abuse we think of in toxic relationships, to the other end of the spectrum of co-dependency. Further, Kelsey describes how individuals can break unhealthy patterns in their relationships, as well as enhance their self-esteem within t...
2020-11-2336 min
Navigate Life RadioAnxiety "Whack-A-Mole"
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2019-07-1300 minNavigate Life RadioLivestream 11-13-18This is the audio version of a video livestream from YouTube on 11/13/18. To check out the full video, head over to navigatelife.co
Quick look at todays psychology headlines. If you're interested in self-help, psychology and psychotherapy, join me as we learn the latest in understanding what it means to be human.
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2018-11-1300 minNavigate Life RadioNL72: How To Stay Faithful In Your RelationshipThe psychological tricks we play on ourselves to stay faithful don’t actually work in real-world cases. But there are ways we can stay faithful in our relationships that are already built in to our mind.
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2018-09-2800 minNavigate Life RadioNL71: You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Hangry
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Navigate Life Radio 71: You Wouldn’t Like Me When I’m Hangry
I talk about the term “hangry”, how it is now officially a word, what it means, and what to do about it. I also talk about how the news is making yo...
2018-09-0400 minNavigate Life RadioNL70: Angry People Not As Smart As They Think
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Navigate Life Radio 70: Angry People Not As Smart As They Think
I go over some new research showing how angry people overestimate their intelligence, but may not be as smart as they think they are.
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2018-08-2800 minNavigate Life RadioNL69: Why It Seems Everyone Is Angry With YouI talk about how we can misread faces as angry, even when they aren't. Also, a Japanese wife’s interesting method of asking her husband to help with anger.
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2018-08-2200 minNavigate Life RadioNL68: Dealing With MortalityNavigate Life Radio 68: Dealing With Our Own Mortality
Coping with thoughts of our own death is common in counseling. Those thoughts can morph into anxiety. I give my thoughts on mortality and how to distinguish between feelings of fear and anxiety about it, and how best to cope.
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2018-08-1600 minNavigate Life RadioNL67: Humble NarcissismNarcissism has long been seen as a stable (consistent) personality. But what if there were subtle aspects of that personality that could allow for a strong, highly competent person with leadership abilities?
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2018-08-1300 minNavigate Life RadioNL66: Temporal FocusShould you focus on the past, present, or future? There are advantages and disadvantages to each, and this episode analyzes which works best.
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2018-06-1300 minNavigate Life RadioNL65: Getting Good at Choosing Problems
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Clients go to counseling looking for answers. But what they really want is the answer that gets them everything they want without all things they DON’T want. This is unrealistic. A wise person knows they will always have problems, so they get good at choosing th...
2018-05-3100 minNavigate Life RadioNL64: Anxiety, Work, and Kids
Do you know how to recognize anxiety in your child, especially, if they are very young? And what do you do if you figure it out? I answer these questions today, and also talk about anxiety and work performance.
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2018-05-2400 minNavigate Life RadioNL63: Does Relationship Compatibility Matter?Navigate Life Radio 63: Does Compatibility in Relationships Matter?
We assume that compatibility in relationships is the factor that's necessary for a long-term healthy relationship. But what if it's not... what if there is a factor that is more important?
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2018-04-2500 minNavigate Life RadioNL62: Coping with ChangeNavigate Life Radio 62: Coping with Change
Change is a difficult thing for a lot people to deal with, but in this episode, I talk about shifting our perspective on change to be able to take control over it, instead of letting it happen to us.
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2018-02-2100 minNavigate Life RadioNL61: No Need to RushNavigate Life Radio 61: No Need to Rush!
I talk about we rush more during the holidays with shopping, work, school, traffic, even our own counseling, and how now is the time we shouldn’t be!
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2017-12-0700 minNavigate Life RadioNL60: Stop Avoiding Pain!We are built to avoid pain, but in many instances, avoiding pain is only causing us more pain. I talk about what is happening to us when we do this and why we should be learning to tolerate more pain.
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2017-10-0400 minNavigate Life RadioNL59: People Aren't HonestPeople aren't honest with the way they think and feel about situations and relationships. This leads to a lack of honesty, transparency, and vulnerability, and ultimately to unhappiness. How do you change this? Listen in on the show!
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2017-09-2800 minNavigate Life RadioNL58: The Problems with TextingNavigate Life Radio 58: The Problems with Texting
I discuss the benefits we get from texting, but it comes with issues that can create miscommunication and wreck relationships if not used in the right way.
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2017-09-1900 minNavigate Life RadioNL57: Women Process, Men FixWhile it's not always the case, the tendency is for women to process through problems, while men want to fix them. This can cause a rift in a relationship. But due to the feminization of therapy, the focus has been on getting men to learn to process. But that's only half of the goal. The couple that can learn to process *and* fix will be the most successful.
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2017-09-1300 minNavigate Life RadioNL56: How Did I Get Into Counseling?I often get asked about how I got into the counseling profession. Why did I choose to be a therapist? What led to it? In this episode I let you inside to hear my story about how I got here.
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2017-08-2900 minNavigate Life RadioNL55: How Does Exercise Reduce Anxiety?We all know that exercise helps reduce anxiety and panic. But do you know *how* it helps? I talk about how exercise (both physical and relaxation exercises) helps our body reduce anxious symptoms.
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2017-08-0800 minNavigate Life RadioNL54: Dealing With Summer StressNavigate Life Radio 54: Dealing With Summer Stress
I talk about the stress that we incur naturally when the heat gets bad, and how this can impact us mentally in a negative way.
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2017-07-2400 minNavigate Life RadioNL53: Can Money Buy Happiness? Yes!In this episode I talk about how research has shown that money can actually buy happiness. But there's a limit to the amount of money, and after that it's not doing you much good.
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2017-07-1700 minNavigate Life RadioNL52: Why Are We Attracted to "Crazy"?!Today I talk about our attraction to people who seem to treat us well or badly at random times. We can frustrated with the relationship (and ourselves), but I discuss why this happens and how to recognize when it's time to get out.
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2017-07-1300 minNavigate Life RadioNL51: 3 Types of LiesNavigate Life Radio 51: 3 Types of Lies
I talk about lies of commission, omission, and assent, and how not understanding these can mess with healthy communication in a relationship.
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2017-07-0400 minNavigate Life RadioNL50: Types of ProcrastinationToday I talk about procrastination and how everyone thinks it's a bad thing. I argue that there is healthy and unhealthy procrastination, and you can only take care of it when you know which one you do.
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2017-06-2700 minNavigate Life RadioNL49: Personality Traits That Lead to SuccessNavigate Life 49: Personality Traits That Lead to Success
In today's episode, I talk about three personality traits that lead to future success (in all areas of life) that we can see in people as young as childhood. I also discuss a couple of sure-fire ways to be unsuccessful!
Big Five Personality Test- https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-test
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2017-06-2000 minNavigate Life RadioNL48: Should My Teen Be On Facebook?I talk about some recent Facebook news that parents need to know about when it comes to their teen. Moderate and Manage their online behavior!
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2017-06-1300 minNavigate Life RadioA Series of Unfortunate EventsA Series of Unfortunate Events- Due to an injury and an illness, I have not done a show in a few weeks. I will be back with a show next week, so stay tuned!
2017-06-0500 minNavigate Life RadioNL47: Fidgeting and Fidget Spinners!!Navigate Life 47: Fidgeting and Fidget Spinners!!
Today I talk about whether or not fidgeting is helpful for anxiety and ADHD, and if fidget spinners are a good idea.
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2017-05-1600 minNavigate Life RadioNL46: National Mental Health MonthNavigate Life 46: National Mental Health Month
I talk about taking the month of May as an opportunity to take a look at your own mental health and see if you've got anything you could work on!
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2017-05-0900 minNavigate Life RadioNL45: Don't Worry, Just Worry Less!Navigate Life 45: Don't Worry, Just Worry Less!
I talk about anxiety and worry, and what we are recently learning about it to help those who find themselves worrying often.
You’re Excited, Not Nervous. You Just Keep Telling Yourself That. http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/03/youre-excited-not-nervous-you-just-keep-telling-yourself-that.html
Worry — it does the body (and mind) good?
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/worry-it-does-body-and-mind-good
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2017-05-0200 minNavigate Life RadioNL44: Are Pets an Emotional Benefit?Navigate Life 44: Do People Benefit Emotionally from Pets?
I discuss Prince Harry coming out about attending counseling and why he did so. I also review what we know about the emotional and psychological benefits of pets.
Prince Harry Interview
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/16/prince-harry-sought-counselling-death-mother-led-two-years-total/
Pet Benefits Research
https://digest.bps.org.uk/2016/12/19/the-evidence-for-the-psychological-benefits-of-animals-is-surprisingly-weak/
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2017-04-1800 minNavigate Life RadioNL43: Physical Problems of AngerNavigate Life 43: Physical Symptoms of Anger
Today I'm talking about the ways in which feeling angry can harm you physically, as well as discuss a common mistake I see couples make. I also get on a soapbox about meetings, and my theory on the recent culture of "outrage".
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2017-04-1100 minNavigate Life RadioNL42: Get Rid of Irrational ThoughtsNavigate Life 42: Getting Rid of Irrational Thoughts - Last week, I talked about recognizing irrational beliefs. But once you see them, how do you confront them? I talk about that in this episode! - Leave a voicemail to get your questions answered on...
2017-03-2800 minNavigate Life RadioNL41: 5 Irrational BeliefsNavigate Life Ep41: 5 Irrational Beliefs
World Downs Syndrome Day is 3/21 (for the trisomy of the 21st chromosome)
https://worlddownsyndromeday.org
National Downs Syndrome Society- Buddy Walk
http://www.ndss.org/
5 Irrational Beliefs:
1) Musturbation
2) Awfulizing
3) Low Frustration Tolerance
4) Universals
5) Fairness
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2017-03-2100 minNavigate Life RadioNL40: What is Meditation?Navigate Life 40: What is Meditation?
I talk about what meditation is, what you can expect to get from it, who it's for (and who it's not). I will be putting out a video on my review of some meditation apps for iPhone, so stay tuned for that!
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2017-03-1400 minNavigate Life RadioNL39: Understanding AgoraphobiaNavigate Life 39: Understanding and Coping with Agoraphobia
I answer a viewers email about wanting to change careers, and addressing the way people get more stressed when we feel we have no choices. I then talk about how to identify agoraphobia and ways people can work on overcoming it.
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2017-03-0700 minNavigate Life RadioNL38: 10 Advantages of SadnessNavigate Life 38: The Advantages of Sadness
I get on my soapbox about social media posts being mostly pictures of quotes and how we can use better critical thinking skills when it comes to percentages of mental illness and divorce. I then talk about the 10 advantages to being in a bad mood.
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2017-02-2500 minNavigate Life RadioNL37: Surprising Symptoms of DepressionI talk about clinical depression and it's symptoms... even some symptoms you may never have thought to watch out for!
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2017-02-2100 minNavigate Life RadioNL36: Angry NarcissistsI talk about what narcissism is, and the ways anger is shown in this personality disorder, including "narcissistic rage".
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2017-02-1400 minNavigate Life RadioNL35: How to Gain Self-EsteemFor this episode, I talk about how we get self-esteem wrong and how to really go about building it. I also discuss a story from this weekend about irrational beliefs and anger.
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2017-02-0800 minNavigate Life RadioNL34: Sunday Evening AnxietyI answer an email from a listener about getting her boyfriend into counseling. Then I talk about the feeling of anxiousness we feel on Sunday evening, before we get our week started, and what to do about it.
2017-01-3100 minNavigate Life RadioNL33: Obsessions, Compulsions, and Getting HelpWhat's the difference between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Personality? And how does someone get help for this type of anxiety? We talk about it on today's show!
2017-01-2400 minNavigate Life RadioNL32: Stigma of Therapy?In this episode I talk about all of the work being done to stop the stigma of mental illness, and how I don't think it work. I talk about the stigma that I think is occurring, and it's of therapy itself, and why people who think therapy isn't for them are wrong.
2017-01-1700 minNavigate Life RadioNL31: We Only Have One FearWhile we all deal with fears and anxieties, if we analyze those fears down to their core, we really only have one fear. And I'm going to talk about it (and how to deal with it) on this broadcast.
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2017-01-1000 minNavigate Life RadioNL30: Introverts & ExtrovertsEver wondered what an introvert or extrovert is? It's a personality type, and in this episode I go into detail to explain how to know which one you are and why you need to know.
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2017-01-0300 minNavigate Life RadioNL29: Two Methods for New Year's ResolutionsWe talk about the Navigate Life podcast becoming Navigate Life Radio and the changes to the show in the coming year. We then dive into two methods for creating New Year's Resolutions, and one of the reasons I'm not always a fan of them.
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2016-12-2700 minNavigate Life RadioNL28: Types of Therapists and TherapiesHave you ever wondered what the difference is between a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, etc.? What about the types of therapy they do? Listen in to get a quick explanation of what each term means.
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2016-12-2000 minNavigate Life RadioNL27: Setting BoundariesIt's tough to set boundaries with the people in our lives. But it's also extremely important! Listen to learn more!
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2016-12-1300 minNavigate Life RadioNL26: Depression and the HolidaysDepression is usually just a symptom of other issues around the holidays. But these feelings still need to get managed, so this episode talks about ways to cope with depression. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web:...
2016-12-0600 minNavigate Life RadioNL25: Gratitude and the HolidaysI talk about people not asking themselves life's big questions anymore, why that is, and how we can use gratitude as a way to get back to those questions.
2016-11-2900 minNavigate Life RadioNL24: 2 Common Questions In Anger ManagementI talk about two common questions I get from clients when they're working on anger management. 1) Should I walk away in an argument? 2) Should I have an outlet for my anger? FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web:...
2016-11-1500 min
Navigate Life RadioNL23: Election Day AnxietyRecorded the day before election day in the US, 11/7/16, and I talk about how to reduce your anxiety going in to the election.
2016-11-0800 minNavigate Life RadioNL22: Anxiety, Depression, and Your DietIn this episode, I talk about food and supplements that can help reduce anxious and depressive symptoms. I also go into a short talk about the gut-brain connection. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web:...
2016-10-2500 minNavigate Life RadioNL21: Artificial Intelligence and RelationshipsWelcome to the Navigate Tech series of Navigate Life, where we talk about technology and its effect on our psychology, behavior, and relationships. Recent articles have looked at artificial intelligence and how we relate to each other and the AI...
2016-10-1800 minNavigate Life RadioNL20: Tips for Better Mental HealthRecorded on World Mental Health Day (10/10/16), and what a better way to celebrate it than to do a show on ways we can all improve our mental health! I talk about walking, meditation, massage, and counseling and why these things help us to improve the...
2016-10-1200 minNavigate Life RadioNL19: Four Horseman of the Relationship ApocalypseThis week I discuss the 4 Horseman of the Relationship Apocalypse... the four things to look out for in your relationship that can lead to divorce. Head over to Amazon.com to look for books by John Gottman to learn more. I also talk about tips for...
2016-10-0400 minNavigate Life RadioNL18: Helping Others with Anxiety AttacksRecording of Live Broadcast 9-26-16: Join me, psychotherapist Travis Hill, on Facebook Live and Firetalk every Monday at 5pm Central. This podcast is about learning to navigate your way through relationship struggles, mental stress, work problems,...
2016-09-2700 minNavigate Life RadioNL17: The Purpose of AngerThere are two main reasons (functions) why we have anger as an emotion. But they are actually steps one and three of a process... what's missing with step two? Navigate Anger: https://goo.gl/bZ123X FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC...
2016-08-1800 min2016-06-3000 minNavigate Life RadioNL15: Why Traffic Makes Us AngryWhy does commuting and being in traffic induce so much anger in people? We hear about incidences of road rage, and people relate to each other through traffic as a metaphor. Listen to this episode for an explanation! FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter:...
2016-05-1000 minNavigate Life RadioNL14: 5 Reasons to Try PsychotherapyThis episode is my thoughts on a recent article over at Elite Daily on reasons people should consider trying psychotherapy.Article: http://elitedaily.com/wellness/reasons-to-try-therapy/1472773/FB: /NavigateLifeTHTwitter:...
2016-05-0400 minNavigate Life RadioDoes Psychotherapy Work?Does psychotherapy work? Yes, but it has to meet this one condition in order to work. Take a listen!FB: /NavigateLifeTHTwitter: @TravisHillLPCInstagram: navigate_lifeWeb: navigatelife.co
2016-04-1500 minNavigate Life RadioGuilt vs. Shame. What's the Difference?What's the difference between guilt and shame? Listen up to find out more!FB: /NavigateLifeTHTwitter: @TravisHillLPCInstagram: navigate_lifeWeb: navigatelife.co
2016-03-0900 minNavigate Life RadioDealing With AggressionBeing assertive is great, but what happens when someone becomes aggressive and won't compromise?FB: /NavigateLifeTHTwitter: @TravisHillLPCInstagram: navigate_life
2016-03-0100 minNavigate Life RadioWhat Does It Mean To Be Assertive?When people tackle their own aggressive behavior, they may think the answer is to become passive. But that's not true... that person's concerns, feelings, and needs still matter! The goal then, is to become assertive. Listen to learn more!Web:...
2016-02-2300 minNavigate Life RadioSecrets to "Happily Ever After"Many people think that a long-lasting relationship is based in grand romantic gestures. But is it? Let's find out how you really get to "Happily Ever After".Link: Research Into What Makes a Relationship LastFB: /NavigateLifeTHTwitter:...
2016-02-1100 minNavigate Life RadioDoes Counting to 10 When Angry Really Work?Many people have heard that counting to 10 when angry helps prevent them from lashing out. But is that true? Does it really work? Yes! And no... Watch more to find out if it would work for...
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