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Finding Her Happiness#68 SEEING ABORTION (through the lens of a childless woman)"What is taking place in America is a war against a child. And if we accept that the mother can kill her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another?" St. Mother Teresa (1997)Hello, sweet friend. Welcome back to another episode of Finding Her Happiness. The above quote, believe it or not was spoken over 27 years ago. To be exact, it was February1997 at the National Prayer breakfast in Washington DC which was attended by the then president and first lady. Why am I reading it? Well, I'm reading it because it ties...2024-08-2728 minFinding Her HappinessEp42 PRAYERS, DEVOTIONS AND MORE!!O JESUS, I SURRENDER MYSELF TO YOU!!!Hello and welcome to another episode of Finding Her Happiness! Today I will be sharing with you some of my favorite prayers, devotions and more. Tune in to hear awe inspiring words from our Lord Jesus Christ. Want to see what else I am up to? Follow me here:https://www.instagram.com/findingherhappiness23Email me anytime here:gmail.com/findingherhappiness23Resources from today's chat:Novena: www.fullofgraceusa.comJesus Today: https://www.jesuscalling.com/books...2024-01-0930 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 41 HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!STOP MAKING NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS!!! And start doing this instead. Listen in to learn more!Follow me here;https://www.instagram.com/findingherhappiness23Email me here:findingherhappiness23@gmail.com2024-01-0212 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 40 MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Welcome to my Christmas episodeMerry Christmas!!!! It is here, the birth of our Savior! What a joyous occasion. For today’s chat I want to talk about two different topics. First, I thought it would be interesting to look up the reason we celebrate Jesus' birthday on December 25th. Second, I want to share a Christmas message to you from God. More on this shortly.Follow me here:https://www.instagram.com/findingherhappiness23https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/why-do-we-celebrate-christmas-on-december-25.html2023-12-2619 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 39 Disciplining Your HeartHey sis! Welcome to episode 39. I am, as always, so glad you decided to join me. Today I will conclude the three part series that is my own twist of the advent season. It all began in episode 37 when I spoke about preparing your hearts for what is coming next and then in episode 38 I focused on how to quiet your heart as your prepare and now, today, I will be discussing disciplining your hearts as you prepare for the next thing in your life.P.S. Happy 3rd Week of AdventReady to follow me...2023-12-1915 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 38 Quieting Your HeartWelcome sweet sister to episode 38 where we will be exploring the whats, hows and whys of quieting your heart. Today I am keeping things really short but super sweet.Why is it important to quiet your heart? Besides the importance of being able to hear God speak to you, I also believe it is important to quiet your heart so your mind can rest. The more you practice this skill of quieting your heart the more peace and calmness you will have in your life which in turn make it possible for you to deal with the next...2023-12-1214 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 37 Preparing your Hearts for What's Next in your LifeHappy December friend! Can you believe we are here already?!...the end of 2023??!!!In preparing for my December episodes, I wanted them to have a common theme like I did in November regarding gratitude. In thinking on topics the season of Advent, which is now upon us, came to mind.When you hear the words “preparing your hearts,” what comes to mind? Is it, prepare my heart for what? Or I don’t know how to prepare my heart? Or maybe you are thinking, why do I need to prepare my heart? Regardless of which question or questi...2023-12-0519 minFinding Her HappinessEp36 Being Grateful in the Storm(s) of Life: The How to MaintainPART THREE IS HERE!!!Welcome sweet friend to the last of my three-part series on being grateful in the storm(s) of your life. I pray thus far this information has been transformational for you. Thanks so much for listening in to today's chat on how to maintain an attitude of gratitude throughout your life. Follow me here:https://www.instagram.com/findingherhappiness23This is Why prayer:https://www.crs.org/resource-center/why2023-11-2819 minFinding Her HappinessEp35 Being Grateful in the Storm(s) of Life: The WaysWELCOME TO PART TWO OF OUR THREE PART SERIES ON GRATITUDE IN THE STORM(S)!!!Last week I introduced a variety of storms we may face in life as well as the whats and whys. Today I will speak on the ways in which you can begin being grateful in the midst of your current storm(s).PS I am most GRATEFUL for YOU!!!!Follow me here:https://www.instagram.com/findingherhappiness232023-11-2118 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 34 Being Grateful in the Storm(s) of Life: The What and WhysWELCOME TO EPISODE # 34!!Today is the first of THREE episodes on being grateful in the storm(s) of life. Today I will discuss the WHAT and WHYS. Follow me here:https://www.instagram.com/findingherhappiness232023-11-1320 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 33 EncouragementIf I told you that there is actual good in this world, would you believe me? If I told you there is actual good, dare I say a lot of good in your life, would you believe me? If you answered no to either or both of those questions, you most definitely need to keep listening because today is all about the good stuff! Welcome to episode 33 friend! I realized recently that my last three episodes have been a bit on the heavy side. As a result, I decided to encourage you today as I shine some light on the...2023-11-0718 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 32 Mid-Life Crisis: Real or Myth?"A midlife crisis is a shift in identity that sometimes affects middle-aged adults between the ages of 40 and 60. At this halfway point in life, people tend to reevaluate their lives and confront their own mortality. For some, this becomes a significant issue that affects their relationships and careers."Welcome to another episode of Finding Her Happiness! Today is all about the mid-life crisis you may or may not be experiencing in your current life. Either way, listen in to learn the what's, why's and how's in regards to this all too...2023-10-3125 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 31 No to Peace Equals Yes to War **INNER SELF**Welcome to another episode of Finding Her Happiness! Last weeks episode on how to remain faithful while suffering followed by the war in Israel prompted me to discuss todays conversation, the importance of having inner peace. I titled today’s episode "No to Peace Equals Yes to War," because that in a nutshell is why war ever begins both the kinds of wars that are happening currently in the world as well as the war within ourselves and/or our lives. How? Actually it’s relatively easy in that most people are more comfortable staying in the unhealthy, the dysfunctional, the...2023-10-2423 minFinding Her Happiness**BONUS EPISODE!!!** A little PSA for you todayDrop your DM's here:https://www.instagram.com/findingherhappiness23ORShoot me an email:findingherhappiness23@gmail.com2023-10-2009 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 30 Remaining Faithful While SufferingCORRECTION - I mentioned in this episode that it is #29 but it's actually #30!! Sorry for any confusion.Joseph Langford’s book, Mother Teresa’s Secret Fire, is one of my favorite books. If you have not yet, do yourself a favor and read it soon! St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta was an incredible person who is loved by millions of people around the world. She is loved by Catholics, Protestants, Buddist, agnostist, Jews, and dare I say, even a few atheist. She is simply a beautiful soul who said yes to God over and over...2023-10-1731 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 29 Why are YOU still Catholic?Hello hello! I know I say this a lot and I know I am just a wee bit biased, but today’s conversation is another good one. In episode 4, “Why I am still Catholic” I speak about my own journey back to the Catholic faith. Technically I never left the Church but due to my then on going struggles with certain aspects of the Church, I feel in a way God did bring me home again. I won’t be retelling my story, rather I want to know why you are still Catholic. I am fully aware this is not an actua...2023-10-1028 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 28 Praying the Rosary TogetherHappy October! Originally I had planned on releasing a different episode but then it dawned on me last week that October is the month of the rosary, so in honor of it I wanted to devote the very first episode of October to our Blessed Mother and the Rosary. With that said, I am doing something new, I am going to lead you in praying the rosary. To learn a bit more about the history of the rosary, be sure to check out the link below..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVRLZNKEk94Follow me here...2023-10-0327 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 27 What the "F"?! (No, not that "F")WHAT THE "F?!" I know what you are thinking and shame on you! Just kidding! Seriously though, this title is a total play on words. Today I will be discussing 10 different words that begin with the letter "F" starting with FORGIVENESS! Each word will be broken down, further described and then I will share with you how to make each into something you may never have thought of before. Ready, set, let's go!!Welcome friend to Findind Her Happiness! I love that you are here!Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/findingherhappiness232023-09-2628 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 26 Reacting v. RespondingARE YOU A HOT HEAD? DO YOU REACT OR RESPOND TO PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS?Hey friend! Welcome back. Today's conversation is NOT at all what I originally intended! Listen in to learn how I went from "I'm scraping this mess!" to "No, I can do better. Here goes nothing."We live in a reactionary world full of reactionary people. Let's NOT do like the world and instead let's do what God calls us to do, STOP, THINK, and RESPOND. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/findingherhappiness232023-09-1914 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 25 Follow-up conversationHey friend! Welcome to ep. 25. Today we will be discussing the questions I asked in last week’s episode, titled Dear Women, where I read to you the letter written to women by St. Pope John Paul II or St. JP2, as he is affectionately referred to by many. If you have not yet listened to ep 24, you may want to go back and listen now. Either way, let’s go ahead and jump right into this follow up conversation.As always, I am so glad you are here! Want to chat more? Slip into my DM's here:2023-09-1229 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 24 "Dear Women," A letter to women from St. Pope John Paul IIHey friend! Today will be a bit longer, a bit different, but a whole lot of good stuff! Today I will be reading the letter written to women by St. JP2 in 1995. He said a great deal of true and beautiful things about women, to women. Listen in to learn more!www.instagram.com/findingherhappiness23www.gmail.com/findingherhappiness232023-09-0536 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 23 Change and Happiness2023-08-2916 minFinding Her HappinessEp 22 Roaming CatholicWelcome friend! We are rolling on down the line towards episode 22, the Roaming Catholic. A roaming Catholic is basically someone who goes to different Catholic churches each week. Sometimes they double back around especially if they don’t have a whole lot to choose from. I believe most people who roam tend to do so for one of three reasons. Listen in to learn more. Also, I will be giving you 10 reasons why you need to stop roaming and start settling into a new church parish that you can call home.In case you didn't know, I am so...2023-08-2212 minFinding Her HappinessEP 21 Balance and HappinessHey friend! Welcome back! Today I am talking all about finding, having and maintaining balance in your life. I do need to pause here and point out that having actual balance in life is not possible. I know, you are probably confused right now, rolling your eyes and letting out a heavy sigh, but hopefully I can explain it a bit better to where it will make more sense. The reason why we can’t have actual balance in our lives is because life is not a flat, wide, straight surface that makes it easy to navigate. I do have go...2023-08-1513 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 20 - **SPEACIAL FEATURE** St. Elizabeth Ann SetonHey friend. Welcome to episode 20!! As you always hear me say or as you will continue to hear me say, I am so happy you are here and that you chose to listen in today. If you did not see my post on IG this past Friday, Aug the 4th where I shared my thoughts for today’s conversation, no worries, I will fill you in now. I decided that I wanted to tell the story of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for two reasons, first because a couple of months ago I told you how I will periodically feature one pa...2023-08-0813 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 19 - What's Your Legacy?: The story of AlexisWelcome to episode 19 of Finding Her Happiness! Today's conversation is a bit different but still worthwhile (if I do say so myself). Listen in to learn more about how the greatness of God can be found in one particular American national park as well as how to begin leaving behind an incredible legacy today. Glad you are here my friend!Find me at www.instagram.com/findingherhappness232023-08-0129 minFinding Her Happiness**MINISODE** Dealing with the Darkness of the WorldWelcome to my first MINISODE episode! When I realized I didn't have time to create, record and get my episodes to my editor in time, I knew I had to pivot hence this minisode episode. As this is being released, Tuesday July 18th, I will be in Victor, ID making my way to the Tetons! I cannot wait and will tell you more once I am back.For now, I hope you enjoy this minisode conversation about how to navigate the heaviness of today's world. Enjoy friend!2023-07-1817 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 17, Remaining Faithful Despite Your Struggles"If you allow the cloud of darkness that is currently casting a shadow over you to expand and form a funnel cloud, then you will also allow the storm to blow you over, knocking you down to the ground and hold you there with its might and strength."Hey friend! Today's conversation is one I feel will definitely resonate with you. There is a wonderful book called Mother Teresa's Secret Fire that speaks about her personal struggles with God, with her beliefs, as well as with her faith. When I first read about the darkness she...2023-07-1120 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 16 Happy 4th of July!!! Freedom and HappinessHappy 4th of July! What an amazing country to be born into! Am I right?! Welcome to a special edition of Finding Her Happiness When I realized that the 4th fell on a Tuesday I knew I had to do a special episode focusing on being a woman in America especially with all the controversy happening in our country today surrounding women and women’s rights. Before I continue please know this IS NOT a political episode. I am not here as a Republican or Democrat. I am here first as a daughter of God and a sister of Christ, se...2023-07-0414 minFinding Her HappinessEp. 15 Marriage and Happiness"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible." - Harry Burns, When Harry Met SallyOne of the greatest movies of all times! That and sixteen candles of course. I can literally quote both movies verbatim. The 80’s was such a great decade but I am digressing. Although I could spend an entire episode discussing all of my favorite movies from the 1980’s, I actually chose this quote because of today’s conversation on marriage and happiness. As I was ma...2023-06-2723 minFinding Her Happiness**NEW FEATURE*** The Lives of Great Women Saints: St. DymphnaIn case you are wondering who St. Dymphna is as well as why I am talking about her, hold that thought, you’re about to learn all about it. But before I go there, welcome back! I love that you decided to listen in to yet another episode of Finding Her Happiness. You may now be wondering, why oh why Mary are you talking about a saint with a very weird name? Don’t you know that I need for you to keep telling me ways in which I can find happiness? Yes, of course I know and I have not...2023-06-2014 minFinding Her HappinessFriendship and HappinessHey friend! I have a question for you, are you wondering or have you wondered why I refer to you as friend as well as sister? If so, I get it! I probably would too. In doing research on how to have a successful podcast, one of the first things the pros teach is that when you record a podcast it is important to know who you are speaking to because in the podcast world, if you are speaking to everyone, you are speaking to no one. As a result, I decided that friend or sister seemed more fitting because...2023-06-1330 minFinding Her HappinessI Shouldn't Have to Ask Him!A few questions, how many times a day do you find yourself saying, I shouldn’t have to ask him? Or does he really not see the hamper next to his dirty underwear that is on the floor? Or maybe this, I shouldn’t have to tell him to put his dishes in the dishwasher! He has arms! I am going to take a wild guess and say, you ask or say these things to yourself or out loud repeatedly every day or at minimum, every week. I know, it is very frustrating when your husband just does not see it o...2023-06-0618 minFinding Her Happiness"I have no idea who I am!" Finding yourself and your happinessWHO AM I? WHAT DO I LIKE? WHAT DO I NOT LIKE? Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions before? I know I have! It’s hard to figure out the person you are without tapping into the roles you play such as wife, mom, daughter, and/or friend. I work with a lot of women who struggle to identify who they are as “just Molly or Susan or Kate,” (insert your name here). Too many women lose themselves in their identities as “David’s wife” or “Janie’s mom.” Do you realize God not only created you with a plan in min...2023-05-3021 minFinding Her HappinessBody Image and HappinessDo you remember the first time you noticed your body? Do you remember the moment you realized you didn't like your arms? Your thighs? Your stomach? Are you still struggling to look in the mirror and see the temple God gave you that is your body? Hang on tight friend! Today's conversation is all about how we see and feel about our bodies as well as how we can move pass our struggles in order to learn to love, cherish and appreciate this one body God gave us. Thanks so much for listening, subscribing and for your reviews...2023-05-2322 minFinding Her HappinessSubmissiveness and Happiness“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands." Ephesians 5:22-24. This one scripture can send many of women into a tail spin! Before you decide this episode is not for you, please keep reading. I am speaking on the topic of wives submitting to their husbands not only because I believe it is an im...2023-05-1620 minFinding Her HappinessAre You There God? It's Me (your name)“I’ve been looking for you God. I looked in temple. I looked in church. And today, I looked for you when I wanted to confess. But you weren’t there. I didn’t feel you at all” This is a quote from the 1970's book, Are You There God? It's Me Margaret by Judy Blume. No, today's episode is not about this book, rather the title is very fitting for today's conversation and parts of the book's theme is also relevant.Have you ever felt like Margaret? Even though she is a fictional character, I believe as Christian...2023-05-0918 minFinding Her Happiness**INTERVIEW** Catholic speaker and panelist for The Catholic Underground TV, Kathleen HigginsTHIS IS MY FIRST INTERVIEW!!!!!Welcome to episode #7, my very first interview. I am so excited about this episode because number one, I love Kathleen, and number two, having others on my podcast is such a nice addition. I met Kathleen back in February of this year when she presented as the main speaker at my church's annual women's conference, Devoted. I loved her speaking style, sense of humor and overall personality. As I was preparing for my first interview, I initially had no idea who to ask until one day the Lord said, "What about Kathleen Higgins?"...2023-05-021h 00Finding Her HappinessSinglehood and happinessHey sister! Today's conversation is all about what to do while you're single and waiting for "Mr. Right" as well as how to handle the reality that God may be calling you to the single life. I remember vividly the day, in my mid 30's, when my then pastor, Fr. Karl said these words to me, "Mary, God may be calling you to the single life and it's okay if He is." Although I did not say this to Fr. Karl for fear of sounding disrespectful, but I sure did think, "That is a terrible thing to say...2023-04-2522 minFinding Her HappinessChildlessness and happinessAre you currently dealing with the struggles of not having a child? Are you still grieving the children you never had? Does your heart have a child-sized hole in it? Today I am sharing both my own story of childlessness as well as how you can heal from your grief. We live in a world where people will assume you have chosen to be a career woman instead of a mom. A world that sometimes encourages women to not have children. Whether you are in the middle of infertility or on the other side of child bearing years, not having...2023-04-1722 minFinding Her HappinessWhy I'm (still) CatholicWhen determining my topics for the first 10 episodes of FHH, I knew I wanted to share my story with you regarding why I am (still) Catholic. Although I am a cradle Catholic, (meaning I was born a Catholic), I still had a lot of struggles with my faith throughout my life. Today's episode is about my Catholic journey from young adulthood to the present day. I recorded this episode with you, the woman struggling in her Catholic faith, in mind. I recorded this episode in hopes, that no matter where you are on your faith journey, you will feel inspired...2023-04-1116 minFinding Her HappinessMenopause and HappinessFriend, today’s conversation is a juicy (and a bit colorful) one. I talk about this topic often in my personal and professional life for two reasons: first it is very relevant to me in my current life and second, because it probably is the same for you. Women in perimenopause need to talk more about what happens to us and how we can find happiness in this very weird, awful, “why didn’t anyone tell me this s***,” phase of life. For the women who are not quite here yet, please do yourself a favor and LISTEN IN! Truth be told...2023-04-0429 minFinding Her HappinessAnxiety and HappinessAre feeling overwhelmed and anxious most days? Do you struggle to know what to do with it all as well as how to be happy? If yes, You are in the right place friend! Today’s episode is all about anxiety as well as how to find your happiness with it, through it and despite it. There is absolute hope and happiness ahead. Anxiety does not have to control your life. Believe it or not, you can learn how to control it instead. I am speaking to you about how God can heal and help during this struggle. Lastly, I am...2023-03-2826 minFinding Her HappinessWelcome to Finding Her Happiness!Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast. I am so glad you decided to listen in to today’s conversation. I thought it would be fun to start off by telling you a little bit more about myself. This may be the first time you are hearing my name or you may be familiar with who I am because you’ve listened to my first podcast, Meet Me on the Couch. Either way I think it’s fun to know more about the person you are dedicating time to each week. In today’s episode I will also be shari...2023-03-2115 minFinding Her HappinessWelcome to Finding Her HappinessAre you struggling to find happiness in your life? Does happiness seem foreign or perhaps impossible for you? Are you struggling in your Catholic faith? Do mental health issues create obstacles to happiness? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you are in the right place. I invite you to join me every Tuesday for in-depth conversations on mental health and faith. Come feeling uncertain and leave feeling inspired. God has a plan for your life sweet friend, and it is rooted in the happiness that comes only from Him.2023-03-1701 min
Meet Me on the CouchEp. 16 - Farewell (for now)Hello, my friend! It's been too long! Here is my latest update on what I have been up to these last two months. In today's episode, I am chatting about my current state of discernment and how I am feeling lead to creating another blog. Listen in to learn more. In case you are wondering, this isn't goodbye, just a simple farewell. I will return to the podcasting world in the near future. Until then, don't forget to save me a seat. It's time to meet up!2021-08-2906 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 15 - It’s time to pivot!My friend, it’s time for me to pivot. What am I talking about? I have decided to “niche down” to better serve you and to make the absolute most of this podcast. Today I am sharing with you my thoughts on Meet Me On The Couch as well as why I am taking a hiatus for the month of July. I am coming back in August so stay tuned to hear more on all the good stuff that is yet to come! Grab your seat friend, it’s time to meet up!Email me here: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-06-2215 minMeet Me on the CouchMinisode Monday - Ep. 8 - Discernment: figuring out what you are called to doWelcome to Minisode Monday! Today in this brief yet informative episode, I am talking about discernment. I am in the season of discerning the next move in my career. What are you discerning today? Are you being called to do something that may or may not be out of your comfort zone? Whatever you are trying to figure out (career, relationships, finances, etc.), I encourage you to take one of the steps I mention in this episode to help the process along. Grab a seat friend! It's time to meet up.2021-06-1411 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 14 - My first interview! A candid conversation with my husband RyanWelcome to my very first interview episode! I decided it would be fun to interview my husband Ryan for my first interview. Today, we discuss Ryan’s version of how we met, his thoughts on being married to a marriage counselor, and what we are learning along the way. Grab your favorite seat because I think you’re gonna like this one. It’s time to meet up!Follow me here: @meetmeonthecouch Email me here: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-06-0731 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 31 - Sign #5: Chronic painIt's day 31!!!! This means today is my last day for daily recordings in honor of Mental Health Awareness month. It's been fun friend but I am ready to get back to my regular bimonthly recordings along with my minisodes in between beginning next Monday, June 7th. In today's conversation, I am discussing a fifth sign that may tell you that you need a counselor, living with chronic pain. Chronic pain alone is a challenge for millions of people, but most people don't realize that sometimes chronic pain is more about past trauma than actual pain. Grab your seat, it's time...2021-05-3109 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 30 - Sign #4: You are struggling with a big decisionHappy Sunday! Welcome to day 30th, May 30th, the second to last day of recording my daily recordings for Mental Health Awareness Month. Today I am discussing the importance of going to counseling when you are struggling to make a big decision. I am also sharing my story of going to counseling in my 20's when I struggled to decide about my career. Grab a seat my friend, it's time to meet up!Follow me: @meetmeonthecouchEmail me: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-05-3006 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 29 - Sign #3: You've never been to therapy beforeDay 29 is here and ready for your listening pleasure. Today I am discussing the third sign telling you that therapy may need to happen sooner versus later. Although it may sound weird that the fact you have never been to therapy is a sign you may need therapy, I promise, I explain my rationalization and I think it will make more sense to you. Grab a seat friend, let's meet up!2021-05-2906 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 28 - Sign #2, Unresolved Traumas: both little t and BIG TWelcome to day 28 where I am sharing sign # 2 that will tell you that you probably need some counseling. I am discussing trauma, specifically little trauma (little t) and big traumas (BIG T) and why it's a must to deal with either. Time does not heal your wounds, my friend, what you do in that time does the healing. Find your seat, it's time to meet up!Follow here: @meetmeonthecouch2021-05-2810 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 27 - Five signs you may need therapy: Sign #1, having a poor pickerWelcome to day 27! Today is the start of the last five days of May which means the last five days for my daily recordings. I am discussing five signs that will tell you that you need therapy. Today I am beginning with the first sign, having a poor picker. If you are the person who dates/marries the same kind of person repeatedly, you may have a poor picker. The key to stopping this pattern of unhealthy relationships begins with awareness and then moves on to therapy. Join me on the couch to learn more!2021-05-2706 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 26 - Medication: one tool in your toolboxDay 26 is here! Today I am talking about my thoughts on medication and when to know if you need it. Medication is simply one tool in your toolbox of healthy coping skills. It is used as a tool and not as a fix. Listen in to learn what you need to be doing when the medication is working and how to know when it's time to get off of it. It's time to meet up!Follow me: @meetmeonthecouchEmail me: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-05-2607 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 25 - Venting v. complaining: Guess which one is better?Welcome to day 25. Today I am discussing the difference between venting and complaining, why venting is best as well as how to vent effectively so as to prevent it from becoming complaining. Let's meet up my friend!Follow me: @meetmeonthecouch2021-05-2507 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 24 - Go for a walk, seriouslyWelcome to day 24. Today I am telling you why you need to take a walk. I am discussing my 10 point scale that I love using in my practice, why it's important for you to strive for progress and not perfection, and lastly the benefits of a simple walk. Grab you walking shoes friend, it's time to meet up!Follow me: @meetmeonthecouchEmail me: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-05-2407 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 23 - Open, real conversation about my not so great dayDay 23 has (finally) arrived! This one was uploaded late my friend and I do apologize. Listen to learn what the heck happened today. I decided to just be real and have a candid conversation with you about how I have been struggling today and what has helped me along the way. We don't get over our struggles, we work through them.2021-05-2409 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 22 - Happiness and Joy are not the same thingWelcome to day 22! I have a few questions, are you happy? Do you have joy within you? Do you know the difference between the two? Listen in as I explain the difference between joy and happiness as well as how to achieve both. I am so happy you're here. Let's meet up friend.2021-05-2310 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 21 - Learn how to shut your negative voice up!Welcome to day 21! We're down the last 10 days of May which means tomorrow begins my last 10 days of daily conversations with you. I am telling a personal story today about how my negative, insecure thoughts almost got the best of me. Listen in to learn more about how to shut "that" voice up so you can receive the REAL truth! Follow here: @meetmeonthecouch2021-05-2210 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 20 - My second favorite coping skill: seated meditationDay 20 has arrived! Welcome back friend. Today I am discussing my second favorite coping skill, seated meditation. Yesterday on day 19 I told you all about my "Write, Burn, Release," which also benefits me greatly. If you are struggling with stress or anxiety today, I strongly encourage you to take a listen and learn more. It's time to meet up!Follow here: @meetmeonthecouch2021-05-2005 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 19 - One of my favorite coping skills: Write, Burn, ReleaseDay 19! Today I am sharing one of two coping skills that I love to use to help me when I am stressed and overwhelmed or just not feeling "right." This first technique I coined, "Write, Burn, Release." The name is fairly obvious but I break it down for you anyway. Listen in to learn more. Stay tuned tomorrow to hear more about my other favorite coping skill. Let's meet up!2021-05-1905 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 18 - Do you have control issues? Let's take a quiz to find outWelcome to day 18. We are over halfway there! Today I am talking about whether or not you have control issues. I have a short, fun quiz for you to take (nothing scientific!) to help you identify any possible control issues. I confess that I do have control issues but I am happy to say I have been working continuously for several years to avoid controlling and instead letting go. Are you ready to find out? Grab a pen and paper, it's time to meet up!Catch up with me here: @meetmeonthecouch or meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.comResource: 2021-05-1809 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 17 - Give yourself permissionWelcome to day 17! I am discussing the importance of giving yourself permission and why you should do so today. We tend to get caught up in the "have to's" or the "I shoulds" when we really need to focus more on the "It's okay if I say no to_____." My friend, learn how to give yourself permission. You'll thank me later. Let's meet up!Catch up with me here:@meetmeonthecouchmeetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-05-1706 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 16 - Give yourself graceDay 16 here friend. Have you ever thought about giving yourself some grace? Do you even know what it looks like or means to give yourself grace? If you answered no to either question, tune in to learn more about giving yourself grace. I look forward to meeting up soon!Catch up with me here:@meetmeonthecouchmeetmeonthecouch1@gmail.comSweet friend, thank you (as always) for listening to my podcast. If you have just a minute, I would love it if you could hit the like and subscribe buttons. Every like counts.2021-05-1607 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 15 - Grief: different types, stages of grief and how to healWe are halfway done! Welcome to day 15. Today I will be discussing the different types of grief, the stages of grief, and how to heal from your grief in a healthy way. We all experience grief throughout our lives, some more than others, the key is to face it head-on and avoid running from it. It runs with you my friend, never leaving your side until you heal from it. Follow me @meetmeonthecouch2021-05-1514 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 14 - Part 3 on Codependency: How to Heal From ItToday is day 14, part 3, on codependency. I am sharing with you how to heal from codependent relationships. As stated on day 13, codependency is very unhealthy and oftentimes toxic. It is important to not only recognize you are codependent but also to learn how to break the cycle. Follow here: @meetmeonthecouch or Email here: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.comResources:Codependent No More by Melody BeattieThe Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie2021-05-1410 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 13 - Manifestations of CodependencyDay 13 is a great one! Listen in to learn why codependent relationships are one of the worse kinds of relationships and how codependency can manifest in the enabler and the dependent. You are definitely going to want to sit down and take notes for this episode. Let's meet up friend!@meetmeonthecouchmeetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-05-1414 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 12 - Codependency: What is it? How to recognize your own codependencyDay 12 has arrived!!! Welcome back to my 31-day special in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Today I am discussing what codependency is all about as well as ways to tell if you are in a codependent relationship. Days 13 and 14 will be a continuation of day 12 so be sure to stay tuned and check them all out! @meetmeonthecouchmeetmeonthecouch1@gmail.comResource:www.mhanational.org2021-05-1211 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 11 - Boundaries: six types that are a must in your lifeWelcome back friend! Today is day 11 and I am sharing with you what boundaries are, why they are important, and six types that are a must to have in your life. @meetmeonthecouchmeetmeonthecouch1@gmail.comResource: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your LifeHenry Cloud and John Townsend2021-05-1214 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 10 - My Top 10 favorite coping skillsDay 10 is all about my top 10 favorite ways to cope with this crazy life that I love.2021-05-1106 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 9 - A decluttered home leads to a decluttered mindDay 9 is here! Listen in to learn more about the importance of decluttering your home in order to make space for clarity and calmness in your mind. Clean off a space on your couch friend, it's time to meet up!2021-05-1113 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 8 - Walking through your mudDay 8 is all about walking through your "mud" and how to keep moving through it trusting that eventually, it all turns to "dirt." It gets easier my friend but you must keep moving and pushing through. You do not get over your traumas, you work through them. @meetmeonthecouchmeetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-05-0706 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 7 - It's time to unpack your baggageSeven down, twenty-four to go! Welcome to day 7. Today is all about the baggage you carry through, life, the size of said baggage, and what you need to do to start unpacking it all TODAY! Thanks for tuning friend. Let's meet up!2021-05-0731 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 6 - Stop trying and start doingHey friend! Welcome to day 6 of my 31-day personal challenge to record an episode a day for the entire month of May. So far, it is a bit challenging but worth it. Today I am telling you why I believe you need to stop trying in life and start doing. I also have a 30-day challenge for you. Listen in to learn more. It's time to meet up friend.@meetmeonthecouchmeetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-05-0620 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 5 - Get uncomfortable and allow change to happenHappy Cinco de Mayo! Day 5 is being released today, May 5th, and it's all about the importance of allowing yourself to get uncomfortable so change can take place within you, your life, and your mind. The discomfort you feel is definitely worth it if it means either you stop repeating bad behaviors or you gain something tremendous! Go grab your margarita friend, it's time to meet up!Learn more about being mentally healthier here:@meetmeonthecouchmeetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-05-0512 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 4 - Keep therapy, drop NetflixWelcome to day 4! I must say I am really enjoying talking to you "on the daily." Today's conversation was a last-minute inspiration for me. I have had roughly a dozen or so clients over the last 15 years decide to give up therapy when faced with a financial crisis or other. Listen in to learn why that is a terrible idea and what you should give up instead. Have a seat friend, it's time to meet up!2021-05-0409 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 3 - What to do with lonelinessDay 3 is here! I hope you are enjoying listening to these minisodes as much as I am enjoying recording them for you. Today I am talking about loneliness, the one feeling most people do almost anything to avoid. I am sharing one of my stories about how I dealt with loneliness almost exactly 10 years ago to date. Save me a seat friend, it's time to meet up!You know the drill...Follow me here: @meetmeonthecouchEmail me here: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-05-0313 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day 2 - Move your mind and body sismultaneouslyWe're rolling into day 2 of my personal 31 day challenge to record an episode each day in the month of May. Today is a good one (if I do say so myself). Listen in to learn more on how the simple technique of moving your mind while moving your body can drastically reduce your anxiety and/or depression. Happy Mental Health Awareness Month friend!Want more? Be sure to check out my IG page: @meetmeonthecouch or head on over to my email: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-05-0208 minMeet Me on the CouchMental Health Awareness - Day1 - StillnessWelcome to day 1 of 31 days to a healthier you! Each day of May, Mental Health Awareness Month, I will record an episode on a particular tip/tool/technique to help you be healthier mentally and emotionally (physically is a bonus!). I am looking forward to this journey with you friend. I am passionate about helping people learn how to be healthier mentally, emotionally, and physically. You only get ONE life with ONE body dear friend. Live it wisely. Take care of it every single day. Grab your favorite beverage, find your favorite spot on the couch, it's time...2021-05-0111 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 13 - Racial division: my thoughts on what racism is and what we can actually do about itToday’s conversation will look quite different. I am tackling a subject matter that is very heated in our country, racism. We have a lot of chatter about racism happening not only in our country but in the entire world. I have some thoughts I would like to share with you in regards to what I think racism is really about as well as what we can actually do about it. There is a solution and although it appears simple, it can be very challenging to implement. I am up for the challenge friend! What about you?If yo...2021-04-2636 minMeet Me on the CouchMinisode Monday - Ep. 7 - The Great Racial Divide: my story, my thoughts, my solutionHey friend! Welcome to yet another episode of Minisode Monday! Today I am doing things a bit differently. Instead of just 10 minutes, this one goes to about 20 mins. Also, instead of a quick tip, I am telling you my story, my thoughts, and my solution when it comes to all the racial division in our country. I am excited to have this conversation with you. This is definitely a touchy subject, to say the least, but I feel passionate about mending this divide as well as helping people see the same thing through a different lens. Lastly, don't...2021-04-1920 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 12 - Spiritual Health: how to obtain it and why it matters to your overall healthHey friend! Welcome to episode 12. I apologize for the delay in releasing this episode but better late than never! I am excited to chat with you today about the importance of being spiritually healthy. I will be breaking down the differences between spirituality and religion, discussing the three ways spiritual health can improve your mental and physical health, and lastly, I have seven ways you can start developing or enhancing your spiritual health today. Follow me here: @meetmeonthecouchEmail me here: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-04-1227 minMeet Me on the CouchMinisode Monday - Ep. 6 - My favorite DIY home cleaning productsHappy Easter and Happy Spring friend! This episode is being released the day after Easter and here in Louisiana, spring has arrived and we are so glad to see her! Today would have been the release of episode #12 of MMOTC but instead, I have uploaded another minisode. I am sharing with you three of my favorite DIY home cleaning products that are worth trying. I challenge you to choose one of the recipes (found below) and commit to trying it for 30 days. I promise you will not only love your new homemade cleaning product but you will also love how...2021-04-0510 minMeet Me on the CouchMinisode Monday - Ep. 5 - Should you be offended by that?Welcome my friend to another minisode of Meet Me On the Couch! Today I am talking about when you should be offended and when you should not. I am also distinguishing the difference between a you problem and a them problem. Lastly, I have quick easy tips to help you when it's a you problem and how you can place your frustrations somewhere healthy. Take a 10 minute break and grab your favorite beverage. It's time to meet up!Follow me here: @meetmeonthecouchEmail me here: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-03-2910 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 11 - Letting go so you can receive something amazingHey friend! In today’s episode, I am sharing my story of meeting and marrying my husband. Our journey to meet one another was very different for us each. I am talking about the importance of letting go so you can receive something quite unexpected and perhaps even amazing. I am also talking about the importance of living your life while waiting for “your person.” Lastly, I want you to hear how very important it is for you to focus on what you have versus that which you do not. Welcome to episode # 11 friend. I am so happy you are here!2021-03-2228 minMeet Me on the CouchMinisode Monday - Ep. 4 - 3 easy tips to start eating (healthier) for your mental healthWelcome back to Minisode Monday! Every other Monday I am "sandwiching" short mini episodes of Meet Me On The Couch in between my longer episodes. Today I am giving you 3 easy tips to help move you away from unhealthy eating to healthier eating. What you put in your body directly affects your mental health so it is super important to choose wisely! Enjoy! As always, thanks for listening and subscribing. Follow me here: @meetmeonthecouchEmail me here: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-03-1507 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 10 - Stop existing, start livingAre you just existing in life or are you actually living your life? If you answered yes to the first part of this question, this episode is definitely for you! Today I am discussing what it means to be existing in life, how I choose to live my life, and why it is important for you to start living your life TODAY! Follow me here: @meetmeonthecouchEmail me here: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.comIn case you’d like to read more of my column, check it out here:https://issuu.com/catholicconnection2021-03-0817 minMeet Me on the CouchMini-sode Monday - ep. 3 - It's time to have fun my friend!Mini-sode Monday is back! Today is my third mini-episode. I am sharing with you the importance of having fun, what I like to do for fun, and how you can start having fun in your life today! I am so glad you are here friend. Grab a seat and let's meet up on the couch. Follow me here: @meetmeonthecouchEmail me here: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-03-0107 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. - 9 - Pt. 3: Children struggling with anxiety: why they struggle and how you can helpHey friend! Today is the last episode in my 3-part series on anxiety. If you haven’t yet, make sure to go back to episodes 7 and 8 to hear more about anxiety in adults and how the pandemic has affected our mental health. Today I am going to be sharing my own childhood journey with anxiety (that I didn’t even realize existed), the different types of anxieties children face, why I believe anxiety is increasing in young children and adolescents and lastly I have some great tips on how you can help your child deal with their anxiety. Cont...2021-02-2233 minMeet Me on the CouchMini-sode Monday - 2 - Burn and release techniqueWelcome to episode two of my Mini-sode Mondays! Today I am sharing one of my favorite techniques that I love to use when I am struggling to release negative thoughts or feelings. This technique is simple, it does not take much time, and best of all, it's effective! Listen in to learn more and don't forget to let me know your thoughts! Until next time, save me a seat on the couch friend!DM me here: @meetmeonthecouchEmail anytime here: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.comThank you for listening and for sharing with someone who could use...2021-02-1506 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 8 - Anxiety and how it relates to the pandemic, COVID-19, and the lockdownsHello friend! I am so glad you are here today because it will be another good one! Today is part two in a three-part series on anxiety. I am first discussing stats on anxiety, substance abuse, and pornography as they all relates to the pandemic, I will then fill you in on my clients and what I am seeing in them, and lastly, I have some suggestions for you in regards to what you need to do starting today to help deal with this world pandemic in a healthy way. We have a lot to talk about today so grab...2021-02-1020 minMeet Me on the CouchMini-messages: Finding stillnessHey friend! Welcome to the first episode of Mini-messages Monday! I will be dropping these little nuggets of goodness on the opposite days from the full episodes of MMOTC. Each episode will be 5 to 7 minutes. Short, sweet, and packed with great suggestions to help you have a better day. As always, save me a seat on the couch!Follow me: @meetmeonthecouchEmail me: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.comThanks for listening and thanks for liking this podcast!2021-02-0106 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 7 - Anxiety v. Anxiety Disorder: the ins and outs, the whys and hows, Pt. 1Hello friend! I am so glad you are here today because it will be a good one! Today is part one in a three-part series on anxiety. I am discussing the difference between “normal” anxiety and anxiety disorders, the different types I encounter most in my practice, why I believe so many people suffer from anxiety disorders, and how to cope in a healthy way. Make sure to have your pen and paper handy because you are going to want to write this down. Follow me: @meetmeonthecouchStart a conversation with me here: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-01-2532 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 6 - Make 2021 different by choosing to be different in your thoughts and actionsI have a question for you? How’s 2021 going so far? Is it feeling much different than 2020? If not, then today’s episode is for you. I will be discussing why it is important for you to change the way you think and behave in order to have a different new year, how to go about making these changes, and lastly, how to sustain your changes well beyond 2021. Don’t forget to follow me friend! (on social media that is):@meetmeonthecouchYou can also reach out to me anytime via email:meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.com2021-01-1120 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 5 - I'll (not) be home for Christmas: How to handle the unexpectedIn today’s episode, I am sharing the recent event that led to the decision to not spend Christmas with my family. I ultimately had three different ways I could choose to handle the curveball life decided to throw my way. I am first telling you my story, then sharing each choice I had to make, and lastly, I am breaking each choice down to further explain the impact they can have on your life. My challenge to you today is to face your curveball head-on and learn how to make the best choice with the best outcome for your li...2020-12-2816 minMeet Me on the CouchTransform your life, be the coffee beanAre you the carrot, the egg, or the coffee bean? Today I will tell you the story of being the coffee bean, why it's essential you choose to be the coffee bean, and ways you can begin transforming your life today! Press play, listen, get up, get moving, and make the CHOICE to think differently, to act differently, to choose differently. Contact me: meetmeonthecouch1@gmail.comFollow me: @meetmeonthecouchAlso check out:Ed Mylett - https://www.youtube.com/edmylettJon Gordon - https://positiveuniversity.com/Damon West: - https://damonwest...2020-12-1422 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 3 - Daily practice of gratitude journalingToday's episode is all about gratitude and how much it has changed my life. I will be sharing why you need a daily practice of gratitude journaling, what the experts are saying about it, and how impactful it will be on your life. As soon as you are done listening, grab a pen and paper and start writing 3 to 5 things you are most grateful for today. Avoid the usual (family, health, etc.) and get focused on all the little things around you that add up to bigger things. Follow me on Instagram: @meetmeonthecouchEmail me at: meetmeonthecouch1...2020-11-2924 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 2 - Aging with grace and enthusiasmToday I am talking about how to age gracefully and with enthusiasm. I recently turned 50 and have realized that getting older is actually pretty cool (minus a few aches and pains). I have also realized that learning how to age this way is rather easy. Listen in to learn a few easy steps you can implement today! Remember, getting old is inevitable, feeling old is not.2020-11-1720 minMeet Me on the CouchEp. 1 - Welcome to Meet Me on the Couch, I'm MaryToday's episode is my introductory episode where you get to learn a little about me and a lot more about my new podcast. I will be sharing why I decided to do this podcast as well as what to expect from Meet Me on the Couch.2020-11-0113 min