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Whole Mind Wellness PodcastADHD and Executive Functioning: Episode 13ADHD is a widely and overly used diagnosis, creating skepticism for those who legitimately have ADHD. But ADHD is real, and its impact on executive functioning skills create a storm of misinformation about what it means to act ones age. In this episode, Monica talks about ADHD through the telling of her son's personal struggles. This episode is intended to educate the listener and provide insight into how biological and emotional age don't always match.To find out more about ADHD and its impact on Executive Functions, including a great chart that outlines the difference b...2021-09-1616 min

Whole Mind Wellness PodcastHow to Get and Stay Motivated: Episode 12Motivation is a hot topic these days. As COVID restrictions lift and people are re-entering the world in person, the feeling of overwhelm can lead us to lack of motivation. In this episode, I will discuss easy strategies to get and stay motivated.For additional resources, check out my workbook, The Art of Showing Up on payhip.com.About Monica:Monica Pitek-Fugedi is a licensed counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica owns a practice in Southeast Michigan called Whole Mind Wellness. Monica offers in-person and...2021-08-3113 min

Whole Mind Wellness Podcast3 Simple Ways to Conquer Fear: Episode 11We all feel fear from time to time. Sometimes the fear can be debilitating, keeping us from doing what we want to do. But there is hope! In this episode, learn about how to understand your fear so that you can feel more empowered to live the life you want. About Monica: Monica Pitek-Fugedi is a licensed counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica owns a practice in Southeast Michigan called Whole Mind Wellness. Monica offers in-person and teletherapy and sees people all across the state of Michigan. For more information...2021-04-0808 min

Whole Mind Wellness PodcastHow to Live a Values-Driven Life: Episode 10This episode will get you thinking about what it means to live a values-driven life. Learn about why we don't always reach our goals, and how identifying values can help you to set boundaries, manage emotions and live a more accepting life. The Art of Showing Up is a workbook that will guide you through the steps to identifying and living your values. For more e-books on how to live with anxiety, go to payhip.com/monicapitekfugedi Follow Whole Mind Wellness on Social Media YouTube ...2021-04-0107 min

Whole Mind Wellness PodcastExperiential Avoidance: Episode 9In this episode, you will learn what experiential avoidance is, how it is used to protect us, and how it can work against us. If you enjoy The Therapist's Guide to Getting Unstuck, b sure to subscribe, write a review and give us a 5-star rating. To download the e-book, How to Live with Anxiety: simple strategies to empowerment, go to https://payhip.com/b/3tv6 If you live in Michigan and are looking for a therapist, you can contact Monica at monica@wholemindwellness.com or register on www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com 2021-01-1515 min

Whole Mind Wellness PodcastAttachment Theory + Cobra Kai: Episode 8This episode of Therapist's Guide to Getting Unstuck is all about attachment style, plus a little commentary on the Netflix show, Cobra Kai. Attachment style is so important because it forms the foundation for how we show up to relationships in our adult lives. There are four primary attachment styles: Disorganize Avoidant Anxious Secure Learn about each of them and then take the quiz to see which style you fall into! link to e-book: How to Live with Anxiety: simple strategies to empowerment link to attachment style questionnaire 2021-01-0723 min

Whole Mind Wellness PodcastToxic Positivity: Episode 7When positivity has gone too far, it is said to be toxic. In this episode, Monica will explain what toxic positivity is, how it affects us, and what we can do to avoid it. Be sure to check out Monica's new e-book, How to Live with Anxiety available on the Amazon Kindle store and by clicking the link below. A simple, easy to read strategy to help you to feel better immediately. Download the e-book: How to Live with Anxiety: simple strategies to empowerment Follow Whole Mind Wellness on Social Media 2020-12-3113 min

Whole Mind Wellness PodcastBest Ways to Get Unstuck: Episode 6In this episode of Therapist's Guide to Getting Unstuck, you will learn what keeps us stuck and some of the best strategies for getting unstuck. Monica is a nationally certified, licensed practicing counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica's practice, Whole Mind Wellness offers in-person and online counseling to adults and couples across the state of Michigan. Go to www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com for more information, to read Monica's blog, or to make an appointment. Follow Whole Mind Wellness on Social Media YouTube Instagram FaceBook To...2020-12-1008 min

The Mindgal PodcastNew Podcast!In this episode, Monica introduces her new podcast, Therapist's Guide to Getting Unstuck. Since starting MindGal a few years ago, Monica has opened a private practice in southeast Michigan, specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica continues her blog on her practice website, Whole Mind Wellness. To continue to follow Monica, be sure to subscribe to the Therapist's Guide to Getting Unstuck Monica is a nationally certified, licensed practicing counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica's practice, Whole Mind Wellness offers in-person and online counseling to adults and couples across the state of Michigan...2020-12-0902 min

Whole Mind Wellness PodcastObsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Episode 5This episode of Therapist's Guide to Getting Unstuck takes you through the different types of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and walks you through simple exercises you can start immediately to begin reducing symptoms. Monica is a nationally certified, licensed practicing counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica's practice, Whole Mind Wellness offers in-person and online counseling to adults and couples across the state of Michigan. Go to www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com for more information, to read Monica's blog, or to make an appointment. Follow Whole Mind Wellness on Social Media YouTube Instagram 2020-12-0311 min

Whole Mind Wellness PodcastTrauma Bonding: Episode 4.1Trauma bonding is not often talked about subject. In this episode, you will learn what trauma bonding is, how to know if you have experienced trauma bonding, and ways to get out of a trauma bonded relationship. For more information bout trauma bonding, click here Monica is a nationally certified, licensed practicing counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica's practice, Whole Mind Wellness offers in-person and online counseling to adults and couples across the state of Michigan. Go to www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com for more information, to read Monica's blog, or to make an appointment.2020-11-2813 min

Whole Mind Wellness PodcastWhat's Your Story? Episode 3In this episode, Monica discusses how our bottom line self-defeating beliefs frame the stories that we create to make meaning of events in our lives. Learn a simple tool to help you to find out what your bottom line self-defeating belief is, and learn strategies to challenge your thoughts. Monica is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. She sees clients all across the state of Michigan. To learn more about Monica or to schedule an appointment, visit www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com 2020-11-1213 min

Whole Mind Wellness PodcastSettle Down: How Emotions Work: Episode 2In this episode, Monica takes you through the workings of the brain to learn about how anxiety looks in the brain. Learn about the limbic system, which consists of the thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus. Each part of the limbic system tells us about emotion. When one part is online, others are offline. This episode will provide you with strategies for calming the amygdala and reducing stress. You can follow Monica on YouTube by searching Whole Mind Wellness, PLLC or by clicking here Monica is a licensed practicing counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatments...2020-10-1515 min

Whole Mind Wellness PodcastBreaking the Mental Health Stigma: Episode 1 Whole Mind WellnessIn this first episode of the Whole Mind Wellness Podcast, Monica gives a brief introduction about who she is and what the podcast is all about, and will talk about ways that we can go about erasing the stigma surrounding mental health. For more information about Monica, or to schedule an appointment, visit her on her at www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com You can also subscribe to Monica's YouTube channel *Whole Mind Wellness, PLLC), where she offers education and strategies providing education about mental health and overcoming obstacles. https://www.youtube.com...2020-10-0813 min

The Mindgal PodcastOpposite Action and Coping Ahead: Episode 32Sometimes our emotions get the better of us. When they do, we tend to react in the same way we always have. If you are anything like me, you might find that the same old reaction is not working for you anymore. In today's episode, I am going to explain two approaches from DBT called opposite action and coping ahead that will help you to re-think how you think. Take a listen and drop me an email at monica@mindgal.com to let me know what you think! --- This episode is sponsored...2020-04-1615 min

The Mindgal PodcastCOVID-19: Anxiety, Grief, and Why are We Social Distancing? Episode 31Most of us have spent at least two weeks adhering to the shelter in place order. Two weeks of rumination, uncertainty, fear and in some cases, grief. Anxiety looks different in the face of a national pandemic. Grief is felt differently when we cannot say good-bye to our loved ones. In the midst of all the disconnect from the world and each other, it can be easy to not only social distance but emotional distance. I am devoting this episode of MindGal to talk strategies to help manage anxiety, grief and the change that we are all...2020-04-0624 min

The Mindgal PodcastAre You Outcome Dependent? MindGal Episode 30Are you so focused on the end prize that you lose sight of everything in between? Or maybe you judge your success, capability or worth by things you can see, here or touch. This is all part of outcome dependency, and it is a great way to ensure anxiety and fear. Listen to this episode to find out if you are outcome dependent and what you can do to stop it. For more information on anxiety and mental health topics, visit the MindGal website at www.mindgal.com. You can see Monica's profile on...2020-02-0612 min

The Mindgal PodcastEverything Means Nothing: Episode 29What if I were to tell you that everything that you think causes anxiety actually doesn't? In this episode of The MindGal Podcast, I explain why no events have meaning. In the second segment of this episode, I dive deeper into the meaning of common emotions. Be sure to subscribe to The MindGal Podcast so that you never miss an episode, and check out www.mindgal.com for more resources and articles about all things mental health! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://a...2019-12-1223 min

The Mindgal Podcast3 Easy Steps to Stop Ruminating: MindGal Episode 27We've all been there. We find ourselves fixated on something that happened, something we did, or ways we are being perceived. The list goes on. It's called thought rumination and it can be debilitating. On today's show, I am going to teach your 3, easy steps that you can take immediately that will end your rumination. Take a listen, and drop me an email at monica@mindgal.com to let me know how it worked for you! Be sure to subscribe to The MindGal Podcast. You can follow the link at https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message to leave...2019-11-1418 min

The Mindgal PodcastThe 5 Imposter Syndrome Types and How to Get Over Them: MindGal Episode 26Imposter Syndrome. It's a real thing. In a nutshell, it is feeling like we are a fraud in our own life. We exacerbate being an imposter by the fear that we will get found out if we don't keep up the charade. On this week's MindGal Podcast, Monica goes over the 5 types of imposter syndrome and how to challenge them. The 5 types are: The Perfectionist The Superman/woman The Natural Genius The Soloist The Expert Which one are you? Make sure to subscribe to The MindGal Podcast on any of the podcast...2019-10-2420 min

The Mindgal PodcastAre You Getting Something Positive from Anxiety? Episode 25You hate feeling anxious. It makes you feel stuck, helpless, sick, etc. You say you want out, but do you really? On this week's episode we explore what might be keeping you connected to your anxiety. Check out more resources on anxiety at www.mindgal.com. You can also download some free cheat sheets to help you manage your thoughts at www.mindgal.com/resources/ Feel free to email Monica with comments about this show or suggestions about future shows at monica@mindgal.com Remember, you are worth the effort it takes to...2019-10-0319 min

The Mindgal PodcastHow to Use the C.A.L.M. Technique to Tackle AnxietyAnxiety is tough. It can be all-consuming, completely messing with our thoughts. But there is hope. Using the C.A.L.M technique will help you to take control of your thoughts so that they don't control you. Find more about C.A.L.M. by subscribing to the MindGal website at www.mindgal.com, where you can get a free download to guide you in the process. Be sure to subscribe and give The MindGal Podcast a 5-star rating. Remember, you are the worth the effort it takes to live an inspired...2019-09-1915 min

The Mindgal PodcastCommunication Destroyers and How to Fix Them: Episode 22In this episode, Monica discusses John Gottman's theory of the four horseman of communication. These "horseman," as Gottman calls them, act as destroyers of communication. While Gottman's work is centered around marriage and family, the communication styles and techniques to overcome them can transcend across all types of relationships. Monica will walk you through each type of destructive communication style, including how to recognize when you are using it. She will also give you antecdotes to turn negative communication into positive communication. The Four Horseman are: 1. Criticsm 2. Contempt 2019-09-0521 min

The Mindgal PodcastCalming the Mind with Breathzone: An Interview with Trainer, Rebecca Kordecki On this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing trainer, Rebecca Kordecki, Transformational Life Coach and Breathwork Coach. Rebecca is also the creater and founder of Flip Your S.W.I.T.C.H and Breathzone. These programs are designed to use your breath to calm your body and mind and empower you to live your most fulfilled life. Rebecca's motto is to stand on your story instead of standing in your story. Her work has proven results from the most at-risk youth to anyone who wants to gain more control of their...2019-08-2225 min

The Mindgal PodcastCognitive Distortions: Episode 20We all have them, those messages in our head telling us all the negative things about ourselves. They're called cognitive distortions. On this episode, I will explain 15 cognitive distortions that inhibit a growth mindset and stunt our personal growth. To learn how to counter these distortions, subscribe to MindGal (www.mindgal.com), and you will have access to information that will be released next week. You will also have access to many resources that will help you to manage anxiety, panic attacks, and overcome life obstacles. Be sure to subscribe to the MindGal Podcast...2019-08-1519 min

The Mindgal PodcastThe 3 Things You Need to Know About FearFear. We all have experienced it. Some of us let it show up and let it pass. Others fester on it until it develops into a full-blown anxiety attack. On today's short podcast episode, you will learn about 3 things you need to know about fear, and be given some tools to help you face your own fears. To learn more about the one simple truth about fear, go to www.mindgal.com/truthaboutfear. For additional resources to help manage anxiety, go to www.mindgal.com/resources Thanks for listening! -Monica 2019-08-0109 min

The Mindgal PodcastAre You A People Pleaser? Episode 18We all know those people. Maybe we ARE those people. You know, the ones who who don't know how to say no to anyone? On this episode, we are talking all about what makes a people-pleaser a people-pleaser. Is it because they are just nice people, or is there an underlying psychology behind it? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to download the quiz to find out if you have people-pleasing tendencies, and get some simple tools that you can use right now to help you say no! Be sure to subscribe to The...2019-07-1819 min

The Mindgal Podcast3 Ways to Manage WorryDo you ever let your worry get the better of you? If you struggle with anxiety, you do. Worry can easily transition to anxiety if we don't get a handle on it. In this episode of The MindGal Podcast, we will go over 3 things you can do right now to help manage your worry. Be sure to subscribe to www.mindgal.com to get the latest information about anxiety and other mental health resources! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send i...2019-07-1021 min

The Mindgal Podcast3 Ways to Silence the HatersHaters are everywhere. How do we learn to silence their voices so that they don't affect our ability to live our best life? Listen to this week's episode of The MindGal Podcast where Monica talks about the 3 things you can do when confronted with a hater. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message 2019-06-2726 min

The Mindgal PodcastGaslighting Episode 15Do you ever feel crazy and don't know why? Have you ever had anyone tell you that they didn't say something that you know that they said? You might be dealing with a gaslighter. Tune in to this week's MindGal episode to learn the 11 warning signs of gaslighting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message 2019-06-2021 min

The Mindgal PodcastHow to Overcome Imposter SyndromeImposter Syndrome is the feeling of inadequacy. Some of us feel it situationally, some feel it in every circumstance. On this episode, learn more about what imposter syndrome is and ways to overcome it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message 2019-06-1323 min

The Mindgal Podcast4 Ways to Challenge Fixating ThoughtsAs anxiety does, it creates an unsettling atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. As we try desperately to find control in these situations, our mind will often fixate on something, usually something that is completely out of our control. on this episode, Monica walks you through 4 things you can put into place right now to stop the mental fixation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message 2019-06-0619 min

The Mindgal PodcastHow to Relieve Anxiety in 3 Easy StepsAnxiety is a piece of work. It feeds on fears and insecurities. It is the main course at the dinner table. It is also the appetizer and dessert. Anxiety is like cookie monster, constantly whispering "feed me" (said in a gruff, cookie monster voice).Sometimes it can feel easier to feed the beast than to fight it off. When we live with something for a period of time, it becomes part of who we are. I'll use the example of my hair. From as young as I can remember, I have been complimented on my hair. So much so that...2019-06-0313 min

The Mindgal Podcast3 Easy Ways to End Negativity Bias: Episode 12Today, Monica is talking all about our propensity to lean toward the negative. It's called negativity bias, and there is an evolutionary explanation for it. After listening to this short episode, you will have 3 new, easy techniques to use to manage your negativity bias For more resources to manage anxiety, check out www.mindgal.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message 2019-05-3013 min

The Mindgal PodcastThe 3 Things You Should Absolutely Not Say to Someone with Anxiety. Episode 11When we are feeling anxious, the last thing that we want to hear is someone telling us to calm down. There are so many things that people say in the name of being helpful that end up being the opposite of helpful. On this episode of The MindGal Podcast, we are going to talk about the three things you absolutely should never say to someone who is anxious, and the three things you SHOULD say in their place. You will not want to miss this episode! Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...2019-05-2115 min

The Mindgal PodcastThe Pretzel: Life with Anxiety. Interview with Lisa LarkHow can a pretzel ruin your entire day? Tune in this week as Monica interviews life-long friend and anxiety sufferer to learn about how anxiety can present in children, adolescents and adults. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message 2019-05-0942 min

The Mindgal PodcastSorry/Not Sorry: Four Ways to Stop Apologizing and Start Empowering: Episode 9On this episode of The MindGal Podcast, we focus on the word sorry. Often a word that is overused in situations where it is not warranted. Listen to this episode to learn about four situations where "I'm sorry" is most commonly used, and replacing it with more empowering language. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message 2019-05-0122 min

The Mindgal PodcastHow Unrealistic Expectations Feed AnxietyAre your expectations too high? Do you feel like a failure if you fall short of everything on your to-do list? Listen to this episode to learn how to set attainable goals and realistic expectations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message 2019-04-2522 min

The Mindgal PodcastThree Ways to Calm Anxiety: Episode 7Anxiety comes along at our most defenseless moments. Listen to this week's episode to learn three sure-fire ways to calm anxiety and stress. For an additional list of anxiety-reducing techniques, read this week's blog post Show notes additional resources click here to access The MindGal Podcast page Subscribe to MindGal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message 2019-04-1824 min

The Mindgal PodcastAnxiety: The Frenemy You Can't Live WithoutWe all have experienced that friend who smiles to our face and talks poorly about us behind our back, yet we cannot seem to stop being friends with them. They are our frenemy. Anxiety is just like this friend. When you have been living with it for so long, it becomes a part of who you are, making it difficult to let go. This episode will explore why anxiety is like the frenemy that we can't live without. Monica will provide the listener with suggestions on how to break up with anxiety for good. Subscribe to www.mindgal.com...2019-04-1121 min

The Mindgal PodcastEpisode 5: Perfectionism and the College Admissions ScandalOn this episode of The MindGal Podcast, we finish our 3-part series on perfectionism by talking about the recent college admissions scandal. For show notes, go to --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message 2019-04-0419 min

The Mindgal Podcast9 Signs You Might Be a PerfectionistPerfectionism is thought of as the need to be without flaw, but is it more than that? Join Monica in this episode of The MindGal Podcast as we talk more about what perfectionism is, and the 9 signs that you might be a perfectionist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-mindgal-podcast/message 2019-03-2823 min

The Mindgal PodcastA Perfect Storm: The Relationship Between Anxiety and PerfectionismIs perfectionism a socially acceptable way to present anxiety? Monica interviews Andrea Zellner, doctorate in Educational Psychology, to discuss the idea of perfectionism. Often a label of success, perfectionism is actually a spoke in the wheel of anxiety. Andrea shares with us her relationship with perfectionism, and traces it back to her elementary days when she was told she had test anxiety in second grade. Topics include the underlying issues surrounding the need to be perfect, how parenthood exposes our insecurities, and ways to battle unhealthy belief pattern. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...2019-03-1837 min

The Mindgal PodcastFear of FailureOn this week's episode, we talk about failure and what it means to us. Why are we so afraid of failure? What are the stories we are telling ourselves about what failure and fear mean, and is it possible to change? Everyone has a story. We have the story that is reality, and the story that we tell ourselves. The story that we tell ourselves trumps the reality every.time. The idea of what failure is, is not an exception. If you are living with anxiety, you probably have already told yourself the story that failure is not...2019-03-0718 min

The Mindgal PodcastEpisode 1: What is this podcast all about?Sometimes it is difficult to find the time to read articles. Or, maybe you want something to listen to on the way to work, walking the dog, or doing chores around the house. I feel ya. Sometimes I wish I could take an article and turn it into an audio so that I didn't actually have to sit still for the time it takes me to read it. We are in a world of multi-tasking (although I read somewhere that there is no such thing as being able to multi-task, but who knows. I feel like I do it all...2019-02-2804 min