Feisty Mindfulness

Joelle does a little follow up from the last minisode and talks more about ways to care for your brain.  Links from this episode Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster You can find more resources and cool stuff, ask questions, or connect with us all over our social media!!! We would love to hear from you! Facebook.com/FeistyMindfullness Instagram.com/FeistyMindfullness Twitter.com/fmindfulness FeistyMindfulness.com

We’ve gotten requests for how to deal with thanksgiving and the holidays in general with mental health especially with the pandemic causing additional stress sooo here we go! On this episode, Joelle and Caleb discuss some fun ways to make this Thanksgiving memorable, even if it is wildly different than we're used to.  Links from this episode: www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/coronavirus/thanksgiving-coronavirus-what-to-know/2367273/ For Happier Holidays in Quarantine, Practice Gratitude This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving and COVID The Power of Giving Thanks in Tough Times

Today's minisode picks up on some themes from Episode 27: You're overwhelmed and its not your fault.  Join in the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or, send us an email! Facebook: Facebook.com/Feistymindfulness Instagram: @Feisty.Mindfulness Twitter: @Fmindfulness Email: feistymindfulness@gmail.com

On this episode, Joelle guides us through a meditation on connecting with the 4 elements and a way to use this imagery and meditation for mental health.  You can find more resources and cool stuff, ask questions, or connect with us all over our social media!!! We would love to hear from you! Facebook.com/FeistyMindfullness Instagram.com/FeistyMindfullness Twitter.com/fmindfulness FeistyMindfulness.com

This episode, Joelle and Caleb talk about ways to stay in control of your anxiety during the election season.  Links from this episode  Presidential Election Anxiety and the Role of Psychiatry How To Cope With Election Related Anxiety, According to Science Election Anxiety - SCL Health How to Deal with Election Anxiety 5 Ways to Handle Your Post-Election Anxiety & Emotions Post Election Anxiety & Depression How to Deal with Election Anxiety and Prepare for Any Election Result How to Handle Election Bullying on Facebook

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Joelle wraps up on Addictions  You can find more resources and cool stuff, ask questions, or connect with us all over our social media!!! We would love to hear from you! Facebook.com/FeistyMindfullness Instagram.com/FeistyMindfullness Twitter.com/fmindfulness FeistyMindfulness.com Links from this episode  Substance use overview https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/addiction https://www.verywellmind.com/dsm-5-criteria-for-substance-use-disorders-21926 Alcohol Use What is it: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-alcohol-abuse-63273 Types of Alcohol issues: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-alcohol-problems-63139 https://www.verywellmind.com/exploring-your-relationship-with-alcohol-5069397 Alcohol use disorder vs. problem drinker: https://www.verywellmind.com/problem-drinker-63280 Recovery, benefits of sobriety, staying sober: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-exactly-is-recovery-67303 https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-alcohol-recovery-67761 https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-for-staying-clean-and-sober-67900 The 7 Best Online Sobriety Support Groups of 2020 Do you have a drinking problem? https://www.verywellmind.com/how-can-i-tell-if-i-have-a-drinking-problem-63760 Addictive Behaviors Caffeine: https://www.verywellmind.com/caffeine-addiction-overview-4581794 https://www.verywellmind.com/can-you-overdose-on-caffeine-21845 https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-expect-from-caffeine-withdrawal-21844 Social Media: https://www.verywellmind.com/excessive-social-media-use-4690882 Shopping: https://www.verywellmind.com/shopping-addiction-4157288 https://www.verywellmind.com/what-exactly-is-recovery-67303

In this minisode Joelle talks about some ways to make getting to sleep easier, and why sleep is such an important part of mental health.  She then takes us through a guided meditation to help sleep come a little easier! If you've been enjoying Feisty Mindfulness would you consider leaving a comment on our social media?  Facebook.com/FeistyMindfullness Instagram.com/FeistyMindfullness Twitter.com/fmindfulness  FeistyMindfulness.com 

Joelle continues her series of minisodes with a check-in on Mindfulness. We’re taking a week off, and will be back in two weeks with our next full length episode

Part 1 of 2 episodes on Addiction and its consideration as a mental illness. Join in the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or send us an email! Facebook: Facebook.com/Feistymindfulness Instagram: @Feisty.Mindfulness Twitter: @Fmindfulness Email: feistymindfulness@gmail.com https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/where-science-meets-the-steps/201305/5-myths-about-addiction-undermine-recovery https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/addiction https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction

On this episode, Joelle discusses how to choose mindfulness amid bouts of serious depression or just every day depressive thoughts.  Join in on the conversation and follow us for daily tips and inspiration for your mental health journey.  Facebook.com/FeistyMindfulness Instagram.com/Feisty.MIndfulness Twitter.com/Fmindfulness 

Joelle and Caleb continue their conversation about the different types of depression, and myths and misconceptions surrounding it.  Articles discussed in this episode https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-depression https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression/types-of-depression https://www.verywellmind.com/common-types-of-depression-1067313 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/depression/types-depression Other things to note https://www.verywellmind.com/top-depression-symptoms-1066910#complications--comorbidities https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-for-living-with-depression-1066834 Article with all types of clinically recognized depressions: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml Clinical Depression: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression

On this episode Joelle and Caleb go over the different ways people can be diagnosed with depression, and some of the most commonly available treatments!  If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911 Suicide Warning Signs and Risk Factors The Most Calming song in the world - Marconi Union - Weightless https://youtu.be/UfcAVejslrU Endel https://apps.apple.com/us/app/endel-focus-sleep-relax/id1346247457 Causes & Symptoms https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression/what-causes-depression https://www.verywellmind.com/top-depression-symptoms-1066910 Treatments https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression/treatments-for-depression

Joelle wraps up our long-form episodes on Anxiety with a meditation designed to help an anxious mind. The music in this episode was made using Beta Waves, a form of audio wave proven to help improve concentration.

Joelle and Caleb wrap up part one of the Mental Illness series.  Here are links to things discussed in the episode https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/anxiety-disorders  https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Anxiety-Disorders https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders https://adaa.org https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder https://www.talkspace.com/blog/10-signs-social-anxiety-according-therapist/ https://www.talkspace.com/blog/category/anxiety/ https://www.talkspace.com/assessments/anxiety-test?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog_midpost&utm_campaign=anxiety-test https://www.hhs.gov/answers/mental-health-and-substance-abuse/what-are-the-five-major-types-of-anxiety-disorders/index.html

On this episode Joelle and Caleb begin a deep dive on mental illnesses, beginning with the different types of Anxiety Disorders.  Links from this episode, including other Feisty Mindfulness episodes Joelle mentioned.  https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Anxiety-Disorders https://www.talkspace.com/blog/different-types-anxiety-disorders-classified/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-02-the-magic-trio/id1481659671?i=1000453435128 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-17-anxiety-feat-words/id1481659671?i=1000476386216

On this episode Joelle answers the popular question of what her actual diagnosis's are.  Join us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more using the link below! linktr.ee/feistymindfulness

On this episode, Joelle interviews Cole Flier. Cole is the owner of Launch Salon, an educator, speaker, mom, and overall amazing person. She has a passion for the human element of business, and spends time talking about what that means, and how. she finds success in every area of her life.  Launch Salon

Happy New Year! Joelle and Caleb are on Holiday Break but we recorded a few episodes to help get you through the weirdest holiday season in probably the entirety of Human history. Stay Safe Friends! Useful Links: Happiness planner journal’s Full focus journal Five minute journal 100 questions for the New Year Join in the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or send us an email! Facebook: Facebook.com/Feistymindfulness Instagram: @Feisty.Mindfulness Twitter: @Fmindfulness Email: feistymindfulness@gmail.com

Happy Holidays! Joelle and Caleb are on Holiday Break but we recorded a few episodes to help get you through the weirdest holiday season in probably the entirety of Human history. Stay safe friends! We'll see you in January! Useful Links:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conscious-communication/201703/mindful-listening https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thriving/201903/the-art-listening https://www.mindful.org/tuning-in/?mc_cid=880c97763d&mc_eid=3ffd64d342 Join in the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or send us an email! Facebook: Facebook.com/Feistymindfulness Instagram: @Feisty.Mindfulness Twitter: @Fmindfulness Email: feistymindfulness@gmail.com