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Listen as we talk about one of the best mental health skills you could learn. I may not be the most fun skill, but it can make a huge impact in your life on many different levels. In this episode, we discuss what Mindfulness is and how it can help you.

We all need to have boundaries in our life. But what are they and why are they important? Listen as we discuss what boundaries are and why we need them.

Failure is like the other "F-word". Most of us are worried about it, but why?! Listen as we talk about the value of failure, the consequences of it, and how to go through life without worrying about failing.

In this episode we dive into the complicated topic of emotions and how to manage them. Emotions are something that are neither good or bad, but something that we all experience. However, it is something that we have never been taught. Listen as we talk about how to deal with the many emotions we experience on a regular basis.

We are finally back after a long hiatus! In this episode we have special guest Don Gudeman who talks about a 13-week class that he is going to be giving on a Spiritual Integration combining mental health and faith. Don does a great job of connecting ACT principles from a faith perspective. This episode is great for anyone that is looking for ways to improve their faith in a positive and healthy way or for anyone that has been a victim of toxic spirituality or religious trauma. For more information on Don and this class you can check out his website at He Must Increase | Don Gudeman, Life Co

Communication is one of those things that is incredibly important, but yet we typically don't do very well. It is especially difficult to use effective communication in times of conflict. In this episode, we discuss some strategies for having healthy conversations during conflict. Conflict in relationships is inevitable so learning how to have these healthy conversations is vital.

At times, our emotions can be very complex and hard to understand. This makes it difficult to know what to do with them sometimes. In this episode, we discuss several common myths about emotions and discuss the truth about what they are. Listen as we talk about some appropriate ways of experiencing and expressing emotions.

What does "Good" therapy look like? Listen as Sam and Rich talk about some of the misconceptions of what therapy might look like. In this episode, they discuss certain aspects of therapy that seem to turn others off of therapy in general as well as things that make for a positive and healing environment. If you are looking for therapy in the state of Arizona, please contact us and we will be happy to point you in the right direction even if it is not with us.

In this episode, Sam and Rich follow up on the previous podcast where Matt White discussed some parenting tips. Listen as we dive in to how to connect with your child and how to create open lines of communication in a simple yet effective way. Although, there are no quick fixes when it comes to your relationship with your child we identify 3 simple strategies to create open and long lasting relationships. * We apologize for the technical issues in this episode. We were unable to utilize our intro music and disclaimer in this episode. Reminder, this content is not a substitute for counseling. If you are in a life-threatening emergency please contact your local authorities.

Listen as Sam and Rich talk with Matt White who is the Executive Director and Founder of an amazing non-profit. In this episode, we discuss what 72 and You is, and why it was created. You won't want to miss this episode as you can hear Matt's vision and heart for those that are needing and seekign help. This organization may be an incredible resource for you or someone you know. Matt White can be reached at: website: 72andYou.org email: mwhite@72andYou.org

In the therapy world, we talk a lot about being able to regulate or manage your emotions. Listen as we talk about how to do this in a practical way. 

Listen to the 3rd part of our Stigma series where we talk about the responses we get from people who don't understand Mental Health Issues or Mental Illness. In this episode we talk about the "Just stop" statements, and other similar responses, that we get from people who are sometimes well-meaning, but are nonetheless unhelpful.

Validation and Invalidation are terms that get talked a lot about these days, but what exactly does it mean and what does it look like? When these invalidating messages are repeated in childhood and are repeated consistently it causes us to form beliefs about who we are and our abilities. Listen as we answer some of these questions and talk about how to move forward from these messages as well as how to not allow future invalidating messages to affect you.

Sam is back!!! Join us as we talk about Eating Disorders including common myths, what they actually are, and the treatment for them. Sam is renowned around the country for his work in the field of Eating Disorders with over 20 years of experience.  Listen as we "scratch the surface" on this very complex and debilitating disorder.

Do you ever feel like you're stuck? Like you know what to do, but just can't do it? Listen as we discuss some strategies to help you take action and become unstuck. 

Do you want to improve your mental health? Then you'll want to check out this life hack. Spoiler alert it is sleep. Sleep is very underrated. We all know about the benefits of sleep on our physical health, but what about our mental health. Join us as we discuss these benefits and how to improve your sleep. 

Forgiveness is one of the most difficult things to do sometimes. However, it can be one of the most powerful. Listen as we talk about forgiveness and why it is so important and also why it is so difficult.

We have a tendency to look at things in black or white terms. However, the reality is life is not black or white. We need to adopt a "black And white" mindset, where things can be both black And white. Listen as we discuss using dialectical thinking as way to living a more joy filled life.

Want to know what the healthiest emotion is? It's gratitude! Listen as we talk about how to implement a regular practice of gratitude in your life. Implementing just one of these exercises as part of your daily or weekly routine can have a significant impact on your mood and well-being. It is that powerful!

It's easy to spot the "red flags" in relationships, those things that are signs of unhealthy relationships. However, what about the "Green Flags" of relationships the signs of a healthy relationship. Listen as we talk about 12 signs of a healthy relationship. Like and Share with anyone that this episode may be a benefit to. Our goal is to be a service to others and provide information that will provide hope