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Dr. Max & Justin's tenth episode takes a more casual and personal approach to what depression is and what it means to lose connection with ourselves, others and our environment. Celebrate the tenth episode by liking, commenting or even subscribing to this series! The social engagement is what keeps this series going and not only that, purposeful dialogue is what matters and that's the very rea...

Dr. Max and Justin breakdown everything that depression isn't in order to understand this powerful and emotionally driven human response to grief. The creator Justin mentions is @itsme.lisap (Lisa Pontius) on Instagram, if you'd like to follow a heartwarming account navigating a woman's journey after the loss of her husband. 

Everything we think we know about mental health is most likely incorrect. Especially if we are gathering too much verbiage from the old school game of telephone we know today as social media. Even the occasional self-help book can steer us away from core and definitive meanings in the world of psychology. Humans often take words that sound like they apply to them and tend to self-diagnose, often c...

There's so much to be discussed in the arena of friendships but this second part is a conversation around loneliness and why we feel it and how to navigate the fact of being physiologically alone and the emotional pull that loneliness can have on our emotions. Growing a discernment for understanding the difference can make or break a downward spiral of reactions that may or may not be unnecessary...

Max and Justin discuss the topic of friendship. Why is it more difficult for adults to make friends in comparison to children? Why do couples struggle to have friendships outside of their relationships? Do men and women have the same criteria in making friends? Maybe it's lack of effort and maybe it's fear but there's been a shift in our modern world in how people approach friendship so it's time...

There's a quote we found that pretty much sums up this episode in one sentence: "Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting." — Joyce Meyer 

Breakups. We've all had one that felt like a life-altering experience but how many of us have sat and really thought about the way we navigate life after?  Max helps simplify this stage in three parts that can become a helpful tool to cope with identifying what one might be feeling after a separation. Processing life after grieving the loss of a relationship can be one of the most difficult times...

Did you watch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 15: Reunion yet? These reality shows can be much more than just heated drama and glam. This episode is all about the definitions of what it means to be uncomfortable and what it means to be unsafe. Why is it important to know the difference? Your relationships, careers and self-preservation depend on it. 

In this episode, Max and Justin discuss the unique language that happens in the beginning phases of romantic relationships challenging the negative connotation of settling down. 

Our first episode! Consider this a test run / introduction as we did one session and then decided to upgrade our entire setup. That said, on this episode we discuss the purpose of our show, a little bit about us and our relationship and where we are hoping go with the podcast. Stick with us because we are stoked for the conversations to come (and guests). Thanks for supporting!