Thoughts on Thoughts

Have you ever wanted to understand the science behind antidepressants and anti anxiety medications? Tune in and learn from our guest Dr. Kyle Smith. Kyle Smith, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Sacramento California. He completed medical school at the University of California in Irvine and Residency at Sutter Sacramento. He has a special interest in psychopharmacology and commonly cares for pa...

Have you ever felt conflicting emotions and felt shame around that? An example would be feeling immense grief and yet also feeling relief when a loved one passes on after a long battle with cancer. In this episode we break down how we can shift our thinking and give space to multiple emotions at once. We can feel mixed emotions about our life circumstances- it's okay! Tune in as we break this conc...

Things are slowly starting to open up in some places so what does that mean for managing anxiety that may come with that? In this episode we discuss how to cope with the changes that are happening, how to have boundaries and how to cope with the actions of other people who may not have the same views on things as you do. Taylor also shares about a rough encounter she had in public recently and we...

In this episode we turn our microphones over to our husbands! While this may have been a questionable decision, we feel like they did a great job talking about what it's like being married to us (therapists), their marriage tips and what it has been like for each of them with making the transition into fatherhood. We hope you enjoy this quarantine chat!   Follow us on social media for more free ti...

On this episode we talk with Cristi Dame, a licensed professional counselor, about how parents can connect with their children through play. Cristi talks with us about some of the challenges parents face when it comes to playing with their children and shares tips on what parents can do to interact with their children during play in a way that can strengthen the relationship. She shares how to con...

In this episode we chat with Miriem Boss about her philosophy on goal setting and how it can ultimately help with managing anxiety. Miriem coaches real estate agents on goal setting and has now branched out to helping other people through teaching classes on goal setting and journaling as she has found her process to be very helpful for herself and others. Tune into this episode if you are feeling...

In this quarantine chat, we are joined by Danielle Billlat who is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a master's in dietetic administration. Danielle gives us a roadmap for a low maintenance approach to meal planning. We also discuss how to avoid shame surrounding food at this time when things seem a bit off from the norm and we may not be eating as we typically would if we could go to the st...

Has Disney's new hit "Frozen 2" been playing in your house on repeat during quarantine? In this quarantine chat we talk about the characters in the movie and how the movie is full of psychological food for thought. We discuss the movie's themes of attachment, trauma and healing and what we can learn from each of the characters. We hope that this conversation will help you talk to your kids about s...

In this Quarantine Chat we talk with Justin Reid about his morning routine. Justin has worked hard the past few years to create structure at the beginning of his day by gearing his routine to support his physical, mental and spiritual health. We talk about how during this time in quarantine it may be especially beneficial to start off the day with structure to help us feel more in control since so...

We're kicking off our series of "Quarantine Chats" by talking with Chad Arnett who was recently diagnosed with Coronavirus. Chad talks with us about his experience and how the virus has impacted his physical and mental well-being. Chad shares amazing insight as to how he has managed his anxiety throughout his experience and shares some very helpful strategies for how you can do this as well if you...

Welcome back to season 2 of the podcast! In this episode we discuss some coping strategies you can implement to help navigate anxiety that may be stemming from what is currently going on in the world with COVID-19. We know this is an uncertain and anxiety ridden time for many and we want to give you the support that we can. We share how to do an Emotional Check-In with others so that you can suppo...

In KJ’s home growing up, she was the only child. The favorite-unless you are including the cats. As a result of being the only kid around, she has a close relationship with both of her parents. In this episode, KJ shares what it was like growing up as an only child in a home with a sick parent. KJ’s dad was diagnosed with MS when she was a young girl, and it shaped her family in many ways. This pu...

Taylor’s family changed in life-altering ways when she was a young child, a teen and as an adult. In this episode, Taylor shares how these traumas impacted her childhood, her transition to adulthood and how she handles her life now. Taylor has grown and allowed her trauma to bring her closer to others and increase her trust and attachment to the people who mean the most to her. Taylor has experien...

We decided to do a mini series where we interviewed each other to give a little behind the scenes of who we are as people and as therapists! Hopefully this can give some insight into what led us to becoming therapists and why we are so passionate about creating and sharing this podcast. In this episode we talked with Jessica about her family dynamics, how her birth order and attachment style led t...

Gear up for a chat about why we think it's important to have hobbies for the sake of having them- not for making money or to be the "best" at them! Having a creative outlet for our minds is so important to our mental health and we take a look at why that is. We also find out some of Taylor's hidden talents in this episode and it is truly a delight. Enjoy! 

We are so excited to have Megan join us on the podcast this week! She is a certified life coach who works specifically with moms who have lost themselves in motherhood and with moms who are struggling in postpartum life. In this episode, she talks about her own experience with a difficult transition into motherhood, her postpartum depression and anxiety and how she worked through the struggle to f...

We've likely all come across people who play the victim, whether they are coworkers, friends, relatives or maybe even ourselves. People who portray themselves as victims manipulate to get a desired outcome, specifically, to get attention or get some sort of gain from being viewed in this way. Maybe they view the world as being against them to avoid taking responsibility for their own actions. What...

It's time to do a little self-evaluation on your relationships with this episode! In this episode we talk about how to know if you are codependent in any of your relationships or not. Codependency is when someone is excessively reliant on another person for their emotional well-being. This can cause a myriad of problems in relationships and sometimes we don't even know when we are being codependen...

The holiday season has arrived in all its glory and with it comes great food, family gatherings, gift giving, fun decorations, etc. But sometimes the holidays also bring added stress, comparison, the feelings of grief, stark reminders of loss and the added pressure of needing to live up to the expectations of others. In this episode, we dig into the hard side of the holidays- the side that you won...

In this episode we share about what you can do to support the ones you love who are struggling with mental illness. We discuss the importance of making your own mental health a priority and how to approach supporting those who are struggling. We hope you hear something that will help you navigate these situations and we want to thank you for being there for the people in your life who are going th...

In this episode you will be introduced to Laura , a 9-year-old girl who has recently been to therapy to address her anxiety. Laura was struggling with many of the anxious behaviors we talked about in episode 32 on anxiety in children. She was irritable, negative, emotionally sensitive, and was struggling in her family relationships. Through therapy, Laura was able to learn to understand and expres...

In this episode we decided to take a deep dive into the topic of self care. It can be easy to get caught up in the commercialization of self care and you probably see it everywhere: "Buy this makeup #selfcare", "Treat yo self", "Time for some retail therapy"! We decided to take a step back from that to discuss how self care really can be doing the things in life that are hard for us. This helps us...

The seasons are changing and that means the nights are getting longer and it’s beginning to get cold. This change in seasons can bring with it a change in mood. In this episode we discuss SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and how to treat it. One of the ways we delve into deeply is the Danish concept of Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah). This concept of coziness will bring warmth and light into the bleak...

Listen to this guided imagery to help slow down your mind and connect with your body. This relaxation process can help you discover how to ground your body and relax your mind in a way that will allow you to let go of the outside world and find your inner calm. 

When your children leave the nest, as they say, a natural shift in the parent-child dynamic occurs. Some parents struggle with this shift and some embrace it. The parent moves from a role of  supporting financially, physically and protecting the child to one of supporting and guiding from afar. In this episode we discuss how you can navigate this shift in a way that will foster connection with you...