Inside Mental Health

All our lives, we’re told that being selfish is a bad thing. But is selfishness wrong in all situations? Can it be that, sometimes, being selfish is a healthy thing, even in relationships? This week’s guest believes this to be so. Listen in to learn why. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show...

Tony Hoffman went from teen BMX star to homeless addict, followed by a prison sentence. After his release, Tony returned to the BMX world, taking the silver medal in the 2016 BMX World Championships. Today, he helps those with addiction issues via his motivational speaking and special projects. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episod...

Social media has many positive benefits, but it also has a dark side, such as making it easier for things like bullying to proliferate. For something that has become so integral to our lives, how can we reduce the stress it creates? Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on your favorite po...

What do we really mean by “moral character”? Are morals and character two different things? Is this something that exists only in the abstract, philosophical sense, or something that can be shown in everyday life? We examine these questions and more in this week’s episode. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psy...

It’s likely that we’ve all, at one point or another, tried to break one or more of our bad habits – whether it be smoking, emotional eating, or something else – only to have the break be temporary. Listen to learn the secret to lasting habit change. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on...

This week’s guest shares how she dealt with Tourette Syndrome, OCD, anxiety, depression, and many other things, by using her “mental illness super powers.” Better still, she gives advice on you can tap into your own super powers to improve your own life. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show...

Why are most of us unable to maintain lifestyle changes for the long-term? Why do we get out of habits, once they’ve been established? In this episode, you’ll learn different reasons for this, but even better, how to make changes stick for the long term. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show...

We’ve all experienced that feeling of smug happiness at another person’s misfortune. There’s something satisfying in seeing a jerk receiving a dose of instant karma. Why is that? Should we feel guilty about feeling it? And how do we say it in English? Listen in to find out! Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at ps...

Toxic relationships can include physical abuse, emotional abuse, and more. They can include romantic, platonic, and even familial relationships. So what do we do when we realize that we’re in such a relationship? Listen for some excellent advice and information. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.c...

Service animals are animals (usually dogs) trained to assist persons with disabilities of one sort or another. This week’s guest explains the difference between service animals and emotional support animals, including some surprising laws (or lack thereof) pertaining to them. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at...

We know that addiction, severe depression, and other conditions change our personalities, but not typically how profound that change can be, nor how difficult (and scary) it can be to try to become “ourselves” again. Listen and learn more. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on your favo...

Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy joins our hosts to talk about mental health and addiction parity. They speak candidly about the problems faced with regard to parity by those who live with mental health or addiction issues. And they talk about how anyone can become an advocate. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found...

Life is often emotionally painful. And sometimes the pain we experience becomes embedded to such a degree that it negatively affects our emotional health. In this episode, we examine this kind of emotional baggage and how to break free of the grip it can have on us. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentr...

Transitioning from youth to adult is difficult, filled with changes that we are ill-prepared for. Often, we lack life skills, such as psychological and emotional tools to make this huge change easier. Our guest this week explains how we can make adulting much less intimidating. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found a...

In this episode, you’ll meet a man who lost over 130 pounds and went on to become a transformational coach helping others to achieve the same goals. His success was not because of a New Year’s Resolution, and shows just why such January promises don’t work. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/sh...

Cognitive distortions are lines of thinking that are based on untruths. Such thinking can cause misery in our lives. In this episode, Psych Central founder, Dr. John Grohol, explains many types of these distortions, as well as how to address them in order to improve our lives. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at...

There are many suggestions about how to survive a bad holiday. But what about those holidays that are not optimal, but not awful? Gabe and Vincent talk about how they are each spending Christmas this year, and why they’re totally okay with not having their preferred holidays. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at...

This episode shares the story of a woman whose solution to stress involves regularly making challah, a traditional Jewish bread. Not only does the ritual of the making of the bread reduce stress, but the history and tradition of the bread are also important to her. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentra...

Growing up with a mentally ill parent can be a traumatic experience for any child. Ally Golden discusses her life growing up with a mentally ill mother, and the psychological trauma that resulted for her, both before and after her mother’s suicide. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on...

Charita Cole Brown’s goal in writing a book was to show that people can live well with bipolar disorder, despite how it is often portrayed in the media. She shares her story, as well as her views on the ways mental illness is viewed in different cultures. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show...

Amy Gamble’s path in life took her from Olympic Stadium to a bipolar journey of paranoia and delusion that ultimately to a stint in jail, and finally to the path to recovery. Today, she is an author and speaker, an outspoken advocate for the mentally ill. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show...

It’s often claimed that we are addicted to technology. This episode looks at the effects of technology on our personal and social lives and shows us how to form and maintain a healthy balance in our relationship with technology. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on your favorite podcas...

Emotional overeating is an extremely common problem for many people, particularly among those who live with depression. Many of us “eat our feelings,” resorting to food to escape from the things that bother us. Listen to learn how to break the emotional overeating cycle. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psych...

Despite all the efforts being made in suicide awareness and prevention, suicide is still rampant in society. Spurred by her brother’s death by suicide, our guest became a “change agent” who stresses the importance of being more innovative in our approach to suicide prevention. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at...

Bullying is a huge problem in society, and not limited to school and online; it’s also unfortunately present in the work environment. Listen to hear about how widespread workplace bullying is, the patterns it follows, and what to do about it. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on your f...