Adaptable | Behavior Explained

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Healing from such a profound change often takes a long time, and trauma recovery isn’t always pretty, or linear. Your journey may involve obstacles, detours, and delays, along with setbacks and lost ground. You may have no idea where you’re going or how to get there — but that’s OK. Just as trauma can take many different forms, trauma recovery take a mult...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Understanding different communication styles can radically improve the quality of your relationships. Our communication styles have the power to build meaningful connections, a crucial aspect of success in any area of life. Whether your goals relate to your job, health, family, or finances, you’ll never get what you want without learning to communicate. S...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Everyone deals with varying degrees of stress and sometimes trauma, both big and small. Many different events in life can contribute to trauma, including ongoing chronic stress, medical issues, natural disasters, job loss, divorce, and other challenges. After a trauma, people experience feelings of shock and denial. Long-term effects of trauma may include...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Parenting doesn’t stop once children reach adulthood, but it certainly changes. One of the big questions parents wrestle with is — how much should I be involved in my adult child’s life….when they are in college, starting their careers, finding romantic partners, and needing financial support? We go over all this and more! I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment bas...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, C-PTSD, is a devastating condition that affects some people who have lived through long-term trauma, such as months or years of abuse. It causes symptoms similar to PTSD but also other symptoms that lead to significant impairment in relationships and quality of life. C-PTSD can be difficult to diagnose but here are...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode we bring in the amazing Barry Litt, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant with 40 years of experience. Join us as we dive into the different attachment styles and how they may be affecting your relationships today! I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDRTherapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Today we bring in Dr. Mykayla Werner, a licensed naturopathic doctor. Naturopathy, also referred to as naturopathic healing, offers a different approach that focuses on fostering the body's natural healing processes, rather than relying solely on external interventions. Through the implementation of various lifestyle modifications, targeted nutrient suppo...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, we explore Patrick O'Horo's raw and direct account of his mental health journey. From tackling complex PTSD to embracing EMDR therapy as a client to now being an EMDR clinician, Patrick shares the highs and lows, dismantling blame, and finding transformative support. Patrick also touches on the significance of men's mental health, offerin...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, we explore Patrick O'Horo's raw and direct account of his mental health journey. From tackling complex PTSD to embracing EMDR therapy as a client to now being an EMDR clinician, Patrick shares the highs and lows, dismantling blame, and finding transformative support. Patrick also touches on the significance of men's mental health, offerin...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Today we're going to talk about lying as a trauma response, why we lie, how it works, and how we can incorporate radical honesty to live a more fulfilled life. Lying is a pervasive human behavior. Honesty isn't always our default setting - sometimes we may find ourselves bending the truth. When little ones start telling their own versions of events, it ca...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this conversation, Kelly and Victoria discuss the intricacies of parenting, tackling the fine line between being the cool, laid-back parent and the strict enforcer. The examples they share, like expecting an 8-year-old to be independent or coddling a 15-year-old, hit home for anyone navigating the unpredictable terrain of parenting. Victoria expresses...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Have you ever been guilty of saying, “What happened to me is no big deal. Other people have had it much worse.”? If so, you are not alone. Most people struggle to acknowledge that what they went through can be defined as a trauma. It is as if you somehow do not have the right to heal from your situation. All because it doesn’t seem as bad as what someone...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Early interactions with your caregivers can influence the health of your future relationships. We’re all born as helpless little creatures who depend on our caregivers for everything. Human infants are vulnerable beings who rely on others to keep them fed, safe, comforted … everything really. There is a long list of scientific literature that categorizes...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, Kelly interviews Jamie Castillo, owner of Finder Shine Therapy in Tempe, AZ, and author of "What Happened to Make You Anxious?" They delve into the journey of therapists, discussing the importance of self-awareness and personal exploration. Jamie shares her own experience with anxiety, highlighting the subtle signs and deeper roots that l...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode goes over the impact of excessive smartphone and social media use on mental health and relationships. Kelly emphasizes mindfulness in behavior and highlights negative consequences of excessive social media use, such as disconnection, compromised safety, and mental health challenges. I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Co...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, Kelly O'Horo, and Julie demystify MBSR, covering essential topics that reshape our understanding. Explore the comprehensive MBSR training process, including the 8-week course and impactful full-day retreat. Hear about Julie's personal evolution, discovering her path as an MBSR teacher. Gain profound insights from silent retreats, emphasiz...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Boundaries play a crucial role in maintaining healthy and balanced relationships. Boundaries help us define the limits and expectations within a relationship and help individuals understand their own needs and protect their personal well-being. There are many different levels to boundaries that effect all different aspects to our life. This episode will h...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! For so many people, Christmas and the overall holiday season is one of the happiest times of the year. Some people spend all year preparing for this time of year. But for many people, Christmas is the least favorite time of the year. So when you're sitting at the dinner table eating turkey dinner for the tenth time or struggling to find room for all those...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode features a conversation about the broader experiences of new motherhood. The dialogue covers themes such as hormonal shifts, mood changes, and postpartum experiences. Kelly and Ratna delve into the challenges faced by new mothers, including the overwhelming feelings of love towards the newborn and the complexities surrounding the choice of br...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, Kelly O’Horo is joined by Ratna Gunnala and Jaime Castillo, both of whom are new moms and therapists. They discuss the challenges of being a new mom and how to prepare for having a baby. Kelly mentions that no matter how much one reads or prepares, it is impossible to be fully ready for the experience of being a new mom. I'm Kelly O'Horo,...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Bringing a child into the world is a deeply personal and transformative experience. Many people dream of becoming parents, while others face unexpected surprises on their path to parenthood. In this thought-provoking podcast, we invite you to join us on a heartwarming and enlightening journey into the diverse and complex world of motherhood. Motherhood Ex...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, Kelly delves into the intricate world of codependency traits, offering valuable insights and guidance. Codependency, often referred to as "relationship addiction," is a complex emotional and behavioral condition that can affect anyone. Kelly provides a comprehensive exploration of codependency, its origins, and its impact on individuals a...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this conversation, Kelly O'Horo and Taylor O'Horo discuss Taylor's experience as a parent of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She shares her journey, her son's initial diagnosis, the challenges and emotions that followed, and the support network she built. Taylor also talks about advocating for her child, finding the right resources, and th...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This is part 2 of What is EMDR Therapy. Kelly discusses EMDR Therapy, focusing on how it is believed to work and the wide range of presenting issues it can address. She explains that EMDR therapy integrates principles from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and somatic therapies, addressing past, present, and future anxieties. Kelly also mentions the im...

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! Join us as we explore the transformative world of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. This guide is perfect for those interested in understanding EMDR's power, whether you're a potential client or simply curious. Learn how to find a qualified EMDR therapist and uncover the captivating history of EMDR, discovered accidentally by i...