A PsychoDelicious Conversation

Mike, Melissa, and Morgan return discuss how personal breakdowns can sometimes lead to meaningful breakthroughs and growth. They explore the value of vulnerability, the importance of seeking guidance, and the role personal responsibility plays in creating positive change. Youtube: James Brown - "That's Life" (1969) ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help...

Mike, Melissa, and Morgan explore how breaks of all kinds, breakdowns, breakups, even breakfast, can affect mental health, relationships, and daily life. They discuss warning signs of emotional distress, the importance of seeking support, and when professional help may be needed. The episode encourages listeners to prioritize their well-being by taking needed breaks and addressing challenges befor...

In this episode, the hosts discuss how art and creativity can play an important role in supporting mental health and emotional healing. They also explore the value of reconnecting with personal passions, spending time in nature, and building strong community connections to improve overall well-being. Mentioned This Episode: Search: The Artist’s Way Website: Art Therapy Resources - Information on a...

Mike, Morgan, and Melissa explore the connection between art and mental health, sharing how creative activities can help people work through their thoughts and emotions. They discuss simple ways to express yourself, such as journaling, painting, and other forms of art, and how these activities can support overall well-being. The conversation highlights how creativity is something everyone can use...

On this episode, Mike and Morgan return to take a thoughtful look at how emotional regulation plays such an important role in mental health and strategies to help with the flux in high and low emotional states. The conversation explores how trauma, anxiety, and personality disorders can affect the way people respond to stress and emotions. They also share helpful tools like breathing exercises, bo...

This episode explores emotional regulation as a key part of mental health. Hosts Mike and Morgan discuss how emotions often serve a protective purpose and why it’s just as important to understand them as it is to manage them. They explore concepts like Internal Family Systems, where different emotional “parts” of ourselves are recognized and using personal insights that highlight how emotional awa...

In part two of a two part series, Mike returns with guest Julie Roy, for a thoughtful look at trauma and how it can be treated. Using techniques that focus on grounding the body, can begin to ground the mind, so techniques like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can assist with dissociative feelings or events. Along the way, they share helpful strategies for managing strong emoti...

This episode explores trauma, especially complex trauma, and it's impact on our mental health. Host Mike Stratton is joined in studio by fellow therapist and colleague, Julie Roy, to discuss the many forms of trauma, distinguishing between “big T” and “little t” experiences, and highlighting how ongoing relational trauma can be just as impactful as major events. By recognizing even subtle signs an...

On this episode, hosts Mike, Morgan, and Melissa talk about how ordinary happiness can help balance out everyday struggles. Their discussion covers how small, happy moments, like spending time with friends or doing something you love, can make a big difference. Finding balance is what helps us feel better overall and it can be as simple as thinking positively, or seeking stronger connections with...

On this episode, Mike, Morgan, and Melissa explore emotional pain and its impact on mental health, especially when it shifts from normal, short-term sadness to deeper, ongoing distress. Everyday life struggles can build up and affect emotional well-being, so when this pain goes unrecognized, it can lead to feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or caged in. Recognizing when emotional pain becomes too much...

This episode continues the spine-tingling exploration of mental health and the paranormal as Melissa, Morgan, and Mike share personal experiences with ghosts and spirituality. They discuss past life regression, entity encounters, and how such experiences can affect mental well-being. The hosts also consider ways to reframe perceived paranormal encounters and discuss techniques like hypnosis and me...

This episode takes a sidestep into the realm of parapsychology, to explore its intersections with mental health. Hosts Melissa, Morgan, and Mike discuss how spiritual beliefs and experiences can manifest in various ways, potentially influencing individuals' mental well-being. While it can be difficult navigating the delicate balance between recognizing spiritual experiences and addressing possible...

In part two on resolutions, this episode explores the role of goal-setting in therapy, particularly for individuals with chronic conditions. Join hosts, Mike, Morgan, and Melissa, as they discuss the necessity of setting actionable and realistic goals that resonate with each individual's unique circumstances. This episode highlights the distinction between revealing or setting a goal versus the wo...

This episode dives into the urge and conditioning of goal setting, particularly in the context of New Year's resolutions. Join hosts, Mike, Morgan, and Melissa, as they explore their own approach to resolutions, some of which includes adopting words that empower you to stay mindful of progress towards a your goal. They also discuss the balance between professional and personal goals, underscoring...

On this episode, the conversation returns to the discussion on dreams and how we interface with them. Join hosts Mike, Morgan, and Melissa as they dive onto how dreams can be both a source of anxiety and a pathway to self-discovery, ultimately contributing to our mental well-being. The discussion also highlights the therapeutic potential of analyzing recurring dream themes, which often mirror our...

This episode explores the relationship between dreams, their significance in processing emotions, and their ability to inform on our experiences. Join Mike, Morgan, and Melissa, as they dive into various theories of dream interpretation, from Freud to Jung, highlighting dreams as reflections of one’s emotional state and unresolved issues. The discussion also highlights the therapeutic potential of...

This episode continues the conversation about the intricate relationship between mental and physical well-being, emphasizing the mind-body connection as a pivotal aspect of mental health. Join hosts, Mike, Morgan, and Melissa, as they explore how gut health impacts mental states, primarily through nerve clusters and the vagus nerve. They discuss therapeutic practices such as EMDR, yoga, and mindfu...

This episode addresses the intricate relationship between gut health and mental health, emphasizing the significant impact of gut microbiota on emotional well-being. Join hosts Mike, Morgan, and Melissa, as they explore how imbalances in gut function correlate with mental health and the role of nutrition in fostering a healthy microbiome. They also examine the impact of dietary choices on emotiona...

Join Mike, Morgan, and Melissa as they continue their conversation exploring the intricate relationship between mental health and the holiday season. Emphasizing the challenges posed by seasonal affective disorder and the impact of festive environments on emotional well-being. the convergence of holiday stressors, which include familial interactions, financial pressures, and the pervasive influenc...

This episode explores how holidays and family are intricately tied to mental health, highlighting the complexities that these occasions evoke. Join Mike, Morgan, and Melissa as they delve into the duality of holiday experiences. Joy and celebration may coexist with stress, grief, and expectations; therefor, understanding the disparity between societal expectations of joy during the holidays and pe...

Join Mike, Morgan, and Melissa for part two, as they round out their conversation on women's mental health. Emphasizing the need for specialized treatment approaches that consider gender differences, this episode centers on treatment and the unique dynamics encountered in therapeutic settings. Gender affects the motivations for seeking therapy, the dynamics between patient and therapist, as well a...

On this episode, Join Mike and Morgan as they welcome their new co-host, Melissa Black, to explore the vital and often overlooked subject of women's mental health. As a myriad factors can contribute to the psychological well-being of women, it's critical to recognize the unique challenges women face throughout various stages of life, including puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. The discussion also...

On this episode, Mike and Morgan conclude their discussion on family and the role therapy can play in shaping family dynamics. Structured family therapy aims to affirm the individual within the outline of the group, while helping to challenge the system as a whole. Family members might play specific or different roles within the group, so it can be vital to understand who is engaged and who is dis...

The theme of this episode explores the intricate relationship between family dynamics and mental health, highlighting the profound impact familial interactions have on an individual's psychological well-being. Join Mike and Morgan as they discuss family structures, be they nuclear, extended, or adoptive, and how they shape our emotional landscapes. From the significance of early childhood experien...

Part two concludes Mike and Morgan’s discussion on the forces impacting mental health and treatment. With the current social, political, and economic landscapes seemingly in a state of constant flux, it can be difficult for communities and individuals to navigate the impact of these forces. Additionally, access to mental health treatment is becoming even more cumbersome with the constant changing...