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Check out today's episode as we discuss the new wave of marijuana and THC that is flooding the market and becoming more common. May parents are unaware of just how prevalent and dangerous this shift is. Listen in as we talk about what this shift means and how to help. Marijuana Use Article Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he exp...

Check out today's episode as we discuss what it means to suffer well and engage in growth. So many people are unsure whether what they are going through can become meaningful. Listen in to gain a better understanding of what it means to gain hope and meaning in suffering. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the differen...

Check out today's episode as we discuss some helpful insights on understanding and interpreting research. We can be bombarded by so many supposed experts that we are told to take at face value. Listen in to gain some skills to interpret research for yourself and come to your own conclusions. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he e...

Check out today's episode as we carefully explore how medication can be a help or hindrance in a process of healing. Some people struggle to take needed medication and some long for a time without it. Listen in as we examine this delicate balance. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology a...

Check out today's episode as I give insight into one of my favorite concepts to teach in therapy. We often don't recognize how our past experiences and pains play into our interactions, causing hurt and distance. Take this opportunity to gain a unique skill to help you and your loved ones grow. Volcano Video Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis...

Check out today's episode as we look at the differences between sustaining our lives and creating lives worth meaning. Too many people have allowed themselves to be simply functional, without hope of fulfillment in life. Tune in to see how to cross over to the other side of healing. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores t...

Check out today's episode as we talk about different types of trauma and how they show up in our lives. Sometimes trauma is easy to see, sometimes it has affected us in ways we may not recognize. Listen in to hear about how you or someone you love may have been affected by their past. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores...

Check out today's episode as we explore how the tides of maturity have shifted away from emotional growth and toward immaturity. Many feel that social media has impacted the modern world, but are unsure how. Listen in as we take an honest look at it all. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psych...

Check out today's episode as we look at the difference between mental health issues and a lack of personal responsibility. Sometimes people can confuse what true mental health is with a need for accountability and guidance. Listen in to hear some honest truth about the difference. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the...

Check out today's episode as we discuss how Attachment Theory can help us make sense of sobriety and the need for connection. Many see addiction of all kinds as something to manage. There is always hope in relationship and accountability. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatm...

Check out today's episode as we discuss the ways that people in therapy and culture hide behind identity without self-examination. Today we talk about what it means to be something and why we feel the need to defend it from others. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in...

Check out today's episode as we discuss the difference between Nature and Nurture in our behavior. What does it mean to be born a certain way or be molded a certain way? Today we parse out the differences Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Li...

Check out today's episode as we discuss how Faith and Spirituality can have different effects on treatment outcomes. Sometimes people can use these terms interchangeably, but they are very different things. Listen in to see how this perspective can drastically change your ability to make changes in your life. To Those With Faith: Book Link Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unab...

Check out today's episode as we discuss how social media, screen time, and pornography affects mental health. Many have been concerned about the effects of always being connected. Now we are starting to see the studies and effects of it. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatme...

Check out today's episode as we discuss how the brain of an addict changes the way that thoughts patterns process and influence behavior. Many of those in addiction and early recovery experience stress and anxiety differently, and therefore need greater support. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects...

Check out today's episode as we discuss how stunted emotional development can show itself over time. Many times people find themselves acting more "immature" than they do at other times in their life. There is a good reason for this and plenty of ways to grow. Erikson's Developmental Stages Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he ex...

Check out today's episode as we discuss the different ways that mental health issues come about in people's lives. There are more than one way that someone can come to identify with a disorder. Today we will talk about all three ways that can happen. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psycholog...

Check out today's episode as we discuss how therapy and medication can work together or against each other. Many people assume that only one or the other is needed. However, the answer usually lies somewhere in the middle. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety...

Check out today's episode as we talk about how family dynamics can drastically shape the way we interact with one another. Without an understanding of the way our family dynamic affects us, we may miss what makes us tick or how we can impact those we love the most. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspec...

Check out today's episode as we talk about how differences in our understanding of mental health can change the ways that we see success in our lives. Many people see psychology and therapy as one-dimensional, but a truly holistic approach is what is needed to make lasting change. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the...

Check out today's episode as we talk about how codependency can be broken down into specific roles with predictable outcomes. Many who talk about codependency miss how we see these roles develop over time. When we can see how these roles develop and change, we can make effective changes in our lives and the lives of those around us. Links from the show YouTube Video My Book Modern mental health is...

Check out today's episode as we talk about the ways that unhealthy dynamics can keep us from having full and meaningful relationships. When we have vulnerable and safe connections, we feel connected and secure. Links from the Show: My Book Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treat...

This week's episode explores how our past influences our thoughts and interactions today. Our responses to others often have more to do with the beliefs we developed than the immediate situation. Listen in as we see how the connections made in our lives inform what we do today. Links from the show Strange Situation Video 4 Basic Needs Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to...

This episode explores the vast differences between ultimatums and boundaries. So many times they are confused for one another. They may sound similar on the surface, but they bring about drastically different results. Listen in as we make sense of what helpful boundaries are and how to implement them in our lives. Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join...

This episode is a controversial but enlightening discussion on how therapy can be helpful and counterproductive. Many clients find themselves in an endless string of therapy sessions with no real progress. Whether it is due the therapy style, lack of personal accountability, or fear, clinging to therapy when it is no longer needed can stunt people's overall growth. Modern mental health issues can...