Tami West and Michelle Kixmiller

Consider Yourself Hugged

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Thanks for visiting with us at for Consider Yourself Hugged: Mental & emotional well-being.” Do you find yourself thinking, "Life can be so overwhelming! I feel so frustrated all the time! I worry about everything! I wish I could speak up more and not be a doormat!" If you're looking for improved mental and emotional well-being, please join us every Wednesday as we talk about how to make positive choices in your life. *Disclaimer:The information in this show is not intended to be therapy or to address your individual situation. It is information based on my experiences, opinions, and research...

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Tami West and Michelle Kixmiller

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Episode #20: Living Your Beliefs: A lesson from suicide 11.06.2019 23:06

Today might be tough. Tami will share a story of a family friend who took his life and how that loss has changed her life. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purpos...

Episode #19: Understanding PTSD. 04.06.2019 39:27

Today Tami has an inspiring, informative interview with Michelle Kixmiller, MSN, MAE, RN, APN, PMHNP-BC. If you think you or someone you love might be struggling with PTSD, you'll want to listen in!! Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **...

Episode #18: Because We All Have to Be Perfect 27.05.2019 22:34

Perfectionism is the ultimate deception that landed Tami in the mental hospital. Today she'll help you understand this monster of perfectionism and then guide you through 4 steps to help you get back on the path of peace! Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—o...

Episode #17: Today's Hug - Moving On: A Posthumous Mother’s Day Card for My Mom 21.05.2019 16:31

Tami covered forgiveness in a previous episode, but what about moving on? Today she will share with you a simple but powerful tool to help you move on after forgiveness. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this epis...

Episode #16: Today's Hug - Hello Fellow Worrywarts 14.05.2019 21:22

Today Tami will help you manage useless worry! Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care . If you...

Episode #15: Today's Hug - Overcoming Mental Health Stigma 29.04.2019 42:00

Today Tami has a very special interview for you with Dr. Anne Ferrari! She shares ways to combat stigma around mental illness. Anne Ferrari is a developmental psychologist with a doctorate in applied developmental psychology as well as a master’s in childhood and special education. She has taught in higher education for more than 20 years as an associate professor and her courses include Abnormal...

Episode #14: Today's Hug - Escaping the Bondage of GUILT! 23.04.2019 25:00

Today Tami will set you free from the bondage of guilt by taking you through a step by step process. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a s...

#13 Today's Hug - I LOVE the Smell of Tar: Using your senses wisely 16.04.2019 25:41

Today Tami will explain the importance of incorporating all 5 of your senses to enhance your peace, happiness, and overall well-being. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informat...

#12: Today's Hug - Episode 12: Let's Talk About Anxiety 09.04.2019 25:27

During today's episode, Tami will fill in the details of her story and encourage you if you struggle with anxiety or you care for someone who struggles with anxiety. She will encourage you with her past, her present struggles, and how she gets through each day. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video sni...

#11: Today's Hug - Episode 11: Confessions of a Time maniac, a possible OCD story 02.04.2019 18:59

Today Tami shares her revelation and upcoming journey to understand a possible OCD issue. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute f...

#10: Today's Hug - Chats With My Children Part 1, Turning Points 26.03.2019 54:01

Today, listen to the 1st of 3 special conversations between Tami and her children. This episode centers on turning points in our lives.l Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and inform...

Podcast #9 - Today's Hug - Emotional situations, where do I even begin? Part 2 19.03.2019 22:30

Tami continues the topic of dealing with emotional situations by teaching you to how to plan for difficult, emotional conversations. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informatio...

Episode #8: Today's Hug - Emotional situations, Where Do I Even Begin? (Part 1) 12.03.2019 20:20

In Part 1, Tami will teach you how to process and analyze emotional situations. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for profess...

Episode #7: Today's Hug - Mommy & Me: Anger, Unforgiveness, Bitterness 05.03.2019 31:45

Join Tami today as she shares the very personal and life-changing story of her mother's transformation - and her own! Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purpos...

#6: Today’s Hug - Beating Yourself Up After a Mistakes: How it really can help 26.02.2019 20:27

Join Tami as she teaches you a counterintuitive but effective way to deal with perceived failure! Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a subs...

#5: Today's Hug - Stubbed My Toe, Hated the World: The Superwoman Syndrome 19.02.2019 23:40

Today, Tami will help you understand the reasons behind, and ways to overcome, the Superwoman Syndrome. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not...

#4 Today's Hug - Thoughts & Emotions: The chicken or the egg 12.02.2019 22:02

Today Tami will explain what emotions are, how you came to have them, and how you can have more of the good and less of the bad :) Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informationa...

Sneak Peak 30.01.2019 0:56

Sneak Peak: Listen to Dr. Tami West's live intro she uses during events all over the world! It'll help you understand the foundations for the podcast. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is fo...

#3: Today's Hug - Stress, the Black Hole of Words 30.01.2019 18:00

Today Tami will teach you the power of the word stress and how to escape The Stress Club. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute f...

#2: Today's Hug - I Call Myself Kind 30.01.2019 16:04

Join Tami as she encourages you to explore your identity in order to move closer to mental and emotional well-being. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes onl...

#1 Today's Hug: Our Journeys 23.01.2019 17:06

The 1st ever episode of the Consider Yourself Hugged Podcast. Today you'll learn a bit about Dr. West's background and then learn 3 tips for using your own mental/emotional journey. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation **The informati...