Dr. L.'s Healthy Practices' Podcast

Grounded children learn to make the best out of a bad situation. They look around their punishment environment to find something in this confined area that will distract them. They engage their senses with what they have access to rather than thinking about things they aren't able to do (play with their friends, watch television, ride their bicycle).   If you need to deal with anxiety, you ca...

Many of us people pleasers find it difficult to say no and establish boundaries. This often leads to us over-extending ourselves to others and feeling resentful when our boundaries are constantly crossed. But how can we expect others to respect our boundaries when we aren’t even communicating properly and saying no?  Learning how to say ‘no’ and set firm yet healthy boundaries is the key to mental...

It can lead to difficulty processing information, poor performance, a lack of focus, irritability, and even physical symptoms. Your brain is overwhelmed with the amount or frequency of data it is trying to process. When this is a chronic situation, a person can experience a mental breakdown.  Since we live in an age when information is currency, it is all around us. We suffer from a constant delug...

This podcast will be a song that will provide some transformative information about preparing for the new year in 2025. As the new year dawns, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past while yearning for a brighter, more balanced future. "Reducing the Stresses in the New Year if You Know What to Think, Feel and Do" is an uplifting anthem that invites listeners to embrace fresh beg...

You Can Drop the Baggage in Your Life if You Know What to Think, Feel, and Do is an empowering song that encourages listeners to let go of emotional burdens and embrace personal growth. With uplifting melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the song explores themes of self-discovery and resilience, guiding individuals through the transformative journey of understanding their thoughts, emotions, and actions...

Controlling anxiety is essential for maintaining overall well-being and quality of life. When left unchecked, anxiety can hinder daily functioning, impair relationships, and lead to physical health issues. By effectively managing anxiety, individuals can enhance their resilience, improve focus, and foster healthier coping mechanisms, allowing them to navigate challenges with greater confidence and...

In a bustling city, where skyscrapers touched the clouds and dreams mingled with the daily grind, there existed a vibrant community of professionals striving for success. However, many found themselves trapped in toxic workplaces that drained their passion and spirit. Amidst this backdrop, a song titled "You Can Beat a Toxic Workplace if You Know What to Think, Feel, and Do" emerged as a...

Stress and depression share a significant and intricate relationship, with chronic stress often acting as a precursor to the development of depressive disorders. When an individual experiences prolonged stress, the body’s response can lead to alterations in brain chemistry, affecting mood regulation and emotional resilience. Elevated levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol, can disrupt neurotr...

This is a short song by Dr. Livingston (AKA Dr. L.) that suggests ways that you can beat stress if you know what to do. Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult with your medical provider for medical advice and services. For more information about StressHealth So...

Do you often feel overwhelmed and stressed at work? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with job overwhelm and burnout, and one of the key reasons for this is procrastination.  Procrastination is a major contributor to job overwhelm and burnout, as it leads to a cycle of stress, anxiety, and frustration. When we put off tasks, we often create a backlog of work that becomes increasin...

Have you ever set a goal for yourself, only to find that you just can't seem to make any progress towards it? Do you find yourself constantly putting off the tasks that will help you achieve your goals? If so, you're not alone! Many people struggle with procrastination and find that it keeps them from achieving their goals. Procrastination is a sneaky beast. It can masquerade as a helpfu...

Imagine this: you've been putting off a task for weeks, maybe even months. You know it needs to be done, but every time you think about it, you just feel overwhelmed and discouraged. But one day, you finally muster up the courage to tackle it head-on. And you know what? You knock it out of the park! Not only did you complete the task, but you did it with ease and grace. That's the beauty...

In order to take full advantage of time we have in this life, making an effort to take care of our health is a must. After all, we are only given one body and, as of right now, they are non-refundable!   When most people consider what it means to be healthy, the idea of getting in shape, eating healthy and hitting the gym comes to mind. All of these practices are definitely conducive to being heal...

Do you find yourself struggling to focus on tasks for prolonged periods of time, regularly notice yourself daydreaming and struggling to recollect your thoughts once your concentration wanes? If this is the case, you can probably identify a least one area of your life that would benefit from increasing your ability to maintain concentration long enough to accomplish things.   The world we live in...

Mental health is an integral and essential component of health.   The WHO constitution states: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."    An important implication of this definition is that mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities.  According to the WHO , "Mental...

The human brain is by far the most complicated and intricate thing in the known universe. Our brains are so complicated, in fact that we have yet to unlock all of its inner workings. This incredible piece of equipment is vital in almost every bodily function and largely determines an individual’s quality of life.   Much like the rest of the body, the brain experiences changes throughout the course...

Happiness comes from within, which is good news if you love self-care because as it happens, there are a lot of self-care rituals that feed your inner self to build a happier mind. Here, we've compiled ten of the most powerful daily self-care rituals.    Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are not intended to p...

We all experience bad days now and again. When your mental health is struggling, here are some quick and easy habits you can turn to for a quick boost.  All of them have been backed by extensive research and studies, and best of all can be practiced today at no cost, either.  Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are...

You probably most often think of the term compassion as something you feel towards others. But you can – and need to – show compassion to yourself, as well. Self-compassion is the way you show kindness to yourself when you feel inadequate, suffer or fail.  Self-compassion provides a number of benefits to your mental health, and to your physical health as well. If you are self-compassionate, you wi...

Dealing with poor mental health can be hard, but thankfully, there are a few habits you can introduce into your daily life to support it.  Six habits that support mental health that you can start utilizing today are discussed. Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are not intended to provide medical advice. Please con...

We have all heard it before and we have all probably uttered it a time or two in our lifetime, “Life isn’t fair. While this may be true, obsessing over this point likely won’t get you too far in life. If you want to thrive and achieve any success you must learn how to shift your focus from the fact that life isn’t fair to the most important thing impacting your personal success, and that thing is...

Life is a series of challenges that you sometimes win by overcoming them and sometimes lose by failing.  Most people adapt to life’s challenges and understanding that these challenges help them grow even when they fail.  But if you believe you’re a victim of life’s circumstances, you will find yourself being the victim even when you could have succeeded. Feeling like a victim often starts early in...

When used appropriately, a support team can help a person be resilient during life’s challenges.  A good support team has a clear understanding of the goal and helps a resilient person stay focused.  A resilient person also uses their support team to find the best ways to overcome obstacles.  As a group, a resilient person and their support team work together to find realistic solutions to problem...

When we think of adversity, we think of those situations and scenarios that pose challenges or create obstacles in our lives. As much as we would like to avoid adversity, it is a constant and ever-present force in our lives.  Thus, learning how to cope with and manage adversity becomes the key to our success in life. While there are many ways to approach adversity, this article highlights a few ke...

Whenever we think of social isolation, we tend to think of feeling sad, anxious, and alone with our thoughts. Most of the consequences are mental in nature, but there are some physical consequences to being alone for extended periods of time that can be very overwhelming to us. All of these consequences can be horrible for our wellbeing and also for our needs, and if left untreated they can get wo...