Dr. L.'s Healthy Practices' Podcast

There’s a big difference between being lonely and being alone, and one of those has more consequences than the other. While most people enjoy a little alone time on occasion and others enough being alone for a very long period of time, being lonely is a completely different feeling, and extended periods of isolation can have some severe consequences on your mental health.  Of course, there are a l...

Loneliness sucks – it’s a tough emotion to navigate, especially if it’s made worse from personal circumstances or other emotional challenges you’re facing. Whether you’ve just moved to a brand-new city and haven’t met anyone yet or you’re newly exited from a long-term relationship, loneliness can spring from a variety of causes.  While loneliness is a completely normal human experience (everyone f...

Loneliness is a totally normal emotion to experience from time to time. All human beings experience some form of loneliness over their lifetimes. Usually, it’s a temporary emotion that disappears, allowing a person to return to a sense of normalcy when they settle back into old relationships or discover new ones to enjoy.  However, it is possible for loneliness to become unhealthy. Unhealthy lonel...

Having to give someone bad news can be hard.  Hearing bad news is hard too.  Some people are resilient.  They accept bad news, process it, and bounce back or move beyond it.  Other people have poor resilience.  They don’t accept bad news well, and it can make them unable to cope.  How do you know if you or someone you care about had poor resilience?  Psychologists have identified these five signs...

Adversity is defined by Dictionary.com as “a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress.” While no one enjoys experiencing adverse circumstances, adversity can play a significant role in personal growth and development by aiding in the generation of critical skills and knowledge. In this way, adversity can prove to be one of the greatest gifts and learning to embrace it can result in se...

Resiliency is a characteristic possessed by every individual who has ever achieved something truly worthwhile. Being able to push through difficulties, setbacks and the unrelenting obstacles that life throws your way is paramount to success in whatever it is you seek. Unfortunately, the majority of individuals look for the path of least resistance in all aspects of life. Avoiding difficulty and ha...

Resiliency is a character trait that is undoubtedly one of the strongest predictors for success in life. Being able to keep pushing forward in the face of adversity is necessary for anyone seeking to go above and beyond the status quo. Unfortunately, too many people lack the resilience needed to go out and get what their hearts truly desire and end up settling for less.  There are several common t...

We all know that working hard is important for success. But there comes a point when hard work can become too much and start taking a toll on your health, relationships, and overall well-being. So how do you know if you’re pushing yourself too far? Here are seven signs that you may be a workaholic. Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informatio...

  Life balance is essential for both physical and mental well-being. It’s important to take a step back and assess the level of balance in your life. If you are feeling overwhelmed, continuously exhausted, anxious, or stressed out, it’s time to reevaluate your life balance. Let’s discuss six signs that you need to make some changes.   Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note t...

Living a balanced life is the concept of finding harmony between all aspects of your life, including work, relationships, family, health, and leisure activities.  This type of lifestyle has many health benefits such as reducing stress levels and increasing energy. It also improves productivity, enhances creativity, and promotes overall well-being. Let’s take a look at some of the key benefits of l...

A workaholic is defined as someone who works compulsively or obsessively. It’s easy to become a workaholic, especially in today’s society with the idea that you need to be working all the time in order to be successful.  According to Wikipedia, “A workaholic is a person who works compulsively. A workaholic experiences an inability to limit the amount of time they spend on work despite negative con...

A difficult day can derail your week, it can have a knock-on effect to your month, and it can drag you down if you let it. It can feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders and on difficult days, it becomes unbearably heavy.   Perspective is key in these moments because it's precisely what will get you through the difficult day, over it, and out the other side. Difficult day...

After a day of juggling our many responsibilities, it’s challenging to relax and put the day’s activities behind us. The day’s events repeat over and over in our minds, and we worry about what tomorrow will bring.   This scenario occurs too often most days. While some stress helps motivate us, too much of it can damage our health and cause burnout. When we reach that stage, we are so fatigued that...

Bad days are going to happen…they are a part of the normal ebb and flow of life. However, when you find yourself deep in a bad day, there are some simple tricks you can use to help turn it around into something better and more positive.  The next time you find yourself having a bad day, consider employing these ten strategies to improve your mood and make things better. Hope you enjoyed this infor...

Life is busy, it can be chaotic, and that can be detrimental to your mood if you are constantly dealing with stress and negativity. When you're dealing with these types of challenges, you have to have strategies in place to overcome the stress and boost your mood. Luckily, we've compiled ten simple ways to do just that!  Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that...

If you’re struggling with a hard day for whatever reason, you know firsthand how much of a toll it can take on you. Hard days can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, hopelessness, and irritability. The good news is that you aren’t stuck with these negative, overwhelming emotions because there are some excellent strategies available to help you handle hard days. A helpful overview of these strateg...

If you're having a bad day, it might feel like it will never end. For some reason, great days go so quickly, while the bad ones want to linger. You don't have to let a bad day dictate, though.   Even when you're faced with setbacks and challenges, there are plenty of strategies you can employ to turn a bad day into a better one. In these six ways, we encourage you to take a proactiv...

Life’s hard. As such, we’re all bound to experience some tough days now and again. However, it’s easy to let your emotions get the better of you without the proper coping skills. Thankfully, there are some ways you can combat this to move past the difficulties sooner, without losing yourself and/or hurting others in the process. Keep reading for 6 ways to soothe yourself on hard days.  Hope you en...

Moods can shift and change rapidly, one second you can feel over the moon with happiness, and in less than a minute you can be swinging into a foul mood. That's the unpredictability of life, but the truth is, you can do more to control your mood. As unpredictable as life is, your mood shouldn't shift so wildly without a big trigger.   Some obvious causes of a quick shift in mood are hung...

If you don’t believe in yourself, then what good will it be if someone else does? This is at the heart of why it’s important to be your own champion.   Whether you want to refer to yourself as a champion, solopreneur, or your own cheerleader, the commonality between them is that you have to believe in yourself, your ideas, and your capabilities to make your dreams come true.   Of course, this is e...

Self-advocacy is necessary for personal empowerment, encouraging people to assert their rights, desires and needs effectively . When you master this skill, you can navigate life more easily, and with resilience, assertiveness, and confidence.  Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are not intended to provide medical a...

Most people have a natural tendency to feel that the virtue of selflessness is unquestionable. In any situation, we believe that the correct choice to make morally is the one that will serve someone else. The incorrect choice is one that will cater to our self-interest. Is that right? It’s more complicated than it appears at first glance. Doing for others makes you feel good about yourself. Howeve...

Personal development is a lifelong endeavor, and if you need a blueprint to follow on your path, then the Pro-Me Mindset is a good place to start. This mindset can transform you into the best version of yourself, an empowered person who prioritizes your well-being while pursuing your goals and living authentically.   The mindset is rooted in intentional living, resilience, and self-awareness, but...

A positive mood is much more than a temporary sensation. It's a state of well-being and it's one that is characterized by optimism and good emotional well-being. It's normal for your mood to fluctuate, that's part of being a human being. However, you can cultivate consistent positivity if you understand the underlying issues that influence your emotional state.   Yes, you can h...

Think about the last time you laughed – really, seriously doubled over with that hard-to-catch-your-breath kind of laughter that involves your entire body. Remember how you felt afterward? You likely experienced the thrill of catching your breath again and feeling all the muscles completely relax in your body.   This isn’t because those big laughs are actually a good workout (though it certainly f...