Dr. Nikki Martinez: Your Mental Heatlh Minute

Topic: Reasons It’s Never Too Late to Be Who You Want to Be Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: What are some ways an individual can make time for themselves? You have talked in a number of our interviews about using these ends of relationships as an opportunity for people to use this time for growth and to accomplish the things tha...

Topic: I Feel Like I’m Not Accomplishing Enough…What Should I Do? How to Optimize Your Emotions and Maximize Your Productivity Listen to the interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: What are some of the reasons that people feel like they are not accomplishing enough? Are there common tasks and characteristics of individuals who either have this feeling...

Topic: The Toll Fertility Issues Take on a Couple, and How to Support Both Partners Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: You note that couples that struggle with infertility are 3 times more likely to divorce than other couples. I know you had some additional information and statistics you wanted to share with us. You note that there...

Topic: Learning to Say “No.” Tips for Learning to Be Assertive Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: Why do some people struggle seemingly saying ‘no’ to everything, while others have no problem saying ‘no,’ to almost everything from very early on with people? You once wrote, “When you decide to become assertive, you must commit to it...

This is (raw) audio recording of "Unbreakable Bonds": https://resilientstories.com/unbreakable-bonds/   Due to the length of the article, it amounts to 44-45 minutes read, I wanted to do an audio version so that this was accessible to all. Thank you as always for reading and listening. 

Topic: Why a Failed Relationship Does NOT Make You a Failure Listen to the interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: You note there are 4 types of Failure we all experience. Can you explain what each of those are? Do different people/personalities, experience these types of ‘failures’ in different ways? Why do people tend to tie their sense of ‘self’ to...

Topic: Ways to Improve Your Emotional IQ: How You Can Learn to Understand People on a Deeper Level Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: Can you start by explaining what “Emotional IQ” is for the listeners? You note there are several ways that we can improve our emotional IQ, can you speak to what some of those are? You also note ther...

Topic: Habits That Kill Your Self-Confidence: Causes of Low Self-Esteem and How to Change Them Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: You note that while not consistent, there are ‘common’ causes of low self-esteem. What are some of these causes? What are the common habits people engage in that destroy their self-confidence? What can p...

Topic: How Do People with Less Stress Differ from Those with More? Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: You note there are important differences between people who struggle with stress and those who do not. Could you speak a little about the struggles of individuals with too much stress? What are some of the additional ‘Downsides’ of...

Topic: Bad Habits We Can Break That Are Linked to Depression and/or Anxiety, and Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Happier Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: When I hear the word ‘Habits,’ I think of things that people do in their daily routine that they might be able to change to make an impact on their depression or anxiety. Is th...

Topic: Treating Individuals with Dignity and Kindness in Potential Romantic/Sexual Encounters When They Disclose Vulnerable Information to You Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: You note that “How and When to Tell a potential romantic/sexual partner” is a semi-frequent topic that comes up in your work. Can you talk a little about t...

Dr. Nikki Martinez who has been working as an Independent Medical Expert to assist the courts, for the past decade and has also been an Adjunct professor for almost 14 years again joins eHealth Radio and the  Psychology  and  Mental Health Channels continuing an ongoing series. Dr. Martinez engages in domestic and international consulting for various individuals, groups, and organizations, and off...

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: Your topic alludes to the fact that so many people struggle with asking others for help, what are some of the reasons that is so difficult for so many people? You noted that an individual who REALLY struggles with this might have to ask themselves some tough questions and admit some things to themselves...

Topic: Why Collaborative Divorce is a Route Worth Considering Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: To start things off, so listeners understand, what is “collaborative divorce?” How is it almost immediately apparent that collaborative divorce lawyers are different, or have a different agenda than what someone might think of in a ‘tra...

Topic: Making It Through Your First Holiday Season After a Divorce Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: What is a good way to deal with family and friends before getting together, to make sure that the holidays go as smoothly as possible for you as members of a couple? What are some of the additional issues people should consider whe...

Topic: The Many Benefits of Making Peace with the End of a Relationship Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: What are some of the areas of people’s lives that can be impacted when someone is struggling with the end of a long-term relationship? What are some of the more serious consequences you have seen people suffer if they don’t re...

Topic: Reasons Adult Coloring Books Are Great for Your Mental, Emotional, and Intellectual Health Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: Is it true that the practice of "prescribing" adult coloring stems all the way back to the late psychologist Carl Jung? What types of emotional and mental health issues can Adult coloring books help w...

Topic: Is Mind Reading Ruining Your Relationship? Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: What is "Mind Reading?" You had some statistics from the American Psychological Association on divorce rates, and some common themes you see come up that you thought were useful to know. What are some of the commonly named factors among couples who...

Topic: The Psychology of Asking for Forgiveness and Forgiving  Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: Let's start with what makes an apology meaningful. What makes the person giving one seem sincere? Now what if a person is committing regrettable acts over and over again, and keeps asking for forgiveness? At what point does an apology...

Topic: Accepting the Limitations of Others and Learning to Accept Ourselves Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: You talk about the importance of individuals accepting the limitations of others when it comes to what they are capable of giving someone else in terms of ANY level of acceptance. Can you speak a little about that? How can...

Topic: It's OK To Be Not OK: Acknowledging Grief and Depression Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: What made you think of this topic and this title? I know you noted that this topic has a very personal significance to you, can you talk a bit about that? What might the person thinking of harming themselves be thinking and doing arou...

Topic: The Eternal Present: Living in the Here and Now Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: When You Say "The Eternal Present," because this is a phrase we have seen used in other contexts, what do YOU mean by it? To understand the benefits of being 'present,' we have to understand the harmfulness of 'living in the past,' can you say...

Topic: What You're Saying When You Give Someone the Silent Treatment (Based on Daryl Austin's article from the Atlantic) Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: What are the different names and types of "Silent Treatment" that we have seen throughout history? How common is it for people to 'use' the silent treatment as a tool, or to hav...

Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: What are some of the reasons that people struggle to leave TOXIC relationships? You talk about both old ‘adages” as well as creating 'permission structures' to help people find their own way forward from these relationships, can you say more about that? What are the two main ways that you suggest...

Listen to the interview with host  Eric Michaels  and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: What made you think of the comparison, or the modern use of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a tool for patients and students? What are the levels of the Hierarchy? What are some of the issues with “jumping between levels at critical times? Why might someone be drawn to do so? What are the benefits...