Dr. Patricia Bay - Therapy in a Nutshell

What do you believe? What do you doubt? Your relationships, career, financial stability, parenting, spiritual beliefs and much more, are a reflection of what you believe. If you want to make a change, you must first understand what it is you believe about that which you want to change. Learn how to harness the power of BELIEVING.

The chaos and conflict of our current political environment can be deeply troubling to many people. It can affect friendships, family relationships and professional connections. Sometimes irreversible changes occur. Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed by everything that is currently happening?

Sometimes the desire to die is a coping mechanism for controlling emotional pain. This is not about severe suicidal feelings but that slight "I just want things to stop hurting" feeling that some people channel into subtle suicidal thoughts. Learn how this can be am unhealthy coping mechanism and how to find healthier coping tools.

Understanding how habits are formed will let you learn how to either make a new habit or break an old habit. It isn't difficult. There are some very specific steps that will help you accomplish your goals. (I apologize that I could not edit out the commercials in this episode. There has been a glitch in the app and I'm working on it. Just zoom through them.)

What are your personal rules that you have developed in an effort to keep yourself safe? These rules, formed over your lifetime from experiences, traumas, modeling from your upbringing, and more, can be a window into your soul. Learn how to take a look at yourself so you can grow and evolve. (Note: I apologize that I was unable to edit out the commercials from my radio show. Just zoom through them...

Does the prospect of growing old frighten you? Do you feel like your get up and go, got up and went... and didn't leave a forwarding address? Dr. Richard Malotky joins me to talk about aging well.

Unresolved abandonment issues can create havoc in your life. Relationships, friendships, jobs, and much more, can be compromised and ruined by unconscious, dysfunctional coping mechanisms. This episode goes into how these issues can be created and acted out. Learn how to resolve your abandonment issues so they are not continuing to affect your life.

Are social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and others creating anxiety, frustration, and anger for you? Many are saying the FUN is gone and now it is mostly negative. Explore this issue and figure out what you want to do for yourself.

Do you find yourself obcessively googling medical issues trying to figure out what is wrong with you or a loved one? Do you create anxiety and fear in yourself? Medical professionals often refer to this as "Dr. Google." It can be informative or at times annoying or incredibly harmful.

I AM SO WORRIED ABOUT MANY PEOPLE. Clients, friends, family and other professionals' patients who are struggling emotionally. Many of those doing okay financially, and especially those who are not, are sliding down into a scary emotional place. Quarantine, loneliness, grief, loss, uncertainty and feeling forced into a horrible financial place, are all taking their toll. Adding to this is that the...

Trying to decide to stay or leave your relationship is difficult. It is hard to be "the bad guy" and at times it is difficult to endure and stay. This is a decision you must make for yourself. You cannot decide it for anyone else. This episode will help you explore some of the factors in this challenging issue.

Are you addicted to social media? It can make you laugh, feel connected and popular. It can also contribute to anxiety, depression and loneliness. Many feel very inadequate after perusing their social media accounts. This episode can help you explore how your social media impacts your life.

How are you dealing with the quarantine, social isolation, financial stress, relationship issues and the many other issues we are facing right now? Are you developing some unhealthy coping mechanisms or healthy ones?

For many, sleep is illusive and difficult. Stress can severely compromise the ability to get productive and restful sleep. Understand what is going on during sleep and why stress can really mess it all up. Learn some healthy coping skills to get the rest you need. Richard Malotky, MD joins Dr. Patty to provide clear and important medical information.

Is social isolation bringing out the best or the worst in you? How is it affecting your relationships and your family? Work on coming out of this virus crisis a better person with a stronger relationship and a healthier family.

Do you consider yourself a patient person? Did you know that you can learn to be more patient? This episode will break down the elements involved with learning patience. It can help you and also give you the tools to teach patience to those around you, including your children.

The fears surrounding this challenging time are not just about illness and death. Many are facing financial devastation, severe losses, crushing anxiety and much more. Special guests Richard Malotky, MD and Master James Matthews, PhD Martial Arts (small business owner) add to the discussion

Stepping into LOVING YOURSELF is actually much easier than you ever thought. It is a shift in perception. This episode of Therapy in a Nutshell will explore the differences between SELF-ESTEEM / SELF-CONFIDENCE and LOVING YOURSELF. Learn how you can have good self-esteem and self-confidence while still need to step into LOVING YOURSELF. 

Special guest, Jennifer "Jas" Shaw, shares her personal story of literally rising from the ashes after she and her daughter were terribly burned in a home fire. The love, perseverance and strength this woman has shown, as well as her daughter, is awe inspiring. Learn how this brave human being has gone on to help others.

Do you feel broken and having a hard time getting back to your stronger self? You might feel mentally, physically and/or spiritually broken. You may be broken and confused about how and why you are broken or just about how to get unbroken. You might even be broken and not confused but still feeling stuck. This episode will help you find your joy again.

Master James Matthews (8th degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo) discusses his work with children and adults using martial arts to teach strength, power, honor and discipline. His studio, PHD MARTIAL ARTS, helps people on their journey through life with physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills. This is truly empowering people to be their best selves.

Almost everyone has personal or family secrets that they guard. What are your secrets and why do you keep them? How do family secrets harm your family? Should we tell our secrets?

Are you avoiding the preventative care that you SHOULD be doing? Cancers of the gastrointestinal tract (throat, esophagus, stomach and colon) are preventable with simple, regular screenings. This episode explores why people avoid these important tests, why they should step into doing them and how to proceed. GET IT DONE!! Special guest, Richard Malotky MD, tells you why.

People have limitations that they deal with on a regular basis. These can be physical, mental or emotional issues that we need to, have to, or should set boundaries for ourselves. These boundaries are to protect our bodies and/or our minds. Learn how to do this without shame, guilt or self-condemnation.

When your child, whether an adult or a minor, is incarcerated, it rips at your very being. Huge emotions, fears and frustrations radically alter life as you knew it. Three sets of parents share their journey regarding their children being in jail and/or prison. They offer suggestions and support for others parents of prisoners.