Everyday Therapy

"Nothing other people do is because of you.” In this episode, Brett and Christa get into the Second Agreement from don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements”: Don’t Take Anything Personally. Learn about the freedom of realizing this agreement and how it can even help you “cope ahead” for seeing family this holiday season.  Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com &nbsp...

In this four-part series, Brett and Christa review the popular self-help book, The Four Agreements, by don Miguel Ruiz. This episode covers "Be Impeccable With Your Word," and explains how to empower yourself with the creative force of your words. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: Instagram Facebook Nyst...

It may sound simple, but practicing gratitude can be difficult, especially when we're anxious and depressed. For some of us, our personalities seem more negative, and gratitude seems silly or superficial. Today's episode will demonstrate how challenging gratitude can be for all of us and how to overcome obstacles and truly live a life of regular commitments to gratitude.  Do you have feedback or t...

We hear the phrase "Its a game changer" suggesting that something can truly alter your life and today's episode not only suggests this, but we show the neurology, biology and psychology which supports this.  The scientific knowledge behind the practice of gratitude is compelling and will encourage listeners to tune in for our next episode on how to practice gratitude. Do you have feedback or topic...

Following last week's podcast, we now point to positive steps to take to ensure your new goals will become new habits.  There is hope and you can change.  Listen, be encouraged, believe and share with others what you are learning and accomplishing for yourself.  Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: Instagra...

Have you ever embarked with renewed determination and belief to make changes in your life, telling yourself that "This time things will be different", only to eventually fall back to old habits and feeling more defeated than ever?  Why does this inevitably happen?  Today's podcast addresses why this occurs and points to a new approach to building new habits that will last. Do you have feedback or...

In part two of our deep dive into women’s sleep health, Dr. Richard Blackburn and Christa Overson turn their focus to the unique sleep challenges that come with pregnancy. From hormonal shifts to physical discomfort, many women notice a decrease in sleep quality during pregnancy. Tune in to understand the science behind pregnancy’s impact on sleep and discover strategies for improving sleep while...

Listen in as Dr. Blackburn breaks down the science behind hormonal fluctuations and their impact on sleep. From understanding the role of estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle and menopause, this episode is packed with valuable advice for any woman struggling to get a good night's rest. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear...

In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Michelle Iversen discusses Cannabis and Marijuana along with special guest Cheyenne Fendrich, LADC . Cheyenne has worked in the recovery community for 5 years, was a treatment technician at a women's substance use treatment facility, and is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor at Nystrom's Substance Use Disorder Program. Listen as Che...

The word addiction conjures up many thoughts and emotions which we find ourselves averse, and thus may avoid the topic rather than embrace it for genuine hope and healing.  Today's podcast helps the listener better understand what addiction really is, and how normative it can be to being human.  Also, listeners will come away empowered with better understanding as to why overcoming addiction is ha...

Anger is a signal of possible danger or threat, and this can imply that a change needs to occur. Often times we see our attempts to respond to anger by being destructive, and today's podcast helps us learn how to be constructive in the wake of anger's wake up calls to us. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along...

Anger is an internal issue, which we ascribe as an external problem.  This allows us to avoid the empowerment that comes from embracing out anger.  Today's podcast takes a deeper look at the benefits of anger, the emotions that hide behind anger and what it means to "be angry." Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow...

"You make me so angry!"  While this is a common expression and belief in our culture, people do not necessarily "make" us angry.  So what is anger?  Why are we so afraid of it and believe it is wrong?  Can anger become my ally rather than my enemy?  These questions and more will be addressed to help us better embrace and express our anger. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcas...

Humor is the best medicine because it is so effective towards healing and tastes much better than normal medicine. This episode with Dr. Mork helps us understand how to apply humor effectively in our lives to alleviate pain, build resilience and positively progress through the darkest of times. We've all experienced the joys and benefits of humor as well as the invalidation of ineffective humor. T...

Humor is essential to being a healthy human. Today's guest, Dr. Melissa Mork, is a Professor of Psychology and a Certified Humor Professional. Some may say, "She is certifiable." Dr. Mork not only brings much humor to this episode, but helps us understand how humor is indispensable to every area of life and especially when dealing with mental health issues and in the wake of woeful events and seri...

Today's episode concludes Lindsay's story from sexual trauma to a restored life that is new, joyful and whole.  Lindsay shares how therapy has impacted her life.  She shares her perspective on her abusers and the emotion of joy and contentment she now experiences.  She shares how, through therapy, she has empowered herself to become the best version of herself, live a life worth living and is help...

Today's episode continues to address sexual trauma as Lindsay shares more of her story and how specific therapies have helped her find newness of life.  She shares the symptoms from sexual trauma that pervaded her life and how therapy has helped her move past shame, anxiety and isolation. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you! &n...

Sexual trauma is much more prevalent and impactful than we may think. Sexual trauma is truly life altering and can lead people to despair, hopeless and feeling as though they have lost their very soul. And there is hope, newness of life, healing and strength which people never knew they had until they engage in therapy. Today's episode is part one of three, with our special guest, Lindsay, who has...

We often hear of people being "triggered" by events and what does this really mean?  It implies that people have had trauma in the past and current behaviors/events are "triggering" past trauma experiences.  But come on!  Really?  Are people really triggered or are we being tricked by an over used term?  Today's episode will answer these questions and more as we begin to shed light on truths about...

Are you finding yourself increasingly impatient and intolerant for how slow everything is?  Do you ever feel nobody listens to you and is instead distracted and unable to pay attention to you?  The reasons could be our remarkably diminishing attention span!  Our attention spans are becoming smaller and smaller, but so what?  What's the big deal?  Today's episode addresses the how and why our atten...

Therapy can genuinely be life-changing, and yet sometimes it does not work.  How can you ensure that your investment in therapy pays off?  In this episode, Brett and Christa identify what makes therapy effective and provide practical tips for empowering yourself to ensure that therapy is the empowering, life-changing experience you are desiring.  Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at...

Are you struggling to separate fact from fiction when it comes to addiction? In today's episode of the Everyday Therapy Podcast, Brett and Christa tackle some of the most common myths about addiction. They'll debunk common misconceptions, providing you with accurate information and practical insights. Tune in to learn the truth about addiction and how it impacts individuals and their loved ones. D...

Are your emotions getting the best of you, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure of how to cope? In today's episode of the Everyday Therapy Podcast, Brett and Christa dive into the art of emotion regulation. They offer 6 tips to help you navigate intense feelings and maintain emotional balance, for more thoughtful decision-making. Tune in to discover how you can take control of your emotions and impr...

Listen to Part 3 of the Gottman Method to building healthy relationships. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: - Instagram - Facebook - Nystrom & Associates

Today's podcast shares more of the premiere research regarding marriages and partners.  Specifically, we will share tangible steps couples can take to begin moving in the right direction, building a solid foundation and believing in a future together.    Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: Instagram Facebo...