Feels Out Loud

Are you curious about yoga? Have you wondered why this has been linked to mental health and wellness? Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, along with guest Amanda Sullivan, as they explore the ways our bodies store emotion and how yoga can be a helpful release to promote wellbeing. Amanda, as a yoga teacher…

Tara and Becky dive into the surprisingly uncomfortable practice of celebrating your own personal wins. While we’re usually quick to point out our flaws in the name of self-awareness, noticing our accomplishments and honoring our unique gifts is actually a massive booster for our overall mental health. Get ready to flip the script on humility…

After discussing the mental health impact of disappointment in relationships a few weeks ago, hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini continue their discussion on disappointment with a focus on the moments when we disappoint ourselves. Tune in to this episode to learn more about ways to acknowledge disappointment and differentiate it from self-criticality. Learn the…

Join Becky McNattin and Tara Martini for an eye-opening conversation with Emerald Therapy’s Macey Christian about a groundbreaking mental health treatment. We dive deep into the mechanics of Accelerated Resolution Therapy and explore how it helps people process trauma without having to verbalize their painful memories. Tune in to discover why this innovative approach is…

Becky McNattin and Tara Martini and their guest, Robin Melville, explore the incredible power of trusting one’s gut. They break down the complex dance between rational thinking, anxious thoughts, and that deep inner knowing to help you navigate life’s toughest decisions. They suggest that learning how to quiet the noise and tune into one’s own…

Relationships with ourselves and others can be messy. People let us down. People hurt one another. As human beings we make mistakes, and these mistakes can happen in the context of interaction. That means, we are going to cause disappointment to others and we are going to experience disappointment from others. If you have ever…

Empathy refers to the process of sharing and understanding feelings of others.  Behavioral, psychological, and neural studies demonstrate that empathy is selective, depending on circumstances. This may be part of the human experience, but what happens when empathy is too selective? What is the mental health impact at an individual, community, and societal level, when…

Ever feel like you’re being “thankful-ed” into silence? Becky McNattin and Tara Martini get real about the dark side of “weaponized gratitude” and how it’s often used to brush over our genuine pain and frustration. They break down common scenarios—from the “at-least” workplace to the “shoulding” parent—to help us recognize when gratitude is act...

Tara Martini and Becky McNattin speak with therapist Andy Garbers to chat about why saying goodbye is so hard and how the concept of “conscious uncoupling” can help you navigate a split with a bit more grace. You’ll get into the nitty-gritty of the five-step process for healing, from finding emotional freedom to managing that…

Becky McNattin and Tara Martini dive into the digital dating scene and the toll it can take on our mental well-being. Guest Audrey Anve joins the chat to help navigate the jargon of ghosting and breadcrumbing while exploring why we often look for affirmation in all the wrong swipes. From industry stats to personal stories,…

Becky McNattin and Tara Martini dive into the world of energy work with Reiki Master Tanya Hartman to discover how “universal life energy” can support your mental and physical health. Tanya shares the fascinating history of the practice and explains how simple intentions can help you release deep-seated stress or emotional blockages. You’ll get a…

Do you have questions you’ve been afraid to ask about therapy, or wondering about questions you can ask your therapist? Becky and Tara answer questions about therapy from listeners in this episode of Feels Out Loud.

Ever feel like you’re your own harshest critic while everyone else sees someone totally different? Tara Martini and Becky McNattan are diving into the fascinating world of self-perception, sparked by a powerful video that shows just how much we focus on our perceived flaws. They’re getting real about their own struggles with feeling “too much”…

Parents are key to helping children develop foundations for mental wellness. So how can we do this effectively? Tune in to this episode, to learn all about Conscious Discipline; a model that helps caregivers develop awareness of themselves around responses to conflict. Hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini invite therapist Annie Hoff, as a guest…

Tara Martini and Becky McNattin sit down with Brenda Naven to explore the powerful “food is medicine” movement and how your gut acts as a “second brain” for your mental well-being. They dig into the science of nutritional psychiatry, breaking down how everything from fiber to vitamin D plays a massive role in regulating your…

Ever notice how your brain just exhales when you step into a beautiful, sunlit room or a lush garden? Becky and Tara talk about the science of neuroaesthetics, breaking down exactly why our brains crave those aesthetically pleasing vibes and how they actually trigger the same neural networks we use for self-reflection. From the magic…

“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” While we often hear that finding purpose is the key to resilience, searching for it in the middle of a chaotic life can feel like an impossible task. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as they explore Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search…

Ever feel like you’ve hit a wall or are ready to jump out of your skin when stress hits? You might be sliding out of your “Window of Tolerance.” Join Becky McNattin and guest host Amanda Sullivan as they explore how our past shapes our capacity to cope and why being “regulated” isn’t just about…

A phrase used by therapists time and time again is, “Let it out. A good cry is so healing.” This phrase might be common, but how often do we take the time to dig into the why behind it? Tune into this episode as hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini explore the healing power of…

What exactly is “emerging adulthood,” and why does it feel both exciting and terrifying all at once? Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as they chat with therapists Emily Higgins and Robin Melville about the unique mental health hurdles facing 18 to 25-year-olds today. The group dives into identity exploration, the “instability” of your…

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy- what is that?! As a therapeutic modality often used to help regulate emotion and develop awareness of self, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) can provide incredibly useful strategies to maintain mental wellness. In this episode, join host Becky McNattin, as she invites trained DBT therapist Kristen Schmidt-Shay to the show. The two of…

What is lifestyle medicine? What is included and how can foundational aspects of life like sleep and physical activity impact our mental wellbeing? Tune into this episode as hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini invite integrative health providers Melissa Claar and Laurie Geddes on the show to talk through these concepts!

Our polarized political spectrum has impacted the realm of mental health and relational interactions in many different ways. Fractures in long-term, sometimes life-long relationships are occurring based on political differences. Tune in to this episode as hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini bring special guest Stefanie Mach onto the show! Stefanie, with her wealth of…

Have you noticed the use of the word “toxic,” to describe pretty much anything? Toxic positivity, toxic parenting, toxic environment, toxic masculinity, toxic relationships…the list goes on. We use this word to describe circumstances and situations, but what are we really saying? In this episode, hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini discuss the concept of…

In this episode, hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini discuss the concept of wintering. Maybe you have wondered what this term means, or what it looks like? Join Becky and Tara for a conversation that explores wintering through various perspectives including the world of literature, Chinese and modern medicine, the mental health world, and our…