Feels Out Loud

Mental health conditions affect all people, across all genders. Yet, there are big differences between the way that male and female identifying individuals experience mental health issues, as well as how they respond in seeking out mental health care. Research shows that biological, social, and psychological factors all contribute to vastly different experiences. Join Becky…

No matter how long a friendship or relationship has existed, there is always the capacity to strengthen your connection and understand one another at a deeper level. Through fun and reflection, join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as they discuss ways in which we can strengthen our existing relationships through thoughtful connection.

Perceptions, values, and beliefs around mental health have changed through the decades. Influencing factors and societal responses have shifted intensely! Join Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as they host guests Amy Gold and Danielle Sorenson, to engage in meaningful dialogue about generational differences in supporting emotional struggle and overall mental wellness.

In our latest episode, we continue our conversation on motherhood and explore the concept of “mom shaming.” Through research findings, personal reflection, and therapeutic strategies, hosts Tara Martini and Becky McNattin will look at what it is, why it exists, and what we can do to replace the shaming with supporting.

Motherhood is a beautiful gift that also brings a host of changes in one’s life from sleep patterns and relationships to an impact on the mother’s mental health. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as well as guest, Macey Christian, as she shares her experience walking alongside women as they navigate motherhood and supporting…

Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as we explore a very universal concept: friendship. We explore the connection between friendship and our mental health, as well as when to foster those relationships and when it is time to let them go. If you want to explore your own friendships in your life , tune…

So often we associate playfulness with childhood. We think of spontaneity, silliness, and imaginative wonder as concepts not aligning with adulthood. But why do we do this? And what is the mental health impact of a life without goofiness, laughter, and playful energy? Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as they ponder the gift…

The life of a couple can be challenging, particularly when it comes to nurturing connection. Knowing how to effectively cope with stressors and navigate relational depletion is full of hardship. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as they welcome couples therapist Erica Johnson to share about building and sustaining healthy romantic relationships. If you…

Sometimes processing life’s experiences requires more than words. Have you ever felt an emotion that you simply could not explain verbally? For the times when words are not enough, we can look to movement and dance for effective mental wellness. In this episode, join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, along with guest Emily Higgins,…

The statistics on children’s grief are staggering. One in twelve children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18. So what does this mean for responding to the unique needs of kids who are processing grief and loss? Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as they…

When was the last time you felt joy? Are you scared to let yourself feel joy? Sometimes feeling joy opens us up to pain or loss. This is a complex emotion that causes a range of thoughts and responses. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini in this episode, as we reflect together on catching…

How do you know you feel confident? And how much does it cost you- financially, mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally to obtain it? In this episode, host Becky McNattin, along with guests Amanda Sullivan and Robin Melville, explore the topic of confidence and the ways in which society markets to our emotional insecurities. We will…

Have you ever had a feeling that you did not express? Maybe you told yourself it wasn’t worth exploring, would make things worse, or felt too huge to address? For so long, our society has told us all to hold in our emotions and avoid feeling. Yet, this lack of emotional processing has a big…

Human beings want to be heard. We want to share ourselves and experience true and authentic connection. We have spent a lot of time talking about concepts that can leave us feeling dismissed or discarded. And one thing we brought up was the importance of REAL listening….Deep listening. And it’s had us thinking since then…

How often are you asked questions that feel meaningless? Do you wonder how to respond? And have you considered how these questions influence your overall mental wellness? Join your hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as empty questions are explored, the impact to mental health is processed, and collective challenges are laid out in seeking…

For those of you who might be feeling burned out, overwhelmed or disconnected by the intensity of our world right now, tune in for this episode as hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini process through the experience of apathy and how this can be rooted in flooded amounts of empathy. Systems of power may thrive…

We live in a day in age where social media is part of our daily experiences, but is it conducive to our mental health? What role does emotional processing through social media outlets have in YOUR life and what is the impact on your mental wellness? Join your hosts, Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as…

What role does negative self-talk play in your life? How can we move from criticality to compassion towards ourselves? Join your host, Becky McNattin and guest host Robin Melville from Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness, as we talk about self-criticality in daily thinking. Becky shares five reasons for self-criticism and five things you can do…

The average person holds 12 different jobs during their working career. That is a lot of transition and intense emotion in change! For adults, a great deal of energy, time, and mental wellness is tied to our employment, with significant impacts to mental health in these life transitions. Join us in this episode, as hosts…

In this episode, we talk through how to offer support to children experiencing high emotion. Join your hosts, Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, from Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness, as we process situations and specific strategies for these intense life moments.

How do YOU experience and express anger? How does this influence the ways you communicate your emotional experience? Join your hosts, Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, from Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness, as we talk about the languages of anger. Daily life examples, relationship interactions, and strategies to develop self-awareness around anger will be explored.

 Last week, we explored intensity and what happens when language falls short. In this episode, we explore the feeling of anger. Becky McNattin and Tara Martini talk about what anger is, where it comes from, and how to manage it in a healthy way. Through real life examples, questioning, and storytelling, this morning, the hosts…

Tara and Becky discuss the intensity of feelings and finding words to describe the intensity of our feels.

In this episode, Becky McNattin and Tara Martini talk about disconnection and the challenges of staying connected at this time of year. The hosts of Feels Out Loud share stories, while leading listeners in a quiz to identify aspects of disconnection and the impact on our moods. Additionally, we will explore simple, every day ways…