Forging Forward Podcast

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Th is Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Engaging in therapy can be a valuable tool for those seeking to reduce or eliminate their reliance on medication. By addressing the root c...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Th is Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   Embracing responsibility is an essential aspect of personal growth and development. To lean into responsibility, begin by cultivating se...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Th is Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Parenting approaches differ, but finding the right balance is essential. The most effective parenting style combines high expectations wit...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Please redownload as I messed up the audio file.. whoops! Th is Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Delivering a hard message can be particularly challenging for men, as societal e...

  Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Th is Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Increasing happiness in your life involves ongoing effort and practice. Here are four tips to help you continue to increase happiness: P...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Th is Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Negative thoughts can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being. They can lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Th is Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Sometimes the words centering and grounding are used interchangeably. Centering usually refers to our mental and physical state of mind. I...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Th is Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Imprecise communication can have serious consequences for mental health. It can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and hurt feelings, c...

Sorry for the previous edit. Now been fixed! Cheers Ian   Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Employment can have a significant impact on mental health. A job that is fulfilling and provides a sense of purpose can enhance one's self-esteem and overall well-being. However, a stressful work environment, job insecurity, long hours, and high job demands can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety, d...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Being stuck in a funk can feel like an endless cycle of negative thoughts and emotions. It can be difficult to shake off the feeling of sadness, boredom, or hopelessness that often accompany being in a funk. However, it is important to understand that these feelings are a normal part of the human experience and can be overcome with time and proper self-care. Seeking...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast   Gossip is widely understood as talking about someone else behind their back. As with anything, it isn't that simple. In this podcast, we explore what gossip really means, and the gray areas that exist.   Some resources that can help: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6549470/ https://www.verywellfamily.com/understanding-the-impact-of-rumors-and-gossip-46...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Today's topic is "Supporting Change" Some resources that can help: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8710473/ https://www.rewireme.com/relationships/support-your-partner/   The ManMade Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk ev...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Today's topic is "Urgency": noun importance requiring swift action. "the discovery of the ozone hole gave urgency to the issue of CFCs" 1. Do only what is required next. 2. Don't think too far ahead when feeling urgency.   The ManMade Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health councilor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known e...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This week we are finishing up our series on Relationships with Advanced Communication. The ManMade Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health councilor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   We would love to hear any feedback or quest...

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast The ManMade Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health councilor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Contact us at: getmanmadepodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This is part of a series on relationships The ManMade Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Contact us at: getmanmadepodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Man Made Podcast   This is the intro episode describing what we hope to achieve with the show.   The Man Made Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health councilor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.

Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp online therapy. GO TO https://www.betterhelp.com/ManMade for 10% off your first month   Welcome to the Man Made Podcast The Man Made Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health councilor and Adam is a podcaster. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.

Jungian therapy, or Jungian analysis,* is a type of psychodynamic psychotherapy which utilizes the instinctual motivation for psychological development in addition to those of love and power. The goal is to achieve psychological healing and wellness by aligning conscious and unconscious aspects of the personality.

Jungian therapy, or Jungian analysis,* is a type of psychodynamic psychotherapy which utilizes the instinctual motivation for psychological development in addition to those of love and power. The goal is to achieve psychological healing and wellness by aligning conscious and unconscious aspects of the personality. Bill Plotkin wheel: Link

The Harm of Social Media

This week Shawn and Adam discuss forgiveness Depersonalize it and Empathize with them Link to Shawn's blog on Forgiveness LINK

Going Deep: And then How to integrate the experience. 

The Window of Tolerance: Understand Emotional Regulation Here's a nice pdf link that does a good job of laying it out. We have no connection with who made this. Just something I found online.  Window of Tolerance pdf

This is the first in a new series now called "This Goes" as in it fits right there.  Shawn and Adam discuss the new podcast format in the hopes of finding a new direction.