Healthy Mind Healthy Self

There are always things about someone that you wish may be different. Today's episode explores how to experience a  healthier, more loving relationship, regardless of your differences. 

We exchange thoughts and ideas through conversations. Today's episode offers tips on how you can have  a productive conversation with someone, even when you both disagree on the topic. 

Your attachment style influences the way you relate to others, especially in romantic relationships. Understanding your specific attachment style, as well as your partners, can help you make sense of the thoughts and behaviors that may be getting in the way of creating  the happy, fulfilling connections you deserve. Today's episode offers tips on how to manage attachment triggers.

Today's episode explores the struggles of staying connected to loving feelings. I offer you a few things to consider prior to believing that you have fallen out of love with your partner and share tips on how to rekindle that loving feeling.

Knowing how to reset your nervous system is a great tool to have. Today’s episode offers tips on how to get your mind and body in a balanced state when you experience stress and anxiety.

Taming your wandering mind can often be challenging. By developing a mindfulness practice you can focus your attention towards relaxation and increased awareness. Mindfulness does not have to be difficult. Today’s episode will help you make this practice easier. 

Drinking alcohol is a choice. Today’s episode prompts you to think about your relationship with alcohol, how it serves you and offers tips on how to cut down or wean off drinking. Please remember, it is always recommended that you seek medical advice when creating a tapering plan. 

Are you chasing happiness? Today’s episode prompts you to define happiness. What does it mean for you? How do you know when you achieve it? Can it last? Happiness is a fluid emotion, it ebbs and flows. Can those instances that you feel unhappy be related to other feelings, values and intentions? If you weren't chasing “happy”, what would your goal be instead? Tune in and give it some thought....

Relationships thrive on appreciation. When someone feels that they are being taken for granted, not seen or undervalued, they often withdraw or put up walls, created with anger and resentment. Expressing and accepting appreciation is a learned behavior.  Cultivating appreciation in any type of relationship is an intentional act that can greatly nurture and sustain a healthy connection.

Acceptance is not giving up or giving in. It's not weak or passive. Acceptance allows you to shift your power towards the things that you can control. This episode explores ways to practice living with greater acceptance, so you can experience more peace of mind. 

Trying to control things can work “for” or “against” you. Some sense of control may provide you with a feeling of power, structure and security,  but more often, the need for control gets out of hand and causes resistance, pain and discomfort. Identifying how control shows up in your life and having the willingness to gain the ability to embrace the feelings and realities that come with any situat...

You can choose how you experience life. As the year 2020 nears the end, you have the opportunity to reflect, reset, and reprioritize the things that matter most to you. Start the new year by gaining clarity on how you want to feel and committing to doing the things that support your vision. This episode offers you reflection questions to help set your intentions. Listen now.

Negative thinking can cause much distress, mentally and physically. Learn ways to interrupt the experience and replace those negative thoughts with more realistic and positive thinking. 

Teens can be rebellious, disrespectful and difficult to connect with.  Today's episode explores some of the reasons why and what you can do to create a better relationship.

Being around someone with significant narcissistic traits can be challenging and toxic. The best method for dealing with them is to stay away from them. When avoiding a narcissist is not possible, there are a few things you can do to self-protect and self-preserve. Check out this weeks episode. 

Your vibe is how you show up energetically. It is often influenced by your mindset, perceptions and emotions as well as your physical state. There are ways you can instantly elevate your vibration and feel good, as well as attract positive experiences and abundance in your life. Episode 27 explores some ways to raise your vibe instantly. Check it out.

It’s not always easy to engage with your romantic partner when they are grumpy. Emotions can be contagious and while you are not responsible for making anyone happy, there are things you can do to turn that frown upside down. Tune in to today’s episode for some tips on how to create positive connections.

How you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. Establishing a few morning wellness routines can truly create positive changes in your life. The key is to identify what resonates with you best and create an easy, no fuss way to implement the practices. 

What you eat matters for every aspect of your health, especially your mental health. Poor dietary patterns can increase the symptoms of depression, anxiety and decline your cognitive function. The food you eat affects how you feel. In this episode, I share tips on how to make simple adjustments to optimize your health and wellbeing on a cellular level.

There are times you may think about changing something, yet you resist taking the committed action towards making it happen. Examining your beliefs, values and feelings can help you develop a strategy to make the change occur. Today’s episode explores some of the top reasons why “change” can become complicated and what to do about it. 

If you are waking up feeling anxious there are several things you can do to feel better quickly. Symptoms of anxiety can be physical, mental and emotional. Simple lifestyle adjustments can help manage and reduce the symptoms, while improving the quality of your life. Listen to this weeks episode to find out how.   

Emotions are neither good nor bad, they just are. Learning how to recognize and accept them may take practice, patience and persistence. By acknowledging your emotions, without judgement, you can allow, accept and make space for the experience until it passes or changes. This episode guides you how to begin.

Teaching kids about mental and emotional health and how it influences their well-being, is the best way to protect them and give them tools to succeed in life. Today’s podcast encourages you to increase the awareness over mental health matters and get the conversation started with your kids. 

If you are repeating the same negative patterns or themes and having a hard time feeling satisfied with your life, you may be experiencing emotional and mental stagnation. Learn how to manage your psycho-emotional health and experience joy and well being.

Learn how to calm your racing mind with a few simple practices. Mindfulness is a great way to get out of your head and become fully present in the moment so you can feel centered and calm, both in your mind and body.