Tom Newman

Just Plain Mental

Health EN ↓ 88 episodes

A Podcast about Mental Health, Life in General, and Probably Some Other Things Too. Brought to you by Balance Better Counseling.

Author

Tom Newman

Category

Health

Latest episode

Jul 19, 2025

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Episodes

Faith Fit Follow-up 23.12.2022

Sadly, it's just Tom this time. Pastor Scott is very popular. Just a couple of things I didn't have time to discuss with him. Mostly about the division that seems to be growing between people of 'science" and people of "faith". I guess i don't see much difference in some ways. Plus, something I said that came out different than I intended, sorry. 

Faith Fit Follow-Up (Clean) 23.12.2022

Sadly, it's just Tom this time. Pastor Scott is very popular. Just a couple of things I didn't have time to discuss with him. Mostly about the division that seems to be growing between people of 'science" and people of "faith". I guess i don't see much difference in some ways. Plus, something I said that came out different than I intended, sorry.  This one has th...

Does Faith Fit? 22.11.2022

YAY!!!So excited to have a chat with the "good" Rev. Dr. Scott Wilson (Ret.) about the place of faith in the world today as it relates to wellness, politics, science, stupid people, technology, philosophy, everyday life, etc. Can't imagine how it ended up being the longest episode yet. Mystery of mysteries. Thanks, Sir.

Does Faith Fit? (Clean) 22.11.2022

YAY!!!So excited to have a chat with the "good" Rev. Dr. Scott Wilson (Ret.) about the place of faith in the world today as it relates to wellness, politics, science, stupid people, technology, philosophy, everyday life, etc. Can't imagine how it ended up being the longest episode yet. Mystery of mysteries. Thanks, Sir. This version has objectionable words bleeped out. 

The Silent Partner Speaks 19.11.2022

Count your blessings, it's not just Tom blathering on and on about something, Dr. Stephanie Newman (Co-Owner of Balance Better) shares some of her thoughts, hopes, and expectations for the place. 

The Silent Partner Speaks (Clean) 19.11.2022

Count your blessings, it's not just Tom blathering on and on about something, Dr. Stephanie Newman (Co-Owner of Balance Better) shares some of her thoughts, hopes, and expectations for the place. Same as the other version but this one has bleeped out the offensive language.

Who Do You Trust 11.10.2022

Wondering out loud how we go about being able to trust people in a world that seems to abuse doing just that on the regular. 

Who Do You Trust (Clean) 11.10.2022

Wondering out loud how we go about being able to trust people in a world that seems to abuse doing just that on the regular. This version has no vulgar words. Boo!

Watch Yo "Beep" 31.08.2022

A few musings created during 12 days in the hospital and a pile more on the couch.

Watch Yo "Beep" (CLEAN) 31.08.2022

A few musings created during 12 days in the hospital and a pile more on the couch. This one does not have any swear words. Just Beeps.

Me & Jelly Roll...Still the Same...You Know (CLEAN) 31.08.2022

Some different thoughts on how I have always described myself (didn't want to put how that actually is cause I gotta do a clean one too) and what a counselor should be for people. This one has no profanity...which is sometimes what a counselor should be for people. 

Finding Balance at Balance Better 31.08.2022

A little information about our new place at the Sanctuary Professional Building in Fairlawn/Montrose/Akron. 

Finding Balance at Balance Better (CLEAN) 31.08.2022

A little information about our new place at the Sanctuary Professional Building in Fairlawn/Montrose/Akron. This one has beeps instead of profanity, pick your preference. 

For What You're Worth 31.08.2022

A common topic in counseling for many folks is a more accurate and helpful idea of who you are and what that's worth...but how in the world do you know?!? I'm not sure we answer that, but here we go anyway.  Side Note: Yes the "Gandhi" quote is attributed to Dr. Seuss, that's what happens when you have too many quotes on the noggin. I really should write this stuff down. 

For What You're Worth (CLEAN) 31.08.2022

A common topic in counseling for many folks is a more accurate and helpful idea of who you are and what that's worth...but how in the world do you know?!? I'm not sure we answer that, but here we go anyway. This version has no profanity, just beeps.  Side Note: Yes the "Gandhi" quote is attributed to Dr. Seuss, that's what happens when you have too many quotes on the noggi...

Me & Jelly Roll...Still the Same...You Know 31.08.2022

Some different thoughts on how I have always described myself (didn't want to put how that actually is cause I gotta do a clean one too) and what a counselor should be for people.

Guilt & Shame 29.05.2021

What are we to do with the powerful and complicated emotions? This is a brief rerecording of a conversation sharing some ideas.

Guilt & Shame - Clean 29.05.2021

This one is the same as the identically titled one but has no offensive language. What are we to do with the powerful and complicated emotions? This is a brief rerecording of a conversation sharing some ideas.

Knock Knock, Whose There? Intrusive Thoughts. Intrusive Thoughts Who? Intrusive Thoughts, Intrusive Thoughts, Intrusive Thoughts 29.05.2021

More and more intrusive thinking has been showing lately. This is s brief rerecording of a conversation focused on information and ideas as to how to address thoughts like these.

Knock Knock, Whose There? Intrusive Thoughts. Intrusive Thoughts Who? Intrusive Thoughts, Intrusive Thoughts, Intrusive Thoughts - Clean 29.05.2021

More and more intrusive thinking has been showing up in our practice lately. Rachel shares some information and ideas as to how to address thoughts like these.  This one is identical to the one with the same name but has no offensive language.

2021. Where Y'At? 10.03.2021

Just some thoughts about the "new year" related to so many people struggling with everything they have been missing out on due to the current state of the world. It could be more where you coming from than where the "new" year might be. 

2021. Where Y'At? (Clean) 10.03.2021

Just some thoughts about the "new year" related to so many people struggling with everything they have been missing out on due to the current state of the world. It could be more where you are coming from than where the "new" year might be.  This one has beeps instead of intense words. 

A Day at the Vets 15.11.2020

Some thoughts from a counselor related to working with our nations Veterans on Veterans Day. 

A Day at the Vets (Clean) 15.11.2020

Same as the other identical title, with beeps instead of uncouth language.  Some thoughts from a counselor related to working with our nations Veterans on Veterans Day. 

Dog Boogerin’ 28.10.2020

A chat about the inherent danger of too many secrets, "letting sleeping dogs lie".

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