Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World with Michelle & Scott

Episode 146  - "Christmas Leftovers" Boxing Day is celebrated that day after Christmas and is a time when servants, trades people, and those less fortunate are given the day off from work and receive gifts. Donations are also usually made to charities. In this show, Michelle and Scott discuss ways you can personally celebrate Boxing Day (and other days) through giving of yourself and other ac...

Episode 145 - "KYST for the Holidays" Get a head start on the holidays by learning new ways to stay calm and reduce your anxiety. Think of this as our holiday hack edition as Scott and Michelle discuss how to find your peaceful focus, setting boundaries, and making the "madness" stop. Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg,...

Episode 144 - "Reasons to Get Good and Angry" There are surprising benefits to being angry. We're not talking about aggressive, physical behavior, but we are talking about constructive anger and how justified anger with an appropriate behavior can play a positive and powerful role in your life. Join Scott and Michelle as they discuss the predictable, strategic, and powerful uses of anger. Keeping...

Episode 143 - "Your Five Power Words for 2023" From transformation to impact to personal boundaries, Scott and Michelle are going to show you how to create five power words . . . words that will take you into and through 2023 with elegance, delight, and unflappability. Join us and you, too, can learn the secrets of these types of words. Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast h...

Episode 142 - "It's All About Gratitude" There is one thing that can be a real game-changer for you! It's called "Gratitude." Join Michelle and Scott as they talk about the far-reaching effects of being grateful, powerful practices you can use, and how to start noticing the good all around you. As a reminder, our “Get Your Sh*t Together” Home Retreat can be found here: http://thinkingmagically.com...

Episode 141 - "Life is More Than Happy and Angry" (Part 2) In Episode 140, Michelle and I discussed the variety of emotions you can experience, how to identify them, and how to communicate your range of emotions with others. In this episode, we expand on that even more and share with you a deeper discussion on how to make your emotions work for you! Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World i...

Episode 140 - "Life is More Than Happy and Angry" (Part 1) Moods. We all have them. Most of us want to avoid situations that make us angry and seek situations that help us to feel joy. But did you know that scientists have identified 27 distinct types of emotions? Join Michelle and Scott as they talk about the varieties of emotions and how understanding this assortment of feelings can help you bet...

Episode 139 -  "7 Easy Tips to Be a Better Gifter" with featured guest Christina Courtney The holidays are nearly upon us and you get to make gift giving choices. Gift giving is a magical way to reinforce your relationships, to show gratitude, and to value the roles others play in our lives. Join Michelle and Scott as they welcome returning guest Christina Courtney for a discussion on how you...

Episode 138 - "Ghost Stories" How brave and bold are you? Halloween is upon us and that means there are ghost stories to share. Join Michelle and me as we essentially go on a little ghost tour and talk about our favorite haunting stories. Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 45 minutes of raw, i...

Episode 137 - "Life Lessons" As we go through Life, there are lessons that we learn (or that we don't). Those lessons help to shape our beliefs, emotions, thoughts, and actions. Join Michelle and me as we talk about the Life Lessons we have both learned and how they affect the way we keep our sh*t together. Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LM...

Episode 136 - "DIY Deflector Rings" with featured guest Sheri Williams You've likely heard the phrase "deflector shield" or "force field." Did you know there's a way to bring that concept to your own personal life, as well? Join Michelle A Post LMFT and me for a discussion with our featured guest, Sheri Williams, as we talk about how to create your own deflector rings to help you turn aside or cha...

Episode 135 - "Work-Life Balance versus Work-Life Harmony" Maryville University said it this way: "Work-life balance refers to how people manage the time they dedicate to work and the time they spend on other activities. Work-life harmony involves incorporating work into the rest of life in a way that promotes happiness both at home and in the office." Join Michelle and Scott for a discussion on t...

Episode 134 - "The Magic of Ho'oponopono" Many people have heard of "Ho'oponopono," but do you actually know about its origins? This spiritual practice has been roughly translated as "correction," "to bring back into balance” or "to make things right." When you use this technique you are intending a reconciliation and forgiveness. Join Michelle and Scott as they discuss the ritual of Ho'oponopono,...

Episode 133 - "You Learned to Talk All Wrong" The way your parents talked and spoke to you may have had a greater impact on you than you first imagine. From the time we are wee lads and lasses, we are very observant and keen listeners. It's entirely likely that your actions, expressions, and even speech patterns were learned. And what you learned has had a great impact on your life. Join Michelle...

Episode 132 - "How to Enjoy the Journey" They say "Happiness" is not a destination. But . . . really . . . can you enjoy what you have and where you are without feeling like you're "settling" for something less than what you want to obtain or achieve? Join Michelle and Scott as they discuss how to enjoy the scenery of your life and where you're at in any given moment. Keeping Your Sh*t Together in...

Episode 131 -  "The Toxic Relationship Antidote" with featured guest Christine Philipp Everyone deserves to be happy in their relationships. But what happens when a relationship is filled with abuse or you feel unsupported, misunderstood, and even attacked by the person you thought loved you? Toxic relationships can exist in any context and in this episode, Michelle and Scott talk with expert...

Episode 130 -  "The Magic of Cutting Hair" with featured guest Newman Milhollon-Turner Here's something a little different for our show . . . a discussion with "Hot Fabulous Mess" and CEO of my GED, Hairstylist, and Grief Recovery Specialist, Newman Milhollon-Turner. It's been said that "only your harstylist knows for sure." ;) Over a 40+ year career, Newman has heard it all! Michelle and Sco...

Episode 129 - "Health Advocacy and How to Prepare for a Doctor's Visit" Access to good care, navigating the medical system, mobilizing great resources, and addressing health concerns are all part of Life. Join Michelle and Scott as they talk about ways to work through the medical system, address insurance issues, and even tackle Medicare as you learn to become your own best healthcare advocate. Ke...

Episode 128 - "Stop Negotiating Away Your Happiness" Happiness is something you deserve. Happiness is also something that you do. Yet how many times do we find ourselves bartering for our happiness? How many times do we negotiate away that happiness? Join Michelle and Scott as they talk about ways to start valuing yourself more and allowing happiness into your life as a habit. Keeping Your Sh*t To...

Episode 127 - "How to Negotiate Like a Pro (Part 2)" Here's the follow-up discussion to our earlier podcast episode where we introduced new negotiation skills for you to consider. In this second episode, Michelle and Scott will take you into a world of even more advanced techniques for getting what you want. Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, L...

Episode 126 - "Stop the Stealing of Joy" We've all experienced them . . . the joy killers. The things and people who we think take our joy away from u. But did you know that most of the time it's our own habits that lead to the stealing of joy? Join Michelle and Scott as they talk about ways to develop new habits that enhance the joy you experience. Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World i...

Episode 125 - "Dissociative Identity Disorder" Formerly known as multiple personality disorder (MPD), dissociative identity disorder (DID) happens when there are problems with a person's memory, self-identity, emotional wellbeing, perceptions, behaviors, and their sense of self. When someone with DID disconnects from their own thoughts, feelings, memories or sense of identity, it can be challengin...

Episode 124 - "Intergenerational Queer Intersections" with featured guest Janelle Cronk A lot still needs to take place in society with respect to LGBTQ+ knowledge exchange, our acceptance and embracing of sexual identity, and why it's so important to close the gap between generations of queer understanding. Join Michelle and Scott as they welcome featured guest Janelle Cronk in a discussion of wa...

Episode 123 - "Grief as the Great Teacher" with featured guest Fran Solomon Grief is inevitable and while many would like to avoid its pain, there are many amazing lessons that it teaches us. Join Michelle and Scott as they welcome featured guest Fran Solomon back to the show to discuss the importance and significance that grief plays in our lives and how it can be used to embrace loss and how not...

Episode 122 - "How Much Did Your Childhood Wound You?" According to the National Institute of Mental Health, childhood trauma is defined as: “The experience of an event by a child that is emotionally painful or distressful, which often results in lasting mental and physical effects.” Join Michelle and Scott as they explore the fear, behaviors, and difficulties that arise from childhood experiences...