Life Lived Better

Thank you for listening to another Mental Health Moment , from the Life Lived Better podcast, where we quickly provide insight into issues that affect most of us, In this episode, we are discussing - Grief & Loss. You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Just a reminder - anything shared in this, and...

In this deeply insightful episode of The Life Lived Better Podcast , Joseph and Paula unpack two powerful — and often misunderstood — relationship dynamics: codependency and counterdependency . Though they seem like opposites, both are rooted in the same place — fear, unmet attachment needs, and a longing for safety and connection. In this episode, the hosts explore: Where codependent and counterd...

Thank you for listening to another Mental Health Moment , from the Life Lived Better podcast, where we quickly provide insight into issues that affect most of us, In this episode, we are talking Resilience. You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Just a reminder - anything shared in this, and all other ep...

Join Joseph and Paula for another episode of a listener favorite - Questions for Counselors . In this episode they take on a variety of questions, including asking our co-hosts if they have ever used substances, what they had to do to become counselors, if counselors see counselors, and how to get over a breakup. Do you have any questions? If you have a question for Joseph and Paula to answer duri...

Thank you for listening to another Mental Health Moment , from the Life Lived Better podcast, where we quickly provide insight into issues that affect most of us, In this episode, we are Taking Mental health to Work. You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Just a reminder - anything shared in this, and all ot...

In this episode Joseph and Paula complete their exploration the difference between healthy and unhealthy romantic relationships. From communication styles and trust to red flags and boundaries, we break down what helps love thrive and what can slowly erode it. Whether you’re currently in a relationship or reflecting on past experiences, this conversation will give you practical insights to better...

In this episode Joseph and Paula explore the difference between healthy and unhealthy romantic relationships. From communication styles and trust to red flags and boundaries, we break down what helps love thrive and what can slowly erode it. Whether you’re currently in a relationship or reflecting on past experiences, this conversation will give you practical insights to better understand what hea...

In this episode, we finish up our conversation with Collier Landry. We were privileged to have Collier Landry join us on the podcast. You might know Collier from the documentary, originally aired on ID TV and now on Prime, called A Murder in Mansfield . Collier was the main subject of that documentary. At 11-years old, Collier was witness to the murder of his mother and at 12 he testified for the...

We were privileged to have Collier Landry join us on the podcast. You might know Collier from the documentary, originally aired on ID TV and now on Prime, called A Murder in Mansfield . Collier was the main subject of that documentary. At 11-years old, Collier was witness to the murder of his mother and at 12 he testified for the defense against his father. His father, Dr. Jack Boyle was convicted...

Thank you for listening to another Mental Health Moment , from the Life Lived Better podcast, where we quickly provide insight into issues that affect most of us, In this episode, we are talking organization. You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Just a reminder - anything shared in this, and all other epis...

In this episode Joseph and Paula continue their Relationship series by diving into the important topic of healthy versus unhealthy family relationships . Families can be a source of love, support, and belonging—but they can also create stress, conflict, or even harm when dynamics become unhealthy. We’ll explore the signs of a supportive, nurturing family system, as well as red flags that may point...

Thank you for listening to another Mental Health Moment , from the Life Lived Better podcast, where we quickly provide insight into issues that affect most of us, In this episode, we are talking cyberbullying. You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Just a reminder - anything shared in this, and all other episo...

In this episode Joseph and Paula explore what it means to have a healthy relationship with yourself—and why it matters. The co-hosts break down the key elements of self-respect and emotional well-being. Our hosts share personal reflections, expert insights, and practical tips to help build a more supportive and nurturing inner dialogue. Whether you’re working on healing, growing, or simply learnin...

We are excited to let you know about a new addition to our format. We are calling Mental Health Moment , where we will provide insight into issues that affect most of us…but it will be done quickly…with the intention of dropping a nugget in between our more involved episodes. We hope you enjoy them. In the inaugural episode, we are talking about something that shows up for everyone — stress. You c...

In this episode Joseph and Paula explore the dynamics of social relationships—the good, the bad, and everything in between. What makes a friendship truly supportive? And how can you tell when a relationship is starting to become emotionally draining or toxic? From red flags like manipulation, competition, and one-sided effort to green flags like mutual respect, trust, and accountability, the co-ho...

In this episode, Joseph and Paula continue their series on relationships by taking a look at the essential elements of healthy professional relationships —what they look like, why they matter, and how to build them. From setting boundaries and fostering mutual respect to communicating effectively and navigating workplace dynamics. The co-hosts explore how strong professional connections can lead t...

Welcome to the kickoff of our new series on Relationships. Join Joseph and Paula as they wade into discussions on what it really means to build and maintain meaningful, supportive connections in every area of life. In this series introduction, the co-hosts lay the foundation for upcoming conversations about professional relationships, friendships, family dynamics, parent-child connections, romanti...

Join us every other Thursday for a new episode! In this episode, Joseph and Paula are breaking down the mystery of what actually happens in therapy. Whether you're considering therapy for the first time or just curious about the process, the co-hosts will walk you through what to expect in a typical session—from the initial intake to building trust with your therapist and setting goals. They w...

From improving emotional resilience to enhancing relationships and managing everyday stress, therapy offers valuable tools for anyone looking to live a healthier, more balanced life. Join Joseph and Paula as they explore the real benefits of therapy. They will share the different types of therapy, how it can be a powerful tool for personal growth, healing, and mental well-being. They will highligh...

Episode 129: Unmasking the Truth: Why We Avoid Therapy and How It’s Holding Us Back In this episode, Joseph and Paula examine the psychological mechanisms that lead individuals to avoid therapy, such as the brain's desire to maintain safety and avoid discomfort. Joseph and Paula offer strategies to overcome these barriers and embrace personal growth. Join us for this comprehensive discussion o...

Join Joseph and Paula for another episode of a listener favorite - Questions for Counselors. In this episode they take on a variety of questions that range from personal to professional. Do you have any questions? If you have a question for Joseph and Paula to answer during a future episode of Questions for Counselors , reach out through the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

For decades, desperate parents have turned to wilderness camps, therapeutic boarding schools, and residential treatment centers to help their struggling teens. But behind the marketing promises and glossy brochures lies a hidden world of abuse, neglect, and psychological trauma. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the troubled teen industry—a loosely regulated system where vulnerable yout...

Breaking Free from Overcommitment: How to Reclaim Your Time and Energy Are you part of the 60% of people who take on more than they can accomplish? Do you find yourself saying "yes" to everything, only to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched too thin? In this episode, Joseph and Paula are tackling the habit of overcommitment—why we do it, how it affects our well-being, and, most im...

The Power of Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace and Energy In this episode, Joseph and Paula are discussing the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries in all areas of life—relationships, work, family, and even with ourselves. Boundaries are not about building walls; they’re about creating a space where we can thrive, feel respected, and maintain our well-being. Join us as we discuss: Why...

Joseph and Paula bring you Part 1 of one of their most listened to episodes. They will continue to bring you these Encore episodes in between their new ones, as requested by many listeners. We continue to be grateful for the engagement. This multi-episode topic is a tough one. Joseph and Paula are talking about abuse. This is not a pleasant topic, but definitely a necessary one. According to the N...