Life Lived Better

Happy Independence Day to our listeners in the USA. Questions?  If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at  www.lifelivedbetter.net  or email them directly at  Info@lifelivedbetter.net      You can find information about this and other episodes on the website:  www.lifelivedbetter.ne...

Is it love or addiction? Joseph and Paula address the benefits of love and also look at love addiction. What are the signs, symptoms, and treatment? Listen to find out.     If you or someone you know struggles with sex addiction, consider reaching out to SAA, Sex Addicts Anonymous. SAA states that their primary purpose to help people recover from sexual addiction. SAA is a 12-step program. It is n...

Knock on wood? Throw salt over your shoulder? Think wearing your lucky undies will help your favorite sports team win the big game? You might be engaging in Magical Thinking. And that is not all bad. But, there is a downside to Magical Thinking. Joseph and Paula share examples of this Magical Thinking and Superstitions. They also address why we do this, the negative outcomes if it goes too far, an...

Keep the change! Want to not only make some life changes but keep the changed things changed? In this episode, Joseph and Paula provide some insight into the reason it is difficult to change, steps to make changes, and tips on how to keep the change once you have taken the initial action.   If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counsel...

Forget to mow the lawn? Miss your best friend's last birthday? Run late for that important meeting? We all faulter. But, how do you respond to your transgressions? Do you blame others or take full responsibility? If you find yourself making excuses, this episode will tell you why and give you the steps to stop!  If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episod...

Happy Memorial Day and Mental Health Month from Life, Lived Better.

Finishing up this round of Questions for Counselors, Joseph and Paula address reasons some addictions are harder to overcome than others, how to support a person who has made major changes, things to help a person change without going to counseling and more! Keep the questions coming. They get better with each new Questions for Counselors! If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to...

How do you get over the loss of your father? How do you help your loved one get into recovery? How do you support someone who has made huge life changes? These are a few of the questions people asked Joseph and Paula to answer on this episode of Questions for Counselors! Enjoy! If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel fre...

Social Masks are created to make us more comfortable and ease our fears. We wear masks when interacting with people we think will not accept us if they knew who we “really were”. There are a number of types of masks we might wear. They all hide our authenticity. In this episode, Joseph and Paula talk about the reasons we wear masks, the types of masks many people use, and how to break free of thes...

If someone asks you to go to dinner, what is your response? Sure. I will go if I can pick the restaurant. Sure. I will go and I will go to the restaurant you pick. Sure. I have no opinion on where we go. But I will complain if it isn't what I secretly wanted. Sure. We can go to the restaurant you pick this time and my choice next time. Each of these responses represent a Communication Style ....

In this episode, Joseph and Paula discuss Networking. Networking is an investment in your career. It takes time and motivation to develop. It will also take some risks. We often think of networking related to career, but networking can also be for any area of our life we want to grow. Join Joseph and Paula as they explore the elements involved in networking, tips for growing your network, and the...

In this episode, Joseph and Paula discuss the 3 main eating disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating. They provide the symptoms for each and how to cope with an eating disorder. They also share information on NEDA, the National Eating Disorder Association Helpline to reach out to if you need support for yourself or someone you love. You can visit online National Eating Disorders Association...

Do you love to be on the latest fad diet? Filter your Instagram photos? Do you eat when you are stressed? How about cutting carbs? We have all likely heard of eating disorders. But have you heard of disordered eating? Joseph and Paula talk about the characteristics of disordered eating. They both relate to this topic closely and share a few personal experiences on the topic. NEDA, The National Eat...

You have likely heard the term Dysfunctional Family, but do you know what it means? Did you grow up in a family filled with dysfunction? Are you in one right now? Joseph and Paula share the characteristics and roles of dysfunctional family systems in this episode. If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out...

In this episode Joseph and Paula share a bit about themselves by answering some questions. If you have questions you would like them to answer about themselves, you can let them know. If you have other question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at  www.lifelivedbetter.net  or email them directly at I...

We have all likely been there, but do we know how to process through the experience in a healthy way? Joseph and Paula tackle this topic during this episode and provide some tips and tools. If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at I...

Joseph and Paula are back with a listener favorite, Questions for Counselors. This week has a mix of questions from future counselors and general questions for counselors to discuss. How do you earn trust from a child who knows nothing but constant disappointment? If counseling is so beneficial, why is it so inaccessible and who makes the rules on pricing? These are just two of the questions addre...

Would you like more joy in your life? Is it as simple as just wanting it to make it happen? It could be. Listen to this episode, where Joseph and Paula share the steps to manifesting joy in your own life.  If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or ema...

Our final episode in the abuse series shares information on how to support someone who is experiencing abuse and what to do if you are the victim of abuse. To review our information, you can visit the website we acquired our sourced material at HealthyPlace.com. Should you need support for any of the topics we discuss, please use any of these hotlines: Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-4-A-CHILD (800 42...

This is the third part in the series where Joseph and Paula talk about abuse. This is not a pleasant topic, but definitely a necessary one. According to the National Statistics on Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people each minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. For one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. Those figures only take into account do...

This is the second part of Joseph and Paula talking about abuse. This is not a pleasant topic, but definitely a necessary one. According to the National Statistics on Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people each minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. For one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. Those figures only take into account domestic violen...

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 National Statistics on Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people each minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. For one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. Those figures only take into accou...

We know companies have Mission and Vision Statements, but have you ever considered having a personal one? What would yours say? Listen as Joseph and Paula tell you what a Personal Mission and Vision Statement should contain and how to write your very own. If you have a question, you would like them to answer, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them direc...

Pulling from questions asked by a new group of students, Joseph and Paula bring back an old favorite! Questions for Counselors.  What are the best counseling techniques? How is technology changing how counselors do their jobs? Those are only two of the questions addressed in this episode. If you have a question, you would like them to answer, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifel...

Happy New Year! Can you believe it is already 2023? Want to know the most popular New Year's Resolutions?  Exercise more (52% of respondents) Eat healthier (50%) Lose weight (40%) Save more money (39%) Spend more time with family and friends (37%) Did you make any resolutions? Have you kept up with them? Did you know only 8% of Americans keep their resolutions and a majority of those who make...