Mind Over Me - The mental wellness podcast

Modern life is inherently meaningless. We all know what we're expected to do but we don't always know why. In this episode, I talk about finding the "why" behind the "what" and enhancing our day-to-day through a greater sense of purpose. Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com

A lot of adults are cutting off their aging parents. It's a hotly debated issue online. Is it warranted or is it just an internet trend? Let's talk about it.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Go check my new podcast for men: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kjjmo1oN2dhS2rh0a1OEA?si=u-ARmOXBTyK5TR9wD0YIvg

Narcissism is a term that is over used and misunderstood. In this episode, I clear up some of the misconceptions and talk about a difficult issue: Narcissistic trauma. I also talk about how this issue needs a lot of inner work.  I created a workbook to help people with this specific issue. You can buy it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/032pqPDl Or on my website: https://www.saltcitycounseling.com/challe...

In this episode, I continue a topic that has been visited before. The emptiness epidemic. I've been putting a lot of thought into this lately and here are some of my thoughts on the cause and ways to work our way back.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com

This is the story about how I learned all about Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD. This is a highly complex disorder that's difficult to treat. This is honestly just the tip of the iceberg but let's break it down.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com

File this one under "things that aren't a disorder but they should be" because when you don't feel like you're good enough and when it triggers intense shame, it causes a lot of disorder.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com

There are so many problems with the ADHD diagnosis. Let's talk about it.  I've spent twenty five years working with teenagers and the details don't add up.  www.saltcitycounseling.com

We need to reconnect. That's all there is to it. So many things have ruined our relationships and disconnected us and we need to bring people back together. Loneliness will make life feel dire and totally hopeless when we are wired for human connection.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com

Mental health and wellness don't just happen. They require work and effort. These are my three active practices that will help you be mentally healthier. Actively do these three things and do them consistently. They will help you be mentally healthier.  My website: www.saltcitycounseling.com

I'm still trying to figure out and understand why our own minds turn on us. This episode will hopefully help you learn to stop hating on yourself.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com

Too many people are disconnected from reality. They're not living their life; they're only living a digital life and it's a major source of mental distress. The more disconnected from reality you are, the more mental distress you're going to experience. Sanity returns when you reconnect with reality.  www.saltcitycounseling.com

You can't be mentally well without facing yourself but it can be excruciatingly painful. Let's talk about it.  www.saltcitycounseling.com

As a therapist, people often ask me this question. They want to know what's wrong with them but it requires a better conversation about mental health. The answer just isn't that straightforward. Humans are extremely complex but I'll break down some of what I've learned about mental illness.  You can take my anxiety course here: https://www.saltcitycounseling.com/challenges Foll...

One thing that will always work against your mental health is needing approval from others. This episode is all about how that is a losing game and how to break free from it.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Here's my anxiety course: https://www.saltcitycounseling.com/challenges

Anxiety destroys lives. It's a mental illness that can and will destroy your life if you don't learn to get rid of it. Despite popular belief, anxiety can be cured. How do I know? Listen to the episode and find out.  You can take my anxiety course here: https://www.saltcitycounseling.com/challenges

There's a lot of garbage in your head that's preventing you from having good mental health. A lot of it is just part of our modern lifestyle. This episode is a continuation of my episode about having a better relationship with yourself.  Website: www.saltcitycounseling.com

The new year is a good time to reflect and change. In this episode, I reflect a bit on the last year and then give 6 tips on how to have better mental health in 2026.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com

You can't have good mental health if you have a bad relationship with yourself. You're the most important person in your life, whether you realize it or not. In this episode, I cover some ways to get you on the path to liking yourself better.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com

Close human connections are a core psychological and spiritual need. Without them, people are depressed, anxious and miserable. In this episode, I talk about the need for connections, what has caused our relationships to fall apart and tackle the tricky issue of dealing with vulnerability.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Follow me on X: sc_counseling25

Anxiety is a lot like there's a separate person in your head working against you. Anxiety thrives on your attention and whether or not you buy into the BS stories that it feeds you. In this episode, I break down how anxiety tricks you into believing fake scenarios. I also give you some cognitive therapy homework that will help you get ahead of it.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseli...

I've been noticing a troubling pattern. People aren't growing up. We might be seeing a collective breakdown, in part, because people aren't growing up and maturing anymore. In this episode I breakdown some differences between immature thinking and mature thinking.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Follow me on X: @sc_counseling25

Face your emotional pain? Why on earth would you want to do such a thing?! In this episode, I'm going to break it down. I might also go on a mini rant about how going to conventional therapy isn't going to get you results.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Follow me on X: sc_counseling25

In this episode, I first lay some groundwork and understanding about how virtually everything you might believe about mental health and therapy are wrong and broken. I then talk about how sadness is a good emotion and a healthy one. Most people think that sadness is bad and they avoid feeling it when it's good for you. As always, I also provide some shadow work journal prompts about sadness. ...

We have a big problem not only with people being immature but also very selfish. In this episode, I unpack some of the issues with getting everything we want and how we often confuse our wants with our needs. This principle ties into a previous episode about healthy selfishness.  Check out my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Follow me on X: @sc_counseling25

Unfortunately, you can't trust every thought and emotion that floats through your head. If you believe everything you think and feel, your probably going to have a bad time. In this episode, I break down some of the ways that our mind plays tricks on us.  Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Follow me on X: @sc_counseling25