Not Allowed to Die

Mariska often wonders if she is on the Autism spectrum, or if she is just anxious and has some sensory issues. In this episode we start off talking a bit about service animals and then we discuss some things to think about when we are talking about possibly being neuro atypical.

Mariska and I discuss our troubles with procrastination and some tips to get you moving.

In this episode Mariska and I reflect upon a fantastic opportunity we had to debrief and plan with a family as they discussed intimate partner violence and how to think about it with regard to the past and the future. I also reference a cool opportunity for veterans to attend a sacred soldier retreat which introduces different modalities into healing from the folks at psychex: Home | Sacred Soldie...

In this episode Mariska and I reflect on feelings of worthiness and how we can give off subtle cues that we don't think much of ourselves. I throw in a plug for my group on Forum: Anxiety Free College Planning for Families of 11th-12th Graders | Forum (joinforum.com)

In this episode Mariska and I push through my sinus infection to talk about how it feels when a client flakes out on a session and how many of my clients are dealing with a lack of sexual connection before their marriage has even started.

Trevor has Mariska and I on his podcast to talk answer listener questions about dealing with knowing about a parent's affair how to pick the right college and more.... Here is a link to his podcast: The Best Of The Trevor J. Brown Show — Inherent Dream If you want to work with me in the group for parents of 11th and 12th graders seeking to take the anxiety out of the college search here is the...

In this episode we talk about Father's Day and how it feels for those (like Mariska) who do not have a relationship with their father. We also discuss the back door benefits of hating your body and how that can "protect" you from taking risks. At the end you get a plug for my group starting 8/4/24 for parents of juniors and seniors entering the college process: https://app.joinforum....

Mike Overlie of Authentic Mike (dogsandmen.com) Took me through a coaching session so I reflect on that, and the harrowing challenge of being a professional providing therapy when your dog releases toxic gas (sorry Mariska but the people need to know!) Also, I announce a group I am running for parents of 11th and 12th graders on college planning starting 8/4/24. Spread the word! • Group Name: Anxi...

Mariska and I review Tim Gallwey's The Inner Game of Tennis. The title of this podcast is a bit misleading as the review won't change your life, but the book will. We also talk about my group, starting 8/4/2024 Anxiety Free College Planning for parents of 11th-12th graders. https://app.joinforum.com/partnergrouppage/anxiety-free-college-planning-for-families-of-11th-12th-graders-gpid1800 C...

Mariska boycotts this pod until we get more positive reviews! In this episode we talk about where and how you can vent about your partner without it impacting their relationship with other people in your world. While that is our main point we start off with a good bit of information about Emotional Support Animals, and of course, Paws for Patrick.

Trevor Brown and I partner up to answer some listener questions about getting ghosted by friends, managing family gatherings with too much alcohol and more.

In this episode we beg for better reviews on apple podcasts and we discuss when not to forgive a relative for bad behavior.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss making a plan for self improvement during the summer and why summer can be the best time to seek mental health treatment in a partial hospitalization program.

in this episode Mariska recovers from her bath and we talk about boundaries with family members.

In this episode Mariska and I share some tips about how to think about the process of finding and selecting colleges that families should consider. I deal with this challenge literally every work day as a social worker in public school where over 90% of graduates go to a four year college and I was a guidance counselor for five years of my career. Let me know if you want more college thoughts.

In this brief episode Mariska and I talk about body dysmorphia and its secondary gains. To be frank we are also checking out new recording software so be patient with us.

In this episode Marc Hans of the Think Differently Podcast has me on to talk mental health and Paws for Patrick. Mark's podcast is typically about design and so he has a unique perspective. In addition, we are old friends so it is a fun conversation.

In this episode Mariska and I talk about the impact of Ms. Yvonne on the lives of my boys when she was their day care teacher, and how she can be an example of how we can share love. Also how we can view legacy when we did not know a person completely. Also a chance to weigh in on whether regular listeners of this show would like to be known as Mariskavites, Markiskateers, Team Maigler, or somethi...

In this episode Mariska and I explore options for how to react when a therapist hurts a clients feelings in session and how it feels from the therapists end of things.

This week Mariska and I explore how to react when a parent's response to a request for help is to deny that the issue exists.

In this episode Mariska and I share some dilemmas that my clients have been facing in communicating with their psychiatrists. We talk about why this happens and some work arounds. In addition, some quick advice to bring up conversations with people you care about regarding loved ones they have lost.

An update on Mariska's teeth, a request for advice from listeners about how they prepare for the end of a pets life, and some lessons from a couple of my clients on how conflict in a relationship can be a blessing and an enhancement to relationships.

In this episode Mariska and I explore how to think about side effects you may be experiencing when starting a new medication and some ideas of what to do when you cannot fall asleep.

Happy Boxing Day. In this last episode of 2023 Mariska and I give some tips for how to structure your journaling to act as a bit of a therapist to yourself. Also trigger warning in this episode I talk about hitting a rabbit when driving in my car and how that threatened to take me down a path of nasty magical thinking.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss thinking differently about people who lie to us and why. We also talk about how to be a better manipulator of people, especially when we are manipulating them to help them.