PsycHope Self-Help Podcast

It’s the 12 days of holiday stress relief around here. And, on the 4th day of holiday stress relief, the focus is on making sure we’re getting enough sleep. The importance of sleep for stress reduction is explored and helpful tips for improving sleep this holiday season are provided.  Self-Help Resources Head to psychope.com for all of our complimentary self-care and stress relief resources like i...

On the 3rd day of holiday stress relief, we turn to the benefits of gratitude.  Even though the famous holiday for thankfulness has already passed, I’ll be sharing some findings from psychological research on gratitude that just may encourage you to draw on the power of gratitude during the rest of the holiday season, and maybe even all year round.  A couple tips for practicing gratitude this holi...

On the second day of holiday stress relief, we’ll explore the value of time management and organization strategies to help with holiday stress.  Self-Help Resources Head to psychope.com for all of our complimentary self-care and stress relief resources like insight quizzes, worksheets, workbooks, and more. You can also find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations and other stress relief v...

This episode explains why this podcast focuses exclusively on self-help for women. Mental health challenges and complexities experienced by women are explored along with ways to prioritize the emotional well-being of women. Suicide Prevention and Survivor Resources Hope may be in the form of the confidential support that is always available (24/7) for those experiencing a suicide crisis by calling...

On this episode, you'll get an overview of some practices that can really set you up for success on your healing journey. You will hear about daily commitments that individual women can make towards prioritizing their own emotional well-being.  Self-Help Resources Head to psychope.com for all of our complimentary self-care and stress relief resources like insight quizzes, worksheets, workbook...

Let's kick off the 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief series! Each day we will explore a different approach to managing holiday stress. The first day is all about setting reasonable expectations for the holiday season.   Self-Help Resources Head to psychope.com for all of our complimentary self-care and stress relief resources like insight quizzes, worksheets, workbooks, and more. You can also...

This is the very first episode of the PsycHope Self-Help Podcast: a space for women where psychology illuminates paths to healing, hope, and personal growth. Your host is Dr. Jennifer McManus, a clinical psychologist.  In this episode, you will learn about the host’s professional background and qualifications to host a podcast on psychology informed self-help tips. The inspiration for this emotion...