Take Out Therapy: End Overthinking & Overwhelm for Empathic High Achievers

Do you ever get really angry and not know how to move forward? It is an easy place to get stuck! Anger is a “secondary emotion.” Anger is so many different emotions! Sometimes anger is protecting us from more difficult emotions. So let’s look at anger. What are the emotions underneath and how can we all deal with those? Being emotionally well-rounded means you understand that there’s not only one...

This week marks my 1 year anniversary of doing this podcast. I have recorded 52 episodes, baby! I thought it would be fun to talk with you about how to reflect on your achievements and learn to move forward intentionally. It’s been a huge year of personal growth for me. Starting a project and keeping with it for an entire year is really an achievement! I feel like we are always so focused on the f...

Today, we all need a pep talk! Don’t you think? Things are really hard right now. This pandemic has been going for a few months, and we’re not done yet. We don’t know what’s going to happen next. This situation has thrown our lives into a tailspin, and our brains don’t like it. Here’s the deal: Your brain is set up to keep you alive. Safe. Change? The great unknown? Oh no, no, no. Brain doesn’t li...

It’s very natural for us to take things personally. It’s normal brain behavior actually! Other people’s actions hurt our feelings sometimes. Other people’s behaviors and moods can really throw us off our game. Ever stayed up all night worrying about a conflict you had with someone? This is something that comes up a lot in therapy- so this week’s podcast episode goes on an in-depth exploration of w...

Monkey Mind. Overthinking. Thought Loops. Any of these sound familiar? You might be living in your head! When we live in our heads, our mind is a blaze of thoughts, ideas and worries. Here’s the problem…it’s just not good for our bodies. It keeps us from sleeping, focusing, or being productive. It’s a circus in there! In this episode I will give you some research based, tried and true ways to stop...

Therapists are regular people with regular problems. We fight with our families, get irritated about traffic and get down in the dumps. That’s just life. The fact is that almost everyone from time to time gets stuck in negative moods. If you are stuck in a rut, following some simple steps of inquiry can help you get unstuck . I will show you how. Self-inquiry is a powerful tool to help us remember...

Sometimes, a relationship is just not a good fit. Friends, lovers and even family…. You get to choose who you allow to be a part of your life, and who you don’t. But how do you know when it’s time to leave a relationship? This is a question that comes up a lot in the therapy office, so let’s dig in! Here’s the deal. People stay in unhealthy relationships longer than they need to. People stay in bo...

We are living in an ever-increasing culture of burnout, and it’s time for change! What’s Burnout? It’s what happens when we are repeatedly stressed out emotionally and physically by work, our home life or our relationships. Burnout happens in every area of life. As a therapist, two of the most popular reasons people start working with me are unhappiness with jobs or discontent within relationships...

Personal growth is great and all...but most people have no idea where to begin. This podcast will help you get started in a healthy direction. Many people have dynamics in their lives that are not working for them. Maybe it's your boss, or some dynamic in your parenting or relationship. And yet, what do we do? We just stay there...in the misery, feeling like there's nothing we can do. Here's an id...

Let's get very specific about the actual process of "making a difference." You can't do everything, but you CAN do something. The world is in utter chaos right now and we are all feeling it. If you are like most people you are looking around and wondering how on earth one person, can make a difference. It's all so much. Let me help break it down for you. ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOWN...

Let's move forward. In our own time, in our own way. In this episode, we discuss how you can begin to move out of "pandemia" and into your life, with confidence and less struggle. This episode outlines a process for how you can move forward with intention, direction and action. Pick one thing and use this method to create the change you want in your life. ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOW...

Are there unhealthy dynamics in your relationships? Most of us have areas in which we could improve our friendships and partnerships. Let's talk about some of the more damaging relationships dynamics that we need to ditch in order to embrace the people in our lives and be happier and more loving in our relationships. ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of ov...

Sometimes it is the absolute most appropriate thing to do to stay in bed. Or take a day off. Or say no. You get my drift. Let's talk about what is preventing us from taking a break from do-ing. Then you will learn about what to do instead. Another peek behind the door to the therapists office! Come on in. ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking,...

The CBT Series Continues! Therapists often help people examine their thinking as part of our work. Every situation leads us to thoughts and feelings, and if we are not careful, our resulting behavior can be unhelpful. Let's dig into how you can start to examine your thinking in order to get a handle on things, shall we? ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of...

If you want to get a peek inside the therapists office, here is your chance! I am teaching you all about a method of therapy that you can use every day, in your own life. In a flat 20 minutes. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is the Gold Standard in the therapy world and now I am going to teach you the basics. It's easy to use and really helps us change our thinking when it's causing us problems. ******...

In this episode I tell you about one of my role models, Glennon Doyle and why her work can go ahead and count as therapeutic. Learn about how using our "human resources" can help us to live our best life. I break down Glennon's work into categories and talk about why it's important! Let's get some therapy from Glennon Doyle. Hopefully she's cool with that! ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DO...

As a therapist, I'd have to say that a worldwide pandemic qualifies as trauma. Let's talk about it. Do you understand what exactly trauma IS? Learning a few details will help. Do you understand your own response to trauma? If you have been acting unusually "fill-in-the-blank" these days, let's look at that through a trauma lens. Listen in as we play a little game called: What's Your Trauma Respons...

There are plenty of situations in which fear is very helpful. Every day, all of the time...not so much. Learn the basics of how fear impacts our emotional health and our bodies and brains. Then learn how to get a handle on it! Let's all just take a chill pill, shall we? ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stress effectively, and creat...

In every moment, we have a choice about what kind of perspective we want to take. In April 2020, our perspective is very important as we face a world health crisis. It's a good time to figure out if your perspective on things is helpful to you or not... ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stress effectively, and create a more fulfilli...

The world is having a massive crisis right now and we are in the middle of it. Are you losing your freaking mind yet?! Perhaps we need a session. Let's talk about how to sane in the midst of ANY crisis. Not just this one. These are practical action items that if you bring into your life, you'll be fine, just fine. There are lots of other ways I can help you! https://linktr.ee/rebeccahuntermsw ****...

Codependency Education is necessary if you want to stop putting everyone else's needs before your own. Find show notes and more at: https://www.rebeccahuntermsw.com/blog/ ******** **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stress effectively, and create a more fulfilling life for yourself. To access your free guide, simply click HERE . Website: www.ta...

It's all fine and dandy to discuss depression in adults...But what about kids?! What about the teens? Let's talk about the epidemic of teen depression and ways we can start to connect with teens about their mental health. This is a shorter episodes with lots of resources in the show notes! https://www.rebeccahuntermsw.com/blog ******** **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the gr...

In the second part of our depression series I talk about how we can help someone who is suffering with depression. We all know someone who is suffering from depression. It's the leading cause of disability in the United States. Let's talk about some of the ways you can be helpful to someone with depression, while maintaining your own sanity! ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break...

This episode is the tip of the iceberg on depression. We could talk for hours about it...but let's start with some common symptoms, shall we? I am simply going over some of the commonly seen experiences of depression and giving some ideas for change. All in 20 minutes or less! https://www.rebeccahuntermsw.com/blog/episode0029 ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the gr...

What's your mindset around life's difficulties? Listen in as I talk about the benefit of seeing problems in a different way. All it takes is a little practice and some self-love, baby! ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stress effectively, and create a more fulfilling life for yourself. To access your free guide, simply click HERE ....