The Fearless Fostering Podcast

Whether you feel inundated with guilt over things you can’t control, anxiety about things that may or may not happen in the future, or unexplained sadness when a disturbing “what if” scenario suddenly springs to mind, we have all been there at some point or another. What separates a normal amount of intrusive thoughts from something worthy of a clinical diagnosis is what you do with those thoughts...

If you've had a major life event cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus and social distancing, you're not alone. Today's episode of the Self Care Bestie Podcast will validate, support, and encourage you if you're feeling disappointed or discouraged. Feel free to reach out to me through my website selfcarebestie.com if you would like additional support during this crazy time!

Call a therapist. This is what we do – we are skilled at untangling your thoughts and offering helpful guidance when you need it most. You don’t have to go through this alone. Second, I’d like to recommend a journaling prompt that can help you show up as your best self during this quarantine, or any other situation you’d like to apply it to. If you’re going through a hard time, or just have a lot...

Self care doesn't have to be something you do by yourself! Whether you're stuck at home during this coronavirus quarantine, or you simply want to share self care with a partner or spouse (or even your kids!) you will love this episode! I'm sharing all sorts of ways to create a self care date night (or day) so that you and your loved ones can feel your very best!

One of the questions I get asked most as a therapist is: how do I set boundaries without feeling like a jerk? No one wants to be perceived as selfish or make others feel bad, but it's also reasonable for you to set boundaries with people you love. So how do you find the balance? I'm telling you everything you need to know about setting boundaries from a therapist's perspective in to...

How do you get to know yourself better? And why does it matter if you know yourself well? I'll be answering these questions and sharing a one day experiment in mindfulness you can use to get to know yourself better and increase your peace in the process! If you have questions, you can reach out via email: cbearsecounseling@gmail.com OR find me on Instagram: @self_care_bestie

Marmee March is, without a doubt, my favorite literary character of all time. And not only that, but I kind of want to be her. She is full of kindness, goodness, wisdom, and grace. She is loving, just, and sweet. I doubt she ever had a #momfail. Well, actually she admitted to Jo that her temper needed some work back when she had four extremely little women running around the house (and who amongst...

With so MANY self help books out there, it’s easy to wonder: what are the self help books that therapists recommend most? As in, what are the go-tos, the tried and trues that professionals refer to again and again for their clients? While there is obviously going to be some variation from therapist to therapist, I have discussed each of the self help books I’m going to share with you today with co...

Want to know the therapist-recommended ways to deal with work related anxiety? If work stress keeps you up at night and you just don't know what to do about it, tune in to today's episode to learn exactly the steps to take to reduce your work related worries!

Ever wonder if a loved one has social anxiety? Today, we're talking about 7 social anxiety symptoms that might surprise you! Whether it's you or a loved one that suffers from social anxiety, tune in to learn the symptoms and what you can do about it!

People always ask me "what are the best ways to prevent anxiety?" That's exactly what we're talking about today on this episode of the Self Care Bestie podcast! If you have any questions about anxiety, feel free to let me know by finding me on Instagram: @self_care_bestie.

A therapist's advice on the BEST ways to improve your mental health in 2020 and beyond. If you're looking for fresh inspiration to guide your mental health, look no further!!

Ever wonder if you're suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD? Today's podcast will help you figure it out as well as give many effective ways to cope with seasonal depression, straight from an actual therapist!

If you've ever been tempted to throw yourself a pity party because of your anxiety, you're going to want to tune into today's episode! I'm interviewing my good friend Tina Balais of Get Social with Tina and she's sharing about her initial diagnosis with generalized anxiety disorder at age 14, and how she didn't let it define her then OR now. She also talks about how h...

If you're having trouble falling asleep, try these 7 therapist-approved suggestions for a soothing nighttime routine that will have you in REM sleep before you know it!

Ever feel frustrated by difficult relatives who violate your boundaries or try to manipulate or control for you? What about the ones who say hurtful things or act inappropriately? Today I'm sharing 4 surefire ways to handle these types of situations so you can attend your next family gathering without a care in the world!

Learn the biggest reasons why even the busiest women waste time and how to stop so you can start living your best life (and get a lot of stuff done!) ASAP!

Today I'm getting real about our family vacation to Bermuda last summer, and reminding you that there is no such thing as perfection, even in the most perfect location with the people you love most.

Learn about the three types of people we ALL need in our lives to keep us sane and make us better! A therapist's recommendations for choosing the right types of friends.

Sharing a bit from my personal life in this episode, and sharing some encouragement for you if you've been feeling as overwhelmed as I was just a few months ago. Much love to you, Besties!

In this episode, you'll learn what makes a person toxic, and what to do with the toxic people in your life. You'll also get access to my FREE 60 minute class all about how to set boundaries and take your power back coming up on October 21, 2019.

If you've ever struggled to figure out when is the right time to see a therapist, this episode is for you! You may just be surprised by the answer!

Learn how to parent two totally different kids...it's the stuff you won't learn in a parenting book, but will actually help you navigate the uncharted waters of parenting!

Whether you're a therapist already, or hoping to become one...or even if you're in a completely different field, you'll benefit from the life lessons and top tips I'm sharing in today's podcast episode! We're covering things like how to leave work at work and how to be ok with it that you're not everyone's cup of tea. This episode is one of my favorites to d...

The truth is, no matter what the circumstances are around a friendship ending, it’s never fun. So even if others tell you (or you tell yourself), “it’s their loss,” it’s also yours. Aside from losing a person whom you used to share so much with, you’ve also lost what was. You’ve lost how things were when things were good, and I must say, that is probably the most difficult loss of all. For all of...