The MoveonPAST Podcast

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This episode provides an update on my diagnosis of Stage 4A Metastatic Rectal Cancer. In this update I share my cancer is still active and I talk a bit about my diet and exercise routine as well as beginning to explore other options for care in this window between surgery and seeking to achieve an outcome of no evidence of disease (NED).

In episode #39 we discuss the common strand found in Cult Leaders, gaslighters and abusive relationships. We discuss the details surrounding the infamous Jonestown mass murder by cult leader Jim Jones and the characteristics of cult leaders.

Episode 38 reviews my journey with Metastatic Cancer. Your host, Dr. Stephanie Smith, provides insight into strategies for handling the diagnosis and strategies for healing after radiation and chemotherapy.

In this episode Eva Herriman and I discuss the influence media events, news, and the discussions we have or don't have shape our perceptions of our experiences and exposure to information and images. This podcast discusses how we have evolved and continue to evolve in the conversations we have and need to have with children, teens, and ourselves regarding how we are influenced by the growing v...

This episode is a personal health update. I discuss the results of a liver resection surgery and the continued care for the remainder of the year. I also discuss the importance of ensuring you are drinking filtered water and ensuring your water is not contaminated with a TDS meter and personal water filtration system.

In episode 35 Eva Herriman and I discuss the five Mind-Body Techniques discussed in the book by Peggy Huddleston: Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster. We relate the five steps to general life challenges and express our points of view regarding the steps.

Per Requested, this is the first update on Practicing What I Preach. I give a periodic update on how I'm navigating through a difficult health diagnosis.

I've taken some time off but am back for another season of The MoveonPast Podcast. In this season (#5), I am covering conversations with fellow counselors and advisors in the areas of STRUGGLE and how to bear it, resolve it, and/or thrive in it. In this episode I talk with my associate Eva Herriman. We talk about counselors seeking counseling and what we look for in a counselor and how to best...

This episode is a segment from a summit conference to assist first responders and military personnel deal with trauma. Dr. Stephanie Smith is interviewed by Shannon VanderZwaag founder of Love, Laugh, Lead and provider of coaching services at Legendary Phoenix.  In this interview Dr. Smith shares how our bodies cope with trauma. 

This guided meditation is geared toward slowing thoughts. If you happen to have trouble getting your brain to stop it's chatter, practice this meditation to assist in gaining the ability to shift your mind's focus. 

This is a very brief meditation to assist you in focusing on slowing down and using your breathe to release tension being held in your body. It is a guided meditation without any background music. 

This episode opens Season 4. I sit down and talk with Sara Bushey-Reyes, owner of Peaceful Living Counseling and Wellness in Marble Falls. We talk about a few strategies and ways to communicate more positively with our partners. Sara shares Gottman practices that tend to help us talk with our partners more lovingly and thoughtfully when we are stressed and overwhelmed with emotion. If you'd like t...

In preparation for the Season 4 launch, ENCORE and BONUS episodes are being shared. In this episode, per listeners request, more Tongue Drum is shared. Enjoy and subscribe to prepare for Season 4 focus on self-care. If you'd like to be part of Season 4, send your self-care questions either through Anchor Voicemail or email from the contact me page on the www.moveonpast.com website. Look for Season...

In this encore episode Sara Bushey-Reyes, LPC shares information on the LGBTQ community and a bit about the services she offers through her counseling practice. Sara will return in Season 4 and discuss strategies in building strong communication in relationships. 

Dr. Stephanie Smith hosts Season 4 and it's focusing on self-care.  I want you to be part of it. Send me your questions surrounding this topic either through a voicemail on the Anchor App or in an email from the contact me page on the www.moveonpast.com website. Look for Season 4 launching in late October or early November. In the meantime, subscribe and listen to a few of the previous episod...

This is episode 25 and is the Season 3 finale. Hosted by Dr. Stephanie Smith, this episode shares information on the Love, Laugh, and Lead Summit hosted by Shannon Vanderzwaag. Shannon is a veteran and first responder and shares a bit of her journey through complex PTSD and discusses her upcoming online summit to assist those struggling with trauma. For more information follow PAST Counseling and...

In episode 24, host, Dr. Stephanie Smith provides information on multi-sensory integration  and the benefits tapping your fingers to music can have on your levels of stress, attention, and engagement. 

In this episode Dr. Stephanie Smith shares her blog on "Mental Mantras" and provides a few strategies in coping with stress and anxiety. She provides guidance on avoiding the contagious emotion of anxiety. Tips on practicing mental hygiene and monitoring our thoughts to ensure a positive mindset is shared.

In episode 22, we continue the conversation of episode 20. This episode features Mickey Smith. We discuss the different types of fasts and their benefits. *Please note this information is meant to benefit your health. If you have a history of an eating disorder, please consult your primary care physician.

In episode 21, Dr. Stephanie Smith reads her blog, "I in the Storm" and offers a strategy in coping with uncertainty and stress.

This is episode 20 of The MoveonPAST Podcast hosted by Dr. Stephanie Smith. In this episode Mickey Smith and I discuss the Keto Diet. We discussed what it is, the benefits, and some of the pitfalls in starting out.

This is a guided meditation for slowing down thoughts. Please do not utilize when your attention and focus is needed on other tasks to ensure safety. Best with earphones.

This podcast shares the blog Surviving the Holidays. It gives pointers in shifting your mindset about the holidays so you can overcome feelings and thoughts that are making you feel negatively about yourself. If you'd like to read the blog go to: https://wordpress.com/post/pastcounselingandwellness.wordpress.com/139

Sara Bushey-Reyes is a counselor and the owner of Peaceful Living Counseling and Wellness in Marble Falls and Burnet. She discusses her counseling practices, and shares some statistics on mental health issues within the LGBT community.