The Vegas Therapist - Ryan Wynder

This episode will focus on our struggle with uncertainty. How uncertainty effects us negatively and what we can do to manage it better in our lives! I will share the number one factor that research has shown to help us with uncertainty in our lives.

In this episode we will discuss the challenges we face with being vulnerable in society. How fear drives our lack of vulnerability. Also the emphasis will be on Foreboding Joy, why we do it and what to do about it! Discussion will involve the work of Brene Brown.

This episode has no real theme. I just wanted to share some stories of a day in the life of a therapist! Enjoy!

In this episode I will discuss healing from relationships that have a partner who is an addict or abusive. Sorting through ones pain can be overwhelming. I will map out the process of healing that includes claiming your reality, relinquishing magical thinking and grieving the losses suffered in these relationships.

This is episode will discuss the dynamics of male depression. Symptoms and behaviors that are common in male depression.. Cultural norms that keep men stuck in their depression. Also a discussion about suicide and ultimately healing!

In this episode my guest Mark Jimenez talks about his achievement of running for 1000 consecutive days! What drove to this.. how running is connected to his mental health and the importance seeking help when we need to.

This is the second part of sex and relationships. This episode will focus on ways to improve our sexual relationships. Episode is based on questions emailed In after initial episode. As a part of the episode listeners will be asked to participate in a challenge!!

What is your story? What narrative do you tell about who you are and your life? Do you play the role of a victim, survivor, or hero?

In this episode I will discuss the benefits to taking about sex in our relationships. Research shows that simply talking about sex with our partners improves frequency and satisfaction. Also I will present 4 things to consider when communicating about sex in our relationships.

This episode will cover what we can do to cope with unexpected loss in our lives. This can be a very emotionally challenging process for those impacted. What to look for an expect from those grieving is also covered.

This episode deals with the issues of social anxiety. Social anxiety runs along a spectrum of minor to extreme! The episode offers some understanding behind social anxiety as well some tools to work through it.

What role do u feel like you play in life are you the person everyone counts on in moments of crisis or would you rather be in the role of a supporting cast?

In this episode I will discuss what we can do to strengthen our families by developing a strong family narrative.

This episode will focus on the porn side of the problem. How porn is impacting our young men both sexually and non sexually. Also what the ripple effect is on young men. Finally what we can do as parents to help!

Discuss the alarming pattens happening with young boys and men. What the impact of too much gaming can be and how it is creating long term problems in society as a whole. Part 1 focuses primarily on Video Games.

In this episode I will discuss how to be Happier In our lives. 3 elements to living a happier life are discussed.

How are family roles and dynamics influence who we are. The challenges of breaking away of from unhealthy roles and moving into a healthier way of living.

Discuss how Trauma has been more prevalent in our society. Avoidance of Trauma memories makes it worse and have more control in our lives.. Working through trauma gives us the opportunity to work through and reconstruct the memories in a more positive way

Facing certain realities in our relationships can be challenging. Sometimes we resort to suppressing or alternating our reality in order to accept or be in our relationship, this can be a dangerous coping strategy that is often met with more problems later on!

How social media is creating life comparison, this is connected to greater anxiety and depression in teens. I will also explore the connection to depression in men with social media.

I wanted to share with you my background and how I became the Vegas Therapist and what to expect in future episodes.