Thoughts on Thoughts

It's time for another cozy holiday case study with the movie "The Family Stone". We love this movie and 'tis the season for fully analyzing all of the family dynamics it contains. We hope you enjoy! 

Today we are talking about holiday stress! We process through some of our own stressors and how we are working through them and how to navigate gift giving to reduce the mental stress of the holidays. 

In this episode we discuss how to recognize what is going on internally for you amidst parenting struggles. We process through some situations that have come up for us recently with our own difficulties parenting and share some tips for how to manage stressful moments and triggers when they arise. 

What better way to combat the ill effects of Daylight Savings and seasonal depression than by doing a deep dive on the characters of "Gilmore Girls" and their attachment styles? Okay there are definitely other ways but this is what we chose to do so tune into this episode if you want to hear some psychoanalysis of your favorite TV characters. Better yet, grab a warm drink, a blanket, listen to the...

We're back for the first time in a year! The podcast is not dead. In this episode we address the following: -Where have we been? Including hearing about why Jessica has listened to all 400+ episodes of "Dateline" in the past year (it's wild).  -How to navigate a long distance relationship if you have insecure attachment -When to intervene when your kids are struggling with other kids -How to...

If you enjoy learning about mental health topics through the analysis of TV and movie characters (I mean...don't we all?) then this will be a fun listen for you! We analyzed the characters of our favorite holiday movie, "The Holiday". Who is anxious, who is avoidant, and who is secure? Does anyone escape the anxious/avoidant trap? All important questions for this riveting holiday romcom. Happy Hol...

In this episode we talk about how to navigate your expectations of therapy and your therapist. What can you expect from the relationship you have with your therapist? What does healing really look like? How long does therapy take? We talk about all those things and more in this quick chat. Enjoy! Don't forget to check out our Relationship Resilience Course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/rel...

In this episode we welcome Jessica Frew to the podcast who is our definition of a powerhouse! She shares her story of divorce and betrayal trauma and how she is now navigating co-parenting with her ex-husband and current husband. She talks with us about what it means to her to be bold and how her life-altering experiences have shifted how she loves herself and others. We can't wait for you to hear...

If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed with gift giving this season tune in to hear all our tips for keeping things minimal and stress free! We like to keep things simple for the holidays because it helps eliminate decision fatigue and keep us focusing on connection rather than consumerism. If you aren't minimal about the holidays NO WORRIES! Live your best life- we all know we need to just do what m...

Ashlynn Mitchell is one of our favorite people to learn from! In this episode she teaches us how to face the storms of life head on with the mindset shift of "being the buffalo". Ashlynn tell us how she has done this in her life as she has faced betrayal, divorce, grief and all that comes in life's storms. We know you will love this episode- thank you Ashlynn!  You can find more from Ashlynn...

This week we answer questions you submitted about romantic relationships! We talk about what to do if one partner is an extrovert and the other is an introvert, navigating changes that happen in the relationship after having a child, communication surrounding sex and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and please keep sending us your questions to thoughtspod@gmail.com or on our Instagram, @though...

The seasons are changing and that means the nights are getting longer and it’s beginning to get cold. This change in seasons can bring with it a change in mood. In this episode we discuss SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and how to treat it. One of the ways we delve into deeply is the Danish concept of Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah). This concept of coziness will bring warmth and light into the bleak...

We have gotten so many questions about how to navigate friendship breakups. This episode will speak to what to do if you are feeling like a friendship is no longer healthy for you, what to do if you are broken up with/ghosted by a friend and how to heal from broken friendships.  Don't forget to check out our Relationship Resilience Course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-res...

If being a foster parent is something that has been on your heart and mind or you are curious and want to learn more about it then give this episode a listen! We talked with Rachel Garrett, a licensed foster parent and CASA, about her experience with being a foster parent and we learned so much from her. She talked about the fears and misconceptions surrounding being a foster parent, how she has n...

In this episode, KJ reads the story, "What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind" which was written by Jennifer Senior for The Atlantic . This is a true story about the McIlvaine family who lost Bobby McIlvaine (beloved son, brother and soon to be fiance) when he was killed the morning of 9/11/2001. This story illustrates how grief can be processed so differently for each individual. Bobby's mother shut out...

In this episode we talk about secondary trauma- what is it, how can you know if you are experiencing it and what you can do to heal it. We packed this short episode full of information and we hope you find it helpful!  Don't forget to check out our Relationship Resilience Course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Inst...

Why has Jessica been living in the hospital for two months? She tells us all about it in this episode! Dealing with unexpected, difficult news and dealing with things she can't control has been a huge part of Jessica's infertility journey. In this episode you will hear her discuss how she is dealing with some big unknowns currently. We hope you love hearing her story and be sure to ask her any que...

In this episode, we hear from Jessica about how her infertility journey is going. We talked to her for the first time about this back in 2019 (episode is linked below if you want to start there) and it is very evident that Jessica has worked hard on healing emotionally through this process. She breaks down for us how she has processed the reality of being sterile, how she has navigated her grief a...

In this episode we are answering some listener questions! The focus is mainly on navigating relationships through breakups, setting boundaries, non-traditional addictions and social media. Enjoy!  Don't forget to check out our Relationship Resilience Course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.ins...

If you are feeling overwhelmed by clutter or wanting to change something in your living space to feel better, listen to this episode for a motivation boost! We chatted with Lisa, professional organizer/minimalist/KonMari Consultant about how decluttering can act like therapy. She shared with us how tidying can lower stress and anxiety levels and gave us some helpful tips on how to go about the tid...

We'll be the first to say that setting healthy boundaries can be really hard and it takes practice! In this episode we discuss how to know when boundaries are needed in a relationship, how to set them, and what to do if the reaction to a boundary being set is not what you were hoping for. Healthy relationships require healthy boundaries so it is important to learn how to do this and we hope our di...

Here it is, the episode full of our best advice for parenting teens. So much physical and emotional development happens in the teen years which can lead to mood swings, unpredictable behavior and major boundary pushing. This is normal but can be a strain on the parent-child relationship so we are here to help! If you have additional questions please drop us an e-mail or send us a DM!  Don't f...

Jessica takes over hosting this week's episode and teaches us all about how to make healthy, meaningful friendships as an adult. As you listen to this episode you may think, "Wow, Jessica seems to have a lot of friends." Well she does and it's because she truly implements all of the things she is going to teach you in this episode in her own life. If you have been feeling alone and friendless, tun...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that causes extreme cycles of obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (behaviors) in those affected by it. In this episode, we talk with Michelle Berntson who was diagnosed with OCD at a young age. She gives us a look into her life managing her OCD and anxiety and clears up some common misconceptions about OCD. We love how she...

In this episode we each talk about the books that have helped us in our personal and professional lives. We talk about the books that helped us see the world differently, helped us as therapists and are close to our hearts. Can we be too sappy about books? NAH. Check this episode out if you are looking for a new book to read or are always trying to add to your list of "Books To Read". Don't forget...