Thoughts on Thoughts

EMDR therapy has become more and more common in the therapy world as so many individuals have experienced relief and healing from it. This episode will give you a closer look at how this type of therapy accesses the brain's natural ability to heal and why it works to help reprocess traumatic events, disturbing memories and our negative core beliefs that stem from those events and memories. EMDR th...

Navigating the dynamics of a stepfamily can be uncomfortable at times so we recorded this episode to hopefully give you some helpful insight. We have each worked with stepfamilies in our therapy practices and we wanted share some ideas here about how to navigate the relationships and the transitions that come with blending families. Taylor also shares her own experience of being in a stepfamily an...

If you couldn't tell by the title (which you probably couldn't) this is our episode that is dedicated to crying and how fantastic it is! Let's normalize crying as an amazing coping strategy, shall we? Mmk! In this episode we talk all about the mental and physical health benefits of crying. We also dig into what you can do if you have gotten to a place where you feel too numb to cry or you feel lik...

Learning about the Drama Triangle in therapy can be a game-changer for people so we wanted to talk about it on the pod. This is a simple way to look at your role in your relationships. This framework can help you identify some ways you interact with others that could be causing some drama. Are you leaning more into the role of victim, rescuer or persecutor in your relationships? Give this episode...

As they say...expectations are the root of heartache. Apparently it wasn't Shakespeare who said that so how legitimate can that sentiment really be? Seems pretty legitimate actually- when someone doesn't meet expectations it can be super painful. So how do we navigate the expectations we have for others? In this episode we give you some mental strategies for how to do this! Enjoy! Don't forget to...

Is sex ever just about sex? We find out in this episode when we talk with Chelsea Petersen about physical intimacy in relationships. Chelsea is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Cache Valley Counseling. She has worked extensively with couples for over a decade, helping them navigate disconnection and intimacy issues. Chelsea is definitely an expert on this topic and we ho...

Alright, here is another round of Q&A where we answer your submitted questions! We cover some boundary setting, how we became therapists and answer some questions about what to do after you yell at your kids & how to cope with parenting woes. This one is hopefully packed with helpful information for you. Enjoy! Don't forget to check out our romantic relationships course: https://thoughtson...

Caregivers are an often overlooked group of people but a group we feel like needs a lot of support, especially where mental health is concerned. In our conversation we discuss how caregiver fatigue is different than burnout and how we can best support the caregivers that we know. If you are a caregiver yourself, tune in to hear some thoughts on how you can take care of yourself and navigate dealin...

In this episode we talk about a subject that many of our clients are deal with and that we have also dealt with personally- wanting to be in a relationship but you just aren't right now. We talk about how to navigate this time and how a shift in perspective may bring some relief. This topic is close to our hearts and we hope you resonate with our conversation about it! Don't forget to check out ou...

Traumaversaries, anniversaries of trauma, can be difficult to navigate. We are coming up on a traumaversary that we all collectively share with the anniversary of the pandemic and the start of quarantine that we experienced last year. In this episode, we discuss what you may notice in the upcoming weeks as far as an increase in symptoms. Our bodies remember how things felt for us even if our minds...

In this episode we answer some questions submitted by listeners and they are great questions! We talk about how you can go about finding a therapist, how to break out of shaming your kids, dealing with narcissists and more. If you ever have questions you want answered you can write us at thoughtspod@gmail.com.  Don't forget to check out our romantic relationships course: https://thoughtsontho...

Join us in this conversation with Matt Erickson, a licensed therapist and finance hobbyist, as we talk about mental health and money! Just in time for tax season right? We discuss how family of origin can greatly impact spending habits, how to navigate money issues in relationships and how to keep your approach to finances (and life) simple. We love hearing some of Matt's financial tips throughout...

Let's be honest...many of us enjoy dabbling in a good true crime podcast or documentary. Or maybe you're past dabbling and you are a full on enthusiast. Well we are about to help you level up to being an expert in the psychology of true crime! In this episode you'll hear us talk about the mental health diagnoses of a number of serial killers, how their diagnoses manifested in their crimes, and the...

In our first episode of the year we are sharing all of our favorite coping strategies! These are our tried and true methods for coping ahead and coping with big emotions in the moment. We talk everything from reality TV to time blocking and Jessica really embraces her running joke about microwaved water. Tune in to get all of the tea on how the three of us have coped over the last year!  Don'...

In this episode we answer your questions about how to navigate some difficult situations this holiday season. We talk about boundary setting with family members, the comparison trap, the stress of creating magic for the kids when we don't feel the magic this holiday season and so much more! We hope this episode helps you in your situation and that you find comfort in knowing that you are not alone...

In this week's episode we talk about very important topics like marriage therapy, toxic positivity and the most underrated Disney movie. Our guest, Madi Murphy, is so endearing and open about mental health topics and we know you will love her as much as we do! We definitely recommend checking out Madi's podcast, The Bad Broadcast, as well as her social media (all linked below) if you are looking f...

In this episode Jessica explains a quick cognitive behavioral therapy technique that can help you change your thoughts. This can be a powerful tool for getting you out of negative thinking patterns and moving towards a healthy mindset shift. Give it a try!  Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.faceb...

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...

We've taken a two month hiatus from recording new episodes to work on an exciting project we hope to have finished soon. But in the words of Jessica, "We are back and better than ever!" In this episode we answer some questions you sent to us about difficult parenting situations, managing panic attacks, issues with marital sex and more. We even learned something new about Taylor that was quite intr...

Tragedy struck Jordin's life just 18 months ago when her husband was killed when they were in a car crash. Jordin talks with us about how she has navigated all of the trauma, dark days and heartbreak that has come as a result of losing her husband and now raising their daughter as a single parent. You can tell from listening to Jordin that she truly owns her story and has done so much hard work in...

What happens if you struggle with avoidant attachment and your partner has anxious attachment (or vice versa)? We see this type of relationship often and it does not have to keep you trapped. In this episode we talk about the difficulties of navigating this type of relationship dynamic, how to work on this with your partner and ultimately how you can heal! Tune in to hear some insight on what to d...

We are continuing our series on attachment styles with this episode! We discuss how to identify if you have an avoidant attachment style, how that may manifest in your relationships and ultimately how to heal this insecure attachment style. Avoidant attachment can cause disconnection in relationships but if individuals with this style can lean into the discomfort they feel about needing other peop...

Human trafficking is not a new problem but this massive issue that is affecting the lives of so many in the world is finally getting more attention. In this episode we talk with Rachel Curtis Vinck to gain some insight on what we need to know about human trafficking, what we can do to stay safe and manage our anxiety and how to help fight against trafficking. Rachel has worked in anti-human traffi...

In this episode we talk about what it looks like to have an anxious attachment style. Many of us may lean towards this attachment style if we have had attachment "injuries" in the past. We talk about what this can look like in a relationship and what you can specifically do to heal this insecure attachment style. The great thing about attachment styles is that they can shift so don't give up!    F...

Attachment theory suggests that a secure attachment style is formed through genetics, parenting and life experiences. If you currently struggle with insecure attachment in your relationships, fear not! The beauty of attachment is that your style can shift over time- we can heal insecure attachment styles and become more secure. Tune in to this episode to learn about what you can do to become more...