What About Therapy

In this episode on the What About series, Enoch and Austin talk about Atypical Anorexia Nervosa. This disorder is not very common but affects a good amount of people on a day-to-day basis. Even if you aren't diagnosed with this disorder, you can still have atypical anorexic tendencies which can be really debilitating for a lot of people. If you do struggle with these symptoms and you have not reac...

In this episode, Enoch and Austin talk about the different kinds of anger. They give two acronyms STARR and FEWW that we can use on a daily basis to help us process and express anger in a healthy way. STARR and FEWW come from Guiding Good Choices which is a parenting workshop. If you want to learn more about it, go to this website https://www.communitiesthatcare.net/programs/ggc/ and take a look a...

Welcome to the new What About series! Every week, Enoch and Austin will condense a therapy topic in a very easy and understandable way. This week, they talk about Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD. We all struggle with GAD symptoms from time to time, however, when is it too much? At what point do you get diagnosed with GAD? What do the symptoms look like? All that and more will be covered in thi...

In this episode, Enoch and Austin talk about the complicated maze of divorce, particularly when kids are involved. Divorce is never easy. When kids are involved, it adds additional layers of complication. We hope that through this episode, you will be able to learn something new or remind yourself of something that you can implement in your life if you have gotten a divorce in the past or are curr...

In this episode, Enoch and Austin talk about the age-old question, "can you fake it till you make it?" They go a step further to say "can you fake it till you become it?". They discuss how body language plays a big role in the way we think and feel about ourselves. They also discuss how something as simple as a power pose can have a drastic change on your life and its trajectory in becoming who yo...

Hey...Do you sometimes feel awkward? If you are like Enoch and Austin, there are some days that you can feel awkward all the time! We tend to think of being awkward as a bad thing or something that is inferior. However, Enoch and Austin talk about how being awkward can actually be a good thing and an advantage for you. Link to the article by David Braucher: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/...

In this special episode, Enoch and Austin sit down with Elijah Bowers and talk about the harmful effects and stigmas surrounding concussions. They also discuss how someone can overcome extreme adversity by living a value-based life. That does not mean it is easy, but it is possible. Elijah is living proof of what is possible when you are committed to your values without making excuses for yourself...

In this episode, Enoch and Austin talk about 10 myths and facts that come with therapy. There are a lot of misconceptions and stigmas when it comes to therapy. After this episode, hopefully, some of your fears, concerns, and stigmas will have dissipated:)  Articles that the myths and facts came from:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/202005/10-common-myths-about-...

In this episode, Enoch and Austin do a recap on all the episodes that were released over the year in celebration of having the podcast up and running for one year! There will be plenty more to come in 2022 and the years to come! Thank you for all the support! Thank you to Sam Proton and Danny D for making the music!

In this episode, *cough* Enoch (Covid survivor) and Austin (prolific asthmatic) talk about experiential avoidance, how it can be harmful, and ways we can recognize and overcome it! If you are struggling with living by your values and doing things you love, you may be experiencing experiential avoidance. It is a safety mechanism in your brain that wants to protect you in any way by avoiding pain. T...

We all go through hard times along with having ups and downs in marriage. Sometimes, you may feel like it can't get any worse and it won't get better. However, there really is hope! In this episode, Enoch and Austin talk about 5 keys to helping you have a better, more fulfilling marriage. These keys are all mentioned in detail and are from the book Fighting For Your Marriage by Howard J. Markman,...

In this episode, Enoch and Austin continue their discussion on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They discuss some of the exercises and metaphors that will help you implement ACT into your day-to-day life. The podcast is now on YouTube in video format.  Most important of all, thank you to Sam Proton and Danny D for the great music they provided for this episode and all the episodes to...

In this episode, Enoch and Austin talk about when goals are set for the new year tend to fail and not last longer than a few weeks to a few months. They give advice and recommendations about what you can do to set a proper value-based goal that you can achieve and follow through on even when life gets busy and difficult. 

In this episode, Enoch and Austin talk about the very basics of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and how we can start implementing it into our lives. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, any form of addiction, or just feeling a lack of purpose in life, ACT is here to help! These ways of thinking take time, so be patient with yourself as you start to familiarize yourself with Acceptance and C...

In this episode, Enoch teaches us about Kundalini or Diaphragm Breathing and how to do it. He then walks us through The Sky Mind, a mindfulness exercise to help us observe our thoughts just as they are and to still our mind. 

In this episode, Enoch and Austin talk about the three C's which are criticizing, complaining, and comparing. All three of these can have a negative impact on our mental health, so it's important to recognize these in ourselves to change them and start to rewire our brains in healthier ways.

In this episode, Enoch and Austin talk about the benefits that can come from mindfulness and meditation practices. These practices can help with almost every mental struggle that we have on a day-to-day basis like feelings from depression, anxiety, fear, being overwhelmed, even overcoming addiction. These simple practices can be done in five minutes or less.

In this episode, Enoch guides us through the Harmony Gossha and the Surrender/Release Meditation.

In this episode, Austin talks about how to combat anxiety with non-medicinal modalities including things such as hard work, responsibility, and a little dose of human interaction.  Johann Hari Ted Talk: This could be why you're depressed or anxious 

In this episode, Enoch talks about three key things that we can all start doing right now to build a healthy and strong relationship. If you are not married and don't have a spouse never fear, all of the three keys will still benefit your life:) Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode, Enoch guides us through Shamatha breathing which means "breathing as is" and "peacefully abiding". There are a lot of benefits to Shamatha breathing, and they can benefit you at this very moment. Enoch then goes through a mantra that he likes to use during his meditations. 

In this episode, Enoch talks about the Coolidge effect and why it is involved in the addiction to pornography. He covers three studies that were done and relates them to us. A fun video on the Coolidge effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQuppzt1yEc

In this episode, Enoch takes us through a three-minute breathing exercise and then guides us through the self-inquiry meditation.

In this episode, Enoch talks about Pornography. Particularly, Pornography as a business and the effects it has on the brain, which makes it an addicting drug. If you are one who struggles with porn and you feel alone, please reach out to him through Instagram (@OGfossum) or Facebook (Enoch Fossum)! Book: He Restoreth My Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Restoreth-Soul-Understanding-Spiritual-Pornograph...

In this episode, Enoch takes us through a mini-mindfulness exercise and teaches us about the acronym RAIN to better help us understand and process our feelings and emotions.