Stuff My Therapist Says
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Episodes
39 episodes
Key Strategies For More Impactful Communication with Jason Cercone
Undoubtedly, at one point in your life, you've found yourself in the middle of a situation where lack of communication caused undue stress. Whether the communication gaps came from your side of the table, from others you were interacting with, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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40:42
The Power of Letting Go, Unclenching, and Surrendering with John Purkiss
If you go back in the archives of this podcast, you'll discover a truly insightful and inspirational conversation with the one and only John Purkiss, the author of The Power of Letting Go. John's bestselling book takes an in-depth look...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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38:42
The Healing Powers of Nature with Doug Puchko
Undoubtedly, there's been a point in your life where you've looked out the window and said to yourself, "Why am I not outside right now?"You may even be saying it to yourself right now. 🙂The great outdoors serve as a natural eli...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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21:33
Mental Health & The Workplace with Meera Visishtha
Have you ever stopped to consider the type of role mental health plays in a workplace environment? With all we know about emotional well-being and a person's mental state on their productivity, it's amazing that positive mental health hasn't re...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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14:07
How Does AI & Evolving Technology Benefit Mental Health with Meera Visishtha
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. These days, it's nearly impossible to go online and not find an advertisement or someone talking about the benefits (or detriments, depending on who you listen to) of AI software.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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19:22
An Inside Look at Mental Health Support For Essential Workers with Michelle Wygant
Supporting the mental health of essential workers plays a crucial role in ensuring their overall well-being and resilience. Workers such as healthcare professionals and emergency responders often face high levels of stress, burnout, and trauma ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:29
The Role of Mental Health In Family Life with Autumn Lovas
Mental health plays a critical role in the active dynamic of family life. It impacts the overall well-being and functioning of each family member, as well as the family unit as a whole.Good mental health promotes positive relationships,...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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29:03
An In-Depth Look at the Pros & Cons of Teletherapy with Doug Puchko
Teletherapy, also known as online therapy or e-therapy, is a form of professional counseling that takes place remotely through digital communication tools including video calls, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It offers individuals the opp...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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27:14
Gaslighting: How Does It Impact Mental Health with Carolyn Weimer
Gaslighting is a manipulation tactic used to make someone question their own thoughts, feelings, and reality. It involves distorting the truth, denying facts, and undermining the victim's perception of events. In terms of emotional...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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26:26
How to Reduce Money Stress In 3 Easy Steps with Kine Corder
Often times, it can be difficult to strike a positive relationship with money. You may believe once you have an enormous amount of it, all your problems will be solved. But, in most cases, that's simply not the case. You may feel a...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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40:49
The Undeniable Impact of Authenticity with Jason Cercone
In every aspect of life, being authentic is the only way to fly. If you try to fake it, put on a facade, or carbon copy exactly what others are doing, you put distance between yourself and who you really are.It may seem like a better ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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52:58
Use These Tips For Better Stress Management with Doug Puchko
Stress is inevitable. Especially in the workplace. At some point, it's going to creep into your life and it's important to recognize the signs early and manage stress levels so they don't overtake your day-to-day activities.If you've be...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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29:14
How to Eradicate Self-Limiting Beliefs with Kelsey George
Self-limiting beliefs are false theories that prevent you from pursuing goals and desires. They keep you from doing important personal and professional initiatives, such as applying for your dream job, finding the relationship you want, or the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:23
Actionable Anxiety Hacks with Randy Potter
Anxiety can have a major toll on your day-to-day life. Even the most routine task can go awry if you're plagued with the overwhelming feelings of stress, worry, and fear that fuel anxiety and throw you off course.Fortunately, we've got ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:58
An Up-Close Look At the Stages of Grief with Aminata Konneh
Grief is a deep emotion that occurs as a response to the loss of a loved one we shared a bond or affection with. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the lives of people around the world, leading many to seek and obtain help to cop...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:07
How Do The 5 Love Languages Impact Your Relationship with Doug Puchko
The 5 Love Languages are five very different ways of expressing and receiving love. Because we are all individuals and communicate differently, the way we express and receive acts of love can vary. The myriad of interpretations that res...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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27:42
An In-Depth Look at Identity with Kelsey George
Your identity plays a critical role in how you think, how you feel, and how you behave. If you wrestle with who you are and what you stand for, those feelings of doubt and confusion can have a significant impact on your overall mental health an...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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21:41
Expert Advice For Handling Social Media Pressures with Randy Potter
Social media has become a staple of our everyday lives. It's how we stay up to date with current events. It's how we connect with loved ones. It's how we communicate with our customers.The numerous social media platforms found across th...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:49
Season 2 Kickoff Show
The wait is over! Season 2 of Stuff My Therapist Says (formerly known as The Makin Wellness Podcast) is here and ready for you to consume.I am thrilled to join forces with my team at Makin Wellness to bring you eight powerful new episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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2:53
An In-Depth Look at Cyberbullying w/ Dr. Jered Kolbert
As school gets back into swing every Fall, one of the biggest issues children of all ages face is bullying. As the Internet has grown and become a necessity in our everyday lives, cyberbullying has become much more prevalent and its impact reac...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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28:53
How Entre Is Changing Social Media's Impact On Mental Health w/ Michael Marra
As we've discussed on The Makin Wellness Podcast on past episodes, social media plays a big role in our lives on a daily basis. As a society, we have become very reliant on these platforms for news, information, and connection to friends, famil...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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38:00
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What Is Inherited Family Trauma? w/ Mark Wolynn
In Episode 17 of The Makin Wellness Podcast, I am joined by award-winning author Mark Wolynn for an in-depth conversation on inherited family trauma. Mark share stories of his past battles with these traumas and breaks down insights found in hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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27:03
Unlocking the REAL Value of Online Therapy w/ Jonathan Tomlin
For years, the therapy setting has had this intimidating, almost uncomfortable image. Bookshelves piled to the rafters with a library's worth of daunting information and diagnoses. Diplomas and certifications adorning the walls. Therapist...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:10
The Power of CBD, Medical Marijuana, & Positive Influence w/ Russ Cersosimo
The world has been changing at a rapid pace. In addition to the stigmas behind mental health slowly being knocked down, the understanding of the positive affects CBD and medical marijuana can have on mental health and overall well-being are rea...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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24:59
The Impact of Social Media On Relationships & Mental Health w/ Kristy Weidner
Social media has become a staple in our everyday lives. Ask anyone you run into and chances are excellent they just recently spent some time on one of the many social media networks at their disposal. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok...thes...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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36:45