Asian Mental Health Stigma (Psych Central Podcast)

In both Asian and Christian communities, there remains some stigma regarding mental illness. In today’s show, Dr. Esther Park, who is both Korean and Christian, breaks down these misconceptions and encourages people in these circles to seek professional help for their mental health problems. Click on the player below to listen now! […]

By |2020-08-11T12:50:46-04:00August 20th, 2020|Mental Illness, Podcast, The Psych Central Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Asian Mental Health Stigma (Psych Central Podcast)

Toxic Inner Dialogue (Not Crazy Podcast)

Do you engage in negative self-talk? Do you say things to yourself that you’d never say to a friend? In today’s show, Gabe and Lisa discuss their own problems with negative self-talk and share their strategies to reduce it. Click on the player below to listen now! […]

By |2020-08-09T17:03:44-04:00August 18th, 2020|Not Crazy, Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Toxic Inner Dialogue (Not Crazy Podcast)

Reflecting on Being Psychotic (Not Crazy Podcast)

There are demons under Gabe’s bed! And Lisa needs to come get them out. And now the window cleaners are watching his every move. In today’s show, Gabe and Lisa discuss Gabe’s real-life psychotic episodes and all the stress it entailed for both of them. Click on the player below to listen now! […]

By |2020-08-02T19:52:59-04:00August 11th, 2020|Mental Illness, Not Crazy, Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Reflecting on Being Psychotic (Not Crazy Podcast)

Your Gut Instinct Hurts Romance (Psych Central Podcast)

When we send verbal and non-verbal signals, we think the other person understands what we’re trying to say. In reality, we need to stop assuming we know how others perceive us and vice versa. In today’s show, we discuss the 12 mental habits that can give us top-notch communication skills. Click on the player below [...]

By |2020-07-28T22:06:39-04:00August 6th, 2020|Podcast, Relationships, The Psych Central Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Your Gut Instinct Hurts Romance (Psych Central Podcast)

Do Personal Empowerment Quotes Have Any Value? (Not Crazy Podcast)

When you’re depressed, it’s hard enough to muster the energy to brush your teeth. So the last thing you want to hear is “Just take the bull by the horns!” Or “Cheer up! Every cloud has a silver lining.” But is there a grain of truth to these sayings? Today we discuss whether this “take [...]

By |2020-07-26T10:25:40-04:00August 4th, 2020|Mental Illness, Not Crazy, Podcast, Self-Care, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Do Personal Empowerment Quotes Have Any Value? (Not Crazy Podcast)

What is the Difference Between Therapy and Life Coaching? (Psych Central Podcast)

Do you have mental patterns or habits you’d like to change? Or would you rather focus on your strengths and become a better version of yourself? In today’s show, Dr. Jen Friedman explains the difference between therapy and coaching. Which might be a better fit for you? Click on the player below to listen now! [...]

By |2020-07-21T16:20:26-04:00July 30th, 2020|Non-Medical Treatments, Podcast, The Psych Central Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on What is the Difference Between Therapy and Life Coaching? (Psych Central Podcast)

Why Did I Weigh 550 Pounds? (Not Crazy Podcast)

It’s not easy being 550 pounds: the shame, the secrecy, the daily struggle. In today’s show, Gabe shares his story of living with binge-eating disorder. What is it like to be morbidly obese? And how did he get on the road to recovery? Join us on the Not Crazy podcast. Click on the player below to [...]

By |2020-07-19T16:41:09-04:00July 28th, 2020|Mental Illness, Not Crazy, Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Why Did I Weigh 550 Pounds? (Not Crazy Podcast)

Is There a Connection Between Technology and Anxiety? (Psych Central Podcast)

It’s been 15 minutes — Maybe I should check social media, just in case. Sound familiar? Do you have a fear of missing out? Or a compulsive need to check, and re-check, your notifications? In today’s show, Gabe and psychologist Robert Duff have an enlightening discussion on how the information age is affecting our mental [...]

By |2020-07-14T15:36:11-04:00July 23rd, 2020|Podcast, The Psych Central Podcast|Comments Off on Is There a Connection Between Technology and Anxiety? (Psych Central Podcast)

Do All Advocates Believe Mental Illness is Real? (Not Crazy Podcast)

Is psychosis a “gift?”  Should we stop pathologizing human behavior and medicalizing mental illness ? Many anti-psychiatry advocates think so. Today we discuss the anti-psychiatry movement and debate this group’s grounds and end-game. Do they have a point or is this a dangerous pathway? Click on the player below to listen now! […]

By |2020-07-21T16:24:58-04:00July 21st, 2020|Advocacy, Not Crazy, Podcast|Comments Off on Do All Advocates Believe Mental Illness is Real? (Not Crazy Podcast)

Slay Like a Mother (Psych Central Podcast)

Motherhood is full of incredible rewards but can be wrought with struggles like self-doubt. In today’s show, motherhood expert Katherine Wintsch discusses the dragon of “mom doubt.” Whether it’s comparing yourself to other moms on social media or being hard on yourself for the weight you’ve gained, this feeling of being “less-than” can lead to [...]

By |2020-06-30T12:39:16-04:00July 9th, 2020|Podcast, Self-Care, The Psych Central Podcast, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Slay Like a Mother (Psych Central Podcast)