Do you struggle with accepting, or appreciating, your body? You’re probably dealing with the effects of diet culture! Join the conversation as therapists Rachel and Jor-El explore the problems with diet culture. They talk about the insidious nature of diet culture and how that’s even impacting us during the pandemic. We hope you find this conversation […]
If you talk to me long enough, you’ll hear some type of rant on the state of healthcare in America. As both a provider and a patient, it’s on my mind a lot. I’ve had experiences with more healthcare providers than I count. Despite being of different backgrounds and specialties, there are a few things […]
Grief is, unfortunately, one of the experiences that connects us all. Understanding the process can help us navigate grief with our mental health intact. The Shared Experience of Grief Most of us have experienced significant losses in our lives. This kind of loss isn’t just relegated to death of a loved one, although that is […]
Episode 46: Stop Doomscrolling! Managing Social Media & Your Mental Health How is your relationship with social media these days? Probably worth talking about, right? Have no fear as Rachel and Jor-El talk about managing social media and mental health through generally and through the dumpster fire that is 2020. In this episode you’ll get […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sick of living in a world that feels even more out of control than usual. It feels like this COVID world has been going on for an eternity, and it’s not getting any easier to manage on a day to day basis. I’m ready for it to […]
Understanding secondary gain can better help you meet your goals. Do you find yourself stuck in a rut or unable to move forward on your personal or health goals? You’re not alone! The missing piece might be understanding the concept of secondary gain. Motivation is essential In order to make changes in our lives we […]
In our latest episode Rachel and Jor-El are talking all about women in sport! We’re honoring National Women’s Health and Fitness Day by talking about some prevalent issues related to women athletes and spectators as well as highlighting some (but not all!) inspirational women in sport. We hope that you enjoy this episode and take […]
We’re all more than aware by now that 2020 has been a YEAR and it’s not even over. Our lives have been turned upside down, at least to some extent, and it feels like we’re constantly having something new thrown at us. I’ve heard so many people say something along the lines of “please send […]
There are many myths associated with mental illness. Here are just a few thoughts to challenge stereotypes and help create a culture that is stigma free. Mental illness is not a choice. Mental illness is not a choice. By definition, mental illnesses are conditions that cause people distress – that is, they cause disruptions to […]
We’re all for positive thinking around here, but that doesn’t mean lying to ourselves either! Tune in as Rachel and Jor-El talk about using the power of positive thinking to help find refuge, even in difficult circumstances. They also share some good news and examples in their own lives to help illustrate the simple practice […]
