Life feels overwhelming for so many of us right now, and I don’t know about you, but finding inner peace seems to be tougher than usual lately. Podcasts can be such a helpful resource for all things mental health. Whether you’re looking for emotional guidance or just a comforting voice to focus on in the moment, podcasts can help us remember one of the most powerful affirmations of all, we are NOT alone!
We created a list of 5 anxiety reducing podcasts to help you de-stress, learn more about yourself, and live better.
Everyone can benefit from therapy in some way, but taking the first steps can feel intimidating! For those who aren’t quite ready to make the leap into therapy, here are 8 questions you’ve always wanted to ask a therapist, answered by our own, Massiel Bradberry, LPC.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the great mothers and maternal figures out there! Although we love a reason to celebrate, we also know that today can bring up hard feelings for so many. Mother’s Day can be a painful reminder for those struggling with loss, infertility, or childhood trauma.
Any way that you feel about Mother’s Day is valid and understandable! If you’re struggling today (whatever that looks like for you), it’s okay! We created a few ways to help you get through the day.
So how can we survive the anxiety from everything going on around us and still care for ourselves? These experiences are normal and valid, but we know how overwhelming and exhausting they can be. We want you to know that we see you! And we’re here for you. So we’re sharing some tips that help us manage and find comfort in the new normal.
Need a break? Experiencing exhaustion, distraction, or stress that seems to last forever? You might be experiencing burnout, but no need to panic! We’ve created a 5 step guide to help you overcome burnout. Read below to find out more about what burnout is, signs and symptoms, and how to get back to focusing on living a better life!
Are you constantly disappointing yourself, no matter how well you do? Although we know life is complicated and sometimes messy, many people still feel an intense drive to be nearly perfect. Although perfectionism isn’t a mental illness, its presence can be damaging and exhausting emotionally. Take the quiz below to see what level of perfectionistic tendencies you have and be mindful that your worth is not defined by your productivity or perfections.
A misconception about depression is that the person experiencing it must show obvious symptoms, like having a difficult time getting out of bed or struggling to work, go to school, or shower. This is “low functioning depression,” and refers to when depression gets in the way of every day functioning. Today we’re covering the signs and symptoms of high functioning depression, or dysthymia; a form of depression that allows for most every day functioning. We’ll talk about how to spot it, and tips for the future.
And we couldn’t be more excited! Goodbye winter blues, and hello to open windows, blooming trees, and… spring cleaning! Every year we hear how cathartic and rejuvenating it is to clean our homes to kick of the season, but what about some emotional cleansing too? Keep reading to find out 5 helpful tips for mental health spring cleaning.