Welcome back to another week's episode! We are happy you are here. What are you chasing in life? Are you just things that are 100% worthwhile & valuable or are you chasing things that are difficult to obtain? It seems that many of us in society have confused things that are just difficult to obtain with things that are worthwhile & valuable. Think of it this way - many individuals are chasing dream homes, expensive vacations, Rolex watches, the fastest cars, right? Those things are 100% difficult to obtain. But are they 100% worthwhile & valuable? In this episode we discuss chasing things that are 100% worthwhile & valuable to us over chasing things that are just difficult to obtain. We discuss worthwhile things, chasing attributes over possessions & where we are spending our time. We also offer practical steps you can take to start chasing things that will make your life full & beautiful!This episode is GOLD! Tune in :) Please LIKE, SHARE, & REVIEW our podcast. It helps us grow! Em&MDon't Skip Therapy Instagram: @dontskiptherapyDon't Skip Therapy Facebook: @ Don't skip therapy Don't Skip Therapy Coping Skills Booklet: COPEDon't Skip Therapy Newsletter: DST 5 Star

Hey guys welcome back to another weeks episode! Have you ever thought that the way you compliment and praise others could actually have an unseen negative impact? What you praise is what you reinforce. It is important that we learn to reinforce the right things so that progress is continual. This week we are discussing how to improve the way we compliment others. After listening to this episode you will come away with practical examples, tips, & improvements for how you can compliment others. We dive into these 4 topics: 1) Praising Effort over Results 2) Praising Controllables vs Non Controllables3) Employing Growth Mindset4) Praising the Inward vs the Outward. In addition, we offer these 4 practical steps:1) Praise effort over results2) Praise controllables over non controllables 3) Give specific compliments 4) Compliment others often! Tune in guys! You're not going to want to miss this episode :) Em&MDon't Skip Therapy Instagram: @dontskiptherapyDon't Skip Therapy Facebook: @ Don't Skip Therapy Don't Skip Therapy Coping Skills Booklet: COPEDon't Skip Therapy Newsletter: DST 5 Star

Hey guys welcome back to another weeks episode! This week we are diving into the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Relationship style! The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a biblical metaphor that depicts the end of times. The Gottmans (Marriage & Family therapists & researchers) changed this metaphor to be more applicable to relationships. They researched & discovered "4 Horsemen" that depict the "end of relationships." The 4 Horsemen are 1) Criticism 2) Contempt 3) Defensiveness & 4) Stonewalling.In this episode, we detail what these 4 Horsemen look like in real time. We give practical examples that will help you to look into your own relationships. We then offer 1 antidote for each Horsemen; which can be used as better alternatives to the Horsemen.We are all doing these things to some degree... the important thing we do is 1) realize we are doing it & 2) understand the "antidotes" to the Horsemen. Relationships are a work in progress. Join us for this episode so that you can better understand how to improve your relationships! Please LIKE, SHARE, & REVIEW our podcast. We are so grateful for your support!Em & M Em&MDon't Skip Therapy Instagram: @dontskiptherapyDon't Skip Therapy Facebook: @ Don't Skip Therapy Don't Skip Therapy Coping Skills Booklet: COPEDon't Skip Therapy Newsletter: DST 5 Star

Hey guys, welcome to a new episode! In this week, we discuss the 2 keys to building self-confidence. These 2 keys are: 1) Making and Keeping the Promises we Make to Ourselves & 2) Deriving confidence from the right places. Alex Hormozi says: "You don't gain confidence from shouting affirmations in the mirror but by having a stack of undeniable proof that you are who you say you are. You do what you say you do."  It easy terms - you keep the promises you make to yourself! Consistency plays a major role in developing confidence. You have to be willing to put in the reps. Those reps are pieces of the "process." As we change our focus from being results driven, to process driven, our confidence will grow. In addition to that, it is also key that we derive our confidence from the right places. Confidence comes from within the human soul. Our confidence cannot come from anyone or anything outside of ourselves. We share personal stories of times where we have struggled with self-confidence and how we have been able to overcome our pitfalls. This episode will give you practical steps to improve your confidence as you implement them into your own life. Tune in! You don't want to miss it. Please like, share, and review our podcast as we grow!Em&M 

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode.To start... BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! We are rebranding from "The Don't Skip Therapy Podcast" to "The Em & M Show." We are doing this because of the place we want to take this business & podcast. The future is so bright and we are so excited to reveal all we want to do this in due time. This will allow us to expand this podcast where we want to take it. In this episode, we discuss the 2 common causes of anxiety and how to break  them. The 2 common causes are: 1) The Unknown & 2) Lack of Control. What is your relationship with these 2 causes? Are you feeling anxiety as a result of them? This is the episode for you then! In this episode, we get real! We disclose personal stories of how these 2 have caused anxiety in our own lives. We talk about how crippling it can be. But we also share wins; the ability to break through the anxiety to chase what you want in life. Emily shares 2 coping skills that you don't want to miss! These skills are: 1) The Extremes & the Middle & 2) Limits of Control. These have been a game changer in their personal lives & also in Emily's clients lives as well. In closing, we offer 3 practical steps you can take to implement into your own life! You do not want to miss this podcast! Please continue to like, share, & review our podcast as we are growing!Em&M 

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode. This week we dive into all things Self-Care. It seems that the very word: "self-care" has become a buzz word in society. Everyone is talking about it! Do this... do that... but honestly we believe that we are missing a huge part of self-care! Did you know that there are 2 forms of self-care? These are 1) Foundational Self-Care & 2) Enjoyable Self-Care. Foundational Self-Care > Self-care that involves taking care of yourself. It literally is the foundation of your life. Think exercise, getting proper sleep, eating nutritious foods, connecting with others, cleaning your house, proper hygiene, etc. Enjoyable Self-Care > The classic go to "self-care." This is the stuff that we really enjoy! Think bubble baths, sleeping in, taking naps, going for walks, getting a treat, going out to eat, playing games, going on a hike, getting outdoors, etc. In this episode we dive into both of these forms. We talk about what you might be getting wrong with self-care and lastly, how we can overall improve our self-care habits. That way it actually benefits us and we feel a sense of recharge and refreshment following our self-care routine. We offer practical steps you can implement today! Join us for this weeks episode! As always thanks for tuning in. We can't do this without you!Em & M 

Have you ever heard of the arrival fallacy? The arrival fallacy is a term given to the illusion that when you reach some state, attain some possession, or overcome some obstacle, you will reach lasting happiness. It is a fallacy because it’s simply - NOT TRUE. How often do we do that though? We delay the daily joy we feel today, to one day (hopefully) feel lasting joy. When was the last time you told yourself: “when I finish… I will be happy”; “when I get to the weekend, I can rest”; “when I pass this exam, I will be happy.” We say these types of things to ourselves almost daily!In this episode, we discuss various points surrounding the arrival fallacy and share a few personal stories when we realized it in our own lives. We discuss these practical things you can implement into your life to feel more daily joy:Outdoor movement & getting enough sunlightConnection - Nurturing the relationships with the people around us. Growth - Putting yourself in growth situations daily pushes you to feel more joy. In addition, it is important we consistently reflect on the growth we have had. Survive to others - “For there is no happiness without service…”Self-Care - When was the last time you engage in some form of self-care? Thank you for tuning in for this week’s episode! Please rate, review, & share our podcast as we continue to grow! We can’t do this without you. Em&M

Who Taught You to be Small? Who Tried to Dull Your Sparkle? Who Told You to Hide Your Magic? Who Told You You're Not Good Enough?In today's episode, we are discussing these 4 questions. Somewhere along the way, someone or something taught us to be small. They freaking told us to hide our magic. They so eloquently expressed: "you're just not good enough." Our gifts, abilities, and magic ready to share with the world... squashed. It hurts, right? It sure hurt for us when it hit us. Right smack dab in the face! Emily, realizes that it was 2 different people that tried to dull her sparkle. While Michael expresses that it wasn't necessarily a person but fear who tried to dull his. Throughout this episode, we discuss where this question came from, we share personal stories from when we were kids, and practical take homes to implement into your live to truly get back to living how you were meant to. Those people... those things... that are trying to dull your sparkle, are NOT a good voice of reason. It is time we get back to living exactly HOW we want. It is time we act BIG. It is time we shine BRIGHT. It is time we spread our MAGIC. And you... are SURELY GOOD ENOUGH. Join us for an inspiring and fun episode. :)M&EM. 

Welcome back for another weeks episode! Emily and I are very excited to be talking this week about the "Journeyman's Mentality." It something I, Michael, discovered while racing in a marathon. The journeyman's mentality is a state of being. It states, "life is not about finding joy in the journey, but by finding peace." Peace comes from living in alignment with our values. Joy is a single emotion felt at one single time. While peace is a state of being. We can feel peace at all times, no matter the emotion we feel in that specific moment. Find peace. In this episode we discuss:1) Life is about FINDING PEACE in the journey. We then dive into specifically how we can find more peace in the journey. I go in depth recounting the moment I realized that for the last 6-8 months of my life, I have been at extreme peace. During this time, I have felt a range of emotions: sadness, anger, frustration, joy, bliss, excitement, stress, anxiety, etc. Those were all emotions felt at one given time! While peace was & is the state of being I have been in. 2) We discuss emotions. It is common to think that there are positive and negative emotions. We are here to dispel that. There is no such thing as positive or negative emotions. Only emotions that serve a purpose. Emotions controlled, all serve a purpose. They key question to ask yourself is 1) Is this emotion controlled? 2) What purpose is this trying to serve?We offer 4 practical steps that you can implement into your day to be at more peace, today! 1) Identify your top 5 values & do something for them every single day 2)  Do something hard everyday 3) Get outside your comfort zone4) Prioritize taking care of yourself 

4 things to remember:1) We all do it 2) It is always in your deficit3) You truly can never compare... you don't have / see the full picture. 4) It’s your race and the world is working in your favor Questions to ask yourself:Why do we compare? What is bringing you to compare? In this episode we discuss the why behind your comparing. How can we stop comparing? We offer practical steps to combat consistently comparing yourself to others. What are we comparing? What are you actually comparing yourself to? Is it a specific person and their whole being? Is it to specific personality traits? Looks? Abilities? Things or possessions? Take Homes:1) Focus on similarities 2) Be collaborative 3) Set your own expectations and goals4) Don’t look to just one person - diverse profile