It is not a new idea that life has pain. However, suffering does not have to be a part of our lives. Many of us are suffering due to societal standards that have indicated that the internal human experience should be controlled or suppressed in order for us to be strong enough and have the capacity to reach our goals. However, what if that way of thinking was the root of our suffering?

Do you have trouble controlling your thoughts? Feeling as though, you’re at the mercy of anxiety, depressive and worry? There is a first step that many of us miss when it comes to cognitive health. In this episode, I offer an opportunity to take the first step to stop suffering from your thoughts. Really, I have you practice the skill during the episode…. all you need are your thoughts. Format credit to  Luoma, Hayes, & Walser, 2007; 2014

At times we forget that what we experience internally, while meaningful, is not unique. We need to share our experiences with others. It allows us to know we are not alone and helps validate our shared human existence. However, some experiences are more challenging than others to share. Please listen to a recount of one nurse‘s experience while caring for patients with the Coronavirus. Mental health and medical care are strengthened when we share the burden together. 

 What you feed your body does impact your mental health. In times of high stress, small changes to eating habits can substantially improve you ability to cope, think and overall help you to care for others. 

Sleep may be one of the most important elements of maintaining stable mental health. However, being in the medical fiend or being a caregiver, often requires us to compromise sleep quantity and quality. In this episode, we discuss the basic need of sleep and how this could be impacting your efforts to foster mental health stability. We also discuss basic skills to transform your sleep habits and improve your sleep quality. 

Are you ready?  Because this is not your average talk about substance use. In this episode, you will hear about options available to you (as a professional) that you'll actually consider using. This is a safe place to listen. Getting help doesn't have to be hard or inconvenient, it simply needs to be helpful to you. 

Guilt is a powerful emotion. Often, rather than motivating, it keeps us from making changes which might benefit us. Discussed in this episode is the balance of prioritizing your personal needs simultaneously with others. How communication and removing your self imposed “Shoulds” can help you make small changes to keep you going.  Why? Because providing care whether medical or psychological, carries with it a physical and mental burden that only those who practice know. Spend time learning how to protect and strengthen yourself so you can continue to carry the tremendous burden of caring for others

Ever been told to simply “Take a Deep Breath”…what if I told you that is exactly what you needed. While it may not feel that way, you are never at the mercy of your anxiety. Within each of us is a powerful mechanism, you can activate anytime and anywhere. Providing care whether medical or psychological, carries with it a physical and mental burden that only those who practice know. Spend time learning how to protect and strengthen yourself so you can continue to carry the tremendous burden of caring for others.  

Providing care whether medical or psychological, carries with it a physical and mental burden that only those who practice know. Spend time learning how to protect and strengthen yourself so you can continue to carry the tremendous burden of caring for others.  In this episode we are joined by my friend Dr. Ali, who explains the natural suffering we experience when we have conflicting values. She reminds us that we can do hard things. 

Providing care whether medical or psychological, carries with it a physical and mental burden that only those who practice know. Spend time learning how to protect and strengthen yourself so you can continue to carry the tremendous burden of caring for others.  This episode focuses on the emotional impact many will experience during this global pandemic of COVID19.