Honestly, 2020 has been a rough one on many fronts... in this episode, I tell you some of the things I'm doing to stay positive in what seem to be pretty dark days. Why flail in the darkness if you can build your own fire? I also want a deep, clawfoot bathtub.... but that's just a side note. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wayne-tapia/support

Today, in Part 1, I poke at your least favorite F word: FEAR. We'll define it - talk about how it might apply to your anxiety and/or depression, and I lay out some cognitive exercises to ponder when you are feeling fearful... In part 2: A little show and tell from my day, and the little victory I had in my recovery from depression. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wayne-tapia/support

This week, I talk about anxiety, what triggers it, and offer some ideas to curb and reign it in... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wayne-tapia/support

In this episode, I reveal the question that changed my paradigm AND we'll dip our toes back into the pool of self care, and check in to see what you're doing for yourselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wayne-tapia/support

We all tell ourselves a story about who we think we are... this story can make or break us. This episode, I'll touch on ways you can rewrite that story, and use your "self talk" to lift you up and deliver you towards happiness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wayne-tapia/support

This episode touches on how to better communicate with the depressed person, and things to AVOID saying... Words have power, and life is tough enough without having to go through the day while removing a foot from your mouth... Take it easy on yourself, and learn a few things from the "horse's mouth" about how to NOT exacerbate your loved one's depression or anxiety by saying the wrong thing. We know you mean well... but the best intentions can pave the road to bad places. Come along, and give this a listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wayne-tapia/support

Today - I'm going to address some of the feelings that you might be having during this time of turmoil and uncertainty in the world. Do not despair... there is a road out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wayne-tapia/support

Beginning to explore toxic masculinity, and some methods of discovering the roots of your depression/anxiety. In part 2, I'll dive into things you can do to open your heart through giving. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wayne-tapia/support

Here, I'll lay out some basic self-care actions you can do for yourself. Self-care is NOT selfish... You cannot be at your best if you're running yourself into the ground. Take some time to check under your own hood, and give yourself a tune up. YOU ARE WORTH IT. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wayne-tapia/support

Guilt, hurt, regrets... We all have some from time to time, but for the depressed person, it can take you down. In this episode, I'll open up a bit about my own struggles, and some of the relatively simple changes I made to change my trajectory towards the light of gratitude and a more positive outlook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wayne-tapia/support