First Responders are susceptible to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), many of whom never seek help. They suffer in silence. My special guest, Redding Fire Department Battalion Chief (recently retired) Wil Francis, speaks out about this issue and offers insight and advice.
Burying your unhappiness does not serve anyone, especially not you. This episode with help you explore just how happy or unhappy you are with some or all of your life. Learn some tools to help you handle your awarenesses.
Almost every family has their own share of drama. Some have more than others. This episode will discuss how to figure out how you feel and how to develop some healthy coping skills to survive your family.
Feeling betrayed by someone you care about is very challenging. This episode discusses the complicated emotions of betrayal, how to heal and how to make amends if you have hurt someone.
In 2018 in Redding, CA the deadly CARR FIRE burned about 230,000 acres and killed 8 people. Over 1600 structures were burned. Special guest, Julie Kaplan, tells her story about losing their home in the fire. She also gives great advice to being prepared if evacuation occurs again.
Raising boys into wonderful, adult men is a very important job. For them to become mature, sensitive, caring, emotionally developed men, they must have certain emotional skills. This show discusses many of these attributes. Guest, Richard Malotky, MD, discusses raising his son and his own journey into more emotional awareness.
Fair fighting is about effective communication when things are difficult. This episode will discuss things you should not do and things that will help you have a healthy argument. Effective conflict leaves you feeling resolved and closer to each other.
Living with a partner who has a difficult personality such as NARCISSISM can be extremely difficult. It is easy to forget who you are and to feel powerless. This episode will help you identify and understand the narcissist so you can find your strength again.
How do we let go of something we have had high hopes for? Understanding how we attach and what our expectations are can help us know how to accomplish letting go of that which is not healthy or what makes us unhappy.
Bullying is a huge problem in our schools. Special guest, 12-year-old Allison Bedford, discusses her experience with bullying. Her insight and advice is far beyond her years. Karleen Speers, a teacher with 19 years of experience, tells us about her school's anti-bullying program.
When someone you care about gives you the silent treatment, pulls away, refuses to talk things out or other forms of LOVE WITHDRAWAL, it can be very hurtful and destructive. Learn why LOVE WITHDRAWAL happens and some skills to change your behavior if you do it, or deal with someone who does it to you.
Recovering and healing your relationship from an affair is possible. It takes hard work and the desire to do so . This episode will help to teach you how to recover and maybe even be stronger then ever.
There are reasons why people cheat on their significant other. Understanding why is important for everyone involved. It can help with recovery from an affair and also help safeguard your relationship.
(Note: The recording started a bit too soon. Skip through the little bit in the beginning that is not my show I tried to edit it but was unsuccessful. Thanks. Dr. Patty) Osteoporosis, the condition where your bone density becomes an issue, can cause severe problems. Your health and youthful vibrancy can be compromised. This episode will help you understand what is happening to your body and how to not only combat osteoporosis but also reverse it and build your bone density.
Many struggle with an over-active mind This can create stress, anxiety and fear. BBS or Busy Brain Syndrome can ruin your ability to be present in your life and keep you from experiencing happiness. This "monkey mind" often seems like it is necessary to keep up with today's fast moving pace. We can fool ourselves into believing that if we think of every possible outcome to whatever situation we are concerned about, then we will be ahead of things and can keep bad things from happening. In this e...
Stepping into LOVING YOURSELF is actually much easier than you ever thought. It is a shift in perception. This episode of Therapy in a Nutshell will explore the differences between SELF-ESTEEM / SELF-CONFIDENCE and LOVING YOURSELF. Learn how you can have good self-esteem and self-confidence while still need to step into LOVING YOURSELF.
Managing the stress in our lives seems to be a constant battle for everyone. In this episode, I will help you identify your stress and learn some coping tools to reduce it.
The feelings of guilty, shame and blame can get in the way of your happiness. Learn how to recognize these powerful emotions and begin to move into a healthier, happier existence.
Dr. Patty talks with special guest, Rhonda Nehr, whose son took his own life 22 years ago. They discuss the journey from horrid, tragic loss to finding joy again.
Are you unhappy? Do you know what is in the way of your happiness? in this episode you will learn techniques to face your fears and RIDE YOUR DRAGON..
This episode explores the healing power of music, especially from profound grief. Carrie Newcomer, singer and songwriter, is my special guest whose 19 CD's have helped so many throughout the world.
How does your cell phone and other technology affect your relationships? Are you addicted to your smart phone? This program will help you take a look at how you handled your usage.
It's easy to be positive and loving. It is much harder to deal with negative and contentious conflict. This episode will give you some basic skills to deal with conflict in your life.
Dr. Patty, along with guests Connie Spooner and Lillian Deeble, discuss caregiving the terminally ill. All three women had husband's who suffered from Frontotemporal Degeneration and all three cared for their men for over ten years. Learn how you can survive caregiving or how you can help a caregiver you know.
Developing healthy relationships is one of life's greatest challenges. The quality of your relationships can determine the level of fulfillment and happiness you experience in life. Trusting is a very important part of a healthy relationship. This episode will talk about how we learn to trust, how do we heal broken trust and how do we create a life of connection and intimacy.
Let's talk about anxiety. What are some of the causes, what happens in your brain and what can you do to help yourself. learn some great coping skills.
How do we let go of all the old pain, trauma and experiences that color how we deal with our current world? The things we hold onto, believing they make us feel safe, can actually increase our stress. This episode will help you define what you cling to, help you learn to let go, and deal with the things that come at you in your life. Learn to empty your hands.
This is Dr. Patty's first show. She tells a little bit about herself and then discussed the issue of homelessness. How do we keep our humanity and still want things to change in our communities?
This episode will give you some great skills to improve all your relationships. Whether you are wanting to improve communications with your partner, kids, friends or coworkers, this podcast will help bring a better you to the table.
Do you have trouble stating exactly how you feel about something? This is especially difficult when you have negative or controversial thoughts and feelings. Do you get too aggressive? Do you often feel like a doormat and cannot stand up for yourself? This podcast will teach you an effective and positive way to express your true thoughts and feelings.
