Is social isolation bringing out the best or the worst in you? How is it affecting your relationships and your family? Work on coming out of this virus crisis a better person with a stronger relationship and a healthier family.
Do you consider yourself a patient person? Did you know that you can learn to be more patient? This episode will break down the elements involved with learning patience. It can help you and also give you the tools to teach patience to those around you, including your children.
The fears surrounding this challenging time are not just about illness and death. Many are facing financial devastation, severe losses, crushing anxiety and much more. Special guests Richard Malotky, MD and Master James Matthews, PhD Martial Arts (small business owner) add to the discussion
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.
Special guest, Jennifer "Jas" Shaw, shares her personal story of literally rising from the ashes after she and her daughter were terribly burned in a home fire. The love, perseverance and strength this woman has shown, as well as her daughter, is awe inspiring. Learn how this brave human being has gone on to help others.
Do you feel broken and having a hard time getting back to your stronger self? You might feel mentally, physically and/or spiritually broken. You may be broken and confused about how and why you are broken or just about how to get unbroken. You might even be broken and not confused but still feeling stuck. This episode will help you find your joy again.
Master James Matthews (8th degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo) discusses his work with children and adults using martial arts to teach strength, power, honor and discipline. His studio, PHD MARTIAL ARTS, helps people on their journey through life with physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills. This is truly empowering people to be their best selves.
Almost everyone has personal or family secrets that they guard. What are your secrets and why do you keep them? How do family secrets harm your family? Should we tell our secrets?
Are you avoiding the preventative care that you SHOULD be doing? Cancers of the gastrointestinal tract (throat, esophagus, stomach and colon) are preventable with simple, regular screenings. This episode explores why people avoid these important tests, why they should step into doing them and how to proceed. GET IT DONE!! Special guest, Richard Malotky MD, tells you why.
People have limitations that they deal with on a regular basis. These can be physical, mental or emotional issues that we need to, have to, or should set boundaries for ourselves. These boundaries are to protect our bodies and/or our minds. Learn how to do this without shame, guilt or self-condemnation.
When your child, whether an adult or a minor, is incarcerated, it rips at your very being. Huge emotions, fears and frustrations radically alter life as you knew it. Three sets of parents share their journey regarding their children being in jail and/or prison. They offer suggestions and support for others parents of prisoners.
What does DNR actually mean? Have you thought it out and are you prepared, in advance, of any need to deal with this possibility? Understand DNR and get your wishes put together long before you might be faced with decisions during crisis.
Families often experience emotional difficulties after a death. Sometimes they are minor but often catastrophic. Right when most people believe a family should, and will, come together in mutual grief and cooperation, emotions escalate and relationships are altered. Why? Also, learn how you can help prevent this from occurring in your family.
Why is honesty important to us and why do people lie? How can we learn to stop lying and begin to be honest with not only others, but ourselves? The practice of radical honesty is freeing and much less exhausting than all the work it takes to tell a lie.
Why do we make New Year's Resolutions? 80% of them are discarded by February. Why? This episode will help you learn how to make true lifestyle changes, not temporary intentions that leave you feeling like a failure.
Do you, or someone you love, avoid going to the doctor or dentist? Are you embarrassed or afraid? This episode explores how many people avoid taking care of themselves. Sometimes with deadly consequences. Learn how to get over the avoidance and step into it.
Hypnosis, utilized in professional psychotherapy, is a powerful tool. It can help with anxiety, depression, PTSD, guilt, shame and much more. This episode explain what hypnosis is and how it can be part of effective therapy. Dr. Patty also discusses past life regression.
Many become anxious when it is time to perform. Whether it is on stage playing music, singing, public speaking, oral reports in school, an important meeting at work or anxiety about sexual performance. It can be debilitating. Gain some understanding and easy coping skills with this episode.
Dr. Patty, along with Richard Malotky MD, discuss the emotional and physical symptoms that often manifest during the holidays. Each have been in practice 34 years and have seen the same issues each year. Learn to do things differently this year.
Today's political unrest is creating anger and anxiety in people across the country. It is affecting relationships, families and friendships. Many have expressed anxiety about holiday gatherings and the risk if them turning into fiascoes.
Retired NFL player, Ryan O'Callaghan, speaks openly about his life in the NFL, "coming out" and his new book. My Life on the Line is a vulnerable, brave memoir that has loads more to offer than just football.
Many couples feel that the fun, the spark, is gone from their relationship. Exhaustion, boredom, emotional distance and lack of intimacy can all be factors. This episode will help you take a look at your relationship. Figure out where the problems are, why they are occurring and some steps to get you back on track.
Even people who are not particularly anxiety-prone can get caught up in "anticipatory anxiety" when they are worrying about something. Learn why we think this helps us and how to create healthier coping skills.
Grief is a very difficult emotion. This episode helps differentiate between a "normal" or "usual" grief response to loss and "complicated" grieving reactions. When does someone need help through this difficult process? Help yourself or someone you care about survive the challenges of grief.
This episode talks about how to keep a stress reaction from going into full-blown PTSD. It also gives tools for preventing PTSD.
Feeling safe with your partner is the foundation of intimacy. It is necessary for healthy, successful communication. Is your relationship your safe place? This episode will help you look at your relationship and determine how emotionally safe you feel with your partner.
Learn an effective, consistent, easy to put into practice disciplinary technique for your household. Stop feeling like a nag or bad parent. Reduce the negativity and chaos and start feeling better about your parenting. This will help you raise respectful, honorable children. What better way to create awesome adults?
Are you, or someone you care about, an "ultra-sensitive" individual? Ultra-sensitives easily take things personally, often excessively doubt themselves, have trouble separating the feelings of others from their own feelings. This episode will teach you about this personality style and how to manage it and embrace it as a gift.
Is your picker broken? Do you think there is no one worth loving out there for you? Have you settled for a relationship that is not what you truly want? This episode will teach you the skills you need for healthy dating and finding a great relationship. It's also good for teens and young adults to teach healthy dating skills.
Many people struggle with depression. It is exhausting. This episode will discuss some different types of depression, treatment and coping skills. Most importantly, those challenged with mood disorders need to KNOW they are worth getting help.
