Anxiety and stress are incredibly common and can come from many sources: - Feeling rejected - Feeling overwhelmed - Responsibilities at work or home - Loneliness - Losing a job - Losing a friend How can you cope with the anxiety you feel? Is it even possible to manage anxiety? How do you know if what you are experiencing is an anxiety disorder? In this episode, Dr Julie looks at seven of the most common anxiety disorders - Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Agoraphobia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder...
Jan 28, 2022•25 min•Ep. 72
The choices we make in our relationships can shape our mental health and entire lifecourse. But emotional manipulation can be hard to detect. How can you recognize an emotional manipulator? How can you respond in a healthy way and create boundaries that protect and respect yourself? In this episode, Dr Julie Osborn examines emotional manipulation in closer detail, how you can recognize it in yourself and others, and how you can protect yourself using your CBT tools. Click to listen now! Visit us...
Jan 14, 2022•25 min•Ep. 71
What is Projection? Is it affecting your relationships? What can you do about it? And why is worth the effort to resolve? Join Dr Julie as she looks at the strong role projection can play in relationship conflicts and how CBT tools can help you identify problem areas and improve your relationships. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.com Find some fun CBT tools at ht...
Dec 31, 2021•25 min•Ep. 70
Billboards, tv ads, social media and super-cheery store people project an image of the holidays as being constantly joyful and happy. But the reality for many people is very different. Anxiety over money, gift-giving, expectations, interaction with family and friends, bad memories of holidays past, or the loss of a loved one can all affect how we feel about the holidays. Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, in this special episode as we explore some of the unique challenges holiday season can bring and how...
Dec 17, 2021•22 min•Ep. 69
Are you or someone you love facing chemotherapy treatment? How can you use the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you cope with chemotherapy? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you some of the fears and anxieties I faced before starting chemotherapy, and how I used my CBT tools to cope. If you or a loved one are facing chemo treatment, this episode is a must-listen. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the pod...
Dec 03, 2021•29 min•Ep. 68
In this special episode: - Get tips for advocating for yourself with healthcare - Little-known insights into ovarian cancer - Learn how to find a good therapist - Find out how to get the most out of your therapy sessions - Discover how to cope with the end of a relationship - Learn how CBT can help those suffering with Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder - Find out what The Fear Ladder is, and how it can help those suffering with anxiety This special 'kitchen sink' episodes addresses lots of the q...
Nov 19, 2021•20 min•Ep. 67
The desire to be loved, needed, touched and supported by another human being is completely normal. But how can you achieve that kind of relationship in your own life? What is healthy intimacy? How can you deal with trust issues to successfully form a close, intimate relationship? In this episode, Dr Julie shares with you the CBT tools and mental framing that can help you improve your ability to achieve real, healthy intimacy in your relationships. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at My...
Nov 05, 2021•22 min•Ep. 66
The uncertainty and fear surrounding a cancer diagnosis can cause many emotional reactions. You may feel fear, numbness, uncertainty, anxiety, panic, disconnection from loved ones, loneliness, and many other feelings. How can you cope with these feelings? In this vividly personal episode, Dr Julie shares how CBT tools can help you as you navigate the stress of a cancer diagnosis and the resulting treatment. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osb...
Oct 22, 2021•22 min•Ep. 65
A cancer diagnosis can change and rock your whole world. The biopsies, surgeries, treatments and resulting issues all take their toll mentally and emotionally. If you or a loved one are going through this, how can you have the mental strength to cope and endure? In the second part of this special series, join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I take you through my personal journey with ovarian cancer and how my CBT tools helped me keep my sanity and emotional balance. You'll learn practical tools and tips...
Oct 08, 2021•28 min•Ep. 64
Sometimes things change or happen to us unexpectedly that can really rock our world. Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, in this special episode as I share with you the start of an unexpected personal journey. The same CBT tools I used to cope can help you cope with events and changes in your own life too. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.com Find some fun CBT tools at http...
Sep 24, 2021•24 min•Ep. 63
Do you sometimes struggle to know how best to parent your child? If so, you are not alone! In this episode, Dr Julie shares 7 hallmarks of an effective parent, along with examples, suggestions and advice for applying these proven tips and techniques with your child. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.com Find some fun CBT tools at https://www.mycbt.store/ Thanks for...
Sep 10, 2021•21 min•Ep. 62
Do you or someone you care about suffer from PTSD? How can you know for sure if you have PTSD? And how can you cope? In this episode, Dr Julie sensitively examines PTSD - the possible causes, the symptoms and the statistics, as well as giving you some solid CBT tools to be able to get the help you need. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.com Find some fun CBT tools ...
Aug 27, 2021•22 min•Ep. 61
Do you feel like you always make bad decisions when you're stressed? Do you wish you knew how to make better decisions under stress? In this listener-requested episode, Dr Julie shares with you 4 simple tips for making better decisions under stress. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.com Find some fun CBT tools at https://www.mycbt.store/ Thanks for listening to My ...
Aug 13, 2021•20 min•Ep. 60
Are you emotionally available? How can you know for sure? Do you long for greater emotional intimacy with your partner? Do you feel like your partner expects too much from you emotionally? In this episode, Dr Julie gives you a fun, simple way to figure out whether you are emotionally available and how to use the power of CBT to improve the quality of your relationships. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple ...
Aug 06, 2021•21 min•Ep. 59
Do you live with chronic pain? Do you feel powerless to change it? Do you struggle to feel positive? In this episode, Dr Julie shares how you can harness the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to regain control of your pain and your life. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.com Find some fun CBT tools at https://www.mycbt.store/ Thanks for listening to My CBT Podc...
Jul 30, 2021•26 min•Ep. 58
Do you feel guilty for saying no? Do you sometimes wish you had more strength or courage to say no? In this listener-requested episode, Dr Julie shares how you can learn to say no using the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.com Find some fun CBT tools at https://www.mycbt.store/ Thanks for listening to My CBT Podcast!...
Jul 23, 2021•20 min•Ep. 57
Does the idea of having a supportive family appeal to you? What if your family is dysfunctional or non-existent? Who and what qualifies as 'family'? In this episode, Dr Julie explores what the word 'family' means in this context, how you can create a strong, supportive family and how you can strengthen the family bonds you may already have. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodc...
Jul 16, 2021•32 min•Ep. 56
Were you the child of a parent who was an alcoholic or substance abuser? Do you still find social situations and intimate connections difficult? In this unique podcast, Dr Julie looks at some of the behaviors that can unconsciously persist into adulthood when a child is raised with a parent who was an addict, including the roles these children subconsciously assume, often for many years after leaving the home. She will gently help you to identify these telltale behaviors and patterns in yourself...
Jul 09, 2021•31 min•Ep. 55
Do you struggle with depression, loneliness, social anxiety or lack of connection with others? In this episode, learn how a pet can fill the void with unconditional love and affection. Dr Julie examines the research behind pet ownership and shares with you how owning or caring for a pet can result in a myriad of mental and physical health benefits for you. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email...
Jul 02, 2021•23 min•Ep. 54
As our communities start to open back up after Covid, are you feeling some anxiety and uncertainty? Do you struggle to reconcile what you hear in the news with how you feel? How can you know what's safe and what isn't? How can you know how to FEEL safe? And how can you help others around you to feel safe and comfortable as we all adjust to new norms? In this special episode, Dr Julie shows you how to use the power of CBT to examine your thoughts and feelings about returning to your life, and how...
Jun 25, 2021•21 min•Ep. 53
Do you find yourself moving from one relationship to the next, always repeating the same mistakes? Do you feel happy and complete in a new relationship, only to feel disappointed with your partner in time? In this episode, Dr Julie examines what a healthy relationship looks like and why it can seem so elusive to many of us. Using the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she will also give you tools to help you not only find the right partner for you, but also learn how to be complete in yourse...
Jun 18, 2021•23 min•Ep. 52
Do you feel constantly fatigued? Do you find yourself feeling depressed when Sunday rolls around? Do you suffer from GI issues, heart palpitations, back pain or headaches? Are you more irritable or stressed? In this episode, Dr Julie addresses the common problem of job burnout - how you can identify it, how you can prevent it and you can fix it using the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe t...
Jun 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 51
Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Do you often feel taken advantage of? In this empowering episode, Dr Julie shares what healthy boundaries are and how you can decide and set them for yourself using the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.com Find some fun CBT tools at https://www.mycbt.store/ Thanks for listening to My C...
Jun 04, 2021•21 min•Ep. 50
Do other people get annoyed with you because you act or react a certain way? Do you feel like you're always messing up or losing relationships because of certain behaviors? Do you feel hopeless and stuck in an endless pattern of negative thoughts and automatic reactions? In this episode, Dr Julie helps you identify self-sabotaging behavior and the feelings that are causing it for you. She also shows you how to harness the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with simple, practical tools to help...
May 28, 2021•26 min•Ep. 49
Do you struggle with negative feelings - anxiety, loneliness, depression, resentment, anger, fear? Do you wish you could just make them all go away? In this episode, Dr Julie shares with you a CBT technique that will empower you to reframe your thoughts and feelings in a positive way, bringing you a sense of relief and calm. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.com Fi...
May 21, 2021•20 min•Ep. 48
Do you feel exhausted trying to keep up with other people's expectations of you? Do you feel like you're constantly being judged? In this episode, Dr Julie looks at the insecurities and anxieties many of us feel in response to other's perceived judgement of us. She explains some of the reasons these insecurities can develop, and shares how you can harness the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge these thoughts and experience relief. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyC...
May 14, 2021•26 min•Ep. 47
Do you struggle to communicate your desires and preferences? Do you feel like people walk all over you and you are powerless to change it? In this episode, Dr Julie talks about what it means to be assertive in a healthy way, how it can benefit you and how to do it . Using the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , she also gives you practical tips and tools you can use right now to start making positive changes in your own life. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on F...
May 07, 2021•33 min•Ep. 46
What is the difference between personality quirks and a personality disorder ? Why do people have personality disorders? If you’re in a relationship with someone with a personality disorder, what is the best way to deal with that? In this episode, Dr Julie Osborn helps demystify personality disorders , explaining some common reasons they form , some identifying factors and what you can do if you suspect you or someone you care about may have a personality disorder. She also discusses how cogniti...
Apr 30, 2021•30 min•Ep. 45
Have you ever wondered what ‘gaslighting’ is? How can you know if someone is gaslighting you ? If they are, what can you do about it? In this episode, Dr Julie Osborn talks about how to identify gaslighting in a relationship. She also discusses having confidence in yourself, the difference between responsibility and blam e, and how you can use the power of cognitive behavioral therapy to take back your power from someone who is gaslighting you. Click the link below to listen now! Visit us on Ins...
Apr 23, 2021•20 min•Ep. 44
Has this past year made you more aware of how precious time is? Would you like to learn how to use and value the time you have better? In this episode, Dr Julie Osborn talks about our relationship with tim e, how other cultures use this most precious resource and what you can do to better use the time you have . She also discusses some negative tendencies we may display in our relationship with time, and how you can use the power of cognitive behavioral therapy to overcome them. Click the link b...
Apr 16, 2021•20 min•Ep. 43
