Therapist Megan Bayles Bartley shares her own personal experiences with using the exercises in her book RESET to make BIG things happen in her own life from the (seemingly) random way she met her husband, to making a HUGE move from Texas to Kentucky, to completing all her career goals withing the last 9 years, by the time she turned 46! She even shares what she has learned in these past few weeks as she has recorded Season 4 of the SOS Podcast. Megan also shares a REALLY BIG announcement at the ...
Mar 28, 2024•23 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Have you ever wondered why you haven't accomplished one of your goals yet? Perhaps you feel like you are doing everything within your power to get there and still feel frustrated. In this episode, therapist Megan Bayles Bartley continues to explore how our mindset matters when trying to create something new (i.e. accomplish a new goal). Exercise Six of Megan's RESET book is all about the use of affirmations and positive self-talk. Our subconscious believes whatever we tell it. It we are constant...
Mar 21, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Therapist Megan Bayles Bartley reminds us in this episode that when we focus on what we lack, we tend to feel stuck and negative. When we focus on what is and are curious how to be thankful for what is, we can build on this and feel more positive and less stuck. Find out more about Megan and The Mindfulness Center by visiting www.Mindfulness-Center.com ww.MeganBaylesBartley.com...
Mar 14, 2024•17 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Moving right along through the RESET book by therapist Megan Bayles Bartley, today's episode involves a super-cool transformative episode that helps you reinforce what works for you and release and let go of what doesn't work for you. To find out more about Megan and The Mindfulness Center, visit: www.Mindfulness-Center.com www.MeganBaylesBartley.com...
Mar 07, 2024•19 min•Season 4Ep. 6
We have honored the past, and we envisioned the future, now we want to understand the present. In this episode, therapist Megan Bayles Bartley of The Mindfulness Center helps us look at several ways you can understand any limiting beliefs you have that keep you stuck and unable to attain your goals in an optimal way. She also explains how crucial non-verbal communication is, not only when conversing with others, but especially when we converse with ourselves. For more information about Megan and...
Feb 29, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 5
When we are looking to RESET, it can be helpful to get a full picture of what needs resetting. Last episode we briefly visited the past to get information about what got us to where we are in this moment. In this episode, we will look at the future and imagine where we want to be one year from now, or at the end of this calendar year. Our imagination can be wonderfully powerful and helpful. If we can imagine something is going to happen or has even already happened, it is more likely to come to ...
Feb 22, 2024•11 min•Season 4Ep. 4
When we are looking to RESET, it can be helpful to get a full picture of what needs resetting. By visiting the past, briefly (not needing to live there), we get information about what got us to where we are in this moment. It’s also helpful to look at the future, which we will do in the next episode. We can get information from the past and what we want for ourselves in the future so that we can make the best choices for ourselves in the present. Remember, we don’t want to live in the past or th...
Feb 15, 2024•16 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Ready to RESET?! Me too! Megan Bayles Bartley from The Mindfulness Center here. Today's episode will prep us for the six upcoming episodes and exercises that are in my book, RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works & Let Go of What Doesn't. If you have the book, you can follow along or if you want to purchase the book you can find it on Amazon! I'd love your support! My guess is that many of you listening are people who like to jump right in and GO when starting ...
Feb 08, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 2
What is practical mindfulness? How is mindfulness different from meditation? I will never be able to sit still to meditate, but perhaps I could be mindful. HELP! Therapist Megan Bayles Bartley, LMFT, founding director of The Mindfulness Center shares her definitions of mindfulness as we take a moment to RESET after 18 months of podcasting and circle back to the specific topic of mindfulness. Chances are you are being mindful in ways you've never realized before. Our goal is to give you hope, tha...
Feb 01, 2024•19 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Set boundaries without feeling guilty! This year secure your oxygen mask FIRST before assisting others! Ditch the resolutions that have the potential to set you up for failure and make a commitment to yourself to get to know yourself better this year. Therapists Megan Bartley, Elizabeth McCormack, and Britt Riddle are here to support your on your boundaries journey. Find out more about us at The Mindfulness Center! CLICK HERE! We’re happy to share some great tools for your toolbox to handle ...
Jan 09, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Ditch the resolutions that have the potential to set you up for failure and make a commitment to yourself to get to know yourself better this year. Therapists Megan Bartley, Elizabeth McCormack, and Britt Riddle are here to support your on your boundaries journey. Find out more about us at The Mindfulness Center! CLICK HERE! We’re happy to share some great tools for your toolbox to handle all of life’s stressors. Often we can’t stop the stressors from happening, but perhaps we can change how we ...
Jan 09, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Resentment has come up multiple times over season 3 of the SOS podcast so we thought it needed it's own episode since it's directly linked to boundaries. How, is it linked? Join therapists Megan Bartley, Elizabeth McCormack, and Britt Riddle as they discuss this very topic. Intrigued by resentment? Us too! Be sure to listen to Part 1 of Episode 5 to hear how we answer the question: What exactly is Resentment? In this episode, we dive into answering that question! Therapists Megan Bartley, Elizab...
Dec 19, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 5
What exactly is Resentment? In this episode we dive into answering that question! Therapists Megan Bartley, Elizabeth McCormack, and Britt Riddle touch on topics such as Irritability, Annoyance, Frustration, Anger, Unmet Needs, Feelings of Injustice and MORE! To find out more about Megan Bartley and her team, visit us online at The Mindfulness Center. And, check out our freebies here: https://mindfulness-center.com/freebie-giveaway/...
Dec 19, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 5
How do we reclaim our time and energy?! Set boundaries and reinforce them. It's as simple as stating what you need and want. If you are at the point of fatigue and have no more fucks to give, then this episode is for you! For more about Megan Bartley and her team, visit www.mindfulness-center.com . And for fun freebies, click here: https://mindfulness-center.com/freebie-giveaway/...
Dec 19, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Join The Mindfulness Center therapists Megan Bayles Bartley, Elizabeth McCormack, and Britt Riddle as they look at Compassion Fatigue and Boundaries. In this episode we answer the questions: What is Compassion Fatigue and How does it relate to Boundaries? Check us out at https://www.mindfulness-center.com For more about Britt Riddle, DMin MAMFT go to: https://mindfulness-center.com/our-team/britt-riddle-dmin-mamft/
Dec 04, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Boundaries are all the rage right now. We've even devoted an entire season to discussing them. When we talk about boundaries, it's important to know what it looks like when boundaries are unhealthy. Check us out online: The Mindfulness Center
Nov 27, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Boundaries are all the rage right now. We've even devoted an entire season to discussing them. When we talk about boundaries, it's important to know what it looks like when boundaries are unhealthy. Whether they are your unhealthy boundaries, or someone else's unhealthy boundaries, how do you best take care of yourself. You aren't being selfish when you take care of yourself. You're modeling for others that they can/need to best take care of themselves too! Plus, boundaries are not necessarily b...
Nov 27, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Oftentimes when discussing boundaries we jump straight to how to have boundaries in relationships with others. This episode, we are highlighting the need to know yourself and what you are needing in each new moment. AND be comfortable with changing your mind! When we refocus our attention on ourselves and check in with ourselves to see what we are needing in this moment, we are better connected to ourselves and more able to clearly communicate our needs and wants with others. This is not being s...
Nov 13, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Elizabeth McCormack, LMFT has been a therapist for over 20 years and specializes in boundaries and relationships. She has worked in many different settings and with a variety of different people so she is able to explain boundaries in the most simplest of terms so they are easy to use and MAKE SENSE! Find out more about Elizabeth here: https://mindfulness-center.com/our-team/elizabeth-mccormack-licensed-therapist-brandon-florida/
Nov 13, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 2
What IS all the fuss about boundaries and why are they important? In this episode, we'll dive into these questions. We'll help you understand what boundaries really are, what happens when you don't have them, how to get them, and how you can use them to get your time and energy back! Join Megan Bayles Bartley, Founding Director of The Mindfulness Center, and Boundaries Expert, Elizabeth McCormack for this exciting Season! In Part 2 we look at knowing your values and how to align your values with...
Oct 30, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 1
What IS all the fuss about boundaries and why are they important? In this episode, we'll dive into these questions. We'll help you understand what boundaries really are, what happens when you don't have them, how to get them, and how you can use them to get your time and energy back! Join Megan Bayles Bartley, Founding Director of The Mindfulness Center, and Boundaries Expert, Elizabeth McCormack for this exciting Season! In Part 2 we look at knowing your values and how to align your values with...
Oct 30, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Do therapists get therapy? Heck yes! Find out more about Bridgette's journey with her own therapy. More about Bridgette: After receiving my bachelor’s in Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University, it was clear to me I needed to pursue further education to work with clients. I received my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Campbellsville University and did an internship at Southeast Christian Counseling and Care Center. Working with people has certainly been my passion. Previously I had t...
Sep 06, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Hello! I'm Bridgette Allen, LMFT. I assist and encourage clients to accept where they are and see their strengths and possibilities. I help them hear what they are saying. and explore new ways of showing up in their relationship with self and others. My work includes clients struggling with self-doubt and inadequacy (not good enough), anxiety, life transitions, loneliness, and complex relationship issues. Each session is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of the client, providing hope and empow...
Sep 06, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 9
You may be asking, do therapists get therapy?! Of course! Therapists get their own therapy! Yay We're human just like you! Join us in the intriguing episode where we veer off course and talk about how therapists talk about sexual intimacy with their clients!
Sep 01, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Hey, I'm couples expert, Rob Giltner, LMFT. I work with couples to heal: Communication Trust Infidelity Recovery Closeness and Intimacy Conflict I focus on attachment and emotional connection within relationships, along with mindfulness-based approaches. Communication is the key the starts the engine of healing, connection, and rebuilding trust. Couples will receive a unique plan for their treatment and will receive concrete materials that they can leave each session with. In session, my clients...
Sep 01, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Join Megan and Jennifer as they discuss their own experience with a variety of different therapy techniques. To find out more about Jennifer, click HERE ! To find out more about Megan, click HERE! To find out more about The Mindfulness Center, click HERE!...
Aug 25, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Hi everyone, I'm Jennifer Komis. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in using mindfulness-based therapy to help diminish anxiety and depression, and support a life that brings you joy. I especially enjoy working with people who are facing life transitions, or seeking new ways to use their voice and live their best lives. Working with those for whom faith or spirituality are important is also a passion of mine. Whether your faith supported you, harmed you, or both, those...
Aug 25, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We've talked a lot on this podcast about whether or not it's important for therapists to have their own therapy. The Mindfulness Center's very own Keith Williams, LMFT turns this conversation on it's head. Intrigued?! Good! Listen on to find out more...
Aug 09, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Reaching out to make an improvement in your life is a significant decision. If you are burdened by something that is causing you or your family to suffer, seeking therapy to improve your situation can be a lot like making a decision to exercise in order to improve your health and well-being. In therapy, much like exercise, you push yourself, and this can result in emotional and physical pain. The lens we look through in this process can often determine success or failure before we even get start...
Aug 09, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Do therapists get their own therapy?! YES! Boundaries expert, Elizabeth McCormack shares with us her own experience with therapy.
Aug 03, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
