Mental Detox: Recent Episodes
Leslye Flores
My name is Leslye Flores and I am a Mental Health Therapist. On the Mental Detox podcast, I combine my mental health expertise and mix it with a bit of my Christian faith. My goal is to break down some of the mental health stigma and provide you with the tools you need to show up as the best version of yourself. The purpose of this show is to help you learn ways to manage your mind so that you can navigate life with more clarity and peace. Relatable and honest conversations that will feed your mind and soul. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: @leslyefl
When is it the right time to take a step back? In the final episode of Season 2, I’m diving into why I’m taking a step back from the podcast. I share with you the good, the bad and the realizations that have led me to this difficult decision and where I'll be going from here. Oh, and I let you in on the best piece of advice I can give you if you are experiencing any anxiety or depression!
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Has trauma impacted your faith? Trauma has the ability to make you lose track of both your faith and your perception of God. But when you start to heal your trauma you can start to find the strength in your faith again. So join me today as I dive deeper into all things trauma and faith!
Don’t forget, there will be a Q & A episode next week to wrap up season 2 of the Mental Detox Podcast! If you have a question you’d like me to answer around trauma, send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram. (@leslyefl )
Time heals all wounds. Or does it? It is not actually time but the work that we do during that time that helps us heal our trauma. Today, I’m talking about what healing trauma actually looks like and the steps you can take to start your healing today!
Don’t forget, I’ll be doing a Q &A session at the end of the month on the podcast. DM me any questions you might have over at @leslyefl on Instagram or Leslye Flores on Facebook!
We all have that one person who leaves us in a worse mood after we see them. So what can we do about it? Today, I share how you can deal with the toxic people in your life.
I talk more about:
- The bigger issue with toxic people
- Learning when to walk away
- The biggest gift you can give someone with toxic behaviors
- What to do if you’re the toxic person
- And so much more!
Don’t forget, if you have a question around a topic I’ve talked about this season send me a message on Facebook or Instagram. I’ll be doing a Q & A at the end of the season where I’ll be answering all of your questions.
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Do you constantly worry that something bad is going to happen? That the other shoe is about to drop? If you’ve ever felt like this, you might be addicted to trauma. Today, I’m sharing what it looks like to truly be addicted to trauma and how to break free of the addiction.
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Your brain is constantly alerting you to danger just like a smoke detector alerts you to a fire. But sometimes your brain starts going off like a smoke detector even when there is no danger around. This can be due to trauma triggers that you aren’t even aware of. Today, I’m sharing why this happens and what you can do to turn off the smoke detector in your brain.
Here are a few highlights:
- The part of the brain that acts as the smoke detector
- How your brain is constantly reacting towards the clues around you to keep you safe
- The secret weapon to turning off the smoke detector in your brain
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You're it. You’re in charge. You have the responsibility to create a safe and healing space for members of your family. You can lead the charge in finding peace and breaking the generational trauma within your family.
In today’s episode I’m diving into what generational trauma actually is, how it is passed from generation to generation, why families avoid dealing with it and what YOU can do starting today to break it! So grab your headphones and take a listen!
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After a bad breakup, do you start to question everything about a potential mate? Maybe you think that he’s not funny enough, or attractive enough or maybe he’s even too nice! All of this can be caused by relationship anxiety. Today, I’m talking about how you can develop relationship anxiety after a breakup and how it can impact any future relationship.
Here are some highlights:
- Driving away potential mates because your defense mechanisms are activated
- Red flags vs. relationship anxiety
- What it can mean when you ask yourself certain questions about a potential mate
- Why you need to stop cosigning bad behaviors in your significant other
- How unhealed trauma can show up in your relationships
- And more!
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Is your relationship with your spouse filled with things like criticism, contempt or even defensiveness? If so, then you need to listen to today’s episode! Today, I’m sharing how your past unhealed trauma may be what is leading you and your spouse straight to divorce.
I touch more on:
- The defense mechanisms you may be bringing into your marriage
- How your communication style can predict the end of your relationship
- The Four Horsemen of relationships
- My experience with unhealed trauma and divorce
- And so much more!
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Are you constantly trying to please other people? Or feel like you always need to be prepared for anything? If so, then you might be a perfectionist! While sometimes perfectionism isn’t a bad thing, it is a type of anxiety. Join me today as I share what perfectionism really is, the type of anxiety it is and what you can do to move past it!
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Just think positive. Everything happens for a reason. This is a positive vibes only zone. I know you’ve heard at least one of these statements before when going through a difficult time. But did you know they can cause issues of their own? Today, I’m breaking down how toxic positivity can affect you and your trauma.
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Our reality can become off after we experience a trauma. We start to notice every little detail around us so that we don’t experience the trauma again. By doing this, we affect the way we think. Today, I’m talking all about the different effects trauma can have on the way you think and what you can do to start to move past it.
I talk more on:
- The top 3 cognitive filters you might be using in your everyday life
- Two things that are key to managing your mental health
- How trauma is like a 3D movie
- Steps you can take to start to see and think more clearly
- And so much more!
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Season 2 of the Mental Detox Podcast starts today! To kick it off, we are diving right into what the heck trauma actually is. In this episode I talk about understanding where trauma comes from, how it shapes us and the different coping mechanisms people use to deal with their trauma.
You’ll hear more on:
- Minimizing the events that have happened to you
- The reminders that always pop up to remind us of our trauma
- Things we don’t often of think of “trauma”
- The 3 different types of trauma
- And more!
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Have you missed the podcast? We're back!
Take a quick listen to find out everything that's about to go down in season 2 of the Mental Detox podcast!
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I have big news to share with you in this episode. Part of making this decision that I share with you here, comes from realizing that self-care is not a luxury. I am waiting to hear from you once you finish listening to this episode. DM me on IG or email me:
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Doubt carries such a huge stigma in the Christian community. But, what happens when we look at doubt from a mental health perspective? We find out that doubt is actually a natural response and you can learn how to use doubt in your favor.
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Ever wished you could just control your mind? This seems to be the reason why people decide to work with me, so they can learn how to control their mind. Bad news is, that’s totally impossible and unrealistic. However, you can learn an even more efficient way to deal with your mind.
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You are not at the mercy of your negative thoughts. In fact, you can learn how to stop them altogether. Come on over to my IG: @leslyefl and let me know your thoughts about the tool I shared in this episode!
The biggest lie we’ve learned to tell ourselves is that “everything happens for a reason”. As if it were of consolation to know that tragedy is part of a masterplan to then turn it into something good. But, you don’t have to continue to believe that. Because the truth is, everything does NOT happen for a reason.
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Sometimes, we are not able to see the big picture in life and we need others to help us see the things that we cannot. We have to be willing to hear other people out in order to grow.
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The stories we tell ourselves matter. The narrative in your stories can determine how you view yourself and how you live your life. Sometimes, we need to change that narrative in order to change our life.
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When we experience anxiety, we often think that nobody can understand what we are feeling. This can sometimes drive us away from our relationship with God. We feel embarrassed for feeling worried and having doubts, but Jesus understands. He knows what you’re feeling because He experienced anxiety as well.
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The events that took place last year made permanent changes to how we live life. This probably left you feeling hopeless and helpless. But, you can heal that part of you by doing the one thing I teach you on this episode.
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Taking things personally is one of those things that we often deny that we do but that we ABSOLUTELY do. It’s total madness! So, let’s go there...let’s admit that we DO take things personally and also, let’s stop doing that.
2020 was supposed to be an amazing year, right? We were all convinced that it would be, until COVID happened. And, as we are getting ready to head into 2021, I wonder if you are seeing 2021 through the wounds that 2020 made in your life?
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Through this rough season of worldwide uncertainty, the world needs agents of change. People that are willing to be an instrument of God in the lives of those around them. Take a look at Elisha’s story in the Bible. It’s the perfect example of how impactful your life can be when you allow yourself to be an agent of change.
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Just let it go. It's something we say way too often. It's as if saying it is really going to do the trick. We are so sold on the concept of letting things go so that these things stop causing us pain but we don’t know how to actually let things go. Well, today I tell you all about it so you can really start letting things go and move on.
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You were not created to fit in. Your identity and purpose are as unique as your fingerprints. Tune in and learn how to discover your true identity to begin living life with purpose.
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Just as the title says it, pain is inevitable. Hardships are the only certain thing in life. We know that at some point we will be faced with a difficulty that will put our inner strength to the test. But that does not mean that we have to suffer through it. Suffering is a state of mind, it does not have to be part of your pain.
In times when life gets rough and we feel stressed out, it’s easy to overlook the resources that we have at hand. But, through the things that we call “scarcity”, God has already provided for your needs. It’s a matter of shifting your mindset to see the enoughness throughout scarcity.
When life gets tough, it is common for us to feel afraid and have doubts. But, fears and doubts are learned through past life experiences. This means that whatever you fear today, did not actually start today. This is important to know because your fears might be telling you that there are parts of you that are still wounded and bleeding. You might be living in fear as you see the world through your wounds.
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Did you know that circumstances do not cause anxiety? In fact, nothing outside of ourselves has the power to make us feel anxious. Yes, I know this is confusing because we are taught to blame circumstances for how we feel. But the reality is that our feelings - and our anxiety, is the result of our own anticipation about the circumstances.
When anxiety shows up, sometimes it’s hard to just shake it off. That’s because rather than addressing it, you might be just trying to sweep it under the rug. This is why it’s important to understand the cycle of anxiety. That way you can interrupt it and release it.
As we navigate rough times, it’s important to be aware of how anxiety shows up in our body. Anxiety shows up differently in everyone. There are many symptoms that we often don’t pay attention to but are pointing us to be aware of anxiety in our body. Learn how anxiety impacts people physically, mentally and in your relationships.
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What is a boundary? How do you set boundaries? What are boundaries good for? These are all questions that we often bypass when talking about boundaries. In this episode, you’ll be able to answer all of those questions in order to help you show up more authentic in your relationships while creating the emotional space that you need in each relationship.
Have you ever made a decision that felt like a terrible mistake? In today’s episode, learn about the 3 different types of mistakes. Some of these mistakes sometimes get in the way of our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Like it happened to Jonah. But, no mistake is bigger than the God we serve.
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Are you feeling stuck? That might be due to you being in a suffering state. In this episode, you will learn about the 2 states of being, the beautiful state and the suffering state. And, if you find yourself in a suffering state, learn how to shift your mindset to live in a beautiful, producing, creative state.
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Our opinions about the world and about others are a reflection of ourselves. Learn how projection can serve you as a tool to become a better version of yourself. And, learn how David also experienced projection in his life when fighting against Goliath.
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On this episode, you’ll learn how your thoughts have the power to change your life, either for the better or for worse. The quality of your thoughts determines the quality of your life. If you have tons of unsupervised thoughts, you will continue to live as you have. Creating awareness of your thoughts is the first step to creating the life you want. Supervising your thoughts and managing your mind is a skill that takes practice. Learn how you can start supervising your thoughts.
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How many times have you held back from doing something because you were afraid of what people might think? Everybody might be guilty of this one. On this episode, Leslye explains how the thoughts we have about ourselves have everything to do with us holding back from showing up to life. So, stop hiding out and start living fully, even if you have to do it scared.
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On this episode, Leslye will dig into those circumstances that show up to interrupt your life. Losing a job, mourning a loved one, ending a relationship, being in a car accident. All of those events that throw off our life and our routines. You’ll get a sense of how Gideon’s life was interrupted as well. When these interruptions show up in our life, we tend to question God’s presence. It’s hard to understand that a loving God can allow such things to happen to us but we learn by reading about Gideon’s life how it is that God shows up to through those life interruptions.
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Has 2020 cancelled most plans for you? It’s been a wild year filled with uncertainty and change. But, sometimes, it’s the uncertainty and change that we need to gather courage and do something we’ve done before. That’s what 2020 has been for me. In the midst of all the chaos, I was able to find hope and a new beginning. Listen in to learn more about how this podcast was born.
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