Psyched for Psychology: Recent Episodes
Michelle Iversen, Brett Cushing
Join Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing as they dive into all things mental health and psychology. Satisfy your curiosity about how the brain works and ways you can implement mental health tips from professional therapists. Hear from a variety of Nystrom & Associates clinicians on topics that also make them psyched to do what they do best – make a positive dent in the universe and change lives.
Dr. Utter shares her clinical perspective on why psychiatrists ask about sleep, social history, and lifestyle, and how medication acts as a collaborative tool to reduce symptom intensity rather than a quick fix. Whether you are curious about starting psychiatric care or deciding between virtual and clinic visits, this episode offers a practical, reassuring roadmap for your mental health journey.
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- What to Expect at a First Visit: Why initial psychiatric intakes last over an hour and why providers ask broad questions about medical history, sleep, and lifestyle.
- Virtual vs. In-Person Care: The unique benefits of virtual psychiatry (convenience, accessibility) compared to in-person care (physical exams, tracking specific movement side effects).
- The "Lowest Effective Dose" Principle: How psychiatrists avoid over-medication and polypharmacy by starting low, titrating slowly, and prioritizing evidence-based, non-medication recommendations.
- How Medications Actually Work: A simplified look at how SSRIs support brain plasticity and why full benefits can take 6 to 8 weeks as new neural connections form.
- The Traction Analogy: How medication and therapy work together to help patients stop "spinning their wheels" and make meaningful progress.
Resources
- Sagent Behavioral Health Psychiatry Services
- Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com
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The hosts share their own personal battles with relational perfectionism and outline how an over-attunement to others can cause a person to completely lose touch with their own identity. This conversation offers a deeply validating look at why we overcommit, how avoidance morphs into procrastination, and practical DBT-based tools to break the cycle.
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- The Root of People Pleasing: Why the automatic urge to say "yes" is actually a survival skill designed to avoid the discomfort of conflict, disapproval, or rejection.
- Kindness vs. People Pleasing: The critical psychological boundary that separates an intrinsic desire to help from an anxiety-driven fear of loss or obligation.
- The Irritability Mask: How chronic people pleasing breeds hidden resentment and unmet expectations, frequently surfacing as anxiety-fueled irritability.
- The Anxiety-Procrastination Loop: How tasks tied to a person's self-worth become emotionally loaded, forcing the brain into a loop of stress, avoidance, and intensified guilt.
- The Courtroom of Guilt: Why people pleasers naturally adopt an "innocent until proven guilty" mindset in relationships and how to challenge it.
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This episode challenges the common narrative that men are simply "stubborn" or "proud," and instead focuses on how traditional male socialization forces men into a psychological double bind—feeling a societal pressure to remain completely stoic and impenetrable while trying to navigate modern expectations of emotional availability.
Tune in to Discover:
- The Alarming Statistics: The numbers surrounding men's mental health and why struggles frequently go unnoticed and unspoken.
- The Socialization Trap: How traditional expectations of strength and stoicism cause men to view emotional vulnerability as a weakness.
- Masked Symptoms: Why male depression and anxiety often present on the surface as irritability, explosive anger, or emotional withdrawal rather than sadness.
- The "Alibi" of Self-Medicating: How behaviors like working excessively or turning to substances are used as socially acceptable ways to suppress internal pain.
- Action-Oriented Support: Practical strategies for partners and friends to bridge the gap, including the power of "how" and "what" questions over "why" questions.
Resources
- Sagent Mental Health Services
- Sagent Behavioral Health Substance Use Resources
- Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com
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The hosts break down the crucial distinctions between "Big T" and "little t" traumas, explaining how chronic stress can reshape the brain. If you have ever wondered why certain sounds, smells, or environments trigger an immediate survival response before your conscious mind can even register why, this episode provides a clinical framework, validation, and a powerful reminder that true healing is possible.
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- What Truly Qualifies as Trauma: The difference between single-incident ("Big T") trauma and the chronic, cumulative effect of smaller ("little t") traumas like emotional abuse or neglect.
- The Neurobiology of a Trigger: How the survival center of the brain processes threats a hundred times faster than the rational frontal lobe, leading to immediate physical activation.
- The Four Core Categories of PTSD Symptoms: A breakdown of intrusive symptoms (flashbacks and nightmares), avoidance, hyperarousal (heightened reactivity), and negative shifts in mood or thinking.
The Goal of Trauma Therapy: How evidence-based treatments like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy help the brain transition memories so you can retell your story without physically reliving it.
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This episode offers a clinical yet compassionate framework for understanding the lived experience of bipolar disorder.
Whether you are navigating a new diagnosis or supporting a loved one, Brett and Karin provide the tools to replace confusion with compassion and empower you with practical management strategies.
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- The Clinical Reality: The difference between Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and hypomania (and why "I'm so bipolar" is an inaccurate phrase)
- The "Speedometer" Problem: What Anasognosia is and why the brain sometimes loses the ability to recognize it is in a manic state
- A 10-Day Snapshot: A step-by-step look at how a hypomanic cycle builds—from early morning productivity to the eventual "crash"
- The Management Toolkit: Why "living by the clock" and prioritizing sleep, nutrition, and mood stabilizers are the keys to stability
Resources
- Sagent Behavioral Health: Bipolar Disorder Care
- Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com
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Whether you are struggling with "constant availability" or the guilt of leaving tasks unfinished, this conversation provides a realistic roadmap for reclaiming your mental space.
Tune in to Discover* The Identity of Boundaries: Why boundaries are like the walls of an office—essential for knowing where you begin and where work ends. * The Lumberjack Principle: Why taking intentional breaks actually makes you more productive and sharpens your axe for the tasks ahead. * Red Flags of Porous Boundaries: How to recognize the signs, from logging back in late at night to feeling resentment when a notification pops up. * Concrete Skills for "No": How to use assertive communication and "delayed yeses" to honor your capacity without damaging your professional reputation.
Practical Tips for Your Work-Life Separation Post-Work Rituals: Create a physical transition, such as changing out of work clothes immediately or shutting down your laptop completely rather than just locking the screen. * The "Supervisor Strategy": If you struggle to say no to a boss, try: "I'd be happy to help with this. Can you show me how to prioritize this with my current workload?"* * Embrace the Discomfort: Understand that setting a new boundary will feel anxious at first. Growth and change often come with short-term discomfort for a long-term payoff.
Resources* Sagent Behavioral Health * Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com
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The hosts move beyond the workplace to discuss how burnout affects parents, caregivers, and community leaders. They offer a compassionate look at why we get stuck in "paralysis by analysis" and provide a roadmap for refueling when your internal gas tank is completely empty.
Tune in to Discover:
- The Clinical Definition: How the World Health Organization defines burnout and why it’s more than just a bad mood.
- Stress vs. Burnout: A side-by-side comparison of symptoms—from the "urgency" of stress to the "apathy" of burnout.
- The "A-Words": Why our culture reinforces burnout through accolades, adoration, and approval.
- Refueling Strategies: Practical ways to move from "speeding up" to "restoring," including assertive communication and joy-based self-care.
Resources
- Sagent Stress Management Support
- Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com
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The hosts explore the mind-body connection, identifying how external demands trigger stress and how internal "time travel" leads to anxiety. This conversation offers a practical framework for recognizing your physical triggers and a reminder that you have the power to calm your internal alarm system.
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This conversation offers validation and practical insight into how postpartum anxiety differs from “baby blues,” why intrusive thoughts don’t mean you’re a bad parent, and what recovery can look like with the right support.
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- What postpartum anxiety can feel like (and why it’s often misunderstood)
- How sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts
- The difference between baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression
- How a Mother-Baby Program can help those facing postpartum anxiety
- Practical advice for new parents: advocating for needs, finding community, and getting outside daily
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- Sagent Behavioral Health Mother-Baby Program
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This conversation offers validation and practical insight into how postpartum anxiety differs from “baby blues,” why intrusive thoughts don’t mean you’re a bad parent, and what recovery can look like with the right support.
Tune in to Discover:
- What postpartum anxiety can feel like (and why it’s often misunderstood)
- How sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts
- The difference between baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression
- How a Mother-Baby Program can help those facing postpartum anxiety
- Practical advice for new parents: advocating for needs, finding community, and getting outside daily
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- Sagent Behavioral Health Mother-Baby Program
- Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com
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In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, explore relationship anxiety—what it is, how it shows up, and when it becomes more concerning.
With compassion and clarity, this conversation reframes anxiety not as a sign that something is “wrong,” but as an invitation to deepen self-awareness, strengthen emotional boundaries, and build healthier attachment.
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- What relationship anxiety is and why it’s so common
- Signs of relationship anxiety, including reassurance-seeking and overanalyzing
- How fear of abandonment and conflict fuels anxiety in relationships
- The push–pull cycle of closeness and distancing
- Over-functioning, people-pleasing, and emotional boundary challenges
- The difference between relationship anxiety and relationship OCD
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- Sagent Behavioral Health Therapy Services
- Sagent Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com
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Dry January has become a popular reset after the holiday – but for many people, it raises bigger questions than expected. What role does alcohol play in your life? Is it helping you unwind, or quietly making things harder?
In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, explore what happens when you take a break from alcohol and start paying attention to how it affects your mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Rather than focusing on labels or rigid rules, they invite listeners into a curious, compassionate conversation about awareness and choice.
This episode offers insight into how alcohol interacts with anxiety, sleep, stress, and emotional regulation—and how even a short pause can reveal valuable information about your habits and needs.
Tune in to Discover:
- Why Dry January can be a helpful mental and emotional reset
- How alcohol impacts anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
- The connection between alcohol use, sleep quality, and stress levels
- What cravings, routines, and urges can teach you about your coping strategies
- How to approach alcohol use with curiosity instead of shame
- Ways to navigate social pressure when you’re not drinking
- How taking a break can clarify your relationship with alcohol moving forward
- Why self-awareness—not perfection—is the goal
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In this episode of Everyday Therapy, hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, break down what mindfulness really is—and what it isn’t. They explore how being present, without judgment, can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and help you better understand what you need in the moment.
From real-life examples to simple, everyday practices, this conversation shows how mindfulness can become a powerful tool for managing anxiety, burnout, and emotional overload—without adding one more thing to your to-do list.
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From emotional regulation and rejection sensitivity to practical tools for focus and follow-through, this episode offers a real-life perspective and a reminder that thriving with ADHD starts with acceptance, not shame.
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- How personal experience shapes empathy and insight in ADHD treatment
- Why many adults find relief (not defeat) in finally getting diagnosed
- The role of shame, misunderstanding, and self-blame in ADHD identity
- The connection between ADHD and rejection sensitivity dysphoria—and what it feels like in daily life
- Practical strategies for managing motivation, starting tasks, and sustaining focus
- How to use “dopamine hacks” like small rewards and chunking to build momentum
- Creative resources and experts that normalize, educate, and empower
- Why authenticity, humor, and playfulness can be ADHD superpowers
Resources:
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- Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Dr. Russell Barkley
- How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe
- Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com
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In this episode of Everyday Therapy, hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, break down what ADHD really is (and what it isn’t). They also explore how brain differences, neurotransmitters, and executive functioning affect focus, follow-through, and emotions, and they share realistic strategies for living well with ADHD.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed, wonder if you might have ADHD, or love someone who does, this conversation offers insight, validation, and tools you can start using today.
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- What ADHD really means beyond the stereotypes
- The neurological science behind attention, motivation, and impulse control
- How ADHD presents differently in men, women, and children
- Why professional testing and diagnosis matter (and how they work)
- The connection between ADHD, anxiety, and trauma—and why they’re often mistaken for one another
- How medication, routines, and practical coping skills can make a difference
- Tips for managing focus, time, and distractions (plus: the “body doubling” technique)
- Why compassion and self-acceptance are essential parts of treatment
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Adolescence can be a whirlwind for teens and their parents. Between shifting moods, social pressures, and the rise of anxiety and depression among young people, many parents are left wondering: “What’s normal, and when should I be concerned?”
In this episode of Everyday Therapy, hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, unpack the emotional challenges facing today’s teens. From brain development and social media to the pressures of fitting in and the rise in mental health struggles, they break down what parents need to know (and how to help).
You’ll gain a clearer understanding of what’s happening inside your teen’s mind and heart, how to recognize when they may need extra support, and ways to build trust through even the toughest conversations.
Tune in to Discover:
- How adolescent brain development impacts decision-making and emotions
- Why loneliness peaks during the teen years and how to help your teen build real connections
- The link between social media, screen time, and rising rates of anxiety and depression
- Practical tips for starting open, shame-free conversations about pornography, peer pressure, and mental health
- Signs your teen might benefit from therapy—and what to expect from the process
- What confidentiality looks like in teen therapy (and how parents stay in the loop)
- Ways to model calm, supportive parenting when your teen resists help
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- Sagent Behavioral Health Therapy Services
- Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com
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In this episode of Everyday Therapy, hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, explore the delicate balance between guiding your teen and giving them space to grow. They share practical insights on modeling healthy behaviors, repairing relationships, teaching responsibility, and navigating tough conversations about everything from social media to substance use.
The discussion highlights both the “big picture” goals of parenting—like preparing teens for adulthood—and the everyday choices that make a lasting difference. You’ll walk away with tangible strategies that are easy to understand (though not always easy to implement!) and reassurance that progress, not perfection, is what matters most.
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- The #1 goal of parenting teens that sets them up for success in adulthood
- Why modeling healthy behaviors—and owning your mistakes—matters more than perfection
- How to repair with your teen when things go wrong
- The balance between protecting your child and giving them independence
- Practical strategies for conversations about substances, social media, and peer pressure
- Why building family identity reduces the power of peer pressure
- How small, daily moments of connection build resilience for your teen
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- Contact the podcast: Podcast@NystromCounseling.com
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days—even in the therapy room. But what does that mean for therapists, clients, and the future of mental health care? Is AI here to replace humans, or could it become a valuable partner in the healing process?
In this episode of Everyday Therapy, hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, unpack the fascinating and sometimes unsettling rise of AI in therapeutic settings. From chatbots that deliver therapy to mood-tracking tools that give instant feedback, they explore how AI can reinforce therapy, when it might fall short, and what ethical concerns we all need to keep in mind.
They share real-world examples of AI helping clients in between sessions, the potential benefits for accessibility and consistency, and the very human skills, like reading body language and building deep trust, that machines just can’t replicate.
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- What AI therapy looks like and how it works in real life
- How AI can reinforce skills learned in therapy sessions
- The benefits of 24/7 availability and instant feedback
- Limitations of AI in understanding context, tone, and nonverbal cues
- Concerns about over-reliance, social isolation, and cognitive decline
- The ethical questions around privacy, crisis care, and human oversight
- Why a balanced approach is key
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- Contact the podcast: Podcast@NystromCounseling.com
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From fears of being judged to the surprising benefits of shared experiences, this conversation unpacks why group therapy can offer something uniquely powerful that individual therapy can’t always provide.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, addiction, or simply longing for connection, group therapy can help you feel less alone and more understood.
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- Why group therapy feels intimidating (and why that’s normal)
- How shared vulnerability can foster deep healing
- The role of structure, safety, and facilitation in group dynamics
- Different types of therapy groups and what to expect
Key emotional and interpersonal skills you can build through group work - Real stories of community, accountability, and hope
If you’ve ever felt like group therapy might not be for you, this episode may change your mind.
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- Group Therapy for Kids
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- What online therapy is and how it became mainstream
- The biggest benefits of telehealth—flexibility, access, efficiency
- Why online therapy works (and when it might not)
- How to prepare for your first session and set yourself up for success
- Common challenges—privacy, tech, insurance—and how to manage them
- Whether a hybrid (in-person + virtual) model might be right for you
Whether you're considering therapy for the first time or wondering if online sessions could be a better fit, this episode will help you weigh your options and feel more confident in your care.
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- Nystrom & Associates – Online Therapy Options
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
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Abuse comes in many forms—and it’s not always easy to identify.
In this important episode of Everyday Therapy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson unpack the different types of abuse, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.
They explore the signs, long-term psychological impacts, and how survivors can begin the healing process. Whether you’ve experienced abuse or want to support someone who has, this episode offers insight, validation, and hope.
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- What emotional, physical, and sexual abuse look like in real life
- How abuse affects survivors’ beliefs, self-worth, and development
- Why abuse is never the victim’s fault—and why it can be so hard to recognize
- The lasting impact of abuse on mental and physical health
- Resources for healing, including EMDR therapy, support groups, and self-compassion practices
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- The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans
- Controlling People by Patricia Evans
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
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Whether you’re looking to find out how to recognize the signs of a substance use problem or understand the science behind cravings and dependence, this conversation offers hope and actionable steps for those struggling or supporting a loved one through recovery.
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- What defines substance use disorder and how it differs from casual use.
- The role of tolerance, cravings, and withdrawal in addiction.
- Why addiction is not about willpower but a medical condition.
- How genetics and mental health impact substance use.
- Effective treatment options—including therapy, support groups, and medication-assisted treatment.
- How to support a loved one struggling with addiction.
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Depression doesn’t always look the way you expect.
While some people openly struggle, others mask their symptoms behind a smile.
In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson uncover the different types of depression, how they show up in daily life, and what you can do to manage symptoms.
From recognizing the physical and emotional signs to practical strategies for self-care and professional treatment options, this conversation will help you understand depression in all its forms and take steps toward healing.
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- The different types of depression—including major depressive disorder, bipolar depression, seasonal affective disorder, and more.
- How depression affects sleep, appetite, and motivation.
- Common myths about depression and why it’s not just sadness.
- Proven strategies for managing depression, from lifestyle habits to therapy options.
- When to seek professional help and how treatment, including medication and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), can make a difference.
If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, know that help is available. You are not alone.
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Anxiety is a shared human experience, but it doesn’t have to control your life.
In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson explore simple yet powerful ways to recognize, manage, and reframe anxiety.
From understanding the physical symptoms to using techniques like deep breathing, gratitude, and exercise, Brett and Christa provide practical tools to help you navigate anxiety and build resilience.
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- How to identify anxiety and its physical manifestations
- The benefits of box breathing and other relaxation techniques
- The importance of reframing anxiety and viewing it as an opportunity
- Tips for creating a personalized self-care toolkit
- When to consider professional help for managing anxiety
Whether you’re dealing with everyday stress or intense feelings, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you feel more grounded quickly.
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In this episode, Brett and Christa share a different take on the Fourth Agreement from don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements.” They discuss how when we choose to believe that “everyone is doing their best,” life and the holidays get a lot better for us.
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Don't make assumptions. In this episode, Brett and Christa get into the Third Agreement from don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements.” They discuss how we often make assumptions about others, reality, and ourselves that we believe to be facts but are actually just...assumptions. They also talk about how our assumptions are often negative and lead us to believe the worst in people and ourselves.
Listen to learn how to avoid and replace our assumptions and get closer to others this holiday season!
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"Nothing other people do is because of you.” In this episode, Brett and Christa get into the Second Agreement from don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements”: Don’t Take Anything Personally. Learn about the freedom of realizing this agreement and how it can even help you “cope ahead” for seeing family this holiday season.
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In this four-part series, Brett and Christa review the popular self-help book, The Four Agreements, by don Miguel Ruiz. This episode covers "Be Impeccable With Your Word," and explains how to empower yourself with the creative force of your words.
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It may sound simple, but practicing gratitude can be difficult, especially when we're anxious and depressed. For some of us, our personalities seem more negative, and gratitude seems silly or superficial. Today's episode will demonstrate how challenging gratitude can be for all of us and how to overcome obstacles and truly live a life of regular commitments to gratitude.
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We hear the phrase "Its a game changer" suggesting that something can truly alter your life and today's episode not only suggests this, but we show the neurology, biology and psychology which supports this. The scientific knowledge behind the practice of gratitude is compelling and will encourage listeners to tune in for our next episode on how to practice gratitude.
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Following last week's podcast, we now point to positive steps to take to ensure your new goals will become new habits. There is hope and you can change. Listen, be encouraged, believe and share with others what you are learning and accomplishing for yourself.
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Have you ever embarked with renewed determination and belief to make changes in your life, telling yourself that "This time things will be different", only to eventually fall back to old habits and feeling more defeated than ever? Why does this inevitably happen? Today's podcast addresses why this occurs and points to a new approach to building new habits that will last.
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In part two of our deep dive into women’s sleep health, Dr. Richard Blackburn and Christa Overson turn their focus to the unique sleep challenges that come with pregnancy. From hormonal shifts to physical discomfort, many women notice a decrease in sleep quality during pregnancy. Tune in to understand the science behind pregnancy’s impact on sleep and discover strategies for improving sleep while pregnant.
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Listen in as Dr. Blackburn breaks down the science behind hormonal fluctuations and their impact on sleep. From understanding the role of estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle and menopause, this episode is packed with valuable advice for any woman struggling to get a good night's rest.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Michelle Iversen discusses Cannabis and Marijuana along with special guest Cheyenne Fendrich, LADC . Cheyenne has worked in the recovery community for 5 years, was a treatment technician at a women's substance use treatment facility, and is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor at Nystrom's Substance Use Disorder Program.
Listen as Cheyenne and Michelle talk about cannabis and marijuana, including how it affects those with substance use concerns and why someone might seek treatment for it. Listen to find out more about what cannabis use disorder is, and how to know if someone is struggling with this. Check out the links below for more information about our programs.
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The word addiction conjures up many thoughts and emotions which we find ourselves averse, and thus may avoid the topic rather than embrace it for genuine hope and healing. Today's podcast helps the listener better understand what addiction really is, and how normative it can be to being human. Also, listeners will come away empowered with better understanding as to why overcoming addiction is hard, but also with hope for a truly free and sober life worth living.
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Anger is a signal of possible danger or threat, and this can imply that a change needs to occur. Often times we see our attempts to respond to anger by being destructive, and today's podcast helps us learn how to be constructive in the wake of anger's wake up calls to us.
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Anger is an internal issue, which we ascribe as an external problem. This allows us to avoid the empowerment that comes from embracing out anger. Today's podcast takes a deeper look at the benefits of anger, the emotions that hide behind anger and what it means to "be angry."
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"You make me so angry!" While this is a common expression and belief in our culture, people do not necessarily "make" us angry. So what is anger? Why are we so afraid of it and believe it is wrong? Can anger become my ally rather than my enemy? These questions and more will be addressed to help us better embrace and express our anger.
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Humor is the best medicine because it is so effective towards healing and tastes much better than normal medicine. This episode with Dr. Mork helps us understand how to apply humor effectively in our lives to alleviate pain, build resilience and positively progress through the darkest of times. We've all experienced the joys and benefits of humor as well as the invalidation of ineffective humor. This podcast will help us know when, why and how to apply humor effectively with ourselves and others.
You don't have to be a comedian to apply humor effectively, you only need to be a human.
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Humor is essential to being a healthy human. Today's guest, Dr. Melissa Mork, is a Professor of Psychology and a Certified Humor Professional. Some may say, "She is certifiable." Dr. Mork not only brings much humor to this episode, but helps us understand how humor is indispensable to every area of life and especially when dealing with mental health issues and in the wake of woeful events and serious losses. She shares compellingly from personal experiences as well as from rich and relevant research about this seriously needed topic.
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Today's episode concludes Lindsay's story from sexual trauma to a restored life that is new, joyful and whole. Lindsay shares how therapy has impacted her life. She shares her perspective on her abusers and the emotion of joy and contentment she now experiences. She shares how, through therapy, she has empowered herself to become the best version of herself, live a life worth living and is helping others who have experienced sexual trauma.
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Today's episode continues to address sexual trauma as Lindsay shares more of her story and how specific therapies have helped her find newness of life. She shares the symptoms from sexual trauma that pervaded her life and how therapy has helped her move past shame, anxiety and isolation.
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Sexual trauma is much more prevalent and impactful than we may think. Sexual trauma is truly life altering and can lead people to despair, hopeless and feeling as though they have lost their very soul. And there is hope, newness of life, healing and strength which people never knew they had until they engage in therapy. Today's episode is part one of three, with our special guest, Lindsay, who has survived sexual trauma, and tells of her journey towards healing, wholeness and greater purpose. Her past does not define her, and she has rewritten her present and future.
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We often hear of people being "triggered" by events and what does this really mean? It implies that people have had trauma in the past and current behaviors/events are "triggering" past trauma experiences. But come on! Really? Are people really triggered or are we being tricked by an over used term? Today's episode will answer these questions and more as we begin to shed light on truths about trauma and how it is treated.
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Are you finding yourself increasingly impatient and intolerant for how slow everything is? Do you ever feel nobody listens to you and is instead distracted and unable to pay attention to you? The reasons could be our remarkably diminishing attention span! Our attention spans are becoming smaller and smaller, but so what? What's the big deal? Today's episode addresses the how and why our attention spans are diminishing as well as why it is a big deal and what we can do about it.
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Therapy can genuinely be life-changing, and yet sometimes it does not work. How can you ensure that your investment in therapy pays off? In this episode, Brett and Christa identify what makes therapy effective and provide practical tips for empowering yourself to ensure that therapy is the empowering, life-changing experience you are desiring.
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Are you struggling to separate fact from fiction when it comes to addiction? In today's episode of the Everyday Therapy Podcast, Brett and Christa tackle some of the most common myths about addiction. They'll debunk common misconceptions, providing you with accurate information and practical insights. Tune in to learn the truth about addiction and how it impacts individuals and their loved ones.
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Are your emotions getting the best of you, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure of how to cope? In today's episode of the Everyday Therapy Podcast, Brett and Christa dive into the art of emotion regulation. They offer 6 tips to help you navigate intense feelings and maintain emotional balance, for more thoughtful decision-making. Tune in to discover how you can take control of your emotions and improve your overall well-being.
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Listen to Part 3 of the Gottman Method to building healthy relationships.Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us atpodcast@nystromcounseling.comWe'd love to hear from you!Follow along:- Instagram- Facebook- Nystrom & Associates
Today's podcast shares more of the premiere research regarding marriages and partners. Specifically, we will share tangible steps couples can take to begin moving in the right direction, building a solid foundation and believing in a future together.
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We get to determine what kind of relationship we are going to have with our partner. However, often times we are unaware of what kind of relationship we are building because we unaware of what we are doing, what we are communicating, what the other is saying, etc. and as a result, we can be quite dissatisfied.
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We are sometimes under the impression, "Never run from a fight." And could this be true with our partner? The purpose of fighting is to pursue a win-win scenario and too often our fights are made into win-lose propositions and in the end, the couple as a whole loses out. Today's podcast address the purpose of fighting and learning how to fight fair with your partner.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the importance of laughter along with their special guest Dan Miller, LMFT. Dan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Clinical Site Director at Nystrom and Associates. He is an experienced therapist practicing since the mid-90s and completed his master's thesis on the topic of laughter.
Listen as Dan, Michelle, and Brett talk about the research on laughter, the importance of choosing laughter in our lives, and exploring whether it really is the best medicine. You'll hear us explore how we experience laughter in our lives and incorporate it into our practice, and why we encourage it for others as well.
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When it feels like your life is falling apart and you start to feel yourself unravel, you’re not out of options. You still have things you can do to improve these difficult moments! In today’s episode, Brett and Christa provide practical tools to feel better in any distressing moment.
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We have ways to get our energy boosts to keep us going during the day, but what if we had empowerment boosts for those incredibly stressful times of the day? In today’s episode, Brett and Christa discuss how to create a “Mental Health Go Back,” which you can always keep with you to empower yourself whenever you need it quickly.
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No one likes to stop and slow down. But when we’re feeling very emotional, we have to stop, or we might say or do something we regret. In today’s episode, Brett and Christa discuss how to STOP and look inward and outward so we don’t go wayward. Plus, they give genuine tips on how to practice this every day.
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IMPROVE isn't just an acronym; it's a roadmap to transforming how we respond to life's challenges. We'll unravel each element—Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One Thing in the Moment, Vacation, and Encouragement—empowering you to expand your toolkit for improving emotional regulation.
Tune in to discover how integrating the IMPROVE skill into your life can lead to profound shifts in managing distress, fostering personal growth, and embracing the journey towards emotional well-being.
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In this episode, we dive into Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and explore the powerful TIPP skill for distress tolerance.
The TIPP Skill equips you to manage intense emotions without resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms. We'll break down each step, making it a practical tool you can use to manage these overwhelming emotions.
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Time travel is real. That’s right. Anytime we’re preoccupied with thoughts of the past or the future, we’re no longer living in the present, which is the only place we have any control over. In this week’s episode, Brett and Christa discuss how to be in the present moment—the place where the process of change begins.
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Ever feel like your emotions hijack you? Do they jump in the driver’s seat and prevent you from thinking rationally? Or do you wish you weren’t so factual and could be more sensitive, nurturing, or emotive? In this week’s episode, Brett and Christa share how to find a balance between our Reason Mind and Emotion Mind so that we can regularly access our Wise Mind and make more balanced decisions.
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In this very special 100th episode, Brett and Christa describe the importance of preserving others' dignity, even when they offend you. They explore the personal and societal benefits of humility, accountability, and resisting the urge to “discard” someone’s dignity when you disagree.
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In this episode, Brett and Christa talk about why we gossip and how it serves to give us relief from the strain we feel in our relationships. They also share practical tips to address anxiety in your relationship and the boundaries you need to avoid getting involved in harmful dynamics with others.
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Sometimes, trying too hard to be liked can have the opposite effect. In this episode, Brett and Christa identify common mistakes people make in social interactions and offer solutions for changing those behaviors to build stronger connections.
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Are you feeling loneliness and social anxiety? You’re not alone. Social anxiety, loneliness, and isolation are on the rise, leaving many people feeling worse than ever. Brett and Christa share some easy ways to overcome social anxiety, connect with others, and even become more confident along the way.
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Brett and Christa introduce another skill called DEAR MAN to help you get what you want in your relationship without losing your relationship. In fact, not using skills like DEAR MAN might be the reason some relationships are in jeopardy!
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Want to speak up for yourself, but you’re afraid it’ll threaten your relationship? Brett and Christa introduce the GIVE skill – a skill that allows you to ask for what you need while making sure your relationship stays intact and even improves!
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Interpersonal effectiveness skills are essential for every area of life. In every relationship, we can learn to get what we want, maintain the relationship, and maintain our self-respect. In this episode, Brett and Christa address how many of us deny ourselves and defer to others, which results in not only losing our sense of self, but also in resentment toward others. Listen and learn how to maintain your self-respect without being selfish while also practicing good self-care.
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Has anyone ever said these things to you?
- You're so emotional!
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- Why are you so sensitive?
If you're inclined to be more sensitive, emotional, or expressive, life can be difficult. Sometimes, people have expectations of you that you can't live up to. In this episode, Brett and Christa unpack why we're either more emotional or facts-driven and how to feel confident no matter what kind of person you are.
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Assuming that everything is connected and has a cause actually calms us down and increases our quality of life. This week, Brett and Christa highlight the final assumption of DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). They help us see that simple, intentional changes in how we see the world can change our lives.
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Often times we get into trouble when we think of people in simplistic terms, also known as "all or nothing thinking". This mode of thinking disrupts our society and leads to suffering and stagnation. We can truly find real change and improved quality of life when we simply add a little more to how we think. Christa and Brett will address this new way of thinking, called Dialectical thinking, and illustrate how truly life-changing it can be.
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In this episode, Brett and Christa share a different take on the Fourth Agreement from don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements.” They discuss how when we choose to believe that “everyone is doing their best,” life and the holidays get a lot better for us.
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Don't make assumptions. In this episode, Brett and Christa get into the Third Agreement from don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements.” They discuss how we often make assumptions about others, reality, and ourselves that we believe to be facts but are actually just...assumptions. They also talk about how our assumptions are often negative and lead us to believe the worst in people and ourselves.
Listen to learn how to avoid and replace our assumptions and get closer to others this holiday season!
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"Nothing other people do is because of you.” In this episode, Brett and Christa get into the Second Agreement from don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements”: Don’t Take Anything Personally. Learn about the freedom of realizing this agreement and how it can even help you “cope ahead” for seeing family this holiday season.
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In this four-part series, Brett and Christa review the popular self-help book, The Four Agreements, by don Miguel Ruiz. This episode covers "Be Impeccable With Your Word," and explains how to empower yourself with the creative force of your words.
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Why is it so hard NOT to avoid things that make us anxious and sad? Why do our instincts tell us to avoid topics and situations that may not have even happened...yet?
Find out the answers to these and more questions this week, as Brett and Christa take on the concept of anticipatory anxiety and grief-- and find out what you can do to cope when you are worried or distraught about a future event.
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No matter how much we grow up, when we go home for the holidays, we tend to grown down again. This week's episode highlights this depleting dynamic along with other reasons we feel disempowered over the holidays. Also, we will provide tangible helps to truly empower us in enjoy the holiday season.
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Why don't I change? Actually, it makes perfect sense. Nystrom's therapists are devoted to empowering people to become their best version of themselves. However, therapy often encounters "Resistance/Willfulness" that prevents our best of intentions. This episode empowers listeners to understand why resistance occurs, what it looks like, how to move past it and become our best version of ourselves.
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This week, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett and Christa look into the psychology of being nice. Did you know that this is actually a personality trait called Agreeableness? Brett and Christa discuss how to know if your niceness is a vulnerability or an asset.
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This week, Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson look into the topic of compassion fatigue, also known as secondary trauma. Anyone can experience this, not just people who help for a living. Most commonly, this can happen when someone you love goes through a personal crisis (divorce, disaster, medical issue, or grief). How do we respond when we have no idea what to say or how to help, and how do we protect ourselves from becoming depleted?
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Do you ever feel uneasy at work or in a relationship? It likely is due to a lack of trust. This week's podcast addresses the problem of trust, how to overcome it and the many areas of life affected where trust is present. Listeners will learn why we trust in the first place, why trust is vital to our work and all relationships; as well as, how to garner trust at work and at home.
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This week, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Christa Overson and Rachel Slough Johnson discuss how yoga can help us heal from traumatic experiences by connecting body and mind. Rachel is a Certified Facilitator in Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga, an evidence-based practice. Rachel explains how this specialized type of yoga differs from mainstream yoga, and why choice is such a powerful component of the process.
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What's in a name? What does it mean to receive a mental health diagnosis? Is a diagnosis permanent? This week, therapist Isaac Hatch-Gillette joins Brett Cushing and Christa Overson as they answer these questions. They discuss what goes into diagnosing a mental health condition like depression or anxiety--and what you can do if you or someone you love receives a diagnosis.
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We are very fortunate to have Dr. Richard Blackburn, who heads up Nystrom's Sleep Academy, share with us a ton of helpful and enlightening information about sleep. If you're like me, I thought to myself, "Sleep is great, but I don't have enough time to sleep and I'm doing just fine." or if you struggle with sleep, you do not want to miss these podcasts!
We planned for one hour and there was so much helpful and practical information, that we decided to just keep recording! Listen, learn and share these episodes with others because healthy sleep is a real game-changer and improvement upon our overall quality of life.
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We are very fortunate to have Dr. Richard Blackburn, who heads up Nystrom's Sleep Academy, share with us a ton of helpful and enlightening information about sleep. If you're like me, I thought to myself, "Sleep is great, but I don't have enough time to sleep and I'm doing just fine." or if you struggle with sleep, you do not want to miss these podcasts!
We planned for one hour and there was so much helpful and practical information, that we decided to just keep recording! Listen, learn and share these episodes with others because healthy sleep is a real game-changer and improvement upon our overall quality of life.
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Does it seem like everyone is easily offended today, and then blaming you for them being offended? This week's podcast address why we are so easily offended, how to avoid be offended and how therapy is an offense-free zone. The key for avoiding being offended and offensive is to keep looking internally rather than externally. We can experience a much happier and grateful life if we can stay focused and responsible for our own emotions, and pivot from blaming others.
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This week's podcast deepens our appreciation for those who have served in our military. Listening to this podcast helps our words of, "Thank you for your service." take on a much deeper meaning. Kaylie Willprecht, psychotherapist, veteran and current spouse of a veteran, shares the varied challenges confronting those in the military when trying to receive mental health services. Our goal for the podcast is to make therapy "approachable" for everyone to receive mental health care; and unfortunately, the brave people who serve our country can find therapy less approachable and need even more courage than a deployment. Listen and deepen your respect and appreciation for those who serve in our military.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month. Join Licensed Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson as they dig into the difficult topic of suicide. Listen with a friend or loved one as Brett and Christa answer questions like, What causes suicidal thoughts? Is it okay for me to ask someone if they've ever thought about suicide? What do I do if they say yes, and how can I help?
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This week, licensed therapists Christa Overson and Brett Cushing speak with Emily Conery, a licensed therapist at the Nystrom Hugo Clinic, who specializes in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder- (OCD). Together, they discuss what OCD is and how to treat it. Brett and Christa talk with Emily about how OCD can sometimes be misunderstood and that it is actually an extreme form of anxiety -- from which recovery IS possible!
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Why are therapists so obsessed with our feelings? In this episode, Christa Overson and Brett Cushing, interview Isaac Hatch-Gillette and validate both the struggle to disclose feelings and the benefits of doing so.
Listeners, we learn that sharing emotions is not the point of therapy, but how sharing emotions helps us to understand, heal, change and grow. Without some emphasis upon feelings, we remain stagnant.
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This week, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Christa Overson and Brett Cushing meet with Tom Lee. Tom is a retired Superintendent with over 40 years of experience in education as a Superintendent, Principal, and Teacher. The mental health dynamics within schools have changed dramatically over the past four decades affecting students, teachers and parents. Tom has been at "ground zero" from the innocuous intrusions of chewing gum in school to the challenge of guns, bomb threats, suicide and self-harm.
This episode will help parents learn how to be more aware and capable to assist their children with the numerous and complex challenges of school.
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This week, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett and Christa are joined by fellow therapist Rasha Kowalewski, who educates them on a trauma therapy treatment called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). This groundbreaking method for processing traumatic memories helps patients to revisit painful experiences and reimagine them. Rasha shares powerful examples of her use of ART in this compelling episode.
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This week, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett and Christa are joined by fellow therapist Rasha Kowalewski, who makes a profound statement about what happens when we have expectations of others, the world, and life itself. Listen in to find out why "Expectations are premeditated resentments," and how to avoid this common pitfall.
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In this podcast, Brett provides concrete behavioral changes anyone can practice to transform a relationship.
Often times we believe a relationship is doomed because another person is so fixed in their ways and or resistant to change. This podcast gives tangible hope and tools to apply and thereby realize that the power to change a relationship can reside in ourselves and not solely in the other.
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This week, Christa Overson, LMFT is once again joined by Mary Anderson, LMFT—an expert in Early Childhood Mental Health. Mary discusses that young children need mental health help too-- yes, even before they are born! If this seems surprising, you will definitely want to listen in to this episode. Don't forget to go back to Part 1 of Therapy with Kids: What It Is and Why It Matters.Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at podcast@nystromcounseling.comWe'd love to hear from you!Follow alongInstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates
This week, Licensed Marriage Family Therapists Christa Overson and Mary Anderson cover the basics of therapy with children. An expert in Early Childhood Mental Health, Mary explains how kids utilize unique ways of coping not only with the events of everyday life, but with traumatic events as well. Don't forget to check out Part 2 next week, for a deeper dive into Early Childhood Therapy!
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Christa Overson and Brett Cushing are joined by special guest Becky Sanders, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Associate Program Director of Nystrom's Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program. Listen in to learn about what we can do to address the growing epidemic of Adolescent Suicide.
Crisis Resources:
- Go to the local hospital Emergency Room or call 911 if you or someone you love is planning to attempt suicide
- Suicide Crisis and Lifeline-- Call or Text 988 or chat at 988lifelong.org
- Hope Line-- For Spanish speakers 1-800-SUICIDA or 1-877-YOUTHLINE for teen-to-teen counseling
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Join Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson for an episode dedicated to a common concern from those who may be interested in seeking therapy. Will the therapist expect me to delve into details about my childhood? Will I have to blame my parents for things? Listen in as Brett and Christa explain why childhood experiences are relevant in therapy, while being only one of many topics that therapy can explore.
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This week, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson sat down with Mark Peterson, Chief Executive Officer at Nystrom and Associates since January 2023. Mark shares about his background and interest in overcoming barriers to mental health services (which he has been studying for over 20 years). Listen in as Brett and Christa discuss and learn about his approach to leadership and why his first four months in the role of CEO have been all about relationships and purpose.
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In this episode, In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Brett Cushing identifies the natural way we tend to think, why we think in such ways, and how it is not effective in many relational settings.
Listeners will be able to learn practical tips on how to more effectively view the world, others, and themselves, which can result in transformed and healthier relationships.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson discuss the work of Dr. John Gottman, one of the titans of Couples therapy, including the famous "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" that can signal that a relationship is in distress. Listen in with a friend or partner to learn about the most common reasons people don't want to try couples therapy, as well as what GOOD couples therapy should look like.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson discuss forgiveness, what it is, why it helps our mental health, and who exactly it is for. They also examine questions: Does forgiveness mean I am condoning someone else's behavior? Does the other person have to apologize in order for me to forgive them? Listen in with a friend or partner to learn not just WHY to forgive but HOW to forgive.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson go over the concept of neuroplasticity - the idea that our brains are much more malleable than we think. Actually, our thoughts, behaviors, and feelings are not set in stone but rather highly changeable over time. Brett and Christa share examples of how we can get "set in our ways" and some ideas for forging a new path. Listen with a friend or partner to find out why trying something new—and sticking to it-- can permanently pay off.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson break down rumination, a term that means thinking about the past over and over again-- often to the point of becoming bothersome. Brett and Christa discuss why we ruminate, as well as some ways to help ourselves stop ruminating. Listen in with a friend or partner to gain some ideas for breaking free of rumination.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson discuss four main communication styles and how to know which one you tend to use in day-to-day life. They also wonder-- which of these communication styles will help me to get what I want? Brett and Christa share an easy-to-use formula for how to clearly share with a friend, partner, or boss what you actually want and why.
Listen, with a friend or partner, to find out your own way of communicating and whether it needs a little fine-tuning--Doing so might help you get what you are after.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson share the four different personality types, what motivates each type, how each respond when under stress and how this understanding can transform your work, home and personal self-talk.
Listen, with a friend or partner, and gain a super-easy understanding of personality types, that will effectively resource you towards greater connection, healing and effectiveness in your relationships at home, work and with yourself.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson share how active listening bolsters connection and relational quality. Whether in a work setting, home setting, or any relational setting, Active Listening is imperative. However, it is a skill that does not come naturally; and takes practice.
Listen, with a friend or partner, to find out how you are doing in terms of using the skill of Actively Listening and what concrete steps you can take to improve this indispensable skill. It just might transform your relationship, your parenting, and your quality of work.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Brett Cushing shares how invalidation, whether it be intended to harm or to help, can be effectively utilized to maintain and enhance relationships. Brett shares why invalidation hurts, how to extend invalidation without harm, and how to respond to invalidation in helpful ways.
Listen to find out how to effectively utilize invalidation as a relational skill and transform relationships into safer, happier, and more secure ones. Invalidation can often be intrusive and unwelcome, and this episode highlights how our response to invalidating people can work to our advantage and help our relationships.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Brett Cushing shares the desperate need and relevant power of validation upon relationships, ourselves, and our culture. Brett provides clarity on what validation is and is not; while giving practical steps on being validating in a manner that can transform relationships with others and with oneself.
Listen to find out how to effectively utilize validation skills and transform relationships into safer, happier, and more secure ones. We often neglect validation because we believe validating someone means agreeing with them. This episode highlights how leading every interaction with validation does not mean approval but does convey acknowledgment and acceptance, and this is the beginning of most any change effort. Also, failure to lead with validation likely leads to defensiveness, stagnation, and a decline in relationships. The skill of validation is the superpower that can significantly remedy relational challenges.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the psychology behind goodbyes and closure as the podcast says goodbye to co-host Michelle in her final episode. Michelle has been honored to be a part of the podcast from its very beginning, and you'll hear about her hopes for the podcast and our listeners.
Listen to find out why our brains seek out closures in our goodbyes and what research says about both the difficulties and benefits in having closure (versus being ghosted). We will continue to have weekly episodes available with Brett leading the helm, so please join us to listen today as Michelle graduates from co-host to devoted and passionate listener. Some of Michelle's favorite podcast episodes are linked below.
Episodes Mentioned:
Stories of Recovery and Hope: Vicky
The Link Between Toxic Diet Culture and Eating Disorders
Self-Esteem: How Do You Want to Slice the Pie?
The Wounded Healer
Anti-New Years Resolutions
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the use of DBT skills in your daily life of "Alternate Rebellion" and "Adaptive Denial."
Listen to find out how these skills relate to our lives and the clients we work with daily. You'll even hear how Michelle's pink hair is a form of these skills, and why these skills will help you if you are feeling stuck, helpless, or even rebellious (in unhelpful ways).
Episodes Mentioned:
Are You Ready for Change?
How to Change Behavior (Letting Go of the Log)
What Do You Want to Know About Borderline Personality Disorder?
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the fork and spoon theory concepts and how they relate to understanding our stress and energy levels throughout the day. The theories are helpful in understanding the difference between our internal resources (spoons) and external stressors (forks).
Listen to find out why we might say the phrase "stick a fork in me, I'm done" when we have reached our maximum capacity for stress for the day, and how we might choose to spend spoons to help. You'll also find out how these theories apply to invisible illnesses like chronic pain, chronic illness, and even our own mental health needs.
Episodes Mentioned:
What You Didn't Know About Stress
Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine?
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing learn about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy with special guest Christa Overson, LMFT. Christa is the Clinical Site Director at Nystrom's Bloomington clinic and a lifelong Minnesotan raised in the north woods of Duluth. She has 10 years of clinical experience and seven years of experience with EMDR. She works with adults, couples, and families and provides supervision to therapists working toward their license. Outside work, she loves playing with her niece and two nephews.
Listen as Christa, Brett, and Michelle talk about what EMDR is, including the difference between how "regular" therapy works and how EMDR techniques work by accessing a different part of the brain. Christa shares her own experiences with EMDR and explains how to know if EMDR therapy might be the right kind for you.
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The Wounded Healer
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the topic of behavior change, which many clients seek help for in therapy. They talk about what makes it hard to change a behavior, but also give strategies and tools for better understanding why the behavior itself occurs in the first place and giving yourself compassion when it is hard to make a change.
Listen to find out more about how therapists use a behavior chain to help clients better understand their behaviors and to hear why it can be hard to "let go of the log" when you feel as though you are drowning and still need that behavior to help you survive.
Episodes Mentioned:
Are You Ready for Change?
You Are Who you Choose to Be
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing talk about their lives and what led them to become the therapists they are today. They talk about Carl Jung's concept of "The Wounded Healer", and what it means to have a therapist who also gets their own therapy due to encountering and overcoming their own experiences with mental health and family dynamics.
Listen to learn more about Michelle and Brett's stories, how they navigate issues around countertransference in therapy, and how their journey with healing and self-awareness helps to increase their empathy and curiosity with those they work with daily.
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The Benefits of Vulnerability
Perinatal Mental Health - It's Not Just Postpartum Depression
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Michelle Iversen discusses her "Anti-New Year's Resolutions" and why the New Year's resolutions we most commonly set are often linked to toxic diet culture and also fail 91% of the time. But rather than blame ourselves for this, Michelle would like us to think about the goals and whether they are designed in a way that isn't helpful for us and our self-esteem.
Listen as Michelle talks more about toxic diet culture and the new year and offers ideas for new resolutions to try throughout the new year instead. Happy 2023 to all of our listeners. We are thankful for you!
Episodes Mentioned:
The Link Between Toxic Diet Culture and Eating Disorders
Self-Esteem: How Do You Want to Slice the Pie?
The Problems with Perfectionism
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the most common myths around therapy and "bust" them along with special guest Scott Steinbarger, LMFT. Scott is the Clinical Site Director at Nystrom's Edina clinic and a "Midwestern Millennial Middle Child." He has always had an interest in counseling but needed to take a detour into Nuclear Engineering in college before figuring out Marriage and Family Therapy was just the ticket. A self-described nerd who loves storytelling and story listening even more, Scott is passionate about relationships and has a surprising amount of fun working with couples and individuals through their challenges and goals. When not counseling, Scott may be found reading fantasy novels or pretending to be a writer.
Listen as Scott, Brett, and Michelle talk about the various myths around therapy, and share from their own experiences and practice what the reality of therapy truly is (especially if you've never tried therapy before!)
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing interview their first client guest on the podcast, Vicky. Vicky is a Nystrom client who completed the DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) program. Today, she shares her story of how treatment helped her find happiness and a way out of suffering.
Listen to find out more about Vicky's story, how she continues to use skills to help her through the holiday season, and the hope that comes with treatment and recovery.
Episodes Mentioned:
Your Guide to Boundaries for the Holidays
Managing Holiday Expectations
Understanding Domestic Violence
What Do You Want to Know About Borderline Personality Disorder?
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing continue their holiday stress series by talking about the importance of boundaries over the holiday season and learning what setting a boundary with others really means for your mental health.
Listen to learn more about how boundaries will reduce your stress and get a step-by-step guide on how to use assertiveness skills to help you have these conversations with others during the holidays and all year long.
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Managing Holiday Expectations
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing continue their holiday stress series by talking about how to manage holiday expectations, including expectations related to spending time with others, finances, and gifts.
Listen to find out more about the "broken promises theory" that impacts our mood, how we experience high expectations around the holiday, and strategies to use that will help you feel prepared to handle the stress of the holiday season.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss domestic violence and dispel myths and assumptions about what it is and who it affects. Brett will share his training in using the "Duluth Model," a domestic abuse intervention program and an innovative way of holding batterers accountable and keeping victims safe.
Listen to find out more about what domestic violence is, who it affects, and better understand the characteristics of those who batter. You'll also learn more about the characteristics of healthy relationships and effective treatments for stopping cycles of abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out and use the resources below:
National Domestic Violence Support Hotline - 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "Start" to 88788Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
Duluth Model: Home Page - Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs (theduluthmodel.org)
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the relationship between increases in eating disorders in US society and its connection with diet culture. Eating disorders affect more than 28 million people in the US, and diet culture is the best-known environmental contributor to this... but what do we do about it?
Listen to find out more about myths and assumptions around eating disorders, why diet culture is toxic (especially during this time of year), and ways to combat stigma and misinformation around weight and health. Please check out our website and the NEDA link below for more information and support.
National Eating Disorders Association
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the concept of gratitude in the first part of our "Managing Holiday Stress" series. Did you know gratitude isn't just an action or saying "thank you"? Together we will look at what research says gratitude is, and the mental and physical health benefits of making gratitude an intentional daily practice.
Listen to learn more about how an "attitude of gratitude" helps with stress (not just during the holiday season, but all year long) and ways you can incorporate this every day using DBT skills. Brett and Michelle will demonstrate an "A, B, C" gratitude exercise for listeners and let you know what makes them feel grateful this time of the year.
Episodes Mentioned:
- You Are Who You Choose to Be
- The 5 Love Languages
- What You Didn't Know About Stress
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the concept of Radical Acceptance along with special guest Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD.
Dr. Ryan is a psychologist and director at Nystrom's Eden Prairie clinic and has over 23 years of experience working in the field using a variety of evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches. You can also tune in to KSTP and listen to Dr. Karin Ryan on Twin Cities Live and Minnesota Live talking about mental health topics like this (and more!)
Listen as Dr. Ryan, Brett, and Michelle talk about what radical acceptance is (and isn't) and how this can be used to help people to find a way out of suffering. You'll hear examples of how they all use this skill in their real lives as therapists and what can help when it is difficult to radically accept painful situations in life.
Watch Dr. Karin Ryan on Twin Cities Live:
How to Manage Stress So It Doesn't Lead to a Breakdown
What Radical Acceptance Is & How to Apply it In Your Life
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss election stress. The APA has found that every election year, Americans are feeling more and more stressed. This year they found that 76% feel that the election has been a significant source of stress in their lives. Brett and Michelle explore the factors that cause people to experience election stress and strategies for managing and coping while increasing your ability to feel empowered with making a difference in what you can control.
Learn more about how radical acceptance and dialectical thinking can help reduce election stress and why exercising your right to vote matters. We'll also have fun discussing why we'd like to see a "therapist-in-chief" someday - maybe in 2024!
Please take time to check out how to vote in your area, and the national, state, and local votes happening on your ballot here: VOTE411
Podcast episodes mentioned:
What You Didn't Know About Stress
What Do You Want to Know About Anxiety?
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss Halloween and why some people seek out fear during the "spooky season." You'll learn the biochemical and emotional factors of fear, the benefits of experiencing fear, and how Halloween can provide safe ways to explore and challenge fears.
Learn more about how watching a scary movie and riding a roller coaster has similar effects on the body and brain and how our bodies jump into "superhero mode" when we experience fear. You'll also hear how Michelle had a high school movie date go wrong (but she still watches scary movies anyway).
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Michelle Iversen is all alone in the studio this week and continuing to talk about psychology in the workplace. Studies show that 7 in 10 employees report the pandemic being the most stressful time in their careers, and more people than ever are reporting experiences with trauma. More organizations recognize their role in helping employees with their mental health, but how does becoming a trauma-informed organization help support employees?
Listen to find out how organizations become trauma-informed, the six factors to look for in trauma-informed organizations, and the 3 "I statements" that managers and leaders can implement to help employee mental health. Brett will be back in the recording studio next week!
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the idea of finding joy in work and why it is an integral part of our mental health. Studies show that 90% of people expect joy, but only 37% experience it at work. You'll learn more about why there is a disconnect and how to overcome this through "Harmony, Clarity, and Party!".
Listen to find out more about how to find meaning, purpose, and joy in work. If you like this topic, please also join us for next week's episode on trauma-informed workplaces.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Michelle Iversen discusses the therapy technique of Hypnotherapy along with special guest Jamie Houk, LPCC. Jamie is a therapist at Nystrom's Lakeville clinic and has 14 years of experience working in the field. Jamie is certified in multiple areas of expertise, including hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis to help clients achieve an altered state of consciousness, access their unconscious state of mind, and help them achieve specific goals in therapy.
Listen as Jamie and Michelle talk about the similarities and differences between stage hypnosis, guided meditation, and hypnotherapy and what conditions hypnosis can be used to treat in a therapeutic setting. You'll learn whether or not hypnotherapy is considered "mind control," what it would feel like to be hypnotized, and how to know whether hypnotherapy is right for you.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the condition of Hoarding along with special guest Wade Crandall, LPCC. Wade has worked with people who hoard for the past 13 years in various capacities and is currently a Clinical Site Director of Nystrom's Hugo location. Wade served as the Vice President of the Minnesota Hoarding Task Force from 2018 - 2022, and he is currently their Mental Health Consultant.
Listen as Wade, Brett, and Michelle talk about hoarding, including how it affects those with the condition and why someone might seek treatment. Listen to learn more about hoarding and how to know if someone is struggling with this. Check out the links below for more information discussed in our episode.
Minnesota Hoarding Task Force in Minneapolis, Minnesota (mnhtf.org)
Wade's WCCO Interview
4 Most Misunderstood Disorders You Should Know About
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss 4 of the most misunderstood mental health diagnoses: Dissociative Identity Disorder (aka Multiple Personality Disorder), Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Pyromania, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. They will discuss some of the most common misconceptions about these illnesses and how this diagnosis impacts people who experience it in their daily lives.
Listen to learn more about how to support those experiencing each of these disorders and the treatments available for those needing help.
Episodes mentioned:
- Psychosis: Movies vs. Reality
- What Do You Want to Know About Borderline Personality Disorder?
- Rotten Tomatoes: Therapy in Movies
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss different kinds of cognitive bias and how this affects our ability to change the minds and opinions of other people. We will discuss how cognitive bias, confirmation bias, and brain bias reinforces our opinions, inform our decisions, and influences our relationships.
Listen to learn more about how to help yourself and others overcome these biases (even when it's hard to hear).
Episodes Mentioned:
- Are You Ready for Change?
- The Benefits of Vulnerability
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss and critique how therapy, mental health issues, and even therapists like us are shown and represented in some of our favorite TV shows and movies.
We will discuss why it can be hard to find accurate representations of therapists in the media. We also discuss some of our favorite examples of how therapy can be shown in helpful ways and challenge stigma (including examples from our favorite Disney/Pixar movies!)
Listen to find out more, and below, you can also find some of the other podcast episodes where we talk about movies, media, and combating mental health stigma. We might not be movie and rotten tomatoes critics, but we hope you'll enjoy our thoughts... as therapists and cinema fans!
Episodes mentioned:
- Psychosis: Movies vs. Reality
- 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse (and of our relationships)
- What Do You Want to Know About Borderline Personality Disorder?
- Is Laugher Really the Best Medicine?
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss Borderline Personality Disorder (both what it is and how someone might know if they have it).
Listen to find out more about tools, resources, and strategies to help find relief and fight back against the stigma surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss how to manage intense emotions, especially when they feel like they are behind the driver's wheel in your life (instead of you!). Michelle and Brett will talk about what intense emotions are, how DBT skills can help manage them when they occur, and how you can help others who might also experience these.
Listen to learn more about how you can revoke your emotional driver's license and get yourself back in the driver's seat again!
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss psychosis. Michelle and Brett will talk about examples of how psychosis became stigmatized in media and horror films and the actual reality of what it is like for those who experience it.
Listen to learn more about the myths around psychosis, what psychosis is, and what to do (or not do) if a loved one is experiencing this illness.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Michelle Iversen discusses Cannabis and Marijuana along with special guest Cheyenne Fendrich, LADC . Cheyenne has worked in the recovery community for 5 years, was a treatment technician at a women's substance use treatment facility, and is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor at Nystrom's Substance Use Disorder Program.
Listen as Cheyenne and Michelle talk about cannabis and marijuana, including how it affects those with substance use concerns and why someone might seek treatment for it. Listen to find out more about what cannabis use disorder is, and how to know if someone is struggling with this. Check out the links below for more information about our programs.
Adult Substance Use Disorder Treatment - Nystrom & Associates (nystromcounseling.com)
Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment - Nystrom & Associates (nystromcounseling.com)
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing talk about the concept of co-dependency and what it can mean when examining complex relationship patterns.
Listen to find out more about warning signs of these relationship patterns, and the new concept of "pro-dependence" when exploring how to help those who are struggling with loving unconditionally while also maintaining healthy boundaries.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing talk about the concept of self-differentiation, which is all about knowing "where I end, and you begin." You will learn from Brett about knowing who and what you are responsible for, especially when it comes to enmeshed feelings and relationships.
Listen to find out more about self-differentiation, over-functioning behaviors in relationships, and how to create your own awareness of whether you experience enmeshment with others in your life.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing talk about depression (both what it is and how someone might know if they have it).
Listen to find out more about tools, resources, and strategies to help find relief and fight back against stigma surrounding depression.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing talk about anxiety (both what it is and how someone might know if they have it).
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Michelle Iversen discusses Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) along with special guest Samantha Huguelet, DNP, APRN, PMH-C . Samantha has been an advanced practice nurse for over 20 years, and has worked in perinatal mental health for the last 12. She developed and has been the director of the Mother-Baby Program at Nystrom for the last 6 years. She is also on one of the director boards and is a faculty member for Postpartum Support International. She was also the past assistant director of Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota. Samantha provides clinical supervision for graduate students hoping to specialize in this area of mental health. She also has two kids and two grandkids and has worked at Nystrom for over 15 years.
Listen as Samantha and Michelle talk about what PMADs are (as they are much more than just postpartum depression), the risk factors involved, how often they occur, and when to seek help. For information and resources about the programs and support discussed, see each of the links below:
Mother-Baby Program - Nystrom & Associates (nystromcounseling.com)
Postpartum Support International: Postpartum Support International - PSI
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota: Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MN – Mental Heath Support During & After Pregnancy (ppsupportmn.org)
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing talk about the surprising benefits of boredom, and you will hear how and why more boredom in our lives can actually be beneficial to our focus, attention, self-control and creativity.
Listen to find out research into boredom, how technology has impacted our ability to bored, and ideas on how to incorporate "good boredom" into our lives.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing talk about self-esteem, and Michelle will engage listeners in different therapeutic activities aimed to help us better understand our own self-esteem and determine what small changes can help improve self-esteem in our lives.
Listen to find out more about your self-esteem bucket and how the use of a self-esteem pie chart can help you determine how to find balance in the areas of your life that make you feel valued and worthy.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing talk about stress, including how stress affects us, the difference between good and bad stress, recycled stress, and understanding when stress can become anxiety.
Listen as Michelle and Brett talk about improving stress in your life using various strategies, including the stress bucket analogy and a progressive muscle relaxation exercise that you can use in your everyday life.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Michelle Iversen discusses the importance of Pride and finding your support for the LGBTQIA+ community along with special guest Nathaniel Churchill, LPCC. Nathaniel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at Nystrom and Associates. He is a seasoned child and adolescent therapist and specializes in LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, mood, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
Listen as Michelle and Nathaniel talk about the upcoming 50th anniversary of Pride, and explore what helps to create a sense of community for clients identifying as LGBTQIA+. Together they explore how we work with clients on finding their personal community and how we can have ways to celebrate Pride all throughout the year.
Please also stop by and say hi to us at our Pride Festival booth in Loring Park on Saturday, 6/25 and Sunday, 6/26!
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing talk about sleep, including why it is so important and which tips and tricks therapists teach to help all of us get a better night's rest.
Listen as Michelle and Brett talk about improving sleep using different therapy approaches and common sleep complaints including nightmares, sleepwalking, night terrors, and more.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing explore the 4 Horsemen. This is a metaphor used to describe communication styles in relationships, consisting of the following: 1. Criticism 2. Defensiveness 3. Stonewalling and 4. Contempt.
Listen as Michelle and Brett help to identify the 4 Horsemen in conflict discussions to order to reduce them and replace them with healthy, productive communication patterns instead (and you'll find out how to apply the antidote for each one).
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the importance of laughter along with their special guest Dan Miller, LMFT. Dan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Clinical Site Director at Nystrom and Associates. He is an experienced therapist practicing since the mid-90s and completed his master's thesis on the topic of laughter.
Listen as Dan, Michelle, and Brett talk about the research on laughter, the importance of choosing laughter in our lives, and exploring whether it really is the best medicine. You'll hear us explore how we experience laughter in our lives and incorporate it into our practice, and why we encourage it for others as well.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss fixed and growth mindsets and how it relates to our emotions. Even as therapists, we deal with fixed mindsets and have experienced how it affects our emotions and our future when we develop a growth mindset instead,
Listen as Michelle and Brett talk about different kinds of mindsets and real-life examples that demonstrate the power and impact that growth mindsets can have in our lives.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss perfectionism along with their special guest Rick Rittmaster, LPCC. Rick is a Licensed Professional Counselor, DBT, and outpatient therapist at Nystrom and Associates. He is an experienced therapist, former pastor, and has 20 years of military service.
Listen as Rick, Michelle, and Brett talk about perfectionism and the problems it can cause in our lives. Rick is passionate about sharing his personal experiences with perfectionism, and you will learn how he became a "reformed perfectionist" and skills to help identify and change the factors that lead to any "problems with perfectionism".
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss "The 5 Love Languages", based on the books by Gary Chapman. You will learn what each of the 5 love languages are, why they are important to know for our relationships, and what to do if we don't have the same love language as others.
Listen as Michelle and Brett talk about how to make sure that our expressions of love don't get lost in translation with others and ideas on how to learn what your loved one's love languages are.
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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss change. While change in our lives is inevitable, it can be challenging. Even as therapists, change can be hard.
Listen as Michelle and Brett talk about both research and real life examples of why we resist change and how we can lean into change in a positive way. You'll hear answers to questions like:
- Why is change so hard?
- Why change in the first place?
- How do I change?
- And more!
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About Psyched For Psychology:
Join Brett Cushing and Michelle Iversen as they dive into all things mental health and psychology. Satisfy your curiosity about how the brain works and ways you can implement mental health tips from professional therapists.
Hear from a variety of Nystrom & Associates clinicians on topics that also make them psyched to do what they do best – make a positive dent in the universe and change lives.