Manic Mentality: Recent Episodes
Taylor Balfour
It's been awhile, Manic fam!
It's been about 6 months since I've uploaded a new podcast.. and it feels so good to be back. In this episode we just chat about my experiences and thoughts the last 6 months, how I've changed and how I overcame my obstacles to start this back up. We talk about fears, acceptance of who we are and how we can change our mindset to better ourselves and our relationships.
It's been awhile, friends!
In this episode we are just getting back into the swing of things. It's been a crazy few months.. broken bones, infections, crashed trucks.. but we are back in action and ready to take on this year with a fresh mindset and new ideas to keep us going and keep us HAPPY!
Join me every Tuesday for a quick mental health chat and check in!
Those pesky limited self beliefs can be TOUGH to work through - and I'm definitely going through it! Here are some ways to help you break through those thoughts with your journals and some deep thinking
We are diving in head first into finding ourselves, and being our truest and most authentic selves possible. During the past few years of my life I have always changed myself for others to fit what they needed out of me. Now in my mid 20's, I'm starting to realize that I am not me. Who am I? We are working on finding ourselves and finding what makes us, us.
The past week has been one of the hardest weeks I've been through in awhile, and it's all because of the hard parts of finding yourself. In this episode I give you some insight about my tough week and some choices in my life that I might need to make to better myself, and find myself.
Building self worth after years of damage done to our self esteem is very tough. It takes a lot of self work, recognizing where the traumas came from and building ourselves back up from a dark place. In this podcast we will touch on 6 different things you can do to work on your self worth and self esteem! We shy away from our looks and our aesthetic and focus on what truly matters - what's on the inside, and how valuable we truly are.
A lot of times we quit things before we even start them because we are scared of being brand new at anything in our lives. We are scared of failure and of others noticing that we may not be 100% perfect. Growth isn't possible without trying new things. Growth isn't possible without getting BETTER than you were before!
Break out of that comfort zone. It's OK to be a fool, we are all learning together.
The way that we talk to ourselves is CRUCIAL to our success. How will we every achieve the things we want in life if we consistently tell ourselves each day that we can't? In today's podcast we talk about self confidence, self esteem, self limited beliefs and how we can start to tell ourselves each day that we are worthy and capable.
Sometimes we struggle, and that's ok. Today I dive into my personal slump over the last week, my current thoughts on life and how I plan to overcome these struggles I have going on inside of my brain!
If you’re in a slump.. well, I’m right there with you. Here’s my currently up to date mental health state and how I’m going to try and push through this week.
There are so many things in life that we have to balance. Career, hobbies, friendships, relationships… There’s so many! How do we balance them all? Well… The truth is we can’t. And that’s OK. As we get older we start to realize that all of these events in our life are never going to be 100% all at the same time. This podcast will help you understand and realize that focusing on the good can sometimes be your best option.
Having a steady morning routine has been a STAPLE in my daily life that has lead to consistency and truly reaching a lot of my goals a lot quicker in my life! Having trouble creating one of your own? Don't worry.. I've got your back.
Time to create a morning routine that makes you feel refreshed and ready to tackle on the day!
Have you ever been in a slump and noticed that all of your worries and troubles are centered around the things you can’t control? I definitely have been! Lately it’s been easier for me to handle these tough situations, feelings and emotions when I focus on the things that I CAN change and control vs. the things that I can’t. This podcast will guide you into changing your thoughts towards focusing on what can be done by you!
In loving memory of Melanie Ward.
Isn't it crazy how we spend so much of our lives in worry, fear and negativity? When in reality, this life is a privilege. This life is so fragile and short. If today was your last day here on earth, how would you spend it? What would you regret? In today's podcast we dive into the thought process of gratitude and how we can live each day like it's our last, just like Melanie did.
If you're in the Portland area, please head over to your local Country Coffee and support this amazing business during this hard time.
The power of your words is HUGE! Let's dive into your affirmations and create some powerful words that you can use for yourself each day to remind you that you are worthy of anything you set your mind to.
Have you ever wanted to take a leap of faith but just didn't have the courage to jump?
Well.. I am going through that same exact thing right now and I want to take you on this journey! In today's podcast we talk about taking leaps of faith in all aspects of life and the benefits to putting full trust in yourself. You can do this!
Have you ever felt like you couldn't share your emotions because you didn't feel heard? Maybe you're scared that there might be something "wrong" with you, so you're holding back from becoming your true self. Whatever the case may be, I am here for you and let's talk about it!
Have you ever had one thing set your day off wrong? Then the next thing you know, you're spiraling down a negative staircase that keeps hitting you right in the forehead with every fall. The negative spiral is something that has affected my mental journey for a long, long time now and I think it's finally time to recognize it and see what we can do about it to keep us from falling. One bad moment or thought doesn't have to lead us down a path of hurt. As we grow, learn, journal and work through these moments we can begin a spiral up of positive thoughts and actions that will lead us to a better path. A better staircase.
This is a tough one! Welcome back to another week of mental healing and working on ourselves. Admitting to your struggles isn't easy, but it's needed when wanting to make a change in our lives that truly makes an impact on our daily lives. Not just a week, or a month, or even a year. It's time to take control and take responsibility for our traumas, our mental health and our daily practices to help us become better versions of ourselves.
The fear of failure holds us back from so many things in life. Our goals, our dreams and sometimes even the things we love to do most in this world. Why is that?
In this podcast we will talk about 5 different ways we can slow down our minds and take our thoughts step by step in how we picture and view our goals, and how we can set ourselves up for success by focusing on the positives and creating smaller goals that fit into our major, big picture goal.
Welcome back to the Manic Mentality Podcast friends! After a rough end to 2021, I'm back and ready to take on the world of mental health. Today we are just casually talking about some ways to incorporate happiness into our lives, thinking about our goals and aspirations in life and how to handle the craziness of what is going on in the world. Thank you for sticking with me through my mental setbacks and thank you for listening!
Welcome back to the Manic Mentality. After a few weeks off due to some mental health issues, I was proposed to on December 3rd. While the entire experience was amazing, my mental health definitely took a toll at one point and I didn't know how to handle my emotions. Here's my story.
Negative self talk has been one of my biggest struggles since I can remember. The things we tell ourselves when we are at our lowest point says a lot about who we are and how our progress is made while working on ourselves. It's time to kick those thoughts to the curb!
Here are 3 ways that can help you get out of your own head and in a safe space for you to truly think about your progress and how amazing you really are. I believe you are, so should you!
In a time of selfishness and uncertainty, it's honestly really hard not only to make friends but to keep them as well. In this podcast we dive into what real friendship looks like, how we can work on ourselves and still be a good friend and how to start to look for friendships that fit our world and our realities.
Dealing with overwhelming emotions can be really tough. In this podcast we talk about some techniques and how to overcome those emotions and feelings through this crazy time in our lives!
Being overwhelmed in your tasks and emotions is very common, but how do we recognize those emotions and handle them? In this podcast, I tell my personal story about handling a tough situation that happened the week prior and how I changed my mindset for the better to have a kick ass week following the incident. Focusing on the task at hand allows us to be more organized with our thoughts, feelings and actions.
Anxiety comes in all different forms and feelings, it all depends on who you are! Here are some helpful things that I have found help with my anxious moments
Have you ever asked yourself or someone else why you have no motivation? Where does one get motivation? How do you stay motivated? Well there’s a huge difference between motivation and discipline, and I can guarantee that you’re focusing on the wrong one.
Self confidence is one of my all time biggest struggles, but lately things have gotten a little easier with these 5 tricks! Listen and engage in this next podcast. Take it to heart and really think about your true actions and how you speak to yourself. It all matters!
Have you ever heard “you have to be alone to grow”? Well that might be true for you, but for some that isn’t always necessary. Communication, good self care practice and gratitude can make for a healthy and happy relationship while working on yourself at the same time.
Welcome to the Manic Mentality Podcast! Today we are diving into what it takes to start this self love and self growth journey, a few tips on some tools to gather and what to expect on this life long journey to find happiness and be the best version of yourself.