Rugged Counseling Podcast: Recent Episodes

Rugged Counseling

Therapy without the fluff. Short episodes about mental health using real-world language.

TJ Tucker, a licensed therapist, and Cody Pritchett, a next-gen nonprofit leader, help you live a free, fulfilling life through mental health conversations using stories and a down-to-earth style. They keep the episodes short so you can get to the root quickly.

Friends for over 10 years, they tackle topics head-on and skip the flowery language and academic terms that sometimes accompany counseling - all while roasting each other and sharing stories of their own mental health experiences. For more, go to ruggedcounseling.com.

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This episode gives us leadership lessons, narcissism, panic attacks, and how to not care about what others think about you.

Trey Tucker breaks it all down as we celebrate the return of Ted Lasso!

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Top 3 Moments | The Last of Us | Episode 6 | Panic Attacks, PTSD, Dream Analysis, Fight or Flight Stress Response

00:00 Three Panic Attacks

06:48 Joel's PTSD & "Weakness"

09:31 Ellie's Fight or Flight Response

#thelastofus #leadership #motivation #psychology #narcissist #sociopathVisit Trey's website for more resources - https://tinyurl.com/429bchz9

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Last of Us, Ep 5 Review & Reaction

Join licensed mental health therapist Trey Tucker as he reacts to episode 5 & covers topics such as: - Why can crowds cause violence? - How do hugs affect your brain? - The reasons for people's actions - How to spot a sociopath - Leadership lessons & narcissists in leadership positions - How to handle failure 00:00 Mob Mentality & Violence 01:35 Henry & Sam - How to make people brave 05:59 Ellie & Joel 08:08 Henry's backstory 10:27 Kathleen's backstory & sociopath traits 18:06 Joel & Ellie trust 19:01 Kathleen & Narcissistic leadership 21:00 "You don't have anybody else relying on you" 22:41 Ellie becomes the rescuer 23:08 Ellie fails & becomes like Joel Trey's media & speaking appearances - https://www.ruggedcounseling.com/

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Breaking down the psychology behind the growing bond between Joel and Ellie, along with the PTSD and other trauma responses that motivate the characters' actions.

Trey Tucker is a licensed mental health therapist and speaker. Find him at ruggedcounseling.com.

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How can you deal with layoff anxiety?

And how can leaders and executives care for their employees best?

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Therapist Trey Tucker breaks down the first episode of the HBO hit series, "The Last of Us".

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Breaking down the psychology in Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 7 and also the first episode of 1923. There's a lot to analyze in this episode: manipulation, trauma, PTSD triggers, Enneagram types, and more with the Dutton family.

00:00 Overview 01:55 Rip's Fight 07:35 Jamie & Sarah 12:54 Rip & John 14:12 Monica & Beth 16:48 Sarah Manipulates 17:36 Ryan & Abby 19:39 Summer 21:00 Jamie's Darkness 22:49 1923 23:01 Cara's Trauma 24:28 Spencer's PTSD 27:48 Teonna Abused

Trey Tucker is a licensed mental health therapist and speaker. Find him at ruggedcounseling.com

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What to do and what NOT to do after a breakup

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What are mother wounds, and how do they affect us? Do father and mother wounds happen in every family?

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How can the early life experiences within our families influence our current life and patterns?

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Answering questions about how to get over past events, what love addiction is, and how to deal with anxiety about driving.

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TJ answers various questions from listeners and Tik Tok viewers.
- Why do our brains seem to work against us?
- Why did I become a therapist, and what's it like being one?
- Insomnia tips

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An overview of the best ways to heal trauma.

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We all have trauma, whether we know it or not. How does it affect us in the present moment?

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Trauma plays a much larger role in our lives than we think. TJ and Cody give an overview of what trauma is and how past trauma affects the present.

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Discussing some common root causes of various struggles. Getting to the root of the issue is essential. Find more at ruggedcounseling.com

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How do we get out of depression? This entire episode is filled with practical strategies.

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How does depression show up in people’s lives? And what’s at the root about it? Tuck and Cody share stories and common reasons people struggle with it. 

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What do the symptoms of depression actually feel like in real life?

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How do you begin to even put words to the tough experience of depression? Cody and Tuck start the conversation on depression. Go to ruggedcounseling.com for more.

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What is anxiety? Why is it here? How do we fix it?

Visit ruggedcounseling.com for Anxiety Tips PDF and Anxiety Assassin video course

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What is anxiety? Why is it here? How do we fix it?     Visit ruggedcounseling.com for free Anxiety Tips PDF and Anxiety Assassin video series

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Why does anxiety happen, and how do we get rid of it?

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Why does anxiety happen, and how do we get rid of it?