Whole Mind Wellness Podcast: Recent Episodes
Monica Pitek-Fugedi
Whole Mind Wellness is a podcast devoted to erasing the stigma around mental health. Hosted by Monica Pitek-Fugedi, LPC, NCC, the podcast provides strategies and education on various mental health topics. Monica owns Whole Mind Wellness, PLLC, an in-person and virtual therapy practice specializing in treating trauma and anxiety. To learn more, visit www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com
In this episode of Anxiety Anecdotes, we’re pulling back the curtain on the various therapeutic approaches used in therapy. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens in a therapy session or why different therapists use different methods, this episode is for you. We’ll break down popular therapeutic modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and discuss how they can help with managing anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. Whether you’re new to therapy or a seasoned client, this episode will give you a clearer understanding of how these approaches work and how they can be tailored to meet your unique needs. Join us as we demystify therapy, one approach at a time!
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Monica Pitek-Fugedi is a licensed professional counselor specializing in the treatment of anxiety and trauma.
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In this episode, you will learn why logic does not work when trying to manage your anxiety. The amygdala is the jerkiest part of our brain and it stops us from thinking rationally.
Monica is a mental health therapist speciaizing in anxiety and trauma. She speaks on mental health topics nationwide and has authored several workbooks to help manage anxiety. She also creates courses and workshops. Follow Monica on social media @anxietyanecdotes or visit her website at www.anxietyanecdotes.com. To book Monica as a speaker, go to https://www.terrificspeakers.com/monica-pitek-fugedi.
"Perfectionism is just a socially acceptable way to wear anxiety."
In this insightful episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between perfectionism and anxiety. Many of us strive for perfection, hoping that flawless performance will bring satisfaction and success. However, this relentless pursuit often leads to heightened anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout.
Struggling with anxiety? Take a deep breath and join us for a calming journey in this special first episode of Anxiety Anecdotes with Monica, where we guide you through a simple 60-second breathing exercise designed to reduce stress and enhance your sense of well-being. Discover how this quick, effective technique can bring a moment of peace to your busy day, helping you to regain control and find calm in just one minute. Tune in, breathe out, and let tranquility wash over you.
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ADHD is a widely and overly used diagnosis, creating skepticism for those who legitimately have ADHD. But ADHD is real, and its impact on executive functioning skills create a storm of misinformation about what it means to act ones age.
In this episode, Monica talks about ADHD through the telling of her son's personal struggles. This episode is intended to educate the listener and provide insight into how biological and emotional age don't always match.
To find out more about ADHD and its impact on Executive Functions, including a great chart that outlines the difference between the development of someone with ADHD and a neuro-typical child, click here
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Motivation is a hot topic these days. As COVID restrictions lift and people are re-entering the world in person, the feeling of overwhelm can lead us to lack of motivation. In this episode, I will discuss easy strategies to get and stay motivated.
For additional resources, check out my workbook, The Art of Showing Up on payhip.com.
About Monica:
Monica Pitek-Fugedi is a licensed counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica owns a practice in Southeast Michigan called Whole Mind Wellness. Monica offers in-person and teletherapy and sees people all across the state of Michigan. For more information about Monica, visit www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com
The Art of Showing Up is a workbook that will guide you through the steps to identifying and living your values. How to Live with Anxiety will guide you in simple strategies to living an empowered life. Both can be found at payhip.com/monicapitekfugedi
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We all feel fear from time to time. Sometimes the fear can be debilitating, keeping us from doing what we want to do. But there is hope! In this episode, learn about how to understand your fear so that you can feel more empowered to live the life you want.
About Monica:
Monica Pitek-Fugedi is a licensed counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica owns a practice in Southeast Michigan called Whole Mind Wellness. Monica offers in-person and teletherapy and sees people all across the state of Michigan. For more information about Monica, visit www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com
The Art of Showing Up is a workbook that will guide you through the steps to identifying and living your values. How to Live with Anxiety will guide you in simple strategies to living an empowered life. Both can be found at payhip.com/monicapitekfugedi
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This episode will get you thinking about what it means to live a values-driven life. Learn about why we don't always reach our goals, and how identifying values can help you to set boundaries, manage emotions and live a more accepting life.
The Art of Showing Up is a workbook that will guide you through the steps to identifying and living your values. For more e-books on how to live with anxiety, go to payhip.com/monicapitekfugedi
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In this episode, you will learn what experiential avoidance is, how it is used to protect us, and how it can work against us.
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To download the e-book, How to Live with Anxiety: simple strategies to empowerment, go to https://payhip.com/b/3tv6
If you live in Michigan and are looking for a therapist, you can contact Monica at monica@wholemindwellness.com or register on www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com
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This episode of Therapist's Guide to Getting Unstuck is all about attachment style, plus a little commentary on the Netflix show, Cobra Kai.
Attachment style is so important because it forms the foundation for how we show up to relationships in our adult lives. There are four primary attachment styles:
- Disorganize
- Avoidant
- Anxious
- Secure
Learn about each of them and then take the quiz to see which style you fall into!
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When positivity has gone too far, it is said to be toxic. In this episode, Monica will explain what toxic positivity is, how it affects us, and what we can do to avoid it.
Be sure to check out Monica's new e-book, How to Live with Anxiety available on the Amazon Kindle store and by clicking the link below. A simple, easy to read strategy to help you to feel better immediately.
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In this episode of Therapist's Guide to Getting Unstuck, you will learn what keeps us stuck and some of the best strategies for getting unstuck.
Monica is a nationally certified, licensed practicing counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica's practice, Whole Mind Wellness offers in-person and online counseling to adults and couples across the state of Michigan. Go to www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com for more information, to read Monica's blog, or to make an appointment.
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This episode of Therapist's Guide to Getting Unstuck takes you through the different types of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and walks you through simple exercises you can start immediately to begin reducing symptoms.
Monica is a nationally certified, licensed practicing counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica's practice, Whole Mind Wellness offers in-person and online counseling to adults and couples across the state of Michigan. Go to www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com for more information, to read Monica's blog, or to make an appointment.
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Trauma bonding is not often talked about subject. In this episode, you will learn what trauma bonding is, how to know if you have experienced trauma bonding, and ways to get out of a trauma bonded relationship.
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Monica is a nationally certified, licensed practicing counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Monica's practice, Whole Mind Wellness offers in-person and online counseling to adults and couples across the state of Michigan. Go to www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com for more information, to read Monica's blog, or to make an appointment.
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In this episode, Monica discusses how our bottom line self-defeating beliefs frame the stories that we create to make meaning of events in our lives. Learn a simple tool to help you to find out what your bottom line self-defeating belief is, and learn strategies to challenge your thoughts.
Monica is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. She sees clients all across the state of Michigan. To learn more about Monica or to schedule an appointment, visit www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com
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In this episode, Monica takes you through the workings of the brain to learn about how anxiety looks in the brain. Learn about the limbic system, which consists of the thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus. Each part of the limbic system tells us about emotion. When one part is online, others are offline. This episode will provide you with strategies for calming the amygdala and reducing stress.
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Monica is a licensed practicing counselor specializing in anxiety and trauma treatments. She runs Whole Mind Wellness, PLLC in Southeast Michigan, where she sees clients in-person and virtually across the state of Michigan. For more information about Monica, or to schedule an appointment, go to www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com
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In this first episode of the Whole Mind Wellness Podcast, Monica gives a brief introduction about who she is and what the podcast is all about, and will talk about ways that we can go about erasing the stigma surrounding mental health.
For more information about Monica, or to schedule an appointment, visit her on her at www.wholemindwellnesspllc.com
You can also subscribe to Monica's YouTube channel *Whole Mind Wellness, PLLC), where she offers education and strategies providing education about mental health and overcoming obstacles. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUtYnrI5vF5291qOLuF135g?view_as=subscriber
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Intro and Outro recorded by Tom Fugedi
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