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Chapters: 00:00:00 - Natural ways to increase neurotransmitters 00:02:01 - Getting Adequate Tryptophan in Your Diet 00:04:30 - The Effects of Exercise on Serotonin Levels 00:06:57 - Promoting Physical Relaxation and Serotonin Production 00:09:17 - The Importance of Vitamin D and Choline for Norepinephrine Production 00:11:34 - The Connection between Kidney Failure and Diabetes & High Blood Pressure 00:13:44 - The Role of Acetylcholine in Ketosis 00:16:17 - Essential Nutrients for Brain Health 00:18:46 - Boosting Gaba and Glutamate Levels 00:21:21 - The Role of GABA in Glutamate Breakdown 00:24:04 - Using PubMed to Find Scientific Articles 00:26:32 - Improving Insulin Sensitivity 00:28:53 - Increasing Endorphins in the Body 00:31:11 - Increasing Dopamine and Endorphins 00:33:39 - The Importance of Balance and Recognizing Imbalances 00:36:13 - Smelling and Exploring Essential Oils 00:38:48 - The Benefits of Chia Seeds 00:41:32 - The Importance of Thyroid Health 00:43:58 - Nuts and Seeds: High Nutrient Foods 00:

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to "Our Digital Soul: Collective Anxiety, Media Trauma, and a Path to Recovery" 00:00:43 - Healing from Media Trauma 00:01:36 - The Bond Between People and Their Digital Devices 00:02:24 - The Impact of Likes and Social Media Validation 00:03:16 - Difficulty Cutting Down on Screen Time 00:04:04 - The Guilt of Digital Addiction 00:04:52 - Society's Attachment to the Digital World 00:05:56 - Shaping Our Schema About People and the World 00:06:45 - Changing opinions in the digital world 00:07:30 - The Draw of Digital Media 00:08:16 - Loss of Pleasure in Non-Media Activities 00:09:06 - Media Trauma and Boundaries 00:09:56 - The Disruption of Safe Zones 00:10:48 - Anxiety and Miserable Feelings 00:11:41 - Listening to the Wisdom of the World 00:12:29 - The Impact of Anxiety-inducing Content 00:13:17 - The impact of digital devices on mindfulness 00:14:09 - Self-worth and Social Media 00:14:58 - Signs of Media Trauma 00:15:52 - Setting Time Limit for Screen Time 00:16:43 - Taking N

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Overview 00:01:34 - Stuck in a Thought Loop 00:02:59 - Sleep Disturbances and Intrusive Thoughts 00:04:20 - Challenging Negative Thoughts 00:05:35 - Guided imagery for sleep and nightmare management 00:07:05 - Numbness and Dysregulation 00:08:31 - Getting Grounded in the Moment 00:09:57 - The Problem of Avoidance after Trauma 00:11:25 - Reintegrating Hiking into Your Life 00:12:57 - Betrayal Anxiety and Reflecting on Lessons Learned 00:14:19 - Learning from Past Betrayals 00:15:57 - Seeking Encouragement and Validation for Trauma Recovery 00:17:25 - Responding to Angry Thoughts 00:18:49 - Emotional Overload and Isolation after Betrayal 00:20:26 - Understanding the Causes of Betrayal 00:21:49 - Maintaining Sleep Hygiene 00:23:08 - Using Guided Imagery for a Safe Sleep Environment 00:24:43 - Creating Trust in Relationships 00:26:15 - The Vulnerability After a Betrayal 00:27:55 - Reflecting on Safety and Trust in Relationships 00:29:31 - Schema Reprogramming in Relationships

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Developing Self-Compassion 00:02:06 - Benefits of Self-Compassion on Pain and Stress 00:04:18 - The Benefits of Self-Compassion 00:06:40 - The Benefits of Self-Compassion 00:08:52 - Moving from Bad Day to Compassion and Improving the Next Moment 00:11:07 - The Importance of Compassion for Others 00:13:23 - Compassion for Animals, Children, and Adults 00:15:49 - The Purpose of Self-Criticism 00:18:08 - Taking care of yourself without letting others down 00:20:22 - Compassionate and Responsible Responses 00:22:49 - The importance of delegation and prioritization 00:27:17 - The Power of Compassion for Distress 00:29:37 - The Power of Self-Compassion 00:31:52 - Changing Self-Talk to Overcome Challenges 00:34:03 - Embracing the Good with the Bad 00:36:28 - Embracing Compassion and Self-Care 00:38:44 - Developing Imagery of Compassion 00:41:03 - Developing Self-Compassion 00:43:22 - Overcoming conditions of worth and developing self-compassion 00:45:40 - Reevaluating self-compas

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Review of the Inner Child Concept and Needs 00:01:14 - Re-parenting the Inner Child with Secure Attachment 00:02:51 - Re-parenting the Inner Child 00:04:18 - Re-parenting the Inner Child 00:05:39 - Providing Responsiveness and Validation 00:07:03 - Validating Inner Child's Thoughts and Feelings 00:08:28 - Reassuring Your Inner Child 00:09:53 - Distress Tolerance Activities 00:11:19 - Exceptions to "nobody is trustworthy" 00:12:54 - Examining the belief of being unlovable 00:14:20 - Restructuring Personal Self-Talk 00:15:53 - Recognizing and Understanding Emotions 00:17:24 - Identifying and Managing Emotions 00:18:44 - Distress Tolerant Thoughts and Inner Child Healing 00:20:10 - Grounding Techniques for Distressing Thoughts 00:21:38 - Creating a Safe Space for the Inner Child 00:23:09 - Emotion Regulation 00:24:43 - Seeking Information and Support 00:26:12 - Understanding Your Inner Child and Adult Perspectives 00:27:35 - Examining the Facts 00:28:50 - Industrial Arts and Art Class Memori

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity, and Attachment Trauma 00:01:27 - Symptoms of ADHD in Children 00:02:54 - The Effect of Stress on Behavior 00:04:44 - Sensory Overload and ADHD Behavior 00:06:29 - Understanding Behavioral Differences in the Classroom 00:08:13 - Sensory Registration and Delayed Reaction Times in ADHD 00:09:54 - The Impact of Stress on Cortisol Levels during Fetal and Early Postnatal Periods 00:11:39 - Tactile Sensitivities in Children with Food Fussiness 00:13:27 - The Importance of Individualized Learning for Children with ADHD 00:15:14 - Modeling Mindfulness and Self-Checking Skills 00:16:48 - Validation and self-esteem in children with ADHD 00:18:27 - Encouraging Frustration Tolerance in Children 00:19:54 - Importance of Safety and Unconditional Love 00:21:34 - The Impact of Rejection and Criticism on a Child's Environment 00:23:15 - Criticism and Adequacy in Childhood 00:24:58 - Difficulty forming relationships 00:26:43 - Understanding the Unpredictable Beha

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Continuing the Discussion on ADHD Symptoms and Interventions 00:01:03 - Rejection and the Inner Child 00:02:21 - Building self-esteem and overcoming rejection sensitivity in ADHD 00:03:37 - Rejection Sensitivity Scale 00:05:00 - Insecure Attachment and the Need for Self-Development 00:06:07 - Separating Behavior from Self-Worth 00:07:29 - Developing Self-Esteem with Secure Attachment 00:08:39 - Triggers and Responses in Brain Function 00:09:52 - Self-compassion and problem solving 00:11:02 - The Impact of Childhood Rejection on ADHD 00:12:21 - Working with Complementary Strengths 00:13:31 - Learning from Mistakes 00:14:34 - Common Causes of Conflict in ADHD Relationships 00:15:49 - Managing irritability and arguments with ADHD 00:16:59 - Communicating with ADHD 00:18:18 - Effective Communication Techniques 00:19:21 - Strategies for Thoughtful Communication 00:20:41 - Tips for Effective Communication in Virtual Meetings 00:21:54 - Developing Social Skills and Addressing Trauma 00:23:05 - E

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Addressing ADHD Part Two 01:06:00 - Setting Effective Goals and Interventions 00:02:21 - Laser Focus with ADHD 00:03:29 - Managing Distractions and Procrastination with ADHD 00:04:42 - Addressing Procrastination 00:05:57 - Trimming the Hedges 00:07:08 - Clearing Notifications on Your Computer 00:08:16 - Finding the Right Level of Organization 00:09:32 - Minimizing Clutter and Distractions 00:10:46 - Addressing Attention Issues 00:12:04 - Strategies for Addressing ADHD Symptoms 00:13:21 - Improving Attention and Mindfulness 00:14:32 - Improving Mindfulness and Focus 00:15:43 - Building Frustration Tolerance 00:16:49 - Helping Children Learn Frustration Tolerance 00:18:05 - Reducing Anger Intensity 00:19:21 - Identifying Physical and Emotional Conditions for Irritability 00:20:27 - Preventable Sources of Stress and Irritability 00:21:33 - The Impact of HPA Axis Activation on Focus and Problem-Solving Abilities 00:22:43 - Life as a Person with ADHD 00:23:47 - Learning from Vi

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Current Points to Remember about ADHD 00:00:55 - Gendered ADHD Diagnosis 00:02:03 - Overlaps between ADHD and CPTSD (Part 1) 00:03:14 - Medication and ADHD 00:04:21 - Sensory Sensitization and ADHD 00:05:28 - Sensory Gating Issues in ADHD 00:06:30 - The Impact of Stress on Children's Emotional Regulation 00:07:44 - The Impact of ADHD on Children's Self-Perception and Development 00:08:50 - Teaching with Broad Strokes in ADHD 00:09:59 - Motivating a Person with ADHD 00:11:03 - Overcoming the Fear of Failure and Rejection 00:13:14 - Turning "Should" into "Want" 00:14:21 - Reprogramming Internal Tapes 00:15:27 - Overcoming ADHD challenges 00:16:31 - Finding the Best Time for Tasks 00:17:34 - Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles 00:18:38 - Creating a Pleasant Work Environment 00:19:39 - The Power of a Vision Board for Motivation 00:20:42 - Using a Medication Reminder App for Visualization Techniques 00:21:50 - Setting Goals and Creating a Vision Board 00:22:52 - Managing your To-Do List 00:23

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Understanding the Fight or Flight Response 00:02:53 - The Effects of Chronic Stress and Trauma 00:05:56 - The Physiological Effects of Stress 00:08:57 - Healing the Nervous System after Trauma 00:11:48 - Mindfully Responding to Triggers and Vulnerabilities 00:14:43 - Managing Triggers and Vulnerabilities 00:17:40 - Providing Resources for Healing and Development 00:20:39 - Rebuilding After a Storm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:01 - Challenging Questions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 00:02:56 - Evaluating Extreme Language and Probability of Worst Case Scenario 00:06:16 - Evaluating the Situation: Facing Facts and Moving Forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - CEUs and Addiction Counselor Precertification training 00:00:06 - Stages of Readiness for Change: Contemplation 00:02:40 - Increasing Sense of Control and Challenge 00:03:25 - Highlighting Exceptions for Recovery 00:03:48 - Using Positive Experiences as Tools 00:04:03 - Identifying Differences in Symptom-free Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Seasonal Affective Disorder and its Prevalence 00:00:42 - Seasonal Affective Disorder and Circadian Rhythms 00:01:36 - Circadian Rhythms and Seasonal Changes 00:02:27 - The Cortisol Awakening Response and Circadian Rhythms 00:03:10 - Awakening response and lack of vitamin D 00:03:57 - Vitamin D and Seasonal Affective Disorder 00:04:42 - Lack of Movement and Oxygen Levels 00:05:31 - Seasonal Affective Disorder in Higher Latitudes 00:06:19 - The Impact of Environment on Mental Well-being 00:07:09 - The Emotional Toll of the Holidays 00:07:56 - Circadian Rhythm Regulation and Light Therapy 00:08:51 - Sleep Hygiene and Circadian Rhythms 00:09:36 - Improving Sleep Hygiene and Circadian Rhythms 00:10:31 - Tips for Dealing with Cabin Fever 00:11:24 - The Benefits of Having Plants Inside 00:12:10 - Creating a Nurturing Environment with Plants and Wildlife 00:12:57 - Committing energy to important things during the holidays 00:13:48 - Stressors and Relationship Strain during the Holiday Season 00:

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Perspective Taking in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques 00:02:42 - Predisposing and precipitating factors in reactions 00:05:37 - Understanding Reactions and Triggers 00:08:34 - Developing compassion and empathy through self-reflection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:02:42 - Dealing with Difficult People and Finding Meaning in Life 00:05:47 - Tips for Forgiving Others and Finding a Rich and Meaningful Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Meditation Techniques 00:02:25 - Overcoming biases against meditation 00:04:54 - Using meditation to overcome cravings and addiction 00:07:20 - Altering physiological processes through meditation 00:09:58 - The Benefits of Daily Meditation 00:12:28 - Encouraging Consistency in Meditation Practice 00:14:51 - Different Meditation Techniques 00:17:25 - Introduction to Focused Attention Meditation 00:20:10 - Zen Meditation: Rules and Benefits 00:21:50 - Insight Meditation: Achieving Concentration 00:22:48 - Open Monitoring Meditation 00:25:25 - Open Mindfulness Meditation 00:27:57 - Practicing Loving Kindness Meditation 00:30:48 - Cultivating Loving Kindness towards Oneself and Others 00:33:22 - Cultivating Loving-Kindness towards Difficult People 00:36:02 - Cultivating Loving Kindness and Forgiveness with Difficult People 00:38:37 - Exploring Different Meditation Techniques 00:41:15 - Sound Meditation for Quieting the Mind 00:42:07 - Tantra Meditations for Expansion of Awaren

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Techniques for Taming the Monkey Mind 00:02:27 - Staying Grounded Through Narration and Reflection 00:05:09 - Taming the Monkey Mind for Success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Creating a Rich and Meaningful Life 00:02:47 - Taking Steps Towards a Rich and Meaningful Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Contextual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Techniques 00:02:56 - Different interpretations and truths 00:03:46 - Empowering conscious choices 00:04:23 - Examining interpretations and reactions 00:05:35 - The role of family context in mental health 00:06:01 - The Impact of Early Interactions on Schema Formation 00:08:58 - Understanding Age-Appropriate Communication 00:11:53 - The Impact of Insecure Attachment in Childhood 00:14:41 - Effects of addiction on children and caregivers 00:17:36 - The Terrifying Thought of Giving up Addiction 00:18:38 - Growing up in a Scary Environment 00:19:17 - Common Characteristics in Household with Uncontrolled Mental Health Issues 00:20:26 - Repeating Actions from the Past 00:20:33 - Developing Mindful Self-Awareness 00:23:41 - Cultivating General Awareness and Reflection 00:26:37 - Having Safe Conversations 00:27:16 - Radically Accepting Internal Experiences 00:28:35 - Following the Road Signs 00:29:33 - Unhooking from Thought