Episodes
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In this Episode:
What nobody talks about is “The beginning is hard. Sometimes very, very hard” You are not the only one thinking, “Who am I really, where do I fit into this new world?” (we are more alike than different in this sense) Some mental health struggles that college-aged people can experience Utilizing resources such as student counseling centers and community supports that are available to you How getting out of your comfort zone triggers us but can also be the best thing for us sometimes - finding growth and empowerment in new beginnings It IS ok to take a break and reset if needed!Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode, and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!
Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Hillary’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/
Christina’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/
Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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Christina here-
I wanted to come on today to let you know that I'll be taking a step back from the podcast for a while to focus more on my business and my work in the community. I have SO much enjoyed this experience thus far, and I want to be able to give you the quality that you deserve. Hillary and I are unsure if she will continue forward with the podcast on her own, or if we both will take a break and then reassess in a few months. We have one pre-recorded episode coming out on 9/20/22. TBD on future episodes from there.
Thank you for your understanding, and I hope that you will continue to connect with me on social media. Stay well!
Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Hillary’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/
Christina’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/
Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
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In this episode:
Karen shares her story and perspective on the connection between spirituality and mental health, how are they related and how Karen uses spirituality in her own practice Karen explains the term “spiritual plumbing” and how she uses this with clients to “unclog” their spirituality pipes and get to the root of the problem and not just the symptoms we experience We tend to know when we are uncomfortable in life but struggle to identify the why and this is when spirituality mentorship can help How to join Karen’s 1:1 spiritual mentorship “the Quest”Karen Kenney is known for her signature storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast, as well as the founder of the community: THE NEST. Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship to help her clients remove their blocks, rewrite old stories, rewire in beliefs, and change their lives. KK supports her clients, communities, and audiences to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine in tangible, relatable, and accessible ways. She leads by example and shows that you can do deep, transformative, and healing work while still laughing and having fun! She’s been a student and guide of A Course in Miracles for nearly three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 22+ years, a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation, plus a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and a transformational retreat leader.
Keep up with Karen on her social media platforms!
KK Website: http://karenkenney.com
Free Gift -Meet Your Spiritual Team: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie
The Karen Kenney Show Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenkenneylive/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney
ALSO, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!
Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Hillary’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/
Christina’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/
Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/. And as always, stay well!
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We are talking about the importance of women getting properly diagnosed with ADHD, as it can help to know how to best manage it in order to succeed in life and be your best self. Traditionally, girls and women weren’t given a ADHD diagnosis, even when they showed many symptoms, and it was known as something that was given to “hyper boys who can’t focus in school”. Thankfully times have changed and this topic is continuing to be talked about more and more.
We cover:
-Symptoms of ADHD and how they show up differently for girls and women
-Tips around how to be your best having ADHD by having a plan and supports
-Stigmas and stereotypes regarding ADHD, especially in women
-How to go about getting diagnosed and getting help
-Hillary shares her own personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how it has changed everything for her (and how it helped everything make sense to her moving forward!)
Successful women who are diagnosed with ADHD:
https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Famous-Women-ADHD-46084806
Insta to check out about ADHD:
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychdoctormd/
Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!
Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram:
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Hillary’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/
Christina’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/
Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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Join Us for a Mental Health Check In
Hillary and Christina keep it casual and real in this episode with a mental health check in. What is this you ask? We talk about how our mental health has been so far this Summer and the ever looming of the season change coming up in the month or two. We encourage you to do a mental health check in on yourself with a trusted friend or colleague, or if this isn’t available, check out the resource below where you can find some important questions to ask regarding checking in on your mental health.
Remember prevention and maintenance of our mental health is what keeps us well!
Questions to Ask for a Mental Health Check In
https://www.mypsychnetwork.com/how-to-do-a-mental-health-check-up-diy-style/
Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!
Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram:
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Hillary’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/
Christina’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/
Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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What we cover:
-Some common reasons to go to a sex therapist
-What to expect when working with a sex therapist
-Why do people struggle with talking about sex in their relationships?
-Katie answers: If you’ve ever wondered “is this normal”?
-Sex lives and the changes over the years
-How to keep the “spark alive” with your partner
-How to nurture your own sexuality both within and outside of a relationship
-Exploring desire, spontaneous vs. responsive
-Katie gives us suggestions for anyone looking to explore their sexual health
BIO:
Katie Hespelein is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Dover, NH. She has been in the field for over a decade and has a private practice where she sees individuals and couples. She is in the Sexual Health Certificate Program through the University of Michigan. Sex therapy is her passion. Katie hopes to grow the sex-positive community, help remove shame from sex and our bodies, and empower others to step into their sexuality. She has a one year old puppy, Artie, that is working towards becoming a therapy dog.
Connect with Katie: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/katie-hespelein-dover-nh/468081
Instagram and Tiktok @sextalkwithkatie
Also, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!
Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram:
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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What we cover:
-The stigma around men’s mental health including:
-The challenges of men getting help and talking about mental health
-Awareness is not geared toward men
-Men ask for help differently
-Expressing mental health symptoms differently
-Societal expectations
-Social consequences of ignoring and not addressing mental health issues in men
-Where do men start when seeking help for mental health?
-What can we do to promote awareness of this for the men in our lives and in the world?
Bio:
Nick Pigeon is a licensed social worker providing psychotherapy and the owner of Through Liberty Counseling in Bedford, NH. He has been in the mental health field for 9 years and has experience in working with all ages and multiple populations. He has previously coordinated the Hillsborough County north mental health court, coordinated a supported employment program, coordinated a mental health-based housing voucher program, worked with federal inmates on their reentry, and provided individual counseling for a variety of populations. In addition to his career experience, he is the father of 3 boys, was a teen father, and is an avid gardener and the coordinator of a local community garden. Running and mental health are particular passions.
Connect with Nick:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nick-pigeon-bedford-nh/903182
Also, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you
like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!
Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram:
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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Yes, we have made it to the one year mark creating the podcast together! Come along this journey with us as we review the last year of creating and recording the Mental Health Matters podcast – from being colleagues to friends.
What have we learned along the way? (We share our cringey rookie moments AND recognize how much we have grown!) We disclose our most popular episodes with the most downloads, in other words - your favorite topics! We also share our own favorite topics or episodes on the pod so far How our recent podcast photoshoot came out (this involves our new Mental Health Matters podcast sweatshirts and awkwardly frolicking on the beach…and yes we’ll be sharing!) What are we missing? We wanna know for Season 2! What we are looking forward to in Season 2! (Hint: Being more transparent, disclosing personal experiences and struggles when necessary + helpful. – We are counselors, but also real people that we hope you can relate to!)Also, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!
Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram:
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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Did you know that stress can live in our bodies and cause some serious health issues? That we can get stuck in survival mode all of the time both emotionally and physically? All of this relates to our mental health. Chiropractic work can help you both physically and mentally!
What we cover:
Dr. Mackenzie explains how stress interacts with the nervous system causing both physical and emotional pain
How chiropractic work can help with health issues of all kinds and not just in the traditional ways that we’ve come to know
How Dr. Mackenzie
Bio: Dr Mackenzie Briley, owner of L.I.F.E. Chiropractic NH in Stratham, NH is a pediatric and perinatal chiropractor who focuses on optimal nervous system functioning through the chiropractic care she provides. When not in the office serving her practice members, Dr Mackenzie loves spending quality time with her husband and family, trying new restaurants and coffee shops in the seacoast, and traveling. Dr Mackenzie got her Bachelor's of Science at Emmanuel College in Boston, while also playing lacrosse there, and then moved down to Marietta Georgia to pursue her lifelong dream of being a chiropractor at Life University. Having grown up in the seacoast, she always wanted to come back and set up her practice, and is loving it so far!
How to reach Mackenzie:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lifechiropracticnh/
Facebook for L.I.F.E. Chiropractic https://www.facebook.com/lifechiropracticnh/
Website for L.I.F.E.Chiropractic https://strathamchiropractic.com/
Also, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content. This is the number one way for people to find us!
Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Check out Christina’s website at: https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well! -
We had the pleasure of having Jen Mons (bio and contact below) on our podcast for this episode on Energy Management. Learn how this healing modality works and if it is right for you in your own healing journey. Energy is all around us and affects us in all the ways, and the more we know about it the more we can utilize energy as a superpower. Dive in with us!
What is Energy Management and how does it helps with maintaining our mental health The importance of living in energetic alignment Everything around us is energy - food, money, relationships, words, emotions Why identifying your core values is the first step to becoming energetically aligned How to work with Jen Mons if you’re looking for an alternative healing modalityBio: Jen Mons, ACC, CHHC, RYT
Jen Mons is a Holistic Health & Life Coach, Licensed Spiritual Healer, Teacher, Coach Trainer, and Mentor. She specializes in working with ambitious women seeking a balanced approach to more energy, confidence, and well-being in their lives in the areas of health, wealth, love, and career. Her holistic approach builds a solid foundation through balanced well-being with compassionate emotional empowerment and intuitive guidance. She is the host of the Podcast “The Embodied Healing Self”, creator of the Embodied Healing & Empowered Living Collective and Retreat. She coaches, mentors, and educates executive teams, healers, coaches, leaders, and consciously driven entrepreneurs seeking natural balanced health, more energy, self-confidence, and fulfillment in their life with a blended approach in integrative health coaching, spiritual life coaching, meditation, mindfulness, and somatic breath to reprogram subconscious limiting beliefs and ego patterns that keep us stuck, in fear, or in disease.
Where to find Jen:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jen.mons/
Podcast https://www.jenmons.com/podcast
Daily Journaling https://www.jenmons.com/13moons-of-devotion
Prosperity https://www.jenmons.com/prosperity
Also, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content!
Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram
Connect with us:
https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Check out Christina’s website at:
https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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Social media is a massive part of our culture. Whether you’re on it for your business, networking with like-minded people, or just socially, it comes with its advantages…and challenges. We discuss all of this and more, including tips on how to be self-aware around your own use of social media, and to honor yourself and your own boundaries.
How social media can impact our mental health How to utilize social media for positive purposes to improve our mental health (and how to block out the other stuff) Ways that both Hillary and Christina use social media and how it affects us and our own mental health (some of us may suffer from procrastination…thanks TikTok) How to set your own boundaries around the use of social media for your own mental health and know that there are other ways to connect with the world around youAlso, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content!
Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram
Connect with us:
https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Check out Christina’s website at:
https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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What we get into:
What is an attachment style and why is this important to know of myself and of my partner? The different types of attachment stylesSecure attachment style
Anxious attachment style
Avoidant attachment style
Fearful-avoidant attachment style
How attachment styles are formed (Hint: It involves caregivers & significant relationships throughout life) How these relationship patterns can continue throughout our relationships unless we bring self-awareness to them How to use that self-awareness to try to change to a (more) secure attachment style (Y’all know we are going to mention therapy here!) We share insight into our own attachment styles to show that self-work is never done or exempt for anyone, even therapistsAlso, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content!
Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram
Connect with us:
https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Check out Christina’s website at:
https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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We are talking about how medications can help our mental health and challenge the stigma around this.
Colin White is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and has been providing treatment to individuals in need of psychiatric services for close to a decade. He has served individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of psychiatric conditions. Colin has also provided medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder. He currently works as the main attending provider on an adolescent unit, where he oversees the treatment of 12 adolescents on a daily basis. In addition to his duties to treat patients, he has been a teacher to multiple medical students and nurse practitioner students.
What we get into:
How medications can help us with our mental health
How therapy and medication management complement each other in treatment
Talking about our own mental health struggles and experiences to break the stigma of taking medications
How to trust your prescriber and the medication process and still be an advocate for yourself if something does not feel right for you
Please let us know if you have any questions for Colin and we can pass them along!
Also, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode and rate us if you like our content!
Find the Mental Health Matters Podcast on Instagram
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https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Check out Christina’s website at:
https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well! -
Now, this is a topic!
We get candid and personal with you all in this one…
What we get into:
The challenges of maintaining friendships when you’re in different life phases
Becoming aware of society’s messages and pressures on women and how this affects female friendships in different life stages
Tips for communicating with your friends in different life stages than you
Making new friendships in adulthood
Finally, some personal thoughts and opinions from us being two women in their 30’s who know this topic all too well!
We would love to connect with you! If you listen to this podcast, please hit the subscribe button so that you never miss an episode and share this podcast with your community and friends. Tag us so we can give a shout out and if you really enjoyed this episode, feel free to share the love and leave a review.
The podcast officially has its own handle and page!
Connect with us here:
https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Check out Christina’s website at:
https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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In this episode, we talk about depression.
Some of the things we cover:
Signs and symptoms to be aware of and when to reach out for help
The stigma of depression vs. other mental health struggles
How common depression can be
March is Self-Harm Awareness Month and what self-harm means
What is Dysthymia and Manic Depressive disorder (MDD) and the differences
Surprising facts about suicidal ideation
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
We would love to connect with you! If you listen to this podcast, please hit the subscribe button so that you never miss an episode and share this podcast with your community and friends. Tag us so we can give a shout out and if you really enjoyed this episode, feel free to share the love and leave a review.
The podcast officially has its own handle and page!
Connect with us here:
https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Check out Christina’s website at:
https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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What we cover:
Harvey shares his personal and professional background and how he became interested in working with this population The creation of the Gender Diverse Care Coalition of NH and understanding the offerings and opportunities for the community The definition of Gender Affirmative Care Common mental health struggles and risks within the LGBTQIA+ community How mental health providers can better support this population Resources for both listeners and mental health professionals to get involvedHow to reach Harvey:
https://www.harveyfeldmancounseling.com
https://genderdiversecarecoalitionnh.com/
Harvey Feldman (he/him) is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in the State of New Hampshire (#2128). He holds a Master's degree in counseling from Goddard College (Plainfield, Vermont) with a focus on clinical issues of gender and sexuality. Harvey is a member of the Community Advisory Board for Dartmouth Hitchcock's Transgender Health Program, and a founding member of the Gender Diverse Care Coalition of New Hampshire. Additionally, Harvey holds a Master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University and an undergraduate degree from Smith College.
We would love to connect with you! If you listen to this podcast, please hit the subscribe button so that you never miss an episode and share this podcast with your community and friends. Tag us so we can give a shout out and if you really enjoyed this episode, feel free to share the love and leave a review.
The podcast officially has its own handle and page!
Connect with us here:
https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
Check out Christina’s website at:
https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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What we cover:
Why staying aware and mindful of your mental health at your workplace is so important How the pandemic changed our work life and environment How this affected peoples’ mental health Signs of a negative workplace Tips to make your workspace more accommodating for your mental health and wellness Take that earned time and leave the guilt Tap into available resources at your workplace. Employee wellness plans (EAP) may include free counseling referrals, gym membership discounts, massage therapy discounts. Ask your HR dept for any hidden wellness perksWe would love to connect with you! If you listen to this podcast, please hit the subscribe button so that you never miss an episode and share this podcast with your community and friends. Tag us so we can give a shout out and if you really enjoyed this episode, feel free to share the love and leave a review.
The podcast officially has its own handle and page!
Connect with us here:
https://www.instagram.com/hillaryandchristina/
**Also don’t forget to drop your computer emoji to let us know you listened to this episode and we’ll be sure to give a shout out!
Check out Christina’s website at:
https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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Why Kristen became a therapist and how “Not Your Average Therapist” came to be What is a “modern therapist” and how treatment approaches have changed over time How does the modern therapy approach differ from traditional styles The presence of fear-mongering around being a therapist The challenges of self-disclosure & social media and how Kristen navigates connecting with her audience while keeping boundaries Kristen shares the impact and feedback she’s received as a therapist and person on social media with a lot of followers Kristen shares her biggest challenges in this journey and what she has learned from them Lastly, and most importantly: Kristen reveals her Dunkin Donut’s coffee order!
About Kristen:
Some may know Kristen as @notyouraveragethrpst on TikTok and Instagram. She is a licensed clinical social worker and a certified alcohol and drug counselor in the state of Maine. Kristen is currently working in rural community mental health as a program clinical supervisor and has been working in the field for 5 years now and loving every minute of it. On her days off, you’ll find Kristen spending time with her husband and 3 year old with a dunkin’ coffee in hand, attempting to make DIY projects from Pinterest and making funny & relatable TikTok or walking around ULTA.
Where to connect with Kristen:
@notyouraveragethrpst on tiktok and instagram
We would love to connect with you! If you listen to this podcast, please hit the subscribe button so that you never miss an episode and share this podcast with your community and friends. Tag us so we can say hi! Also, share with us why you love this podcast so much by leaving us a review!
Find us on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/.
https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/.
Check out Christina’s website at:
https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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Happy New year Everyone!
How the “New Year, New You” mentality can actually be detrimental to our mental health How this mindset can create a culture of constant improvement, or our new found word, “perfection exhaustion” Although it’s healthy to get honest about what may need to change in our lives to a certain extent, it is also healthy to appreciate who we are and where we are in the now We are not projects, we do not always have to be “fixed” How to incorporate the changes you want to make in a realistic, progressive way so you don’t get discouraged and how to do this year round - not just at New Years We get personal and share some positive aspects of our 2021, while also validating that 2021 was very hard for many. Lastl, we share some of our goals and the good things to look forward to in 2022!We would love to connect with you! If you listen to this podcast, please hit the subscribe button so that you never miss an episode and share this podcast with your community and friends. Tag us so we can say hi! Also, share with us why you love this podcast so much by leaving a review!
Find us on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/.
https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/.
Check out Christina’s website at:
https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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Episode #14: “Just be positive”
*We validate that IT IS OK to not be happy + positive 100 percent of the time
*There is nothing “wrong” with you for having negative thoughts at times, in fact it’s natural!
*What’s up with these black and white labels, such as being an Optimist or a Pessimist?
*How being a Realist may actually benefit you vs. not facing the problem or obstacle
*Our intuition and bodies can be alarm systems that serve us by telling us when something is off, and we should be listening
We would love to connect with you! DM, comment and engage with us on IG about what you liked in this episode or ideas for the podcast for the coming 2022 year!
Find us on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/hillarycoughlin/.
https://www.instagram.com/christinacounsels/.
Check out Christina’s website at:
https://www.christinaennabe.com/.
And as always, stay well!
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