What We Learn From The Mental Toughness Of Athletes Who Reveal Mental Illness And Challenge Stigma
This post is from a few years ago but it’s as true now as ever. Michael Phelps’ new film Weight of Gold is a frightening reminder of how depression, loss of identity and suicidality...
198 SelfWork: Debunking the Myths About Suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and I want to be a part of debunking what are commonly believed myths concerning suicide. I also want to make sure you’re safe. If you become...
Five Commitments To Yourself If You Love (Or Have Loved) A Narcissist
Narcissism. That word gets thrown around a good deal these days to describe someone who’s self-absorbed, highly confident, or abrasive. But what is a true narcissist? And what are the troublesome...
Understanding And Overcoming Procrastination
I told myself when we first quarantined that I’d clean out the bathroom drawer where I keep my hairdryer. It’s August and it’s still not cleaned out. Maybe this newly revamped...
How To Forgive Yourself: Five Not So Simple But Important Steps
Most of us are spending more time alone these days, and that might be causing us to look back on past actions with regret. If you’re having a difficult time forgiving yourself for some of...
189 SelfWork: My Story and The Cost of Battling for Control
Transparency about my own journey with mental health has been very important to me, especially since writing on social media. And I’ve named the illnesses that I’ve experienced: panic...
187 SelfWork: Can Certain Anxieties Worsen During Covid-19?
The answer to the title question is yes. Most of us who aren’t in denial about the seriousness of this pandemic are experiencing more anxiety.. We’re washing our hands more – careful about...
Real Men. More Suicide. What Will It Take For Men To Seek Help?
This post was originally written over five years ago. Sadly it’s more true today than it was even then. With all that we’re dealing with these past months worldwide, I fear things will...
184 SelfWork: Healing From Being Bullied
Warning: This episode uses examples from the lives of real people who’ve been bullied by their own parents and partners. So please listen with caution. Here are a couple of numbers, one for the...
How To Not Hate Your Body: Three Ideas That Work (Without Losing One Pound..)
Sometimes I get emails that tear me up with their honesty and vulnerability. Here’s one that particularly touched me. “I wanted to tell you that I really enjoy your podcast! I always...
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