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Episodes
The Reality of Anxiety
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety is pervasive. It wiggles it's way into the corners of our lives. This episode is a healthy dose of validation for you, my friend. I s...
The Roots of Anxiety
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you are dealing with anxiety, the first question is always, WHY?! People want to know why they feel so chaotic and stuck in it all of th...
Ditch COVID Anxiety
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people are experiencing a very STUCK feeling after a year (or more!) of the pandemic. They aren't able to break out of the fear, insecur...
Yes, You CAN.
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will help you get out of a FUNK! Life presents us with a lot of choices. And a lot of opportunities to make excuses. Betwe...
Recovering From Codependency
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Third episode of the Codependency Series...Recovering from Codependency. Let's get down to business. On this week's podca...
The Reality of Codependency: The Series
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue onward with an exploration of codependency- The Roots, The Reality and The Recovery. Todays episode will help you...
Roots of Codependency: The Series
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is the first of a 3 episode series on codependency. Let's Go There! Last year's short episode on codependency was the most li...
New Intentions
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With every new year (or week), it's a great idea to set a new theme, a new intention. Where we place an intention, our attention goes. In thi...
What's Good Here?
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In one simple phrase, I will teach you to get rid of self-defeating, negative and unwanted thoughts. Follow my process and soon you will see ...
Holiday Help
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how in the heck you are going to make it through the Holiday season THIS year?! I've got your back with a nifty pep talk. In this e...
Lessons of a Therapist
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is personal. It’s an introduction to me! People are often curious about why the heck a therapist would have a podcast, much le...
Everyday Impatience
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself rushing through life- even when it’s not necessary? Maybe it’s a conversation or a task- we are always in...
Defense is Disconnection
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Defensiveness keeps us disconnected from each other. We all get defensive. It’s just a human thing. It prevents us from being present in wh...
Men's Mental Health Part 2
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it…Men do not always handle life or stress the same as women do, and it baffles us women to no end. How can we better communic...
Men and Mental Health
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a CANDID conversation about men’s mental health. Although the majority of my listeners are women, I’ve gott...
The Most Important Connection
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So many people are feeling disconnected these days. From their friends, their family…but most importantly from themselves. How can you tell...
Let's Begin Again
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I wanted to share an idea that has really helped me in the past (and this week, frankly) deal with both hard stuff and uncertainty.&nb...
How to Worry
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s worry, and then there’s anxiety, and they are very different. Worry, also sometimes called pervasive thinking, is where we future...
The Comparison Game
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking about something we ALL deal with at some level- whether it’s at work or at home. Comparison culture. We are conditioned...
Don't Panic
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t Panic A lot of people suffer with panic attacks. I’m discussing panic today because there’s a lot we can do to reduce and manage ...
Everything is Temporary
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever have those days (or weeks) when nothing goes as planned? Yep, me too! This is pretty much how life has been over the course of this pand...
There is Nothing Wrong With You
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Newsflash! There is nothing wrong with you! We live in a world that tells us that we’re not ok, and we can either ignore that, or we can co...
Rolling With Changes
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a therapist, I’m hearing from a lot of my clients about the impact of this pandemic over time on people’s lives. Change is hard. And i...
The Cell Phone Habit
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got a Cell Phone Habit? Yep, me too. I just returned from spending a week camping in the woods. No cellphones, no rings, no dings. Just enjoy...
Dealing With Pandemia
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with Pandemia Are you struggling to deal with all of the constant change and chaos in the world right now? Yes, lots of people are. I...
Anger is Not The Answer
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get really angry and not know how to move forward? It is an easy place to get stuck! Anger is a “secondary emotion.” Anger is...
One Year Later
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks my 1 year anniversary of doing this podcast. I have recorded 52 episodes, baby! I thought it would be fun to talk with you ab...
A Little Pep Talk
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we all need a pep talk! Don’t you think? Things are really hard right now. This pandemic has been going for a few months, and ...
It's Not About You
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s very natural for us to take things personally. It’s normal brain behavior actually! Other people’s actions hurt our feelings somet...
In My Head
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monkey Mind. Overthinking. Thought Loops. Any of these sound familiar? You might be living in your head! When we live in our heads, our...
Self-Help Yourself: A How To
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Therapists are regular people with regular problems. We fight with our families, get irritated about traffic and get down in the dumps. That’...
Leave Relationships Like a Grownup
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, a relationship is just not a good fit. Friends, lovers and even family…. You get to choose who you allow to be a part of your li...
Burnout Culture
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in an ever-increasing culture of burnout, and it’s time for change! What’s Burnout? It’s what happens when we are repeate...
Where to Begin
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Personal growth is great and all...but most people have no idea where to begin. This podcast will help you get started in a healthy dir...
Make a Difference
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get very specific about the actual process of "making a difference." You can't do everything, but you CAN do something. The world is in...
Moving Forward
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's move forward. In our own time, in our own way. In this episode, we discuss how you can begin to move out of "pandemia" and into your li...
Make Love Not War
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are there unhealthy dynamics in your relationships? Most of us have areas in which we could improve our friendships and partnerships. L...
Stay The F in Bed
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it is the absolute most appropriate thing to do to stay in bed. Or take a day off. Or say no. You get my drift. Let's talk about wh...
Is Your Thinking Helpful?
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The CBT Series Continues! Therapists often help people examine their thinking as part of our work. Every situation leads us to thoughts and f...
Learn a Basic Therapy Method
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to get a peek inside the therapists office, here is your chance! I am teaching you all about a method of therapy that you c...
Glennon Doyle IS Therapy
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I tell you about one of my role models, Glennon Doyle and why her work can go ahead and count as therapeutic. Learn ab...
Learn Your Trauma Response
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a therapist, I'd have to say that a worldwide pandemic qualifies as trauma. Let's talk about it. Do you understand what exactly trauma IS?...
What to do with FEAR
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are plenty of situations in which fear is very helpful. Every day, all of the time...not so much. Learn the basics of how fear impacts ...
The Importance of Perspective
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In every moment, we have a choice about what kind of perspective we want to take. In April 2020, our perspective is very important as we face...
10 Ways to Stay Sane
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The world is having a massive crisis right now and we are in the middle of it. Are you losing your freaking mind yet?! Perhaps we need ...
Codependency
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Codependency Education is necessary if you want to stop putting everyone else's needs before your own. Find show notes and more at: https://w...
Depression and Teens
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's all fine and dandy to discuss depression in adults...But what about kids?! What about the teens? Let's talk about the epidemic of teen d...
Depression Series: How to Help
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our depression series I talk about how we can help someone who is suffering with depression. We all know someone who is...
A Tiny Bit About Depression
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the tip of the iceberg on depression. We could talk for hours about it...but let's start with some common symptoms, shall we?...
Problem? Or Opportunity?!
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's your mindset around life's difficulties? Listen in as I talk about the benefit of seeing problems in a different way. All it takes is ...
Anything is Possible!
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We know lot about how to make our dreams a reality and today I'm digging in to teach you a bit more about this idea. Got dreams? Come h...
Get Some Action in 2020
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about SEX! One of the subjects that comes up a ton in the therapy office is lack of intimacy. Not having enough sexy time? O...
The Drama Triangle
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you handle intense interactions? Learn about the different roles we play in drama and how you can work to be as functional as possible...
Deal With an Angry Person
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about how to deal with an angry person. It's important to get right in there and have that confrontation with someone ...
Mini Episode! How to Stop Overthinking
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get Monkey Mind? That out of control thinking can drive us nutty! In this Mini Episode, learn some simple steps to STOP ove...
5 Minutes to a Calmer You
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sit Down and Breathe! Everyone would benefit from a 5 minute morning sit. 5 Minutes of calm breathing to start your day will do you a w...
10 Ways to Get Stuff Done
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to get stuff done? The to do list can get long, am I right?! Join me today as I give you TEN ways to be more productive...
This Naked Mind: A Book Review
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am going outside the box and reviewing a book called This Naked Mind. This book looks at our relationship with alcohol and sheds some...
The Holiday Suck
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Holidays take a lot out of us. Between family obligations, social obligations, and the utter overindulgence, we need a recovery period af...
We are all ANXIOUS!
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're really anxious. Epidemic proportion anxious. Almost 20% of the population in the United States of America identifies them s...
Assumptions Ruin Your Reality
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's high time we stop listening to those stories in our heads...our assumptions. Let’s talk about how we can improve our relationships wit...
The Best Way to Communicate
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Assertive communication, while it takes a bit of practice, is the bomb. In today's episode I will define, give benefits and tell you how and ...
Gratitude is What's For Dinner!
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's Thanksgiving week...Let chaos reign! This season it's time to take things up a notch with some gratitude. ********* **Links ...
No One Needs Your Advice
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not to be rude, but, seriously. We do not need to keep dispensing our advice to each other. It is an in-effective means of communicatio...
How to Be Nice to You
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sh!t talk yourself?! Not helpful. Learn how to practice the simple act of Self-Compassion in this episode. You might also enjoy taking...
Social F-ing Media
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as a therapist discusses social media and what we can do in our own lives to use it for good and not evil. ********* **Links and Resou...
Get out of Your Comfort Zone
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's not just a cliche- life really does begin at the end of your comfort zone. There are a multitude of reasons why this is the case and I will tell ...
How to Deal With Drama
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the episode you've all been waiting for! I will help you put an end to the drama already! Get some information about why some people cause so ...
Get to Know Your Brain; Simple Neuroscience For Better Mental Health
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard the expression "You are not your thoughts?" In this episode I talk about why it's important to get to know your brain. It is a machine in y...
Validation is a New Fad And Important For Relationship Help
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get with it! Validation is a new fad. Just kidding, but it IS a very important thing...if you want to have relationships. We all need validation to fe...
Take a Vacation; It Will Help Your Mental Health
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You are busting your butt out there friend! It's time to plan your next vacation. Learn about why taking vacation is very important for your life and ...
The Importance of Boundaries and How To Set Them
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a behind the door episode about something I talk about all of the time in therapy sessions...Boundaries!Do you understand the concept of bound...
How's Your Relationship with Yourself?
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How's your relationship with yourself? Listen as I discuss how you can dig in and improve your relationship with yourself. Learn some trick...
What To Do About Gossip
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Humans gossip. Learn why we do it, why it sucks and get some concrete strategies for not continuing this damaging behavior.Get in touch anytime at inf...
How to Do Self Help
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in, as Rebecca deals with an irritating situation in her life like a pro! Learn from a therapist how to analyze yourself when you are hac...
Welcome to Take Out Therapy; Why This Podcast Exists
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Find out about me! I will give you the scoop on who I am and what I am hoping to do through this podcast. Join me in my journey!Get in touch anytime a...
A Difficult Conversation
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should you even bother having a difficult conversation with someone?! In this episode I will teach you why it's ALWAYS a good idea to have hard conver...