The Morning Struggle

Jessie Asks Ty - The Wave

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"The Wave" at sporting events is a time-honored tradition. But where did it come from? The answer may be more controversial than you think. Stay tuned...

Reality Bites

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not just a great movie, but a mindset that you can overcome. See how your perspective is shaping your world. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC &...

Jessie Asks Ty - Monsters

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

True or false: Monsters are real?... Trick question, monsters are falsely true. Confused? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, M...

Leaving Social Media

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know you want to, so why is it so hard to do? Find out why we just can't stop social media. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Sheph...

Jessie Asks Ty - Weird Body

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bodies may be quirkier than you think. Find out some weird body facts in this episode. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA ...

Sour Grapes and Ostriches

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spoiler alert... this episode contains no grapes or giant birds. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.pod...

Jessie Asks Ty - Otters!

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Otters! Enough said. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to the weekly Newslette...

Compliment Haters

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we shy away from praise and why can it make us feel worse? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.po...

Jessie Asks Ty - Unboxing Videos

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have the guilty pleasure of watching unboxing videos? Do you know why? And what is the deal with cardboard? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC,...

Remember to Remember

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you told yourself to remember an errand and then completely forgot? Why does this happen and how can we avoid it? Stay tuned! Jess...

Jessie Asks Ty. - Over Washing

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cleanliness is next to godliness. So can we be too godly. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.co...

Exploding Head Syndrome

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not an actual head exploding, but this real issue may be keeping you up at night. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMo...

Jessie Asks Ty - Water Slide Tester

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, it is a real job. And no, it may not be as "tubular" as it sounds. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStrug...

Brian Rot

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is brain rot? And are our phones causing it? Want to dive deeper than "digital detox" to find a fix? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC &amp...

Jessie Asks Ty - TV Dinners

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What was your favorite TV or frozen dinner growing up? And who came up with this genius invention in the first place? Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC &amp...

Homey Feeling

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does your house feel like a home? Want to find out how? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com ...

Jessie Asks Ty - New Coke

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Coke. For? Against? What is New Coke? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to...

Binaural Beats

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There may be more to music, sounds, and frequencies than we think. Let's get our brains buff! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepher...

Jessie Asks Ty - Cat in the Box

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why cats love boxes? Us too. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to ...

Tip of the Tongue

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever have trouble finding the right... what do you call it?... not vocabulary... not mouth sounds... words! Find out why. Stay tuned!

Jessie Asks Ty - 80s Inventions

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What were the best inventions of the 80s? Find out with this Jessie Asks Ty segment. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA Th...

Holiday Age Regression

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we all turn into children when visiting our parents? There may be more to it than you think. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty S...

Jessie Asks Ty - Geomythology

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What the heck is Geomythology? And can you name the 7 natural wonders of the world? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA The...

Unfairness

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life isn't fair, that is just a fact. So how do we frame our world to make sure we don't overreact to the little injustices we face everyday. Stay tun...

Jessie Asks Ty - Childhood Outfits

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it, we all were fashionistas in our youth. Just don't pull out the photo albums and year books! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC &am...

Moving

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Moving is one of the most stressful events we encounter, and in this day and age we experience it every three years on average. Is there something we ...

Jessie Asks Ty - Popup Shop

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What kind of popup shop would you pop up? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to...

Feeling Stuck

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you having one of those days where there is no motivation? Like the most mundane chores are excruciating? There may be a chemical reason why. Stay...

Jessie Asks Ty - Apocalypse Foods

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are actual studies based on the old adage "if you could only have one food for the rest of your life?" Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd,...

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASMR is all the rage right now. Whether you love it or feel like nails on a chalkboard, find out why something so quiet is so intense. Stay tuned! Jes...

Jessie Asks Ty - Office Characters

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you identify the psychological disorder for each of The Office characters? And which one are you? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty...

Financial Literacy

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We won't tell you how to be rich, but we can help your emotional reactions to money and your life. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Sh...

Jessie Asks Ty - Mudlarking

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Roll up your pant legs and get out your treasure satchel, we're going mudlarking! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMo...

Frustrations and Annoyances

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we get frustrated? And can we control it? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subsc...

Jessie Asks Ty - Water Pruning

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Water pruning is what happens when your mom tells you to get out of the tub... but you don't! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepher...

Horror Flicks

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like horror movies? Did you know there are different types of flicks and different personalities they attract? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCM...

Haunted Vehicles

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

These haunted vehicles make your '92 Honda Accord with the spotty air conditioning look like a dream. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty...

Stubbornness

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stubbornness! Other than having too many double consonants, this can lead to chemical releases in your brain that make you less productive. Stay tuned...

Nude Beaches

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you love or hate nude beaches, odds are there is more to this practice than you think. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shephe...

Death Contemplation

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does loving life means you need to think about how it may end? It may be more important than you think. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & ...

Classic - Why do today what you can do tomorrow?

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Classic replay. Why do we procrastinate? And do we actually like it as humans? Stay tuned.

Jessie Asks Ty - Traffic Stops

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a favorite traffic stop story? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe t...

Kindness Ripple Effect

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does kindness hold actual weight? And how far can a little kindness move the world around you? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shephe...

Jessie Asks Ty - Underdogs

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is your favorite underdog story and why do we like them so much? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggl...

Cutting Off Your Nose

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard "Cutting off your nose to spite your face"? Want to know what it means and how to avoid the behavior? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, L...

Meditation - Classic Rerun

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is an episode from our classic vault. We will be back next week! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.co...

Jessie Asks Ty - Inside Out Headquarters

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who controls your console inside your Disney's Inside Out style head? And what does that say about you? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & ...

Integrity

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Integrity may not mean what you think it does, so find out if you actually posses this quality! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Sheph...

Jessie Asks Ty - Panda Nannies

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your dream job snuggling baby pandas? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to ...

Kintsugi

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If breaking cereal bowls is a work of art, call me Jackson Pollock! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle....

Host/Hostess Gifts

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you bring a gift to a party? Should you? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe ...

Poops

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you be successful at bowel movements? Yes you can! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com ...

Horses

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A horse is a horse of course! Of course? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to ...

Heat Wave

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing of our summer theme, what does heat do to our mental health, and how to tackle it. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepher...

Jessie Asks Ty - Skittles

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's up with Tasting the Rainbow and what does your favorite color Skittle say about you? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd,...

80's Summer

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dream of the good old days of neon sunglasses and when "find my friends" meant getting on your bike and literally finding friends? Want that fe...

Clue©

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does your choice of Clue© character say about you? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com...

Talking to Animals

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you talk to or for animals? Unless you are a Disney princess is this good or bad for your mental health? The answer might surprise you. Stay tuned!...

Jessie Asks Ty - Fahrenheit 451

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How accurate was Fahrenheit 451? And was Ray Bradbury from the future? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStrugg...

Grief

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know why you don't need to follow the 5 stages of grief? Stay tuned!

Jessie Asks Ty - Deja Vu

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever experienced Deja Vu? Have you ever experienced Deja Vu? Sorry, had to do it :) Stay tuned!

Gritty

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you gritty? Find out if you have what it takes to build your grittiness? Stay tuned? Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorning...

Jessie Asks Ty - Farmers

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What kind of farmer would you be? Want some farmer facts? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.co...

Forgiveness

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you one to hold grudges? How does forgiveness play into mental health? And what does forgiveness actually mean? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC...

Jessie Asks Ty - Oh No! Moments

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had an Oh No! moment? Want to know why helium makes your voice higher? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA Th...

Jokes

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Got any good jokes? Why do we obsess so much on comedy and how can we use this to better our lives? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty S...

Jessie Asks Ty - Grade to Teach

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What grade would you teach if you had the choice? And enjoy some facts about teachers and our education system. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LP...

Bad Friends

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have frien-emies? Why are we so drawn to these types of people and what do we do about it? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty She...

Jessie Asks Ty - Imaginary Friends

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you have an imaginary friend growing up? Do you have one now? Should you? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMornin...

Ballet

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a ballerina? If this is your favorite pastime or not, ballet has some tangible benefits to your wellbeing. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC,...

Jessie Asks Ty - Unfinished Business

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have any unfinished business? Also want some ghost facts? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.pod...

Big Hair

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is hair so important? And what does being successful at hair even mean? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningS...

How to Learn

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No Jessie Asks Ty this week. Instead we bring you an additional full Sunday episode about how to successfully learn something new. Stay tuned! Jessie ...

Biophilic Design

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Think you know why plants are important? The answer may surprise you. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggl...

Jessie Asks Ty - Mandela Effect

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is history not what you remember? You may not be alone. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com ...

Food Cravings

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know why we crave foods and what is happening in our bodies and brains? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorn...

Jessie Asks Ty - Wizard of Oz

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to match your personality to a Wizard of Oz character? It might not be what you think. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd,...

Downsizing

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have the mental fortitude to downsize? And why would you want to aim for less? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA T...

Jessie Asks Ty - Dreams

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do your dreams mean? Find out now. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to t...

Patience

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How...patient...are...you? And find out how to build this skill. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.pod...

Jessie Asks Ty - Call Signs

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an aviator style call sign? Want one? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subs...

Personal Mascots

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you harness the power of a personal mascot? And why do why even use mascots in modern society. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty...

Jessie Asks Ty - Lucky 13

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can the number 13 be lucky? Find out why this number might not be as unlucky as you think. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, ...

Compulsive Buying

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How many clicks are too many when it comes to shopping? Find out what reward loops our brain produces when we compulsively shop. Stay tuned! Jessie Sh...

Hormone Cycles

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn about how hormones affect your mental health? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean....

Christmas Songs

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas songs in March?? Why not! Stay tuned. Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to the w...

Getting A Raise

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what to say or how to think when asking for a raise? Find out in this episode. Stay tuned!  Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd...

Pencils

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yep, how the pencil can make you successful! Learn what happens to your brain when you write vs type. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty...

Jessie Asks Ty - MTB Trail Rating

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are into mountain biking or not, find out how trails are rated so you're in the know! Stay tuned. Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty She...

Phubbing

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Take a phone, add some snubbing... Phubbing! Are you a phone snubber? Find out how to fix this bad habit. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC/LPC &...

Critical Ignoring

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does critical ignoring even mean? And is it ok to ignore in some situations? Stay tuned. TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to the weekly...

Jessie Asks Ty - Costumes

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie asks Ty about costumes. Do you have a favorite? Do you go beyond just halloween? Stay tuned! TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to the ...

Cosplay

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is cosplay good for your mental health? It may just be the missing key! Stay tuned. TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to the weekly Newslette...

Perfect Kills Creative

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your perfectionism holding you back? Join Jessie and Ty to find out why being imperfect may just be the answer. Stay tuned! TheMorningStruggle.podb...

Jessie Asks Ty - Accents

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's your favorite accents? And why! Stay tuned. TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE  Buy the TMS Gear at the ...

Negative Nelly

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you complain? Is it justified? Stay tuned to find out! www.TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE  Buy the TMS G...

Romantic Relationships

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for love in all the wrong places? Join us to find out why. Stay tuned! TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HER...

Jessie Asks Ty - TMNT

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some Heroes on a Half Shell? Visit TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE  Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE 

Nostalgia

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's get sentimental! Visit TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE  Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE 

Ugly Duckling

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Visit TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com  Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE  Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HE...