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Asking for help with your mental health can feel really hard. However, leaning into support is a powerful act of courage.

In this week's episode, Bryan and Dr. Anastasia Ristau talk about stepping into the space of vulnerability and surrendering into help.

Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare.

As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.

(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)

95 episodes

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Why Asking For Help Can Be So Hard & Why It's A Radical Act Of Courage

Take What Serves. Leave the Rest.

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Asking for help with your mental health can feel really hard. However, leaning into support is a powerful act of courage.

In this week's episode, Bryan and Dr. Anastasia Ristau talk about stepping into the space of vulnerability and surrendering into help.

Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare.

As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.

(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)

95 episodes

#Fitness #Mental Health #Bryan Piatt

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Gentle Reminders: Take Them If They Serve You 45:50

26 weeks ago45:50

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Being human is quite the experience. And sometimes we need compassionate reminders along the way. In this week's episode, we're exploring some of those. Bryan is joined by Dr. Anastasia Ristau as they discuss the things they often remind themselves of, with the intention that they may be helpful for you, too. Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare . As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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"Fake Stories Producing Real Emotions" with OCD Therapist Sierra Claeson 34:01

32 weeks ago34:01

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OCD is very clever at getting people to immerse themselves in fake stories that feel very real, and pull them away from the present moment. As a Twin Cities based OCD therapist, Sierra Claeson works with her clients to help them learn how to not take OCD's bait, and stay connected to the here and now. In this week's episode of the podcast, Bryan talks to Sierra about her work treating OCD, her passion for inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT), the courage it takes to get help, and much more. Sierra is the co-founder of Out of the Woods Counseling . She sees clients virtually in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Why Asking For Help Can Be So Hard & Why It's A Radical Act Of Courage 34:25

34 weeks ago34:25

34:25

Asking for help with your mental health can feel really hard. However, leaning into support is a powerful act of courage. In this week's episode, Bryan and Dr. Anastasia Ristau talk about stepping into the space of vulnerability and surrendering into help. Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare . As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Living The "Middle Path" with OCD Therapist Lucy Grantz 33:25

35 weeks ago33:25

33:25

Lucy Grantz lived almost 30 years with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and didn't know it. She is now a therapist specializing in the treatment of it. In this week's episode Bryan talks to Lucy about a number of things, including: Getting diagnosed with OCD in her 40's. Interacting with mindfulness practices while living with OCD. Focusing on living the "middle path". Creating space for the grief that comes with an OCD diagnosis. Lucy Grantz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Southwest Minneapolis. She runs a private practice called Pivot Psychotherapy . As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Why A Mental Health Diagnosis Can Be Empowering 35:15

39 weeks ago35:15

35:15

Receiving a mental health diagnosis can activate a wide array of emotions. In this episode, we're exploring how a diagnosis can be an empowering experience - even as you experience all the other emotions that might be coming along with it, too. Bryan is joined, once again, by Dr. Anastasia Ristau . They discuss how a diagnosis can validate what you're experiencing - and give you a path forward to show up for your life in a more expansive way. They also offer a special message to parents who might be maneuvering a mental health diagnosis for their children. Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare . As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Maneuvering The Change of Seasons with Kelly Grosklags 30:38

41 weeks ago30:38

30:38

Here we are in the change of seasons. No doubt that this time of the year holds great beauty. It can also feel tender for some of us when it comes to our mental and emotional health. In this week’s episode we’re talking about it. Bryan and Kelly Grosklags talk about meeting ourselves gently as we ride the many seasons of our life. They discuss why the season change can sometimes be difficult - and ways to nurture yourself through it. Also, how different seasons may hold deep tenderness when it comes to grief and loss. Kelly Grosklags is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), author, podcast host, and Founder of "Conversations with Kelly". As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Insights From My First Eight Months of Being A Therapist 41:18

43 weeks ago41:18

41:18

It's been about eight months since Bryan has been working as a mental health therapist. In this episode, he shares some of what he's learned along the way that may help you if you're in therapy - or interested in exploring the process. Bryan is interviewed by Kelly Grosklags about what the past eight months have been like for him. They talk about finding a therapist that is a good fit, the safe space that is often cultivated in a therapy session, naming when imposter syndrome shows up, cultivating a root system to weather the ebbs and flows of life - and much more. Kelly Grosklags is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), author, podcast host, and Founder of Conversations with Kelly. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. Click here to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation if you are interested in working with Bryan. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Nurturing Our Relationship With Uncertainty 35:21

47 weeks ago35:21

35:21

To be uncertain is to be human. And yet, sitting in uncertainty can be a very uncomfortable experience. In this week's episode, Bryan explores with Dr. Anastasia Ristau what it means to nurture our relationship with uncertainty - and how to start showing up for our life in the midst of the questions. If uncertainty is feeling especially prominent in your life right now, this episode is meant to provide some comfort and hope. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare . Click here to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation with Bryan if you're interest in working with him. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Breaking The Rumination Cycle & Reconnecting With The Present Moment 26:12

48 weeks ago26:12

26:12

Rumination can feel all-consuming when we're in the depths of it. Churning over and over again in our mind - thinking we're solving our worries. In reality, rumination is often pulling us further and further away from what's most important to us. In this episode, Bryan talks the process of noticing when we're ruminating - and reconnecting to what's most important to us in the present moment. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. If you are interested in working with Bryan, click here to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation with him. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Maneuvering The Emotions of the Presidential Election 35:34

51 weeks ago35:34

35:34

Many are experiencing strong emotions about the upcoming Presidential election. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about. Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about the process of taking care of yourself if things are feeling emotionally charged right now. Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare . As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. Click here if you are interested in working with Bryan and want to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation. Learn more about Bryan here. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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"Living Well" According to our Values with Dr. Marisa Mazza 42:57

52 weeks ago42:57

42:57

We all experience thoughts that can feel distressing and sometimes pull us away from how we want to be living our life. For people living with OCD, this experience is amplified. This week, Bryan talks to Dr. Marisa Mazza who is helping people living with OCD maneuver the noise of their mind and lean into what’s most important to them. She talks about disengaging from our thoughts, rooting into our values, and her definition of what it means to "live well". Dr. Mazza is a licensed psychologist, and founder of choicetherapy , a group practice specializing in evidence-based treatments for OCD and anxiety. She is also faculty at the International OCD Foundation's Behavioral Therapy Training Institute , and author of "The ACT Workbook for OCD: Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Exposure Skills to Live Well with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" . As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest. Click here to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation with Bryan if you are interested in working with him. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Out of Our Heads. Into Our Hearts. Under the Sun. 34:51

1 year ago34:51

34:51

Summer is a time of the year that many look forward to. It can also bring with it some nuances that may play a role in our mental and emotional health. That's what we're exploring in this week's episode. Bryan chats with Dr. Anastasia Ristau about the shifting in day-to-day routines that happens in the summer for some of us. They also explore the expectations that we may place on this time of the year, the unique challenges facing parents in the summer - and much more. Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare . As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest. Click here to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation with Bryan, if you're interested in working with him. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Maneuvering The "Portals" That Arise Throughout The Day 18:06

1 year ago18:06

18:06

Each and every day we have different portals that arise along the path. Uncomfortable spaces that we step into - often with meaningful experiences on the other side. Although the pull to avoid the portal is strong - Bryan explores, in this episode, the importance of having the courage to step in. He talks about how it often leads to living a life in alignment with what's most important to us. Bryan explores creating space for our thoughts, emotions, and sensations in our bodies - the idea of "showing up" before we feel ready - and much more. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Allowing Ourselves To Be Imperfect Along the Healing Path 41:48

1 year ago41:48

41:48

Have you ever felt like the constant need to "heal" and "grow" sometimes pulls you away from living life in the present moment? We're exploring this in today's episode. In this conversation with Dr. Anastasia Ristau, Bryan talks about finding that balance of doing the "deep work", and also noticing when we might be slipping into the mentality that we constantly need to be "fixed". Dr. Anastasia Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare . If you live in Minnesota and are interested in working with Bryan, click here to set up a free 15-minute mental health therapy phone consultation with him. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Infertility: The Journey & The Lessons Learned with Beth Anderson 1:15:23

1 year ago1:15:23

1:15:23

This episode is intended to help anyone experiencing the impact of infertility feel less alone. In this week's episode, we're hearing the story of Beth Anderson. Beth opens up about her experience with infertility and in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, which has included seven miscarriages over the past four years - and also the birth of her beautiful baby boy. Beth shares what the journey has looked like for her and her husband Nate, how the experience has shifted the way she lives her life, what has felt supportive from other people along the way, and much more. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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"The OCD Blog" Founder Shares His Mental Health Story 43:36

1 year ago43:36

43:36

Expressing his mental and emotional experience through drawing has been a healing outlet for Justin Jordan-Lake. He's now sharing his art through "The OCD Blog" , providing light for others living with obsessive-compulsive disorder. In this week's episode, Bryan talks to Justin about his OCD journey, his approach to recovery, the intention behind "The OCD Blog", and much more. You can follow "The OCD Blog" on Instagram: @theocdblog. As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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What Does It Mean To "Be Gentle" With Yourself? Let's Discuss 34:40

1 year ago34:40

34:40

What does it mean to be gentle with yourself? In the fast-paced world we find ourselves in, it can sometimes be hard to cultivate a sense of gentleness towards ourselves. Bryan explores this more deeply with Dr. Anastasia Ristau in this week's episode. They discuss how "being gentle" may look different for everyone, how a gentle action towards ourself may vary depending on what we're experiencing in the moment, and much more. Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist, and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare . As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Reframing OCD Treatment as a Spiritual Practice with Reverend Katie O'Dunne 50:18

1 year ago50:18

50:18

Many people with OCD experience obsessions related to God, spirituality, and their faith. Reverend Katie O'Dunn is helping bridge the gap between spiritual traditions and effective treatment for OCD. In this episode, Bryan talks to Katie about religious and moral scrupulosity and how it can manifest for some people living with OCD. She also talks about how she is reframing effective OCD treatment as a spiritual practice, and how she's seen therapy help people deepen their relationship with God. Katie also shares her own personal journey of living with OCD. Katie is an ordained minister and interfaith chaplain. She is also the Founder and Director of "Stick with the Ick", and lead advocate for the International OCD Foundation . Katie shares that running is a spiritual practice for her and - as an endurance athlete - she is working towards running an ultra marathon in every state to raise awareness about OCD. Follow Katie on Instagram: @revkrunsbeyondocd Visit her website here . As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Creating Space To Acknowledge, Feel and Express Our Emotions 43:16

1 year ago43:16

43:16

Learning to truly lean in, feel, and express what is arising in our body is some of the most nuanced and deep work we can step into as a human being. Especially living in a world that is often telling us to keep our emotions hidden. In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about the process of honoring our own emotional landscape. As mentioned in the episode, this conversation was inspired by this video on TikTok . Bryan and Dr. Ristau talk about the courage it takes to trust the process when an emotion arises, holding space for others when they are maneuvering an emotion - and much more. Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare . As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Mental Compulsions, Mindfulness & Maneuvering "Pure OCD" with Lauren Rosen 51:59

1 year ago51:59

51:59

Lauren Rosen started experiencing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) when she was seven years old, and wouldn't be properly diagnosed for 17 years. She's now transformed her own journey into a career as a mental health therapist supporting people living with OCD. In this episode, Bryan talks to Lauren about her mental health story, the manifestation of OCD often referred to as "Pure OCD", mindfulness, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and much more. Lauren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Founder of "The Center for the Obsessive Mind" , and co-host of the Purely OCD podcast . You can follow Lauren on Instagram: @theobsessivemind. If you are interested in working with Bryan you can click here to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation for OCD & anxiety therapy in the state of Minnesota. You can also email him at bryan@stateofmindtherapy.com. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Grief, Celebrating Average & Being Honest About Our Pain with Colleen Lindstrom 59:52

2 years ago59:52

59:52

In a world that is constantly telling us we need to be perfect, Colleen Lindstrom is on a mission to help us all celebrate the beauty in the average of life. In this episode, Colleen joins Bryan and Kelly Grosklags of the "See My Grief" podcast. Colleen is a former radio host in the Twin Cities, creator of The Bronze Medal Life and host of The Bronze Medal Life podcast . Colleen shares more about The Bronze Medal Life and her relationship with grief after the loss of her three month old daughter. Colleen, Kelly and Bryan also discuss being honest with others about our pain, and much more. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Life Is A Journey, Not A Destination: Shifting Awareness To The Moment 40:22

2 years ago40:22

40:22

There is deep messaging in our world that happiness is somewhere off in the future. "I'll be happy when...". While setting goals and working towards things we want to create can be deeply powerful, the journey that we take to get there can often get lost in the mix. In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about the idea that life is a journey that we are all on, not a destination that we arrive at. They discuss being open to the detours along the way in life, connecting to the subtle nature of the present moment, showing up before we are ready, and much more. Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare . As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Creating Space For What Arises This Holiday Season 37:30

2 years ago37:30

37:30

The holidays are a beautiful time of the year, and can also be very tender for some of us. In this week's episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about creating space for what arises this holiday season when it comes to our mental and emotional health. They discuss the shifting of routines that often happens, listening to signals from our bodies that we need some self care, creating new traditions, and much more. Dr. Ristau is a licensed psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at Prairiecare . As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Maneuvering Flying Anxiety with Jenny Matthews 40:13

2 years ago40:13

40:13

Getting on an airplane activates anxiety for many people. In this week's episode, Bryan talks to Jenny Matthews about maneuvering flying anxiety. Jenny is a licensed mental health therapist, and founder of State of Mind Therapy . Jenny talks about her personal experience with flying anxiety, different core fears that people often have when getting on an airplane, and ways to maneuvering the anxiety when it arrives before and during the flight. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. Follow Jenny on Instagram: @state.of.mind.therapy (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Photographer Jared Fessler Shares His Experience with Anxiety 38:07

2 years ago38:07

38:07

You can often find Jared Fessler up close and personal at concerts in the Twin Cities, photographing artists from Taylor Swift to Queen. All experiences that would have been extremely difficult for him several years ago he was struggling with intense anxiety. In this episode, Bryan talks to Jared about how anxiety forced him to start avoiding places like large crowds and driving in the car. He also shares how anxiety latched onto the fear of getting sick, working through resistance to mental health medication, and much more. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. You can check out Jared's website here . Follow him on Instagram: @jaredfesslerphotography & @jarredfessler (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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How Our Assumptions About Others May Be Impacting Us 38:13

2 years ago38:13

38:13

We've all done it. Assuming that we know exactly what another person is thinking, feeling, or experiencing in a given moment. This week on the podcast, Bryan talks to Dr. Anastasia Ristau about how those assumptions we make may be impacting us more than we realize. Dr. Ristau talks about the act of pausing when we notice we're making an assumption, opening up to the possibility of alternate explanations, communicating with our loved ones about assumptions we're making, and much more. Dr. Ristau is a Licensed Psychologist and the Director of Psychotherapeutics at PrairieCare . As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Being Healthy In An Unhealthy World With Pilar Gerasimo 1:03:31

2 years ago1:03:31

1:03:31

How do we carve out space to nurture our health in the world we find ourselves in every day? That’s a question that Pilar Gerasimo has devoted this stage of her career to exploring. In this week's episode, Pilar joins Bryan to talk about the "unhealthy default reality", what it means to be a "healthy deviant", developing survival skills for the new era, and much more. Pilar is a health journalist and author of the book, "The Healthy Deviant: A Rule Breaker's Guide to Being Healthy in an Unhealthy World" . She's also the Founding Editor of Experience Life Magazine and co-host of The Living Experiment podcast. As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Honoring Life’s ”Difficult Gifts” with Dr. Courtney Burnett 55:22

2 years ago55:22

55:22

Dr. Courtney Burnett says getting diagnosed with brain cancer has radically shifted how she lives her life, and had a profound impact on her mental and emotional health. In this podcast, Bryan talks to Dr. Burnett about getting diagnosed with a brain tumor in Thailand at the age of 29, and how the diagnosis has taught her how to live more in the present moment. Dr. Burnett is a practicing physician, public speaker, and author of the book "Difficult Gifts" . She is also the creator of the blog "Elephant. Lotus. Brain Tumor" . As always - take what serves you - and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)…

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Portaging For a Purpose: A Conversation with Evan Hansen 1:00:14

2 years ago1:00:14

1:00:14

In 2021, Evan Hansen set out on a journey to raise awareness about suicide prevention. He ended up carrying a canoe over 300 miles across the state of Minnesota. He went on to write the book, "Into the Wind" . In this episode, Bryan talks to Evan about why he decided to make this journey, his own mental health story, opening up to taking medication for his mental health as a man of faith, and much more. As always take what serves you, and leave the rest. Check out Evan's "Portage for a Purpose" Facebook page . Learn more about the upcoming Portage for a Purpose 5K here . (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional) If you, or someone you know, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline .…

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Bringing Awareness To Your Relationship With Reassurance 38:05

2 years ago38:05