UnStruggling: Mental Wellness For Everyday People

What Gets You Going?

unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com (Old Lady Dodge, Raven) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Old Lady Dodge and Raven talk about ways to get motivated and moving in the morning. They share what helps them get motivated and stay on track, some strategies that worked for them in the past, and how to help someone who’s depressed and struggles to get going.Send us a comment, question, or suggestion at unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com. | Unstruggle with us on social media! Subscribe on YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Say “hi!” on unstrugglingpodcast.com .

Before You Hit Your Limit

unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com (Raven, Old Lady Dodge) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Raven and Old Lady Dodge talk about the importance of relaxing regularly before you’re overwhelmed or at your breaking point. They discuss signs of stress, what to do if you start spiraling, and ways to make common relaxation advice practical and personal.Send us a comment, question, or suggestion at unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com. | Unstruggle with us on social media! Subscribe on YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Say “hi!” on unstrugglingpodcast.com .

What Scares You?

unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com (Old Lady Dodge, Raven) — Wed, 1 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Old Lady Dodge and Raven talk about the difference between anxiety and stress, and how to work through fear and anxiety. Old Lady Dodge gets vulnerable by sharing the dreams she has when she’s stressed out, and Raven opens up about what’s currently causing her anxiety. Send us a comment, question, or suggestion at unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com. | Unstruggle with us on social media! Subscribe on YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Say “hi!” on unstrugglingpodcast.com .

Building New Traditions

unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com (Raven, Old Lady Dodge) — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:45:00 +0000

Raven and Old Lady Dodge talk about the benefits of establishing traditions, and why someone might want to change their holiday traditions. They share simple ways you can start approaching the holidays differently, and discuss some of the difficulties with family and holiday gatherings.Send us a comment, question, or suggestion at unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com. | Unstruggle with us on social media! Subscribe on YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Say “hi!” on unstrugglingpodcast.com .

Holiday Cheer and Holiday Chill

unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com (Old Lady Dodge, Raven) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Old Lady Dodge and Raven discuss their attitudes toward holiday celebrations during the festive season. They share some of their traditions for this time of year, frustrations with giving and receiving gifts, and why the holidays can be a stressful time for some people.Send us a comment, question, or suggestion at unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com. | Unstruggle with us on social media! Subscribe on YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Say “hi!” on unstrugglingpodcast.com .

Pessimism, Pleasantries, and Taking Control

unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com (Old Lady Dodge, Raven) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Raven and Old Lady Dodge talk about constructive pessimism vs defeatism, and navigating stressful situations by finding one way to take control. They discuss setting time boundaries when socializing as one way to take control, and they share their different views on polite and straightforward communication during social gatherings.Send us a comment, question, or suggestion at unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com. | Unstruggle with us on social media! Subscribe on YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Say “hi!” on unstrugglingpodcast.com .

Weight. Wait ... Don't Strap On the Holiday Feedbag

unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com (Old Lady Dodge, Raven) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Old Lady Dodge and Raven talk about moderating food intake during the festive season, and the dilemma of whether one should indulge or practice restraint this time of year. They discuss mindful eating tips, the influence of anxiety on how people engage with food at social gatherings, and the social pressure at holiday gatherings to continuously eat.Send us a comment, question, or suggestion at unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com. | Unstruggle with us on social media! Subscribe on YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Say “hi!” on unstrugglingpodcast.com .

Will Gratitude Fix Your Problems?

unstrugglingpodcast@gmail.com (Old Lady Dodge, Raven) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:30:00 +0000

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UnStruggling: Mental Wellness For Everyday People

What Gets You Going?

Before You Hit Your Limit

What Scares You?

Building New Traditions

Holiday Cheer and Holiday Chill

Pessimism, Pleasantries, and Taking Control

Weight. Wait ... Don't Strap On the Holiday Feedbag

Will Gratitude Fix Your Problems?

Realities of Therapy pt1…Every Session Isn’t About Trauma

OLD…Who You Calling Old?!

High Expectations…When Are They Too High?

Dealing With Family Drama

Mental Wellness During and After Crisis

Which Family Member Rocks the Boat?

Mental Health Pep Talk

Making Peace with Accepting Compliments

Down and Dirty

Making Peace with Disagreement

Got This Under Control

Making Peace with Imperfection

A Friend Who Turned Their Back

Making Peace with Asking for Help

Stories to Make You Smile

Making Peace with Apologizing

Making Peace with Making Mistakes

Can You Spare Five Minutes?

Don't Say It

Personal Boundaries Part5…Your Dealbreakers

Scent or Smell Your Nose Knows

Personal Boundaries Part4…Your Energy, Your Job

Sick of Being Sick

Personal Boundaries Part3…Your Pleasure, Your Desire

Who Comforts You?

Small Talk and Deeper Conversations

Why Don't People Like Me?

2023 What Do You See?

The Gift of Reaching Out

Holiday Ho Hos and Hummus

Setting Personal Boundaries Part2…Your Space, Your Stuff

Ding, Quack, Vibrate...Made You Look!

Setting Personal Boundaries Part1…Your Emotions, Your Time

Carrying Holiday Guilt

The Basics of Setting Boundaries

Seasonal Depression, Holiday Stress…Time to Learn Something

Special Gifts Don't Come In A Box

Healthy Conflict and Difficult Conversations

The Dreaded Co-worker

Uncomplicating Your Relationship With the Holiday Season

Don't Let That Bully Get to You

Grounding When You’ve Hit Your Limit

Denial and Crutches

Facing Your Inner Demons

Mental Wellness Toolbox Empty? Let's Fix That!

Building Resilience

Good friend, Bad Friend...Means Well Friend

Be Kind to Yourself

Frozen In Fear

Get Out of My Personal Space...I Gotta Breathe

Learning Self-Acceptance After Experiencing Abuse

God, Buddha, The Universe...Mental Health Boosters?

Comparison, Goals, and Disappointment

Is Love All You Need...NOPE!

A How-to On Emotional Validation

Shopping. It’s a Mood-Lifter For Sure!

It’s Valuable to be Vulnerable

Wait! Is Weight Affecting My Mental Wellness?

Feeling Badly for Feeling Badly

Toxic Positivity? Caring Heart?

Aware and Overwhelmed: Finding Joy, and Processing World Issues

Hang On! There's Hope

Too Busy to Be You

Regrets and Rumination. Oh No You Didn’t!

Ownership, Accountability, and Your Mental Wellness

Not Sleeping? What Are You Doing About It?

Cherishing the Small Moments, Simplicity, and Gratitude

Let’s Start UnStruggling! Who We Are.