From Both Sides Of The Couch: Conversations About Mindfulness, Mental Health and Self-Care From a Therapist In Therapy

Journey Towards Being Your Own Best Friend

In this episode of Inner Healing Intelligence, clinical psychologist and mindfulness
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Why Asking Why Leads You To Suffer

In this episode, Dr. Little delves deep into the habit of asking 'why' — a habit that, while seemingly innocuous, can often lead to an unhealthy spiral of suffering when left unchecked.
Discover how introspection can turn into a problematic loop, leading to anxiety and distress when answers remain elusive. Learn about the profound power of radical acceptance, the importance of coping with challenges instead of seeking elusive root causes, and focusing on the 'how' rather than the 'why.' Dr. Little shares valuable insights through patient stories and personal experiences.
Suffering is optional. And this episode is all about breaking free from unnecessary suffering fueled by incessant questioning and uncertainty, whether the issues are physical or psychological. Learn the difference between pain and suffering, and how to accept, manage, and live a fulfilling life despite inevitable pain.
Be it a physical ailment, a mental health issue, or an emotional crisis, Dr. Little encourages us to shift our perspective and redirect our energy away from the endless search for answers and towards solutions. She encourages us to accept our reality and work with it rather than against it.
Discover the long-term healing benefits of radical acceptance - a journey from pain to acceptance to empowerment - and the critical role it plays in easing our suffering. This episode is an invitation to a more powerful, effective approach to mental and physical wellness, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking holistic health and peace of mind.
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The Power of Forgiveness: The Gift to Give Yourself

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In this episode, Dr. Little shares what forgiveness means and why it is a crucial step towards peace and self-acceptance. She discusses the common barriers to forgiveness and how to overcome them. She discusses the steps you can take to move forward on your journey of forgiveness. She also discusses how you can apply these steps towards others as well as forgiving yourself. 
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Five Steps to Discover Your Word of The Year

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In this episode, Dr. Little talks about finding your Word of the Year. She shares a little more about the role of a mantra in our lives. She then breaks down 5 sets of questions to help you really discover what the ideal word is for you as we head into 2024. If you struggle with regret, fear/anxiety or perfectionism, this episode will speak to you.
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The Mindful Holiday: Steps To Increase Your Joy and Reduce Your Stress

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In this episode, Dr. Little shares how throughout the busyness and chaos of the holiday season (whichever holiday you celebrate), you can still slow down, be present and enjoy the moments to their fullest. 
Dr. Little walks you through a mindfulness exercise to help you enjoy your holiday food and reduce your risk of over eating or binge eating. She also teaches a mindfulness skill called Turning the Mind, which puts you in charge of your own thoughts, feelings and experiences.
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Direction Not Perfection with Dietitian and Accountability Coach Lindsey House, RD

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In this episode, I visit with my longtime friend and colleague, Lindsey House, RD. Lindsey is a dietitian & Personal Trainer turned accountability coach.  We talk about themes such as balancing acceptance and change, taking risks and facing vulnerability, and the importance of staying focused on our own journeys rather than comparing ourselves to others.
Lindsey has been my personal inspiration for giving me the courage to start this podcast so I was very grateful she could be my first interview. 
Lindsey's personal mission is to help individuals take action to achieve exciting results, such as:
-Letting go of the all-or-nothing mentality (overcoming perfectionism)
-Getting off the sidelines in life and feeling energetic enough to participate
-Decreasing joint soreness to enjoy something as big as travel and small as playing on the floor with grandkids
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- Do you ever hear yourself saying “I don’t even know where to start! I get motivated to make health changes and then feel instantly overwhelmed with what to prioritize! “ This is the PURPOSE of this call… you will walk away feeling equipped with the understanding of where to start! (feeling supported in your journey).
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Talking To Myself: Using Mantras and Other Strategies to Change Your Thoughts

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Episode 6:
In this episode, Dr. Little shares three ways you can change the way you talk to yourself.
Step One: Increase awareness of what you are saying to yourself.
Step Two: Change your negative thought to a neutral or more compassionate thought
Step Three: Practice the new healthy thought with visual and other artistic reminders.
Dr. Little discussed why asking "why?" is not the quickest strategy to change.
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The Gratitude Blueprint: Building a Life of Appreciation

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In this episode, Dr. Little defines gratitude and why it is so important to build a joy-filled life. She discusses some research about the benefits of building a gratitude practice on our emotional, social and physical health. Dr. Little then shares simple, actionable steps you can take to start turning your mindset into a more positive, grateful one.
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Why Sitting Still is So Scary

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Episode 5:
In this episode, Dr. Little shares three reasons why you might be having difficulty learning how to be mindful and to listen to your inner wisdom. She discusses how shame, guilt and anxiety all contribute to the challenges of going within. 
Dr. Little provides several ways that you can begin to address these obstacles. By going slowly, using mantras and practicing self compassion, you can learn how to sit in solitude and start to hear and trust everything that your mind and body have to share with you. 
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The Endless Ways We Sabotage Ourselves and How to Finally Break the Cycle

Episode 4:
In this Episode, Dr. Little talks about Self Sabotage: The endless number of ways that we try to solve a problem in the moment but end up wreaking havoc on our long term goals or health. Dr. Little shares two examples of women she has worked with, Mary and Jessica, who engage in emotional eating and online shopping, to help manage their feelings. 
Dr. Little shows a 3-step process for breaking the cycle.
Step One: Increase awareness through journaling to better understand all of the situations, thoughts and feelings that trigger the urge.
Step Two: Look for Patterns. After journaling for a few days or a few weeks, notice what patterns emerge that frequently trigger your urge. The key is to try to notice the thoughts that are triggering the feelings.
Step Three: Brainstorm and implement behavior changes to modify the thoughts. Although this may sound simple, it can often be challenging because it is necessary to fully understand all of the variables that are contributing to the thoughts, and this takes mindful awareness and an openness to change. 
Dr. Little also shares an important life philosophy, cultivated by DBT, that “Everyone at every moment is doing the best they know how.” She shares why this life philosophy is essential to understanding and making behavioral changes.
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