Does the Body Actually Keep the Score? Misconceptions About Nervous System Dysregulation
Nervous system regulation has gotten oversimplified. Let’s clear up 3 big misconceptions about trauma, dysregulation, Polyvagal Theory, and...
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Therapy in a Nutshell
Welcome to my Passion Project! I’m Emma McAdam, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and my mission is to make mental health resources more easy to access. I take therapy skills and psyc...
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20 of 307 episodesHow to Get Your Kid to Listen to You Evidence Based Parenting with Dr. Kat Green
If gentle parenting isn’t working for you, or you want to learn how to create healthy discipline for your kids, learn how to get your kid to...
7 Real-Life Strategies for RSD with ADHD expert Dr. Sharon Saline
Does an unanswered text or a small criticism send you into a spiral of “Nobody likes me” or “What’s wrong with me?” Rejection sensitivity ca...
Hypervigilance and Trauma- How to Get Your Brain to Shut Off
Trauma and hypervigilance keeping you from falling asleep? Learn why your mind won’t stop worrying—and simple ways to make it finally rest....
Emotional Regulation - How to Actually Sit with Your Feelings
If you want to learn how to regulate your emotions, you have to learn the crucial emotional regulation skill of acceptance. Learn the skills...
When You Feel Worthless
Depression, trauma and negative self-talk can leave you feeling worthless or struggling with low self-esteem. But you don’t have to feel dep...
How I Dealt with Performance Anxiety (as an Anxiety Expert)
Performance anxiety? Learn how to overcome stage fright and anxiety with 7 practical strategies to stay calm, focused, and confident. Sign u...
The Profound Impact of Hormones in Women with ADHD
Hormones have a drastic impact on women with ADHD. Learn how estrogen and your cycle impact focus, mood, and why symptoms suddenly get worse...
Overgeneralization -This Thinking Pattern Makes Everything Feel Worse
This CBT tool helps you stop overgeneralization, regulate emotions, and break negative thinking patterns with simple, practical tools. Check...
How to Get Started When You’re Drowning in Overwhelm - ADHD Friendly
Feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Learn how ADHD affects motivation—and 5 simple ways to get moving again when you feel overwhelmed and can’t g...
4 Essential Habits for Emotional Regulation
You can learn how to regulate your emotions by practicing these four skills. People who regulate emotions well don’t avoid feelings—they bui...
When You're Drowning in Overwhelm
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in an emotional crisis? Learn 3 simple, practical tools to handle overwhelm, regain control, and move forward w...
The Biology of Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian
Trauma is stored in our body and our nervous system more than just in our minds. In this interview we discuss the biology of trauma and PTSD...
6 Medical Conditions that Impact Mental Health, Depression, and Anxiety with Dr. Tracey Marks
Depression and anxiety can come from physical problems like thyroid, hormones, sleep, or nutrient deficiencies—learn the top medical causes...
Why Anxious People Shouldn’t Use “Deep Breathing"
Deep breathing can worsen anxiety and trigger hyperventilation or panic attacks—learn why slow breathing with a longer exhale works better....
BONUS EPISODE: How to take Pyschedelics for Your Mental Health with Dr. Will Van Derveer and Mike Pesca
This week we’re sharing a special episode from our friends at How To!, the 2026 Ambie Award-nominated “Best Personal Growth Podcast” that’s...
Micro Habits to Regulate Depression or Trauma (Shutdown Response)
Micro-habits to activate your nervous system and move out of dorsal vagal shutdown. Trauma-informed tools to reduce depression and climb the...
Racial Trauma - The Impact of Racism on Mental Health with Ashley McGirt Adair
This conversation with Ashley McGirt-Adair explores the profound impact of racism and racial trauma on mental health, physical health, and o...
4 Types of Overthinking and How to Stop Them - Worry, Intrusive Thoughts, Rumination, Over-Analyzing
Learn 4 skills to stop overthinking, rumination, worrying and over-analyzing. Overthinking can make you super anxious, but there are practic...
Meditation for Chronic Pain- Somatic Tracking Exercise to Replace Fear with Curiosity
If you have chronic pain including back pain you can benefit from this somatic tracking exercise from Alan Gordon’s Pain Reprocessing Therap...