Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Chapters:00:00:00 - Natural ways to increase neurotransmitters00:02:01 - Getting Adequate Tryptophan in Your Diet00:04:30 - The Effects of Exercise on Serotonin Levels00:06:57 - Promoting Physical Relaxation and Serotonin Production00:09:17 - The Importance of Vitamin D and Choline for Norepinephrine Production00:11:34 - The Connection between Kidney Failure and Diabetes & High Blood Pressure00:13:44 - The Role of Acetylcholine in Ketosis00:16:17 - Essential Nutrients for Brain Health00:18:46 - Boosting Gaba and Glutamate Levels00:21:21 - The Role of GABA in Glutamate Breakdown00:24:04 - Using PubMed to Find Scientific Articles00:26:32 - Improving Insulin Sensitivity00:28:53 - Increasing Endorphins in the Body00:31:11 - Increasing Dopamine and Endorphins00:33:39 - The Importance of Balance and Recognizing Imbalances00:36:13 - Smelling and Exploring Essential Oils00:38:48 - The Benefits of Chia Seeds00:41:32 - The Importance of Thyroid Health00:43:58 - Nuts and Seeds: High Nutrient Foods00:46:40 - The role of cortisol in regulating circadian rhythms00:49:09 - Foods that increase progesterone00:51:38 - Supporting Brain Health through Nutrition00:54:07 - The Importance of Sleep for Brain Function00:56:38 - Sponsorship Acknowledgement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast discusses the concept of media trauma and the impact of social media on individuals and relationships. It explores the anxiety and disconnection when not connected to digital devices, as well as the negative effects of media trauma on mental health. The speakers provide tips for managing media consumption and setting boundaries with digital devices.

Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction and Overview00:01:34 - Stuck in a Thought Loop00:02:59 - Sleep Disturbances and Intrusive Thoughts00:04:20 - Challenging Negative Thoughts00:05:35 - Guided imagery for sleep and nightmare management00:07:05 - Numbness and Dysregulation00:08:31 - Getting Grounded in the Moment00:09:57 - The Problem of Avoidance after Trauma00:11:25 - Reintegrating Hiking into Your Life00:12:57 - Betrayal Anxiety and Reflecting on Lessons Learned00:14:19 - Learning from Past Betrayals00:15:57 - Seeking Encouragement and Validation for Trauma Recovery00:17:25 - Responding to Angry Thoughts00:18:49 - Emotional Overload and Isolation after Betrayal00:20:26 - Understanding the Causes of Betrayal00:21:49 - Maintaining Sleep Hygiene00:23:08 - Using Guided Imagery for a Safe Sleep Environment00:24:43 - Creating Trust in Relationships00:26:15 - The Vulnerability After a Betrayal00:27:55 - Reflecting on Safety and Trust in Relationships00:29:31 - Schema Reprogramming in Relationships00:30:50 - The importance of communication in relationships00:32:21 - The Misinterpretation of Non-Verbal Communication00:33:47 - Recognizing Opportunities and Healing from a Dysfunctional Relationship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the benefits of self-compassion in improving overall well-being and managing distress. Learn about the power of self-compassion for wellness, nurturing your inner child, and developing mindful awareness. Discover techniques for fostering self-compassion, addressing relationship boundaries, and embracing self-care.

Chapters:00:00:00 - Review of the Inner Child Concept and Needs00:01:14 - Re-parenting the Inner Child with Secure Attachment00:02:51 - Re-parenting the Inner Child00:04:18 - Re-parenting the Inner Child00:05:39 - Providing Responsiveness and Validation00:07:03 - Validating Inner Child's Thoughts and Feelings00:08:28 - Reassuring Your Inner Child00:09:53 - Distress Tolerance Activities00:11:19 - Exceptions to "nobody is trustworthy"00:12:54 - Examining the belief of being unlovable00:14:20 - Restructuring Personal Self-Talk00:15:53 - Recognizing and Understanding Emotions00:17:24 - Identifying and Managing Emotions00:18:44 - Distress Tolerant Thoughts and Inner Child Healing00:20:10 - Grounding Techniques for Distressing Thoughts00:21:38 - Creating a Safe Space for the Inner Child00:23:09 - Emotion Regulation00:24:43 - Seeking Information and Support00:26:12 - Understanding Your Inner Child and Adult Perspectives00:27:35 - Examining the Facts00:28:50 - Industrial Arts and Art Class Memories00:30:19 - Reflecting on the Inner Child's Fear and Safety00:31:44 - Building Resilience through Self-Tolerance00:33:11 - Evolving and Separating from Past Behaviors00:34:37 - Supporting Mental Health through Donations at docsnipes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity, and Attachment Trauma00:01:27 - Symptoms of ADHD in Children00:02:54 - The Effect of Stress on Behavior00:04:44 - Sensory Overload and ADHD Behavior00:06:29 - Understanding Behavioral Differences in the Classroom00:08:13 - Sensory Registration and Delayed Reaction Times in ADHD00:09:54 - The Impact of Stress on Cortisol Levels during Fetal and Early Postnatal Periods00:11:39 - Tactile Sensitivities in Children with Food Fussiness00:13:27 - The Importance of Individualized Learning for Children with ADHD00:15:14 - Modeling Mindfulness and Self-Checking Skills00:16:48 - Validation and self-esteem in children with ADHD00:18:27 - Encouraging Frustration Tolerance in Children00:19:54 - Importance of Safety and Unconditional Love00:21:34 - The Impact of Rejection and Criticism on a Child's Environment00:23:15 - Criticism and Adequacy in Childhood00:24:58 - Difficulty forming relationships00:26:43 - Understanding the Unpredictable Behavior of Children with ADHD00:28:29 - Challenges of Public Activities with ADHD00:30:00 - Challenges of Caregiving for Children with ADHD00:31:37 - Neurological Differences in Children with ADHD00:33:30 - The Disconnect in Empathy towards Children with ADHD00:35:12 - Rejection Sensitivity and ADHD00:36:59 - Addressing Rejection Sensitivity00:38:48 - Understanding Rejection00:40:30 - Related Videos on ADHD and Attachments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters:00:00:00 - Continuing the Discussion on ADHD Symptoms and Interventions00:01:03 - Rejection and the Inner Child00:02:21 - Building self-esteem and overcoming rejection sensitivity in ADHD00:03:37 - Rejection Sensitivity Scale00:05:00 - Insecure Attachment and the Need for Self-Development00:06:07 - Separating Behavior from Self-Worth00:07:29 - Developing Self-Esteem with Secure Attachment00:08:39 - Triggers and Responses in Brain Function00:09:52 - Self-compassion and problem solving00:11:02 - The Impact of Childhood Rejection on ADHD00:12:21 - Working with Complementary Strengths00:13:31 - Learning from Mistakes00:14:34 - Common Causes of Conflict in ADHD Relationships00:15:49 - Managing irritability and arguments with ADHD00:16:59 - Communicating with ADHD00:18:18 - Effective Communication Techniques00:19:21 - Strategies for Thoughtful Communication00:20:41 - Tips for Effective Communication in Virtual Meetings00:21:54 - Developing Social Skills and Addressing Trauma00:23:05 - Early Rejection and Sensory Trauma00:24:16 - Sensory Sensitivities and ADHD00:25:36 - The Importance of Sleep Hygiene and Goal Achievement00:26:45 - Nutritional Deficits and Food Sensitivities in ADHD00:28:00 - Moving towards positive change00:29:06 - Identifying and prioritizing ADHD symptoms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Addressing ADHD Part Two01:06:00 - Setting Effective Goals and Interventions00:02:21 - Laser Focus with ADHD00:03:29 - Managing Distractions and Procrastination with ADHD00:04:42 - Addressing Procrastination00:05:57 - Trimming the Hedges00:07:08 - Clearing Notifications on Your Computer00:08:16 - Finding the Right Level of Organization00:09:32 - Minimizing Clutter and Distractions00:10:46 - Addressing Attention Issues00:12:04 - Strategies for Addressing ADHD Symptoms00:13:21 - Improving Attention and Mindfulness00:14:32 - Improving Mindfulness and Focus00:15:43 - Building Frustration Tolerance00:16:49 - Helping Children Learn Frustration Tolerance00:18:05 - Reducing Anger Intensity00:19:21 - Identifying Physical and Emotional Conditions for Irritability00:20:27 - Preventable Sources of Stress and Irritability00:21:33 - The Impact of HPA Axis Activation on Focus and Problem-Solving Abilities00:22:43 - Life as a Person with ADHD00:23:47 - Learning from Video Games and ADHD Safety Techniques00:24:56 - Staying Grounded and Focused00:26:01 - Developing Mindfulness in Daily Life00:27:13 - Strategies for Addressing ADHD Challenges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters:00:00:00 - Current Points to Remember about ADHD00:00:55 - Gendered ADHD Diagnosis00:02:03 - Overlaps between ADHD and CPTSD (Part 1)00:03:14 - Medication and ADHD00:04:21 - Sensory Sensitization and ADHD00:05:28 - Sensory Gating Issues in ADHD00:06:30 - The Impact of Stress on Children's Emotional Regulation00:07:44 - The Impact of ADHD on Children's Self-Perception and Development00:08:50 - Teaching with Broad Strokes in ADHD00:09:59 - Motivating a Person with ADHD00:11:03 - Overcoming the Fear of Failure and Rejection00:13:14 - Turning "Should" into "Want"00:14:21 - Reprogramming Internal Tapes00:15:27 - Overcoming ADHD challenges00:16:31 - Finding the Best Time for Tasks00:17:34 - Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles00:18:38 - Creating a Pleasant Work Environment00:19:39 - The Power of a Vision Board for Motivation00:20:42 - Using a Medication Reminder App for Visualization Techniques00:21:50 - Setting Goals and Creating a Vision Board00:22:52 - Managing your To-Do List00:23:53 - Rewarding Yourself and Breaking Tasks into Chunks00:24:54 - Working with ADHD00:25:58 - Support and Security for Taking Steps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses the fight or flight response and its impact on mental health and trauma. It explores the effects of chronic stress and trauma on the brain and body, including changes in neural circuitry and neurotransmitter levels. The podcast also highlights the physiological effects of stress and offers steps to break out of the fight flight freeze response in cPTSD, such as engaging in positive behaviors and developing self-compassion and personal power.