the tara bixby podcast

Mary-Frances O'Connor, Ph.D is a renowned grief expert, neuroscientist, author, and psychologist who has devoted decades to researching the effects of grief on the brain. She’s an associate professor of psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss and Social Stress Lab, which investigates the effects of grief on the brain and the body. In her new must-read book, The Grieving Brain, Mary-Frances shares groundbreaking discoveries about what happens in our brain when we grieve, and she sets a new paradigm for understanding grief on a neurological level.  We talk about... The problem with the five stages of grief model What happens in our brain when we grieve The difference between grief and grieving Why processing grief can feel so hard The role rumination plays in grieving How grieving is a form of learning The difference between grief and depression The importance of therapy while grieving What you can do to help improve insomnia after a loss How to best support someone who is grieving   Episode goodies...  Get a FREE bonus sample pack with your first order of LMNT when you click here.    Like the show? Please leave me a review here. Even just one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag me at courageously.u so I can send you a virtual hug.    TODAY'S SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/mary-frances-oconnor/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Do you struggle with a feeling of “stuckness?” Do you feel like you can’t move past what’s holding you back in life, love, and work? Many of us know what we need to do to move forward, but we find ourselves unable to take the leap to make it happen. Today’s guest is here to let you know that you’re not lazy, crazy, or unmotivated for feeling stuck. Britt Frank is a therapist, teacher, speaker, and trauma specialist who is committed to dismantling the mental health myths that keep us feeling stuck and sick. She’s also the author of The Science of Stuck, which is an empowering, action-oriented guide that helps you break through what’s holding you back. We talk about...  Britts struggle with being stuck What being stuck looks like The hidden benefits of staying stuck Questions to ask yourself if you’re feeling stuck in friendships The role trauma, self-talk, and shame play in keeping you stuck The reason laziness and lack of motivation are attributed to stuckness Why anxiety is one of the most important ingredients to getting out of stuck mode What happens when you try to avoid or repress aspects of yourself Why you need to look at your menu of options if you feel stuck in your job Three things you can do today to move out of stuckness   Episode goodies...  Use code "COURAGE" at checkout to save 10% off your Kion order today!   Like the show? Please leave me a review here. Even just one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag me at courageously.u so I can send you a virtual hug.    TODAY'S SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/britt-frank/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Shira Gill is a home organizing expert, author, coach, and founder of the #15minwin productivity hack. Her online makeover programs, popular lifestyle blog, and Instagram feed have inspired a global audience to get rid of the excess in their lives and focus on what really matters. Shira's work centers around the intimate relationship between people’s homes and lives and how they inform and inspire each other. Her work and home have been featured in Apartment Therapy, Domino, Forbes, Goop, Harper's Bazaar, HGTV, InStyle, Parents, Real Simple, and many more. We talk about... The importance of reframing the thoughts you have about your clutter How clutter and disorganization negatively impact your mental health What you can do to make your space feel better without buying new things Why we all should purchase with the mentality of fewer but better things What you can do to slow down the volume of stuff coming into your home Actionable steps you can take to tackle your clutter How we can be environmentally conscious by purchasing less How you can build a year-round capsule wardrobe How to practice minimalism when it comes to beauty products Where to start if you don’t identify as an organized person   Episode goodies...  Get $10 off your Branch Basics purchase today!   Like the show? Please leave me a review here. Even just one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag me at courageously.u so I can send you a virtual hug.    TODAY'S SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/shira-gill/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Shannon is a world-renowned spiritual and self-love teacher, speaker, and empowerment coach. She’s also a bestselling author of five books on the psychology of happiness and fulfillment. Shannon's newest book, Return to You: 11 Spiritual Lessons for Unshakable Inner Peace, is a complete guide to Shannon's most effective strategies for tapping your innate wisdom and stepping into your true power. Shannon is on a mission to help guide people to awaken and align to their true selves so they can live the life they are meant for.  We talk about... Our inner nudge How in an attempt to fit in we split from ourselves How beliefs shape our reality How we can best navigate comparison What the seasons of the soul look like The 11 spiritual lessons that can lead to inner peace How you can find calm in a chaotic world Why you need to let go of control How trauma can lead to an I don’t need anyone attitude Mantras you can use when feeling overwhelmed   Episode goodies...  Click here to get a free bonus sample pack of LMNT with your LMNT purchase today!    Like the show? Please leave me a review here. Even just one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag me at courageously.u so I can send you a virtual hug.    TODAY'S SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/shannon-kaiser/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Dr. Leslie Becker-Phelps is a psychologist, author, speaker, and teacher with the goal of guiding people toward happier, more productive lives. She does this by focusing on improving their relationships with themselves and others through compassionate self-awareness.  We talk about...  What rejection looks like Why some people are more sensitive to rejection than others Why we need to remove self-judgment when we feel rejected How we can best navigate feelings of rejection The four basic attachment styles The importance of labeling your emotions The five domains of awareness Why you’re not flawed for feeling the sting of rejection   Episode goodies...  Save 10% off your order of Kion coffee when you use code COURAGE at checkout.   Like the show? Please leave me a review here. Even just one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag me at courageously.u so I can send you a virtual hug.    TODAY'S SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/dr-leslie-becker-phelps/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/    

Andrew Scull is an award-winning author, sociologist, historian of psychiatry, and distinguished Professor of Sociology and Science Studies. He received his B.A. from Oxford University and his Ph.D. from Princeton. He taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton before going to the University of California San Diego. His books include Museums of Madness, Decarceration, Madhouses, Mad-Doctors, and Madmen, Social Order/Mental Disorder, The Most Solitary of Afflictions: Madness and Society in Britain, and many more. His latest book, Desperate Remedies tells the story of psychiatry in the United States from the 19th-century asylum to 21st-century psychopharmacology. We talk about...  The different beliefs surrounding the origins of mental illness The desperate remedies psychiatry has used to cure mental illness What happened to mental health patients when asylums closed The impact the psychopharmacological revolution had on mental health The role drug companies played in perpetuating the chemical imbalance theory What Andrew thinks the future of psychiatry will look like Why it’s easy to be seduced by the idea that there is an effective remedy to mental health struggles   Episode goodies...  Save 10% off your order of Kion coffee when you use code COURAGE at checkout.   Like the show? Please leave me a review here. Even just one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag me at courageously.u so I can send you a virtual hug.    TODAY'S SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/andrew-scull/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/    

Erin Khar is an author and advocate known for her writing on addiction, recovery, mental health, parenting, and relationships. She knows first-hand the challenges of addiction recovery. At just 13, Erin began a 15-year struggle with heroin addiction.  Her debut memoir, Strung Out, appeared on most anticipated lists from Apple Books, Goodreads, SELF, The Rumpus, and others. She also writes the popular weekly advice column, Ask Erin, and her personal essays have appeared in SELF, Marie Claire, Salon, The Times of London Sunday Magazine, HuffPost, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and others. Erin has also established herself as a respected voice in the national conversation about the overdose epidemic.  We talk about... How Erin used substances to self-regulate The role shame played in Erin’s drug use What it feels like to be high What made the biggest difference for Erin when she stopped using drugs How self-hatred gave Erin the illusion of control Why Erin thinks it’s so hard for people to stop using drugs The problem with how we are handling the opioid crisis What Erin feels every parent should do with their teenager Why criminalizing drugs costs more in the long run   Episode goodies...  Save 10% off your order of Kion coffee when you use code COURAGE at checkout.   Like the show? Please leave me a review here. Even just one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag me at courageously.u so I can send you a virtual hug.    TODAY'S SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/erin-khar/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Dr. Nicole Beurkens is the world’s leading holistic child psychologist. She has dedicated her 25-year career to providing parents with simple, effective, research-based strategies that get to the root of children’s attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges so they can reach their highest potential. She’s built and runs a multi-disciplinary evaluation and treatment clinic, is a best-selling author, published researcher, award-winning therapist, in-demand speaker, international consultant, and experienced mom who is determined to show the world that with healthy foundations in place every child and family can thrive. We talk about...  How kid's brains and bodies are not compatible with the way the world is today The importance of bringing nervous system regulation into mental health treatment Why kiddos with diagnoses like Reactive Attachment Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder tend to not get better over time How certain childhood diagnostic labels can create difficulties later in life Why so many more kiddos exhibit symptoms of ADD, ADHD, and Autism How diet and lifestyle changes allow medications to work better at a lower dose What you can do to improve your kiddo's mental health Dr. Nicole shares her concerns on how COVID impacted kid's and teen's mental health How parents can best support their kiddos who are scared of school shootings Why you need to know what your kids are doing on their technology Episode goodies...  Save 10% off your order of Kion coffee when you use code COURAGE at checkout. Like the show? Please leave me a review here. Even just one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag me at courageously.u so I can send you a virtual hug.  COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/dr-nicole-beurkens/   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Amanda White is a licensed therapist and the creator of the popular Instagram account @therapyforwomen. She is the founder and director of the group therapy practice, Therapy for Women Center, based in Philadelphia, where she serves clients across the country. Her unique expertise has been featured in notable publications such as Forbes, Washington Post, Shape, Women's Health Magazine, and more. Amanda’s debut book, Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love is an honest discussion of mental health where Amanda explores our reasons for drinking alcohol and the benefits of taking a break. We talk about... Why it’s okay to question your relationship with alcohol The impact alcohol has on your sleep What disordered drinking is and how it can lead to addiction How social anxiety leads to an increase in drinking Why moderating alcohol feels hard The problem with mommy wine culture Why coping with alcohol makes things worse the next day What you can do to establish healthier boundaries around alcohol How to support someone who’s struggling with alcohol use How you can still have fun when sober The harm in selling alcohol as self-care How to communicate to others that you're not drinking right now   Episode goodies...  Tired of anxiety hijacking your life? I want to be your anxiety coach! Click here to learn how you can work 1:1 with me, friend!   COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/amanda-white/   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Elizabeth Earnshaw is one of today’s most trusted relationship teachers. She's a renowned Gottman therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, author, and influential Instagram therapist who has helped transform countless relationships. Elizabeth is one of the founders of Ours, where she works to make couples counseling mainstream and accessible. She also owns A Better Life Therapy in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, supporting clinicians who are helping couples every day. Her debut book, I Want This to Work, is a trustworthy, inclusive guide to navigating the most challenging relationship issues we face. We're talking about...  Why relationships can feel so hard A common cause of conflict within relationships The importance of co-regulation in relationships How to respond if your partner is not sharing how they feel Why it's so hard to recognize your own needs in a relationship The importance of effective communication in relationships How to reduce defensiveness from your partner How passion is maintained in relationships The impact COVID had on relationships A common misconception about couples counseling Why we all need to start talking about the fact we have conflict in our relationships The difference between healthy and toxic arguing Episode goodies...  Save 10% off your order of Kion coffee when you use code COURAGE at checkout.   COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOW NOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/elizabeth-earnshaw/   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/