the tara bixby podcast

Today’s guest is the wonderful Satya Doyle Byock. Satya is a psychotherapist in Portland, Oregon and the Founder of The Salome Institute which offers online seminars on socially relevant psychology. Satya’s teaching, psychotherapy, and writing is influenced by a few primary areas, including Jungian psychology, trauma research, feminist theory, and the study of race and racism worldwide. Her clinical work offers a developmental and soulful approach to work with individuals in Quarterlife, the stage of adulthood between adolescence and middle age. Satya sees the struggle to balance Stability and Meaning in Quarterlife as a timeless pursuit. Her book on finding Stability and Meaning in Quarterlife is forthcoming from Random House. You'll learn...  What a Quarterlife is and why it's complicated The importance of a childhood "death"  How Quarterlife "crisis" is being mistaken as mental illness The importance of remembering we are mammals How to raise kiddos to support them through Quarterlife better Satya's beliefs about our current mental health system How we are approaching kiddos mental health the wrong way Why we are failing people if mental health medications are the only tool being used How our current system is sending younger generations to future empty goals Why people focused on "surviving" tend to have an easier Quarterlife What the bigger question of life needs to be The two types of people and what midlife "crises" might look like for them A few tips to help navigate Quarterlife ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/satya-doyle-byock/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Dr. Nima is both a Chiropractor and an educator, specializing in helping individuals and professionals get to the root cause of their physical and emotional challenges, from stressed, depressed, and anxious to living Powerfully Aligned and on Purpose. After building a successful Chiropractic practice in Canada, Dr. Nima sold his clinic to pursue his passion of teaching and coaching professionals who are stressed, depressed, and anxious to transform and have their best year ever. Dr. Nima has integrated all the mind-body tools in his quest for healing stress-related disorders into one, simple to follow method called The Overview Method. You'll learn...  What happens when your soul becomes fractured from your body The connection between a chiropractic adjustment and release of emotions Examples of when your soul fractures from self How to heal your fractured parts How anxiety presented itself in Dr. Nima's life and how he navigated through it Dr. Nima's favorite way to reconnect with his body when feeling anxious What happens when your parent's words become your narrative How Dr. Nima helps people make the connection between self-abandonment and pain How learning to regulate and validate yourself improves your relationships What it looks like to have a dysregulated nervous system The Holy Grail of secure attachments The importance of awareness to your wounds in relationships The first place to start in your healing journey ____________________________   COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/nima-rahmany/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Caitlin Anderson is a fantastic singer, songwriter, two-time CrossFit Games athlete, and straight-up good time. She lives in Boise, Idaho, with her wife Jamie and four adorable fur babies. In 2020, Caitlin discovered music therapy's healing power and is now translating her pain into beautiful lyrics. You can listen to her work at Indi Anderson on Spotify.    You'll learn...  What Caitlin did to navigate 2020 How Caitlin uses music as therapy to heal past pain and suppressed emotions Caitlin's thoughts on how hardship builds confidence  Caitlin's definition of anxiety Why Caitlin encourages you to produce your pain through creative outlets The power of music therapy  How Caitlin coped with a recent panic attack  Why you start with one little thing only to help you move forward ____________________________   COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/caitlin-anderson/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Dr. Catherine Pittman, Ph.D., HSPP, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and psychology professor at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. A practicing clinical psychologist treating anxiety for over 30 years, she's also experienced in neuropsychological rehabilitation for individuals who have experienced brain injuries or strokes. In today's episode, Dr. Pittman is sharing her concerns about Benzodiazepines. IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  The problem with Benzodiazepines (7:26) Where anxiety comes from in the brain (12:11) What Benzodiazepines do in your brain (21:48) The side effects of Benzodiazepines (25:31) What happens if you take Benzodiazepines every day and then stop (28:26) How long it takes to have changes in your brain after taking Benzos (30:35) How daily use of Benzodiazepines creates a physiological dependence (34:30) When Benzo use becomes a concern (35:12) Why you don't come off Benzodiazepines cold turkey or without doctors help (36:30) The most common Benzo withdrawal symptoms (39:47) Why people confuse withdrawal symptoms as mental illness (44:45) I can’t wait to hear your feedback on this episode! Screenshot and tag me—I’m @courageously.u— and my guest— @drcmpittman and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: If you'd like to access the PowerPoint slides mentioned in the episode, please email me at hello@courageouslyu.com. Unfortunately, the slides wouldn't upload to the website. I'm more than happy to send them to you, though. __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/benzodiazepines/ COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Today’s guest is the co-founder and CEO of the Whole30 program, host of the Do the Thing Podcast, and six-time New York Times bestselling author, Melissa Urban.  If you’re as big of a fan of Melissa’s as I am, you most likely know her for Whole30. Well, today, we aren’t chatting food.   Melissa joins us on the show to share her courageous journey through addiction and the trauma she experienced that led her to numb through substances. She discusses engaging in self-injurious behavior and how she navigated her way out of the dark. Oh, and her adorable dog Henry makes sure his voice is heard on the show, too.  Creating conversations around trauma, coping skills, abuse, and substance use is something I’m insanely passionate about. IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  What Melissa's substance abuse history looked like (3:48) Whether or not Melissa had coping skills to cope with her sexual assault (5:27) In hindsight what Melissa feels she needed after she was sexually assaulted (7:44) Whether or not substances actually helped her cope with the abuse (8:52) What Melissa's turning point was (10:44) Melissa's healing journey (12:09) How Melissa copes with big emotions and what her recovery looks like (13:15) How Melissa used self-injurious behavior to feel something (15:33) Why Melissa says, "I'm not drinking right now" (17:50) Melissa's journey from drug addiction to Whole30 (20:42) What Melissa would say to you if you are struggling right now (22:56) I can’t wait to hear your feedback on this episode! Screenshot and tag me—I’m @courageously.u— and my guest— @melissau and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Ready to have freedom from your anxiety? Download my 4-week action plan today. __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/melissa-urban/ COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Welcome to my first ever bonus episode on The Courageously.u Podcast! Today I am discussing the overwhelming anger I felt following my surgery for endometriosis. Join me inside today's bonus episode, and let's create a conversation around the importance of women's hormonal health. ______________________ To learn more about hormonal health, endometriosis, and fertility, be sure to check out these past episodes on The Courageously.u Podcast: Episode 13: In the FLO: Biohacking Your Hormones With Alisa Vitti Episode 25: Fertility and Primemestering 101 With Dr. Cleopatra Episode 30: Toss the Toxins With Allison Evans Episode 35: Dr. Neal Barnard Tells You His Secret to Hormonal Health

I'm curious, do you struggle with your weight and feeling comfortable in your body? Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? Is your worth tied up in your pant size? I've struggled with my weight for what feels like my whole life, and I'm most definitely riding shotgun on the emotional eating struggle bus. If you want to hear more about my weight struggle, be sure to tune into episode 4. As we roll into a new year, where diet culture is preying on our insecurities, I wanted to give you a serious dose of inspiration. Today's guest. Jessi Jean straight took me to church in today's episode. Jessi Jean is a Certified Eating Psychology Coach who turned her decade long struggle with food + body into her mission. Now she helps women worldwide end the fight with food using unique brain-based techniques so they can have an effortless relationship with food + unshakeable confidence in their skin. IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  How Jessi's diet/binge cycle journey led her to help other women find food freedom (5:01) What Jessi's journey with food and body love looked like (7:26) Questions to ask yourself if you're wondering if you have an unhealthy relationship with food (12:31) Jessi's thoughts on "disordered" eating (14:27) The power of reprogramming your brain to transform your life (17:25) How Jessi healed and found food freedom (19:10) Why you can have food freedom and still care about your body (24:50) An activity to help you better understand how society dangles an unattainable carrot in front of you (27:34) How body image ideals change over the decades (31:24) How to show companies you are not going to support unrealistic body ideals (33:27) What healing from body obsession looks like (35:32) Why your ideal body type might not be a healthy body type for you (37:09) Why you need to question and understand the systemic problems surrounding weight (41:20) Jessi's tips for navigating diet culture as you enter 2021 (44:10) I can’t wait to hear your feedback on this episode! Screenshot and tag me—I’m @courageously.u— and my guest—@jessijeannn and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Get 10% off your first Primally Pure order with code: COURAGE10 __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/jessi-jean/ COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Today's guest is writer and essayist Christie Tate, who recently published her debut memoir, Group. Group is a real and vulnerable look at how one therapist and a group of strangers saved Christie's life. In law school, Christie was at the top of her class, yet she found herself struggling with suicidal ideations. What was missing? Christie desperately craved intimacy and connection, and with some serious reservations, Christie took the advice of a friend and sought help. Group is not your typical how-to book, but rather a raw look inside one courageous woman's struggle with a longtime eating disorder, suppressed emotions, trauma, the pursuit of unavailable men, and personal transformation. IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  What led Christie to write her debut memoir Group (5:38) A misconception about therapy (8:20) What Christie discovered about herself while writing Group (9:24) How Christie's thoughts were her worst enemy (10:54) Where Christie's negative internal dialogue came from (12:05) One thing Christie appreciates about her group process (13:25) What healing looked like to Christie (15:33) One of the things that tripped Christie up in group therapy (18:30) Christie's thoughts on how long you could stay in Group (19:54) The metaphor Christie uses to describe Group (21:35) What Dr. Rosen's prescriptions looked like (23:27) Christie's role in group therapy in regards to Dr. Rosen (27:02) How Christie feels when new members join her Group (28:23) One of Christie's biggest shocks about group therapy (32:16) Why christie struggled to get close to people (34:26) Christie's thoughts on calling anger bad (36:24) How Christie feels closer to people who show their "mess" (40:56) Where shame comes from for Christie (41:58) How Christie's will to be in a relationship led to unfulfilled relationships (42:38) I can’t wait to hear your feedback on this episode! Screenshot and tag me—I’m @courageously.u— and my guest—@christieotate and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: I need your help! Podcasting is like a popularity contest, and while I could care less about being popular, I want to make sure as many women as possible hear The Courageously.u Podcast. That's why I need your help. If you love The Courageously.u Podcast, click here to leave a 5-star review of the show. You get bonus points for adding a comment, too. Together we can make sure no woman struggles alone in silence. Thanks for your help, friend! __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/christie-tate/ COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Today's guest is the courageous Kerri Axelrod. Kerri is a leading expert in a holistic approach to mental health, specializing in the connection between diet, lifestyle, and mood. In her work as a certified holistic health coach and nutrition consultant, she utilizes nutritional science, cutting-edge scientifically proven research, and the integrative modalities of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation. Before helping other women heal holistically, Kerri spent most of her life sad, anxious, overweight, frustrated – convinced that if she just lost weight, her life would change. In her twenties, she was a rising star in the fast-paced, high-stress world of national politics. Working long hours at a grueling pace, she endured a personal health crisis that marked the beginning of her health and wellness journey. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disorder and bouncing between doctors to only be left without answers, she quit her job, packed up her life in D.C., and devoted herself to getting healthy. Now Kerri is the creator of a monthly online educational tool for integrative resources on mental well-being and frequently provides expert commentary for national and local media publications. She was also recently named one of Boston magazine's go-to wellness pros for nutrition services as well as one of the "Top 10 Healthy Food Instagramers to Follow." IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  How Kerri's mental health struggles led her to work in the world of wellness (4:56) What anxiety looks like for Kerri (6:36) Kerri's struggle with weight (8:39) How years of putting her career in national politics first led to an autoimmune disease (10:33) What Kerri's healing journey looked like (17:01) Kerri's tips on how to improve your wellness (20:28) The advice Kerri would give you if you're struggling with your wellness (25:20) The evolution of Kerri working 1:1 with clients (25:39) I can’t wait to hear your feedback on this episode! Screenshot and tag me—I’m @courageously.u— and my guest—@kerriaxelrod and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Ready to reduce your anxiety through breathwork? CLICK HERE to download your freebie today! __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/kerri-axelrod/ COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Part of my mission with the courageously.u podcast is to help you break free from beliefs and behaviors that keep you stuck. For the longest time, I believed periods were supposed to be painful, and the only way to function through the pain was to take medications. I’ve recently learned that my belief couldn’t be any farther from the truth.  To help further educate not only you but myself on hormonal health, I invited Dr. Neal Barnard onto the show.  Dr. Neal Barnard is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, Dr. Barnard received his M.D. degree at the George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the same institution. Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients. Dr. Barnard has authored more than 90 scientific publications and 20 books for medical and lay readers and is the editor in chief of the Nutrition Guide for Clinicians, a textbook made available to all U.S. medical students. As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. His research contributed to the acceptance of plant-based diets in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 2016, he founded the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, DC, as a model for making nutrition a routine part of all medical care.     Working with the Medical Society of the District of Columbia and the American Medical Association, Dr. Barnard has authored key resolutions, now part of AMA policy, calling for a new focus on prevention and nutrition in federal policies and in medical practice.  You can consider this episode your 101 course in hormonal health. If you’re ready, pull up a seat, or shall I say ear, and get ready to take some notes IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  What hormones are (5:10) Where things go wrong with your hormones (6:01) What determines the level of estrogen in your blood (11:10) Why doctors aren't educating us on our hormonal health (12:59) What Dr. Barnard wants you to do to heal your hormones (14:20) What endometriosis is (16:06) On average, how long it takes to heal your hormones (18:45) What PCOS is (22:16) How to begin shifting to a vegan diet (26:56) Why we shouldn't give kids milk (28:03) Dr. Barnard's thoughts on coffee (30:18) Why infertility seems to be on the rise (32:02) The first step to reducing menstrual pain (35:33) Whether or not toxins impact hormonal health (37:50) I can’t wait to hear your feedback on this episode! Screenshot and tag me—I’m @courageously.u— and my guest—@drnealbarnard and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Save 10% on your Branch Basics Starter Kit with code: COURAGE __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/neal-barnard/ COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/