the tara bixby podcast

Are you an exhausted mama? Do you feel guilty for taking time for yourself? Do you feel alone and lost in the chaos of motherhood? If you are nodding your head yes, Episode 15 is for you.  Claire Nicogossian Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience. In the last ten years, Claire has specialized her practice in maternal-mental health and well-being. She also founded MomsWellBeing.com, an online resource that’s helped thousands of parents increase self-care. In today's episode, Dr. Claire discusses her latest book, Mama, You Are Enough. The fun doesn't stop there, though. We also discuss shadow emotions, the pressures of being a mama, the importance of self-care, the dangers of the mommy wine culture, and so much more.  If you're ready to find calm in the chaos of motherhood, be sure to hit that play button. __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/  

Are you being tricked by your worries? Do you ever feel hopeless or crazy for feeling anxious? Do you want to learn how to respond to panic attacks? If yes, Episode 14 is for you. Doctor David Carbonell is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders as a therapist, author, and teacher. With over thirty-five years of experience, Dr. Carbonell offers exposure based treatment of fears and phobias in Chicago; is the author of four anxiety self-help books; and teaches workshops for therapists who want to learn more about the treatment of anxiety disorders.  If you're ready to take back control of your anxiety, hit that play button and join inside Episode 14: The Worry Trick With Dr. David Carbonell.  __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Anxiety Freebie: Get your free 4-week action plan with tips and tricks to help you not only reduce anxiety, but also coexist peacefully with it. Head to today's show notes to get started today.  __________⁣⁣   COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/?p=2547   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 ⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Alisa Vitti is a functional nutritionist, women’s hormone expert, and pioneer in female biohacking. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Alisa has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, Lifetime, and has been a regular contributor for Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, and Women’s Health.  She is also the best selling author of WomanCode and her latest book In The Flo. She is the founder of the modern hormone healthcare company Flo living and the creator of the the number one paid period app on itunes, my flo. Lisa Vitti is a Godsend to women with all her hormonal wisdom on how we can take back control of our hormonal health and learn to live within our flo. If you're tired of living with hormonal disturbances, and are ready to heal holistically, join us inside Episode 13. We will be waiting for you! __________⁣⁣ INTERESTED IN GIVING FOUR SIGMATIC A TRY FOR YOURSELF?  Save 10% off your order when you use code COURAGE10 at checkout __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/alisa-vitti/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 ⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

If you're in need of a swift kick in the booty to help you jump-start your life, episode 12 is your episode. Meredith Atwood, a former attorney, turned podcaster, motivational speaker, and 4x IRONMAN triathlete, joins us today to deliver a hefty dose of motivation.  She discusses:  How a tearful spin class lit a spark inside her to begin her fitness quest What it looked like to navigate addiction The time her husband told her to get her shit together What showing up for yourself looks like How you can identify the nonsense in your life And so much more!  If you're ready for a motivational sermon, hit that play button and join us inside Episode 12 The Year of No Nonsense With Meredith Atwood.  P.S. Everything discussed in this episode can be found in the show notes below.   __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/meredith-atwood/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 ⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Rated one of the hottest trainers in America by Shape Magazine, Heidi Kristoffer is on a mission to make yoga, inversions, health, strength, and whole, happy living accessible to everyone. Inside episode eleven, Yoga 101 With Heidi Kristoffer, Heidi gives you an introductory lesson in all things yoga. She discusses the different styles of yoga, how yoga can improve anxiety, why yoga is a fantastic means of practicing mindfulness, and so much more. She's also giving you FREE access, for one month, to her Fantastic CrossFlow Yoga app. You can find the link in the show notes below. If you're ready to dive into Yoga 101 With Heidi Kristoffer, hit that play button and enjoy!  __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/?p=2387   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 ⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Is the game of "what-if" leaving you anxious? Are you scratching your head thinking, what in the world is she talking about? Inside episode ten of The Courageously.u Podcast, we are chatting about the terrible, soul-sucking game of “What-if” statements.  __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/what-if/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 ⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Did you know that your gut health can impact your brain health? Did you know that inflammation in your body could mimic mental illness? Did you know that your brain had a glymphatic system? Did you know blood sugar instability could lead to anxiety and depression? Are you curious about what functional medicine is? Inside episode nine of The Courageously.u Podcast, Dr. Mary Pardee is delivering you all sorts of gut/brain health wisdom. You can consider this your unofficial college introduction class to all things functional medicine. Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor specializing in integrative gastroenterology and hormone balancing in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of modrn med, a telemedicine and virtual wellness company that provides medical and health services to clients across the world from the comfort of their homes. If you're ready to take back control of your physical and mental health, hit that play button and be prepared to take lots of notes. Happy listening!  __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Anxiety Freebie: Get your free 4 week action plan with tips and tricks to help you not only reduce anxiety, but also coexist peacefully with it. Click here to download.   Four Sigmatic: Save 10% on your purchase when you use the code: COURAGE10 at checkout. __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/?p=2262   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 ⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Life isn't always how it appears, especially inside a home nestled on Hidden Valley Road. Margaret Galvin Johnson grew up in an American family with twelve children. Six of them being diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Behind the illusion of perfection, good looks, and athleticism hid a secret. A secret that would later become medical's greatest hope for understanding Schizophrenia. Hidden Valley Road is a true story of rejection, pain, trauma, abandonment, neglect, and physical and sexual abuse. However, hidden within the chaos of mental illness lies another story—a story of a girl who grew to be a courageous woman. In today's episode, the spotlight is shined on how Margaret Galvin Johnson navigated her way through years of trauma to a place of self-compassion. Margaret Galvin Johnson is a multi-passionate artist who has spent the last twenty years writing her family story (now known as Hidden Valley Road). A story of shame, denial, secrecy, abuse, mental illness, and resilience. Margaret's family story, which was later handed off to author Robert Kolker, has since become a New York Times bestseller and Oprah's 84th book club pick. __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/?p=2253   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 ⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Are you tired of feeling anxious? Do you find yourself lost in future-focused worries? Are you guilty of playing the "what-if" game? If yes, you won't want to miss out on these mindfulness goodies.  In today's episode, I am sharing three of my fave mindfulness techniques to help you reduce your anxiety by grounding yourself in the here-and-now.  If you're new to mindfulness, no worries! Hit that play button, and let's get to it.  P.S. There is an anxiety FREEBIE in the show notes!  __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/?p=2239   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 ⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

How do we combat perfectionism, especially in our social media-obsessed society where everyone feels pressured to make sure only their “highlight” reels are posted? What do you do when your life looks perfect, but you are silently falling apart? As a child were painful emotions not only disallowed but ridiculed or ignored? Do you live with perfectly hidden depression? In today's episode, Dr. Margaret Rutherford describes a syndrome whose primary trait is perfectionism, fueled by shame and self-criticism. She helps us understand how someone can present as the perfect friend or co-worker, highly successful, engaged—and seemingly happy—while struggling with wounds that have never been acknowledged or seen for what they are. If you're ready to learn all about perfectly hidden depression, click that play button, and tune in to Episode 6 to hear all about it. P.S. If you, or someone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please access help. You matter, your life matters, and help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/?p=2163    COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/