the tara bixby podcast

Have you ever wanted to do therapy but had no clue where to start? Have you struggled to find a therapist who was a good fit? Need help finding a therapist who specializes in the very thing you’re struggling with? If you’re nodding your head yes then you’re in luck. Today’s episode is for you. If you love this episode and find it helpful, please share it with your favorite humans. Your shares are the best form of thanks.  Alrighty, friend! Happy listening! 

Dr. Chantel Prat is a psychologist, neuroscientist, professor, and author. She teaches at the University of Washington with appointments in the departments of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Linguistics; with affiliations at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, the Center for Neurotechnology, and the Institute for Neuroengineering. Her debut book, Neuroscience of You, was recently released and it’s a goodie.  We talk about... How our brains interpret the world Why it’s important to be aware of what sources of information are feeding your brain How social media strengthens our current beliefs Why it’s important to understand the relationship between the mind and the brain How our brain creates a subjective reality Why your brain doesn’t look like the one in textbooks How the traditional neuroscientific paradigm glosses over our differences What causes us to choke under pressure Why we have bogus out there thoughts Why we don’t do better when we know better 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/dr-chantel-prat/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

I'm in a serious funk right now, are you? Inside today's bonus episode, I process through what my "funk" looks like, my plans for getting out of it, and why I feel so many people are self-imprisoned.  If you love this episode, please share it with a friend. Your shares help ensure no one struggles alone in silence.  Happy listening, my friend! 

Dr. Lisa Miller is a clinical psychologist, award-winning researcher, and New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child. She’s also a professor of psychology and education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, which is the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology. Dr. Miller's innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She’s also appeared on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and Weekend Today as an expert. Her latest work, The Awakened Brain, is a groundbreaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality that sets a bold new paradigm for health, healing, and resilience. We talk about...  What working in a psychiatric inpatient unit was like for Lisa How synchronicity helps us better understand what life is showing us Why it’s important to say yes to synchronicity What Dr. Miller would say to someone who believes synchronicity is merely coincidence What role spirituality plays in depression The difference between achieving and awakened awareness How not saying what’s on your heart could be a missed opportunity The three questions you should be asking yourself   Dr. Miller also does two guided practices in today's episode. One that helps you see where synchronicity has been at play in your life and one that helps awaken you to your natural spiritual awareness. Episode goodies...  Did you know that 97% of coffees out there are full of pesticides, toxins, and mold? Gross right?! This is why I made the switch to Kion Coffee. Wanna try it for yourself and save some money? Save 10% off your Kion order when you click here and 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-lisa-miller/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Allan is a professor and author who earned a doctoral degree in Sociology from Yale University where he was trained in psychiatric epidemiology and in deviance and social control. He has studied a variety of aspects of mental health and illness, including the social response to mental illness, family caretaking for dependent populations, the impact of social roles and statuses on mental health, and the social construction of mental disorders. We talk about...  What the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is Who influences what goes in and out of the DSM Where the DSM started and where it is today The pros and cons of the DSM Whether or not Allan believes the DSM is credible Why Allan believes the DSM is a straitjacket The increase of people self-identifying with their diagnosis Why premenstrual dysphoric disorder was so controversial The subjectivity in diagnosing The lack of validity with the current DSM What role pharmaceutical companies play in diagnosing Why clinicians depend on the DSM   Episode goodies...  Toss the toxins today and save $10 off your Branch Basics order 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/allan-horwitz/   HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

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/