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The Importance Of Home

Today I'd like to spend a few minutes talking about the many meanings of home, and how setting the right tone at home can help make some great improvements in your life.

Sam: Living With A Life-Long Illness, Part 2

Part two of my my conversation with Sam today, where he goes a bit more in-depth into what life was like growing up and coping a life-threatening illness, as well as some more insight into the unique path he has carved for himself that defies "the norm."

Sam: Living With A Life-Long Illness, Part 1

The first part of a two-part episode today featuring Sam, who has lived his entire life in the presence of a unique illness, yet has managed to live in a way that is perhaps even more unique. Sam is a prime example of why there is essentially no such thing as a "normal path" through life, and our conversation was a great one!

Why You Shouldn't Focus On The Outcome (And What To Do Instead)

Partially inspired by Chicago Cubs' coach Joe Madden, and how he's transformed one of baseball's most unsuccessful teams in a little over a year, today I'd just like to talk about why focusing on the outcome of a particular problem isn't necessary the best approach. Here's something simple that you can do instead that will not only yield better results, but maybe even allow you to have a little fun along the way.

Emmit: On OCD & The Power Of Sharing Your Story

Tune in today to hear Emmit's story about his battle with OCD, which he's been able to overcome in a pretty amazing way.  We also talk about the origins of OCD-related rituals a bit, and how Emmit prefers to share his story with others instead of hiding it, as way to possibly help others who may be suffering.

A Troubling Trend Among Our Best & Brightest Teens

Today, I'd like to take just a few moments to talk about something I've been noticing more and more in the therapy room lately, which is self-loathing among kids who are actually very smart and talented, and what we can do stop what's becoming more and more of a problem.

Matt: Finding Strengths Through The Fog Of ADHD

Matt is great guy who  has grown up with ADHD, yet still managed to have an active social life with meaningful connections and relationships. On today's episode, he shares his story and insights about how he made this possible, and even talks about the upside to living with the condition.

Eric: Fighting Anxiety With Stand Up Comedy

On today's episode I talk to Eric, who has acted incredibly brave in the face of severe anxiety by taking part in stand up comedy and improv.

Kathleen: Living With Anxiety And Depression

Today we talk to Kathleen, who has developed some great insights on life through her struggles with anxiety and depression over the last several years.

Andrew: On Building Self Worth

In today's episode we hear the story of 20-year-old Andrew, who went went through a period of stress and anxiety after failing out of his first year of college and hiding the results from his family.  As a result, he treads a rather unconventional path that leads to a renewed sense of purpose.