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Relationship Judo

Have you ever wished there were ways to step AROUND the argument instead of going THROUGH it? Ever feel like attempts to resolve disagreements just leads to conflict and hurt feelings that never really accomplish anything? This episode is for you.

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In Relationship Judo, I talk about ways to seek true resolution and repair when we disagree with our partners. It’s not that we can’t disagree or that we sometimes do things that hurt each other. This is the real world, right?

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We can seek ways to resolve our differences and heal our injuries without falling into the old traps – criticism and defensiveness, shaming, gaslighting, etc. We can find resolution and repair in more effective and authentic ways.

How? What is this magic?

It’s not magic, but it is a bit of Relationship Judo. If you want to know more, check out today’s show!

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Get Buddha’s Brain by Dr. Rick Hanson.

Get Nonviolent Communication by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg.
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Chris Neal (he/him) is an integrative psychotherapist, educator, and host of The Resilient Self podcast. A former university professor, he brings over 25 years of experience inspiring others to grow and succeed. In addition to his private psychotherapy practice, he presents workshops for organizations seeking to enhance member wellness and fully embody the stated organizational values.

A Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas, Chris sees adult individuals and couples for a range of concerns in his private psychotherapy practice . His primary practice areas include relational work on boundaries and codependency, stress management, and helping couples build mutually supportive relationships.

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Overcoming Shame, Deconstructing Ted Lasso, and more with Kyira Wackett

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This week’s guest is Kyira Wackett. Kyira is a licensed mental health therapist, coach, YouTube creator, and consultant who specializes in working with shame and anxiety.

We talk about Kyira’s work and she helps us think about shame in new and important ways. We also spend a little time deconstructing the latest Ted Lasso plot twists, which was a lot of fun too.

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Kyira Wackett is a licensed mental health therapist specializing in shame and anxiety. She is the owner of Adversity Rising, a company who equips people with the confidence and skills to write their own stories. Her work ranges from one on one coaching to corporate wellness packages with a focus on what she calls the anti-band-aid movement or resisting the quick fix in favor of doing the work necessary to make meaningful and sustainable change. The highlight of her work is her signature program, That Life AR, where she walks people through her 5-step therapeutic process she believes can combat any pain point that comes our way because we all deserve to live a life in which we can thrive.

Website: www.adversityrising.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@adversityrising

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Rest: The Art of Doing Less with Joseph Bennett

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I’m excited to bring you today’s interview with author, hypnotherapist, and coach Joseph Bennett. We talk about Joseph’s work helping people slow down and choose to engage in meaningful periods rest.

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We talk about Joseph’s work helping people slow down and choose to engage in meaningful periods rest. We talk about his popular book, Rest: The Art of Doing Less, and he also tells us about his newly released book, When in Doubt.

I think you’ll enjoy the positive and uplifting energy Joseph brings to this week’s show. So here’s my conversation with Joseph Bennett…

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Joseph Bennett is an improv actor, author, poet, podcaster, co-founder of Joseph Bennett is an improv actor, author, poet, podcaster, co-founder of San Miguel Retreats, assemblage artist and an inspiring creativity coach. His podcast Are You Waiting for Permission? has been downloaded more than 13,000 times and listeners have described it as “motivating, inspiring…heartfelt and enriching.”

Joseph’s next book When in Doubt—Nearly 400 funny, insightful & inspiring ideas for what to do when you’re in doubt was recently released.

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No Addict Left Behind with Joey Pagano, LSW

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This week, we have Licensed Social Worker and author, Joey Pagano, who describes his years-long battle with addiction. He tells his story of resilience and healing that eventually led him not only to recovery, but also to becoming a leader in his community in helping others discover the road to recovery.

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Joey details his story and talks about his powerful perspective on helping those who struggle with addiction in his new book, No Addict Left Behind: It’s a Recovery Medicine State of Mind.

Please be aware that this episode includes candid conversation about some very difficult life challenges, and may not be suitable for young listeners.

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Joey Pagano, MSW, LSW, CRS is a father of two, husband, and brother. Most importantly, he is a person in long-term recovery who brings the same personal principles such as empathy, compassion, and understanding that recovery teaches into his relationships and professional clinical roles.

Joey has years of experience as a mental health and drug and alcohol therapist, as well as a licensed social worker (LSW) and certified recovery, family, and forensic specialist with over a decade of overall experience in the field. He serves on a multidisciplinary clinical and peer drug and alcohol treatment teams and currently supervises a Center of Excellence (which coordinates care for >550 clients with OUD and mental illness). He is trained in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed practice, and the American Society on Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessment criteria. He has published research manuscripts in social work and taught various behavioral health presentations throughout the country.

Joey is an author of three books, with the third co-written with Scott A. Cook MD, MPH about the clinical, medical and personal experiences of the stigma of addiction and recovery medicine in our country. No addict left behind: It’s a recovery medicine state of mind was released on 4/25/23, in stores and online. He speaks professionally about the clinical implications of recovery and social work. Joey is also an educator and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Social Work (DSW).

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The Pivot: Reinventing Your Professional Identity with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay

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This week, I welcome Dr. Heidi Kay Begay. Heidi is a wonderful flutist and teacher, who produces two separate podcasts: the Flute 360 Podcast and the Pivoting Musician Podcast.

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Heidi chose to enter one of the most competitive careers in all of Classical Music, becoming a professional flutist and professor. She got a Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute Performance, and began the process of kickstarting a career as an artist-teacher.

After years of commitment, her dream job was upended by the Pandemic. Heidi made the choice to reinvent her professional identity, moving into content creation and online coaching and teaching.

She’s here today to talk about the pivot – that choice to take your career, and ultimately, your professional identity, in a new direction. We also discuss the challenges of creating an online business and how families seek to create financial wellness by cultivating additional income streams.

I know you’ll be inspired by her story, and we have a great time talking about her experience as an online entrepreneur.

Dr. Heidi Kay Begay is passionate about guiding the modern-day musician to find their unique voice on and off the stage.

Heidi is the owner of two thriving companies, which include J&K Media Productions and Flute 360. Through her entrepreneurial portfolio, she wears many different hats, which include being an educator, flutist, coach, and podcaster.

She is the creator and host of two current podcasts. The first is Flute 360, which has received over 100,000 downloads since 2018 and has served flutists worldwide through its 225+ episodes. The second podcast includes The Pivoting Musician, which Heidi co-hosts with her colleague, Dr. Garrett Hope.

Throughout her business, she serves her clientele through different offerings, such as music lessons, coaching sessions, and her three digital courses, which include The Pivoting Musician, The Podcasting Musician, and Generating Income as a Podcaster Through Corporate Sponsorships.

Heidi is thrilled to work with musicians to reach new heights, so they can feel empowered and have a life they love both on and off the stage. To learn more about Heidi, please visit her website at https://heidikaybegay.com.

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When, Why, and How to Start Therapy

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Today Chris talks about the process of starting therapy. From the decision to being to how to find the right therapist for you. This episode explains it all.

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We go through the whole process:

When/Why to start therapy
How to choose the right therapist for you
How to pay for therapy
How to get started with someone
What to do if you’re not sure you’ve chosen the right mental health counselor

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