Send us a text In today's episode Michael and Andy discuss several questions that we commonly get as therapists. Enjoy!

Send us a text Today's episode Michael and Andy discuss parenting neurodivergent children. What is neurodivergence? What are some misconceptions? What are some tips and tricks for boundary setting? How can you increase emotional expression and understanding? Communication? These questions and more are addressed!

Send us a text In today's episode Michael and Andy discuss how damaging social media can be to our mental health and especially to our relationships when we allow outrage and division to permeate. They explore the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and the aftermath as an example of how such division can influence our day to day lives and key relationships.

Send us a text In Today's episode Michael and Andy discuss how trust in relationships can be difficult... especially when it is broken.

Send us a text In today's episode Michael and Andy analyze all of the mental health parallels they noticed while watching K-Pop Demon Hunters!

Send us a text In today's episode Michael and Andy discuss anger as an emotion in all of its manifestations. Sometimes anger can be explosive and unhealthy, but it can also be very healthy to experience and express.

Send us a text In today's episode Michael and Andy discuss the Gottman's new book "Fight Right." Conflict is often viewed as a negative aspect of relationships but we're here to back up the Gottman's research: conflict need not be negative and destructive. Learning to 'Fight Right' is what makes... or breaks... most relationships.

Send us a text In today's episode Michale and Andy discuss resentment and how it affects relationships. They explore what makes it so corrosive in relationships and how to address it.

Send us a text In today's episode Michael and Andy discuss the value of mental health diagnosis and what to watch out for in the day of social media and mental health TikTok.

Send us a text In this episode Michael Medley offers some guidance and keys to help improve your marriage and relationships. There are some clear patterns that show up in intimate relationships, being able to recognize these patterns in yourself and your marriage can lead to the change and hope you've been looking for. Michael outlines some differences between mature and immature behaviors that show up in relationships and have the potential to amplify them, or destroy them. Then we wil...

Send us a text In this episode Michael Medley, LPC give a brief book review of The 7 LOVE Agreements by Douglas Weiss. These agreements will help to improve your relationship and increase intimacy. The 7 LOVE Agreements include: 1. Faithfulness, 2. Patience, 3. Forgiveness, 4. Service, 5. Respect, 6. Kindness, and 7. Celebration. This episode gives a few examples for each agreement to help you better understand how you might be able to apply them to your marriage or relationship. We hop...

Send us a text In today's episode Michael and Andy break down several ways you can vet therapists to find the best fit for you! They cover the value of the free 15 minute consult most therapists offer, what questions to ask a potential therapist, red flags to look out for and the value of recognizing when a therapist is no longer the best fit for you.

Send us a text In today's episode Michael and Andy discuss how valuable self care routines can be- but how they can also turn into something more like avoidance.

Send us a text In today's show Michael and Andy unpack the difference between guilt and shame and more importantly- how to address your shame when you do experience it.

Send us a text In today's episode Michael & Andy break down emotional regulation and how to improve it in 5 steps!

Send us a text In today's episode Michael and Andy break down EMDR therapy- what it is, why it's so effective, and some common misconceptions about it. Enjoy!

Send us a text What is assertiveness and how do I develop it in a healthy manner? Assertiveness is the ability to say what you need, want, feel, or think in a positive, direct manner without being too aggressive or passive. Assertiveness allows healthy boundaries to be expressed and held. It also allows you to take others' feelings, thoughts, and position into account while holding your own feelings, thoughts, and positions as equal. How can my body language increase or decrease my as...

Send us a text Technical/Psychological Definition: Codependency is a dysfunctional relationship pattern in which individuals develop an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on another person, often to the detriment of their own well-being. It is commonly associated with relationships where one person enables another's addiction, poor mental health, or irresponsibility, and it often stems from early attachment issues, trauma, or dysfunctional family dynamics. Layman’s Definition: Code...

Send us a text Ep. 070 Types of Separations What are some reasons people may think about separation? The “Deal Breakers” vs the Small Perpetual Problems. (Othen times the “deal breakers” we proclaim in the beginning are more solvable after years of marriage, and the smaller perpetual problems are the ones that tear us apart.) Deal Breaker: issues or behaviors that threaten the relationship: boundary violations, value changes, violations of trust, respect, safety, betrayal, and...

Send us a text “What’s one thing you’d like to accomplish this year?” Common Pitfalls with Resolutions Use the SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Staying Engaged with Goals Track Progress: ○ Use apps, journals, or habit trackers to monitor your journey. ○ Celebrate small wins to maintain momentum. Adjust as Needed: ○ Goals aren’t set in stone; life changes, so should your plans. ○ Regularly review and tweak your goals. Build a Support Network: ○ Surround...