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In this podcast (episode #532) and blog, I talk about managing your mental health while traveling. Traveling can be a wonderful experience, but it can also bring about stress and disrupt your routine, potentially impacting your mental health. Here are some tips to help you travel while prioritizing your mental well-bei

In this podcast (episode #531) and blog, I talk about ways to regulate anger. Anger serves a purpose when we manage it. Regulating anger is therefore an important skill for maintaining healthy relationships and managing your well-being. Here are 9 tips you can practice to effectively regulate anger: 1. Recognize the Ea

In this podcast (episode #530) and blog, I talk about ways to improve your emotional intelligence. People love to talk about emotional intelligence, which is actually self-regulation. This is also known as self-control or emotional regulation. It is the ability to manage your thoughts, emotions, behaviors and perspecti

In this podcast (#529) and blog, I talk to mental health expert Dr. John Delony about what anxiety can tell us about ourselves, how to manage feelings of anxiety, and ways to build a less anxious life. Dr. John Delony earned his Bachelor of Arts in humanities and psychology at Lubbock Christian University and his Mast

In this podcast (episode #528) and blog, I talk about ways to build trust in your relationships. Building trust is essential for healthy relationships, whether they're romantic, friendships, family, or professional connections. Here are three trust-building exercises that can be applied to various types of relationship

In this podcast (#526) and blog, I talk about the benefits of jealousy. Jealousy is a complex emotion that can have both positive and negative effects. While it's generally considered an uncomfortable or negative emotion, there are situations where jealousy can serve as a signal for self-reflection and growth. Here ar

In this podcast (episode #525) and blog, I talk to health and fitness expert Shawn Stevenson, creator of The Model Health Show (one of the top health and fitness podcasts), and author of the bestselling book Eat Smarter, about his new cookbook and how eating meals as a family can improve your mental and physical wellbe

In this podcast (episode #524) and blog, I talk about the dangers of relying on personality tests. Personality tests can provide insights into certain aspects of an individual's traits and behaviors, but there are several reasons why they may not be fully reliable or should be used with caution: 1. Simplification of Co

In this podcast (episode #522) and blog, I talk about ways to manage draining friendships. People influence us. Indeed, we literally wire other people into our brain networks. This is why it is important that we evaluate how the people in our life are impacting us and manage our relationships. Here are some tips to he

In this podcast (#521) and blog, I talk to author and former pastor Josh Harris about forgiving yourself, why curiosity and challenging what you believe is important, how to deal with losing a community, and so much more. As human beings, we are designed to learn, change and grow. Indeed, as I have discussed many times

In this podcast (episode #520) and blog, I talk about 4 ways to improve your mood when you are feeling down. Of course, there is no quick fix when it comes to human emotions. As I have said several times on this podcast and in my blogs, it takes daily practice to form new habits that can help you self-regulate and man

In this podcast (episode #519) and blog, I talk to existential psychotherapist and trauma-informed clinician Dr. Sara Kubric about what the “self” really is, how you can change who you are, the relationship between freedom and responsibility, and so much more! In her amazing new book, It’s On Me, Sara focuses on what