Ep 35: Attack of The Cringe with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen of Savvy Psychologist

10/31/18 • 35 min

Have you ever been haunted by an ancient memory? Or spooked by an intrusive thought? This Halloween episode explores the fears that many of us experience. Thanks to a listener letter from Anxious in Ann Arbor, we dive into social anxiety and cringe attacks, whilst crafting you a waterproof metaphor for your anxiety. Momma B is especially thrilled for you to meet today’s guest, Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. She is a clinical psychologist who helps millions calm their anxiety and be their authentic selves through her award-winning podcast, Savvy Psychologist, and her book, How to Be Yourself. .·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·. DR. MOM & DR. ELLEN’S COLLABORATIVELY PACKED BAG OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATS Mom’s fav pod, made by Dr. Ellen: Savvy Psychologist https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist Dr. Ellen’s book, How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250161703 Melissa Dahl’s book: Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness: http://a.co/d/6ua047T An excerpted chapter from Cringeworthy: https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-stop-reliving-embarrassing-memories.html A book on EMDR: http://a.co/d/eidR9ej A primer on CBT: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/cognitive-behavioral-therapy More information on intrusive thoughts: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-mishaps/201410/controlling-my-intrusive-thoughts?amp Mom also loves Bustle: https://www.bustle.com/p/how-to-actually-deal-with-intrusive-thoughts-according-to-experts-8800188 Meet Momma B in San Francisco at Love Jerks’ Rock Opera Release Party on Saturday, Nov 3 @ The Make-Out Room bit.ly/2OtRyug .·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·. Support Advice from Mom and the art of jingle-making by supporting our sponsor: Green Chef: For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/pickleball Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. New album out this Friday: https://www.lovejerks.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

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Ep 34: Sexless Sourpuss with Erika Moen from Oh Joy Sex Toy

What do you do when you like sex way more than your partner? This episode goes places this mother-daughter duo never imagined when they are asked to answer a listener letter from Sexless Sourpuss. How will Rebecca deal when a show topic threatens to end her 27-year moratorium on talking to Momma B about S-E-X? We are so excited for you to meet our guest for this show, Erika Moen, the talented cartoonist behind “Oh Joy Sex Toy” and co-author of the upcoming book, Drawn to Sex: The Basics, coming out on Nov 6! Buy it on Powell's https://www.powells.com/book/-9781620105443&partnerID=43976 or Amazon: amzn.to/2y105LL. .·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·. A SEXY GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS Momma B makes book recommendations! Divorce Busting: A Step-by-Step Approach to Making Your Marriage Loving Again by Michele Weiner-Davis https://www.amazon.com/Divorce-Busting-Step-Step-Approach/dp/0671797255/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1 Erika makes amazing sex-ed comics! Vaginal Penetration: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/vaginal-intercourse/ Sex positivity: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/sex-positive/ Come as You Are book review: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/come-as-you-are-2/ Wanna buy that book? Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski Ph.D. https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/1476762090 .·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·. Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Hosted by Michael Austin Sui. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Erika’s interview was recorded by Jeni Wren Stottrup. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. Join us for our rock opera album premiere. Buy tickets: bit.ly/2OtRyug This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

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Ep 36: Poetry Corner: "Children Learn What They Live"

How do childhood experiences affect our adult behaviors? We're getting literary to find some answers with one of Momma B PhD’s favorite poems! .·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·. MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS The complete poem: “Children Learn What They Live” by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/overcoming-child-abuse/201112/children-learn-what-they-live More background on the poem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Nolte More about automatic negative thoughts: https://www.brainmdhealth.com/blog/4-questions-to-transform-your-thinking-and-lift-your-mood/ More about Trump’s childhood minister: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/10/donald-trump-2016-norman-vincent-peale-213220 More about Trump’s mom: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/11/03/mary-macleod-trump-donald-trump-mother-biography-mom-immigrant-scotland-215779 Support Advice from Mom and the art of jingle-making by supporting our sponsor: ZOLA: To start your free wedding website or registry on Zola, go to www.zola.com/pickleball Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Show editing by Juliet Hinely. Check out Juliet’s other show, Believed: https://believed.michiganradio.org Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. New album out now: www.lovejerks.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.