Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice
Dr. Andrea Bonior
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Listener Q&A: A Showdown with a Toxic Boss
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice
12/02/22 • 20 min
We've talked about signs of toxic workplaces before. But sometimes, it all boils down to one person-- and what happens when that person is your boss? In today's Baggage Check, we take a question from a listener who finally has an opportunity, through an HR complaint, to speak out about their boss's misbehavior. So why are they losing their nerve-- and how can they get it back? If you've ever wondered how to keep up your courage when speaking truth to power, you'll want to tune in.
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Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.
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Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper
Good Grief, It's Dark! 11 Tips for Tackling Winter Blues
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice
11/29/22 • 17 min
As clocks get turned back and evenings grow cold and dark, many people struggle with a dip in their mood. Even if you don't quite suffer from diagnosable Seasonal Affective Disorder, you may feel your energy, motivation, and mood dip significantly. Today we discuss 11 research-backed actions you can take to make things feel a little better.
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Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.
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Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper
Masculinity, Race, and Mental Health: Welcoming Dr. Harold "Woody" Neighbors
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice
11/25/22 • 53 min
They told him that a program encouraging Black men to gather and talk about their mental health would be a total bust. And guess what? Man Up, Man Down was anything but. In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Neighbors, professor emeritus at University of Michigan and professor of Public Health at Tulane University, for an in-depth look at his Man Up, Man Down program, Tough Guy Syndrome, racism versus "color-blindness" in the therapy room, socioeconomic factors in mental health access, social isolation, gender differences in friendship, and how mental health and health are one and the same. Join us for a conversation that gets real about what a white female psychologist-- and all of us-- can be doing to make positive societal changes.
Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, and gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog!
Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.
Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)
Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper
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Listener Q&A: My Husband Hid The Fact He's On Antidepressants. Why Do I Feel So Upset?
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice
11/22/22 • 14 min
In today's show, we answer a listener question about the struggle that happens when you find out your partner has been keeping something from you about their emotional health. The listener found her husband's antidepressants and wonders, why was he keeping his depression from her? Join us as we tackle the deeper question: how much right do you have to know about your partner's mental health? When is depression treatment just not that big of a big deal? And how do you move forward when you feel betrayed-- and your partner doesn't see it that way?
Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!
Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.
Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)
Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper
8 Tips to Deal with Family Drama, Because Let's Be Honest, It's Not Going Anywhere
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice
11/18/22 • 23 min
Our stomachs are doing flip-flops just thinking about it: family drama can take up so much mental and emotional space that it makes you physically ill. But while we can't totally control other people's behavior (we're looking at you, Guy Who Shouted Into His Phone For The Entire Train Ride!), we can use some principles of psychology to manage our own responses, deescalate difficult situations, and be more likely to find our own calm. If you've ever needed help keeping stress about family drama from ruining your day-- or your mental health-- you'll want to take a listen to today's episode.
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Cover art by Danielle Merity
Music by Jordan Cooper
Your Brain on Sugar: Dr. Nicole Avena on a Not-So-Sweet Problem
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice
11/15/22 • 48 min
We all know that sugar isn't exactly the tip-top of nutrition. But when it comes to mental health, how does it truly affect our mood and behavior? Is sugar addiction real? And if we want to make genuine changes in our intake of it, where do we start-- and why is it so hard? Today we're joined by Dr. Nicole Avena, a neuroscientist at Princeton University whose groundbreaking research on sugar's effects on the brain raises serious questions about what we're up against, psychologically, in a world where sugar is everywhere.
For more information on Dr. Nicole Avena, her research, and her upcoming book, check out her website and follow her on Twitter.
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Cover art by Danielle Merity
Music by Jordan Cooper
Listener Q&A: I Always Want More. How Can I Overcome Jealousy?
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice
11/11/22 • 16 min
Today, we're getting real about jealousy. Dr. Andrea takes a question from a listener who feels like she's never really happy for the successes of friends and family, and she can't ever stop comparing herself to others. She hates that she feels this way, and yet she can't really figure out where it came from. While jealousy hits all of us from time to time, for others it's a constant struggle. How do the seeds of envy get planted? When you have an otherwise happy life, why might you constantly want more? If you've ever wished you could be a little more secure with what you have, this episode is for you.
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Cover art by Danielle Merity
Music by Jordan Cooper
13 Ways to Counteract Toxic Positivity and Embrace a More Fulfilling Version of Happiness
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice
11/08/22 • 27 min
Yes, we chose 13. Why? Because today Dr. Andrea is talking about embracing discomfort, with specific tips on how to do that-- and many other ways to counteract toxic positivity. If you listened to Baggage Check's premiere (Episode 1), you understand how harmful toxic positivity can be to our mental health. But what can you do about it? In this episode, she discusses 13 realistic daily steps that you can take to help get out of toxic positivity's grip. From changing your vocabulary about emotion to rejecting dysfunctional perfectionism, today's show covers all the ways that you can begin to develop a more functional relationship with your emotions-- and yourself.
Didn't yet listen to the premiere? Catch up here!
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Cover art by Danielle Merity
Music by Jordan Cooper
Is It Social Anxiety? Or Something Far Deeper?
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice
11/04/22 • 33 min
Today Dr. Andrea dives deep into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), a set of symptoms that many people struggle immensely with—without realizing there’s even a name for it. For people with RSD, the fear of rejection dominates their life, and often guides their behavior in ways that can sabotage them, and there's a startling connection to ADHD. Discussing in detail what it's like to live with this, or to love someone who experiences this, and how it can affect everything from romantic relationships to office interactions, she also explores the symptoms, causes, and treatment for this condition. This episode is a must-listen for anyone whose fear of rejection is holding them back.
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Cover art by Danielle Merity
Music by Jordan Cooper
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DNA Surprises, Biological Roots, and the Meaning of "Family": A Conversation with Genealogist Jennifer Mendelsohn
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice
12/06/22 • 39 min
The number of people doing DNA tests and charting their family trees online has skyrocketed over recent years. And it can be an incredibly meaningful journey-- and also one that is shocking and upsetting. This week we speak with renowned genealogist and journalist Jennifer Mendelsohn about all kinds of stories, from the heartwarming to the stomach-churning, and explore what to keep in mind if you start on the search yourself. What's the meaning of "family"? Does our DNA tell us anything about who we really are? Why is the draw toward finding out our ancestry so powerful? We talk about all of it, in today's Baggage Check.
For more on Jennifer Mendelsohn's recently announced collaboration with the Center for Jewish History, to provide free DNA kits to Holocaust survivors and their children, check out the DNA Reunion Project.
Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!
Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.
Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)
Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper
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FAQ
How many episodes does Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice have?
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice currently has 85 episodes available.
What topics does Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Mental Health, Podcasts and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice?
The episode title 'Listener Q&A: A Showdown with a Toxic Boss' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice?
The average episode length on Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice released?
Episodes of Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice are typically released every 4 days.
When was the first episode of Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice?
The first episode of Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice was released on Oct 9, 2022.
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