The Man Made Podcast ep. 37. Navigating Worry

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10/19/23 • 52 min

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast

This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.

Navigating the convoluted realm of worry is akin to being a bartender at a cognitive cocktail party where 'Anxiety Ale' and 'Dread Draught' are the drinks du jour. A therapist, in this scenario, dons the hat of a seasoned mixologist, concocting a blend of mindfulness mimosas to help their client sober up from a hangover of hysteria. Amidst the cacophony of crippling concerns and fears that frolic around like unruly patrons at last call, our therapist employs a dash of dark humor as a makeshift bouncer to show these tormenting thoughts the exit. With a serving of sassy repartees and a garnish of gutsy giggles, they venture through the tavern of trepidation, showing that sometimes the best way to tackle worry is to roast it with a toast, chortle at the chaos, and perhaps engage in a metaphorical pub-crawl through the psyche, discovering that the path to emotional sobriety is paved with laughter, a shot of courage, and a chaser of cheer.

Some resources that may be useful:

Living with Anxiety

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast

Some resources that may be useful:

Living with Anxiety

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The Man Made Podcast ep. 36. Prioritizing your time - Embrace downtime

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast

In the grand circus of life, where juggling responsibilities can sometimes feel like trying to balance a watermelon on your nose while riding a unicycle (uphill, of course!), it's easy to forget that sometimes, the best thing to do is... absolutely nothing. That’s right, zilch, nada! Embracing downtime isn't just the exclusive domain of lazy cats or sloths on vacation. It's essential brain TLC! Our noggin, much like that overstuffed closet you've been avoiding, needs a good declutter every now and then. So, the next time you feel the urge to cram one more task into your day, consider the profound wisdom of couch potatoes everywhere and take a well-deserved siesta. Your mind will thank you. Probably with dreams of watermelons and unicycles. But hey, that's therapy for another day!

Some resources that may be useful:

How to prioritze your time

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The Man Made Podcast ep. 38. Resistance

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In the grand obstacle course of therapy, 'resistance' is that cheeky monkey wrench your brain throws into the machinery. Imagine it: there you are, jogging along the therapeutic path, leaping over childhood traumas, sidestepping anxiety banana peels, and high-fiving your inner child, when this sly nemesis pops up. It convinces you that those emotional potholes are just "fine" the way they are, thank you very much. But here's the fun twist: overcoming resistance is like finding a secret warp tunnel that propels you forward, Mario Kart-style. By confronting this crafty adversary, you don't just continue the race; you turbo-boost with star power! You pivot around mental roadblocks, discovering that they were actually made of squishy stress-marshmallows. Resistance may try to spoil the party, but once you push past it, you realize you've gained XP in emotional resilience, unlocked the "Self-Compassion" achievement, and can now sport sparkling, new self-awareness sneakers for the rest of your run. So, let's thank our pesky pal, resistance; without it, we'd never know how satisfying it is to say, "Ha! Outran ya!" as we blaze a trail toward mental victory.

Some resources that may be useful:

Steven Pressfield