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Therapy in a Nutshell

Therapy in a Nutshell -Emma McAdam

I’m Emma McAdam, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and my mission is to make mental health resources more easy to access. I take therapy skills and psychological research and condense them down into bite-sized nuggets of help.I’m here to spread the message that while mental illness is real, it’s common, it’s debilitating, it’s also treatable. There are dozens of research-backed approaches to treating depression, anxiety, and other mental illness. Change, growth, and healing are possible

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19:33

Armoring - How Trauma Gets Embodied as Tension,...

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/10/03

When we understand how trauma shows up in the body, armoring is an important aspect. It includes muscle tension, chronic pain, and constant hypervigilance.Learn the skills to regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership FREE Grounding Skills course: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/grounding-skills-for-anxiety-stress-and-ptsd Resolving Armor with Gabriel Posner:

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40:42

Healing from Childhood Trauma - w/ Past Tense Author...

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/09/26

Sacha Mardou wrote/drew an amazing book about healing from childhood trauma and her work in therapy, specifically IFS or Internal Family Systems Therapy. Sacha's website: https://ifscomics.com/ Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Sacha Mardou has a history of a dysfunctional family, childhood trauma and some painful experiences. And she wrote an incredible graphic novel- Past Tense- where she shared her experience going

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29:40

A nerdy deep dive into ADHD and Anxiety

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/09/23

Let’s talk about the link between Anxiety and ADHD—how executive function challenges fuel both conditions and how you can improve anxiety with an ADHD approach. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Download the ADHD Anxiety symptom overlap chart: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/pl/2148705851 What is Executive Function: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RoWB8tYLMM Are you ready for a nerdy deep dive into the brain

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43:23

How to Feel your Feelings: Step-by-Step Exercise and...

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/09/12

Together we're going to do a Meditation for Emotions with Mindfulness Instructor Thomas McConkie. We're going to talk about how to work with the embodiment of emotions and how to create space for all our feelings, even the ones that are painful or frightening. You can learn more about Thomas' classes and workshops here: https://lowerlightswisdom.org/ Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership This exercise we’re about to do

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19:11

9 Micro Habits for Self-Regulation of Trauma or Anxiety

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/09/05

Learn daily habits for trauma and anxiety self-regulation, focusing on nervous system regulation and dysregulation to manage stress and PTSD. Free Grounding Skills for Anxiety or PTSD course: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/grounding-skills-for-anxiety-stress-and-ptsdLearn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Safe Place visualization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isw37iCwMCg&t=6s Progressive Muscle Relaxation:

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14:58

Stuck in the Freeze Response? How to convert Toxic...

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/08/29

Toxic stress isn’t just having too much to do—it’s getting stuck in the Freeze Response, and this can fuel depression. When overwhelmed by stress, trauma, or global problems, our brain may default to the freeze response—shutting down, avoiding, or numbing out. While this can feel comforting short-term, over time it dysregulates the nervous system, increases cortisol, and fuels anxiety and depression. Stress is meant to mobilize us to act; suppressing that drive makes it toxic. Small, purposeful

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17:57

Emotional Flashbacks - 13 Strategies for Childhood...

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/08/22

Learn to manage emotional flashbacks, a key symptom of PTSD and Complex PTSD CPTSD, or Childhood Trauma with these tools from Pete Walker. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membershipCheck out the FREE Grounding Skills course here: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/grounding-skills-for-anxiety-stress-and-ptsd https://www.pete-walker.com/pdf/13strategies_flashbacks_management.pdf Childhood trauma can trigger a different type

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51:01

When it feels like Anxiety, but it's actually ANGER ...

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/08/15

Anger can be a hidden root cause of Anxiety. sometimes suppressed anger comes out as anxiety especially when you've been conditioned to believe that anger is unacceptable. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membershipAnger and anxiety are often interconnected, with unprocessed anger manifesting as anxiety. In this conversation, Emma McAdam and Dr. Sarah Michaud explore the intricate relationship between anger and anxiety, sharing

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18:40

Harm OCD - Intrusive Thoughts that I Might Hurt Someone

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/08/07

It’s normal that intrusive thoughts are about things that you consider “Bad” but just having a thought won’t hurt you and it doesn’t mean you’re dangerous. Harm OCD is common. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Course on Managing Intrusive thoughts: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/managing-intrusive-thoughts FREE Clarify Your Values Workbook:

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26:11

How to Heal from Medical PTSD aka Medical Trauma

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/07/25

Medical trauma can cause PTSD, with signs like fear of doctors, flashbacks, anxiety, avoidance, panic attacks, and emotional numbness after medical experiences. Check out my FREE grounding Skills course here: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/grounding-skills-for-anxiety-stress-and-ptsdHere's the guide about recognizing distress so you can help to prevent medical trauma: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pediatric_toolkit_for_health_care_providers.pdf Learn the skills to

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22:53

What if my Intrusive Thoughts are Dangerous?

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/07/25

Dealing with OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, or unwanted thoughts? Dr. Kat Green teaches us valuable strategies from CBT and ERP to help you stop intrusive thoughts. Check out Kat's courses here: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/ocd-courses Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Struggling with OCD, intrusive thoughts, or unwanted mental images that just won’t go away? In this video, Dr. Kat Green shares practical tools from

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08:40

Softening Body Tension with Anxiety- Exercise

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/07/18

Anxiety can make you feel tense, tight, or have other bodily symptoms. In this exercise, learn to soften and relax that tension. Check out the FREE grounding Skills course Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, body tension, or racing thoughts? This 3-minute mindfulness meditation is designed to gently calm your nervous system and release physical tension caused by stress and anxiety. When

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36:47

How to Stop Panic Attacks and Anxiety Attacks - with...

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/07/11

Struggling with Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder, or Anxiety attacks? Learn how to stop Panic Attacks with skills from CBT. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Check out Kimberley's YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMGMsxHVAfuveLsah_EmBRg Struggling with panic attacks, panic disorder, or anxiety attacks? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this video, we answer the most common questions I receive from

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22:06

The Science of Self-Blame and Depression

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/07/04

Struggling with depression and self-blame? Learn why it’s not your fault, how guilt fuels depression, and how to break the cycle and heal. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membershipAre you stuck in a cycle of depression, self-blame, and guilt? Do you constantly think, "It’s my fault I feel this way"? In this video, we dive deep into the connection between depression and self-blame, showing how guilt, shame, and blaming yourself

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28:47

Keto and Metabolic Treatments for Mental Health w/Dr....

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/06/30

Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membershipThe speaker discusses the metabolic theory of mental health, suggesting that brain disorders classified as mental illnesses are largely metabolic conditions. Traditional treatments—like therapy and medication—can benefit from an understanding of brain metabolism, potentially leading to new strategies, including weight loss drugs, dietary changes, exercise, and sleep improvements. They

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33:12

Pro Climber Talks about Facing Fear and Managing...

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/06/27

Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membershipCheck out Hazel's Program here: https://www.strongmindclimbing.com/ I love climbing because there's an amazing intersection of mental and physical skills, and it pushes me every time I go out. Today I get the incredible blessing to interview one of my favorite climbers- Hazel Findlay! I've been watching Hazel in climbing films for at least a decade, she's an incredibly strong, but also

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12:47

How to Stop an Anxiety Attack - Guided Walkthrough of...

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/06/20

Free mini-course on How to Stop Panic Attacks and Anxiety Attacks: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/ending-panic-attacks-and-anxiety-attacksAre you in the middle of an anxiety attack or feeling that rising wave of panic? Your body’s going haywire—shaky hands, racing heart, dizziness, nausea—and it feels like there’s no way out. In this video, I guide you step-by-step through my favorite way to stop an anxiety attack in its tracks. It’s called The Activate Method, and it’s more than just deep

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46:52

How to Set Boundaries with Emotionally Immature...

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/06/17

Jess's Free download- The CLEAR Method for setting boundaries with Emotionally Immature PeopleJoin Therapy in a Nutshell’s membership and get instant access to all 10 life-changing courses, live weekly Q&As, and a supportive community for just $27/month. Learn how to manage anxiety, process trauma, regulate emotions, and build lasting resilience. Take small, powerful steps toward healing and a richer, more meaningful life. Start your journey today

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46:12

Yellow Flags in a Therapist

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/06/14

Therapy in a Nutshell membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membershipEvery therapist upholds the professional and ethical standards required in their role. Knowing what signs to look for can help you protect your mental health and ensure you receive the care you deserve. In this video, we’ll discuss the subtle yellow flags in therapy—small warning signs that something might be off—as well as the more obvious red flags, which may indicate your therapist is not just a poor fit but could

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11:33

Super Duper Gentle Exposure Therapy

Therapy in a Nutshell ·

2025/06/02

You can learn to face your fears slowly and gently with exposure therapy, it's great for anxiety and PTSD.Join Therapy in a Nutshell’s membership and get instant access to all 10 life-changing courses, live weekly Q&As, and a supportive community for just $27/month. Learn how to manage anxiety, process trauma, regulate emotions, and build lasting resilience. Take small, powerful steps toward healing and a richer, more meaningful life. Start your journey today

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