Send us a text What if you could stop your emotions from hijacking your life? Michelle takes us on a raw, honest journey through her struggle with emotional dysregulation and the life-changing skills she's developed to break free from destructive patterns. Michelle shares how she once had no concept that emotions could be controlled. When anger or distress hit, she'd let those feelings completely unravel, desperately seeking validation and often engaging in behaviors she'd later regret. Thro...

Send us a text Relationships shatter under the weight of addiction. I know this firsthand—I burned every bridge with family, friends, and partners during my darkest days of substance abuse. The heartbreaking isolation that followed became a turning point in my recovery journey. Remember the famous Rat Park study? When rats lived in enriched environments with social connections, they rarely chose drug-laced water. Alone in cages, they consumed it until death. Humans aren't so different. We're...

Send us a text What does it really mean when recovery programs describe addiction as a "spiritual malady"? In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey from nihilistic atheism to spiritual awakening—a transformation that ultimately saved my life. As a teenager, I rejected religion as fairy tales and embraced the belief that humans were merely a "happy accident of chaos." This worldview conveniently supported my addiction, allowing me to justify selfish behaviors and remain oblivious t...

On this Episode we talk about Pet Play. We share our thoughts about it and get into the importance of not being so quick to judge. It's easy to write off what we may think of as more extreme forms of sexual play as bad or weird, but lets get real. Who doesn't think a woman in a cat costume is sexy? And what woman doesn't feel sexy in a cat costume? Make sure to listen, like, share and subscribe! sippingreality.com

TXT us your feedback!! <3 your fayce! The Four Agreements of Nursing — This week, Riva dives into a deceptively simple book with a surprisingly deep message for nurses everywhere: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. But this isn’t a book club. It’s a reckoning. Because when nurses are expected to carry entire systems on their backs, absorb everyone’s trauma, and do it all with a charting pen in hand… how the hell do we stay whole? Turns out, The Four Agreements might be the answe...

Tell us what you feel. Message us. Aparna Subramonian, a brand marketer, writer, and self-proclaimed quirky cat lover, didn’t grow up trying to fit in. She grew up thinking she's a boy, fell in love with her best friend in seventh grade, and later discovered she had ADHD. All while battling social mores in a small, conservative city like Coimbatore. Smitha has a warm, honest, and often humorous exploration conversation in this delightfully candid episode with Aparna, journey through ge...

Send us a text Every morning, I wake up and have to pinch myself. Is this beautiful home by the beach, these loving relationships, this second chance at motherhood—is it all real? The contrast to where I was just a few years ago seems impossible. My journey from kidney specialist to homeless addict selling my body for drugs nearly killed me—literally. With staph sepsis ravaging my body and my family waiting for the call that I had died, I hit a devastating bottom few survive. But that devast...

Today’s episode takes a raw and relatable look at what it means to live with mental illness—and why peer support is more than just a feel-good idea. We’re joined by Josh, a certified peer support specialist, NAMI program leader, and unapologetic gamer navigating home ownership (with the help of a clueless cat). From personal experience to public policy, Josh shares how his journey shapes the work he does across Iowa. We dive into national mental health statistics, explore the intersection of ...

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry I wanted to let you  know that I will be taking a much needed break  which is crucial  to anyone’s health and wellness. Resting gives everyone a chance to rest, reflect and come back stronger.While I'm away, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite episodes. from the 2024 symposium, where I had the pleasure of speaking

✨ What You'll Discover This WeekReady to stop exhausting yourself by arguing with reality? Amanda, Laura, and Kendra are back with episode 172, diving deep into Byron Katie's powerful concept of "Noticing When Your Thoughts Argue with Reality." Spoiler alert: You can't teach a cat to bark! 🐱 🔥 Key Takeaways That Will Change Your Day The Cat That Won't Bark "You can spend the rest of your life trying to teach a cat to bark. Yet if you pay attention, you'll notice that you believe thoughts

There's a title you probably won't see again. Doctor Bill goes above and beyond on in this episode of TYP, and we find ourselves chatting about the male fertility crisis, killer parasites, STD's, toxoplasmosis, decapitated sperm, plummeting testosterone levels, cat poo, raw shellfish, undercooked meat, plastics in food, endocrine disruptors, drastic cuts in funding for scientific research, insane politics and politicians, and lots more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris talks about grief and loss and shares his experiences of losing his parents and his lovely cat and trying to make sense of the journey of his grief using Worden's tasks of grief as theoretical navigation. He looks at the 4 tasks that Worden and outlines and explored his experiences and the ongoing ness of his grief. He makes the distinction between normal grief and complicated grief.

In tonight's Bedtime Story with Karissa, we're heading to a little cafe tucked away in the whitewashed streets of a cornish fishing town, home to a horde of cats, and their owner, Jenny, who is beginning to be drawn deeper into the web of this cosy little community, and is starting to feel that she’s found her home. Join Sleep Wave Premium ✨ in just two taps! Enjoy 2 bonus episodes a month plus all episodes ad-free and show your support to Karissa. https://sleepwave.supercast.com/ Love the Sleep

Did you catch Doja Cat’s breast implant mishap? Because capsular contracture affects some women with breast implants, Dr. G and Bri discuss the not-so-glamorous side of breast augmentation: what capsular contracture is, why it happens, and how it can be prevented or treated. Motiva implants are getting a lot of attention lately for their lower reported rates of capsular contracture. Hear Dr. G’s take.Trending stories:Buzzfeed, Lindsay Lohan Addressed Comments About Her Changing AppearanceDailyMail,

In this episode, Dr. Green answers the most common questions surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause care. He breaks down the importance of symptom-based treatment over lab testing, debunks persistent myths about estrogen, progesterone, and weight gain, and explains how combination creams and vaginal estrogen work. Dr. Green also answers questions about using HRT alongside antidepressants or GLP-1s, the role of IUDs, and common concerns like hair thinning, sleep issues, an...

Welcome to The Autistic Perimenopause: A Temporary Regression. I’m Sam Galloway and I have been documenting my despair fiercely advocating here for over a year now. Time flies when you are dissociating having fun! The Autistic Perimenopause is a safe community space for sharing our lived experience of our neurodivergent menopause. Together, we explore how hormonal flux affects us day to day, how safely unmasking helps us to self-regulate, and how to hang on when it all feels too much. Cat photos

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TXT us your feedback!! <3 your fayce! This week on The Ritual Nurse, we're celebrating Pride not just with rainbows, but with radical accountability, affirming care, and professional truth-telling. What does it really mean to practice nursing with equity—not just equality? How do we ensure that LGBTQIA+ and especially transgender patients receive safe, trauma-informed care, even when someone’s personal beliefs might conflict? Spoiler alert: it’s not about opinion—it’s about ethical practic...

Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to Mental Perk! 🎙️ Today’s episode is all about healing with paws and purpose. 🐾 We’re joined by Traci Pryor from the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program to talk about how YOU and your pet can become a therapy animal team and bring real comfort to those who need it most. From hospitals to schools, this volunteer opportunity is changing lives one tail wag at a time. 🐶🐱 ✨ Whether it’s a dog, cat, or something a little different—your animal could be someone’s peace. 💥