Discover Solutions, Feel Better. A podcast with Dr. Theresa Lewis
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWhy wait? Begin now to cultivate positive habits and practices to create a life that feels good. Discover Solutions, Feel Better is a podcast hosted by Theresa Lewis, Ph.D. She provides a calm, heartfelt approach to help you awaken to your true self, without all the hype and overwhelm. She’s here to guide you with strategies and information for a healthy life. To stay in touch, visit @dr.theresalewis on Instagram. Please subscribe to Discover Solutions, Feel Better and take care of yourself today!
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A Little Solution Ep. 2: Are You on the List?
March 19, 2024 08:50 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBWelcome to 'A Little Solution,' our new segment on the Discover Solutions, Feel Better podcast where I share a quick story or contemplation, all geared to helping you discover solutions and to feel better. In today’s show, we re-learn to prioritize our well-being genuinely, not as a mere checklist item. The media bombards us with self-care advice, which makes it easy to turn this practice into another stressful task on our endless to-do lists. This episode was inspired by the realization t...
Ep. 15 Breaking Barriers: Empowering Therapy in Diverse Communities
March 05, 2024 09:50 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWelcome to Discover Solutions, Feel Better Episode 15. Join me for an uplifting conversation with my esteemed colleague, Dawn Kennedy, a psychologist renowned for her holistic therapy approach, tailored to serve diverse communities. Dawn brings to light her innovative methodology, which emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of individuals' lives, encompassing not only mental and emotional well-being but also cultural, physical, and social dimensions. Throughout our chat, Dawn shares ca...
A Little Solution: To Freeze or Not to Freeze
February 21, 2024 04:58 - 5 minutes - 9.32 MBWelcome to the debut of A Little Solution, a new segment of the Discover Solutions, Feel Better podcast dedicated to providing quick, impactful advice for navigating life's challenges. Drawing inspiration from Gretchen Rubin's 'A Little Happier' podcast segment, each episode of this series will offer bite-sized insights and solutions to help you thrive in your everyday life. In today’s episode, I share a story about a friend facing a dilemma while walking with a colleague who had mobility i...
Ep. 14: EmpowerHer: Unpacking the Journey to Personal Empowerment
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. States and I continue our conversation exploring the theme of personal power and self-discovery. The discussion delves into a pivotal moment in my life where I grappled with the concept of personal power. The conversation unfolds to discuss the factors contributing to this hesitation, touching upon societal expectations, racial dynamics, and self-perception. Dr. States offers insightful commentary, emphasizing the importance of women supporting and uplifting one another....
Ep. 13: EmpowerHer: A Journey From Conformity to Liberation
January 10, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this thought-provoking episode, my friend and fellow psychologist, Dr. Julie States and I engage in a candid conversation about the complex dynamics of power, especially concerning women in society. We explore societal attitudes towards powerful women and how these perceptions often come with negative stereotypes. Julie shares her personal journey, revealing how societal expectations led her to suppress a significant aspect of her identity. We dive into the challenges women face in balanc...
Ep. 12: Getting Unstuck: A Journey to Unleash Your Inner Power
December 27, 2023 05:01 - 17 minutes - 16 MBWelcome to Discover Solutions, Feel Better Episode 12. In this episode, I continue my journey sharing the transformative process I underwent to get unstuck and tap into my inner power. I quickly revisit the Six Foundations of Psychological Health and Wellness: Awareness, Love, Relaxation, Nutrition, Sleep, and Movement. Beyond these foundations, we delve into profound aspects of life, exploring power, purpose, pleasure, and wisdom. I teach a meditation practice inspired by my spiritual te...
Ep. 11: Getting Unstuck: Lessons in Self-Love and Acceptance
December 14, 2023 19:28 - 12 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome to Discover Solutions, Feel Better Episode 11. Join me on this transformative journey as I share my experience of feeling stuck and my quest to find freedom and ultimately self-love. From overcoming negativity to embracing ease, navigating confusion to finding clarity, and conquering fear to live a life rooted in love. This heartfelt adventure is not just mine—it’s an invitation for you to find inspiration and support on your own path. Let’s embark together on the journey of Disc...
Ep. 10 Fulfillment Through Power, Purpose, Pleasure and Wisdom
November 26, 2023 12:52 - 7 minutes - 13.3 MBWelcome back to the Discover Solutions, Feel Better podcast! I'm thrilled to announce the reboot of our show, where we dive into diverse health and wellness topics. In this episode, I highlight the significance of embracing your personal power, understanding your life's purpose, navigating pleasure without guilt, and tapping into the wisdom within. We'll also be featuring guests in future episodes and introducing video content to enhance your podcast experience. Let’s journey together toward...
Ep 9: Four Ways to Stay Calmer and Happier while Staying Home (Pandemic Edition)
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBFeeling overwhelmed, disconnected and fearful is to be expected and completely normal during this time of COVID-19. We are getting messages from every direction about what to do during this health crisis and I do hope you are all healthy and staying safe. Many of our reactions are completely normal and I wanted to reach out and connect with you through all of the chaos to remind you to care for yourself compassionately. In this episode, my producer and I talk about the unique challenges sur...
Ep 8: Don't Let Stigma Stop You
February 11, 2020 15:11 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBWelcome back to Discover Solutions, Feel Better Podcast. I’m your host Dr. Theresa Lewis. Today I'm here with our intern Malin, a graduate student studying psychology, and we're talking about recognizing the stigma surrounding mental health care so we can work to eliminate it in ourselves and in our communities. Caring for our minds and bodies is usually seen in a positive light, but in some cases, people may judge themselves or discriminate against others who are receiving mental heal...
Ep 7: Six Strategies for Making Exercise a Healthful Habit
March 30, 2019 01:03 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome to Discover Solutions, Feel Better Podcast. I’m your host Dr. Theresa Lewis. I’m a psychologist who’s passionate about helping people discover solutions and feel better, and I have so much to share with you to help you with your health and wellness goals. In Episode 7 I will be giving you practical tips to help your exercise plan stick! Our bodies were made to move and we need to do just that. Spring has sprung so if you have been inactive during the winter, now is the best time t...
Ep 6: Do You Have Trouble Sleeping? These Natural Methods Can Help
February 26, 2019 15:05 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBWelcome to Discover Solutions, Feel Better Podcast. I’m your host Dr. Theresa Lewis. I’m a psychologist who’s passionate about helping people feel better and I have so much to share with you to help you with your health and wellness goals. In Episode 6 I will be talking about the benefits of sleep. Long, restful restorative sleep is fundamental to our health and well-being. We know the benefits of getting good sleep include: Boosting our immunity Supporting our mental well-being Preventing di...
Ep 5: How to Feed Your Brain to Feel Better
February 12, 2019 00:08 - 15 minutes - 15.3 MBWelcome to Discover Solutions, Feel Better Podcast. I’m your host Dr. Theresa Lewis. I’m a psychologist who’s passionate about helping people feel better and I have so much to share with you to help you with your health and wellness goals. On today’s episode I will be continuing my series discussing my Six Foundations of Psychological Health and Wellness that lay the groundwork for us to be our whole self and live the life that we want to live. These Six Foundations are: Awareness, Love, F...
Ep 4: Relaxation is Key
January 09, 2019 19:14 - 18 minutes - 18 MBWelcome to Discover Solutions, Feel Better Podcast. I’m your host Dr. Theresa Lewis. I’m a psychologist who’s passionate about helping people feel better and I have so much to share with you to help you with your health and wellness goals. Today in Episode 4 my co-host Natalie and I discuss Relaxation as a Foundation of Psychological Heath and Wellness. We face stressors throughout the day and we rise to the occasion to manage the demands placed upon us. The question is: do we know how to com...
Ep 3: You Deserve to Be Loved by You
December 11, 2018 11:23 - 15 minutes - 15.3 MBWelcome to Discover Solutions, Feel Better Episode 3. I’m your host Dr. Theresa Lewis. I’m a psychologist who’s passionate about helping people feel better and I have so much to share that will help you with your health and wellness goals. Last week we talked about Awareness being the first pillar of psychological health and wellness so please feel free to go back and listen to Episode 2 first if you’d like a little more context for my topic today. In this episode I discuss Love as our next p...
Ep 2: Awareness is Your Superpower
November 30, 2018 02:49 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBWelcome to Discover Solutions, Feel Better Episode 2. I’m your host Dr. Theresa Lewis. I’m a psychologist who’s passionate about helping people feel better and I have so much to share with you to help you with your health and wellness goals. In this episode I discuss Awareness and how to channel your attention so that you can enjoy the benefits of working “in flow” and having truly rich relationships. Developing your awareness will enable you to be a better listener and to differentiate be...
Ep 1: Six Foundations of Psychological Health and Wellness
November 30, 2018 02:21 - 19 minutes - 18.8 MBHello and Welcome to our premier episode of Discover Solutions, Feel Better. Thank you for joining me, Dr. Theresa Lewis, on this journey and for being passionate about your health. As a psychologist, I love helping people feel better and I have so much to share with you to help you on your wellness goals. In this episode I introduce my Six Foundations of Psychological Health and Wellness. Heading into the holidays is the perfect time to take stock in ourselves. I touch on each foundation...