Doc's Corner Chat

Inclusion or Exclusion - Social Issue(s)

July 04, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

This episode covers thoughts specific to inclusion, exclusion, perceptions, and more. How can we live together in ways that are mutually respectful? Is it possible to have positive regard for others, no matter what their views/beliefs/opinions are in a world that is changing and becoming more exclusive rather than inclusive? Food for thought.

What do you want?

April 19, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Own your shit. Recognize your feelings, thoughts, and actions. You want change in your life? You have control over that. You feel stressed? What are you doing about it? You don't like how things are? Change it! What are you doing in the here and now?

Do we have too much on our plates?

January 30, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Ever feel like you have too much on your plate and more just keeps getting added... like Thanksgiving dinner? We become full, unable to move, and more. Lets break it down and see what we can do to minimize the stress, anxiety, worry, irritability, etc. When we get to a point where it seems every little thing annoys us, it's time to step back and evaluate when we have control over and what we don't.

Life is Messy - Making Sense of Things

January 25, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

As we continue to unpack "Resisting Happiness" we begin to look at how we get in our own way, and how to make sense of it all. We need to understand life is messy. No amount of planning, perfection, detailing, etc., can keep the "mess" from interrupting our lives. So what mess are you trying to clean up? What battle are you working through? Answer the question... have you found the happiness you have so desperately been trying to find your whole life? Sure, there are nuggets of happine...

Our Quest For Happiness

January 16, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

In Season 2 Episode 4 we started to explore resistance, as illustrated by Mathew Kelly in his amazing book, "Resisting Happiness." We all resist happiness to some degree for various reasons. In order to start understanding why, it's important to understand what resistance is and how we let that go in our quest for happiness. This episode helps to look at happiness and how we sometimes we in our own way. There are few things we can do to lower the resistance and increase our "happiness s...

Series: Resisting Happiness - Do we really do that?

January 14, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Were taking a broad look at the book, "Resisting Happiness" by Matthew Kelly. This book is filled with key components and explanations as to why we resist happiness. I break it down in measurable bites, so you can utilize this content. Examples are illustrated as well as relatable experiences. This will be part of a series, so tune in to catch next episode, "Our quest for happiness."

Coping with the holidays while grieving

December 29, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

I have had numerous requests to share insights specific to ways to cope with the holidays and bringing in the new year while experiencing grief, loneliness, isolation, an so much more. I decided to share a personal experience, which I hope will help others to feel connected in a way of our collective grief. I hope, with love, care, and support anyone struggling this time of year will acknowledge their grief and accept it is ok to feel heartbroken. Surround yourselves with what you need t...

Request from Listener - The Art of Saying No

October 16, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

A listener emailed me [email protected] asking for this episode from season one to be available again. We are inundated with so many requests to "do" something. We often feel "guilty" for saying no, but when we say yes to everyone, what do we have left for ourselves? There is a fine art to saying no, gracefully & tactfully, without putting yourself in an uncomfortable guilt-like situation and without offending anyone. Saying, "no" is essential to our balance just as saying "yes"...

Annoyance & Calmness

October 16, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Our body processes experiences based on previous experiences. Can we change that type of response? Do we have the power to modify our thought process to achieve a different outcome? Does what we do influence our thoughts or do our thoughts influence us? Today was a great day... I've waited my whole life for a day like today. I never thought I would ever have a day where there were calming "breaks" from my fear & panic. Today, for 1/4 of the day, I felt free from the ties that bind me (...

Happy to be Back - Making room for my Mental Health

October 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

So happy to be back!!! I've really missed sharing with all the listeners and followers. (2.5K) now on FB. We are making a difference in creating awareness & support for mental health & wellness. THANK YOU! This episode was recorded during a live stream, and is filled with insights about making room in life for OCD, Panic, & Agoraphobia. We also explored what it means to "Miss...." Whether is be a loved one, job, friend, experience, etc., the question of how to best manage it as an indiv...

A Caged Jailbird Can Sing - Part 2 E1 (S2E4)

June 04, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

Walk with me on this journey through self exploration with strength and healing. It's ok to tap into natural curiosity and wonder, and discover the beauty of your soul and authentic self as you rediscover the realness of who you are. Through this story, shared in multiple parts, paves the way for others to find their courage to understand their suffering, strength and perseverance by connecting with those who have endured the pain. Please join me on this journey. From my heart to yours.....

Collective Shock - Collective Grief - Collective Action

May 27, 2022 23:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

Grief. Horror. Inaction. Texas mass shootings follow a numbing script. Information provided by Matthew Watkins from the Texas Tribune. If we area collectively impacted by horrific events that has a rippling impact around the globe, how do we then collectively heal and lift each other up? The first step, start a conversation and take one careful step at a time to build support, discuss solutions, and cultivate care one community at a time. Every positive action will yield some sort of result ...

A Caged Jailbird Can Sing Part 1 - Episode 3

May 01, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

In order to understand how one has healed, we must begin to understand how one's journey through trauma, fear, isolation, and more contributes to growth on numerous levels. We are all shaped through our experiences, whether we want to realize it or not. By sharing our narratives we can offer hope for others, strength, courage, insight, and more. I hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for listening. Grab a box of tissues... Allow yourself to feel whatever emotions arise, and be kind ...

A Caged Jailbird Can Sing - Part 1 Episode 2

April 20, 2022 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Explore the journey of growth, change, emotion, survival, and more as we embark upon this five part series. Let this story ignite your soul and open up your heart. Give yourself permission to honor your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. You have value and purpose... and you're stronger than you think you are!

A Caged Jailbird Can Sing - Part 1

March 10, 2022 02:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Thank you for joining. We are exploring growth and change through our own narratives and experiences. There are valuable lessons to be learned by listening to other people's stories. This is Season 2 of Doc's Corner Chat. This episode is the beginning of a five week journey through change, hope, strength, insight, reflection, and more.

Behind the Blue

March 05, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

Request to share Behind the Blue episode from Season 1. This episode examines the social perception of police officers and the use of excessive force. For more specific information on stressors police officers face, which impacts decision making, thus leading to questionable tactics read my new book, Behind the Blue. The study examines stress, life satisfaction and counseling utilization within the police culture. I back the blue, but I do not back abuse of power or excessive force!

To Quit or Not to Quit? That is the question!

August 20, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

It has been termed "the Great Resignation" and a “turnover tsunami,” but whether it is because of a shift in priorities during the pandemic or simply a desire for a change, many people have left their jobs, or are thinking of leaving. In the US, the department of labor reported a record 4m resignations in the month of April alone! But how do you know if you are in desperate need of change or just in a pandemic fug? In this podcast, learn about questions to ask yourself to help you clarif...

It's ok to not be ok!

August 13, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MB

Toxic positivity is the assumption that despite a person’s emotional pain and turmoil, they should only have a positive mindset. When we pretend that emotional pain doesn’t exist, we send a message to our brain that whatever the emotion is, it is in some way bad or dangerous. If our brain believes we are in a dangerous situation, our body will respond as such. By overdoing positive affirmations, we may be invalidating our or others’ feelings and harming them when they are already in a vuln...

Part 2: Creating a Dialogue of Awareness: Safety, Prevention, Warning Signs, Bystander Intervention, and Survivor Stories of Sexual Assault & Trauma.

July 03, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Part 2: Safety, Prevention, Warning Signs, Bystander Intervention, and Survivor Stories. Support Contact Information: RAINN - 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) NAMI - 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) SAMHSA - 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Crisis Suicide Hotline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Your local Police & Fire Departments via 911

Self-Care After Sexual Assault & Trauma - Part I

July 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Join me for a two part series: Creating a Dialogue of Awareness Part 1: Self Care After Sexual Assault & Trauma (Available now on all podcast platforms) Part 2: Safety, Prevention, Warning Signs, Bystander Intervention, and Survivor Stories. (July 2nd) 8:00pm Mountain Time Live: Call in 928-362-0388 Doc's Corner Chat Podcast Coming back from a dark place is never easy. Often we find ourselves wanting to engage and keep the momentum going, but there are times when we get a sucker punch t...

Combating Loneliness & Social Isolation

May 19, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Thank you for reaching out! A key topic that has been trending relates to loneliness and social isolation. Let's address it together. Listen to the current podcast titled, "Combating Loneliness & Social Isolation" and check out the blog. Once you've had an opportunity to digest and ponder the information shared, PLEASE feel free to reach out and let me know what you are doing to help ease your sense of loneliness and social isolation or what I can do to help you.

The Art of Saying No - You are Worth Investing in!

April 26, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Have you ever sat back and wondered why, on some days, you're more exhausted and mentally fatigued than on other days? When was the last time you did a personal inventory of just how much of your time, energy, mental and/or physical ability, and thoughts are dedicated to everyone else, but to where it matters most...YOU? Have you ever reached a point in your day where you felt like saying, "no more" or "enough is enough?" Chances are, when you get to that point you have already surpassed you...

Being with Joy

March 12, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

It is wonderful to be back after my absence. Thank you for sticking around and for tuning in. This episode is about finding your joy... Plus some random chit-chat. Enjoy!

Managing Change

January 06, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

An examination of change through the lens of Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Stages of Development theory; coupled with understanding panic attacks, which can be triggered as a result of change.

Getting through the Holiday Season

December 22, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

The holiday season can be very difficult for so many people. We are trying to managing grief, loneliness, isolation, etc., and looking for ways to cope. It's not easy, but it is doable. I share a personal experience with my listeners and offer ways to cope and manage.

Parenting during a pandemic

December 19, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Join me for this insightful interview with Jenn and Mario, who are raising a toddler during this pandemic. Find out how they make it work despite facing uncertainty, anxiety, worry, and the like.

Life Goals

December 14, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MB

Suggested topic from one of my listeners. Life Goals... How do we set a life goal?

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