Emotions in Harmony

We are celebrating 7 years! Anniversary Episode

May 09, 2024 14:58 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

At Emotions in Harmony, we are incredibly excited and want to share with you a very special moment: we are celebrating the seventh anniversary of our podcast. It's beautiful to look back and remember how we started this journey. Boy, have we grown together over these years! We want to express our deepest gratitude for being with us on this journey that we continue walking together. Your trust and participation have been essential for our growth and evolution. From the beginning, our missi...

What to do when love fades away.

June 09, 2023 21:33 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MB

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PDF HERE TO START DE-STRESSING YOUR LIFE! https://emotionsinharmony.ck.page/3be65c0248 How to know when love fades away in your marriage? How do you know when it is time to stay or leave a romantic relationship? Today we will talk about the fear of uncertainty and how to deal with your emotional pain when love is fading away in your relationship. And of course, I will give you some tips at the end of this episode to either reconnect in your relationship or recover f...

Stress, Stress, Stress!

April 10, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MB

Download your PDF to de-stress your life here! https://emotionsinharmony.ck.page/3be65c0248 Have you got frustrated when you present serious problems to your doctor and the only response is “this is because you have stress”? And you leave the office more confused than when you came in. It is true, the body can react in many different ways to high levels of stress, sometimes even resulting in very serious medical situations. It is incredible how our body experiences our emotions. Wait...

How to Save a Relationship

November 26, 2022 00:00 - 22 minutes - 33.4 MB

Do you feel as if you are losing the grip on your relationship? As strong as a relationship can be, there will always be some hardships that we will face throughout our romantic life. And when those times come, it's important to understand that not all is lost, in fact, there are a lot of things that you can do to improve or even save a relationship as long as this goal is shared by the participants. And although there are many things to do to achieve this goal, in the heat of the situati...

How can I Reduce Anxiety?

September 03, 2022 01:11 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

In prior episodes like “Identify Your Anxiety” and “Do I have Anxiety?”, we have talked more in-depth about what anxiety is, and I recommend you go check them out after listening to this episode if you want to complete the information you will receive today, however, in this episode, we'll be talking not only about what anxiety is but also how to reduce it. We can define anxiety as difficulty to breathe, accompanied by feelings of discomfort and fear of losing control, be it in your person...

What are the Main Causes of Anxiety?

August 26, 2022 22:22 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

In prior episodes like “Identify Your Anxiety” and “Do I have Anxiety?”, we have talked more in-depth about what anxiety is, and I recommend you go check them out after listening to this episode if you want to complete the information you will receive today, however, in this episode, we'll be talking not only about what anxiety is but also about what causes it. We can define anxiety as a difficulty to breathe, accompanied by feelings of discomfort and fear of losing control, be it in your ...

Why Survivors of Sexual Abuse Remain Silent After Years

August 12, 2022 23:31 - 38 minutes - 29.7 MB

Have you ever wondered why some victims of sexual abuse keep silent? The worldwide percentage of people who have suffered sexual abuse is so high that you may know at least one person who has suffered from some kind of abuse, so you must learn accurate information about these awful situations to address this topic the right way. In this episode, Dr. Carmen Román chats with Dr. Nazanin Moali about why some victims of abuse decide to keep it a secret and what are the reasons In addition, t...

How do you Calm Anxiety?

July 09, 2022 01:59 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

Do you find it difficult to control your anxiety? Experiencing high peaks of anxiety can be highly uncomfortable, it could hinder your activities and have you feeling exhausted by all worrying and overthinking. This may be caused by the alteration of chemicals in your body or your nervous system trying to adjust to your mental state. Although this is not your fault, you can do a lot to alleviate your symptoms. In this episode, Dr. Carmen will tell us how to calm anxiety with some simp...

Am I sad or depressed? Part Two.

June 27, 2022 22:22 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

"Am I depressed or just sad?" "Is depressed the same thing as sad?" "How do I know if I have depression?" If you have tried to Google these past three questions, then this episode is for you. Depression and "normal sadness" can be very similar in plain sight, however, when you observe them closely, you will notice that the differences can be huge. Depression is characterized by continuous feelings of sadness, hopelessness, irritability, having no motivation or interest in things, cons...

Am I sad or depressed? Part One.

June 18, 2022 03:00 - 14 minutes - 14 MB

Could you be depressed or are you just feeling sad? Sadness is a normal part of life, and everybody experiences this emotion in multiple stages of their life. However, nowadays, the term "depression" can be heard throughout society and social media as a common synonym for being sad. The common use of this term has made some people believe the misconception that depression is something that can come and go quickly and that people can get over it in the span of a few days. It is extremel...

Could you be Suffering From Misophonia?

June 11, 2022 00:53 - 11 minutes - 12.5 MB

Are you one of those people that gets extremely annoyed when the sound of someone chewing with their mouth open hits your ears? This phenomenon is characterized as misophonia, a disorder that can cause a fight or flight reaction from certain individuals when they hear some every day sounds like, other people breathing, chewing, or yawning. It has been identified that these sounds can cause worse than just a little discomfort for some people, leading to times of isolation and avoidance o...

Maintaining Good Mental Health as an Athlete

May 21, 2022 02:01 - 39 minutes - 42.2 MB

Exercise and sports can be a great way to de-stress and can do wonders to our body, but what is the limit of practicing a sport, and what should we do when we or one of our kids is experiencing anxiety related to sports? Sports psychology is a discipline that concentrates on goal setting, the mental aspects of sports, and maximizing the athlete's optimal performance in general. Using techniques such as imagery and self-talk, spots psychologists help athletes improve not only their perfor...

Living with Trauma and not Knowing it

May 09, 2022 23:01 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MB

Could you be having trauma-related symptoms without knowing it? Viewed as an emotional response to a distressing experience, trauma can develop from many negative life experiences, and few people can go through life without experiencing trauma to a degree. And although trauma can, and will most likely develop after events like sexual abuse, military experiences, and physical violence, it is important to also note that some other situations that are socially seemed as mild or normal parts...

Could you be Suffering From Trauma?

May 09, 2022 23:01 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MB

Could you be having trauma-related symptoms without knowing it? Viewed as an emotional response to a distressing experience, trauma can develop from many negative life experiences, and few people can go through life without experiencing trauma to a degree. And although trauma can, and will most likely develop after events like sexual abuse, military experiences, and physical violence, it is important to also note that some other situations that are socially seemed as mild or normal parts...

The Biggest Mistakes Parents can Make

April 22, 2022 21:00 - 20 minutes - 29.2 MB

The great dilemma that is experienced as a parent is that, when you want to educate your children, you realize that each one is different and, of course, they are not born with an operating manual. You must learn to guide your children as they grow, as each one has their own personality and needs, so each child requires a different approach. For this reason, being a parent is a profession that has no end, every day there is something to learn, something to change, and a lot of creativity and...

Biggest Mistakes Parents Make

April 22, 2022 21:00 - 20 minutes - 29.2 MB

The great dilemma that is experienced as a parent is that, when you want to educate your children, you realize that each one is different and, of course, they are not born with an operating manual. You must learn to guide your children as they grow, as each one has their own personality and needs, so each child requires a different approach. For this reason, being a parent is a profession that has no end, every day there is something to learn, something to change, and a lot of creativity and...

Traveling with Anxiety

April 13, 2022 23:21 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MB

Do you want or have to travel but are scared to do so due to your anxiety? Traveling is a beautiful experience, you get to know new places, cultures, people, and experience new food and even new weather, but when you have anxiety, traveling can be scarier than it needs to be. As with many other things, for someone with anxiety, having to travel for many hours to a new place can be challenging and instead of bringing a sense of curiosity about the new place, it brings feelings of fear of ...

Living with OCD

April 04, 2022 23:15 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MB

Contrary to popular belief, OCD is not only about cleaning your house compulsively, it has many other manifestations that can be very challenging for the ones who suffer from this disorder. Today, we'll be talking about what living with OCD can be like, and how to alleviate the symptoms as much as possible. Go to https://greminders.com/harmony to find out how you can start automating your schedule and claim your 10% discount! Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.emotionsinha...

Is my Therapy Working?

March 28, 2022 22:10 - 18 minutes - 26.2 MB

If you already started your therapy process, but are not yet feeling like it is doing its work, and you are not getting the results that you thought you could get, then this episode is especially for you. How can you know if your therapy is working? There are many signals that you should be experimenting in your daily life that can tell you if your therapy process is doing exactly what it should for you. However, sometimes the progress and achievements that you will get from therapy ar...

Reflections After Two Years of Pandemic

March 18, 2022 20:03 - 28 minutes - 17.1 MB

After two years of constantly being at home, and learning to do things differently, people all over the world have started to change their perspectives on life and work. This pandemic has taught us that we as a society can be so much better when we cooperate together and take care of each other. After exactly two years of the first week of confinement, Dr. Carmen and her husband, Vince, talk about their reflections about the pandemic time and what they learned from this huge situation t...

Will my Anxiety Ever go Away?

March 11, 2022 23:38 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

If you suffer from any anxiety disorder, I'm sure at some point you must have asked yourself, "Will this feeling ever go away completely?" How long can anxiety last? And will it ever go away completely? According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in the U.S., and it affects up to 40 million people over the age of 18. This means that 18% of the population suffers from anxiety every year. And although these...

Are You Afraid of Going to Therapy?

March 04, 2022 16:31 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

Have you been contemplating going to therapy, but still feel scared to schedule an appointment, or have no idea how therapy can help you to improve your life? Many clients report being afraid of starting their therapy process due to certain misconceptions about therapy that they have heard during their lives. Therapy and counseling can change a person's life in wonderful ways, but many people are afraid of starting their process as there are a lot of stigmas surrounding it. Today, Dr....

Spotting Burnout

February 25, 2022 20:28 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

Have you been feeling unmotivated, without energy, or unhappy with your work or personal goals? These symptoms, although commonly linked to laziness or neglect of responsibilities, could actually mean that you are heading to burnout. This syndrome can manifest after excessive and prolonged stressful situations, and it can make you feel drained (Both emotionally and physically) and unable to cope with the constant demands of life. And although it is believed to be experienced only by p...

Did I Close the Garage Door? Memory Loss that Could be Prevented

February 18, 2022 19:49 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MB

Go to www.greminders.com/harmony to find out how you can start automating your schedule and claim your 10% discount! Have you ever asked yourself "Did I close the garage door after leaving my house?", or "Did I turn the stove off?" If you are recurrently forgetting parts of your day and have to check multiple times if you did a specific thing, then you may be suffering from short-term memory loss caused by anxiety, trauma, or depression. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association...

How to Have a Thriving Relationship

February 11, 2022 22:55 - 18 minutes - 14.1 MB

Go to www.greminders.com/harmony to find out how you can start automating your schedule and claim your 10% discount! What is the factor that makes a couple have a thriving relationship? Relationships are like little growing plants, we need to water them every day, treat them carefully, and keep a close eye on what works and what doesn't. One of the things that will always help a relationship to thrive is trust, the ability to trust each other and to have the liberty of being able to com...

When is the right time to go to couples therapy?

December 11, 2021 01:23 - 26 minutes - 17.2 MB

Going to couples therapy can sound scary and even dramatic or over the top for some couples, but the reality is that seeking help from a professional when experiencing a bump in the relationship - even when it might seem like a small one - is a healthy and responsible way of coping with the situation. When undergoing therapy as a couple, the therapist will focus on the couple's needs as a team, helping them to develop better conversational and problem-solving skills, this helps them to bet...

Money‌ ‌and‌ ‌its‌ ‌Relationship‌ ‌With‌ ‌Emotions.‌

November 13, 2021 00:54 - 24 minutes - 17.6 MB

Although it may seem otherwise, our relationship with money is more emotional than we would like to accept. Just like how we are emotionally attached to different objects that we own, our relationship with money will most likely always have some level of emotional attachment, and it depends on us whether those emotions related to our money are positive or negative. Having a good relationship with money is just as important as having a good relationship with any loved person in our lives. H...

Putting your Worries Aside Before Sleeping.

November 06, 2021 18:11 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

Do you lay in your bed unable to catch some sleep because you are still concentrating on all the stress of the day? Clearing your mind before going to sleep can be a difficult task, but one that is definitely necessary to get enough sleep during the night. This week we are again talking about sleep hygiene and how important it is to have a routine that helps your brain de-stress before going to bed. And of course, Dr. Carmen will guide us through a calming meditation that will help us ge...

Learning to be Reliable

October 30, 2021 03:24 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

We usually hear the phrase "To gain someone's trust we need several actions, but to lose it with a single one is enough". Trust is a very valuable factor in any solid relationship, be it friendship, family, and/or romantic relationships. The being reliable can generate a good perspective in others, and they can add or see other attributes in you, such as being respectable, faithful, loyal, and honest. Being reliable is an important virtue in many aspects of life, not only in our relationsh...

Find an easy way to sleep

October 23, 2021 03:03 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MB

Have you ever had to force yourself to sleep at night? Did that difficult conversation with your partner at bedtime leave you sleepless? Do you know how to use naps, food, caffeine intake, and even a spiritual practice to help you sleep better? In this episode, Dr. Carmen talks about the best way to create a good sleep schedule and how to maintain it. Learn Simple Steps to Manage your Anxiety!: https://academy.emotionsinharmony.org/courses/simple-steeps-for-managing-anxiety Ar...

Bring out Your Best Creative Self!

October 02, 2021 03:21 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MB

Every day we are presented with various situations to which we must look for different ways to deal with them. Day after day we see new products come onto the market, thousands of digital applications and innovative things that we probably didn't even imagine could be sold, with which we are increasingly being required as a society to do new things to stand out from the crowd, but a problem that we all experience at any time and aspect of our life is the frustration of being able to create, ...

Laughter as a Healing Method

September 17, 2021 21:54 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

How important can a laugh be? There are many factors that we must take into consideration when taking care of our mental and emotional health, such as following a balanced diet, having a morning routine, physical activity, etc. However, occasionally, we talk about an important natural factor that can help us regulate our mood, and that is our laughter. Surely you have already heard of "Laughter therapy". To back up this therapy, there have been several studies done, and it has been determi...

How to Overcome Difficulties

August 28, 2021 03:42 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MB

Life has many ups and downs, and we all have to go through them. Difficult situations are one of those things that sometimes we can't avoid, a situation in which we feel that we have lost our way, and we have a perception in which we believe that we are "victims of the circumstances ”. These events can be as inevitable as the loss of a loved one or a pet, difficult financial times, a love breakup, and even the loss of a job or the disapproval of a school subject. When we go through these s...

How to make yourself a Priority

August 14, 2021 03:02 - 24 minutes - 34.5 MB

There are times when we may be living with so much stress that we unconsciously put ourselves aside and instead give priority to other people and situations around us, when in reality the first thing we must do is take care of our own needs before taking care and supporting others. The act of losing interest in ourselves happens many times and sometimes, it is difficult for people to realize it, however, there are simple actions that we do that may be indicators of self-neglect, such as, n...

Building my Self-Confidence

July 31, 2021 01:51 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MB

When we are born, we come with very little information and essential skills to overcome the first stage of our lives, however, with time we start developing new skills and acquire new capabilities. Like responsibility, discipline, respect, and even self-confidence; without realizing it, we learn multiple things since we are children, an example is when we start riding a bicycle, we start with the training wheels, then when we gain confidence we take away one little wheel to gain balance unti...

How to Use Your Time Wisely

July 16, 2021 19:30 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MB

We currently live in an era where technology is evolving rapidly, we now have the pressure of feeling like we should check what is going on with our friends and in the world almost every minute, but the reality is that we do not have the time or energy to take all that information in at the same time. On many occasions, these events that distract us, such as television with its series and news, the telephone with its social networks, and sometimes even people, separate us from our goals an...

How to be Your Own Best Friend

June 19, 2021 01:30 - 17 minutes - 24.8 MB

The phrase "to love someone else, you must first love yourself" is a very popular and truthful one. Love and friendship are very important factors for human beings, sometimes feeling part of something becomes an instinct, and we are looking for communities with which to identify ourselves or people who share our own interests so we can finally, develop a friendship or even a romance. However, it is also true that a vast majority of people have experienced disappointments regarding friendship...

How to Feel Capable

May 22, 2021 02:44 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

Often we find ourselves in situations where we want to do things or make decisions, but we run into uncertainty and fear of taking action and not taking action. This has to do with the lack of self-confidence we have, where sometimes an external motivation is required to achieve what we want. Confidence in ourselves makes us feel like we are capable of achieving whatever we set our mind to. To be able to feel capable of doing something is a thing that develops from our childhood to adultho...

Have You Been Waking up at 3 am?

May 15, 2021 17:49 - 2 minutes - 5.87 MB

Have you ever wondered why you regularly wake up at 3 am? Although people think this is a supernatural sign, there might be deeper reasoning behind this. Join us in this short episode and find out Dr. Carmen's opinion about this topic! Learn Simple Steps to Manage your Anxiety!: https://academy.emotionsinharmony.org/courses/simple-steeps-for-managing-anxiety Are you ready to enhance your overall life? Learn how to Negotiate Anything! https://emotionsinharmony.org/negotiate/ ...

Feeling Proud of your Achievements

May 08, 2021 19:55 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

Sometimes we come across situations in which we question the things we have achieved, for example when we go to a job interview, and they ask us questions such as "Tell me 5 positive things about yourself" or "Tell me about the great things you have achieved", that's when we may notice that perhaps it can be easier for us to identify our defects than to identify our virtues or mention the achievements we have obtained in lives. And this is not necessarily because of a matter of sorrow or for...

Being Flexible

May 01, 2021 02:27 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MB

Flexibility is a concept that is applied in various fields, although people tend to think about gymnasts or ballerinas when hearing this word, in the psychological field it's oriented to the mental and cognitive part of a human being. It is very common to hear phrases like "you should be more flexible at times like these" but... what does it mean to be mentally flexible, and how can you achieve it? Being a flexible person means having the ability to adapt in the best way to the various sit...

Living in The Present Moment

April 24, 2021 15:54 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

People tend to say that "to remember is to live", it is certainly very nice to think about those pleasant situations that we lived in our childhood or a few years ago, and it's very common to sit with our friends and family to relive those precious moments. It is normal that we turn to the past to remember who we are and where we came from, however, thinking way too much about the past can prevent us from living in the present. One of the factors to which we must pay attention is when our ...

Can I Fall in Love Again?

April 17, 2021 02:25 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MB

Most people have suffered a romantic breakup at least once in their life, a part of these people can quickly recover from that situation, start another relationship again and do much better, but there is another part that finds it difficult to meet new people and get into a romantic relationship after suffering a heartbreak. This happens because they are afraid of being hurt or betrayed again, and it is normal to feel fear since they have associated that falling in love can lead to sufferi...

Listening to your Intuition

April 10, 2021 01:05 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MB

Frequently we hear the phrase "listen to your intuition" but... do we really know the meaning of this word? Intuition refers to that ability with which we can reach correct conclusions from little information in a short time. They are those decisions that we take with the heart, not with judgment, that is why we also call it "hunch". We could be applying our intuition in daily situations, and sometimes we do it unconsciously since intuition is based on previous knowledge that we obtained d...

Emotional Neglect in Children

April 03, 2021 18:01 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MB

In our families, especially in Latino families, there is an almost imperceptible factor, since it is not a widely spoken concept, and it is emotional neglect during childhood, this is nothing more than the wrong way to proceed with emotional patterns from parents to children, where the young ones may begin to experience psychological and emotional damage in their present and that may leave consequences for their future. Unlike violence and abuse, which are directed in a greater proportion ...

Coping with Grief in Difficult Situations

March 27, 2021 03:15 - 31 minutes - 55.7 MB

Grief and sorrow are sadly a part of life, sometimes we might be prepared for it, and sometimes we won't. How can we deal with these hard feelings while still moving forward? Listening to your grief just like you listen to the rest of your emotions is a great start for the process of getting better at managing this hard feeling, letting it express itself and letting it go out of your body is the healthiest way of doing it. Many people when dealing with grief will want to try to lock i...

How to Save Your Relationship

March 13, 2021 18:34 - 24 minutes - 47.8 MB

How are you keeping the romance alive while staying at home? The pandemic has made lots of things difficult, and one of those things is keeping a romantic relationship alive. When this situation started and everyone was excited to spend a few days inside their homes many couples were thrilled to have some time to themselves to reconnect and try new hobbies together, but now, as the situation has extended, and we've been at home for such a long time, things are starting to get boring and fo...

Overcoming a Divorce

March 05, 2021 23:54 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

Going through the experience of a divorce without a doubt is a situation that no one wants to go through in their life regardless of the terms in which the relationship has ended. A divorce can be by mutual agreement or not, and it can even come as a surprise for one of the parties. The breakdown of a marriage can become a difficult situation to face and accept due to many factors, one of these factors and perhaps the one with the greatest weight that people expose is the situation with th...

Creating Your Own Meditation Space

February 26, 2021 23:02 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MB

We have recently gone through many changes at a global level and with those outside changes, we also did the same inside; with the new rhythm of life that we have been adapting, we have acquired endless skills, knowledge, and habits, we have even set our imagination to fly with creativity or we have taken an activity such as a sport or practices such as yoga and meditation. If you are one of those who have entered the world of meditation, you may have realized that it is an activity that re...

Body Image and Eating Disorders in Communities of Color

February 19, 2021 23:41 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

Throughout the years, eating disorders have been portrayed in media as if it's only a problem that affects heterosexual, young, white females, but in reality, eating disorders have no boundaries and can affect people from any ethnicity, culture, or gender. And even when we don't want to accept it, we have more cases of eating disorders in our communities of color than we think. Eating disorders are viewed and treated differently depending on the culture where the affected one comes from;...

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