Take TWO: A Dose of Mental Wellness
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsLicensed therapists Lindsay Fleming and Stacy McCarthy give realistic advice with cross-generational perspectives. Owners of the successful therapy practice, Main Street Counseling, Lindsay’s and Stacy’s combined areas of expertise range from teen issues and social media to parenting and life transitions. Their mental health media brand fosters a safe space for parents, preteens, and everyone in between to gain perspective and actionable insights while navigating life.
Produced by Sara Press
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Episodes
5 Tips for Raising Confident Kids
April 23, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode Stacy and Lindsay share 5 TIPS FOR RAISING CONFIDENT KIDS. Recently they have seen more kids with low confidence and a high fear of failure. Many kids are struggling but the good news is that confidence is a skill to be built and parents can help. Today they give specific tools that parents can use to foster confidence. They explore: -How “labeled praise” fosters a growth mindset. -One family practice you can implement that will help kids reframe mistakes and encourage res...
Apologies vs Forgiveness and Why Its Complicated
April 16, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode Stacy and Lindsay discuss APOLOGIZING and FORGIVENESS. This was prompted by Lindsay receiving an email apology years after the initial incident. They explore: -Why it is so hard to apologize. -The appropriate time to apologize. -How a good apology can strengthen a relationship. -The important distinction between an apology and forgiveness. -The four step framework for a genuine apology -Why people over-apologize and the impact of over-apologizing. -Reasons it is impor...
Dive into Social Anxiety with Bryce Spencer-Jones
April 09, 2024 18:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode Stacy and Lindsay interview Bryce Spencer Jones. Lindsay met Bryce at the Harvard Creator Summit for mental health focused social media creators and was inspired by his message and dedication. Bryce is a creator and host of the Unstuck Yourself Podcast. He compassionately discusses mental health, overcoming traumas, finding self-worth, going through breakups and more. Today with Bryce, they explore: -Bryce’s passion for mental health advocacy. -The years he struggled with s...
Parenting a child with ADHD : Tools you can implement.
April 02, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode Stacy and Lindsay discuss strategies and tools that they recommend to parents of children with ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD or ADHD). And how adjustments in parenting that account for differences in the ADHD brain can result in less chaotic relationships and a calmer home environment. These tips also apply to adults and can be used with a partner or friend with ADHD. They explore: -The ways that ADHD causes stress yet can also be a super power. -Common behavioral issues...
Love Languages: No Hugs Please
March 26, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode Stacy and Lindsay break down why they have never HUGGED, what makes them not want to and the science behind the benefits of hugs. They also discuss how knowing someone’s LOVE LANGUAGE can be helpful (physical touch is not their language). Lindsay’s Mom makes a special appearance to give some surprising insight into Lindsay’s hug history. They also explore: -Stacy’s awkward hugging experiences. -How knowing someone’s Love Language teaches us how they give and prefer to re...
Overthinking: 5 Tips To Overcome It
March 19, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode Stacy and Lindsay dive into the very common issue of OVERTHINKING. They explore: -Why overthinking happens and how it results in anxiety. -Ways to distinguish problem solving from overthinking (ruminating). -How a night of drinking can cause “hang-xiety.” -The ways they have both decreased their overthinking and strategies they used to break the overthinking cycle. -5 tools (plus a few bonus tools) for overcoming and managing overthinking. -Specific advice for nighttime...
How to Build Confidence: Lindsay Prepares for her Tedx Talk
March 12, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy discuss the importance of confidence as Lindsay prepares for her TEDx Talk. Tune in to hear: The impact that social media and comparison can have on confidence levels. How Lindsay is listening to her inner critic and suggestions for tapping into her inner cheerleader/coach. The importance of language and how it can shift you into a growth mindset. How to reframe nervous anxiety as excitement. Non-verbals and behaviors that support confidence. Why taking action...
Take Two: How to Invest in Your Mental Health
March 12, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBStacy and Lindsay are excited to be back! In this episode they dive into how you can use the “Take 2” Framework to check in on your mental health daily. For years they have witnessed clients move from stuck to thriving and want to share the tools and insights that help make this shift. They discuss: -How everyone has mental health and can benefit from building emotional awareness. -The power of the pause in reacting thoughtfully and more productively. - Unlearning patterns that cause us t...
Business Owners, Resilience & a Dead Cat? with Danielle Oyasu
March 12, 2024 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBStacy and Lindsay have their very first interview with Nurse Practitioner, Med Spa Owner and Mom of 3, Danielle Oyasu. Danielle and Stacy have been on the journey of life together as great friends and in this episode reflect on Danielle’s insights on family, friendships and life as a successful entrepreneur. Tune in to hear how sliding doors, Grey’s Anatomy and dead cats have all played a role! We break down: -Danielle’s upbringing and how the story she told herself led to limiting beliefs...
EP 13: Procrastination
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy discuss procrastination, its function and how to escape the procrastination cycle. Lindsay shares the ultimate procrastination story involving a passport, a drive to Minnesota and a trip to Ireland. They also share tools and tips that can help you complete tasks so you can avoid avoiding! Tune in to hear: The different reasons why we procrastinate. • How to interrupt the procrastination cycle. • The connection between perfectionism and procrastination. • How lack of...
EP 12: Friendship Through Life Stages
June 28, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy tackle friendships at all stages of life. They discuss how connection is necessary and different ways this can look. Tune in to hear: Tips for dealing with break ups and fights in elementary aged kids. Relational aggression, conflict and boundaries in middle school. Riding the waves of friendship in high-school. The question to ask your kids to encourage awareness of friendships that leave them feeling negative. Managing expectations around college friendships....
EP 11: Memories
June 20, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy take a walk down memory lane and surprise each other with their 3 favorite memories of building a business together. Tune in to hear their stories about: Fights over the bigger office. The scary property manager that had Lindsay hiding behind Stacy. Lindsay stopping Stacy from getting aggressive on TikTok. The “Prosecco Diaries.” Night meetings. Lindsay the waitress. A Surprise 50th Birthday Celebration for Stacy. Lindsay’s accusation. Then Take 2 by makin...
EP 10: Self Love
June 13, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy discuss self love, why it can be hard and the reasons it is so important. Especially in the time we live in! They also give specific tools to help you slowly build your own sense of self love. Tune in to hear: The negative consequences of not having a foundation of self love. How self love helps you have more meaningful friendships and healthier relationships. The connection between negative self talk, comparison and body image. Self reliance and self compassion ...
EP 9: Anxiety
June 06, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy explore Anxiety and outline steps to calm your mind and body when it starts to impact functioning in an unhelpful way. They also recap Lindsay’s TEDx Talk! Tune in to hear: • The important function of anxiety and how to know when it becomes unhelpful. • The most common anxiety disorders; Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias and Panic Disorder. • The importance of early intervention and why interrupting the anxiety cycle...
EP 8: Intrusive Thoughts and how to handle them
May 23, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy discuss intrusive thoughts and the many issues they can cause when misunderstood. They share intrusive thoughts they have had and how they learned to accept and manage them. Tune in to hear: What an intrusive thought is and more importantly, what it isn’t. The role intrusive thoughts play in maintaining the anxiety cycle. How internalizing these thoughts can lead to shame and avoidance. Ways to manage intrusive thoughts to decrease fear and take away their power....
EP 7: How we are affected by birth order and the impact of having a high needs sibling (“Glass Children”)
May 16, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy explore the idea that personality is affected by the order in which you were born in your family. They also dive into the impact of having a high needs sibling and how that can shape family dynamics. Tune in to hear: If research shows a correlation between personality and birth order. The relationship between IQ and birth order. Typical characteristics of first, middle, only and last born kids and how this showed up for Lindsay and Stacy (both first borns). What...
EP 6: Loneliness
May 09, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy share how a TikTok of young kids being paired with an elderly partner prompted a discussion of loneliness and its many ramifications. Tune in to hear: The difference between loneliness and isolation. The major impact that loneliness has on health and wellness. Why young adults report more loneliness than any other age group. The lack of connection that parents often feel. Lindsay and Stacy’s loneliest points in life that had Lindsay praying for friends and...
Ep 5: Building Confidence
May 02, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy discuss the importance of confidence as Lindsay prepares for her TEDx Talk. Tune in to hear: The impact that social media and comparison can have on confidence levels. How Lindsay is listening to her inner critic and suggestions for tapping into her inner cheerleader/coach. The importance of language and how it can shift you into a growth mindset. How to reframe nervous anxiety as excitement. Non-verbals and behaviors that support confidence. Why taking action...
EP 4: A Bravo scandal highlights green and red flags in relationships
April 25, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy explore green flags that indicate a healthy relationship and red flags that may be signs that your relationship is problematic or unhealthy. Tune in to hear: Their thoughts on the Vanderpump Rules cheating scandal. Why good models of healthy relationships are so important. How to understand your partner’s communication style and give them insight into yours. The importance of strong, clear boundaries. The prevalent issue they see with teens in relationships tha...
EP 3: Therapy in the media
April 19, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBToday Lindsay and Stacy discuss how therapists are portrayed in the media. This episode was inspired by “Shrinking,” an Apple TV series that they both watched and loved. Tune in to hear: Their favorite and least favorite therapists in media (They reference “Shrinking,” “Never Have I Ever,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” "Brene Brown’s Series,” “Mad Men,” “13 Reasons Why,” “Dr. Phil,” “Prince of Tides” and “The D’Amelio Show.” How media portrayals of therapists impacts how people view therapy and influ...
EP 2: Lindsay interviews Stacy
April 10, 2023 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBToday it is Stacy’s turn to be interviewed by Lindsay. Find out: • What made her want to become a therapist and how she went from therapist to attorney and then back to therapist again. • Her experiences as a woman in law. • How she re-entered the workforce after many years as a stay at home Mom and the challenges that presented. • How Lindsay and Stacy met and how they started their practice together. • Why Stacy never talked badly about Lindsay as a coach. Even if Lindsay may not tota...
EP 1: Stacy interviews Lindsay
April 10, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MBToday Stacy interviews Lindsay and they introduce how to apply the Take 2 concept to build mental health awareness. Find out: • What advice Lindsay gives her clients but doesn’t take herself. • Her biggest “sliding door” moment. • How her large TikTok following has made her more open and vulnerable. • The best and worst parts of being a creator on TikTok. The opportunities it has afforded her along with the pressure and critiques. • What she thinks she would be doing today if she wasn’t a ...
Ep 16: What is ADHD?
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode Lindsay and Stacy discuss what goes into an ADHD DIAGNOSIS. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs self regulation. It is not a one size fits all diagnosis and can look different in males and females. They break down: -What goes into a diagnostic evaluation for ADHD. -The 3 presentations of ADHD (Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, Combined). -A summary of symptoms within each presenting type of ADHD. They explore ho...
Ep 15: Tips for Healthy Conflict
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode Lindsay and Stacy discuss how HEALTHY CONFLICT is an opportunity to connect and improve relationships. Conflict can be scary and hard but if done thoughtfully, it can help get your needs met. They explore: - The best way to approach someone when discussing an issue. - The difference between passive, aggressive and assertive communication. - Combatting the fear that underlies conflict. - Why remembering your goal during conflict needs to be your guide so you stay on topi...
Ep 14: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
April 13, 2022 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode Lindsay and Stacy discuss how to step out of your COMFORT ZONE. Growth happens when we push past our comfort but it can be hard knowing where and how to start. They give some tips and explore: - The roadblocks to moving past our comfort zone. - What happens when we stay in the comfort zone and start avoiding our fears. - Tips for building resilience and moving towards growth. - Building confidence, making mistakes and accepting uncertainty. - Coping skills to help with ...
Untitled Episode
April 13, 2022 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode Lindsay and Stacy discuss how to step out of your COMFORT ZONE. Growth happens when we push past our comfort but it can be hard knowing where and how to start. They give some tips and explore: - The roadblocks to moving past our comfort zone. - What happens when we stay in the comfort zone and start avoiding our fears. - Tips for building resilience and moving towards growth. - Building confidence, making mistakes and accepting uncertainty. - Coping skills to help with ...
EP 13: Anxiety in Relationships
April 05, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode Lindsay and Stacy discuss RELATIONSHIP ANXIETY. Breaking down this type of worry and doubt that shows up in relationships. They discuss: - How the attachment style you develop in childhood has a big impact on your adult relationships. - Signs of relationship anxiety and how these anxious feelings are often expressed. - Tools for coping with anxiety in relationships. - How confidence and strengthening your sense of self can be helpful when struggling with relationship anx...
Ep 12: Is Self-Diagnosing Bad?
March 29, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode Lindsay and Stacy discuss SELF DIAGNOSIS. Post-pandemic there is an increase in the need for mental health treatment and a shortage of therapists. Many clients share that before they sought treatment they used the internet to self diagnose their mental health concerns. We explore: - What a clinical diagnosis consists of and how therapists and psychologists diagnose clients. Including information about client interviews, tests/scales and neuropsychological testing. -The posi...
Ep 11: Evaluating Your Relationship with Social Media
March 22, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThroughout this episode Lindsay and Stacy breakdown how you can evaluate your relationship with social media. They discuss what social media is, how it impacts our thinking, the pros and cons of social media and how you can evaluate your relationship with it! Of course, they end the episode with an update on their weekly challenge and provide you a new challenge! Can you guess what this weeks challenge is??
Ep 10: How to Support Someone who is Struggling
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBStatistics show that mental health concerns and stress levels have skyrocketed so it is likely that we all know someone who could use some form of support. In this episode Lindsay and Stacy discuss how to support someone struggling with their mental health. They share: How to create a safe space that opens the door to a conversation about mental health. The importance of connection and vulnerability when approaching someone who is struggling. Tips on how to identify signs of mental health ...
Ep 9 Should Teens Be Watching Euphoria & How TV makes us FEEL
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThroughout this episode Lindsay and Stacy talk about if they think teens should be watching Euphoria, how tv impacts how we feel and shares the latest challenge.
Ep 9: Should Teens Be Watching Euphoria & How TV makes us FEEL
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThroughout this episode Lindsay and Stacy talk about if they think teens should be watching Euphoria, how tv impacts how we feel and shares the latest challenge.
Ep 8: Tips for Anger
February 22, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBLindsay and Stacy discuss ANGER this week after noticing the increase in rageful viral videos (airports and planes especially) and heated fighting on social media. People have been through a lot the past few years and frustration tolerance is understandably low. They dive into their own experience with anger and how it has evolved through the years. In this episode: How anger is a natural, healthy emotion that is sending us messages. The 3 ways people express their anger and how to move t...
Ep 7: How We Became Business Partners & Our Experience as Women
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBLindsay and Stacy reflect on their experiences as women entrepreneurs opening a therapy practice. This discussion of gender in business was prompted by The Netflix documentary, “This Changes Everything,” which examines sexism in Hollywood. Today they share: How they became partners. Why Lindsay does not let limiting beliefs or age hold her back. How Stacy re-entered the workforce after staying home with kids and how she navigates the work-family balance. What possible role gender has pla...
Ep 6: Cycle of Avoidance
February 08, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode Lindsay and Stacy discuss the CYCLE OF AVOIDANCE and why it increases our anxiety. How to recognize the feelings underneath avoidance and take small steps to face fears and break the cycle. Also tune in to find out why Stacy is so happy that Lindsay is a cat Mom.
Ep 6: Cycle of Avoidance
February 08, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode Lindsay and Stacy discuss the CYCLE OF AVOIDANCE and why it increases our anxiety. How to recognize the feelings underneath avoidance and take small steps to face fears and break the cycle. Also tune in to find out why Stacy is so happy that Lindsay is a cat Mom.
Ep 5: Social Anxiety
February 01, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThroughout this episode Lindsay and Stacy break down what social anxiety is, how it impacts your functioning, why Lindsay has been having some social anxiety, and gives tips on how to take baby steps to work on your social anxiety.
Ep 3: Habits
January 25, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThroughout this episode Lindsay breaks down how she is working to create healthy new habits and change past habits that have caused her some anxiety and irritability. She ends the session with her weekly challenge for herself and you!
Ep 4: People Pleasing
January 25, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThroughout this episode Lindsay and her guest Stacy McCarthy break down what people pleasing is, why people do it, and give you tips on how to work on people pleasing less! Of course, Lindsay will update you on last weeks challenge and provide you a new challenge for this week!
Ep 2: What is Mental Health
January 25, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBThroughout this episode Lindsay breaks down what mental health is, what a mental health diagnosis is, why teens are struggling more with mental health, and of course the episode ends with our weekly challenge!
Ep 4: People Pleasing
January 25, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThroughout this episode Lindsay and her guest Stacy McCarthy break down what people pleasing is, why people do it, and give you tips on how to work on people pleasing less! Of course, Lindsay will update you on last weeks challenge and provide you a new challenge for this week!
Ep 1: Tiktok & My Journey
January 18, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBThroughout this episode I discuss how I started my Tiktok, how I created a Leadership workshop, why I became a therapist, and a little about what it was like for me growing up. Of course I end the episode with a weekly challenge so you can join me in baby stepping to better mental health! -Lindsay :)
Tiktok & My Journey
January 18, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBThroughout this episode I discuss how I started my Tiktok, how I created a Leadership workshop, why I became a therapist, and a little about what it was like for me growing up. Of course I end the episode with a weekly challenge so you can join me in baby stepping to better mental health! -Lindsay :)
Intro
December 29, 2021 01:00 - 41 seconds - 526 KBWelcome to Hey Linds! As a business owner, licensed therapist, and Tiktoker I am here to share my life with you, answer all of your questions, and give you tips to be able to start baby stepping your way to better mental health! Share any questions you have or progress you have made with the #heylinds
Ep4: Maria Taktouk
February 03, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThroughout this episode, Maria and I discuss what it was like for her to move to the UK at a young age and adjusting to the culture, her experience on social media, her attempt to become more authentic and think deeper, defining what mental health is in the Lebanon culture, how to support Lebanon at this time, and how she has worked on getting to know herself better through practicing vulnerability and journaling. I was honored to talk with Maria and left this recording feeling inspired to c...
EP3: Dwayne Gill
January 06, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, I talk with Dwayne Gill, who is a Marine, police officer, and comedian storyteller. Dwayne shares his experience in military school, the first time he experienced outward racism, his time in the Marines, joining the police force, and how he found therapy and comedy. Thank you for listening
EP2: Victoria Garrick
December 29, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week I have the honor of talking with Victoria Garrick about body image, diet culture, social media posts, her mental health break and return, and sharing our struggles publicly and people-pleasing. I hope you can take away from this episode that it is okay to not be okay and strength is taking care of yourself physically and mentally.
Intro to Hey Linds
November 16, 2020 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBListen to how I got involved with social media and my goal of this podcast. As I talk to my guests about what they knew about mental health growing up and what they would want their younger self to hear. My goal is to provide space for my guest to talk about what they want and share their story. All episode questions are tailored to what my guest wants to speak on. Can't wait to continue to learn from my listeners and guests.
Marc Sebastian: Voting, Activism, Coming Out, & Substance Use
November 02, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode, Marc and I talk about the importance of voting, Voice4, how to be an activist, coming out to families, and substance use. Mental illness can feel alone and isolating the hope is this episode inspires you to check in with yourself and ask for help when you need it.