Latest John suchocki Podcast Episodes
"The Four Agreements"
Therapinions - November 03, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsOh, so you want you be happy? Come right in and let’s tell you a story about how four little choices can make one GINORMOUS difference in your life. In referencing the book written by Don Miguel Ruiz, we have a spirited conversation about these agreements that can weave together to help you crea...
Why Are You So Angry?
Therapinions - November 03, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsYou ever notice how people sprint toward anger as an automatic reaction to everything? Okay, maybe not everything, but there seems to be a tendency to frustrate prior to calmly negotiating or talking. In this episode, we’re looking at factors and feelings about pivoting away from anger.
The Holidays
Therapinions - October 26, 2019 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsFor many people, the holiday season is full of joys, sharing of gifts, good times, and togetherness. However, we are looking at and talking about when the holidays don't play out like one big Hallmark movie reel. When your life has suddenly changed or when you're alone, or surrounded by people y...
Coping with Fear in the News
Therapinions - October 20, 2019 20:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThere's a lot going on in the world these days, and for every feel-good story or event, there seems to be about 26 tragic and upsetting ones. In today's episode, we're looking at the experience of compassion fatigue and how to cope when exposure to all of today's tragedies makes us overwhelmed a...
EPISODE 23 - Guest spotlight: Carl Murawski
Therapinions - October 06, 2019 21:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThis week we sat down with Carl Murawski, a successful You Tuber, Project Engineer, Drummer, Father, Husband, you name it - he’s done it, for a talk about his experiences with social media and building a helpful resource for others in an arena of menswear reviews. We make really interesting conn...
EPISODE 22 - What Are You Looking Forward To?
Therapinions - September 30, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsMost of us start off our days looking through an agenda, thinking about what terrible thing is coming down the pike, yes? In this episode, we talk about a quote that begs the question of what we should do in order to set the day (or the moment) up for success…
EPISODE 21 - Emotional Eating
Therapinions - September 22, 2019 20:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsMost of us do it. It’s not during our best moments. But then, sometimes it is … Emotional Eating, people. We do it when we’re happy, when we’re sad, when we’re stressed. Heck, I just stress ate a bag of chips after a rough day! In this episode we talk about the relationship between food and our ...
EPISODE 20 - Gaslighting
Therapinions - September 15, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWhat the heck is gaslighting? Well, in this episode, we talk about what is it, a few ways to detect it, and a couple of ways to mitigate against it (hello boundaries!) Take a listen!
EPISODE 19 - Love Languages
Therapinions - September 08, 2019 21:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsEver questioned how or even if your partner, spouse or friend loves you? In this episode, we are piggy backing off of episode 18, Relationship Tune Up. We reference a book written by Gary Chapman, The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, and unpack a number of p...
EPISODE 18 - Relationship Tune Up
Therapinions - September 01, 2019 19:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn the world of dating, marriage, and relationships, we are constantly hearing, “Well, things are a bit stale,” or, “We just have other interests.” In this episode, we’re talking relationships and, just like you go to the doctor for check-ups, we think relationships deserve check-ups too. Take a...
EPISODE 17 - Am I Good Enough?
Therapinions - August 24, 2019 22:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsFor who? For me? For you? Why is the automatic thought that we are just not good enough sometimes? Is it all in our head? Tap the brakes on the garbage thoughts that break down your self-concept and alienate you from others. Trust us … we’re therapists.
EPISODE 16 - Therapinions on Fitting In
Therapinions - August 18, 2019 19:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWhy is it that we are so concerned with fitting in? Socially, there is so much pressure to be a part of this group or band together with so and so, but is it possible to live in a social world without placing so much pressure on oneself? In this episode, we take a look at a few drivers of the m...
EPISODE 15 - Introverts in an Extroverted World
Therapinions - August 11, 2019 23:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings“Cause baby we are livin’ in an extroverted world, but I’m an introverted girl…” Ahem, well, you get it. In this episode, we’re looking at the difference between introversion and extroversion in a society that rewards the latter … but what about the more reticent people? And what are they suppos...
EPISODE 14 - Complaining or Connecting?
Therapinions - July 28, 2019 21:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsOh boy, you’ve heard it before: “It’s SO hot out…” and “how do they expect us to get this size project done by Friday?!” We are so used to feeling repelled and even burdened by people who complain, but are we missing the point? In coping with complaints and complainers, we talk a little bit abou...
EPISODE 13 - Breaking Bad Habits
Therapinions - July 28, 2019 20:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWe all have a few bad habits, right? We’re putting out our thoughts on habits and a strategic plan to identify, plan, and replace. Sounds easy, right? Not so fast there … simple, yes, but easy, no.
EPISODE 11 - Saying “No”… and meaning it.
Therapinions - July 13, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode, we reference a quote about saying no and how to maintain your stance when others don’t accept your “no.” Why is it so hard to sustain the “no?” Why do others feel they are entitled to a “yes,” when it wasn’t offered in the first place?
EPISODE 12 - Karma
Therapinions - July 13, 2019 22:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIt’s comin’ for ya … or is it? In this episode, we exchange our thoughts on this force of nature and whether it takes care of the bad and rewards the good. Are we in charge of addressing the good and bad or are we off the hook, cause’ … karma?
EPISODE 10 - Vacation!
Therapinions - July 06, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode, we’re going on vacation … well, sort-of! We are discussing a valuable reframe of vacating our busy and hectic lives in terms of re-evaluating how and where and with whom we are spending our time. Go ahead, take that time and recharge … you deserve it.
EPISODE 9 - Interview with Michael Byrne, founder of Nodadbod
Therapinions - June 30, 2019 22:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode, we sit down with Michael Byrne, founder of Nodadbod, to talk about his vision of health in all of its forms. We make connections together between his personal mission toward health and self-care and how the formula for change is different for us all. It’s all in the “how” and th...
EPISODE 8 - Therapinions Rapid Fire
Therapinions - June 23, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode, Kim and John battle it out for… just kidding. Going in a different direction this week, we are doing a Q and A, Therapinions style.
EPISODE 7 - Gen Z
Therapinions - June 16, 2019 21:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWe live in an age of technology, social media, and all the pressures that go along with it, but what about the people born right into the heart of it all? Today, Madison and Olivia join us on a special guest episode of Therapinions to give their insights, perspectives, and advice on challenges, ...
EPISODE 6 - Awkward Conversations
Therapinions - June 09, 2019 20:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings“Well that’s awkward!!” Ever think that in your head? Why are some conversations just … awkward? Is there a way to get out of this cycle? We think so … Take a listen as we tease out different contexts of this type of interaction.
EPISODE 5 - Moods and Behaviors
Therapinions - June 02, 2019 21:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsOur moods are like plate tectonics, shifting and pivoting our behaviors like the ocean and the moon and, well, you get it. Today, we are chatting about the connection between our moods and our actions. John offers his “secret to life” as well… don’t miss it!
EPISODE 4 - Reactive versus Responsive
Therapinions - May 27, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWhich are you? Does life trigger more reactivity or more responsiveness? We’re going to unpack some thoughts on the subject and suggest a few ideas in terms of what can ultimately help us manage the good, bad, and ugly…
EPISODE 3 - Stuff versus Experiences
Therapinions - May 17, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThe end goal is happiness, right? So where and how are we spending our money and time and is it helping us or preventing us from getting to Destination Happy? In this episode, we inventory these two avenues and what it all means…
EPISODE 2 - Let's Talk About Phones and Social Media...
Therapinions - May 11, 2019 20:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsOur phones, ahem… Social Media is the go-to for all things. In this episode we take a look at whether it’s brought us together or if it’s created a divide. Has it become a security blanket? What do you think? Where’s the boundary, people? For that matter, how should we be intervening especially ...
EPISODE 1 - "New Year's" Resolutions
Therapinions - May 05, 2019 19:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsNew Year’s resolutions, people... In the first episode of Therapinions, hosts Kim and John offer their take on resolutions, goals, whatever you call them... and discuss opinions on why we even participate in this annual torture practice, j/k... inspiration exercise?
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