In this episode Michael Medley offers some guidance and keys to help improve your marriage and relationships. There are some clear patterns that show up in intimate relationships, being able to recognize these patterns in yourself and your marr...

In this episode Michael Medley, LPC give a brief book review of The 7 LOVE Agreements by Douglas Weiss. These agreements will help to improve your relationship and increase intimacy. The 7 LOVE Agreements include: 1. Faithfulness, 2. Patience, ...

In today's episode Michael and Andy break down several ways you can vet therapists to find the best fit for you! They cover the value of the free 15 minute consult most therapists offer, what questions to ask a potential therapist, red flags to...

In today's episode Michael and Andy discuss how valuable self care routines can be- but how they can also turn into something more like avoidance.

In today's show Michael and Andy unpack the difference between guilt and shame and more importantly- how to address your shame when you do experience it.

In today's episode Michael & Andy break down emotional regulation and how to improve it in 5 steps!

In today's episode Michael and Andy break down EMDR therapy- what it is, why it's so effective, and some common misconceptions about it. Enjoy!

What is assertiveness and how do I develop it in a healthy manner?Assertiveness is the ability to say what you need, want, feel, or think in a positive, direct manner without being too aggressive or passive. Assertiveness allow...

Technical/Psychological Definition:Codependency is a dysfunctional relationship pattern in which individuals develop an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on another person, often to the detriment of their own well-being. It i...

Ep. 070 Types of SeparationsWhat are some reasons people may think about separation? The “Deal Breakers” vs the Small Perpetual Problems. (Othen times the “deal breakers” we proclaim in ...

“What’s one thing you’d like to accomplish this year?”Common Pitfalls with ResolutionsUse the SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant,Time-bound).Staying Engaged with GoalsTrack Progress:○ Use apps, j...

In today's episode Michael and Andy discuss the phenomenon of "Phubbing" aka: snubbing somebody in your real life because your attention is on your phone. They break down research, ways to be self aware and not lose sight of valuable human conn...

EP. 067: Wisdom from QuotesDr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife - “We prefer the fantasy that we are owed happiness to the idea that we need to take responsibility for creating it.”Hippocrates - “Before you heal someone, a...

In today's episode Michael and Andy discuss their experience with elections through the years, their thoughts on the right to vote, how to have political conversations with friends and family, and important self care tips for election night whe...

Blood FloodRetirement and AgingGenetics Head TraumaToxinsMental HealthImmunity and InfectionsNeurohormone IssuesD...

Ep. 064 Fight Right - A Gottman Book ReviewPlato: “Be Kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”Epictetus: “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.”<...

In today's episode Michael and Andy address several questions. They discuss mental health in our current political climate, the effect of mental health influencers and technology, religious trauma vs faith deconstruction, and how to discuss dif...

Where have all the good men gone? What makes a healthy masculine man? Healthy masculinity is based on balance, meekness, strength, humility, vulnerability, accountability, protection, chivalry, boundarie...

In today's episode Michael and Andy explore the concept of discipline. Where it's useful, how to improve it, and why it can sometimes be a topic that makes us recoil a bit!

Today we are going to talk about the dark and insidious world of gaslighting. From the early 1939 play titled ‘Gaslight’ to the present psychological damage caused by gaslighting. We will tackle it all….. Hopefully. <...

In today's episode Michael and Andy give some tips for dealing with back to school struggles that emerge- especially for parents!

In today's episode Michael and Andy discuss several lessons they've learned from being therapists. These lessons are not just about how they've grown as therapists, but how being a therapist has helped enrich their lives and more!