Healthy Mind Healthy Self
Health and well-being starts in the mind. The Healthy Mind Healthy Self show explores thoughts, emotions, beliefs and behaviors that may be getting in your way of living the life you desire. Hosted by Martha Alvarez, psychotherapist and life coach, these episodes offer practical tips, inspirations and strategies to fast track your journey towards a healthier, happier, more empowered, you. Visit www.marthaalvarez.com for more and remember to subscribe to the show. Now, get ready to uplevel your life as you align with what you desire.
Episodes
83 episodes
How Your Body Can Hijack Your Relationship And How To Prevent It
Why do relationship conflicts escalate so quickly, even when both people want connection? In this episode, we explore how your nervous system and stress responses can hijack communication, block repair, and create recurring conflict pa...
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Episode 81
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26:12
When You Know Something Needs To Change
Sometimes you’re not stuck, you just know something needs to change. In this episode, we explore what holds people back from making meaningful shifts, including fear, discomfort, fixed thinking, and the pull of familiarity. You’ll learn how cou...
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Episode 80
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24:11
Therapy or Coaching? What Do You Really Need?
Trying to figure out whether you need therapy or coaching? This episode breaks down the real difference between the two. It explains how to know if you need healing, change, or both and how to choose the right person for your situation. Learn w...
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Episode 79
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18:05
The Two Skills That Will Change Your Life
When life hits hard, whether it’s a relationship shift, grief, stress, or uncertainty, your nervous system reacts before your mind can catch up. In this episode, you’ll learn the two emotional skills that steady you no matter what you’re facing...
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Episode 78
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22:32
How To Stay Calm Around People That Trigger You
Discover how to keep your peace when people push your buttons. This episode explores why certain personalities trigger you and how to regulate your nervous system, set healthy boundaries and stay grounded with family, at work and during the hol...
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Episode 77
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16:25
Your Brain On Stress: Finding The Sweet Spot
Discover how your brain and body respond to stress and how to find the balance between pressure and purpose. Learn the science of stress, the art of flow, and practical coaching tools to rewire your nervous system for calm, focus, and expansion...
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Episode 76
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23:15
The Mental Clutter You Don't Notice, But Feel Every Day
Feeling foggy, restless, or mentally exhausted even on calm days? You might not be overwhelmed by what’s happening; you might just be carrying too much mental clutter. This episode explores why constant thinking doesn’t equal clarity, ...
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Episode 75
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19:21
The Not So Obvious Signs Your Mental Health Might Be Slipping
Ever feel like you’re holding it all together on the outside but quietly unraveling inside? This episode explores the not-so-obvious signs that your mental health might be slipping; the subtle shifts that often go unnoticed: b...
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Episode 74
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14:33
The 12 Faces of Intimacy: Beyond Sex and Conversation
Intimacy isn’t just sex or deep talks; it has twelve different faces that shape how connected you feel in your relationship. In this episode, we explore the “house of intimacy,” from emotional and physical closeness to playful, creative, ritual...
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Episode 73
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18:45
Escaping The Trigger Cycle
Ever wonder why you sometimes snap, shut down, or spiral before you even know what hit you? In this episode, I unpack triggers; what they are, why they happen, and how to stop letting them run the show. You’ll learn practical steps to pause, se...
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Episode 72
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27:59
Loving Without Losing Yourself
Discover how to love deeply without losing yourself. In this episode, we explore the beauty of healthy love, what happens when unhealed parts show up, and how to navigate the breaking point without self-abandonment. Learn why love alone isn’t e...
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Episode 71
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29:55
Stop Getting In Your Own Way
Why do smart, self-aware people get in their own way of creating the life they desire? In this episode, I unpack the real reasons behind self-sabotage; from fear and overthinking to low commitment and unclear desires. You’ll learn how to spot t...
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Episode 70
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15:28
The 3 Minute Relationship Reset
Feeling the heat with your partner? This episode offers a relationship reset for moments of tension—money fights, chore wars, jealousy, time pressure, and parenting stress. You’ll learn why conflicts escalate and what helps you shift back to co...
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Episode 69
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20:31
How To Make Confident Decisions
Struggling to make a decision because you’re afraid of what might happen next? In this episode, we unpack decision fatigue, inner conflict, and why wanting two things at once isn’t a flaw. Learn a simple 5-step framework to find clarity, create...
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Episode 68
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19:59
How to Recognize and Rewire the Patterns That Shape Your Life
Are you choosing your life—or just repeating it? In this episode, we explore the difference between habits and deeper emotional patterns, how they shape your identity and relationships, and how to start shifting the ones keeping you stuck. Disc...
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Episode 67
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14:45
The Quiet Betrayal: Self Abandonment
Feeling disconnected, even when life looks “fine”? In this episode, we explore the subtle ways women betray themselves—by dimming their needs, silencing their truth, and losing touch with who they are. Whether you're caregiving, achieving, or j...
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Episode 66
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11:17
Strong But Drained: The Hidden Cost of Carrying It All
Feeling mentally exhausted even when you're doing "all the right things"? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Self, we explore what happens when your brain is tired of holding it all—alone. Learn the real signs of emotion...
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Episode 65
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11:28
The Truth about Mental Wellness
Feeling tired in a way that rest can’t fix? This episode unpacks what mental wellness really means—beyond self-care checklists and good vibes. Learn how to recognize emotional overload, reframe your mindset, and build a healthier relat...
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Episode 64
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16:33
How to Handle Blame and Inspire Accountability in Your Relationship
In this episode, we explore how to handle blame and inspire accountability in your relationship. Learn how setting healthy boundaries can help you regain emotional control, foster respect, and encourage both partners to take responsibility. Tun...
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Episode 63
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18:58
The Rabbit Hole: How to Stop Spiraling Thoughts Before They Take Over
Ever find yourself spiraling into overthinking, anxiety, or worst-case scenarios? Like Alice in Alice in Wonderland, one thought can send you tumbling down a mental rabbit hole. But what if you could stop the fall?In this episod...
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Episode 62
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16:24
Emotional Hoarding: When the Fear of Scarcity and Loss Blocks Love
Do you or your partner hold back emotions out of fear of getting hurt or feeling drained? This episode unpacks emotional hoarding—when love is rationed like a limited resource, creating distance instead of connection.Learn how ...
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Episode 61
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15:37
Breaking Free from Lack Mentality
Do you ever feel like you’re settling in your relationships, career, or personal growth? Maybe you tell yourself “this is good enough” when deep down, you want more—but guilt, fear, or self-doubt hold you back.In this episode, w...
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Episode 60
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18:47
How to Retrain your Mind for Success
Are you stuck in the cycle of wanting to grow but struggling to stay consistent? In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience of self improvement- why change feels hard, how to overcome impatience, and the secret to rewiring your brain for la...
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Episode 59
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12:34