#ChatWithDrTerri
By Dr. Terri Griffith
real + relevant topics | honest discussions on mental health | decreasing stigma
#ChatWithDrTerriMay 02, 2021
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Episode 25: 7 Signs of Mental Wellness
May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth — this episode delves in signs & symptoms of mental illness as well as 7 signs of what mental wellness might look like.
May 02, 202118:57
Episode 24: Avoiding Energy Suckers to Strengthen Boundaries
We’ve all experienced ‘energy suckers’ — & developing healthy boundaries with ourselves as well as others is vital in combating its negative effects. This is somewhat of a pt. 2 of the original discussion on ‘boundaries.’ But in this episode I delve into different forms of energy suckers & practical ways of improving boundaries.
Mar 22, 202110:30
Episode 23: Show Yourself Some Grace
We’re living in a time of hustle, pivoting, & new beginnings; unfortunately, that comes along with comparisons and sometimes feeling like you’re just not doing enough. In this episode I present reasons why ‘showing yourself grace’ can be much more beneficial to your growth than ‘beating yourself up’ for your short-comings might.
Feb 28, 202113:28
Episode 22: Learning to Prioritize Your Mental Health
As we are currently living through a global pandemic & historical revolution, prioritizing mental health is that more necessary. In this episode, I cover why it's so important & different ways to do so.
Jul 13, 202013:01
Episode 21: The Complexities of Relationships
No two relationships require the same things. Fostering + maintaining healthy relationships requires intention. This episode delves into 10 ways of doing so.
May 03, 202015:15
Episode 20: The Art of Saying 'No': A Guide To Self-Preservation
It could be hard to think about own own needs during a global pandemic. Self-preservation is necessary to be able to maintain our well-being, so that we're able to help others. Increasing boundaries, setting limits, and being able to say "no" are helpful practices to implement for self-preservation. This episode discusses ways of doing so.
Apr 17, 202011:22
Episode 19: Fear of the Unknown During A Time of Social Distancing
With the recent Covid-19 pandemic, & the devastation sweeping our world, fear is fueled. On this episode I address ways in which we all can focus on what’s within our control in effort to combat fear.
Mar 21, 202009:57
Episode 18: You Next Level w/ Discomfort: New Year Edition
Leaning into discomfort can be scary. But despite your comfort zone, being just that “comfortable,” nothing grows there. I delve into the facets of discomfort & how embracing it can yield growth in this new year - 2020.
Jan 07, 202012:27
Episode 17: Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Just because we think something, does not necessarily mean that it’s true. It’s important to assess our thinking & recognize the negative thinking traps that are unhelpful to us. On this episode I provide recommendations of different interventions to manage faulty thinking.
Dec 16, 201910:21
Episode 16: Excuses Sound Best To The People Who Make Them
No one likes an excuse maker. Excuses ultimately cripple our potential & just delays our ability to obtain the thing(s) we want for ourselves. Whether it’s a laziness issue or fear of failure, the only thing stopping you is you. This episode presents ways in which we can challenge excuse making.
Oct 28, 201909:59
Episode 15: What I Know For Sure: 30th Birthday Edition
I recently turned 30 and share some lessons my 20s taught me. The most important in my opinion: it’s never too late to draw a line & start over & protecting your peace should be of utmost importance.
Oct 21, 201908:27
Episode 14: But, Have You Considered Therapy?
There are alarming statistics of mental health disparities in our society. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of stigma around therapy & seeking treatment altogether. On this episode I delve into some of the reasons why therapy should be a seriously considered option.
Sep 30, 201910:00
Episode 13: Actually, Failure is an Option.
What would you attempt to do if you knew you couldn’t fail? I cover 7 points on why “failure” benefits us more than we realize.... & should be an option.
Aug 04, 201908:33
Episode 12: Life Doesn’t Happen To You, It Happens For You: The Ultimate Paradigm Shift
It’s easy to have the ‘why me’ mentality.... without shifting our perspective to ‘why not me.’ When we recognize that everything in life is happening for our benefit, our experience of life can be different. On this episode I talk about the benefits of shifting your paradigm.
Jul 08, 201907:25
Episode 11: CONSISTENCY + The Art of Ridding Yourself of Excuses
Happy July 1st! For this half-year mark, I wanted to talk about the importance of consistency so that the next 6 months look better than the last. I delve into a discussion of the importance of being consistent & provide ways to encourage this change.
Jul 01, 201912:01
Episode 10: Mother’s Day Special: A Conversation With My Mother
On this episode, I sit down with my mother and have a candid conversation about motherhood, lessons learned, & thoughts for individuals who experience difficulty around this holiday.
May 11, 201923:28
Episode 9: Boundaries !
A quick discussion on boundaries, what “healthy” boundaries look like + how it can be implemented
May 06, 201905:57
Episode 8: Navigating the Complexities of Grief + Loss
Grief is complex and not linear. I present the different forms of grief, it’s various stages & how to be a ‘helpful’ support person of someone navigating the process.
Apr 22, 201909:10
Episode 7: Manifestation + The Power of Your Words
I provide a break down of how manifestation works, ways of using the power of the spoken word, + its importance on the trajectory of your life.
Apr 14, 201909:32
Episode 6: Approval Seeking + It’s Impact on Mental Health: A Conversation with Jay Dot Rain
A candid conversation about ‘people pleasing’ , seeking external validation, mental health + positivity.
Apr 02, 201919:42
Episode 5: Social Media + Learning to Stay in Your Lane
I start with a discussion of ‘staying in your lane,’ what that entails, & why it’s so important; in addition to why social media may be the enemy of this. In the episode, I reference a book called “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek—I highly recommend it!
Mar 25, 201909:15
Episode 4: An Intimate Chat with Dr. Ryan Lang
On this episode I sit down with Dr. Ryan and chat about everything from being a young professional to trusting your intuition & daring to be brave.
Mar 17, 201922:60
Episode 3: The ‘Perfect’ Ideal, Ego + Asking for Help
I discuss the difficulties of asking for help, why perfectionism is more detrimental than helpful + how our ‘ego’ gets in the way.
Mar 11, 201907:50
Episode 2: Jealousy + Trusting the Timing of Your Life
On this episode I list 4 points for trusting your life’s timing & delve into a discussion of jealousy.
Mar 04, 201906:14
Episode 1: Intro to #ChatWithDrTerri
On this episode I provide a brief intro to myself, my brand, the start of the discussion of fear + what I envision for this podcast series.
Feb 24, 201908:47