Dr. Patricia Bay - Therapy In A Nutshell

The struggle of invisible illness and of pain others cannot see, can be excruciating. Whether it is physical or emotional pain, the frustration of life changes and challenges can be exhausting. Olympian, Simone Biles, withdrew from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics because of something others could not see. We dedicate this episode of THERAPY IN A NUTSHELL to this brave athlete and to all who struggle with PAIN YOU CANNOT SEE. Tara Bedford did a music video that speaks to unseen pain:. https://youtu.be/d1OTBIif5B8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Do you feel like a victim somewhere in your life? Your relationship? Your job? Does someone in your life "play the victim" and it drives you nuts? Understand the nuances of this seemingly difficult dynamic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

It is often difficult for men to admit they might be depressed and need help. Denial, avoidance, minimizing and fear of looking weak and vulnerable can play a role in not getting help. Richard Malotky, M.D. joins me in this important episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Whether you are 30+, or nearing retirement age, or are already retired and not thrilled with your life, this episode will get you reorganizing. Preparing well for retirement is important, but it is also possible to reorganize if you are struggling emotionally with this challenging transition in life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

How well do you handle change? Look at the areas in your life you have tried to change but could not pull it off. What keeps you from succeeding? How well we handle change we cannot control and change we try to accomplish on purpose? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Whether you are a young person starting out or revaluating your life, how do you know what your purpose is? Are you happy? Do you love what you "do?" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

When an event or upset makes us feel badly, worried, concerned, angry or fearful (or many other possible emotions), our defense mechanisms can come into play. Learn what those might be and how to shift yourself into healthier, more developed behavior. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Jealously distorts our relationships by distorting who we are... or who we want to be. Does your jealousy harm your relationships... personal, professional, friends or family? Are you the recipient of a partner's jealous fears? JEALOUSY makes everyone feel horrible. This episode helps you recognize it and begin to fix it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

What are your patterns of behavior and how do they affect the quality of your life? This episode will help you identify unhealthy patterns and learn how to change them into healthy patterns of behavior. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

We are born into Earth School © for one purpose. Learn what that purpose is and how to manifest it in your life. This comforting lesson can help you find the peace you have been searching for. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Almost everyone lies sometimes. Why? This episode lets you see how the lies we tell are a window into our own emotional development and how we need to grow. Learn why people lie, how to tell if they are lying and how to become more direct and honest yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Your relationship with your mother, good or bad, happy or challenged, is a window into who you are. What things have you adopted? How do you try not to be like her? Take a look at how your relationship with your mom colors your world today.

How aware are you of your own"ME FILTER?" Do you tend to take things very personally or feel obligated to always express your thoughts, opinions or experiences? Does someone you know often feel like a victim? Learn to get outside of yourself and become a calmer person.

Co-dependent behaviors can be viewed in a manner that allows you to change in a healthy way. Why do some people enable others? How do you stop doing those unhealthy things?

Do you drop the F-bomb a lot? In your vocabulary is it a noun, verb, adjective and an adverb? Do you wish you, or someone you care about, would stop swearing so much? Learn how we hide behind the F-bomb.

Some changes we can plan for. Sometimes we are catapulted into unexpected change and forced to reinvent ourselves. How do you handle change? Are you stuck trying to figure out who you are and what you want? This episode will give you skills to handle the changes in your life.

Compassion Fatigue is another name for stress resulting from treating victims of trauma. First responders, military personnel, therapists, social workers, medical professionals and many others in helping/healing professions can develop different levels of this disorder.

Do you worry that you will be hurt... AGAIN? Many view vulnerability as weakness and they work really hard to stay safe from emotional turmoil and possible pain. Embracing your vulnerability is the path to getting the love you want and releasing your self-doubt.

Do you feel like you are sludging through mud? Have you lost your spark for life? This low level, ongoing depression can zap your energy and suck the joy out of life. The good news is it is highly treatable.

Many people, men and women, have bladder issues for which they never seek help. Bladder control issues and bladder pain issues are often suffered in silence. It can be embarrassing and many feel like they are weak or broken. Often people fear being shamed or ridiculed if they speak up. Many do not know that help is available and can change your life. It can help you get back the life that bladder issues have stolen.