Mental Health and Wellness Podcast Episodes

Below you will find descriptions and links to all of the Changing Perspectives Podcast episodes
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Myths About Depression
Did you know that over half of adolescents struggling with depression do not get treatment? Join in on this important discussion as Jenni and Josh tackle the topic of depression, dispel some misconceptions, and share some interesting statistics.  


Show notes:
Mayo Clinic Resource Page
Unity Point Myths and Misconceptions
National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH How to Get Help


Talking About What Happened With Dak and Skip: Mental Health Awareness
BONUS EPISODE!
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Jenni and Josh jump on the mics for a bonus episode to talk about the Dak Prescott and Skip Bayless controversy.  Tune in and join in the important discussion about mental health and professional sports.  
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Gaming Addictions
What rank are you in Modern Warfare?  Where you do prefer to "drop" in Fortnite? Are these questions confusing?  Or maybe asking about which map you prefer in MarioCart is more your speed?  Join Jenni and Josh as they dive into the vast world of video games!  Parenting gamers, being gamers, being married to a gamer...they discuss it all.  Log in, download, and tune in now!
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What's Ikigai?
Are you a passive communicator?  Or are you more assertive?  Join Jenni and Josh as they compare results of the communication-styles quiz they took!  This was also the first episode that was recorded live during Changing Perspectives first live Facebook and Instagram podcast!  Tune in now!
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Managing pandemic Guilt
Have you been feeling guilty during the pandemic?  Are you not sure if you should just throw caution to the wind and let your kids see their grandparents?  COVID guilt is real.  Join Jenni and Josh as they navigate this complicated topic!  
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Living a get burly life
​Jenni and Josh are happy to bring you the long-awaited Get Burly episode!  Michael Caron from Get Burly joins Changing Perspectives for an epic interview of Burly proportions!  Get a notepad or a journal ready as Mike guides you through tips and best practices to become the best version of you!  

Adjusting to working from home
What exactly is happening in the world?  Is this a bad dream?  No, it's not.  Its very real and for many of us, it comes with working from home.  Join Jenni and Josh as they guide you through some tips on figuring out what it means to "commute" from your bedroom to your home office!  
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mindfulness and meditation
Do you meditate?  Have you ever tried to practice mindfulness?  Join Jenni and Josh as they guide you through the basics and discuss tips and techniques to introduce mindfulness into your daily routine.  Don't judge your thoughts, just be aware that your thinking of pressing play on this episode and lean into it! 
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are you stressed out?
School is in session.  Fall sports are well underway.  Retail stores are starting to put up their Christmas stuff and before you know it we'll be making plans for what to bring to Thanksgiving dinner.  This is a stressful time of year!  Join Jenni and Josh as they review different things you can try to reduce stress and deal with your anxiety this fall!  


summertime stress
Summer is supposed to be a time of epic fun and relaxation, right? Where does this belief come from and how does it translate into pressure today? If the pressure to plan the perfect summer for your family ever leaves you feeling like you've just become a cruise director, then tune into today's episode to explore some ways to combat Summertime Stress. Jenni and Josh also share what their summers were like as children and how that has impacted them as adults. Studio updates and follow up from a recent relationship episode are also highlighted (find out if their last relationship quiz really helped them avoid a fight!).



myths about happiness
Are you happy?  How do you define happiness?  Join Jenni and Josh as they talk with a certified Happiness Mentor, Taylor Proctor from Happiness Abound!  Taylor is a writer and a podcast host who helps her readers and listeners realize that they are capable of happiness!  In this episode, Taylor helps us navigate through some myths and misconceptions about happiness and, of course, it wouldn't be Changing Perspectives if we didn't ask our guest to tell us about their dogs! 


Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Part 2
In this second episode of a 2-part series, Jenni and Josh further explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and how to utilize some of the techniques on your own. The connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are explained with an emphasis on what to do once you have identified faulty thought patterns. Applications to real life scenarios are highlighted.
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cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Part 1
In this first episode of a 2-part series, Jenni and Josh explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and how to utilize some of the techniques on your own. The connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are explained with an emphasis on how to identify faulty thought patterns that may be preventing you from reaching your goals in life. Applications to anxiety, depression, and other stressors are highlighted.


managing anxiety
In the episode, Jenni and Josh dive into a topic that impacts over 40 million Americans or nearly 20% of the population: anxiety. Causes of and triggers for anxiety are explored and the impact on quality of life is considered. Ten of the best tips and strategies for managing anxiety are provided. 
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