Never Perfect

In this 10 minute episode, Beth does an impromptu discussion on the powerful and therapeutic impact of journaling after a client shares his recent experience of trying journaling for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is part one of a series of conversations on the topic of ADHD. This segment includes an overview of the disorder and the symptoms used to diagnose it, including clinical examples and some of Beth’s personal examples. The next episode on ADHD will include more clinical examples and some of the strengths associated with ADHD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Beth and Remo discuss the challenges all couples face in trying to stay connected. Couples with children especially seem to struggle, mostly because of the never ending “to do list” and exhaustion that comes with raising children. Beth and Remo discuss the languages of love and some ideas for staying connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this short episode, Beth tells the story of a client who didn’t receive much emotional validation growing up. No childhood is ever perfect, but we all thrive best when we have at least one parent who “sees” us and understands us and responds well to our emotions. The client in the story is on a quest to give her children what she never received. She read a book on “emotion coaching” (A principal developed by Dr. John Gottman) and tells a powerful story about how she apply these principles to one of her own children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a short episode with Beth sharing some reflections immediately following a classic counseling session. Classic in the sense that a variety of common issues were covered in the session, including healthy relationships with oneself and how this impacts the choice of a dating partner, education on types of depression, healthy habits and behaviors that can prevent or decrease depression and anxiety (referred to as “stress muscles”), valuing yourself and recognizing your unique personality traits. Beth also discusses how anxious self talk increases anxiety and low self-esteem, especially when you jump to the wrong conclusions about a situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us find that parenting is harder than expected. In this episode, Beth interviews 3 working mothers who are driven and battling perfectionistic expectations. They share their Journey of lowering the bar for themselves as they come to the following realization: you can’t do it all. And figuring out what matters most as mothers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Beth and her husband Remo have a practical, lighthearted and personal conversation about healthy communication and how it enhances connection in relationships. Beth shares some of her favorite counseling tips on this subject, and they both describe their own communication style, as well as how their families and cultural backgrounds influence them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ironically, Beth conquers her anxiety about recording podcasts on her own while discussing the topic of social anxiety and ways to treat it. Social anxiety is the most common subtype of anxiety disorders affecting over 7% of the population. Many people make social skills harder than they have to be and this can be paralyzing and debilitating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although the topic of death and dying causes anxiety for most of us, it is important to think through these issues, both for ourselves and for loved ones. In spite of the heaviness of this topic, Beth has a surprisingly casual and matter of fact conversation with a hospice nurse Gale Gagnier who has been with 75 people as they were dying. Gale shares stories and advice to help us understand the process while Beth shares some clinical stories and tidbits from her own dissertation research on grief and loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Body image issues are almost universal in women. Most women overemphasize their least desirable traits and hyper focus on their perceived -ones. In this episode, Beth interviews Erin Rayburn, a therapist specializes in eating disorders on the topic of body positivity. They discuss some of their favorite principles and techniques for helping Women reframe their views and behaviors around this topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anxiety is one of the topics Beth specializes in and she explains that it is the most common mental health disorder, affecting approximately 30% of the population. In this episode, Beth shares some basic information about anxiety disorders and some of her favorite techniques for coping with anxiety. Her husband Remo shares his interesting perspective on the topic to keep her from sounding boring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Beth shares some favorite principles on balanced parenthood and interviews two mothers who are willing to share their wisdom, mistakes, and laughable moments. They agree that parenting is both messy and delightful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Part 2 of the Depression Episode. In this conversation, Beth Capecchi interviews Kristina about her battle with depression and suicidal thoughts, which are very common in those dealing with depression. Kristina talks about what helped her get through and Beth Capecchi shares her perspective on understanding why suicide is so tempting for people who are unbearable pain. Beth and Kristina also discuss ways to cope with suicidal thoughts and urges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Capecchi interviews Kristina about her battle with severe depression throughout high school and college. Kristina shares what helped her get through, including music, pets, and therapy, and her passion for usind her own experience to help others with mental illness. Beth also shares some basic information to understand and identify depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a psychologist, Beth Capecchi has encountered many, especially young adults, who are overwhelmed and paralyzed when trying to figure out their career path. In this episode, Beth shares some of her favorite ideas on how to approach this dilemma. She has a conversation with entrepreneur Amanda Tarr about her creative approach to making a living, which entails a refreshing story of a person who did what she enjoyed, and this took her from odd jobs to being a flight attendant for 20 years and now an owner of several businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Beth‘s husband Remo will interview her about her reasons for starting this podcast and give you a bit of information about her professional and personal story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices