PsycHope Self-Help Podcast

Give To Gain: Honoring Women on International Women’s Day

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0500

In this PsycHope tradition, Dr. Jennifer McManus honors International Women’s Day 2026 through the theme, Give to Gain. This episode reflects on the meaning of International Women’s Day, women’s mental health, and gender equality, while shining a light not only on public women whose achievements are widely recognized, but also on the quieter, more delicate accomplishments of women that may never make headlines.

The episode then explores the Give to Gain theme through a PsycHope lens, emphasizing that giving is not only about fundraising for women’s causes, but also about support, advocacy, education, visibility, encouragement, and care. Dr. McManus brings this theme into everyday emotional wellness by reflecting on what women gain when they give themselves stress relief, self-care, and self-compassion. She also connects the conversation to workplace inequality, microaggressions, women’s emotional well-being, and the 2026 Equal Pay Day statistic.

As part of this PsycHope International Women’s Day tradition, the episode closes with poetry, featuring the collective poem “When We Give to Gain” by Sharena Lee Satti and members of her poetry community (or listen to the poets recite it here: IWD video).

Please note: A brief mention of abusive relationships is included in this episode.

Self-Help Resources

Head to psychope.com for all of our complimentary self-care and stress relief resources like insight quizzes, worksheets, workbooks, and more. You can also find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations and other stress relief videos on the PsycHope YouTube Channel.

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Self-Care: Why It Matters When Hearts Are Heavy

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500

When hearts are heavy and the hard updates never seem to stop, self-care can start to feel optional, or even selfish. In this episode, we explore why self-care is a basic human requirement, especially now, and how it protects your peace and capacity to live in alignment with your values. We also share a handful of micro self-care practices you can try right away, including things like news consumption boundaries and bloomscrolling. Dr. Jennifer McManus winds down the episode with a couple of announcements on what’s coming next at PsycHope.

For more support, visit Psychope.com for self-care and stress relief resources.

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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Guiding Stars for the New Year: Values Based Resolutions

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0500

Happy New Year, and welcome back to a PsycHope tradition! In this episode, Dr. Jennifer McManus shares a values guided approach to New Year’s resolutions, created for anyone who loves the fresh start energy of a new year, but often struggles to get started, or anyone who wants a more meaningful way to set personal goals any time of year.

You will learn what values are, why they matter from a psychology perspective, and how values-based resolutions can reduce overwhelm and help you choose goals that feel doable and deeply meaningful. You will also be guided through a simple reflection and journaling practice, so you can identify your Guiding Star value for the new year and translate it into an actionable resolution.

Be sure to download the complimentary companion workbook, Ground to Set Them, Motivate to Get Them, right here: https://www.psychope.com/2026

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Inside the 12 Days: Glimpses of the Restorative Practices

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0500

The holidays can be magical and emotionally complex at the same time. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer McManus shares the core themes behind this year’s 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Curated Restorative Practices Collection. You’ll hear about the kinds of holiday stress the collection is designed to support, such as extra demands on your time, difficult family dynamics, mental load, and grief. You’ll also get a sneak listen into some of the restorative practices you’ll receive.

If you’d like 12 days of gentle support that blends science-backed strategies with ancient spiritual wisdom, you can sign up for the 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief at https://www.psychope.com/12days.

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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Tracing the Roots of Gratitude

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

This year’s annual gratitude episode takes us onto a slightly different path, one that goes many layers deeper into a more reflective, meaning-making approach to gratitude. Tune in for a gentle, science-informed exploration for a season that can feel complicated.

Important timestamp markers

11:07: Personal example with discussion of siblings.

14:53: Guidance on how to trace your own Roots of Gratitude

Sign up for the 2025 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief

This year we are bringing you 12 days of curated restorative practices for holiday stress relief. Sign up now so you can collect the practices that speak to you once they start dropping on December 12th.

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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Summer Stress and Your DOSE of Resilience

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Summer might seem like the most carefree season of the year, but from the heat to disrupted routines and workplace demands, it can come with its own kind of stress. In this episode, we’ll explore how your body’s natural DOSE chemicals—Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins—can support your mental and emotional well-being all summer long.

Plus, grab your free DOSE Reflect & Respond Checklist and DOSE of Summer Inspiration handout at psychope.com/dose

Let this episode and the companion resources guide you toward a summer that’s balanced, grounded, and truly nourishing.

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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Your DOSE of Stress Relief for Spring

Tue, 13 May 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Spring is a season of renewal, but for ambitious women juggling careers, family, and personal growth, it also brings unique stressors. In this episode, we’re back with our popular DOSE framework—exploring how your brain’s feel-good chemicals (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Endorphins) can help you manage stress around spring holidays, work pressures, spring cleaning, and more. You’ll find gentle, practical ways to boost your mood, motivation, and emotional resilience, turning your busy spring days into moments of ease and balance.

Download your free DOSE Reflect and Respond Checklist and your brand-new DOSE of Spring Inspiration handout at psychope.com/dose.

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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Accelerate Action: Prioritizing Women's Mental Health

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0500

In this milestone 50th episode of the PsycHope Self-Help Podcast, we honor International Women's Day 2025 with a special focus on this year's theme: Accelerate Action. Host Dr. Jennifer McManus reflects on the importance of rapidly advancing gender equity, emphasizing the crucial link between women's mental health and systemic barriers. She highlights current statistics, including the gender parity timeline and equal pay data, illustrating the urgent need for collective action. The episode concludes powerfully with poet and advocate Sharena Lee Satti’s inspiring poem, Accelerate Action, reminding us of the urgency and necessity for meaningful change.

Official Website for International Women’s Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Official Website of Sharena Lee Satti: https://www.sharenaleesatti.com/

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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Themes from the PsycHope Self Love Audio Summit

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer McManus is sharing a gentle preview of the key themes that emerged from the PsycHope Self Love Audio Summit without giving too much away! You’ll hear about the meaningful insights on self-talk, mindfulness, boundaries, and self-compassion—and why you’ll want to hear these summit interviews for yourself.

Listen in for a sneak peek and then join the summit to explore these topics in depth: psychope.com/love

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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Your DOSE of Self-Compassion

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500

Discover how self-compassion and your brain’s natural chemistry work together to support your well-being. In this episode, we’re exploring the DOSE chemicals—Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins—through the lens of self-compassion, uncovering how they enhance motivation, connection, resilience, and stress relief. You’ll hear about simple, science-backed ways to activate these feel-good chemicals and bring more kindness, warmth, and encouragement into your daily life.

To go even deeper with self-compassion and related topics join us at the PsycHope Self-Love Audio Summit! You can sign up (for free) right here: https://www.psychope.com/love

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
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Cozy and Calm: Your DOSE of Winter Inspiration for Stress Relief

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500

Winter can feel long and heavy at times, but there are simple ways to bring more calm, warmth, and balance into your days. In this episode, we’re returning to the DOSE chemicals—Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins—this time to help you relax, boost your mood, and ease stress during these colder months. Whether you love winter or you’re just getting through it, you’ll find refreshing outdoor activities and cozy indoor ideas to support your well-being.

Download your free DOSE of Winter Inspiration handout at psychope.com/dose for even more ways to stay cozy and calm all season long!

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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Your DOSE of New Year’s Resolutions Support

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we explore how to leverage the power of your brain’s DOSE hormones—dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins—to set yourself up for success with your New Year’s Resolutions. Learn how these “happy chemicals” can keep you motivated, connected, and on track as you work toward your goals.

Ready to dive deeper? Download your free Ground to Set Them, Motivate to Get Them workbook, updated for 2025, at PsycHope.com/2025.

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
email: hi@psychope.com

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Your DOSE of Holiday Stress Relief

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500

Discover how to bring joy, calm, and connection into your holiday season with the DOSE chemicals: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins. In this episode, we explore festive, stress-relieving activities that naturally boost these happy hormones, from cozy traditions to playful winter adventures. Learn how to create meaningful moments that nurture your well-being and make the holidays truly special.

Get your DOSE of Holiday Inspiration sheet that accompanies this episode right here: https://www.psychope.com/dose

And, there is still plenty of time to sign up and hear all of the interviews from the 2nd Annual 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief right here: https://www.psychope.com/12days

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
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Unwrapping the Keys to Holiday Stress Relief: Themes from the 2nd Annual 12 Days Summit

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0500

The holiday season is here and with it comes unique challenges many of us face this time of year. In this episode, we’re unwrapping themes from the 2nd Annual 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief Audio Summit! Dr. Jennifer McManus shares the most common struggles discussed by this year’s guest experts—topics like difficult family dynamics and the illusion of perfection.

This episode also highlights themes that emerged for holiday stress relief tips. You’ll get a sneak peek into what was discussed at the summit to help you reclaim your peace this holiday season.

Sign up now for the free summit starting December 1st at psychope.com/12days so you can navigate the season with a sense of calm and intention.

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
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Finding Gratitude When Life Gets Hard

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the PsycHope Self-Help Podcast, Dr. Jennifer McManus explores how to tap into gratitude when life feels tough. With 2024 being a challenging year for many, practicing gratitude may seem impossible. Dr. McManus shares science-backed strategies to help cultivate gratitude, even in hard times, and addresses the pressure of “should” feelings during the holidays.

Need more help navigating the holiday season “shoulds”? Then sign up for the 2nd Annual 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief Audio Summit, starting December 1st! Get expert insights on managing holiday stress, expectations, and self-care. Registration is free and available at psychope.com/12days.

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
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Harness Your Happy Hormones for Stress Relief: A DOSE Primer

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500

On this episode, you’ll discover how Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins (DOSE) can help you reduce stress and improve well-being. Learn healthy ways to boost these happy hormones while avoiding unhealthy coping strategies. Download your free DOSE Reflect and Respond Checklist and Dose of Fall Inspiration Worksheet that accompany this episode at psychope.com/dose.

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
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Themes from the Self-Care Road Trip Audio Summit

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0400

Learn all about the meaningful themes that emerged during the interviews for the Self-Care Road Trip Audio Summit. Details on registering for the summit so you can hear the exclusive interviews are available at https://www.psychope.com/roadtrip

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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Sunshine and Serotonin: The Mental Health Benefits of Time in Nature

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400

On this episode, we explore the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. We also provide some self-care tips on staying connected to nature as the cooler months arrive.

Want to keep the relaxed summer energy going? Then, sign up for the Self-Care Road Trip Audio Summit right here: https://www.psychope.com/roadtrip

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
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The Transformative Power of Vacations

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0400

Tune in to our latest summer vibe type of episode. Today we’ll explore a variety of science-backed mental health benefits we can get from taking a vacation. Plus, we’ll look at how you can still harness some of this vacation goodness even if you’re not planning a dream trip somewhere any time soon. We’ll also consider how crucial paid time off from work is for employees, but also how vacations are good for the companies who employee us, too.

Want to keep the relaxed summer energy going? Then, sign up for the Self-Care Road Trip Audio Summit right here: https://www.psychope.com/roadtrip

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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Psychologist’s Analysis of the Barbie Movie

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400

After a brief hiatus, the podcast is back with a psychodynamic analysis of the Barbie movie! At the time this episode will be going live, it will be right around the one-year anniversary of when the Barbie movie premiered in the US, which was July 21st, 2023. Tune in to hear this psychologist’s analysis of the Barbie Movie. It might not be what you think!

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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A Compassionate Approach to New Year’s Resolutions for 2024

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

If you are someone who enjoys making commitments to becoming a better version of yourself in sync with the Gregorian calendar, then this episode, which is all about taking a Compassionate Approach to New Year’s Resolutions, might be just what you need to hear this time of year.

If you would like to get your free copy of Ground to Set Them, Motivate to Get Them: A Workbook for New Year’s Resolutions or Personal Goals Any Time of the Year visit psychope.com/2024

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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Themes from the 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief Audio Summit

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Earlier this holiday season, I had the distinct honor of interviewing 12 compassionate women, all thought leaders with a background in psychology or mental health on how they see stress impact the women they serve over the holidays. Plus, I was sure to ask about all of their self-help tips for navigating the many different forms that holiday stress can take. On this episode, I share some of the themes that emerged during the summit. We'll be exploring themes in terms of the ways that holiday stress can show up plus approaches for finding relief from holiday stress.

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

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Psychology Today: directory for locating a psychotherapist.

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The Path Through Pet Grief and Loss with Dr. Sierra Trainor

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

On this milestone episode (the first show since we turned 1 year old!) the podcast brings you our first guest expert interview. We are honored to be joined by Dr. Sierra Trainor, a licensed psychologist in the state of Florida who also provides tele-psychology in PsyPact participating states. She specializes in pet grief and loss and will be sharing her expertise with us.

Here are some of the areas we explore:

How pet loss is unique
The types of bonds we form with our pets
Coping with pet loss and grief
Support for pet grief and loss
Ideas for honoring the memory of our dearly departed and beloved pets

Pet grief and loss can be a delicate topic, so please use your own discernment if right now is a good time for you to explore this topic with us.

If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Sierra Trainor, you can visit her website, drsierratrainor.com, or follow her on Instagram: @dr_trainor

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
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The Power of a Grateful Heart: Exploring the Benefits of Gratitude

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, a holiday all about giving thanks, the PsycHope Self-Help podcast wants you to know there are some impressive psychological and other health benefits connected to feeling grateful and expressing our appreciation to others. Tune in to our latest episode to hear highlights on the science of gratitude plus gets some helpful tips on bringing more gratitude into your daily life.

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
email: hi@psychope.com

Psychology Today: directory for locating a psychotherapist.

Mental health crisis resources:

Crisis text line: text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor for any emotional crisis

Harmony: Is it Your Best Path Through Work Stress?

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

On this episode, the podcast wraps up our in-depth exploration of one of the biggest stressors for women: work stress. This focus on work stress concludes with a journey down the final path through work stress, the Harmony Path. Women on the Harmony Path can experience any combination of struggles from the first three paths. The essence of stress relief on the Harmony Path is about joining stress management approaches from two or all three of the other paths. For this reason, the Mind, Body, and Spirit Paths are also summarized on this episode.

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
email: hi@psychope.com

Psychology Today: directory for locating a psychotherapist.

Mental health crisis resources:

Crisis text line: text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor for any emotional crisis

Spirit: Is it Your Best Path Through Work Stress?

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. McManus guides your journey down the Spirit Path by highlighting key struggles of work stress for this path. The journey concludes by reviewing two stress relief tools that harness the power of connection to help reduce the negative impact work stress can have on us.

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz

Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

You can find the visualization exercise mentioned in this episode right here: Visualizing Your Peaceful Place Mindfulness Meditation.

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
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Psychology Today: directory for locating a psychotherapist.

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The Body: Is it Your Best Path Through Work Stress?

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. McManus guides your journey down the Body Path by highlighting key struggles of work stress for this path. The journey concludes by reviewing two stress relief tools that use abilities already within our bodies to comfort and soothe the negative impact work stress can have on us.

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
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Psychology Today: directory for locating a psychotherapist.

Mental health crisis resources:

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The Mind: Is it Your Best Path Through Work Stress?

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode, the podcast gives some background on the latest self-help resource created by Dr. Jennifer McManus: The Your Path Through Work Stress online quiz. Dr. McManus explains how this quiz is based on psychological research on stress symptoms and stress management techniques. The Mind, Body, Spirit framework that was used to conceptualize the experience of work stress is also discussed. The episode then journeys down the Mind Path by highlighting key struggles of this path. The journey concludes by reviewing two stress relief tools that harness the healing power of the mind.

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
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Psychology Today: directory for locating a psychotherapist.

Mental health crisis resources:

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Welcome Back, Work Stress!

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0400

The PsycHope Self-Help podcast is back after a summer hiatus. It's that time of year again when we're back in full swing at work. With this mind, the podcast highlights the negative impact work stress can have on our mental health and physical health. Scientifically supported techniques that can help with managing work stress are also discussed.

Self-Help Resources

Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz.

Your feedback is welcome! Feel free to reach out to the show:
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Psychology Today: directory for locating a psychotherapist.

Mental health crisis resources:

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Mental Health Awareness: PMDD Sucks. Period.

Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, the podcast highlights a mental health concern unique to women: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD. In this episode, we raise awareness for PMDD by exploring the continuum of menstrual cycle symptoms, from regular menstrual symptoms to premenstrual syndrome (or PMS) to PMDD. We chose a continuum approach to understanding PMDD because women often struggle with symptoms that are far more intense than the normal and typical symptoms to be expected with one’s menses each month. Yet, they accept these more intense symptoms as something you just have to deal with once a month not realizing there might be something more going on with their suffering along with options to alleviate it. Self-compassion and self-care strategies for wherever you may fall on this spectrum are also explored.

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Mental Health Awareness: The Stress Link

Tue, 30 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered why some people are more likely to develop a mental illness or have mental health problems than others? If so, then this episode is for you! The podcast explores the Diathesis Stress Model, which provides a framework for understanding the connection between stress and mental illness. Ideas for stress management are also provided.

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Stress Awareness: What are the Top 10 Stressors?

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Wrap up Stress Awareness month by diving into how stressful life events are measured in psychological research studies and learn which stressors are in the top 10.

You can find a copy of The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory PDF right here on the American Institute of Stress website.

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Is it Stress or Anxiety?

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

This episode explores two of the top challenges for which women engage in self-help practices: stress and anxiety. Special attention is given to why it is so hard to tell the difference between stress and anxiety.

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Embrace Equity to Advance Women’s Mental Health

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Given the PsycHope Self-Help podcast is a space for women, this episode explores the importance of International Women’s Day to women’s mental health.

International Women's Day occurs on March 8th each year. This year's theme is embrace equity. You can learn more about this day of celebrating women and accelerating gender parity on the International Women's Day website.

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Exploring Thought Work as a Self-Help Approach

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Today the podcast brings you a quick episode on the self-help approach of thought work as inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy.

Access the CBT infographics:

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Resources on CBT:
Beck Institute

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The Healing Power of Self-Compassion

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

This week, the podcast reviews the healing power of self-compassion and offers a few practical ideas of how to integrate self-compassion into our own lives as self-help approaches.

Try the Guided Mindfulness Meditation, Reflecting on Self-Compassion, that was created to accompany this episode.

References

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A Brief Introduction to the Psychology of Compassion

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0500

In the spirit of the focus on love that dominates the month of February, the podcast explores the psychology of compassion. This episode provides an introduction to the psychology of compassion and includes findings from relevant and classic psychological research studies. A quick overview of Compassion Focused Therapy is provided and some seeds of how to incorporate compassion into one’s own life as a self-help approach are planted.

Guided mindfulness meditations, deep calm breathing exercises, and visualizations are all practical ways to show compassion to our minds and bodies. You can find videos for each of these practices on the PsycHope YouTube Channel.

References:

1) The Compassionate Mind
2) Compassion: From Its Evolution to a Psychotherapy

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Exploring the Psychological Benefits of Mindfulness for Stress and Anxiety

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

This week, the podcast explores how mindfulness can be beneficial in terms of helping us manage stress and anxiety. Key findings from the scientific research on mindfulness are reviewed. And in the second half of the episode, Dr. McManus shares some ideas of how to use mindfulness as a self-help intervention for stress and anxiety in our own lives.

The mindfulness meditation that accompanies this podcast episode can be found right here.

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Deep Dive into the Psychological Benefits of Physical Exercise

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

This week the podcast takes a deep dive into the psychological benefits of physical exercise. Special attention is given to the positive impact of exercise on reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Suggestions on how to apply the research findings on the psychological benefits of exercise as a self-help intervention in one’s own life are also offered.

Links to references:

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

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How Psychology Illuminates Paths to Healing, Hope, and Personal Growth

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

This week, the podcast offers another foundational episode for the overall vision of this relatively new podcast. The PsycHope Self Help podcast is a space where psychology illuminates paths to healing, hope, and personal growth. On this episode, clarification is provided on how psychology lights the way down these paths for us. What makes psychology-informed self-help interventions unique from other self-help approaches is also explored.

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14 Psychology Tips to Help You Reach Your New Year’s Resolutions

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, 14 psychology tips are offered to help you stay motivated for and make progress on your New Year’s Resolutions or personal goals any time of the year.

We'll explore the following tips:

1. Start with how you set them
2. Put them in writing
3. Start when ready
4. Social support
5. Accountability
6. Friendly competition
7. The value of internal motivation
8. Replacement behaviors
9. Make it easier on yourself
10. Make it harder on yourself
11. Pair with something enjoyable
12. Regularly measure and track progress on your goals
13. Get back on track
14. Reinforce your progress

If you’re interested in checking out the Motivate to Get Them: A Mindfulness Meditation for Resolutions and Personal Goals mentioned in this episode, then head on over to the video here: PsycHope YouTube channel.

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New Year's Resolution Wins: To Get Them, Start with How You Set Them

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0500

In this episode, the podcast turns our attention to the New Year and New Year’s resolutions. Dr. Jennifer McManus offers some strategies for positioning yourself for success when setting your New Year’s Resolutions for the coming year. While the theme for the episode is New Year’s Resolutions, the approaches can be applied to personal goals any time of the year. This episode is just about the part where we set our New Year’s Resolutions with the whole next episode being dedicated to tips for helping us achieve our resolutions or other personal goals.

If you’re interested in checking out the Ground to Set Them: Mindfulness Meditation for Resolutions and Personal Goals mentioned in this episode, then head on over to the video here: PsycHope YouTube channel.

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Social Support (Day 12)

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On the 12th day of holiday stress relief, we’re highlighting how social support can help during what can be a challenging time of year.

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Difficult Family Dynamics (Day 11)

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On the 11th day of holiday stress relief, we’re going to explore a few strategies to help us navigate the stress involved with difficult family dynamics.

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Holiday Travel Stress (Day 10)

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Join the podcast for daily quick tip episodes with 12 days of Holiday Stress relief. On the 10th day of Holiday Stress relief, the podcast switches things up a bit. So far, we’ve been focusing on a specific stress relief strategy for each day. On this episode, however, the podcast concentrates on a specific challenge – that of heightened stress around travel over the holidays – and explores a variety of strategies that can be helpful with this specific source of holiday stress.

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Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz
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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Mindfulness (Day 9)

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Many people struggle to cope with heightened stress during the holiday season. Some people will be so busy they never slow down to fully experience the current moment. So, on the 9th day of Holiday Stress relief, we consider how practicing mindfulness, which is all about being in the current moment, can help us cope with holiday stress.

The holiday themed guided meditation video referenced on the show can be found here: Peace on Earth.

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Calming Breathing (Day 8)

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On the 8th day of Holiday Stress relief this self-help podcaster brings you the gift of calming breathing for managing holiday stress. It's one of my favorite relaxation strategies!

The calming breathing exercise video can be found here: Peace on Earth.

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Draw on your Strengths (Day 7)

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On the 7th day of Holiday Stress relief, the quick tip is to recognize your strengths and draw on them.

Here is the link to the character's strengths survey: Survey

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Exercise and Diet (Day 6)

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On the 6th day of holiday stress relief, the podcast turns its attention to how physical exercise and our diet choices can help with holiday stress.

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Self-Care (Day 5)

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On the 5th day of holiday Stress relief, I want to remind you of the importance of self-care. During a time of year when we’re so focused on the happiness of others—whether that’s by getting a meaningful gift or hosting a memorable event—it’s so easy to let our self-care go to the bottom of our list of priorities. The value of self-care for stress management is explained and ideas for self-care activities to try this holiday season are provided.

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Sleep (Day 4)

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

It’s the 12 days of holiday stress relief around here. And, on the 4th day of holiday stress relief, the focus is on making sure we’re getting enough sleep. The importance of sleep for stress reduction is explored and helpful tips for improving sleep this holiday season are provided.

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Gratitude (Day 3)

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On the 3rd day of holiday stress relief, we turn to the benefits of gratitude. Even though the famous holiday for thankfulness has already passed, I’ll be sharing some findings from psychological research on gratitude that just may encourage you to draw on the power of gratitude during the rest of the holiday season, and maybe even all year round. A couple tips for practicing gratitude this holiday season are also offered.

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Time Management (Day 2)

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0500

On the second day of holiday stress relief, we’ll explore the value of time management and organization strategies to help with holiday stress.

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Setting Reasonable Expectations (Day 1)

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Let's kick off the 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief series! Each day we will explore a different approach to managing holiday stress. The first day is all about setting reasonable expectations for the holiday season.

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Prioritize Your Emotional Well-Being with these Women’s Mental Health Tips

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

On this episode, you'll get an overview of some practices that can really set you up for success on your healing journey. You will hear about daily commitments that individual women can make towards prioritizing their own emotional well-being.

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Women’s Mental Health: Challenges and Complexities

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

This episode explains why this podcast focuses exclusively on self-help for women. Mental health challenges and complexities experienced by women are explored along with ways to prioritize the emotional well-being of women.

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Welcome to the PsycHope Self-Help Podcast!

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0500

This is the very first episode of the PsycHope Self-Help Podcast: a space for women where psychology illuminates paths to healing, hope, and personal growth. Your host is Dr. Jennifer McManus, a clinical psychologist.

In this episode, you will learn about the host’s professional background and qualifications to host a podcast on psychology informed self-help tips. The inspiration for this emotional wellness podcast is shared along with a preview of what you can expect to hear on future episodes.

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