The StressLess Podcast by Total Life Counseling Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:22:00 -0500 http://totallifecounseling.com en-us © 2026 The StressLess Podcast by Total Life Counseling yes 1cfa6ed2-46b9-51a9-ac57-11d0d9d244f6 info@totallifecounseling.com Jim and Dana West episodic false Welcome to the StressLess Podcast!

After 25 years of experience in mental health counseling bringing hope, health, and healing to individuals just like you, we decided to start a podcast with two goals in mind:

- First, to break down the barriers to mental health education, and make it available to everyone!
- Second, to simply be a tool that serves individuals, marriages, children, and families. We hope that through the practical tips and advice we talk about throughout the podcast, you will have the tools necessary to succeed through your day-to-day struggles.

After being a part of thousands of people's lives and healing, we would love to accompany you in yours, and be a part of your journey!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) mental, health, therapy, counseling, restoration, mental health, therapists Jim and Dana West info@totallifecounseling.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6p3hg7ganwakpjuwjts1ziqcs6wb?.jpg The StressLess Podcast by Total Life Counseling http://totallifecounseling.com Helping Your Child Overcome Electronic Addictions Helping Your Child Overcome Electronic Addictions Are Electronic Addictions Taking Over Our Youth? Tune in to our latest podcast episode for a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of technology on young minds.

]]> Are Electronic Addictions Taking Over Our Youth? Tune in to our latest podcast episode for a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of technology on young minds.

]]> Jim and Dana West Buzzsprout-14906983 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1407 full false Identifying and Healing Emotional Wounds Identifying and Healing Emotional Wounds Join Jim and Dana in this insightful episode as they explore the powerful methods for identifying and healing emotional wounds from childhood. You'll learn practical strategies to manage your emotions and overcome the negative impacts of painful experiences in your past.

]]> Join Jim and Dana in this insightful episode as they explore the powerful methods for identifying and healing emotional wounds from childhood. You'll learn practical strategies to manage your emotions and overcome the negative impacts of painful experiences in your past.

]]> Jim and Dana West Buzzsprout-14640469 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1785 full false Help Your Child Be Successful in Therapy (with Matthew Martin) Help Your Child Be Successful in Therapy (with Matthew Martin) In this episode, Jim and our special guest Matthew Martin emphasize the importance of getting families involved in the routine of fostering their children's development outside of sessions and sharing tips for parents to be able to assist their children through the therapeutic process.

]]> In this episode, Jim and our special guest Matthew Martin emphasize the importance of getting families involved in the routine of fostering their children's development outside of sessions and sharing tips for parents to be able to assist their children through the therapeutic process.

]]> Jim and Dana West Buzzsprout-14056369 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1156 1 13 full false The Role of Humor in Therapy (with Matthew Martin) The Role of Humor in Therapy (with Matthew Martin) In this episode, Jim and our special guest Matthew Martin discuss how humor can be helpful and at times even necessary for sessions to be successful, delving into the different ways that laughter can be healing and also telling on how to move forward in therapy.

]]> In this episode, Jim and our special guest Matthew Martin discuss how humor can be helpful and at times even necessary for sessions to be successful, delving into the different ways that laughter can be healing and also telling on how to move forward in therapy.

]]> Jim and Dana West Buzzsprout-14019955 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1058 full false How to Stay Connected in Your Relationship (with Dawn Helwig) How to Stay Connected in Your Relationship (with Dawn Helwig) In this episode, Jim and our special guest Dawn Helwig discuss how to stay connected in your relationship. They talk about how showing appreciation, physical touch, and communication help maintain a strong relationship.

]]> In this episode, Jim and our special guest Dawn Helwig discuss how to stay connected in your relationship. They talk about how showing appreciation, physical touch, and communication help maintain a strong relationship.

]]> Jim and Dana West Buzzsprout-13935092 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500 923 full false How We Work With Children in Therapy (with Dawn Helwig) How We Work With Children in Therapy (with Dawn Helwig) Dawn describes the journey to becoming a children's counselor and what strengthened her abilities to work with clients.

Join us as we discuss the techniques and tools we use with children at Total Life Counseling.

]]> Dawn describes the journey to becoming a children's counselor and what strengthened her abilities to work with clients.

Join us as we discuss the techniques and tools we use with children at Total Life Counseling.

]]> Jim and Dana West Buzzsprout-13890730 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2196 full false Healthy vs. Unhealthy Ways to Communicate Healthy vs. Unhealthy Ways to Communicate One of the number one things that couples want to work on when they come into therapy is communication. Healthy communication is important for all relationships!

In this episode, Jim and Dana discuss common ways of unhealthy communication within relationships and how every couple can create healthy communication together. We hope you enjoy it!

Please like, share, and leave a review. It really helps make the podcast grow!

]]> One of the number one things that couples want to work on when they come into therapy is communication. Healthy communication is important for all relationships!

In this episode, Jim and Dana discuss common ways of unhealthy communication within relationships and how every couple can create healthy communication together. We hope you enjoy it!

Please like, share, and leave a review. It really helps make the podcast grow!

]]> Jim and Dana West Buzzsprout-13843333 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1301 1 9 full false How to Help Children with Oppositional Defiance Disorder How to Help Children with Oppositional Defiance Disorder Let's dive into Oppositional Defiance Disorder!  It can be difficult to navigate through Oppositional Defiance Disorder without the right tools!

In this episode, Jim talks about what Oppositional Defiance Disorder is, what general symptoms may be present in someone with Oppositional Defiance Disorder, how parenting and teaching styles come into play, and the four avoidable Ts. We hope you enjoy it!

Please like, share, and leave a review. It really helps make the podcast grow!

]]> Let's dive into Oppositional Defiance Disorder!  It can be difficult to navigate through Oppositional Defiance Disorder without the right tools!

In this episode, Jim talks about what Oppositional Defiance Disorder is, what general symptoms may be present in someone with Oppositional Defiance Disorder, how parenting and teaching styles come into play, and the four avoidable Ts. We hope you enjoy it!

Please like, share, and leave a review. It really helps make the podcast grow!

]]> Jim and Dana West Buzzsprout-13801896 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1251 full false Parenting Tips for Children with ADHD Parenting Tips for Children with ADHD Often, it can be much easier to see the negative side of ADHD, without realizing that children with ADHD have so much potential!

In this episode, Jim talks about some of the symptoms of ADHD, some myths related to ADHD, and some practical tools for parents of children with ADHD.

Please like, share, and leave a review. It really helps make the podcast grow!

]]> Often, it can be much easier to see the negative side of ADHD, without realizing that children with ADHD have so much potential!

In this episode, Jim talks about some of the symptoms of ADHD, some myths related to ADHD, and some practical tools for parents of children with ADHD.

Please like, share, and leave a review. It really helps make the podcast grow!

]]> Jim and Dana West Buzzsprout-13760829 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1970 full false How to Recover From Infidelity How to Recover From Infidelity In this episode, Dana shows us how almost every couple that actually puts in the work is able to recover from infidelity.
Join us as we explore the emotional challenges, practical strategies, and expert insights to rebuild trust, find closure, and create healthier relationships. 
Subscribe now to embark on a journey of healing and resilience with us.

]]> In this episode, Dana shows us how almost every couple that actually puts in the work is able to recover from infidelity.
Join us as we explore the emotional challenges, practical strategies, and expert insights to rebuild trust, find closure, and create healthier relationships. 
Subscribe now to embark on a journey of healing and resilience with us.

]]> Jim and Dana West Buzzsprout-13718580 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0400 2231 full false How Couple's Counseling Can Be Beneficial How Couple's Counseling Can Be Beneficial Relationships have their ups and downs, good moments and bad moments, times in which you feel super connected, and others in which you don't feel connected at all. In all those different moments, it's important to put certain habits and systems in place to make sure you are able to strive in your marriage!

Today, Jim and Dana talk about their own marriage, some of the struggles they go through, and some of the ways in which they believe therapy can help your marriage.

]]> Relationships have their ups and downs, good moments and bad moments, times in which you feel super connected, and others in which you don't feel connected at all. In all those different moments, it's important to put certain habits and systems in place to make sure you are able to strive in your marriage!

Today, Jim and Dana talk about their own marriage, some of the struggles they go through, and some of the ways in which they believe therapy can help your marriage.

]]> Jim and Dana West Buzzsprout-13674588 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2113 full false How to Make the Most of Your Therapy Sessions How to Make the Most of Your Therapy Sessions Although therapy can be transformational for most people, there are some clear factors that truly determine success in therapy.
In this episode, Jim and Dana Talk about the key point to make sure you are making the most of every therapy session!

]]> Although therapy can be transformational for most people, there are some clear factors that truly determine success in therapy.
In this episode, Jim and Dana Talk about the key point to make sure you are making the most of every therapy session!

]]> Jim West Buzzsprout-13629378 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1082 full false Debunking Therapy Myths Debunking Therapy Myths Today we talk about what therapy is NOT! 
Sometimes, because of someone's bad experience, or something we might have read online,  we might have the wrong idea about what actually happens during therapy.
In this episode, Jim and Dana address some of the most frequent therapy myths they have heard throughout their career.
We hope that by hearing their advice, you will be able to free yourself from some potential mental blocks that have been stopping you from taking the next step!

]]> Today we talk about what therapy is NOT! 
Sometimes, because of someone's bad experience, or something we might have read online,  we might have the wrong idea about what actually happens during therapy.
In this episode, Jim and Dana address some of the most frequent therapy myths they have heard throughout their career.
We hope that by hearing their advice, you will be able to free yourself from some potential mental blocks that have been stopping you from taking the next step!

]]> Jim West Buzzsprout-13586963 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0400 883 full false How to Know if Therapy is For Me How to Know if Therapy is For Me Many times, people can have the wrong idea in thinking that therapy is only for crazy people, extremely dark or complex situations, or "bad people". In reality, we believe that everyone can benefit from therapy!

In this episode, Jim and Dana talk about who therapy is really for, and who can benefit from therapy! 

Website: totallifecounseling.com
Instagram: @totallifecounseling
Youtube: Total Life Counseling Center - Orlando

]]> Many times, people can have the wrong idea in thinking that therapy is only for crazy people, extremely dark or complex situations, or "bad people". In reality, we believe that everyone can benefit from therapy!

In this episode, Jim and Dana talk about who therapy is really for, and who can benefit from therapy! 

Website: totallifecounseling.com
Instagram: @totallifecounseling
Youtube: Total Life Counseling Center - Orlando

]]> Jim West Buzzsprout-13543001 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1170 full false Welcome To The StressLess Podcast! Welcome To The StressLess Podcast! Welcome to the StressLess Podcast!

After 25 years of experience in mental health counseling bringing hope, health, and healing to individuals just like you, we decided to start a podcast with two goals in mind:

- First, to break down the barriers to mental health education, and make it available to everyone!
- Second, to simply be a tool that serves individuals, marriages, children, and families. We hope that through the practical tips and advice we talk about throughout the podcast, you will have the tools necessary to succeed through your day-to-day struggles.

After being a part of thousands of people's lives and healing, we would love to accompany you in yours, and be a part of your journey!

]]> Welcome to the StressLess Podcast!

After 25 years of experience in mental health counseling bringing hope, health, and healing to individuals just like you, we decided to start a podcast with two goals in mind:

- First, to break down the barriers to mental health education, and make it available to everyone!
- Second, to simply be a tool that serves individuals, marriages, children, and families. We hope that through the practical tips and advice we talk about throughout the podcast, you will have the tools necessary to succeed through your day-to-day struggles.

After being a part of thousands of people's lives and healing, we would love to accompany you in yours, and be a part of your journey!

]]> Jim West Buzzsprout-13499043 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 591 1 full false