I Am Real

Episode 7: Professional Arguing (DBT)

The first two Interpersonal Effectiveness DBT skills! DEAR MAN and GIVE are great ways to get what you want while also keeping things calm and avoiding future regret. These are phenomenal skills that are probably in my top five.

Episode 6: Featuring My Wonderful Grandmother

A brief and lovely conversation with my treasured grandmother, Mrs. Coakley!

Episode 5: The Middle Path (DBT)

More DBT! So far we’ve covered all the mindfulness skills: observe, describe, participate, nonjudgmental stance, one-mindfully in the moment, effectiveness, and wise mind.

Episode 4: Starting to Build Your Toolbox (DBT)

DBT skills are going to be a great series. Here’s a start.

Episode 3: Special Guest Madame Elisabeth

An enthralling conversation as we paint the ceiling of my room, with features by my mother.

Episode 2: It's Scary To Repaint Walls

As I took a break from repainting my walls, I wanted to take some time to talk about the importance of changing aspects of your life that make you feel like you’re living in a false persona. It’s vital to allow yourself to like what you like and find your identity without judgement.

Episode 1: These Shoes Will Define My Life

For this first episode, I discuss how it’s easy for our minds to turn small worries into catastrophes, and that while stopping that thinking pattern is very difficult, it’s extremely beneficial for our mental health and quality of life.