A Well Cared For Human: a mental health podcast

Mental dysregulation refers to a struggle to manage or regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. This can manifest in various ways, including emotional instability, impulsivity, difficulty focusing, and strong responses to stress or social interactions. Mental dysregulation is often associated with mental health conditions such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety disorders. It can signifi...

Self-discipline can easily turn to self-punishment. How to we apply discipline to our lives and our habits without being heavy-handed or critical. In this episode, Kory talks about self-discipline as an act of self-love, and what we can do to strike that crucial balance.

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Longterm difficulties--grief, loss, injury, illness, heartbreak--are unavoidable. But taking care of ourselves during an emotional endurance test requires a certain mindset and self-care practices beyond the basic daily toolkit.

In this episode, your host Kory outlines the practices that serve us well during difficult times, and allows us to pull through an endurance test with our wellbeing intact and our relationship with ourselv...

When we hear the word "habit", we often think of bad habits like smoking, drinking, or nail biting. Or we think of good habits like exercise and eating well. In this episode, Kory outlines the six unconventional habits that transformed her life: awareness, courage, optimism, trust, boundaries, and gratitude.

Yes, these are habits. And yes, you can use them too.

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Are you prone to distraction? Do you struggle to stay on track in your day? In this episode, Kory explores the three levels of distraction management so that we can reclaim our time and free up our mental space.

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Helplessness is a terrible feeling. When we can't change what we don't like, or we can't help the people we love, we are met with helplessness. What do we do when we find ourselves in this painful place? In this episode, Kory offers up methods and strategies for navigating this kind of heartbreak.

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It can be difficult to tell the difference between an intuitive hunch and our anxiety. But when we can't tell the difference, it negatively affects our relationship with ourselves and our trust in our feelings.  So how can we tell the difference between intuition and anxiety and how can we harness each for the sake of our wellbeing.

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One of the most destructive forces to our wellbeing is negativity. In this episode, Kory explores how negativity affects our wellbeing and how to protect ourselves from it.

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Does it scare you go to the doctor? Does that fear come from a place of trauma? Trauma-informed care is growing in popularity in the healthcare world. In this episode, Kory breaks down the six guiding principles of trauma-informed care, and how it relates to the four pillars of A Well Cared For Human.

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We all tell ourselves stories. Sometimes these narratives are assigned to us by our family: "why can't you be smart like your sister?" or by ourselves "I'll never achieve my dreams." These stories can cause harm to our wellbeing, and keep us stuck in self-defeating cycles. Learn how to identify what stories you're telling yourself, and how to rewrite the story of your life forever.

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This is the 100th episode of A Well Cared For Human. In this episode, Kory looks back on the last two years of the show, what she's learned and what comes next. She also ends the episode with a very important question for the listeners...

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Most of us are guilty of comparisonitis - comparing our attributes and accomplishments to those around us. This tendency can tank our self-esteem, weaken our focus, and affect our wellbeing. This episode explores the causes of comparisonitis, what makes it worse, and what actions can provide relief.

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Guilt is a difficult emotion than many of us struggle with. But what is guilt? What creates it? What sustains it? And most importantly, how do we finally let it go?

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Many of us feel like we don't deserve success, that our accomplishments are a fluke and the results of our efforts and skills are faulty at best. How do we work with that self-critical voice that prevents us from enjoying our progress?  In this episode, Kory shares her own experience with imposter syndrome and the techniques and mindset she uses to help free herself from that negative self-view.

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Empathy is often misunderstood. Many of us who identify as empaths or empathetic find that we feel burned out, exhausted, and exploited in our relationships when we give too much of ourselves. Why does that happen? Is it really empathy that we're using in these interactions, or is it an act of self-preservation? Join Kory for an exploration of empathy and how the dynamic around empathy changes in interactions with narcissistic or ...

Anxiety, fear, and frustration all stem from the same source--the mind. Unfortunately, the mind is a trickster and if we aren't aware of our thoughts it can and will take control of our emotions. In this episode, Kory shares techniques for how we can break the pattern of over identifying with our thoughts so that we can regain control of the mind.

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Sometimes we know something bad is about to happen. Maybe a scary medical test is on the calendar. A funeral for a loved one is approaching. We are due to show up in court--whatever the circumstance--it can be a challenge to manage our thoughts and emotions leading up to an unpleasant experience. In this episode, Kory outlines her process for managing thoughts and emotions in a prolonged, high-stress situation. 

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We hear a lot about the importance of living a balanced life, but what is balance? Why is it important? How do we achieve and maintain this so-called balance? In this episode, Kory shares the steps for building a more balanced life, and outlines the benefits to be gained from pursuing it. 

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Join host Kory in an exploration of the power of openness to receiving good things into our lives. Unpack the reasons behind our hesitations to accept love, kindness, and generosity, delving into your host's personal stories and challenging limiting beliefs. This episode is a guide to fostering self-awareness, compassion, and resilience, reminding us that learning to receive is a powerful key to unlocking a life filled with joy and...