Episode 021 Dental Anxiety or Maybe Something More...

A heartfelt episode. I should say a tooth-felt episode because the pain of wisdom is rocking the house tonight. It is a cavity of sensations but it doesn't have to be this way.



Resources Mentioned:


Ask The Dentist http://askthedentist.com

Ask The Dentist YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/user/askthedentist


Know Your Teeth – Why Am I Anxious in the Dental Office from the Academy of General Dentistry http://www.knowyourteeth.com






Emergency Resources


The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community. 

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the Veteran line and international calling options. 

National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or WhatsApp as a means of contact.

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Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 
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Episode 020 More on CAM for Anxiety and Panic Disorders

There is a lot to check out in this weeks podcast. Taking a look at how complementary and alternative medicine can help with anxiety and panic disorders. I have a list of resources. Be skeptical but open to the possible.



 You can also download the current episode to your mobile or media device.

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Breathe Baby Breathe or Fill It Up

In the next episode I'll have a short breathing exercise. I'll also talk more about CAM and related resources.




In the meantime, for those of you that want the scientific, medically validated version of why deep breathing is important, especially for those of us that have an anxiety or panic disorder, this video by Dr. Berg should give you the details.

Yes, you can be air hungry!

Fill-up and feast on the air before somebody puts a meter on it.

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Episode 019 Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the book Furiously Happy

In this episode, Jenny Lawson’s book Furiously Happy and a overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.




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You can download this episode by saving the link to your computer or device.


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Episode 018 - Recap of Treatment Options and CBD Brownies

Short episode this week. I want to do a brief re-cap of the treatment options which are:




Medical which includes pharmaceuticals 

Behavioral Health and that includes psychologists, counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapy and more.

Relaxation and Meditative Skills that can include Thai Chi, Yoga, Breathing skills, meditation 

Technology that includes apps, software and hardware treatments.

And X = the unknown.
You can download this episode by saving the link to your computer or device.

Resource Mentioned:


Auntie Delores CBD Vegan Brownies that may or may not be of help to those seeking a more mellow means of stress reduction. http://auntiedolores.com/ad_products/cbd-chocolate-brownie




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