Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts

Show 199 - Creativity In the Middle of Chaos

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One of the things we might need to do is have a tighter grasp on our creativity.

In this short episode, a look at some of the resources you can use to understand how creativity can help you get an understanding about anxiety, or help you cope during isolation or remind yourself to have something to look forward to.

We all need that.

We really do.




If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 


From Boing Boing, a trip back to the musical past of 1969 with Tom Jones wailing with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

Céline Terranova post on "Don't let anxiety kill your creativity" from The Part-Time Artist.

Artist, author, dad and blogger Austin Kleon e-mail newsletter has pulled me out of a depressive dive or two.

There is a 2014 TEDxCharlotte talk from Sharon Dowell about Anxiety as Fuel for Artistic Creativity. There is also a 2015 TEDxProvidence talk from Jeffrey Sparr on Using Art to Combat Anxiety.

Felt Magnet How can I be more creative as an adult? There are ways to tap into that inner stream.

Austin Kleon, How to Make A Zine From A Piece of Paper, a very short video.




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Show 196 Anxiety Music Video Self Care Reminders

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I go between being rock solid to a quivering mess. Especially when people are making economic decisions about my worth on the planet. I don't know, something about it just doesn't sit right with me.

We do things differently around here. Inconsistent as well as predictable.This time out it is a look at certain music videos that might serve as reminders of some self-care techniques.

This time it is a look at specific music videos that might speak to the anxious in the ways that the normals might not make a connection. But you might. And it might help you remember a self-care technique that could help you feel more comfortable.




If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

Voices in the Head and/or Existential Dread


Til Tuesday Voices Carry
Gnarls Barkley's Crazy from the album St Elsewhere.

Depression or Is the Sky Blue? Really…I’ll take your word on it.

9 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When You Have Depression by By Margarita Tartakovsky

Godly and Creme with a simple visual meditation about the nature of being in pain and being vulnerable, Cry.

Mr. Johnny Cash with his haunting rendition of Hurt.

Doom and Damnation Party I'm Alright Jack!

Six Different Types of Grounding Exercises for Anxiety & Intense Emotions by Lexi Schimdt

Split Enz I Got You with the lyric I don't know why sometimes I get frightened.
Boomtown Rats I don't like Mondays based on a school shooting in 1979.
Oukast - Idewild Blue/Don't Chu Worry About Me



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Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

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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Show 148 More Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Apps and Resources

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In this episode, more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and some of the resources you can use to help you deal with your condition.




If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.


Resources Mentioned: 

The Too Tired Project on Instagram is a photographic exploration of what depression and anxiety can look like. 4,000+ photos are on exhibit.

US News article about the hard rock band Sufferer and their music, which is an auditory ways of explaining to others what depression and anxiety sound like. What is cool about this is that the band is donating a portion of the profits to the ADAA.

Ah, the Dummies books. It is a not so cute way to reassure you that you can handle the material in the books. And yes, there is a book call Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dummies, 2nd edition. Wiley is the current owner/publisher. At the Wiley site, you can download a chapter to get a sense of how the authors handle the topic.

On Amazon there is another book called Managing Anxiety with CBT For Dummies that you can download on your reader or tablet. It is about 150 pages and it is a bit more focused on dealing with your problem. There is an abridged Audible version as well.

Stop Panic & Anxiety Self-Help app for Android users has info about cognitive behavioral therapy, panic attacks and what to do about it. There will be ads that will appear in the app. You can also visit the website Excel at Life's page on CBT to help change what they call irrational thinking.

What's Up? - Mental Health App for Android is also focused on CBT training. It uses grounding techniques, explains about negative thinking patterns, a diary and helps you to track when you feel you are in too deep. There is also an iOS version.

Pacifica is a two-fer, you can learn about cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation and more. The software can be accessed via the website, or as an iOS or Android app. There is a free version but there are also in-app purchase levels. Make sure you understand what you are purchasing.


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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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Show 084 Meditation Apps, Mental Health Month and You Are Here

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A bit of news and then a look at Meditation Oasis Apps and Jenny Lawson's new book You Are Here, An Owner's Manual for Dangerous Minds.

Speaking of dangerous minds; for the next few weeks there might be shorter episodes or a missed week or two as I juggle hauling brimstone down a ravine.

I'll try to be consistent but until I find that rich guy that isn't older than dirt and doesn't have heirs, I will continue to work for a living.






If you're having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Resources Mentioned:


  • National Mental Health month from Mental Health America. Their focus this year is on risky behaviors that people tend to use to self medicate. 
  • Instagram has a special web page that focuses on Instagramers and mental health concerns
  • Actress Emma Stone speaking about what she would tell her younger self about anxiety. 
  • MarketWatch article on what young adults are spending on their mental health treatments.
  • Meditation Oasis Podcast where there are dozens of meditations to listen to and use as part of your treatment process.
  • If you are looking for a specific meditation app such as sleeping, walking mediation or affirmations Meditation Oasis has an app page for Kindle, iOS and Android users.
  • Jenny Lawson's inspirational book, doodle guide and art therapy book You Are here; An Owner's Manual for Dangerous Minds. Publisher is Flatiron Books, a division of Macmillan 
  • Vitaphone recording of Gracie Allen along with her life partner, George Burns, in Lambchops.


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Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

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 004 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Panic Relief App

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also known as CBT is a psychotherapy treatment that seeks to change patterns of thinking or behavior. CBT training focuses on if you change the thought you reduce or eliminate the possibility of an attack.

Use this link to download the audio directly to your computer or device: ARP 004 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy




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Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.This podcast is not sponsored.

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

This 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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