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Nearly everyone swears - whether it's over a few too many drinks, in reaction to a stubbed toe, or in flagrante delicto. And yet we sit idly by as words are banned from television and censored in books. We insist that people excise profanity from their vocabularies, and we punish children for yelling the very same dirty words that we'll mutter in relief seconds after they fall asleep. Swearing, it seems, is an intimate part of us that we have decided to selectively deny.

Like many of us, journalist David K. Randall never gave sleep much thought. That is, until he began sleepwalking. One midnight crash into a hallway wall sent him on an investigation into the strange science of sleep. In Dreamland, Randall explores the research that is investigating those dark hours that make up nearly a third of our lives.

In today's video, Mary K. Savarese discusses...1. She shares how she overcame anxiety and depression when her children grew up and were, for the first time, an "Empty Nester."2. How she healed herself.3. How she became a best-selling author4. Her novels - They have quirky titles with fun stories behind the origin of the titles.5. Mary also shares tips on how to overcome anxiety in generalMary quotes:We've gotten through some tough times, unlike any most of us can remember. But one thing that has saved many of us and will continue to save us through 2022 is having a hobby or two. For those who ...

If you’re a survivor of sexual harm, recovering your sexuality is possible. You are worthy of good care. The toxic effects of sexual trauma and abuse can be devastating and lasting. Victims’ ability to experience healthy sexuality, even if they free themselves from the abuse, is often shattered. If sexual abuse, violence, or coercive control is part of your story, certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT) and trauma specialist Tabitha Westbrook wants you to know: you are not alone, and healing is possible.

It could happen at the grocery store. At a restaurant. At school. At home. Meltdowns are stressful for both child and adult, but Dr. Baker can help! Dr. Jed Baker offers parents and teachers strategies for preventing and managing meltdowns. His 20+ years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum, combined with his personal experiences raising his own children, have yielded time-tested strategies and results!

Hey du, ich bin Monique. Seit meinem 18. Geburtstag hat ein Schicksalsschlag mein Leben komplett verändert – und ich bin dankbar dafür. Früher drehte sich alles um meine Essstörung. Zwänge, Depressionen und starke Zukunftsängste bestimmten meinen Alltag. Lebensfreude kannte ich nicht. Auch mehrere Klinikaufenthalte halfen nicht wirklich. Jetzt bin ich auf dem Weg, mich selbst neu kennenzulernen und Schritt für Schritt zu mir zurückzufinden. In diesem Podcast teile ich meine Erkenntnisse und Erfahrungen und nehme dich mit in meinen neuen Lebensabschnitt – ehrlich, offen und ohne ...

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Committing to a long-term relationship is a big deal - especially if you have doubts. With a focus on common sense over emotion, world-renowned sex and relationship therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer offers straight-up advice on whether you should stick it out or cut your losses and move on.

"The good enough studio" - derived from D.W. Winnicott’s notion of the good enough mother - serves as a safe space where clients, students, and artists find modes of expression and being that unveil their own authenticity and connection to the archaic creativity of humanity. As a global art therapist and educator, Nona Orbach facilitates this profound alchemy of self-transformation by attending to the nonverbal, intuitive choreography that each individual uses in order to create.

After the tremendous success of The Spy Chronicles, A.S. Dulat and Asad Durrani participated in a series of conversations on the psychology of war and peace; these have evolved into this fascinating book, written with psychiatrist Neil K. Aggarwal. Covert takes the reader right into the head of...

With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory addresses these key concerns and more. Accessible yet comprehensive, this book features clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage age-related memory loss. 

Whether it’s brusque, convincing, fraught with emotion, or dripping with innuendo, language is fundamentally a tool for conveying meaning - a uniquely human magic trick in which you vibrate your vocal cords to make your innermost thoughts pop up in someone else’s mind. You can use it to talk about all sorts of things - from your new labradoodle puppy to the expansive gardens at Versailles, from Roger Federer’s backhand to things that don’t exist at all, like flying pigs.

How can we remember certain events from our childhood as if they happened yesterday and then forget we did last week? Why does our memory seem to work well at some times but not at others? What happens when it goes wrong? Can memory be improved or manipulated by psychological techniques, or even 'brain implants'? How does memory grow and change as we age? And what of so-called 'recovered' memories? This Very Short Introduction brings together the latest research in neuroscience and psychology to address these important questions around the science of memory.

What if I told you the true love we’re seeking is often sabotaged by our own unconscious Shadow? In this brief, “easy-to-digest” book, you see Carl Jung’s theory of human darkness—the Shadow—in action. You learn how the Shadow causes heartbreak. Healing the Shadow is transformative. Now, with this fast-paced “practical roadmap,” you can stop the Shadow from interfering with love.

In K.A.S.T not outcast!Is where real men have real conversations. No filters. No tough guy masks. Just raw talk about mental health, happiness, purpose, and the messy middle of life. New episodes weekly, plus honest, punchy shorts to keep it real. Be a part of the K.A.S.T community.Subscribe to follow the journey, its time to level up your headspace.

When everyone else leaves, Jesus stays. When all fails, Jesus remains. Rejection is inevitable. Yet we spend little time considering the significant impact it makes on an individual's whole self. When we do, we swaddle it in quippy statements and shallow encouragement--meaningful for just a...

Joan K. Peters’s story lays bare the inner workings of this complex treatment, which takes place behind closed doors, is rarely spoken about, and is largely unknown outside of professional circles. A polished, poetic, and often funny writer, Peters's willingness to expose her own demons brings psychoanalysis to life, from the intense strife to the fierce love that can develop between patient and analyst.

It is important to approach this topic of Ritalin with caution. Ritalin is not a cure-all solution for every challenge students, parents, and teachers face. Its impact on society must be analyzed through a multifaceted lens. One concern is the potential for misuse and abuse. As students, parents, and educators become increasingly reliant on Ritalin, there is a risk of overmedication and the normalization of drug dependence.

Reclaiming Sanity: Top 10 Myths About Mental Illness Debunked by Ezra Thorne is a powerful and compassionate guide that challenges the most persistent and damaging myths surrounding mental health. In a world where misinformation and stigma still shape how we understand emotional and psychological wellbeing, this book serves as both a corrective and a call to action. Through clear explanations, evidence-based insights, and a deep sense of empathy, Thorne dismantles ten widespread misconceptions that keep people suffering in silence.

As a therapist, author, and former radio talk show host and hospital director, C.K. has nearly forty years of sobriety from mind and mood-altering substances. Miraculously, he survived years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse which led to alcohol, prescription drugs, gambling, sexual addiction, nicotine, and other debilitating addictions to escape his pain.