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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode I will discuss 5 things we can do to improve or maintain our mental health. Treat yourself with kindness, surround yourself with good people, learn how to deal with stress, set realistic goals, and get help when you need it. These will all be discussed, including the need to embrace our humanness with grace and kindness. Follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or my website www.ryanwynder.com

This is a tutorial video to help youth develop a more positive mindset in connection with sport performance. Things like dealing with failure and disappointment, positive mindset tools, understanding expectations and identity, and the development of your why will all be discussed. The principals and ideas shared can be utilized in a number of different ways. Sports, school, and life all require a positive mindset as well our ability to work through failure. If you or your teen is struggling there are some helpful tools presented in this podcast. To learn more about me you can follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or visit my website www.ryanwynder.com

In this episode I discuss what trauma responses can look like, some of which may surprise you! In an article written by Dr. Melissa DeBose Hankins she talks about the correlation between Will Smiths reactive response at the Academy Awards and his personal trauma, making the connection that what we saw ultimately was a trauma response. She makes a compelling argument in sharing some of Will’s childhood trauma and how it was connected to what happened that night. In addition I discuss trauma responses that I see in my practice and the importance of getting help for the trauma we have, whether it be Big T stuff or little T. If it is impacting our life or dictating our responses to things we need to seek help for the trauma in our lives. You can follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or visit my website www.ryanwynder.com

In this episode I look at the benefits of seeing our survivor/story. There is a story in all of us and we need to honor that. Each of us had to overcome obstacles in our life, those challenges have given us strength and skill. Maintaining a victim mindset with our story keeps us stuck in our problems. Positive change is more likely to occur when we are able to do 3 things I discuss in the episode. Not allowing negative occurrences in our life to define us is key to our writing our hero story. Follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or go to my website www.ryanwynder.com

In this episode I “geek out” a bit over the topic of shame! Shame is a battle for each of us in some way! We all have our triggers for it and it tends to come from old core negative beliefs we have about ourselves. My hope for this episode is that we can all be better at managing our shame, rather than it control us. I discuss what our shame leveraging us looks like and 5 downsides to shame being in charge! I also share how we can improve our shame awareness and resilience as Brene Brown talks about. I also share 6 benefits we can have when we are able to leverage our shame. I hope you enjoy! Follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or my website www.ryanwynder.com

In this episode I share with you my presentation I gave at the Hope and Healing Workshop. The workshop was dedicated to mental health and addiction recovery. It was a great event with many wonderful presenters. The first part of the presentation contains some overlap from the last episode, the difference being I share more case examples. Then I talk about how Radical Honesty helps to break down shame! That part of the presentation is all new and very powerful. This was an amazing event! Follow me @thevegastherapist on Instagram or my website www.ryanwynder.com

In this episode I tackle the topic of Radical Honesty. It is the practice of telling the truth about things both large and small, especially when doing so exposes our flaws and entails consequences. The first part of the episode is spent discussing the consequences of lying and what it does to our psyche and self esteem. Then I talk about the 3 Benefits of Radical Honesty. 1. Promotes Awareness of our Actions 2. Fosters intimate connections 3.Leads to a truthful autobiography. The episode finishes with a personal challenge that you don’t want to miss! Follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist join my Facebook Group page or go to my website www.ryanwynder.com

In this episode I share an interview I did for another podcast called Nunn Talks. There was so many great things we talked about I wanted makes sure as many people as possible heard the content. Topics include how anxiety can create apathy, and why apathy can be a dangerous state for teens. We also talk about building resilience and personal competence. What parents can do to help their kids in these areas. Finally we discuss working through self doubt, and I provide 4 things teens can do to work through self doubt. You can follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or go to website www.ryanwynder.com

In this episode I discuss a topic that is applicable to us all! Life Transitions, some are natural and some are thrust upon us. Either way we have to deal with them as they come. I personally have had several transitions this year: Moving, loss of a parent, 2 kids left home, and work transition. I discuss several ways we can improve our ability to have Life Transitions be a positive thing for us. Enjoy! Follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or my website www.thevegastherapist.com.

In this episode I pay tribute to one of my favorite shows, Ted Lasso. I do so by breaking down a important episode on mental health. Season 2 focuses a great deal on mental health and the idea we all have stuff and the importance of working through our pain so that it does not control us! I focus on three things from the episode; Our stuff and the importance of working through it, Secrets, in particular secrets that carry toxic shame, and choices. All of these things play a vital role in our mental health and well-being and are worth an evaluation within ourselves. Enjoy! Follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or go to my website www.ryanwynder.com

In this episode I sit down with Mequell Buck, she is an author, speaker, suicide survivor, and hosts a Podcast with her husband Adam. The podcast is called Thriving with Mental Illness. Mequell shares her story of dealing her mental illness (bipolar II diagnosis). We talk about the process for her to get healthy, what was helpful and not helpful for her. She opens up about her suicide attempt and what that meant to her. Mequell shares how her life is better because of this (mental illness) and how it forced her to trim the unimportant things out of her life. She discusses the importance of redefining our view of successes in life and mental health. She gives some great advice to those struggling with mental illness as well as their spouses. Don’t miss this one! Follow Miquell on Instagram @thrivingwithmentalillness. You can follow me on Instagram as well @thevegastherapist or visit my website www.thevegastherapist.com

In this episode I tackle the topic of gaslighting. This tactic is something we have most likely all experienced whether we have recognized it as that or not. Gaslighting can occur in all types of relationships (parent/child, Boss/employee, and romantic). I discuss the signs to look for as well as the stages of Gaslighting in a relationship. The GasLight Tango, why people go along with the gaslighter and the power of fantasy will all be discussed. Finally, I will talk about turning off the gas and how to decide to stay or go in this type of relationship. You can follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist.com or my website www.thevegastherapist.com

In this episode I welcome back Theo Fleury. Theo is perhaps best known for his time on the ice. But off the rink, his life once carried the markings of a troubled childhood, abuse and coping with emotional pain through addictive and self-destructive behaviours. Today, Theo defines himself as a victor over trauma and addiction, and a facilitator to those still trying to find their way. His best-selling books, Playing with Fire and Conversations with a Rattlesnake, encourage open sharing and provide practical tools that people seeking help can personally use. These tools are also useful to those who want to lead a productive conversation, called “Real Conversations”, with anybody else experiencing trauma. Theo and I talk about the state of mental health, the impact of Covid, and how our trauma has been triggered by the current state. We then tackle the topic of healing our trauma, the gifts of our pain, and the importance of connection. To know more about Theo check out his website www.theofleury.life You can follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or visit my website www.thevegastherapist.com

In this episode I talk about Loss. I recently lost my mom, who battled cancer for 2.5 years. I just wanted to share my experiences I have had over the last few weeks about grief and loss. I know I am only in the early stages of grief but there are some important things that I learned that I think will benefit anyone else going through this. As a bonus track I also include the talk I gave at my mom’s funeral. Follow me at www.thevegastherapist.com or on Instagram @thevegastherapist

In this episode I tackle the topic of self doubt! This is something we all can relate to and have had to deal with at some level in our lives. Self doubt is the mental habit of questioning your own judgement and worth. There are different types of self doubt, including indecisiveness and the Imposter Syndrome that will be discussed. Self Doubt impacts our mental health and can keep us from living our full potential. In the episode I provide 4 tools for helping you break the chains of self doubt. Follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or go to my website www.thevegastherapist.com or www.ryanwynder.com

In this episode I welcome my guest Rachel Wherley to the show. She is better known and famous on Instagram as @thatlittlemom Rachel has mission to promote inclusion in her social media platform. She had to work towards inclusion most of her life and wants others to know not only her story, but how we can be more open as a society and help others feel more included. She attributes her sense of worth and her courage to a great family who never made her feel different or excluded. That gave her the courage to try many things and put herself out there in ways many of us never would. She has not shied away from the spotlight and has even been a stand up comic. Rachel is married and a mother, soon to be mother of 2! Her story is inspiring and a lesson for all of us to be more mindful of inclusion for others. In my part of the podcast I share some of the affects exclusion has on individuals, which include low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. When it comes to change for this topic we all play a role! You can follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or my website is www.thevegastherapist.com

In this episode I discuss of the question of Am I good Enough (especially in the eyes of others) can consume our entire way of living. This question is unmatched in its capacity to both motivate and shame the human spirit. The source of the good enough dilemma is scarcity. Scarcity as Brene Brown describes is the never enough problem. Scarcity thrives in a culture where everyone is hyper aware of “lack.” Scarcity has 3 components: Shame, Comparison, and Disengagement. I also discuss our way out of the Good Enough Crisis! Follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or visit my website www.thevegastherapist.com

In today’s episode I welcome in Heather Quisel to the show to talk about her life. Heather has been in the mindset and personal development space coaching business owners and entrepreneurs how to maximize their talents and increase profits through belief, focus, and disciplined actions. In one unexpected turn of events, her whole life changed...and so did her focus. The sudden loss of her husband, Larry, in 2018 left Heather to write a new About Me page: one she never wanted to write. But rather than lean into the pain and suffering of widowhood, she chose a story of resilience and overcoming adversity for her and her 3 children, and set out to create a life of love, happiness, and new memories despite their greatest tragedy. Today, Heather shares her grief journey and life after loss perspective and stories on Instagram, helping widows and people experiencing all forms of grief to heal their hearts, bodies, and minds and embrace their whole new world. In the episode Heather shares here story as well as 5 tools for healing from loss and other challenges in our life. This has something for everyone, we all have challenges and thus this episode has something for you! You can follow Heather on Instagram ( @heatherquisel ) and Facebook. You can also follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist and also visit my website www.thevegastherapist.com

In this episode I sit down with entrepreneur and business owner Jared Fisher (Las Vegas Cyclery & Escape Adventures). He is an avid cyclist himself and recently finished biking coast to coast, San Diego to Saint Augustine Florida. Jared shares his adventure for life and desire to live in the moment. He takes us through his 5 reasons for going on these adventures. From accomplishing goals to facing your demons, Jared shares a number of great life lessons that we all can learn from. He takes us through some of his most darkest moments along the way and shares how he mustered the strength to push through some extreme difficulties. He is an example of Resilience and Life on Purpose with Purpose. Come along for the ride! Follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist or www.thevegastherapist.com

In this episode I sit down with the owner of Friendly Giant Films and Co Author of Million Dollar Story Nic Fitzgerald. Nic is an entrepreneur who has a business that helps other entrepreneurs tell their story to help sell their products and business. He is a master at bringing out the power of our story. Nic shares his own powerful story of following what your passion is despite the challenges that can come with that. In some of his scariest moments, he has to face his fear and bet on himself. This episode will teach you that in life there are a number of things we have to be willing to do to create the life you want. 1. It may require a “shift” in your thinking! 2. Must be willing to invest in yourself and not feel guilty for doing so. 3. If you are not happy with where things are in life you “can” change it! 4. You have to take ownership of your situation and 5. Take Action! If you want to know more about Nic’s work you can go to his website www.friendlygiantfilms.com or follow him on Instagram @weemanfitz You can see the video he helped me create for my business on my website www.thevegastherapist.com and follow me on Instagram @thevegastherapist