The use of psychedelics to assist in the improvement of mental health symptoms is a cutting-edge practice happening in psychotherapy clinics, and doctor offices, across the world. In this episode of Insight Mind Body Talk, Dr. Travis Fox, of Winding Path Psychotherapy, talks about the current psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, addiction, and other mental health disorders. Dr. Fox explains how he implements the use of psychedelics to assist in the therapy process and shares his thoughts on what is ahead in this emerging, highly promising mental health treatment. Continue LearningDr. Travis Foxtravis.fox@winding-path.comhttps://www.winding-path.com/University of WI-MadisonProgram for Research, Outreach, Therapeutics, and Education in the Addictions (PROTEA)https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/protea/Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substanceshttps://pharmacy.wisc.edu/centers/tcrps/US National Library of MedicineClinical trials https://clinicaltrials.govInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

When the question of what you want to own,  becomes the question of how you want to live your life. Join Jess and her guest, Ariyanna Toth, M.ED., M.A., and RYT-200, as they talk CLUTTER.  Learn more about the influence clutter has on your thoughts, your emotions, and your physical health. Ariyanna will help you reflect on what is important, become more intentional about what you keep in your space, and share strategies for processing the difficult emotions that may arise on your de-cluttering journey.Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

Have you ever experienced been completely absorbed in a task or activity? You might be in flow! Research in positive psychology, the scientific study of what makes life most worth living, shows being in a state of flow can lead to increased life satisfaction. And we can find flow at work, at home, and really, anywhere! Knitting, puzzles, running, yoga...the list is endless. Find out more about flow and other positive psychology tools in this week’s IMBT episode: “Happiness and Flow”. Continue LearningMartin SeligmanMihaly Csikszentmihalyi Flow: The psychology of optimal experienceDan Harris10% HappierGretchen Ruben The Happiness ProjectShawn AchorBefore HappinessProduced by Jessica Warpula Schultz and Jeanne KolkerMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

The wellbeing of men, when "man up" is not the answer. Join guest Tyler Schueffner, as he talks about the current state of men.  In this episode, Tyler sheds new light on the effects of gender norms, and shares how cultural conditioning has led many men to feel inadequate, empty, and pressured to be something they're not. Exploring this topic by way of his own journey, Tyler tells the story of how his path and experiences with men's work, has not only shifted how he processes his lived experience, but also how it has changed the way in which he helps others navigate their worlds. Continue learningPodcast: The Mythic Masculine Pat McCabe  Minnesota Men’s Conference Martin Shaw – international storyteller Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

The use of psychedelics to assist in the improvement of mental health symptoms is a cutting-edge practice happening in psychotherapy clinics, and doctor offices, across the world.  In this episode of Insight Mind Body Talk, Dr. Travis Fox, of Winding Path Psychotherapy, talks about the current psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, addiction, and other mental health disorders. Dr. Fox explains how he implements the use of psychedelics to assist in the therapy process and shares his thoughts on what is ahead in this emerging, highly promising mental health treatment.  Continue LearningDr. Travis Foxtravis.fox@winding-path.comhttps://www.winding-path.com/University of WI-MadisonProgram for Research, Outreach, Therapeutics, and Education in the Addictions (PROTEA)https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/protea/Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substanceshttps://pharmacy.wisc.edu/centers/tcrps/US National Library of MedicineClinical trials https://clinicaltrials.govProduced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that corresponds with the seasons. For most, SAD starts during the winter months and affects many people differently and at different levels. Listen and learn more about what causes this prevalent disorder and how you can use mind/body strategies to cope.Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

Have you ever searched for mental health podcasts, or educational posts on Instagram, but aren't sure which ones are worth your time?This episode of IMBT highlights a collection of mental health podcasts and social media figures, favorited by two mental health providers, Jess Warpula Schultz, LMFT, and Jeff Peterson, LCSW. Jess and Jeff share who they listen and learn from, topics range from teenage therapy, secular Buddhism, social justice, neuroscience, "debunking the junk science behind health fads", and more. Continue LearningSecular BuddhismFor spiritual guidance on everyday stuff. Hidden BrainUses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.  Meditative storyTo relax and practice mindfulness.  Extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines surrounded by music.  Don’t call me resilient“In Don’t Call Me Resilient, Vinita Srivastava takes listeners deep into conversations with scholars and activists who view the world through an anti-racist lens” Teenager TherapyMaintenance PhaseWhere Should We Begin?Light Up the CouchInstagramInsight Gottman instituteGabor Mate Ram DasSharon SalzbergDeb DanaAlexandria CrowA Black Female Therapist (Brittney Cobb) Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

Have you ever experienced been completely absorbed in a task or activity? You might be in flow! Research in positive psychology, the scientific study of what makes life most worth living, shows being in a state of flow can lead to increased life satisfaction. And we can find flow at work, at home, and really, anywhere! Knitting, puzzles, running, yoga...the list is endless. Find out more about flow and other positive psychology tools in this week’s IMBT episode: “Happiness and Flow”.  Continue LearningMartin SeligmanMihaly Csikszentmihalyi Flow: The psychology of optimal experienceDan Harris10% HappierGretchen Ruben The Happiness ProjectShawn AchorBefore HappinessProduced by Jessica Warpula Schultz and Jeanne KolkerMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

When the question of what you want to own,  becomes the question of how you want to live your life.  Join Jess and her guest, Ariyanna Toth, M.ED., M.A., and RYT-200, as they talk CLUTTER.  Learn more about the influence clutter has on your thoughts, your emotions, and your physical health. Ariyanna will help you reflect on what is important, become more intentional about what you keep in your space, and share strategies for processing the difficult emotions that may arise on your de-cluttering journey. Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

Alcohol use during the holiday season. Join Jeff Peterson, LCSW, as he discusses his journey of recovery. Hear how Jeff uses his experience to support others and get tips for managing the stress of the holiday season without reaching for your favorite glass of wine.  A must listen for anyone curious about sobriety or interested in changing their relationship with alcohol. Continue LearningSMART RecoveryHolly WhitakerAuthor, Quit Like a WomanAnnie GraceAuthor, This Naked MindAlcoholics AnonymousConsumer guide for finding and choosing alcohol and other drug treatment programs in the state of WisconsinhereRecommendations from Jeff PodcastsBubble HourThis naked mindDopeyBooksThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray Alcohol explained This naked mind  The alcohol experiment We are the luckiest  Blackout: Remembering the Things that I Drank to Forget by SarahHepola Unwasted: My Lush Sobriety by Sacha Z. Scoblic Lit: A Memoir by Mary Karr Beautiful Boy Tweak AA Big book NA basic text MoviesHe wont get far on foot My name is Bill Clean and sober The lost weekend Days of Wine and roses Smashed When a man loves a woman Gia 28 days Bill W  Local (Madison, WI) meetingsACOA- https://adultchildren.org/ Madison AA- https://aamadisonwi.org/ Madison NA- https://badgerlandna.org/ Madison Alanon- https://sites.google.com/site/alanondistrict8madison/home Madison Smart Recovery :  https://smartrecoverymadisonwi.org/ Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

Grief itself is complex and in some ways, never ending. Whether it shows up in our lives expectedly or by surprise, the holidays can magnify its influence because we’re reminded of what we’ve lost, or perhaps, never had.  Join Jess and her guest, Kelsey Penkal, APSW, as they discuss grief during the holiday season and provide coping strategies for managing feelings of grief, loss, or loneliness.If you are experiencing difficulty managing feelings of grief, please reach out to a friend or loved one to talk. You can also work with a mental health professional, like the one's at Insight Counseling and Wellness.  For crisis support in Wisconsin, you can call or text the WI Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8.  For those who are deaf and hard of hearing, you can text HAND to 839863 or call 573-303-5604 for videophone.Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

Lynn Hyland, PhD, clinical psychologist and ADHD expert, is back on Insight Mind Body Talk!  Host Jessica Warpula Schultz, LMFT, and Lynn explore the complex diagnosis of Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Lynn discusses the different types of ADHD, the neurology behind the diagnosis, medication and treatment modalities, as well as provides applicable strategies for adults living with ADHD.Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

"I'm right here with you. You are safe.""Let's count to 20 together.""Tell me what you think will happen next". How can you help a child with anxiety? Join Jess and her guest, Elyse Laing, licensed professional counselor and a certified clinical child and adolescent anxiety treatment professional, as they talk about anxiety in children and teens. Elyse discusses the process of raising children with anxiety, how anxiety looks different in children compared to adults, and how you can help provide them with the care needed to manage symptoms, allowing them to live more freely and with ease. Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

Do you suffer from anxiety or know someone who does? Most likely.  The Anxiety and Depression Association of America, reports anxiety is the most common mental health disorder affecting over 40 million people in the U.S. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 37% of those suffering receive treatment.  That's why Jess and her guest, Elyse Laing, LPC, take a moment to explain why, and how, anxiety shows up in our thoughts, emotions, and bodies. They de-bunk common misunderstanding and share strategies for coping with anxiety symptoms. Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

“Where your anger is, there you will find hidden wounds that need to be healed and grief that needs to be acknowledged” --Dr. Caroline LeafWhy talk about anger? Jess and her guest, Kylie Taylor, MA, LPC will tell you why.  Lots of people find themselves fearful of experiencing and being the recipient of anger. To some, anger can feel powerful and out of control. For these reasons, anger can be labeled as a “bad” emotion, but anger is often a normal, healthy response to perceived threats. It’s a healthy emotion like all others, it’s what you do with anger that can cause problems.  Listen in as Jess and Kylie, discuss the importance of being angry, how to notice feelings of anger in your mind and body, and how to best cope with this big emotion.Continue LearningPsychology Today “Is Our Culture to Blame for Our Unhealthy Anger?” by Andrea Brandt, Ph.D, M.F.T.American Psychological Association “Control Anger Before it Controls You”Good Therapy blog “The Magic of Anger” by Denise Renye, MeD, MA, PsyD.Therapist Aid “Anger Discussion Questions”Social Status and Anger Expression: The Cultural Moderation Hypothesis by Jiyoung Park and Shinobu Kitayama. Hazel R. Markus, Christopher L. Coe and Yuri Miyamoto, Mayumi Karasawam, Katherine B. Curhan, Gayle D. Love, Norito Kawakami, Jennifer Morozink Boylan and Carol D. RyffProduced by Jessica Warpula Schultz, LMFTMusic by Jason A. SchultzEdited by Jessica Warpula SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

“He who knows others is learned. He who knows himself is wise.” Lao Tzu The Enneagram is a system designed to help you better understand yourself and others.  This personality test can help identify your own, and other people’s, patterns of thinking, emotional responses, and underlying motivations.  Expert Julia Smith, licensed marriage and family therapist and certified yoga therapist, explains the 9 Enneagram types and what each type does during stress or healthy growth.  The Enneagram can lead to better relationships, improved work dynamics, and increased self-awareness!   Continue Learning The Enneagram The Wisdom of the Enneagram The Enneagram Institute Julia Smith, LMFT, C-IAYT BeGrounded Mental Health and Yoga Therapy    Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

Join Jessica Warpula Schultz, LMFT, and Kristen Radtke, LPC, as they discuss society's obsession with high performers and why we can't stop watching them.  They explore the choices people make to reach this level of success and the potential loneliness felt on top.  Kristen asks her clients, and the listener, "When you're on your deathbed, looking back, will you be happy that you cranked the dial on performance? Or will it involve so much sacrifice that you're going to be in a lot of emotional pain?" Kristen believes the development of embodied insight to be a crucial step in the process of self-transformation.  "I want to liberate people to be able to crank that dial up if they want to and crank it down, if they want to, according to their stage of life and circumstances...my goal is always to help people move in the direction that is most authentic to their inner majority, with a full understanding that that can change over time."Kristen trains individuals, groups, and teams in psychophysical techniques to optimize performance. In both her clinical practice and in her athletic coaching, Kristen frequently employs meditation and mindfulness techniques to help clients accept and skillfully work with whatever arises in their minds, bodies, and lives.Continue LearningKristen Radtke, LPCClear Path Counseling & WellnessMental Edge Racing Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Counseling and Wellness, LLCInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

We at Insight Mind Body Talk have decided our official season will run September – May, taking each summer to re-visit our “most downloaded” episodes. Why most downloaded? Jess may have her favorites, Jeanne too, but what matters most to IMBT is listening to your voice. And we heard you loud and clear through the number of downloads each episode received.  What does re-visiting mean? Well, basically, that you’ll be hearing the original episode again. But this time, prior to the episode, Jess will giving inside information about her thoughts on the content, highlighting key moments, and sharing additional tips not mentioned during the episode.In this episode of Insight Mind Body Talk, we're focused on how yoga can help our military service members heal from trauma.  Jeanne welcomes Shaye Molendyke, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who holds a master's in counseling. Shaye is a Certified Yoga Therapist and the creator and director of YogaFit for Warriors, a trauma-informed yoga teacher training program. Shaye and Jeanne discuss ways in which we can help prevent and heal post-traumatic stress disorder among our military.  Shaye explains how yoga teachers and mental health providers  can be empowered to better articulate how yoga works from a neuroscience perspective, so that teachers aren't just "shotgunning" yoga out into the world, but truly understanding how healing happens.Continue LearningContact Shaye at warrior@yogafit.comACE studyhttps://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.htmlHeart Rate Variability (HRV) informationhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-rate-variability-new-way-track-well-2017112212789Tapping/EFThttps://www.thetappingsolution.com/In this video, Shaye reflects on 9-11 and it's 20th anniversary.  She presents a hybrid tapping exercise using eye movements in addition to traditional tapping to help overcome feelings of anxiety. Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk1BDLU6T8AYogaFit for Warriorshttps://www.yogafit.com/yoga-certification/100-hour-warrior-program/Polyvagal theory: Check out Episode 12 of Insight Mind Body Talk:https://insightmadison.com/podcast/Produced by Jeanne Kolker and Jessica Warpula SchultzEdited by Jason Klein, Jeanne Kolker, and Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

We at Insight Mind Body Talk have decided our official season will run September – May, taking each summer to re-visit our “most downloaded” episodes. Why most downloaded? Jess may have her favorites, Jeanne too, but what matters most to IMBT is listening to your voice. And we heard you loud and clear through the number of downloads each episode received.  What does re-visiting mean? Well, basically, that you’ll be hearing the original episode again. But this time, prior to the episode, Jess will giving inside information about her thoughts on the content, highlighting key moments, and sharing additional tips not mentioned during the episode.In Healing Your Inner Child, Jessica Warpula Schultz, LMFT, and Jeanne Kolker, LPC, look at the prevalence of trauma and how every adult has a wounded child within.  They discuss theories that help to explain how our behaviors, thoughts, and feelings are influenced by the Inner Child.  And as always, they provide mind-body tips and strategies to begin re-parenting your wounded, younger self.AVAILABLE for PURCHASE!  "Healing Your Inner Child".  An e-course presented by Insight Wellness and Jessica Warpula Schultz.  Available December 1st, "Healing Your Inner Child"  is a starter guide to healing childhood wounds and living your best life. To learn about enrolling in this comprehensive, self-driven journey click HERE.Continue LearningJanina Fisherhttps://janinafisher.com/Book: Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma SurvivorsPolyvagal TheoryThe Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation.  Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D.Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation.  Deborah A. Dana, LCSW Befriending Your Nervous System: Looking Through the Lens of the Polyvagal Theory. Deborah A. Dana, LCSW Internal Family Systems Richard Schwartz, PhDhttps://ifs-institute.com/Thich Nhat HanhBook: Reconciliation: Healing the Inner ChildNadine Burke Harris"How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime"https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNkBook: The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood AdversityProduced by Jessica Warpula Schultz & Jeanne KolkerEdited by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

Hi, it's Jess your friendly body centered marriage and family therapist and cohost of Insight Mind Body Talk. We couldn't be prouder of the content we have produced for you in large part because of the amazing guests who have so willingly donate their time and talents to better our community and spread awareness about the importance of mental health. I sincerely thank each one of them. Today's "Most Downloaded" episode is from our own community here at insight. I love that it's one of the most popular episodes because I respect every single one of them and I'm honored to be included as part of the staff at Insight Counseling and Wellness. I cherish this episode because it's not often that I get to hear all of our voices come together in an effort to educate and promote that mental health and mental wellbeing is essential to all of us individually, within our relationships in our families, in our communities and globally. In this episode, the whole Insight Counseling & Wellness crew joins in the fun!  Listen in as the staff answers 4 questions. 1) How do you get out of your head and into your body? 2) What have you learned from your work in mental health that you wish everyone knew? 3) What or who inspires you? How do you get motivated? And finally, just for fun, if you had a theme song that played every time you showed up for work, what would it be?Continue LearningInspirations Mentionedo   Bob Dylano   Bill Murrayo   Joseph Goldsteino   Sharon Salzbergo   Brene Browno   Ester Perelo   Terry Wallso   Pat Ogdeno   Cheryl Strayedo   Sojourner Trutho   Glennon Doyleo   Michelle Obamao   Sarah Laundryo   Ani DifrancoConcepts Mentionedo   Polyvagal Theoryo   Emotional Freedom TechniqueThe Voices of Insight Spotify playlisto    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1RJze5O7EmwAv40i55Lp1t?si=6051d10b8a814e54Musico   "This is Me", Song by Keala Settle and The Greatest Showman Ensembleo   "Side Pony", Song by Lake Street Diveo   "Champion", Song by Carrie Underwood and Ludacriso   "I Will Survive", Song by Gloria GaynorProduced by Jessica Warpula Schultz , Jeanne Kolker, and  Jason Klein Edited by Jason Klein and Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic Clip Editing and Mixing provided by Jason A. Schultz Insight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!