Everyday Therapy

Postpartum Anxiety: A Real Story of Intrusive Thoughts, Shame, and Getting Help

This conversation offers validation and practical insight into how postpartum anxiety differs from “baby blues,” why intrusive thoughts don’t mean you’re a bad parent, and what recovery can look like with the right support. Tune in to Discover: What postpartum anxiety can feel like (and why it’s often misunderstood) How sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts The difference between baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression How a Mother-Baby Program can help those facing postpartum anxiety Practical advice for new parents: advocating for needs, finding community, and getting outside daily Resources Sagent Behavioral Health Mother-Baby Program Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com Subscribe & Review If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to  Everyday Therapy  and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com We'd love to hear from you! Follow along:InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

Relationship Anxiety: When Worry Shows Up in Your Closest Connections

In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, explore relationship anxiety—what it is, how it shows up, and when it becomes more concerning. With compassion and clarity, this conversation reframes anxiety not as a sign that something is “wrong,” but as an invitation to deepen self-awareness, strengthen emotional boundaries, and build healthier attachment.Tune in to Discover:What relationship anxiety is and why it’s so commonSigns of relationship anxiety, including reassurance-seeking and overanalyzingHow fear of abandonment and conflict fuels anxiety in relationshipsThe push–pull cycle of closeness and distancingOver-functioning, people-pleasing, and emotional boundary challengesThe difference between relationship anxiety and relationship OCDResourcesSagent Behavioral Health Therapy ServicesSagent Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder TreatmentContact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.comSubscribe & ReviewIf you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com We'd love to hear from you! Follow along:InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

Dry January: What Taking a Break From Alcohol Can Teach You

Dry January has become a popular reset after the holiday – but for many people, it raises bigger questions than expected. What role does alcohol play in your life? Is it helping you unwind, or quietly making things harder?In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, explore what happens when you take a break from alcohol and start paying attention to how it affects your mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Rather than focusing on labels or rigid rules, they invite listeners into a curious, compassionate conversation about awareness and choice.This episode offers insight into how alcohol interacts with anxiety, sleep, stress, and emotional regulation—and how even a short pause can reveal valuable information about your habits and needs.Tune in to Discover:Why Dry January can be a helpful mental and emotional resetHow alcohol impacts anxiety, depression, and emotional regulationThe connection between alcohol use, sleep quality, and stress levelsWhat cravings, routines, and urges can teach you about your coping strategiesHow to approach alcohol use with curiosity instead of shameWays to navigate social pressure when you’re not drinkingHow taking a break can clarify your relationship with alcohol moving forwardWhy self-awareness—not perfection—is the goal Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com We'd love to hear from you! Follow along:InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

Mindfulness in Everyday Life: How to Slow Down, Tune In, and Feel Better

In this episode of Everyday Therapy, hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, break down what mindfulness really is—and what it isn’t. They explore how being present, without judgment, can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and help you better understand what you need in the moment.From real-life examples to simple, everyday practices, this conversation shows how mindfulness can become a powerful tool for managing anxiety, burnout, and emotional overload—without adding one more thing to your to-do list. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com We'd love to hear from you! Follow along:InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

Finding ADHD Strengths, Strategies, and Self-Acceptance | Featuring Nathaniel Alin-Churchill, LPCC

From emotional regulation and rejection sensitivity to practical tools for focus and follow-through, this episode offers a real-life perspective and a reminder that thriving with ADHD starts with acceptance, not shame.Tune in to Discover:How personal experience shapes empathy and insight in ADHD treatmentWhy many adults find relief (not defeat) in finally getting diagnosedThe role of shame, misunderstanding, and self-blame in ADHD identityThe connection between ADHD and rejection sensitivity dysphoria—and what it feels like in daily lifePractical strategies for managing motivation, starting tasks, and sustaining focusHow to use “dopamine hacks” like small rewards and chunking to build momentumCreative resources and experts that normalize, educate, and empowerWhy authenticity, humor, and playfulness can be ADHD superpowersResources:Sagent Behavioral Health Therapy ServicesTaking Charge of Adult ADHD by Dr. Russell BarkleyHow to ADHD by Jessica McCabeContact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.comSubscribe & Review:If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com We'd love to hear from you! Follow along:InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates