Finding freedom and power might mean learning to say, "I don't care." In this episode, Dr. Tahira Chloe Mahdi shares her vision behind telling real stories in her latest novel, This Is Not How It Was Supposed to Go.

Learn about the personal experiences and relationships that drive Dr. Mahdi's professional work and get a backstory for the drama-filled characters in this page-turning novel.

Things I mention in this episode:

• This Is Not How It Was Supposed to Go by Dr. Tahira Chloe Mahdi

I have no rights to the audio in the intro and outro; its use is only for education. This audio includes: “Lotus Pond” song by Aakash Gandhi; a compilation of Maya Angelou interviews (The Paris Review as The Art of Fiction №119⁠ and Bill Moyers Journal, 1973); Midge’s Late Night TV Set Finale from the film ⁠The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and produced by Amazon Studios, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, and Picrow.

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Have you been under pressure?
Are you trapped in your routine?
How do you keep moving forward or create when you’re under pressure?

The form of consistency that changes everything within and around you comes from a desire to commit to habits because the habits improve your well-being.

Things I mention in this episode:

• ‘High-functioning depression’ (a non-clinical term related to depression); Refer to these articles: Sanjana Gupta, “What Is ‘High-Functioning’ Depression?” (Very Well Mind, 2022) and Margot Harris, “The Reality of ‘High Functioning’ Depression” (NAMI, 2023).
• ‘High-functioning anxiety’ (a non-clinical term related to anxiety); Refer to these articles: Arlin Cuncic, “The Characteristics of High-Functioning Anxiety” (Very Well Mind, 2023) and Linda Hubbard, “Behind the mask: Managing high-functioning anxiety” (Mayo Clinic Health System, 2023).
• Sermon by Pastor Sheryl Brady, “ ​Find the Courage to Raise Your Expectations​
• Roberts, S. J. (2023). All Hope is Found: Rediscovering the Joy of Expectation. United States: Thomas Nelson.

I have no rights to the audio in the intro and outro; its use is only for education. This audio includes: “Lotus Pond” song by Aakash Gandhi; a compilation of Maya Angelou interviews (The Paris Review as The Art of Fiction №119⁠ and Bill Moyers Journal, 1973); Midge’s Late Night TV Set Finale from the film ⁠The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and produced by Amazon Studios, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, and Picrow.
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What does it mean to do the work?
Why does it matter if you know why you act in specific ways?
Isn’t journaling about gratitude, my day, or feelings enough?

In this episode, I discuss one aspect of becoming self-aware: self-reflection. Using a few therapeutic tools, I dive into the importance of honest self-talk, expanding your self-knowledge, and deciding whether your values and actions align.

If you are ready to follow through on the plans and goals you set for yourself without slipping into old habits, this episode is for you.

I have no rights to the audio in the intro and outro; its use is only for education. This audio includes: “Lotus Pond” song by Aakash Gandhi; a compilation of Maya Angelou interviews (The Paris Review as The Art of Fiction №119⁠ and Bill Moyers Journal, 1973); Midge’s Late Night TV Set Finale from the film ⁠The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and produced by Amazon Studios, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, and Picrow. Get the weekly email to go with the episode: https://subscribe.sierramckissick.com For the transcription of the episode and links at https://shorturl.at/acpR6 Learn more or listen to the show at https://www.podcast.mckissickhealth.com MHPN DISCLAIMER The topics, views, and opinions expressed on McKissick Health Podcast Network’s shows are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of McKissick Health & Wellness. Continue reading... https://bit.ly/MHPodNet