We all need to have boundaries in our life. But what are they and why are they important? Listen as we discuss what boundaries are and why we need them.

Failure is like the other "F-word". Most of us are worried about it, but why?! Listen as we talk about the value of failure, the consequences of it, and how to go through life without worrying about failing.

In this episode we dive into the complicated topic of emotions and how to manage them. Emotions are something that are neither good or bad, but something that we all experience. However, it is something that we have never been taught. Listen as we talk about how to deal with the many emotions we experience on a regular basis.

We are finally back after a long hiatus! In this episode we have special guest Don Gudeman who talks about a 13-week class that he is going to be giving on a Spiritual Integration combining mental health and faith. Don does a great job of connecting ACT principles from a faith perspective. This episode is great for anyone that is looking for ways to improve their faith in a positive and healthy way or for anyone that has been a victim of toxic spirituality or religious trauma.

For more information on Don and this class you can check out his website at He Must Increase | Don Gudeman, Life Co

Communication is one of those things that is incredibly important, but yet we typically don't do very well. It is especially difficult to use effective communication in times of conflict. In this episode, we discuss some strategies for having healthy conversations during conflict. Conflict in relationships is inevitable so learning how to have these healthy conversations is vital.

At times, our emotions can be very complex and hard to understand. This makes it difficult to know what to do with them sometimes. In this episode, we discuss several common myths about emotions and discuss the truth about what they are. Listen as we talk about some appropriate ways of experiencing and expressing emotions.

What does "Good" therapy look like? Listen as Sam and Rich talk about some of the misconceptions of what therapy might look like. In this episode, they discuss certain aspects of therapy that seem to turn others off of therapy in general as well as things that make for a positive and healing environment. If you are looking for therapy in the state of Arizona, please contact us and we will be happy to point you in the right direction even if it is not with us.

In this episode, Sam and Rich follow up on the previous podcast where Matt White discussed some parenting tips. Listen as we dive in to how to connect with your child and how to create open lines of communication in a simple yet effective way. Although, there are no quick fixes when it comes to your relationship with your child we identify 3 simple strategies to create open and long lasting relationships.

* We apologize for the technical issues in this episode. We were unable to utilize our intro music and disclaimer in this episode. Reminder, this content is not a substitute for counseling. If you are in a life-threatening emergency please contact your local authorities.