Healthy Mind Healthy Self

Healthy Mind Healthy Self

Hosted by: Martha Alvarez, LMFT

Health and well-being starts in the mind. The Healthy Mind Healthy Self show explores thoughts, emotions, beliefs and behaviors that may be getting in your way of living the life you desire. Hosted by Martha Alvarez,...

Episodes

How Anxiety Affects Relationships

Episode #11

“To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle” ~ Dalai LamaUnmanaged anxiety can damage relationships. By gaining awareness of your triggers and patterns, and how they impact your...
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Relationship Poison

Episode #10

“ When you forgive you don't change the past, you change the future”There are emotions and behaviors that can harm relationships; resentment is one of them. This relationship poison can grow quickly if left unnoticed...
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Brains on Water

Episode #9

“ If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water” - Loren EiseleyWater plays a major role for optimal well-being. It is essential in the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Even mild dehydration can...
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Declutter Your Thinking

Episode #8

"Your mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, its difficult to see. When its calm, everything becomes clear."  ~ Prasad MahesWe each have so much stuff going on daily. As a result, the mind can start getting really...
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You Don't Have To Believe Your Thoughts

Episode #7

" You are not the one who speaks your thoughts, you are the one that hears them"You have thousands of thoughts a day, yet not all of them serve you best. Being aware of your thoughts, especially the negative, fearful...
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COVID-19 Psychological Distress

Episode #6

There has been a shift from everyday “normal” to extreme uncertainty and loss due to the covid-19 virus, and for some, this will be traumatic. Emotional distress shows up in different ways; emotionally, cognitively,...
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Emotions, Mind and Body, United

Episode #5

“ The whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts ” ~ AristotleOur mind, body, emotions and spirit all work in unison to create “ the self ”.As you gain deeper awareness, to what each part of you is trying to convey,...
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Quarantining with my family is nuts!

Episode #4

Is coexisting with your family during the covid-19 quarantine becoming increasingly difficult?This episode explores a different way for you to manage the situation, even when each person in your home may have very...
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Ground Yourself

Episode #3

Grounding is a technique you can use to connect with the present moment, the here and now. It is especially useful during heightened anxiety or when you are having spiraling thoughts. It is a mindfulness technique...
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Perks of positive thinking during unfortunate events

Episode #2

Approaching unpleasant situations with a positive attitude has it's perks. The way you think can influence your health, relationships and self esteem amongst many other things. Learn how to identify those negative...
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Welcome

Episode #1

Welcome to the Healthy Mind Healthy Self show. In this kickoff episode I'll share what this show is about and what you can expect. 
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