by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 28, 2024 | Podcast
We all experience automatic negative thoughts. They come really without our choice, and they can also make our life feel really heavy and hard when we’re worrying about the future or unforgiving of mistakes or maybe even thinking of the worst things that could...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 10, 2024 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Ever found yourself in the throes of frustration, fists clenched, and patience worn thin? We’ve all been there, and in this episode, I pull back the curtain on the elusive art of frustration tolerance. It’s not just about biting your tongue or counting to...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Apr 24, 2024 | Podcast
Every day, we have to handle our feelings while trying to do the things that are most important to us. I call this being emotional driven or value driven- and it actually matters which way we decide to go. Do we prioritize values or emotions? This choice is...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Apr 24, 2024 | Podcast
We all face moments when life’s demands seem to eclipse our capacity to cope. A great framework to understand when this is happening is that of the Window of Tolerance: a tool that’s crucial for maintaining our emotional equilibrium. In this episode, we...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Apr 10, 2024 | Podcast
Empathy has the power to help us understand, connect, and feel some of the emotions that other people are feeling around us. This is a great skill to have, but it also has a little bit of a dark side. Today, we’re talking about how we can use empathy in a way...