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Liz Life Guru
I’m Liz Reed, a licensed psychotherapist, author, and chef. I have a long history of working in addiction and the mental health field. From addiction facilities to psychiatric units and private practice. I’m also in recovery from alcohol for the past 20 years.
Liz Life Guru is a podcast designed to help people with mental health and addiction issues. This is an action-oriented show that helps the listener understand the dynamics of their issues. This is achieved through education, personal…
Episodes
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When is it Time for Therapy?
Do I need therapy, or can I figure this out on my own? Getting therapy doesn’t mean that you are weak or unable to deal with your life. It means that things…
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“Boundaries” and all that Psychobabble
“I have boundaries !!” I hear that all the time, but what does it really mean? For the most part, people who use phrases like this often come off as offensive…
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Low Self Esteem
Low self-esteem demons. Can anyone say anything worse to you? Could you think of any worse flaw to have? We all live in fear that we may have low self-esteem…
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The Authentic You - Who is That?
Are you who you want to be? Do you present as the same person no matter who you’re with? Are you one person on social media and another with friends? Knowing…
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Menopause and the Dreaded Plateau
When struggling with the many symptoms of menopause, weight gain is at the top of every woman's list. We have discussed eating and weight loss techniques, but…
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My Path In and Out of Addiction
Like many of my patients and followers, I also dealt with addiction. I was a functioning alcoholic for many years. What started with panic attacks turned into…
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Calorie Deficit and Menopause
Are you aware of your caloric deficit that enables weight loss? A deficit of 500 calories a day times 7 days in a week equals 1 pound of weight loss. That…
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Hate and the Internet
The Internet is supposed to be a place of information gathering and support. We pay our bills online and we occasionally post about our lives. This open…
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Menopause and How to Lose Weight
Menopause is the dread of all women. Not only do all the hormones in your body change, but you also gain weight and feel crazy at times. This is a very…
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Body Dysmorphia and Rumination
Body Dysmorphia Disorder is the excessive focus on one’s appearance or a flaw the patient finds within themselves. This can be something small that others…
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Cheating in Relationsips
Have you been in a relationship where one of you cheated? What do I do next? Can I trust myself or my partner to not cheat again? This is very difficult to…
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Kids, Social Media, and Suicide
How often do your children use social media? All day or part of the day. The way you monitor this activity is very important to your child’s mental health and…
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Estranged from your adult children: Maybe it’s not you?
Did you know 65% of Americans are estranged from their child and or family of origin? What if this has nothing to do with you? No trauma or dysfunction, just a…
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Family Dynamics
“Your Role in your family is it who you want to be?” We all come from some sort of family dysfunction, but where do you fit into the system? And how do you get…
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Dealing With a Narcissist
The word narcissist is used far too often and incorrectly. In this podcast, we will address a clear definition of what to look for and who they are. How many…
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Depression, The Taker of Lives
Understanding where depression comes from and how to manage it can be overwhelming. Today’s podcast dives deeper into the cause and effects of depression…
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Trapped in Abuse
What does abuse look like? Are you trapped? Is it obvious to you and others? Usually not. Emotional, psychological, and physical abuse is often undetected…
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Your Loved Ones and Addiction
Knowing what to do when a loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol can be challenging. It can be impossible to know what they need to get sober. We don’t want…