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Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & Overthinking
Hosted by John Cordray, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). The Mental Health Today Show is your top resource for mental wellness, burnout prevention, and overthinking relief. Explore episodes packed with CBT-based anxiety coping skills, emotional resilience strategies, trauma recovery insights, and practical tips for managing common mental health problems, including imposter syndrome and depression. Designed for professionals seeking quick mental therapy insights and anxiety relief, this…
Episodes
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingFive Signs of Emotional Pain
Have you ever experienced emotional pain? Pain that's so intense that you don't know what to do. Pain from a loss or a life-altering event can cause emotional…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingThe Effects of Anxiety on Your Body
Have you experienced more anxiety and stress this past year? Did you know that prolonged anxiety can have negative effects on your body? In this episode, I…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingAdverse Childhood Experiences in our Schools
I worked in a school district as a mental health therapist for the last three years, and have learned a lot about the struggles schools face every single day…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingForgiveness and Your Mental Health
Do you know someone who has a hard time forgiving others? Maybe it's you that is having a difficult time forgiving. In this episode, I talk about forgiveness…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingConsequences of Unresolved Grief
Have you ever noticed someone who looks sad all the time? You can see it on their face, you can see it in how they respond to others, and you can just tell…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingManaging Workplace Stress
Stress in the workplace is at an all-time high, thanks to COVID-19. From budget cuts to adjusting to being remote, to going back to the office after being…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingWhat Causes Anxiety Nausea?
Millions of people experience anxiety nausea and it often becomes so bad that they can't go to work or school. In episode 92, I talk about what causes anxiety…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingFive Mental Disorder Early Warning Signs to Watch Out For
26% of Americans 18 or older have a mental disorder diagnosis, that's 1 in 4 adults that suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder in a given year…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingSigns of Functional Depression
If you're like millions of people over the last year during the COVID19 Pandemic, you have experienced signs of functional depression. You may have noticed an…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingThree Common Mental Health Issues Among Young Adults
Three Common Mental Health Issues Among Young Adults If you are a young adult between the ages 18 to 25 you have likely experienced anxiety, stress, or…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingAnxiety and Sleepless Nights
Does anxiety keep you up at night? Do you toss and turn, because you can't stop worrying about things you can't control? In episode 88, I talk about anxiety…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingFeeling Like A Failure
Have you ever said something so stupid that it made you feel like a failure? Have you ever messed up and were so embarrassed that you felt like something was…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingSchool Safety and Mental Health
School Safety and Mental Health, Episode 86 It doesn't matter when you listen to this episode, it will always be relevant. School Safety is in the hearts and…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingSigns of Depression
Signs of Depression If you think you may have depression or if you think someone you know has depression this episode is for you. Depression is an often…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingDoes Faith Play a Role in Mental Health?
Does Faith Play a Role in Mental Health? This is a great question from listener who asked me about my opinion about faith and mental health. I am a Christian…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingWhere Panic Attacks Come From and How to Stop Them
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? If you have ever had a panic attack, you know how scary it can be. In this episode of my podcast, John talks about…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingDon’t Feed the Bully! How to Deal with External and Internal Bullies.
Don't Feed the Bully! How to Deal with External and Internal Bullies Can you think of a bully you have had in your life? Maybe you're experiencing a bully…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingSpecial Announcement About the Show!
How You Can Support the Show! Visit http://www.patreon.com/johnpcordray to support the show. This was recorded for John's Patreon page. ABOUT ME I'm John…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHollywood Actress, Erin Marie Hogan, Opens Up About Her Battle with Anxiety and Depression
Hollywood Actress, Erin Marie Hogan, Opens Up About Her Battle with Anxiety and Depression Have you ever wondered how an actor could be in a film, yet struggle…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingIs Anxiety Really a Thing?
Is Anxiety Really a Thing? I have been asked this question many times and I wanted to address this topic today. This podcast has been also recorded on The…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingPTSD and Firefighters with Carl Waggett
PTSD and Firefighters with Carl Waggett Carl has been a full-time firefighter for 15 years and he is currently the acting captain of his firehouse. Carl talks…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHow to Help an Anxious Person Without Being a Jerk
How to Help an Anxious Person Without Being a Jerk Most people want to help, and they mean well, but sometimes it comes out wrong. John provides helpful tips…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingYou Only Have One Life To Live
You Only Have One Life To Live How would you act if you knew if you were going to die at the end of the week? Would knowing that you did not have much time…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHow Self Awareness is Vital to Emotional Health
How Self Awareness is Vital to Emotional Health Understanding who you are and what makes you tick is pivotal for developing a healthy emotional life. John…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingRecovering From Grief and Loss
Recovering From Grief and Loss Going through a loss of a loved one, or even a beloved pet can be so difficult, and almost unbearable for some. In this episode…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingMeditation May Be Just What You Need
Meditation May Be Just What You Need Life is full of stress, deadlines and overwhelm and you may need to do something about your life before you have a mental…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingDealing with Suicidal Thoughts
Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts Many people deal with suicidal thoughts every day. Sadly, suicide is the second leading cause of death among our young people…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingEmotional Abuse is a Silent Killer
Emotional Abuse is a Silent Killer Emotional abuse - is abuse (period)! Emotional abuse can be just as harmful as physical abuse, but emotional abuse is not…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingLiving with a Narcissist
Living with a Narcissist Living with a narcissist or working for a narcissist can be very challenging. Many times you're made to feel inferior to them and you…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingAnxiety That Makes You Feel Nauseous
Anxiety That Makes You Feel Nauseous Has anxiety ever made you feel sick? You probably skip a meal when you feel nauseous don't you? In this episode of The…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingYour Emotional Intelligence is Greater Than Your IQ
Your Emotional Intelligence is Greater Than Your IQ We spend too much time talking about IQ within our educational system and not enough time talking about…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingOvercoming Unhealthy Family Patterns
Overcoming Unhealthy Family Patterns As anyone ever told you, You are just like your mom or You are just like your dad? Or, maybe you have thought those words…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingCynicism is Poison
Cynicism is Poison Cynicism is poison and it will destroy you and everyone around you. A critical attitude will tear down people who are the closest to you. A…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHave You Thought About Clinical Trials?
Have You Thought About Clinical Trials? If you have a diagnosis (mental illness or a chronic disease) you may want to consider participating in a clinical…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingI Want To Give Up!
I Give Up! You've been there, right? You have a bad day, a bad week, a bad month, a bad year. Things don't always go the way we want them to. The temptation is…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingIf You Have Anxiety, Stop Believing This!
If You Have Anxiety, Stop Believing This! If you have anxiety, the chances are very high that you have believed this. In this episode, John talks about what…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHow to Help Someone with Social Anxiety
How to Help Someone with Social Anxiety Social anxiety is a big problem around the world. Many people with social anxiety often keep it to themselves and they…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingAre Panic Attacks Real?
Are Panic Attacks Real? Some may say no, others may say maybe. This question has been around for years from people who don't understand anxiety and panic…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingOvercoming Entrepreneurial Burnout with Chris Ducker
Overcoming Entrepreneurial Burnout with Chris Ducker In this episode I talk with Chris Ducker, a serial entrepreneur, author, business owner, keynote speaker…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingDepression Sucks, You Can’t Just Snap Out of It
Depression Sucks, You Can't Just Snap Out of It Depression affects millions of people all over the world, yet so many live in isolation and shame because of…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingWhat Panic Attacks Feel Like
What Panic Attacks Feel Like Am I Having A Heart Attack? Yes, it’s possible that what you think is a heart attack is actually a very intense and out of control…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingThe Most Common Mental Illness in the US
The Most Common Mental Illness in the US In this episode John reveals the most common mental illness in the United States. John thinks that this is the most…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingStop Complaining About Your ”Hot Mess” And Do Something About It
Stop Complaining About Your Hot Mess And Do Something About It This is #RealTalk about your hot mess. John challenges you to stop complaining about your hot…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingDeveloping The Right Mindset With Anxiety
Developing The Right Mindset With Anxiety If you live with anxiety you know how hard it can be just to get through the day. Wouldn't be nice if there was a…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHow to Overcome Self-Doubt
How to Overcome Self-Doubt Self-Doubt is one of the most common emotional barriers people from all walks of life encounter. It's a given that you'll have some…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingThe 4 Rules of Emotional Engagement
The 4 Rules of Emotional Engagement Okay, so you struggle with an emotional issue. Maybe anxiety, depression, fear, anger, or some other emotional struggle…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingStress: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Stress: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly How much stress do you have in your life? Listen to this episode to know where to start bringing calm back to your life…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingWhy You Hate Crowds And What To Do About It
Why You Hate Crowds And What To Do About It When you're in a place with a lot of people and you freak out inside, your heart beats fast, your mind races, than…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingIf You Want To Get Along With That Difficult Person DON’T Do These 3 Things
If You Want to Get Along With That Difficult Person DON'T Do These 3 Things Do you have a difficult person in your life? John wants to help you respond to that…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingIf You Want To Have Less Holiday Stress You MUST Do These 2 Things
If You Want To Have Less Holiday Stress You MUST Do These 2 Things Is stress taking over your happiness this holiday season? Find out what 2 things you need to…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingAll I Want For Christmas Is To Just Feel Happy Again
All I Want For Christmas Is To Just Feel Happy Again The Christmas season is supposed to be full of happiness and cheer. But, for many it's fully of misery and…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingJohn’s Live Coaching Sessions
John's Live Group Coaching Sessions Start living the life that you were intended to live. If you are struggling with some type of emotional hang up or…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingIf Fear Is Just An Emotion Why Is It So Controlling?
If Fear Is Just An Emotion Why Is It So Controlling? What do you fear? Is your fear controlling your actions? Listen to John talk about fear and what steps you…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingDon’t Let Your Anger Turn You Into A Monster
Don't Let Your Anger Turn You Into A Monster Has anyone ever said you have an anger problem? Do you tend to blame other's for your anger? If so, please listen…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingWhen Thanksgiving Is Not So Happy
When Thanksgiving Is Not So Happy Do you find it hard to be happy on Thanksgiving? If so, you're not alone. Many people experience every emotion except…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingWe Really Need To Talk About Your Fear Of What Other People Think!
We Really Need To Talk About Your Fear Of What Other People Think! Do you struggle with what other's think about you? Listen to this episode and listen to John…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingFear Is Not Always A Bad Thing: It Can Be Your Friend!
Fear Is Not Always A Bad Thing: It Can Actually Be Your Friend! If you struggle with fear this statement may seem wrong or at least paradoxical. There are a…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingAnxiety and The Walking Dead. Wait...What?
Anxiety and The Walking Dead. Wait...What? You have surely watched the hit TV show The Walking Dead. Okay, I admit it. The Walking Dead is one of my favorite…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingBattling the War Within with Force Recon Marine and Pro-MMA Fighter Chad Robichaux
Battling The War Within with Force Recon Marine and Pro-MMA Fighter Chad Robichaux Chad Robichaux and Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs - Chad Robichaux did 8 tours…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingWar, PTSD & Recovery with Anthony Ferro
This is a very special edition of The John Cordray Show to honor the brave men and women who serve our country to give us freedom. Meet Anthony Ferro, a Marine…