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Counseling On Demand
by Bonneville International
Don't have the time to see a therapist? Just looking for some quick advice from a mental health professional? Counseling On Demand is like having your own private therapist, when and where you need it. Hosted by Dr. Fred Riley, each episode of Counseling On Demand breaks down complex issues and helps make sense of the problems that many of us face on a regular basis like depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, pornography addiction and substance dependence. Over the years, Dr. Riley earned his nickname "The Best Damn Therapist" from his patients. But don't take their word for it, find out for yourself.
Episodes
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Confronting Your Resistance
Resistance is generally used in a positive sense, and of course, can be a good thing. But it can also hold you back from getting yourself to where you want to be mentally. Likewise, confrontation usually carries a negative sense. We tend to want to avoid confrontation right? But what if…
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What Was I Thinking?! Mall edition
We love to people watch, especially at the mall. Or at the store. Or at The Fair.. Or at a dance recital. Let's face it, people can be fun to watch See our website for privacy information.
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Phone Apps! Yes, They're A Good Thing
In fact, they can be a GREAT thing! With modern technology we can reach out to friends and family, read the news, even listen to podcasts (wink wink!) But you can also use various apps on your phone to get your mental health both checked and treated. Today Dr. Fred shares some various mental…
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday
Today we're looking at some examples of "what were THEY thinking" from the internet. Now we know the internet has an abundance of these sort of things, so Dr. Fred has picked a couple of examples to share with us so that we can look at our own little quirks and see that we're not alone. See our...
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Friends Helping Friends
Friends are the ones who are there for us, and we like to be there for them. Not all of us are therapists, but that's not always the kind of help our friends need. Here's some tips on how to help our friends when they need it, and how to communicate with our friends when we need help from them!…
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The Marriage Tree
Your marriage needs nourishment just like a tree does. If it goes without, it dies, becomes brittle and nothing more than a plain old stick. Today Fred goes over the many similarities between a tree and your relationship, and how you can use this comparison to strengthen your own marriage. See…
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PTSD Is Not Just For Miltary Veterans
Of course, those with military experience are very likely to have various levels of PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, but those four scary letters can be a result of your everyday life too. Today Fred takes on PTSD and how to deal with triggers and responses when the past creeps back into…
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People Judge You, and No It's Not Fair.
It's hard to face the fact that people in the world are going to judge us. Sometiems unfairly, sometimes harshly, and on the rare occasion, justly. How to handle being judged.. That's a tough one. How do we make ourselves feel as confident with others opinions as we portray. It's easy to say that...
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Putting Tragedy In A Different Light
Everyone faces tragedy differently. I'm not just talking about loss here, the term tragedy could mean a lot of different things. A change in job or relationship, and illness, or sustaining a major injury also go int he same category. How we deal with tragedy depends on who were are, and it's…
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What Was I Thinking? Why do we lose things
Our producer, Jon has a problem. He CONSTANTLY misplaces things. Is this normal? Turns out, yes it is! In fact men are more likely to misplace things than women. It's science. We'll discuss in this week's WHAT WAS I THINKING WEDNESDAY! See our website for privacy information.
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Barbie: The Rest Of The Story
Now more than ever we see attractive people who just have everything together. Rockstars, movie icons, and now thanks to social media, our own friends, families, and neighbors. But how much of them are we seeing? More often than you think, the people you see as put together and seem to "have it...
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday: I fell for it!
Dr. Fred falls victim to an online video that was just to good to be true! How often does that happen to you? If not a video, a picture that's been photoshopped. Maybe a news article that looks to be from an official source. Things have evolved in the ol' rumor mill so today we'll discuss some of...
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Let's talk about the "Middle Child"
In fact, let's talk about the MIDDLE, middle child... There are a lot of things said about kids in the middle. Some of them true, others not so much. So let's discuss! Some of the things that make the middle children among us so great are also some of the things that make being a middle child so...
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Let Go Of That Anger
We've all been wronged at some point. How long should we wait before automatically forgiving someone? I'm talking about those times when someone straight up blasts you and walks away without giving you an apology. It's good to forgive and forget, but we're all human and sometimes that's…
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday? Why Do I Throw The Instructions Away?
You know how it is, you buy something that requires "some assembly". You look at the instructions and then throw them away. Even though it's likely you'll need them later, you still toss them in the trash! Also, ever notice that when people pick up salad tongs the first thing they do is clink…
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Let's Talk About Howard Stern
The self-proclaimed "King Of All Media" has recently become more open about his mental health, and his use of therapy to help himself feel more comfortable. It's hard to imagine a guy that makes more than $100,000,000 a year feeling bad about himself right? But his battles with anxiety…
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Inbetweeners and Self Discovery
Every so often something in our world changes. We lose a job, a loved one, get divorced.. When something like this happens in our life we tend to classify our world as before and after. But what about IN BETWEEN? Let's talk about how we get from before to after. How do we figure out who we are…
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday: DON'T TOUCH THAT!
What Was I Thinking Wednesday! The day we look at some of our mistakes, and decisions that may not reflect us at our best... Today, it's themed around "Dont touch that" Whatever it is.. Wet paint, caution, hot!.. Sometimes we all want to touch whatever it is the sign is telling us not to. See our...
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Managing and Reducing Our Stress
Stress. We all have it. For some of us, even seeing the word "stress" stresses us out. We all handle stress differently and this week Dr. Fred Riley takes some time to help us identify, manage, and even reduce our daily stress. For some of us, we may even realize that not all stress is a bad…
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Dealing With Grief: Part 2
Continuing our conversation from earlier this week about grief, loss, and all the possible ways of dealing and overcoming the stress and emotions that come with it. Let's learn to heal, and deal with our grief. See our website for privacy information.
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday: Why Do We Sometimes CHOOSE To Do Something The Wrong Way?
Let's face it, sometimes we make mistakes. But what about when we make those same mistakes over and over. What about those times when we know it's a mistake but we do it anyway? Even those times when we're completing a project, or performing a task where we KNOW it should be done a certain way…
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Dealing With Grief and Loss. Part One
It's something we'll all deal with at some point. Grief. How do we deal with grief? We've heard of the stages of loss, but are those accurate? Are they the same for everyone? Today Fred Riley takes on the fear of loss, and how to deal with grief in part one of this weeks topic. See our website…
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Seven (Or is it eight) Ways That You Rock!
It's time to give ourselves a break, as well as a pat on the back. We're all getting better, and better each and every day. Don't believe us? Well, here's seven (or is it eight?) ways that you rock! See our website for privacy information.
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday: Is It More Important To Be Loyal Than Right?
Why is it that some people will hold loyalty to a person, team, or thought even after they're proven wrong? Is it more important to us to be loyal than correct? Is it group thinking? Mob mentality? What are we thinking? See our website for privacy information.
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School Shootings, How Do They Impact Kids In Other Schools?
It seems that school shootings are becoming more common. But it's not just shootings, bullying, suicide, depression, and anxiety are all very much a problem for our kids. How can we deal with these high profile situations better when they come across our screens and headlines? What resources do…
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday: Group Thinking With Old Friends
Recently, a guy. We'll call him "Jon" was working as a wedding DJ. Something he's done professionally for over two decades. But this time, he was DJing a wedding for a family that had by coincidence invited some high school friends of Jon. What happened when these friends told him he should play…
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Do You Have A "Zombie Parasite" In Your Life?
Many of us do, and may not even know it. A "zombie parasite" is that person that makes it all about them. They take and take, and give nothing back. Just like an actual parasite, they can be tricky. They can change their surroundings to help them grow and even take over their host. Unfortunately...
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How To Talk To Friends About Politics, and Other Sensitive Issues
We all have at least one friend or family member that you don't discuss certain topics with. But what about our friends that we want to engage or debate certain things with? How do we keep ourselves civil and polite when important matters come up in conversation? Dr. Fred Riley helps navigate the...
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday! Following Group Behavior
We've all heard that we should be bold, different, stand out! Yet, it's in our nature to follow the group. Today Dr. Fred Riley explains group behavior and even shares his own experience with following the crowd. See our website for privacy information.
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The MOMO Challenge.. Real or Hoax? Well, It's Actually Both
Recently it's all about something called the "MOMO Challenge". A challenge that supposedly pops up in kids videos on Youtube and tells our kids to do dangerous things. Turns out much of what we heard was an overreaction. But was it a hoax? Not exactly. MOMO is just another example of chain…
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday! Did You Know Couches Could Fly?
Today we discuss the tradition of moving. In this case, specifically moving Fred's office furniture from one side of town to the other. With a slight pause to retrieve a couch that flew out of the truck on the freeway. Why didn't you tie it down Fred? What were you thinking?! See our website for...
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Family Values! Things Are Not Always As They Seem
Ever feel like your friends and neighbors are more put together than you because of social media? Well, you're not alone! In fact, it's likely they feel the same about you. After all, it's not like you post unflattering images of your life online. Today Fred Riley tells us how to separate fiction...
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Someone Is Mad At You! Let's De-escalate.
Let's say a neighbor approaches you and is accusing you of ripping them off. They're angry. They're yelling, screaming. Possibly even threatening to retaliate. What is the proper response? Obviously there is a misunderstanding of some sort, but how do you de-escalate this situation while not...
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday? Parenting Edition
Some parents think what was I thinking even getting into this job. Fred was thinking about hard parenting and fatherhood can be. The dad jokes are strong in this episode. Fred talks about his personal transition from dad jokes to magic tricks. Online: gettingback2life.com Instagram:...
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Tips For Finding Your Smile
No matter how old you are, or where you are in life. Chances are you've had those moments where you question your own worth. This episode, Dr. Frank gives us tips on how to find your smile, no matter how long it's been since these doubts first entered your life. Then helps us return to the point...
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ARCHIVE: Parenting In A World Full Of Tablets and Smart Phones
We all have them. Even children as young as a year old. Research about devices like tablets and phones has finally started to come out so we can finally start understanding the impact they can have on adults and children. Parents know, getting a child on a device to listen can be nearly…
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ARCHIVE: Human Rating: How To Hack The System & Feel Better About Yourself
Human rating is the extent to which we compare ourselves to other people. Our talents, abilities, possessions, all get rated against other people. On the positive side, human rating can motivate us to do better. But it can also really weigh us down. See our website for privacy information.
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ARCHIVE: Here's How To Spot Depression... And Help
Individuals with depression are good pretenders. They become masters at flying under the radar and hiding their depression. Maybe this describes you or someone in your life. People think of sadness when they think of depression. Yes, that's part of it, but there are other symptoms as well. Lack…
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ARCHIVE: Phone Addict? Use These 3 Text Messages To Strengthen Your Relationships
You've been in a restaurant and noticed your spouse totally disconnected. Maybe you've seen people that should be connected, but they're totally not. Their face is down in a device. Letting a device interrupt a moment sends a message of rejection. See our website for privacy information.
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ARCHIVE: Want Intimacy? Get Emotional! Here's How.
Here are a few things you can do with your spouse as a booster shot for emotional intimacy. Everyone's relationship is in a different place and this may be an uncomfortable place to go, but this podcast is about change. Emotional intimacy are feelings that are shared toward each other. Shared...
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Keeping Arguments Out Of The Bedroom
Fred is using the metaphor of imagining yourself as a house for his lesson on keeping arguments out of the bedroom. It is important to have a place that you can rely on as a safe base. This can save so many fights and arguments in marriages or relationships. Online: gettingback2life.com…
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It's OK To Take A Break: Re-fueling
It's called re-fueling and it is essential to being successful and happy. Re-fueling is a break from your normal and taking a break is OK. Re-fueling can mean different things based on your personality type. Introverts and extroverts have very different ways of re-fueling. Online:...
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Antsy Pants: A Look At Severe Anxiety
Fred is telling the story about one his clients who he call antsy pants in hopes he can help listeners understand anxiety better. But don't worry this anxiety story has a happy ending. It ends with peace and freedom. Online: gettingback2life.com Instagram: @rileycounseling See our website for...
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What Was I Thinking? Wife Edition
Last week we hit you with husbands edition of what was I thinking Wednesday. Now it's time for wife edition. Fred is worried he may lose some followers today so maybe what was he thinking? Online: gettingback2life.com Instagram: @rileycounseling See our website for privacy information.
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday? Husband Edition.
Most husbands out there have plenty of what was I thinking moments, even if they won't admit it. Life is all about relationships and relationships are messy and we all make mistakes. This what was I thinking Wednesday will make you laugh. Online: gettingback2life.com Instagram: @rileycounseling…
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Yes, You Should See A Therapist BEFORE Getting Married
You always hear of couples going therapy when things start going downhill, but you should consider having counseling before marriage. Fred talks about the couples he sees that have gone through counseling before getting married. He also talks about divorce rates for couples who seek therapy…
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The Twelve Step Rant
The twelve step program for addiction has been widely used for a long time. Fred thinks the twelve step program needs to be changed. The twelve step program is used by Alcoholics Anonymous. Fred thinks the twelve steps teach people that they are nothing without support. Online…
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What Was I Thinking Wednesday? Why Do We Say Thank You So Much
We are back with "what was I thinking Wednesday." This week we are talking about thank yous, favorite things and group behavior. Fred shares his own stories of what was I thinking? If you have any stories of what was I thinking share them with us, we would love to talk about them. Instagram:...
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The Eagle vs. The Chickens: A Story About Self Perception
What do you do when you get to the point of "good enough"? Well, most people won't ever get there. It's best to think of it in terms of how can I feel better when you already feel good. Fred has a story about chickens and eagles to make the concept of perception easier to understand. Online:...
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What a Therapist Learns From His Clients
Fred learns a lot from his clients. Here is a story about a woman who is suicidal almost every week. She always asks Fred if she is normal. But what is normal? Fred uses this example to talk about how important is to know and understand your own needs so you can meet them. See our website for...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Don't have the time to see a therapist? Just looking for some quick advice from a mental health professional? Counseling On Demand is like having your own private therapist, when and where you need it. Hosted by Dr. Fred Riley, each episode of Counseling On Demand breaks down complex issues and helps make sense of the problems that many of us face on a regular basis like depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, pornography addiction and substance dependence. Over the years, Dr. Riley earned his nickname "The Best Damn Therapist" from his patients. But don't take their word for it, find out for yourself.
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Don't have the time to see a therapist? Just looking for some quick advice from a mental health professional? Counseling On Demand is like having your own private therapist, when and where you need it. Hosted by Dr. Fred Riley, each episode of Counseling On Demand breaks down complex issues and...
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