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Hope Through The Journey

by Alfred Crixell Jr

Crixell Counseling presents its, ‘Hope Through The Journey’ podcast. We’re talking all things mental health in a simple way that everyone can understand. We’re bringing you helpful strategies and techniques to use as you navigate life. We’re taking the stigma out of mental health so you can be your very best! Hosted by licensed professional counselors and mental health advocates, the brother and sister team of Alfred Crixell Jr. and Ana ‘Lettie’ Crixell will guide you and provide hope through your journey every step of the way.

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Episodes

  1. Happiness: A Journey, Not a Destination

    We spend so much of life chasing happiness—believing it waits for us at the next promotion, the next relationship, or the next milestone. But what happens when we get there and still feel empty? In this episode, we rethink happiness as a companion on the journey, not a prize at the finish line....

  2. Mental Health Media Toolbox: Resources for Your Mental Health

    Have you been wanting to work on your mental health but didn't know where to start or what to do? With so much mental health information available, including apps and media, searching for the right ones can be overwhelming. On today's podcast, I'll make it easy for you by sharing my favorite...

  3. Empathy in Action: Practical Tips for Supporting Mental Health

    Providing mental health support to someone in need can be difficult. We often shy away from helping, not because we don't want to, but because we are scared of saying the wrong thing or lack the confidence to know how to help best. In today's episode, Lettie and Al, are passing along actionable...

  4. Consistency Counts: Cultivating Mental Health Habits

    Habits! We've all got them. Some of them are good, and others not so much. There's a lot involved in creating a habit that we don't understand. We're good at what we practice. Habits are the result of what it is we practice daily. Sometimes we don't even realize we're doing it, it becomes so...

  5. Mental Health Mastery: The Power of Therapy

    Seeking professional assistance for mental health has, for a very long time, had a stigma attached to it. Going to therapy is sometimes looked at negatively because it means, according to some that, "there is something wrong with you." That couldn't be further from the truth. While physical…

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  6. Thriving Together: Strategies for Couples Dealing w/ADHD

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults creates many challenges for couples. From feeling like you're not being heard to frustration with not being able to get things done, the resulting discourse between couples can be overwhelming and disappointing. In today's episode, Lettie...

  7. From All Angles: Diverse Perspectives in Communication

    Communication is a hot topic, both in the workplace and in personal relationships. It can be an obstacle in moving our relationships in a productive and positive direction. Our communication style is based on our lived experience and on the thoughts we allow to listen to even before the...

  8. Depression Demystified: A Psychoeducational Perspective

    There's been so much talk about depression lately, especially on social media. Some of it's good, but some of it's not. It's gotten to a point where we may have lost sight of what depression is, and even become desensitized to its meaning. Teenagers are now using the word very haphazardly…

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  9. Mindful Scrolling: Balancing Mental Health & Social Media

    Social media has been around for only about 30 years, but it's having a major impact on society and our mental health. Have you noticed how using it has influenced your day-to-day behaviors towards yourself and others? In today's episode, Lettie and Al examine the good and the bad of scrolling....

  10. The Acceptance Advantage: Crafting Your Path to Inner Peace

    Are you exhausted by the energy spent on trying to change things that you have no control over? What if we just learned to accept the reality of life situations? I don't mean approving of it, wanting it, or liking it. I mean accepting it. How much better and easier would life be for us then? In...

  11. Attachments Unlocked: Embracing the Spectrum of Human Connections

    Recently, there's been a lot of talk in the news and on social media about attachment styles. Attachment styles begin in infancy and, if insecure, can lead to difficulties in relationships. In today's episode, Lettie and Al take a brief look at attachment theory, specifically, attachment styles,...

  12. Values: Anchoring the Soul

    When's the last time you thought about your values? I mean really thought about them and how important they are in shaping the person that you want to be? In today's episode, Lettie and Al take a deep dive into the impact your values can have on you, and the people around you. If values are...

  13. Mindfulness: Conquering Chaos with Inner Balance

    Mindfulness is a word that people, sometimes, get intimidated by because either they don't feel it's for them, or it's stigmatized as some new age practice that is somehow bad. If you're in any one of these camps, or if you're already on the mindfulness bandwagon, then today's podcast is for you....

  14. Cracking the Anxiety Code

    There's so much talk about anxiety in the news and on social media that you may be experiencing anxiety overload. You may have even developed some misconceptions about anxiety. Well, if this is you, and you want to know what it is and what it isn't, look no further than today's episode. You'll...

  15. Self-Esteem: The Key to Unlocking Your Inner Strength

    What, exactly, is self-esteem? Why is it so important to our mental health? In today's episode, Lettie and Al are exploring the answers to these questions and more. Self esteem really is about unlocking your inner strength. It has the potential to guide you down, either a negative, destructive...

  16. Control: Why Can't Everyone Just Think Like Me?

    Have you ever asked yourself the question, 'Why can't everyone just think like me?' Picture it, if everyone thought like we did, the world would be great, wouldn't it? Or would it? In this episode, Lettie and Al talk about the impact of controlling behavior on our mental health. Listen as they...

  17. It's Ok to Not be Ok!

    Do you ever experience moments in life when you're just feeling off? When you're not you, and you feel like there's something wrong with you? Many times we feel that we have to be on our 'A' game all the time, and the reality is that that's not true. There will be times in our lives when we have…

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  18. Managing Anger and Me

    Are you in control of your anger or is anger controlling you? In today's episode, we explain that it's okay to be angry, but it's what we do with our anger that can get us in trouble. And being able to control it, like every other emotion that we experience, is part of the journey of life. Listen...

  19. Tips to Better Boundaries

    Boundaries, both personal and professional, can be hard to set for a lot of people. They find it difficult to say 'no' and that can be a problem. Listen as Al and Lettie explore the process of setting healthy boundaries. They present actionable tips and strategies to make sure you're setting...

  20. The Importance of Forgiveness

    It can be very difficult to forgive, but forgiveness is a selfish act. Primarily, it is about being at peace with yourself. In today's episode, Lettie and Al break down its importance and the impact it can have in your life. You'll learn how to ask for forgiveness in a step by step process.…

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  21. This is Communication

    In today's episode, licensed professional counselors Lettie and Al Crixell Jr. talk about the importance of the art of communication. They break down what communication is and provide a process by which you can learn how to communicate effectively. Learn how to bring your 'A' game in…

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  22. You are Not Your Thoughts: The Power of Fear

    In today's episode Lettie and Al discuss the power of fear. Fear can prevent us from progressing into the person we were meant to be. Thoughts and our belief systems play a big part in what we fear, too. The mental health duo break down this process and introduce the power of ACT (Acceptance and...

  23. Self Care

    If you're looking for balance in your life, then you've got to look at how you're taking care of yourself. Self care is a critical part of maintaining the balance that we all need. In this episode, hosts Alfred Crixell Jr. and Lettie Crixell explain the importance of loving yourself. They'll...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Crixell Counseling presents its, ‘Hope Through The Journey’ podcast. We’re talking all things mental health in a simple way that everyone can understand. We’re bringing you helpful strategies and techniques to use as you navigate life. We’re taking the stigma out of mental health so you can be your very best! Hosted by licensed professional counselors and mental health advocates, the brother and sister team of Alfred Crixell Jr. and Ana ‘Lettie’ Crixell will guide you and provide hope through your journey every step of the way.

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Alfred Crixell Jr

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Crixell Counseling presents its, ‘Hope Through The Journey’ podcast. We’re talking all things mental health in a simple way that everyone can understand. We’re bringing you helpful strategies and techniques to use as you navigate life. We’re taking the stigma out of mental health so you can be your...

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Hope Through The Journey is created and hosted by Alfred Crixell Jr.
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