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Navigate Life Radio

by Travis Hill, LPC/MHSP

Navigate Life Radio is a show about learning to navigate your way through the ups and downs of relationships, work, parenting, stress... life! Take the helm and aim for success in the areas that matter the most.

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  1. Anxiety "Whack-A-Mole"

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  2. Livestream 11-13-18

    This is the audio version of a video livestream from YouTube on 11/13/18. To check out the full video, head over to navigatelife.co Quick look at todays psychology headlines. If you're interested in self-help, psychology and psychotherapy, join me as we learn the latest in understanding what it...

  3. NL72: How To Stay Faithful In Your Relationship

    The psychological tricks we play on ourselves to stay faithful don’t actually work in real-world cases. But there are ways we can stay faithful in our relationships that are already built in to our mind. Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: travishilllpc Web: https://navigatelife.co

  4. NL71: You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Hangry

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  5. NL70: Angry People Not As Smart As They Think

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  6. NL69: Why It Seems Everyone Is Angry With You

    I talk about how we can misread faces as angry, even when they aren't. Also, a Japanese wife’s interesting method of asking her husband to help with anger. Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: travishilllpc Web: https://navigatelife.co

  7. NL68: Dealing With Mortality

    Navigate Life Radio 68: Dealing With Our Own Mortality Coping with thoughts of our own death is common in counseling. Those thoughts can morph into anxiety. I give my thoughts on mortality and how to distinguish between feelings of fear and anxiety about it, and how best to cope. Twitter:...

  8. NL67: Humble Narcissism

    Narcissism has long been seen as a stable (consistent) personality. But what if there were subtle aspects of that personality that could allow for a strong, highly competent person with leadership abilities? Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: https://navigatelife.co

  9. NL66: Temporal Focus

    Should you focus on the past, present, or future? There are advantages and disadvantages to each, and this episode analyzes which works best. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: https://navigatelife.co

  10. NL65: Getting Good at Choosing Problems

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  11. NL64: Anxiety, Work, and Kids

    Do you know how to recognize anxiety in your child, especially, if they are very young? And what do you do if you figure it out? I answer these questions today, and also talk about anxiety and work performance. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web:...

  12. NL63: Does Relationship Compatibility Matter?

    Navigate Life Radio 63: Does Compatibility in Relationships Matter? We assume that compatibility in relationships is the factor that's necessary for a long-term healthy relationship. But what if it's not... what if there is a factor that is more important? FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter:...

  13. NL62: Coping with Change

    Navigate Life Radio 62: Coping with Change Change is a difficult thing for a lot people to deal with, but in this episode, I talk about shifting our perspective on change to be able to take control over it, instead of letting it happen to us. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram:...

  14. NL61: No Need to Rush

    Navigate Life Radio 61: No Need to Rush! I talk about we rush more during the holidays with shopping, work, school, traffic, even our own counseling, and how now is the time we shouldn’t be! FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  15. NL60: Stop Avoiding Pain!

    We are built to avoid pain, but in many instances, avoiding pain is only causing us more pain. I talk about what is happening to us when we do this and why we should be learning to tolerate more pain. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co FB:...

  16. NL59: People Aren't Honest

    People aren't honest with the way they think and feel about situations and relationships. This leads to a lack of honesty, transparency, and vulnerability, and ultimately to unhappiness. How do you change this? Listen in on the show! FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram:...

  17. NL58: The Problems with Texting

    Navigate Life Radio 58: The Problems with Texting I discuss the benefits we get from texting, but it comes with issues that can create miscommunication and wreck relationships if not used in the right way. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  18. NL57: Women Process, Men Fix

    While it's not always the case, the tendency is for women to process through problems, while men want to fix them. This can cause a rift in a relationship. But due to the feminization of therapy, the focus has been on getting men to learn to process. But that's only half of the goal. The couple...

  19. NL56: How Did I Get Into Counseling?

    I often get asked about how I got into the counseling profession. Why did I choose to be a therapist? What led to it? In this episode I let you inside to hear my story about how I got here. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  20. NL55: How Does Exercise Reduce Anxiety?

    We all know that exercise helps reduce anxiety and panic. But do you know *how* it helps? I talk about how exercise (both physical and relaxation exercises) helps our body reduce anxious symptoms. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  21. NL54: Dealing With Summer Stress

    Navigate Life Radio 54: Dealing With Summer Stress I talk about the stress that we incur naturally when the heat gets bad, and how this can impact us mentally in a negative way. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  22. NL53: Can Money Buy Happiness? Yes!

    In this episode I talk about how research has shown that money can actually buy happiness. But there's a limit to the amount of money, and after that it's not doing you much good. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  23. NL52: Why Are We Attracted to "Crazy"?!

    Today I talk about our attraction to people who seem to treat us well or badly at random times. We can frustrated with the relationship (and ourselves), but I discuss why this happens and how to recognize when it's time to get out. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram:...

  24. NL51: 3 Types of Lies

    Navigate Life Radio 51: 3 Types of Lies I talk about lies of commission, omission, and assent, and how not understanding these can mess with healthy communication in a relationship. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  25. NL50: Types of Procrastination

    Today I talk about procrastination and how everyone thinks it's a bad thing. I argue that there is healthy and unhealthy procrastination, and you can only take care of it when you know which one you do. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  26. NL49: Personality Traits That Lead to Success

    Navigate Life 49: Personality Traits That Lead to Success In today's episode, I talk about three personality traits that lead to future success (in all areas of life) that we can see in people as young as childhood. I also discuss a couple of sure-fire ways to be unsuccessful! Big Five…

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  27. NL48: Should My Teen Be On Facebook?

    I talk about some recent Facebook news that parents need to know about when it comes to their teen. Moderate and Manage their online behavior! Leave a voicemail to get your questions answered on the show: 615-538-8215 or send an email to [email protected] FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter:...

  28. A Series of Unfortunate Events

    A Series of Unfortunate Events- Due to an injury and an illness, I have not done a show in a few weeks. I will be back with a show next week, so stay tuned!

  29. NL47: Fidgeting and Fidget Spinners!!

    Navigate Life 47: Fidgeting and Fidget Spinners!! Today I talk about whether or not fidgeting is helpful for anxiety and ADHD, and if fidget spinners are a good idea. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  30. NL46: National Mental Health Month

    Navigate Life 46: National Mental Health Month I talk about taking the month of May as an opportunity to take a look at your own mental health and see if you've got anything you could work on! Leave a voicemail to get your questions answered on the show: 615-538-8215 or send an email to...

  31. NL45: Don't Worry, Just Worry Less!

    Navigate Life 45: Don't Worry, Just Worry Less! I talk about anxiety and worry, and what we are recently learning about it to help those who find themselves worrying often. You’re Excited, Not Nervous. You Just Keep Telling Yourself That....

  32. NL44: Are Pets an Emotional Benefit?

    Navigate Life 44: Do People Benefit Emotionally from Pets? I discuss Prince Harry coming out about attending counseling and why he did so. I also review what we know about the emotional and psychological benefits of pets. Prince Harry Interview...

  33. NL43: Physical Problems of Anger

    Navigate Life 43: Physical Symptoms of Anger Today I'm talking about the ways in which feeling angry can harm you physically, as well as discuss a common mistake I see couples make. I also get on a soapbox about meetings, and my theory on the recent culture of "outrage". Leave a voicemail to get...

  34. NL42: Get Rid of Irrational Thoughts

    Navigate Life 42: Getting Rid of Irrational Thoughts - Last week, I talked about recognizing irrational beliefs. But once you see them, how do you confront them? I talk about that in this episode! - Leave a voicemail to get your questions answered on...

  35. NL41: 5 Irrational Beliefs

    Navigate Life Ep41: 5 Irrational Beliefs World Downs Syndrome Day is 3/21 (for the trisomy of the 21st chromosome) https://worlddownsyndromeday.org National Downs Syndrome Society- Buddy Walk http://www.ndss.org/ 5 Irrational Beliefs: 1) Musturbation 2) Awfulizing 3) Low Frustration Tolerance 4)...

  36. NL40: What is Meditation?

    Navigate Life 40: What is Meditation? I talk about what meditation is, what you can expect to get from it, who it's for (and who it's not). I will be putting out a video on my review of some meditation apps for iPhone, so stay tuned for that! Leave a voicemail to get your questions answered on…

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  37. NL39: Understanding Agoraphobia

    Navigate Life 39: Understanding and Coping with Agoraphobia I answer a viewers email about wanting to change careers, and addressing the way people get more stressed when we feel we have no choices. I then talk about how to identify agoraphobia and ways people can work on overcoming it. FB:...

  38. NL38: 10 Advantages of Sadness

    Navigate Life 38: The Advantages of Sadness I get on my soapbox about social media posts being mostly pictures of quotes and how we can use better critical thinking skills when it comes to percentages of mental illness and divorce. I then talk about the 10 advantages to being in a bad mood. FB:...

  39. NL37: Surprising Symptoms of Depression

    I talk about clinical depression and it's symptoms... even some symptoms you may never have thought to watch out for! FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  40. NL36: Angry Narcissists

    I talk about what narcissism is, and the ways anger is shown in this personality disorder, including "narcissistic rage". FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  41. NL35: How to Gain Self-Esteem

    For this episode, I talk about how we get self-esteem wrong and how to really go about building it. I also discuss a story from this weekend about irrational beliefs and anger. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  42. NL34: Sunday Evening Anxiety

    I answer an email from a listener about getting her boyfriend into counseling. Then I talk about the feeling of anxiousness we feel on Sunday evening, before we get our week started, and what to do about it.

  43. NL33: Obsessions, Compulsions, and Getting Help

    What's the difference between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Personality? And how does someone get help for this type of anxiety? We talk about it on today's show!

  44. NL32: Stigma of Therapy?

    In this episode I talk about all of the work being done to stop the stigma of mental illness, and how I don't think it work. I talk about the stigma that I think is occurring, and it's of therapy itself, and why people who think therapy isn't for them are wrong.

  45. NL31: We Only Have One Fear

    While we all deal with fears and anxieties, if we analyze those fears down to their core, we really only have one fear. And I'm going to talk about it (and how to deal with it) on this broadcast. If you'd like to ask a question and have it answered on the show, call 615-538-8215 and leave an...

  46. NL30: Introverts & Extroverts

    Ever wondered what an introvert or extrovert is? It's a personality type, and in this episode I go into detail to explain how to know which one you are and why you need to know. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  47. NL29: Two Methods for New Year's Resolutions

    We talk about the Navigate Life podcast becoming Navigate Life Radio and the changes to the show in the coming year. We then dive into two methods for creating New Year's Resolutions, and one of the reasons I'm not always a fan of them. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram:...

  48. NL28: Types of Therapists and Therapies

    Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, etc.? What about the types of therapy they do? Listen in to get a quick explanation of what each term means. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  49. NL27: Setting Boundaries

    It's tough to set boundaries with the people in our lives. But it's also extremely important! Listen to learn more! FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web: navigatelife.co

  50. NL26: Depression and the Holidays

    Depression is usually just a symptom of other issues around the holidays. But these feelings still need to get managed, so this episode talks about ways to cope with depression. FB: /NavigateLifeTH Twitter: @TravisHillLPC Instagram: navigate_life Web:...

About this show

Navigate Life Radio is a show about learning to navigate your way through the ups and downs of relationships, work, parenting, stress... life! Take the helm and aim for success in the areas that matter the most.

Hosted by

Travis Hill, LPC/MHSP

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Navigate Life Radio have?

Navigate Life Radio has 75 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on July 13, 2019.

What is Navigate Life Radio about?

Navigate Life Radio is a show about learning to navigate your way through the ups and downs of relationships, work, parenting, stress... life! Take the helm and aim for success in the areas that matter the most.

How often does Navigate Life Radio release new episodes?

Navigate Life Radio publishes every two weeks, based on its 75 episodes since September 2015.

Who hosts Navigate Life Radio?

Navigate Life Radio is created and hosted by Travis Hill, LPC/MHSP.
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