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Shifting Our Shit (S.O.S)
by Megan B. Bartley, LMFT, Founding Director of The Mindfulness Center
Shifting Our Shit (S.O.S.) is a podcast focusing on how we can incorporate mindfulness-based, and related, practices into everyday life. Megan Bayles Bartley, LMFT is a licensed mental health therapist who focuses not on giving listeners "more to do" but to "think of things in new ways". She shares personal and professional stories, humor, and tips that will help enhance aspects of one's life. Skilled at balancing heavy topics with humor and lightness, Megan offers mental health and mindfulness "tools for your toolbox to handle all of life's stressors".
Episodes
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S6E6: Where to Start With Perimenopause
Where Do I Even Start? A Real Plan for the Overwhelm of Perimenopause You forgot your own PIN. Cried at a dog food commercial. Sweated through your bra at the grocery store checkout. You are not losing your mind — your hormones are. If you've landed here mid-scroll, phone hot in your hand,...
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SOS S6E5(2): Perimenopause Earthquake on Relationships
Continued conversation from S6 E5(1)
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SOS S6E5(1): Perimenopause and Relationships
There's a specific 90-minute window in my house — 3:30 to 5:30pm — where I am not okay to hug, not up for small talk, and definitely not equipped to calmly explain why the frozen-pizza dinner plan fell apart again. I call it my witching hour. If you're in perimenopause or menopause and your…
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SOS S6 E4: Sex and Desire in Perimenopause
Let's Talk About Sex (Yes,Even Now): The Perimenopause Conversation Nobody's Having Put your earbuds in. On this episode of Shifting Our Shit, Elizabeth McCormack and I (Megan Bayles Bartley) got raw and unfiltered about sex, desire, and hormones in perimenopause — because if you've ever Googled...
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SOS S6E3(2):
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SOS S6E2(2): Who's Running Your Household? The Mental Load Conversation Nobody Wants to Have (But Everybody Needs To)
You're not imagining it. You are carrying more than your share. And it's not just exhausting — during perimenopause and menopause, it's actively affecting your health. In Episode 2, Part 2 of Shifting Our Sh!t, Megan Bayles Bartley and Elizabeth McCormack tackle the mental load — the invisible,...
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SOS S6E2(1) The Emotional Rollercoaster of Perimenopause & Menopause
You're not broken. You're not "too sensitive." And you're definitely not losing your mind. But if you're somewhere in the perimenopause or menopause transition, you are experiencing a level of emotional intensity that can feel completely out of proportion — and there's a real, physiological…
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SOS S6 E1(2): What is happening to my body?! Hormones, weight gain, GLP-1 use and much more...
You've been doing everything right. So why does your brain — and your body — still feel completely off? If you've ever wondered why you suddenly can't focus, can't lose weight no matter what you try, can't shake the low-grade flatness that's settled over your life like a fog — this episode is…
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SOS S6E1(1): Help! I don't feel like myself! Welcome to Perimenopause and Menopause!
You're not crazy. You're not "just stressed." And you are definitely not alone. If you've found yourself wide awake at 3am, snapping at people over small things, feeling foggy, exhausted, dried out, and completely unlike yourself — this episode is your starting point. Licensed therapists (and...
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S5, E12: Reflecting & Growing Forward
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S5, E11: Rebuilding Broken Trust
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S5, E10: Anxiety Management & Trust
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S5, E9: Trust at School & With Authority
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S5, E8: Family Trust Dynamics
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S5, E7: Trust Within Friend Groups
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S5, E6: Trust After Disappointment
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S5, E5: Digital Trust & Social Media
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S5, E4: Honesty vs. Oversharing
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S5, E3: Anxiety's Impact on Trust
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S5, E2: Body Language & Non-Verbal Communication
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S5, E1: Establishing Trust Foundations
Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & HonestyThis Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelver year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships,...
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S 4, Ep 9: RESET: Hitting the PAUSE Button
Therapist Megan Bayles Bartley shares her own personal experiences with using the exercises in her book RESET to make BIG things happen in her own life from the (seemingly) random way she met her husband, to making a HUGE move from Texas to Kentucky, to completing all her career goals withing the...
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S 4, Ep 8: RESET: Setting Yourself Up for Success
Have you ever wondered why you haven't accomplished one of your goals yet? Perhaps you feel like you are doing everything within your power to get there and still feel frustrated. In this episode, therapist Megan Bayles Bartley continues to explore how our mindset matters when trying to create...
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S 4, Ep 7: RESET: Embracing Gratitude
Therapist Megan Bayles Bartley reminds us in this episode that when we focus on what we lack, we tend to feel stuck and negative. When we focus on what is and are curious how to be thankful for what is, we can build on this and feel more positive and less stuck. Find out more about Megan and The...
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S 4, Ep 6: RESET: Letting Go of What Doesn't Work for You
Moving right along through the RESET book by therapist Megan Bayles Bartley, today's episode involves a super-cool transformative episode that helps you reinforce what works for you and release and let go of what doesn't work for you. To find out more about Megan and The Mindfulness Center…
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S 4, Ep 5: RESET: Understanding the Present
We have honored the past, and we envisioned the future, now we want to understand the present. In this episode, therapist Megan Bayles Bartley of The Mindfulness Center helps us look at several ways you can understand any limiting beliefs you have that keep you stuck and unable to attain your…
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S 4, Ep 4: RESET: Envisioning the Future
When we are looking to RESET, it can be helpful to get a full picture of what needs resetting. Last episode we briefly visited the past to get information about what got us to where we are in this moment. In this episode, we will look at the future and imagine where we want to be one year from…
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S 4, Ep 3: RESET: Honoring the Past
When we are looking to RESET, it can be helpful to get a full picture of what needs resetting. By visiting the past, briefly (not needing to live there), we get information about what got us to where we are in this moment. It’s also helpful to look at the future, which we will do in the next...
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S 4, Ep 2: Prepping for a RESET!
Ready to RESET?! Me too! Megan Bayles Bartley from The Mindfulness Center here. Today's episode will prep us for the six upcoming episodes and exercises that are in my book, RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works & Let Go of What Doesn't. If you have the book, you…
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S 4, Ep 1: RESET! Practical Mindfulness for Everyday Life
What is practical mindfulness? How is mindfulness different from meditation? I will never be able to sit still to meditate, but perhaps I could be mindful. HELP! Therapist Megan Bayles Bartley, LMFT, founding director of The Mindfulness Center shares her definitions of mindfulness as we take a...
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S 3, Ep 6: Prioritize Yourself Without Feeling Selfish! (Part 2)
Set boundaries without feeling guilty! This year secure your oxygen mask FIRST before assisting others! Ditch the resolutions that have the potential to set you up for failure and make a commitment to yourself to get to know yourself better this year. Therapists Megan Bartley, Elizabeth…
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S 3, Ep 6: New Year, New Boundaries (Part 1)
Ditch the resolutions that have the potential to set you up for failure and make a commitment to yourself to get to know yourself better this year. Therapists Megan Bartley, Elizabeth McCormack, and Britt Riddle are here to support your on your boundaries journey. Find out more about us at The...
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S 3, Ep 5: The Link Between Boundaries and Resentment (Part 2)
Resentment has come up multiple times over season 3 of the SOS podcast so we thought it needed it's own episode since it's directly linked to boundaries. How, is it linked? Join therapists Megan Bartley, Elizabeth McCormack, and Britt Riddle as they discuss this very topic. Intrigued by…
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S 3, Ep 5: Resentment (Part 1)
What exactly is Resentment? In this episode we dive into answering that question! Therapists Megan Bartley, Elizabeth McCormack, and Britt Riddle touch on topics such as Irritability, Annoyance, Frustration, Anger, Unmet Needs, Feelings of Injustice and MORE! To find out more about Megan Bartley...
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S 3, Ep 4: Help! I have Compassion Fatigue! Now What?! (Part 2)
How do we reclaim our time and energy?! Set boundaries and reinforce them. It's as simple as stating what you need and want. If you are at the point of fatigue and have no more fucks to give, then this episode is for you! For more about Megan Bartley and her team, visit…
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S 3, Ep 4: Compassion Fatigue and Boundaries (Part 1)
Join The Mindfulness Center therapists Megan Bayles Bartley, Elizabeth McCormack, and Britt Riddle as they look at Compassion Fatigue and Boundaries. In this episode we answer the questions: What is Compassion Fatigue and How does it relate to Boundaries? Check us out at...
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Season 3, Episode 3 (Part 1): What Do Unhealthy Boundaries Look Like?
Boundaries are all the rage right now. We've even devoted an entire season to discussing them. When we talk about boundaries, it's important to know what it looks like when boundaries are unhealthy. Check us out online: The Mindfulness Center
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Season 3, Episode 3 (Part 2): What to do with Unhealth Boundaries!
Boundaries are all the rage right now. We've even devoted an entire season to discussing them. When we talk about boundaries, it's important to know what it looks like when boundaries are unhealthy. Whether they are your unhealthy boundaries, or someone else's unhealthy boundaries, how do you…
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Season 3, Episode 2 (Part 2): Season 3, Episode 2 (Part 2): Boundaries, Self-Awareness & Knowing What You Need
Oftentimes when discussing boundaries we jump straight to how to have boundaries in relationships with others. This episode, we are highlighting the need to know yourself and what you are needing in each new moment. AND be comfortable with changing your mind! When we refocus our attention on...
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Season 3, Episode 2 (Part 1): Boundaries Basics & Self-Awareness
Elizabeth McCormack, LMFT has been a therapist for over 20 years and specializes in boundaries and relationships. She has worked in many different settings and with a variety of different people so she is able to explain boundaries in the most simplest of terms so they are easy to use and MAKE...
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Season 3, Episode 1 (Part 2): Megan & Elizabeth answer the question, "Why are boundaries important?"
What IS all the fuss about boundaries and why are they important? In this episode, we'll dive into these questions. We'll help you understand what boundaries really are, what happens when you don't have them, how to get them, and how you can use them to get your time and energy back! Join Megan...
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Season 3, Episode 1 (Part 1): What's all the fuss about BOUNDARIES?!
What IS all the fuss about boundaries and why are they important? In this episode, we'll dive into these questions. We'll help you understand what boundaries really are, what happens when you don't have them, how to get them, and how you can use them to get your time and energy back! Join Megan...
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Season 2, Episode 9 (Part 2): What therapists say about their own therapy!
Do therapists get therapy? Heck yes! Find out more about Bridgette's journey with her own therapy. More about Bridgette: After receiving my bachelor’s in Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University, it was clear to me I needed to pursue further education to work with clients. I received my Master’s...
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Season 2, Episode 9 (Part 1): Meet Relationship Expert, Bridgette Allen, LMFT!
Hello! I'm Bridgette Allen, LMFT. I assist and encourage clients to accept where they are and see their strengths and possibilities. I help them hear what they are saying. and explore new ways of showing up in their relationship with self and others. My work includes clients struggling with...
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Season 2, Episode 8 (Part 2): Therapist Rob Giltner shares his not so great personal experiences with therapy!
You may be asking, do therapists get therapy?! Of course! Therapists get their own therapy! Yay We're human just like you! Join us in the intriguing episode where we veer off course and talk about how therapists talk about sexual intimacy with their clients!
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Season 2, Episode 8 (Part 1): Meet Couples Expert, Rob Giltner, LMFT
Hey, I'm couples expert, Rob Giltner, LMFT. I work with couples to heal: Communication Trust Infidelity Recovery Closeness and Intimacy Conflict I focus on attachment and emotional connection within relationships, along with mindfulness-based approaches. Communication is the key the starts the...
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Season 2, Episode 7 (Part 2): What type of therapy do therapists get?
Join Megan and Jennifer as they discuss their own experience with a variety of different therapy techniques. To find out more about Jennifer, click HERE! To find out more about Megan, click HERE! To find out more about The Mindfulness Center, click HERE!
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Season 2, Episode 7 (Part 1): Meet Anxiety Expert, Jennifer Komis, LMFT
Hi everyone, I'm Jennifer Komis. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in using mindfulness-based therapy to help diminish anxiety and depression, and support a life that brings you joy. I especially enjoy working with people who are facing life transitions, or seeking new...
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Season 2, Episode 6 (Part 2): Do all therapists get their own therapy?
We've talked a lot on this podcast about whether or not it's important for therapists to have their own therapy. The Mindfulness Center's very own Keith Williams, LMFT turns this conversation on it's head. Intrigued?! Good! Listen on to find out more...
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Shifting Our Shit (S.O.S.) is a podcast focusing on how we can incorporate mindfulness-based, and related, practices into everyday life. Megan Bayles Bartley, LMFT is a licensed mental health therapist who focuses not on giving listeners "more to do" but to "think of things in new ways". She shares personal and professional stories, humor, and tips that will help enhance aspects of one's life. Skilled at balancing heavy topics with humor and lightness, Megan offers mental health and mindfulness "tools for your toolbox to handle all of life's stressors".
HOSTED BY
Megan B. Bartley, LMFT, Founding Director of The Mindfulness Center
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