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The Morning Struggle

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The Morning Struggle Podcast is a mental health show where we take successful habits and break them down one at a time into the history, science, and action plan so you can implement them into your life and build a better you. Join Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC (aka Jessie the Therapist) and Ty Shepherd (no letters) as they take us through this journey.

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Episodes

  1. Jessie Asks Ty - The Wave

    "The Wave" at sporting events is a time-honored tradition. But where did it come from? The answer may be more controversial than you think. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the…

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  2. Reality Bites

    Not just a great movie, but a mindset that you can overcome. See how your perspective is shaping your world. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  3. Jessie Asks Ty - Monsters

    True or false: Monsters are real?... Trick question, monsters are falsely true. Confused? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  4. Leaving Social Media

    You know you want to, so why is it so hard to do? Find out why we just can't stop social media. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  5. Jessie Asks Ty - Weird Body

    Bodies may be quirkier than you think. Find out some weird body facts in this episode. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  6. Sour Grapes and Ostriches

    Spoiler alert... this episode contains no grapes or giant birds. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  7. Jessie Asks Ty - Otters!

    Otters! Enough said. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  8. Compliment Haters

    Why do we shy away from praise and why can it make us feel worse? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  9. Jessie Asks Ty - Unboxing Videos

    Do you have the guilty pleasure of watching unboxing videos? Do you know why? And what is the deal with cardboard? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  10. Remember to Remember

    How many times have you told yourself to remember an errand and then completely forgot? Why does this happen and how can we avoid it? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  11. Jessie Asks Ty. - Over Washing

    Cleanliness is next to godliness. So can we be too godly. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  12. Exploding Head Syndrome

    Not an actual head exploding, but this real issue may be keeping you up at night. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  13. Jessie Asks Ty - Water Slide Tester

    Yes, it is a real job. And no, it may not be as "tubular" as it sounds. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  14. Brian Rot

    What is brain rot? And are our phones causing it? Want to dive deeper than "digital detox" to find a fix? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  15. Jessie Asks Ty - TV Dinners

    What was your favorite TV or frozen dinner growing up? And who came up with this genius invention in the first place? Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  16. Homey Feeling

    Does your house feel like a home? Want to find out how? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  17. Jessie Asks Ty - New Coke

    New Coke. For? Against? What is New Coke? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  18. Binaural Beats

    There may be more to music, sounds, and frequencies than we think. Let's get our brains buff! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  19. Jessie Asks Ty - Cat in the Box

    Ever wonder why cats love boxes? Us too. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  20. Tip of the Tongue

    Do you ever have trouble finding the right... what do you call it?... not vocabulary... not mouth sounds... words! Find out why. Stay tuned!

  21. Jessie Asks Ty - 80s Inventions

    What were the best inventions of the 80s? Find out with this Jessie Asks Ty segment. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  22. Holiday Age Regression

    Why do we all turn into children when visiting our parents? There may be more to it than you think. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  23. Jessie Asks Ty - Geomythology

    What the heck is Geomythology? And can you name the 7 natural wonders of the world? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  24. Unfairness

    Life isn't fair, that is just a fact. So how do we frame our world to make sure we don't overreact to the little injustices we face everyday. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the...

  25. Jessie Asks Ty - Childhood Outfits

    Let's face it, we all were fashionistas in our youth. Just don't pull out the photo albums and year books! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  26. Moving

    Moving is one of the most stressful events we encounter, and in this day and age we experience it every three years on average. Is there something we can do to make it better for our bodies and minds? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com...

  27. Jessie Asks Ty - Popup Shop

    What kind of popup shop would you pop up? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  28. Feeling Stuck

    Are you having one of those days where there is no motivation? Like the most mundane chores are excruciating? There may be a chemical reason why. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at…

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  29. Jessie Asks Ty - Apocalypse Foods

    Did you know there are actual studies based on the old adage "if you could only have one food for the rest of your life?" Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  30. Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response

    ASMR is all the rage right now. Whether you love it or feel like nails on a chalkboard, find out why something so quiet is so intense. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  31. Jessie Asks Ty - Office Characters

    Can you identify the psychological disorder for each of The Office characters? And which one are you? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  32. Financial Literacy

    We won't tell you how to be rich, but we can help your emotional reactions to money and your life. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  33. Jessie Asks Ty - Mudlarking

    Roll up your pant legs and get out your treasure satchel, we're going mudlarking! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  34. Frustrations and Annoyances

    Why do we get frustrated? And can we control it? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  35. Jessie Asks Ty - Water Pruning

    Water pruning is what happens when your mom tells you to get out of the tub... but you don't! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  36. Horror Flicks

    Do you like horror movies? Did you know there are different types of flicks and different personalities they attract? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  37. Haunted Vehicles

    These haunted vehicles make your '92 Honda Accord with the spotty air conditioning look like a dream. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  38. Stubbornness

    Stubbornness! Other than having too many double consonants, this can lead to chemical releases in your brain that make you less productive. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the…

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  39. Nude Beaches

    Whether you love or hate nude beaches, odds are there is more to this practice than you think. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  40. Death Contemplation

    Does loving life means you need to think about how it may end? It may be more important than you think. Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  41. Classic - Why do today what you can do tomorrow?

    Classic replay. Why do we procrastinate? And do we actually like it as humans? Stay tuned.

  42. Jessie Asks Ty - Traffic Stops

    Do you have a favorite traffic stop story? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  43. Kindness Ripple Effect

    Does kindness hold actual weight? And how far can a little kindness move the world around you? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  44. Jessie Asks Ty - Underdogs

    What is your favorite underdog story and why do we like them so much? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  45. Cutting Off Your Nose

    Ever heard "Cutting off your nose to spite your face"? Want to know what it means and how to avoid the behavior? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  46. Meditation - Classic Rerun

    Here is an episode from our classic vault. We will be back next week! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  47. Jessie Asks Ty - Inside Out Headquarters

    Who controls your console inside your Disney's Inside Out style head? And what does that say about you? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  48. Integrity

    Integrity may not mean what you think it does, so find out if you actually posses this quality! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  49. Jessie Asks Ty - Panda Nannies

    Is your dream job snuggling baby pandas? Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

  50. Kintsugi

    If breaking cereal bowls is a work of art, call me Jackson Pollock! Stay tuned! Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, LPC & Ty Shepherd, MPA TheMorningStruggle.podbean.com Subscribe to the weekly Newsletter HERE Buy the TMS Gear at the Shop HERE

About this show

The Morning Struggle Podcast is a mental health show where we take successful habits and break them down one at a time into the history, science, and action plan so you can implement them into your life and build a better you. Join Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC (aka Jessie the Therapist) and Ty Shepherd (no letters) as they take us through this journey.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Morning Struggle have?

The Morning Struggle has 68 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 22, 2021.

What is The Morning Struggle about?

The Morning Struggle Podcast is a mental health show where we take successful habits and break them down one at a time into the history, science, and action plan so you can implement them into your life and build a better you. Join Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC (aka Jessie the Therapist) and Ty Shepherd...

How often does The Morning Struggle release new episodes?

The Morning Struggle publishes every two weeks, based on its 68 episodes since November 2018.

Who hosts The Morning Struggle?

The Morning Struggle is created and hosted by The Morning Struggle.
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