Take Back Today

Take Back Today
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Most of us wait until we're overwhelmed, burned out, or breaking down before we think about our mental health. Take Back Today is built on a different premise: that the most powerful thing you can do for your mind is to act before the crisis hits. Hosted by Krista Royama (BEd, MACP, CCC, LCT) and Marie Reinsborough-Wadden (BEd, MACP, CCC, LCT)—educators, certified therapists, and a combined 40+ years of real-world experience—Take Back Today delivers practical, evidence-informed mental health strategies in plain language, for real people living real lives. Whether you're a stressed-out student, a busy parent, or someone quietly carrying more than you should, each episode gives you something you can actually use. Not someday. Today. Take Back Today.

Episodes

  1. Jun 24

    Taming the Thought Spiral: How to Stop Automatic Negative Thoughts

    This episode explores the impact of automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) on our mood and daily life, and breaks down exactly how to use the STOPP Technique to halt anxiety in its tracks, take back today, and build preventative mental wellness habits. Hosted by Marie and Krista, licensed counseling therapists and educators, the episode offers insights into how understanding and retraining our thought patterns can lead to a more positive, resilient mindset, providing you with the practical strategies needed to identify, challenge, and overcome them. 👉 Official Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/takebacktoday ⏱️CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Automatic Negative Thoughts 03:38 Understanding the Impact of Negative Thoughts 10:09 Common Thinking Errors and Their Effects 12:31 Embracing Positive Possibilities 13:32 Personal Experiences with Negative Thoughts 16:30 Overcoming Phobias and Fears 19:29 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Self-Compassion 22:24 How to Challenging Automatic Negative Thoughts 27:25 Take Away - The STOPP Technique 🎧 ABOUT THE SHOW & HOSTS Welcome to Take Back Today! Our mission is to provide you with practical, actionable tools for better daily mental wellness. Hosted by Krista Royama (BEd, MACP, CCC, LCT) and Marie Reinsborough-Wadden (BEd, MACP, CCC, LCT)—educators, certified therapists, with a combined 40+ years of real-world experience—practical, evidence-informed mental health strategies in plain language, for real people living real lives. Whether you're a stressed-out student, a busy parent, or someone quietly carrying more than you should, each episode gives you something you can actually use. Not someday. Today. 📚 RESOURCES Framework: "The STOPP Technique" by Carol Vivyan (2009, CBT Framework, Get Self Help UK)Framework: "The STOP Skill" derived from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT Protocols)Study Cited: "Negativity Bias in Early Cognitive Processing" (Journal of Psychology, 2018)Book Reference: "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" by Dr. David Burns (CBT Tools)

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Most of us wait until we're overwhelmed, burned out, or breaking down before we think about our mental health. Take Back Today is built on a different premise: that the most powerful thing you can do for your mind is to act before the crisis hits. Hosted by Krista Royama (BEd, MACP, CCC, LCT) and Marie Reinsborough-Wadden (BEd, MACP, CCC, LCT)—educators, certified therapists, and a combined 40+ years of real-world experience—Take Back Today delivers practical, evidence-informed mental health strategies in plain language, for real people living real lives. Whether you're a stressed-out student, a busy parent, or someone quietly carrying more than you should, each episode gives you something you can actually use. Not someday. Today. Take Back Today.

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