The Managed Mind

Amber Benziger & Nikki Hedstrom
The Managed Mind

As two women who are over-thinkers, our mission is to help others by providing tools that have helped us as we improve upon our mental health journey. So if you struggle with negative thoughts, anxiety, people pleasing or overachieving you are in the right place.

  1. 2022-05-04

    Well, that was awkward...

    We've all been there. Flushed face, feeling hot all over, we're talking about that cringe moment. Maybe you texted the wrong person, or called someone by the wrong name, or maybe you just poured an entire drink all over yourself in a crowded restaurant and all eyes are on you.  This episode is dedicated to all those awkward, cringe-worthy, "I want to crawl into a pit and never come out" moments. We feel you. But here's the thing, we all go through embarrassing moments and we're here to say we're with you.  Join us this week as we recount a few of our many blunders and offer tips to shift out of embarrassment.  _____________________________________________________ About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by internet besties, Amber Benziger (licensed therapist and anxiety coach) and Nikki Hedstrom (author and wellness coach). They have never met in person, but created this podcast to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers. Amber and Nikki share their experiences and provide tools that they use to help improve their own mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber’s Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki’s Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

    22 min
  2. 2022-04-27

    Life Transitions with Special Guest Rachel Havekost

    We are excited to welcome Rachel Havekost. She’s a writer & mental health advocate and an all around amazing human being. She is the author of “WHERE the RIVER FLOWS” a memoir of loss, love, & life with an eating disorder, and also has published a variety of journals to help people on their mental health journey. Note, this episode does have sensitive content and is not suitable for all ages. Please note, there are mentions of eating disorders, suicide attempts and substance use. If these areas are triggering for you, feel free to skip this episode and join us next week. We are so appreciative of Rachel’s vulnerability in sharing her story. We hope you enjoy it too. Find Rachel: Instagram: @Rachel_Havekost Website: https://www.rachelhavekost.com/ Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/122797804?si=tWIJSTMaRyWlukaW2ItheQ _______________________________________________________ About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by internet besties, Amber Benziger (licensed therapist and anxiety coach) and Nikki Hedstrom (author and wellness coach). They have never met in person, but created this podcast to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber’s Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki’s Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

    50 min
  3. 2022-04-20

    Friendship

    From our earliest years, friends are an important part of our mental health. Friends can help fill our cup, provide us with a listening ear or just make us laugh until we nearly pee our pants. There are so many types of friends and dynamics of friendships we just had to dedicate an episode to this sweet topic. We talk about why it can be harder to make new friends later in life, what being a good friend might look like, and the grief of losing a friendship. So take a listen, and maybe share it with a friend. Because we are all about celebrating the power of friendship.   About the Managed Mind Podcast: The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.  Subscribe for more content like this episode. ————————————————————— Follow us at:  Instagram: @themanagedmindpodcast  Facebook: @themanagedmindpodcast   Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber’s Anxiety Membership Website: The Anxiety Lab Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety  Facebook: @vitalitybehavioral    Nikki’s Book Website: A Thought Is A Thought Instagram: @nikkihedstrom & @athoughtisathought  Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

    33 min
  4. 2022-03-30

    Navigating Modern Day Relationships with Special Guest Elizabeth Earnshaw (LMFT)

    This week we have special guest Elizabeth Earnshaw talking about her debut book 'I Want This to Work." Whether you are single, coupled or married, learn how you can build stronger connections with loved ones with the 3 R's. We also dive into how do we know when it's time to call it quits in a relationship and why interdependence is the gold star for healthy relationships. If you want to create a stronger connection with your partner, Elizabeth provides great tips you won't want to miss. About Elizabeth Earnshaw: Over the last decade, Elizabeth Earnshaw (LMFT) has become one of today's most trusted relationship teachers. Elizabeth is a renowned Gottman therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (MA), and influential Instagram therapist who has helped transform countless relationships. She is the author of "I WANT THIS TO WORK" a trustworthy, inclusive guide to navigating the most challenging relationship issues we face. Culturally inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and written for both married and unmarried couples, this book brings an accessible guide to healing relationships and creating enduring intimacy. For more information please visit www.elizabethearnshaw.com.  Follow Liz: Instagram: @lizlistens Twitter: @liz_listens TikTok: @lizlistens Ours: Modern Couples Counseling  Buy the book! 'I Want This to Work'  ________________________________________________________ The Managed Mind is a podcast hosted by Amber Benziger, licensed therapist and anxiety coach, and Nikki Hedstrom, author and wellness coach. Their mission is to support and acknowledge the over-thinkers, never-enoughers, and anxious achievers by sharing their experiences and providing tools that they find helpful as they improve upon their mental health.    Subscribe for more content like this ————————————————————— Follow us at:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanagedmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themanagedmindpodcast Website: themanagedmindpodcast.com    More about Amber & Nikki:   Amber’s Anxiety Membership The Anxiety Lab: https://www.theanxietylab.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_vs_anxiety/   Nikki’s Book “A Thought Is A Thought”: https://athoughtisathought.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihedstrom/  & https://www.instagram.com/athoughtisathought/ Website: Nikkihedstrom.com

    43 min
5
out of 5
18 Ratings

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As two women who are over-thinkers, our mission is to help others by providing tools that have helped us as we improve upon our mental health journey. So if you struggle with negative thoughts, anxiety, people pleasing or overachieving you are in the right place.

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