Everyday Therapy

Brett Cushing, Dr. Karin Ryan
  • 4.6 (18)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

Do you find therapy overwhelming? It doesn’t have to be. The concepts in therapy are simple and practical, and you can use them to change your life today! Hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, bring the life-changing concepts of therapy into your daily life. To learn how to apply therapy to your everyday life and become the best version of yourself, subscribe to “Everyday Therapy” wherever you get podcasts!

  1. 4d ago

    Men’s Mental Health: Why It’s Hard to Ask for Help (And Where to Start)

    This episode challenges the common narrative that men are simply "stubborn" or "proud," and instead focuses on how traditional male socialization forces men into a psychological double bind—feeling a societal pressure to remain completely stoic and impenetrable while trying to navigate modern expectations of emotional availability. Tune in to Discover: The Alarming Statistics: The numbers surrounding men's mental health and why struggles frequently go unnoticed and unspoken. The Socialization Trap: How traditional expectations of strength and stoicism cause men to view emotional vulnerability as a weakness. Masked Symptoms: Why male depression and anxiety often present on the surface as irritability, explosive anger, or emotional withdrawal rather than sadness. The "Alibi" of Self-Medicating: How behaviors like working excessively or turning to substances are used as socially acceptable ways to suppress internal pain. Action-Oriented Support: Practical strategies for partners and friends to bridge the gap, including the power of "how" and "what" questions over "why" questions. Resources Sagent Mental Health Services Sagent Behavioral Health Substance Use Resources Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com Subscribe & Review If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

    27 min

  2. Jun 11

    Healing from Trauma: How to Know if You Are Suffering From PTSD

    The hosts break down the crucial distinctions between "Big T" and "little t" traumas, explaining how chronic stress can reshape the brain. If you have ever wondered why certain sounds, smells, or environments trigger an immediate survival response before your conscious mind can even register why, this episode provides a clinical framework, validation, and a powerful reminder that true healing is possible. Tune in to Discover: What Truly Qualifies as Trauma: The difference between single-incident ("Big T") trauma and the chronic, cumulative effect of smaller ("little t") traumas like emotional abuse or neglect. The Neurobiology of a Trigger: How the survival center of the brain processes threats a hundred times faster than the rational frontal lobe, leading to immediate physical activation. The Four Core Categories of PTSD Symptoms: A breakdown of intrusive symptoms (flashbacks and nightmares), avoidance, hyperarousal (heightened reactivity), and negative shifts in mood or thinking. The Goal of Trauma Therapy: How evidence-based treatments like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy help the brain transition memories so you can retell your story without physically reliving it. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

    27 min

  3. May 28

    What is Bipolar Disorder? Understanding Symptoms, Types and Treatment

    This episode offers a clinical yet compassionate framework for understanding the lived experience of bipolar disorder.  Whether you are navigating a new diagnosis or supporting a loved one, Brett and Karin provide the tools to replace confusion with compassion and empower you with practical management strategies. Tune in to Discover The Clinical Reality: The difference between Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and hypomania (and why "I'm so bipolar" is an inaccurate phrase) The "Speedometer" Problem: What Anasognosia is and why the brain sometimes loses the ability to recognize it is in a manic state A 10-Day Snapshot: A step-by-step look at how a hypomanic cycle builds—from early morning productivity to the eventual "crash" The Management Toolkit: Why "living by the clock" and prioritizing sleep, nutrition, and mood stabilizers are the keys to stability Resources Sagent Behavioral Health: Bipolar Disorder Care Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com Subscribe & Review If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

    29 min

  4. May 14

    How to Set Boundaries for Better Work-Life Balance

    Whether you are struggling with "constant availability" or the guilt of leaving tasks unfinished, this conversation provides a realistic roadmap for reclaiming your mental space. Tune in to Discover The Identity of Boundaries: Why boundaries are like the walls of an office—essential for knowing where you begin and where work ends. The Lumberjack Principle: Why taking intentional breaks actually makes you more productive and sharpens your axe for the tasks ahead. Red Flags of Porous Boundaries: How to recognize the signs, from logging back in late at night to feeling resentment when a notification pops up. Concrete Skills for "No": How to use assertive communication and "delayed yeses" to honor your capacity without damaging your professional reputation. Practical Tips for Your Work-Life Separation Post-Work Rituals: Create a physical transition, such as changing out of work clothes immediately or shutting down your laptop completely rather than just locking the screen. The "Supervisor Strategy": If you struggle to say no to a boss, try: "I'd be happy to help with this. Can you show me how to prioritize this with my current workload?" Embrace the Discomfort: Understand that setting a new boundary will feel anxious at first. Growth and change often come with short-term discomfort for a long-term payoff. Resources Sagent Behavioral Health Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com Subscribe & Review If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

    27 min

  5. Apr 30

    Stress vs. Burnout: From Overwhelmed to Over It

    The hosts move beyond the workplace to discuss how burnout affects parents, caregivers, and community leaders. They offer a compassionate look at why we get stuck in "paralysis by analysis" and provide a roadmap for refueling when your internal gas tank is completely empty. Tune in to Discover: The Clinical Definition: How the World Health Organization defines burnout and why it’s more than just a bad mood. Stress vs. Burnout: A side-by-side comparison of symptoms—from the "urgency" of stress to the "apathy" of burnout. The "A-Words": Why our culture reinforces burnout through accolades, adoration, and approval. Refueling Strategies: Practical ways to move from "speeding up" to "restoring," including assertive communication and joy-based self-care. Resources Sagent Stress Management Support Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com Subscribe & Review If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

    19 min

  6. Apr 16

    Stress vs. Anxiety: Knowing the Difference

    The hosts explore the mind-body connection, identifying how external demands trigger stress and how internal "time travel" leads to anxiety. This conversation offers a practical framework for recognizing your physical triggers and a reminder that you have the power to calm your internal alarm system. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

    27 min

  7. Mar 26

    Postpartum Anxiety Part 2: Baby Blues and What Every New Parent Should Know

    This conversation offers validation and practical insight into how postpartum anxiety differs from “baby blues,” why intrusive thoughts don’t mean you’re a bad parent, and what recovery can look like with the right support. Tune in to Discover: What postpartum anxiety can feel like (and why it’s often misunderstood) How sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts The difference between baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression How a Mother-Baby Program can help those facing postpartum anxiety Practical advice for new parents: advocating for needs, finding community, and getting outside daily Resources Sagent Behavioral Health Mother-Baby Program Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com Subscribe & Review If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

    34 min

  8. Feb 26

    Postpartum Anxiety: A Real Story of Intrusive Thoughts, Shame, and Getting Help

    This conversation offers validation and practical insight into how postpartum anxiety differs from “baby blues,” why intrusive thoughts don’t mean you’re a bad parent, and what recovery can look like with the right support. Tune in to Discover: What postpartum anxiety can feel like (and why it’s often misunderstood) How sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts The difference between baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression How a Mother-Baby Program can help those facing postpartum anxiety Practical advice for new parents: advocating for needs, finding community, and getting outside daily Resources Sagent Behavioral Health Mother-Baby Program Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com Subscribe & Review If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to  Everyday Therapy  and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

    29 min
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Do you find therapy overwhelming? It doesn’t have to be. The concepts in therapy are simple and practical, and you can use them to change your life today! Hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, bring the life-changing concepts of therapy into your daily life. To learn how to apply therapy to your everyday life and become the best version of yourself, subscribe to “Everyday Therapy” wherever you get podcasts!

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  • Creator
    Brett Cushing, Dr. Karin Ryan
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    160
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Everyday Therapy, A Sagent Behavioral Health Podcast
  • Show Website
    Everyday Therapy

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