Mental Health Mastery With Ty Hicks

Ty Hicks
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  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to dramatically reduce anxiety and depression, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety free in my own life and what I've learned helping 612 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have great mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it. Hosted by Ty Hicks.

  1. Sep 27

    Why Trying to Fix Yourself Keeps You Stuck in Anxiety

    You do not have to become a different person to feel better—you may need to uncover the person who has been there all along. In this episode, I explain how anxiety, shame, frustration, and other difficult emotions can come from protective parts of us taking over, rather than those feelings defining who we are. You’ll learn how to notice an activated pattern without judging it, approach it with curiosity and compassion, understand what it is trying to protect you from, and then step back into leadership. The more you practice this, the less you have to fight yourself—and the easier it becomes to respond from a calmer, more grounded place. Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping over 400 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks. Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com 00:00 — Intro00:24 — Why trying to “change yourself” creates shame instead of growth01:16 — You are not the problem—the wrong part may be in charge02:19 — How to recognize when an anxious or protective part gets activated03:19 — The first step: notice the feeling without judging it04:03 — Replacing self-criticism with curiosity, compassion, and understanding05:34 — The self-leadership process for calming old emotional patterns

  2. Sep 21

    Married Parents: Is Anxiety Making You Avoid the Conversations Your Family Needs?

    A lot of relationship frustration grows when you believe you cannot speak honestly, influence the direction of your family, or make adjustments without everything falling apart. In this episode, I explain how avoidance and overthinking can create a false story of incompatibility, why alignment matters more than getting every detail perfect, and how to communicate firmly when your intention is genuinely to serve the people you love. You do not need the perfect script—you need a clear North Star, the willingness to act, and the humility to keep making small adjustments. What feels difficult right now may not actually be hard; it may simply be new. Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping over 400 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks. Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com 00:00 — Intro00:27 — Giving yourself permission to lead and communicate directly03:18 — How avoidance creates the belief that your relationship cannot work04:48 — Getting aligned on the same destination instead of arguing over the path06:41 — Why strong communication starts with the right intention, not perfect tact07:33 — Stop calling it “hard” when it is simply new

  3. Sep 14

    The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Conflict in Your Marriage

    A lot of relationship tension comes from turning temporary patterns into permanent judgments about who we are. In this episode, I explain how that habit makes feedback feel like a personal attack, shuts down honest communication, and keeps couples stuck in the same cycle. You’ll learn how to separate behavior from identity, become more open to uncomfortable feedback, and say what you really believe without confusing honesty with control. Strong relationships are not built by avoiding disagreement—they are built by two people being honest enough to keep improving the patterns between them. Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping over 400 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks. Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com 00:00 — Intro01:01 — How one behavior turns into a permanent identity judgment01:46 — Seeing yourself and your relationship as changeable patterns03:23 — Why honest feedback is essential for growth05:06 — The fear of conflict that keeps couples from telling the truth06:02 — What happens when honesty is met with warmth instead of rejection07:14 — The relationship pattern that quietly pulls couples apart08:22 — Why assertiveness is not the same as control09:22 — How grounded honesty creates alignment in a relationship

  4. Sep 7

    You Can Love Your Parents Without Living By Their Rules

    Other people’s expectations only keep their power when some part of you still believes you have to meet them. In this episode, I explain how old beliefs and protective patterns can create emotional burdens around family, approval, and who you think you are supposed to be. You’ll learn how to separate the person from the activated pattern, have more compassion for yourself and others, and maintain strong boundaries without withholding love. The goal is not to become somebody new—it is to unburden the patterns covering up who you already are. Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping over 400 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks. Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com 00:00 — Intro01:12 — Unburdening the beliefs that keep you trapped by expectations02:15 — You do not need to change yourself—you need to reveal yourself02:47 — Separating your parents from the parts of them that get activated04:00 — Why conflict is often one protective part reacting to another05:36 — Loving someone without giving their expectations power over you

  5. Aug 31

    The Hidden Cost Of Only Focusing On What’s Wrong

    A lot of anxiety and self-criticism comes from turning life into a pass-or-fail test. In this episode, I explain how binary thinking, perfectionism, and confirmation bias can train your mind to overlook dozens of real wins while obsessing over what is missing. You’ll learn how to stop grading yourself against impossible standards, build stronger beliefs from actual evidence, and define success in a way that makes your life more winnable. When it comes to love, contribution, and growth, there is no act too small—and your intent matters more than creating a perfect outcome. Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping over 400 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks. Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com 00:00 — Intro00:28 — The hidden trap of thinking in right-or-wrong terms02:34 — How to stop defining your life as either success or failure03:12 — Training your mind to look for what is going well04:17 — Why you can only build on success06:02 — How confirmation bias strengthens negative beliefs07:56 — Asking better questions to build better beliefs08:28 — Defining success by your own values instead of everyone else’s09:00 — When trying to be a “good husband” turns into performance10:02 — Diagnose the pattern, not the person10:40 — Why small acts of love and contribution still count

  6. Aug 24

    When Anxiety Makes Love Feel Unsafe

    A painful belief can feel true for years without actually being true. In this episode, I walk through how a belief like “If I don’t communicate consistently, I’m not a good husband” can turn one behavior into a judgment about your entire identity. You’ll learn how to challenge those assumptions, look at what they cost you, and deliberately choose beliefs that help you show up with more confidence, love, and presence. The goal is not to ignore your partner’s feedback—it is to receive that feedback without using it as evidence that you are not enough. Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping over 400 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks. Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com 00:00 — Intro 04:24 — Why “not good enough” becomes an identity belief05:03 — How to question the assumptions your brain treats as truth06:38 — Separating behavior from your identity as a husband07:51 — Tracing the emotional cost of a belief08:39 — What changes when you stop believing you are failing10:29 — Learning to question your brain’s default settings11:05 — Turning relationship feedback into useful information12:13 — Replacing an old belief with a stronger one13:41 — “Show her love, then let go”15:11 — Building self-worth from within instead of from your partner’s reactions

  7. Aug 17

    Why Your Anxiety Spikes During Good Times

    One uncomfortable night does not erase months of progress, and an anxious feeling does not automatically mean an old problem is coming back. In this episode, I explain how anxiety grows when we attach a scary narrative to normal human emotions, demand certainty about why we feel them, and keep feeding them with attention. You’ll learn how to let a feeling exist without turning it into an identity or a relapse, redirect your attention toward where you actually want your life to go, and become more comfortable with uncertainty. Recovery is not about never feeling anxious again—it is about being able to feel something uncomfortable without letting it take over your life. Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping over 400 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks. Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com 00:00 — Intro00:20 — Why one anxious feeling does not mean you are going backward01:28 — How focusing on anxiety can turn one feeling into a bigger pattern02:00 — “Kill the monster when it’s small”02:49 — What to do when life throws you an emotional curveball05:05 — How the need for certainty can reactivate old anxiety patterns07:00 — Letting uncomfortable feelings exist without giving them meaning07:29 — The hidden shame of believing you “shouldn’t” feel anxious08:00 — Putting your energy back into building the life you want08:28 — The two places to focus for more fulfillment and peace

  8. Aug 10

    The Relationship Anxiety That Destroys What You Love Most

    Relationship conflict gets harder when you make your partner’s emotions mean something about your worth. In this episode, I explain how to stop treating frustration as rejection and start treating it as useful information about what your partner may need. The goal is not to force her to explain every feeling perfectly or to avoid every mistake. It is to stay grounded, pay attention, and respond with the same leadership, care, and willingness to learn that you already use in other parts of your life. Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to reduce anxiety and depression dramatically, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety-free in my own life and what I've learned helping over 400 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have significant mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it—hosted by Ty Hicks. Enjoy, and find more helpful resources at MentalHealthCoaching.com 00:00 — Intro00:15 — Why expecting your partner to explain everything creates distance00:56 — The difference between immature comfort-seeking and mature leadership02:05 — The North Star question: What does she really need?03:21 — The core needs underneath relationship conflict03:54 — Why actions rebuild trust faster than promises04:27 — Turning emotional reactions into useful relationship feedback05:44 — How to learn from mistakes without making them mean something about you06:24 — Bringing the same leadership you use at work and as a parent into your marriage

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Welcome to Mental Health Mastery where we talk about how to dramatically reduce anxiety and depression, how to move past a lifestyle of just "coping" with bad mental health, and how to have lasting, daily peace of mind. I share the many lessons learned by going from suicidal to depression and anxiety free in my own life and what I've learned helping 612 clients reclaim control of their own mental health. We believe you deserve to have great mental health, and we're excited to help you learn how to have it. Hosted by Ty Hicks.

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