You're Not Crazy: Psychology in Real Life

Kim Champion and Malachi Champion
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An entertaining and educational podcast that features conversations between a clinical psychologist and her son. Using a blend of humor, psychoeducation, and fun banter, Dr. Kim Champion and her author/blogger/words guy/consumer-of-media son, Malachi Champion, explore real life issues with the hope of helping us to understand that we are more okay than we may think. Join us on the journey!

  1. 12/23/2024

    Special 2024 Post Election Holiday Edition: Welcome to Family Time - Eat, Drink, and Dodge Politics

    Send a text We are back with a Special Edition for the holidays in light of the recent election's  impact on both sides of the aisle! We know that you (like us) have upcoming family events and politics may become a discussion with people you may love but also with whom you may vastly disagree! This discussion focuses on how you can be true to yourself, protect yourself, and advocate for your own beliefs while showing respect and genuine interest in the ideas of others. We hope you feel more success navigating difficult topics at holiday events (and everywhere else) after hearing our discussion! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use our unique link to check it out and you will receive 10% off your first month.  https://betterhelp.com/yncpodcast For more information on managing sadness, anxiety, holiday time with family, and active listening, please browse our previous podcasts. Credits: Intro/Outro music: Young Man by Nelly's Echo Intro/Outro voice over: Rachael Champion

    1 hr

  2. 12/09/2023

    Building Healthy Habits

    Send a text In an effort to get back into the podcasting groove, we have decided to make our first new episode about building and maintaining good, healthy habits. We're hoping to give you helpful information and maybe help ourselves while we're at it! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use our unique link to check it out and you will receive 10% off your first month.  https://betterhelp.com/yncpodcast Credits: Intro/Outro music: Young Man by Nelly's Echo Intro/Outro voice over: Rachael Champion

    50 min

  3. 11/18/2023

    Where've We Been?

    Send a text We’re baaack! In our intro to the second season of YNC, Malachi and I update you on the projects that have kept us busy, YNC's path forward, and what’s on deck for this season’s episodes. We hope you join us and enjoy exploring more topics in psychology in real life!   This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use our unique link to check it out and you will receive 10% off your first month.  https://betterhelp.com/yncpodcast Links referred to in episode: https://www.twitch.tv/champthehippie https://championfalls.squarespace.com Credits: Intro/Outro music: Young Man by Nelly's Echo Intro/Outro voice over: Rachael Champion

    25 min

  4. 09/26/2022

    Abuse, Addiction, and Mental Health: Interview with Author Kate Russell

    Send a text Malachi and I had the pleasure of having a discussion with author, Kate Russell, about her books, Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction, and Recovery  and Voicemails from My Sister: Stories of a Schizoaffective Sibling. We discuss surviving childhood abuse and addiction issues, but we focus more on the latter of the two books, digging a little deeper into managing mental health issues in the family that directly affect us as kids and adults. I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion and hope you do too! For more information about Kate Russell, please go to katerussellauthor.com Explore Kate's books: Down the Rabbit Hole  and Voicemails from My Sister Credits: Intro/Outro music - Young Man by Nelly's Echo Intro/Outro voice over - Rachael Champion

    57 min

  5. 08/06/2022

    Seasons, Mood, and Getting Revitalized

    Send a text In today's episode, Malachi and Kim have a laid back discussion about mood and motivation related to changing seasons and environment. We discuss our personal feelings about the impact of seasons and trying to build motivation to exercise. Of course, we include some ideas about leveraging your environment and interests to boost yourself and get revitalized. Stay tuned until the end to hear a small taste of a new bonus segment we will be including in the show from time to time. Some helpful links from the show discussion: How to get vitamin D from diet Vitamin D deficiency - Mayo Clinic, Cantonmercy.org, WebMD Menopause - National Institute on Aging Credits: Intro/Outro music, Segment music: Young Man by Nelly's Echo Intro/Outro voiceover: Rachael Champion Appearance by Tish Smith, LPCMH

    31 min

  6. 06/07/2022

    Understanding Depression

    Send a text Today's episode is a discussion about depression, sadness, and depressive disorders.  We focus on what the different depression diagnoses are and how to differentiate sadness from a diagnosable disorder. As always, we brainstorm ideas for managing sadness,  understanding and recovering from depressive symptoms, and just generally giving ourselves a boost! Links: CGP Grey 7 Ways to Maximize Misery CGP Grey Spaceship You John Green My Truly Mortifying Self-Talk Credits: Intro/Outro music: Young Man by Nelly's Echo Intro/Outro voiceover: Rachael Champion

    55 min

  7. 03/17/2022

    Understanding OCD

    Send a text Malachi and Kim discuss mental health diagnosis through the lens of  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. We hope that our conversation lends understanding of how mental health diagnosis works, what OCD is in real life, and how it is different from other diagnoses like general anxiety. This topic was suggested by a listener who had questions about OCD - we love getting ideas from you, so keep them coming!! Follow us and give us your ideas on Twitter and Instagram @yourenotcrazypc Credits: Intro and outro music:  Young Man by Nelly's Echo Intro and outro voiceover: Rachael Champion

    38 min

  8. 02/17/2022

    The Biology of Trauma Triggers

    Send a text Trigger Warning: This episode contains frank discussion regarding trauma topics including triggers, self harm, and suicidal ideation. Welcome to Episode 6! The Biology of Trauma Triggers In this episode, Malachi and Kim discuss what happens in the brain when it is traumatized and triggered beyond its "window of tolerance." We also discuss what this feels like in real life and how to manage during times of being triggered. PLUS we have included a new segment - Malachi presents Kim with a surprise listener question to be answered on the spot. Special thanks to Nellie's Echo for use of the song, Young Man, for the intro and outro Intro and outro voice over credit goes to Rachael Champion **Soon to follow - links to a couple of helpful diagrams

    55 min
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An entertaining and educational podcast that features conversations between a clinical psychologist and her son. Using a blend of humor, psychoeducation, and fun banter, Dr. Kim Champion and her author/blogger/words guy/consumer-of-media son, Malachi Champion, explore real life issues with the hope of helping us to understand that we are more okay than we may think. Join us on the journey!

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