On the Couch with Dr. Karmon

Karmon Sears
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I'm Dr. Karmon. I'm a psychologist practicing in Florida. Did you know your mental and physical health are connected? Did you know what affects one (positively or negatively) can affect the other? This podcast talks about that intersection and different ways of healing both. **Disclaimer: This podcast is for edutainment. This does not mean that I am our therapist or that any advise given is as your personal therapist. I do not provide therap on social media platforms.**

  1. 3d ago

    Anxiety: A Double Edged Sword

    Break free from perfectionism and anxiety! In this episode, Dr. Karmon discusses how perfectionism can trap you in a cycle of fear and self-doubt, and offers strategies to overcome it. Key takeaways: Understand the link between perfectionism and anxiety. Learn how to set realistic goals instead of impossible standards. Discover the importance of self-talk in breaking the cycle. Explore coping skills to manage anxiety effectively. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:33 The cage of perfectionism01:07 The mask of high ambition01:36 The fear of failure02:06 Understanding the psychological loop02:53 Step 1: Setting impossible standards03:50 Step 2: Anticipatory anxiety04:45 Step 3: Procrastination and avoidance05:43 The cycle of self-doubt07:11 Setting realistic goals08:37 The impact of perfectionism on mental health09:09 Seeking professional help10:04 Tailoring coping skills to your needs11:01 The role of anxiety in our lives What's your biggest challenge with perfectionism? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for weekly insights on mental health and wellness. #Perfectionism #MentalHealth #Anxiety

  2. Jul 10

    Stop Burnou Before It Starts

    Summary This episode explores practical strategies to prevent and manage burnout, emphasizing self-care, positive thinking, and goal setting to maintain mental well-being.

  3. Apr 9

    Managing Sociopolicital Stress

    Do you feel stressed about current events? What are the signs of stress or anxiety from the news or politics? Let's talk about it in our new Best Life Bites podcast. Let me know in the comments if you like the new title of the podcast or if you have suggestions of a better title. Some of the episodes will be a further discussion of our Best Life Blog from our Bradenton Best Life Counseling website and others will be on topics suggested by you the listeners related to mental health. These are educational and informative episodes but we are not your personal therapists unless you are actually in therapy with us. This is not psychotherapy.

  4. 07/26/2024

    Surviving the Narcissist

    Join me as Dr. Harold Shinitzky discusses how to recognize and survive a narcissist. He is the best selling author of Me, Myself and I: A Narcissist's Mindset: A Self Help Handbook for Victims-Survivors of a Narcissist ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7PJV593?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HW05PSE3G3BK6KF986JP⁠ Dr. Shinitsky is also the author of the following: Champion's Mindset, ⁠https://drshinitzky.com/⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ireJKJz⁠ Your Mind: An Owner's Manual ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/1601630808?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_NH4GNM97QWBJQJ2JHNDK⁠ Take Control of Your Anxiety: A Drug-free Approach to Living a Happy, Healthier Life ⁠https://a.co/d/6JnOrXP⁠

    Surviving the Narcissist

  5. 11/02/2023

    Use Your Umbrella Ella to Improve Your Mood

    In this episode, you will learn about Polyvagal Theory, shifting states to improve your mood, and one technique to improve connection and action (Ventral State). These episodes do not replace psychotherapy nor do they represent a therapeutic relationship with this speaker. If you want more techniques, comment #polyvagal

  6. 04/07/2023

    What can 3-3-3 do for you?

    In this episode we are covering Anxiety by the numbers. Particularly, we are discussing 3-3-3 and 5-4-3-2-1. Learn how to calm your system and get grounded. Share these techniques with your friends. Share your aha moments with #drkmindbody on all socials

  7. 03/09/2023

    3 Types of Burnout: Symptoms and Treatment

    Have you been feeling tired, unmotivated, unfocused, and overwhelmed? These are just some of the signs of burnout.  In this episode, learn the 3 types of burnout. Learn how to recover from these three types of burnout.

  8. 02/08/2023

    How to Support Your Anxious Partner

    Here are 7 tips to help you support your anxious partner or loved one. #drkmindbody on socials to shout out your takeaways on socials.

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I'm Dr. Karmon. I'm a psychologist practicing in Florida. Did you know your mental and physical health are connected? Did you know what affects one (positively or negatively) can affect the other? This podcast talks about that intersection and different ways of healing both. **Disclaimer: This podcast is for edutainment. This does not mean that I am our therapist or that any advise given is as your personal therapist. I do not provide therap on social media platforms.**

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