Restoring Us

Restore Therapy Collective
  • 4.7 (3)
  • Mental Health

Restoring Us is a space to slow down, take a breath, and explore topics related to mental health, therapy, and self-care. In each episode, therapists with Restore Therapy Collective in Grand Rapids, Michigan, explore ways to restore yourself and your relationships. Whether you're navigating a tough chapter, looking to understand how you function in the world, or just need a reminder that you're not alone - you are welcome here. Please follow us here as well as on our Instagram @restoretherapycollective. You can find out more about our practice at www.restoretherapycollective.com

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Restoring Your Work-Life Balance

    In this episode of Restoring Us, hosts Melanie Freeland and Kevin Dykstra delve into the complexities of work-life balance. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, the need for routines, and the various forms of rest, emphasizing that balance is not a one-size-fits-all concept. The conversation encourages listeners to redefine their understanding of work and life, and to find meaning in their activities, whether they are restful or energizing. Episode Chapters 03:06 - Exploring work-life balance 06:47 - Different perspectives on balance 11:40 - Redefining work and life 18:38 - Understanding rest and activity 26:45 - Practical strategies for balance 37:11 - Resources and key takeaways Recommended Resources The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World (John Mark Comer) Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest (Ximena Vengoechea) Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto (Tricia Hersey) Connect with the Hosts Melanie Freeland - Website | Psychology Today  Kevin Dykstra - Website | Psychology Today Learn more about us at www.restoretherapycollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @restoretherapycollective Restoring Us is a space to slow down, take a breath, and explore topics related to mental health, therapy, and self-care. In each episode, therapists with Restore Therapy Collective in Grand Rapids, Michigan, explore ways to restore yourself and your relationships. Whether you're navigating a tough chapter, looking to understand how you function in the world, or just need a reminder that you're not alone - you are welcome here. Please follow us here as well as on our Instagram @restoretherapycollective. You can find out more about our practice at www.restoretherapycollective.com.   Music Attribution: 2.22.2026 - 3 guitars, uplifting buildup by RhysTemple54 -- https://freesound.org/s/846011/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

    Restoring Your Work-Life Balance

  2. 3d ago

    Navigating the Sunday Scaries

    In this episode of Restoring Us, hosts Melanie Freeland and Kevin Dykstra delve into the experience known as the Sunday Scaries, exploring its psychological implications, strategies for managing anxiety, and the importance of recognizing when these feelings may require professional help. The episode emphasizes the significance of self-care and the need for community support in navigating mental health challenges. Episode Chapters 02:08 - Understanding the Sunday Scaries 09:59 - Exploring Sunday Neurosis  15:47 - The role of privilege in Sunday Scaries  20:13 - Completing the stress cycle 27:16 - Identifying when it's more than Sunday Scaries Recommended Resources The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World (John Mark Comer) Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle (Emily Nagoski) TikTok - Stress Decoder Strategies (@dr.alexis.recharge) Note: Books mentioned in this episode contain affiliate links to Bookshop.org. Purchases made through these links support the podcast and independent bookstores! Learn more about us at www.restoretherapycollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @restoretherapycollective Connect with the Hosts Melanie Freeland - Website | Psychology Today  Kevin Dykstra - Website | Psychology Today Restoring Us is a space to slow down, take a breath, and explore topics related to mental health, therapy, and self-care. In each episode, therapists with Restore Therapy Collective in Grand Rapids, Michigan, explore ways to restore yourself and your relationships. Whether you're navigating a tough chapter, looking to understand how you function in the world, or just need a reminder that you're not alone - you are welcome here. Please follow us here as well as on our Instagram @restoretherapycollective. You can find out more about our practice at www.restoretherapycollective.com.   Music Attribution: 2.22.2026 - 3 guitars, uplifting buildup by RhysTemple54 -- https://freesound.org/s/846011/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

  3. 3d ago

    The Creation of a Practice and Its Mission to Make Therapy Accessible

    Join Melanie Freeland, Kevin Dykstra, and the founders of Restore Therapy Collective: Jen Hutchings and Lindsey Afton, as they explore the journey of creating a heartfelt mental health practice. Discover how their shared values shape a supportive, trauma-informed environment that aims to reduce stigma and increase accessibility to therapy. Episode Chapters 01:33 -  The origins of Restore Therapy Collective 18:03 - Challenges and surprises in growing the practice from the ground up - from office aesthetics to snacks 25:07 - Evolution of services at Restore and the systemic approach to therapy 33:00 - The intention behind the podcast and its role in reducing mental health stigma 45:12 - Recommended books on relationships, grief, and trauma 49:00 - Closing remarks and the founders' gratitude for the team  Recommended Resources The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert (John Gottman & Nan Silver) It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture that Doesn’t Understand (Megan Devine) Man’s Search for Meaning (Victor Frankl) Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving (Pete Walker) Note: Books mentioned in this episode contain affiliate links to Bookshop.org. Purchases made through these links support the podcast and independent bookstores! Learn more about us at www.restoretherapycollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @restoretherapycollective Connect with the Hosts Melanie Freeland - Website | Psychology Today  Kevin Dykstra - Website | Psychology Today Jen Hutchings - Website | Psychology Today Lindsey Afton - Website | Psychology Today Restoring Us is a space to slow down, take a breath, and explore topics related to mental health, therapy, and self-care. In each episode, therapists with Restore Therapy Collective in Grand Rapids, Michigan, explore ways to restore yourself and your relationships. Whether you're navigating a tough chapter, looking to understand how you function in the world, or just need a reminder that you're not alone - you are welcome here. Please follow us here as well as on our Instagram @restoretherapycollective. You can find out more about our practice at www.restoretherapycollective.com.   Music Attribution: 2.22.2026 - 3 guitars, uplifting buildup by RhysTemple54 -- https://freesound.org/s/846011/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

  • 3 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Restoring Us is a space to slow down, take a breath, and explore topics related to mental health, therapy, and self-care. In each episode, therapists with Restore Therapy Collective in Grand Rapids, Michigan, explore ways to restore yourself and your relationships. Whether you're navigating a tough chapter, looking to understand how you function in the world, or just need a reminder that you're not alone - you are welcome here. Please follow us here as well as on our Instagram @restoretherapycollective. You can find out more about our practice at www.restoretherapycollective.com

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  • Creator
    Restore Therapy Collective
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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