Everyday Therapy

Brett Cushing, Dr. Karin Ryan
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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!

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. FEB 12

    Relationship Anxiety: When Worry Shows Up in Your Closest Connections

    In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, explore relationship anxiety—what it is, how it shows up, and when it becomes more concerning.  With compassion and clarity, this conversation reframes anxiety not as a sign that something is “wrong,” but as an invitation to deepen self-awareness, strengthen emotional boundaries, and build healthier attachment. Tune in to Discover: What relationship anxiety is and why it’s so commonSigns of relationship anxiety, including reassurance-seeking and overanalyzingHow fear of abandonment and conflict fuels anxiety in relationshipsThe push–pull cycle of closeness and distancingOver-functioning, people-pleasing, and emotional boundary challengesThe difference between relationship anxiety and relationship OCDResources Sagent Behavioral Health Therapy ServicesSagent Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder TreatmentContact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.comSubscribe & 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

    28 min

  5. JAN 29

    Dry January: What Taking a Break From Alcohol Can Teach You

    Dry January has become a popular reset after the holiday – but for many people, it raises bigger questions than expected. What role does alcohol play in your life? Is it helping you unwind, or quietly making things harder? In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, explore what happens when you take a break from alcohol and start paying attention to how it affects your mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Rather than focusing on labels or rigid rules, they invite listeners into a curious, compassionate conversation about awareness and choice. This episode offers insight into how alcohol interacts with anxiety, sleep, stress, and emotional regulation—and how even a short pause can reveal valuable information about your habits and needs. Tune in to Discover: Why Dry January can be a helpful mental and emotional resetHow alcohol impacts anxiety, depression, and emotional regulationThe connection between alcohol use, sleep quality, and stress levelsWhat cravings, routines, and urges can teach you about your coping strategiesHow to approach alcohol use with curiosity instead of shameWays to navigate social pressure when you’re not drinkingHow taking a break can clarify your relationship with alcohol moving forwardWhy self-awareness—not perfection—is the goal Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

    24 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Mindfulness in Everyday Life: How to Slow Down, Tune In, and Feel Better

    In this episode of Everyday Therapy, hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, break down what mindfulness really is—and what it isn’t. They explore how being present, without judgment, can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and help you better understand what you need in the moment. From real-life examples to simple, everyday practices, this conversation shows how mindfulness can become a powerful tool for managing anxiety, burnout, and emotional overload—without adding one more thing to your to-do list. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

    21 min

  7. 11/24/2025

    Finding ADHD Strengths, Strategies, and Self-Acceptance | Featuring Nathaniel Alin-Churchill, LPCC

    From emotional regulation and rejection sensitivity to practical tools for focus and follow-through, this episode offers a real-life perspective and a reminder that thriving with ADHD starts with acceptance, not shame. Tune in to Discover: How personal experience shapes empathy and insight in ADHD treatmentWhy many adults find relief (not defeat) in finally getting diagnosedThe role of shame, misunderstanding, and self-blame in ADHD identityThe connection between ADHD and rejection sensitivity dysphoria—and what it feels like in daily lifePractical strategies for managing motivation, starting tasks, and sustaining focusHow to use “dopamine hacks” like small rewards and chunking to build momentumCreative resources and experts that normalize, educate, and empowerWhy authenticity, humor, and playfulness can be ADHD superpowersResources: Sagent Behavioral Health Therapy ServicesTaking Charge of Adult ADHD by Dr. Russell BarkleyHow to ADHD by Jessica McCabeContact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.comSubscribe & 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

  8. 11/20/2025

    Managing ADHD in Everyday Life: Focus, Work, and Relationships

    In this episode of Everyday Therapy, hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, break down what ADHD really is (and what it isn’t). They also explore how brain differences, neurotransmitters, and executive functioning affect focus, follow-through, and emotions, and they share realistic strategies for living well with ADHD. Whether you’ve been diagnosed, wonder if you might have ADHD, or love someone who does, this conversation offers insight, validation, and tools you can start using today. Tune in to Discover: What ADHD really means beyond the stereotypesThe neurological science behind attention, motivation, and impulse controlHow ADHD presents differently in men, women, and childrenWhy professional testing and diagnosis matter (and how they work)The connection between ADHD, anxiety, and trauma—and why they’re often mistaken for one anotherHow medication, routines, and practical coping skills can make a differenceTips for managing focus, time, and distractions (plus: the “body doubling” technique)Why compassion and self-acceptance are essential parts of treatment Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

    28 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
    155
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Everyday Therapy, A Sagent Behavioral Health Podcast
  • Show Website
    Everyday Therapy