Shifting Our Shit (S.O.S)

Megan B. Bartley, LMFT, Founding Director of The Mindfulness Center

Shifting Our Shit (S.O.S.) is a podcast focusing on how we can incorporate mindfulness-based, and related, practices into everyday life. Megan Bayles Bartley, LMFT is a licensed mental health therapist who focuses not on giving listeners "more to do" but to "think of things in new ways". She shares personal and professional stories, humor, and tips that will help enhance aspects of one's life. Skilled at balancing heavy topics with humor and lightness, Megan offers mental health and mindfulness "tools for your toolbox to handle all of life's stressors".

  1. 20 NOV

    S5, E12: Reflecting & Growing Forward

    Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format Episode Twelve: Reflecting & Growing Forward Highlights: Year In Review Mom: "What's the biggest thing you've learned about trust this year?" Teen: Reflects on personal growth and insights. Closing: "Understanding trust is a lifelong journey." Trust Languages Mom: "Do you think people have different 'trust languages' like love languages?" Teen: Explores this concept based on year of conversations. Closing: "Learning each other's trust language strengthens connection." Trust Resolutions Mom: "What's one way you want to be more trustworthy next year?" Teen: Shares personal growth goal. Closing: "Trust starts with our own commitments." Gratitude For Trust Mom: "What moment of trust are you most grateful for this year?" Teen: Shares meaningful trust experience. Closing: "Recognizing trust builds more trust." The Trust Journey Mom: "What would you tell someone just starting to work on trust in their relationships?" Teen: Offers wisdom from year of conversations. Closing: "Every trust conversation brings you closer to understanding." Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness-Center.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    6 min
  2. 13 NOV

    S5, E11: Rebuilding Broken Trust

    Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format Episode Eleven: Rebuilding Broken Trust First Steps After Betrayal Mom: "What's the very first thing someone should do after breaking trust?" Teen: Shares perspective on immediate aftermath of trust breaches. Closing: "How you handle the first moments after betrayal sets the tone for healing." Forgiveness vs. Trust Mom: "What's the difference between forgiving someone and trusting them again?" Teen: Explores this important distinction. Closing: "Forgiveness is a gift; trust is earned." Rebuilding Timeframes Mom: "How long should it take to rebuild trust after it's broken?" Teen: Discusses realistic expectations for trust repair. Closing: "Healing happens on the wounded person's timeline." When to Walk Away Mom: "How do you know when a relationship can't be trusted again?" Teen: Shares perspective on boundaries and deal-breakers. Closing: "Sometimes the most trustworthy thing is knowing your limits." Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness-Center.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    5 min
  3. 6 NOV

    S5, E10: Anxiety Management & Trust

    Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format Episode Ten: Anxiety Management & Trust Anxiety's Lies Mom: "What lies does anxiety tell you about relationships?" Teen: Identifies common anxiety-driven distortions. Closing: "Recognizing anxiety's voice is half the battle." Grounding Techniques Mom: "What helps you get grounded when anxiety makes you doubt everything?" Teen: Shares personal coping strategies. Closing: "Bringing yourself back to the present helps clear anxiety's fog." Trust Check-Ins Mom: "How can we check in about trust in a way that doesn't feel weird?" Teen: Suggests comfortable approaches to difficult conversations. Closing: "Regular check-ins prevent trust emergencies." The Certainty Trap Mom: "How does needing to be 100% certain affect your ability to trust?" Teen: Discusses the relationship between uncertainty tolerance and trust. Closing: "Trust always involves some uncertainty." Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness-Center.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't⁠⁠⁠⁠

    5 min
  4. 30 OCT

    S5, E9: Trust at School & With Authority

    Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format Episode Nine: Trust at School & With Authority Highlights: Trusting Teachers Mom: "What makes a teacher trustworthy to you?" Teen: Describes qualities that build trust with authority figures. Closing: "Trust with authority figures requires mutual respect." When Rules Feel Unfair Mom: "How does it affect your trust when rules seem unfair?" Teen: Shares impact of perceived injustice on trust in systems. Closing: "Understanding the 'why' behind rules helps build trust." Speaking Up Mom: "What makes it safe to speak up when something's wrong?" Teen: Describes environments that encourage or discourage voice. Closing: "Being heard is the foundation of trust." Trusting Advice Mom: "How do you decide whose advice to trust?" Teen: Shares decision-making process for evaluating guidance. Closing: "Critical thinking and trust go hand in hand." When Systems Fail Mom: "What happens to your trust when institutions or systems let you down?" Teen: Discusses impact of institutional disappointments. Closing: "Systems are made of people—both can earn back trust." Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness-Center.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't⁠⁠⁠

    6 min
  5. 23 OCT

    S5, E8: Family Trust Dynamics

    Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format Episode Eight: Family Trust Dynamics Highlights: Sibling Trust Mom: "How is trusting siblings different from trusting friends?" Teen: Explores unique dynamics of family relationships. Closing: "Family trust has different rules but matters just as much." Parents & Privacy Mom: "When do you think parents should respect teens' privacy vs. get involved?" Teen: Shares perspective on parental boundaries. Closing: "Trust evolves as independence grows." Family Secrets Mom: "Are there things families shouldn't talk about or should keep private?" Teen: Discusses perspective on family transparency vs. privacy. Closing: "Healthy families distinguish between privacy and secrecy." Trust Across Generations Mom: "What makes it hard to trust people from different generations?" Teen: Explores generational gaps in communication and values. Closing: "Bridge-building starts with curiosity." Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness-Center.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't⁠⁠⁠⁠

    6 min
  6. 16 OCT

    S5, E7: Trust Within Friend Groups

    Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format Episode Seven: Trust Within Friend Groups Highlights: Friend Group Dynamics Mom: "How do you know who in your friend group you can really trust?" Teen: Explains how they gauge trustworthiness among peers. Closing: "Friend groups have trust ecosystems." Gossip & Loyalty Mom: "Where's the line between venting about friends and breaking trust?" Teen: Discusses nuanced boundaries around talking about others. Closing: "Speaking about absent friends requires care." Peer Pressure & Trust Mom: "How does peer pressure affect trust in friendships?" Teen: Shares experiences with social influence and authenticity. Closing: "True trust allows you to be yourself." When Friends Change Mom: "How do you maintain trust when friendships evolve?" Teen: Discusses adapting trust expectations through transitions. Closing: "Trust can grow and change just like people do." Sibling Trust Mom: "How is trusting siblings different from trusting friends?" Teen: Explores unique dynamics of family relationships. Closing: "Family trust has different rules but matters just as much." Parents & Privacy Mom: "When do you think parents should respect teens' privacy vs. get involved?" Teen: Shares perspective on parental boundaries. Closing: "Trust evolves as independence grows." Family Secrets Mom: "Are there things families shouldn't talk about or should keep private?" Teen: Discusses perspective on family transparency vs. privacy. Closing: "Healthy families distinguish between privacy and secrecy." Trust Across Generations Mom: "What makes it hard to trust people from different generations?" Teen: Explores generational gaps in communication and values. Closing: "Bridge-building starts with curiosity." Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness-Center.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't⁠⁠⁠

    5 min
  7. 9 OCT

    S5, E6: Trust After Disappointment

    Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format Episode Six: Trust After Disappointment Highlights: Breaking Promises Mom: "How does it feel when someone breaks a promise to you?" Teen: Describes emotional impact of broken commitments. Closing: "Acknowledged disappointment can lead to stronger trust." Moving Past Mistakes Mom: "What helps you trust again after someone messes up?" Teen: Shares perspective on forgiveness and second chances. Closing: "Trust can be rebuilt with honesty and consistent effort." Apology Languages Mom: "What makes an apology feel genuine to you?" Teen: Describes components of meaningful apologies. Closing: "Effective apologies speak the recipient's language." Trusting After Hurt Mom: "Is it harder for you to trust again after being hurt?" Teen: Discusses impact of past disappointments on current relationships. Closing: "Past hurts inform but don't have to dictate future trust." Trusting Yourself Mom: "How do you rebuild trust in your own judgment?" Teen: Shares perspective on self-trust after making mistakes. Closing: "The relationship with yourself sets the foundation for all others." Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness-Center.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't⁠⁠

    6 min
  8. 2 OCT

    S5, E5: Digital Trust & Social Media

    Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format Episode Five: Digital Trust & Social Media Highlights:Phone Privacy Mom: "How much privacy should parents give teens with phones?" Teen: Shares perspective on digital boundaries. Closing: "Digital trust evolves as teens mature." Social Media Pressures Mom: "How does social media affect trust between friends?" Teen: Discusses dynamics like public interactions vs. private reality. Closing: "Online trust requires different skills than in-person trust." Screenshots & Sharing Mom: "What are the unwritten rules about sharing private conversations?" Teen: Explains teen norms around digital privacy. Closing: "Digital boundaries matter just as much as physical ones." Trust Red Flags Online Mom: "What makes you suspicious of someone online?" Teen: Shares safety awareness and critical thinking about online relationships. Closing: "Digital literacy includes trust literacy." Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness-Center.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't⁠

    6 min

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Shifting Our Shit (S.O.S.) is a podcast focusing on how we can incorporate mindfulness-based, and related, practices into everyday life. Megan Bayles Bartley, LMFT is a licensed mental health therapist who focuses not on giving listeners "more to do" but to "think of things in new ways". She shares personal and professional stories, humor, and tips that will help enhance aspects of one's life. Skilled at balancing heavy topics with humor and lightness, Megan offers mental health and mindfulness "tools for your toolbox to handle all of life's stressors".