Candid Conversations With Dr. Mayfield

Well, what a world we live in! We decided that it would be more time to release this episode this week, and then get back to what we've been talking about on this show after. If you want more resources or just more content, make sure to check out our Facebook page and our Youtube Channel, all Mayfield Counseling Centers. Today Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin are joined by Joni Jones to discuss chronic illness especially in a time of the pandemic. Joni Jones is a wife, mom, and Nanna who loves leading marriage classes and retreats with her husband, Steve. She also enjoys writing and leading a Facebook and Instagram group for women living with depression, chronic illness, and spiritual discouragement. We hope that you will join us and engage with Joni through the links listed below. Whollyhealthy2020@yahoo.com Facebook: Wholly Healthy http://www.facebook.com/groups/590519375066739/ Instagram: wholly.healthy1230

S3:E9 Leadership Succession with Dr. Wes Stafford by Dr. Mayfield

Tyler Hill is one of the owners of Loyal Coffee Co. in Colorado Springs and has an incredible heart and vision for Hospitality. Today Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin spend some time at Loyal, over some great coffee, discussing how to define hospitality. We often think of hospitality in a rather narrow way, and today we want to challenge that and offer a new foundation for what hospitality means.

Our guests today are Ryan and Laura Dobson, who run a podcast called Rebel Parenting which is so good we think you should go check it out right after this episode! We love the way that the Dobson’s are approaching parenting, especially in a world that is a little bit crazier with the internet. Join us today as we talk about a new seminar called Home Safe by Ryan Dobson that helps you prepare for whatever may happen in a world of unknowns. It may sound like feeding into your anxiety, but we talk in this episode about how to find a balance between our anxiousness and preparedness. You can learn more about the Dobson’s here: www.ryandobson.com and more about Home Safe here: homesafeseminar.com

We had Tyler Hill on the show last week to talk about Meaningful Hospitality and today we join back up with Tyler to discuss coffee. There's just something about coffee, something about a coffee shop, and something about sharing a cup of coffee with someone else that seems to transcend so much of our differences. Today, Dr. Mayfield, Trever Shirin, and Tyler Hill talk about why coffee seems to be so meaningful to us as a society!

Cassie Carrigan is one of the amazing therapists we have on staff at Mayfield Counseling Centers and we are so excited for her to join us on today’s show. Cassie’s been a part of the team for nearly five years now (2020) and we have had the honor of walking with her in good times and really, really hard times. Today Cassie share’s her story of losing two children, Radiance and Caleb, and what it means for her, as a therapist, to experience loss. This is part of a two-part series, next week we will dive into a little more about what grief is and how to support those experiencing grief. You can learn more about Cassie on her website: www.cassiecarrigan.com @cassiecarrigan

Last week we got to speak with Cassie Carrigan, and amazing therapist at Mayfield Counseling Centers. We are thrilled to have her back this week to continue our discussion about her experience of loss and heartache this past year. No one is exempt from loss and grief, and there is no wrong way to grieve except to not. We hope that you’ll join us in this important conversation and that it encourages you in your process of grief, or in reaching out to someone who is hurting. You can learn more about Cassie on her website: www.cassiecarrigan.com @cassiecarrigan

This episode was originally released around the time of our first season of Candid Conversations as a radio-only episode. We were, fortunately, able to track down this episode and are excited to release it as a podcast episode in season three. Join Dr. Mayfield, Trever Shirin, and Andrew Arndt as they discuss work and faith! If you would like to hear more from Andrew you can find his podcast, The Essential Church, here:http://theessential.church/

Today Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss the importance of being Healthy Physically with Rob Decker. We believe that being healthy means being healthy in spirit, mind, and body, and sometimes it is easy to forget what the “body” part of that equation actually means. We’ve invited an amazing guest, Rob Decker, to come and join us in talking about how to be healthier physically and why it is so important. You can find more information about Kingdom Fit and Rob Decker at RobDeckerSpeaks.com

Season three has officially begun and we couldn't be more excited about our guest; world-renowned neuroscientist, author, and speaker Dr. Caroline Leaf. Today we talk about the loneliness epidemic in our world today and what it means for our emotional and mental health. Join us, this week and every Wednesday, for more resources and positive discussion about how to live emotionally and mentally healthy lives! We look forward to having you! You can find Dr. Leaf at https://drleaf.com/ and you can find the episode of her podcast where she had Dr. Mayfield on as a guest here: http://podcast.drleaf.com/e/episode-109-emdr-therapy-forptsdtraumapanicattacksand-anxiety-how-tohelpa-teen-who-issuicidalhow-to-strengthen-your-childsstress-resilience-levelsand/

Today we want to brag on Mayfield Counseling Centers and all of the work that this team does for our community! We hope that you will join us and maybe learn about a few things that you didn't know we were doing! Because Mayfield Counseling is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization we also want to invite you to get involved with the mission and vision of our company by investing financially in our projects! To do so online go tohttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=V1Oj2voczeVo7607uIX2Lu8yB55Cf4BiF22zk2WQF3MgPFpDVnFkv9r4nat32-6O6MLpum&country.x=US&locale.x=US If you would like more information you can contact us at candid@mayfieldcounseling.com or mark@mayfieldcounseling.com

Boundaries, one conversation that is so vital to relationships and yet often so forgotten. Dr. Mayfield has spoken extensively on the subject, and realized that there hadn't been a full episode on boundaries for this podcast!

Often times it feels like it's too late... too late to start growing, too late to save a marriage, too late to start college, and so many other things. Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin are here to talk about why it's NOT too late; in fact, it really is never too late to start growing.

We've all heard the word nostalgia, but do we know what it means, or even whether it is a good thing or a bad thing? Let's talk about what this word means, and how we can engage in nostalgia in a way that is beneficial for us.

We talk a lot about communication skills on our show and Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin thought it would be helpful to have one episode totally dedicated to some particularly helpful communication skills that may help to enhance your relationships. We hope that you find this helpful!

Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin always enjoy learning what it takes to do different jobs, anything from being a physician to a crane operator. Today they discuss what it takes to become a therapist. We hope that you enjoy this episode and that it gives you a little insight into the long and arduous process of becoming a helper.

No one likes talking about suicide--It's not a fun conversation, but it is a vitally important one. It can be really scary to simply think about talking to someone who is suicidal! We want to help equip you with a few tools to help you feel just a little more confident if this situation ever arises for you. We want you to know that you can call or text 911 to seek immediate help, you can call the suicide prevention hotline (1-800-273-8255), you can call a therapist. There are so many different options for you if you are suicidal, or if you are talking to someone who is. Don't take this conversation lightly, but also don't be so afraid of the conversation that you aren't there for someone when they need you!

Disappointment can be painful; it is also something that everyone feels from time to time. Today Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss what we can do when we feel disappointment and how to work through the pain rather than "getting over it."

Self-Soothing often has a loaded connotation to it. Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss why that is and where self-soothing fits into the picture of living an emotionally and mentally healthy life!

We have all been there at one point in time: the point where you feel like you've done all you can, given it everything you have, and yet it still isn't enough. What do you do with that feeling? How do you keep going, because you know you have to when you feel like you simply... can't? Let's talk about that!