Your Mind Matters With Dr. Christine

This week we answer questions about how to maintain boundaries with strangers, what to do when you can't "fix" your friends, whether there is such a thing as too much exercise, and how to manage the loss of professional identity when transitioning to being a stand at home parent. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast  

This week we discuss how to cope with dissociation, what to do when seeing your ex is upsetting, and how to handle an issue with a close friend sharing personal information. Our grab question is about whether it's possible to be too sensitive. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast  

This week on the podcast we discuss the stress of weighing the costs of treatment, how to manage trust issues in relationships, and coping with being the only woman in male-dominated work environment. Finally, we talk about what it means when your anxiety symptoms come and go.   Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast

Have no fear, Episode 16 is here! This week we talk about what to do when sharing your mental health struggles doesn't go well, managing negative thoughts about others after experiencing bullying, empathy in work situations, and coping with feelings of numbness due to medication. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast

In this week's episode we discuss whether mental illness is a strength or weakness, how to cope with PTSD triggers without falling down a rabbit hole, and managing difficult relationships with parents. Finally, our grab bag question is about the differences between CBT and DBT. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast

In this week's episode we talk about how to work through feeling stuck, whether or not to disclose mental health challenges on social media, managing social anxiety at work, and Chris' love for Jerry Maguire.  Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast

In this week's episode, Christine shares some exciting news about coffee! We also answer questions from callers about how to manage feelings that arise when you identify with your mental illness, whether or not being anxious and uptight are the same thing, making disclosures at work, and coping with worries. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast

In this week's episode we answer two questions about setting boundaries and being assertive with toxic relatives. We also cover coming to terms with a mental health diagnosis and coping with feelings of emptiness. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast

This week we have a special guest co-host, expert CBT therapist Dr. Simon Rego. He'll help us answer caller questions about how to take steps towards mental wellness when you can't get a therapist, managing boundaries with children, stress related to work, and a grab bag question about eliminating anxiety. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast

In this week's episode we talk about how different cultures view mental health differently, how our anxiety and depression can affect those around us, and how to manage anxiety thoughts about conversations we've had. Our grab bag question is about vivid dreams and how they can sometimes be hard to distinguish from reality. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast

This week is a themed episode on introversion and extraversion with a special guest co-host, Duff the Psych! We answer questions about whether social anxiety, shyness, and introversion are the same thing, how to decline social invitations, how two introverts in a relationship can better communicate, and strategies for balancing social activities with down time. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast

In this week's episode we discuss high profile celebrity suicides and how we can support those around us. Our questions cover topics including how to deal with anxious thoughts about performance, adjusting to college, coping with brain fog, and cannabis. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast    

This week we have a special guest host: comedian, author, producer and generally awesome human, Whitney Cummings. She'll share insights from her own mental health journey around social media and self-esteem, coping with panic attacks while in recovery, and how we can get involved to improve health care in the U.S. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Your Mind Matters is brought to you by Pacifica, the award-winning app to help you manage stress, anxiety, and depression: www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast      

In our first themed episode, we cover the topic of how to open up to others when you're struggling, especially significant others. We also discuss how to help others who might be having mental health challenges, and whether or not we can ever really understand someone else's journey. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast  

On this week's episode we discuss coffee, depersonalization, and staying motivated when you feel dread in the morning. We also talk about how to relax and turn off your brain (spoiler alert: you can't) and when to seek professional help. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast

On this week’s episode, in addition to generalized anxiety, we focus on interpersonal issues: assertive communication, boundaries, and co-dependence are all covered. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553. Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast

In this week’s episode we discuss self-stigma around depression, how to face fears, and the link between creativity and mental illness. We'll also cover how to talk to your doctor about mental health concerns. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553. Check out the Pacifica app at www.thinkpacifica.com  

In this week’s episode we discuss Chris’ pronunciation of the word “bag”, how to rebuild trust after an affair, how to identify our thoughts, and speak about decision paralysis. We’ll also cover expectations and comparisons and how they can affect us. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553 Your Mind Matters is brought to you by Pacifica, the award-winning app to help you manage stress, anxiety, and depression: www.thinkpacifica.com Follow us on instagram: @yourmindmatterspodcast    

In episode 1, we introduce ourselves and the goals for our podcast. Topics include how to practice self-care, motivate ourselves through depression, set boundaries, and we discuss the value of paper bags for panic attacks. Call us with your questions for future episodes: 415-855-0553.