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Going home for the holidays isn’t the same for everyone, and some of us, whether by choice or by circumstance, are spending the holidays alone. But don’t fret, whatever holiday experience is awaiting you, Christina Eggebeen has some advice for you. The holiday season is filled with a lot of emotions, both good and bad,…
In this 5-minute clip from episodes 47 and 48 of OnTopic with Empathia, psychotherapist, author, trainer and speaker Philip Chard shares common causes of flying anxiety, how to identify it in ourselves and some techniques that can help mitigate the symptoms. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.
Though flying through the air at high speeds sounds dangerous, thanks to years of improvements and technological advances, airplanes are one of the safest ways to travel. Learn more about why as we continue our conversation with Philip Chard, psychotherapist and author who himself suffered from flying anxiety. Phil is here to share what he’s…
Flying on an airplane often gives people anxiety, but for some, it induces panic and prevents them from traveling abroad, or even visiting family. To help address this, Philip Chard joins us again to lend his expertise, as well as personal experience with aviophobia, or the fear of flying. Phil shares with us common causes…
In this 5-minute clip from episodes 45 and 46 of OnTopic with Empathia, keynote speaker, advisor and advocate Manya Chylinski discusses her experience witnessing the 2013 Boston Marathon terrorist attack and how it changed her. Since the event, Manya has learned valuable skills for taking control of her mental health and shares them on the…
Since the events of the Boston Marathon Bombing in April of 2013, Manya Chylinski’s been helping guide others past the stigma of victimhood by raising awareness of the mental and emotional effects of violence and tragedy. In her follow-up conversation with Rick from last week’s Part One, Manya digs into where she’s been since and…
In this 5-minute clip from episode 44 of OnTopic with Empathia, Dayna Smith-Slade shares strategies for coping with many of the anxieties that arise during election season. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.
Election season can be stressful on even the most experienced of voters. Tensions are high and political disagreements can drive a wedge in our personal relationships. Dayna Smith-Slade is here with us to share her strategies on how to ease election anxiety and have healthier communication with family and friends who share different views. Whether…
