In this highly personal and sometimes raw episode, Dr. M shares a story about his own emotional journey during the pandemic dealing with his sister's death to complications of COVID, and his spouse needing open heart surgery. He was reminded of a young family that he worked with years ago who were dealing with the death of their mother. Remembering how he helped them to cope with their feelings long ago help him cope with his own today.
Dr. M sits down with Greg Audino to talk about his transition from being an actor in California to his work as a Certified Life Coach in his home state of Rhode Island, his development of resilience in the struggle of a break-up, and what lessons he learned from these experiences.
S1E10: Interview: Greg Audino
As we all consider what life will be like after the pandemic is behind us, Dr. Mandanis turns to his Greek heritage to consider a virtue for the times ahead.
S1E9: The New Normal
Tim Richards is a life-long educator who offers a unique perspective on preparing today’s teenagers to adapt to struggles and be more resilient not only during the pandemic, but long into the future after high school as well.
S1E8: Interview with Tim Richards, Head of Pomfret School
Season 1 episode 7 “Trust in the Forest” released Wednesday April 1, 2020.
S1E7: Trust in the Forest
If you’re looking for tips for not only being physically healthy during the Coronavirus pandemic, but emotionally healthy as well, listen to this Special Episode. Let’s make keeping calm contagious.
Coronavirus: Taking Care of Yourself from the Inside Out
One of reasons that many people decide to enter into therapy is to do something about panic or anxiety. Lots of people literally worry themselves sick. Grab some popcorn, we’re headed to the movies for a story that just may help.
S1E6: Anxiety is the Waste of a Good Imagination
An interview with Annette Simmons, author, storyteller, and friend.
S1E5: An Interview with Annette Simmons
This episode will air on Valentine’s Day for the first time. By now, you all have found the right Valentine for your wife or your husband or girlfriend or boyfriend. But have you ever noticed that you can’t buy a Valentine to yourself when there is no one more important to love that YOU.
S1E4: Everybody, Embrace Yourselves!
The recipe for resilience isn’t always available in a cook book or a food network video. Sometimes it is helpful to learn about a few secret ingredients from someone who knows her way around a hot kitchen.
S1E3: Bitch, I AM the Secret Ingredient
Season 1 Episode 2 of Couch Stories: One Story Can Change Your Life.
S1E2: One Story Can Change Your Life
Season 1 Episode 1 of Couch Stories: De-cide to be Happy.
S1E1: De-cide to be Happy
Introduction to season 1 of Couch Stories.