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Each week New York clinical psychologist Dr. Arianna Brandolini answers your hard questions about life, career and relationships. Armed with years of experience, warmth and honest she helps listeners drown out the noise and see a clear path forward.
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Jul 5, 2021
Jul 5, 2021
25 min
Many people struggle with work and career anxiety. Worries over never finding a better job, identity at work, and performance keep us crippled with fear. In this episode, Dr. Arianna Brandolini teaches how to cope with the anxiety that work and career can cause and practical steps to move forward.
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Apr 26, 2021
Apr 26, 2021
11 min
Sleep is foundational to physical and mental health, it enhances mood, it heightens brain function, and it strengthens our immune system. However, anxiety, screens and poor nighttime routines stop many from getting quality sleep.
In this episode Dr. Arianna Brandolini unpacks the science behind sleep and how you can start getting a restful night’s rest.
Sleep checklist: https://www.wholebodyhealth-pt.com/wbhptblog/sleep-better-sleep-hygiene-checklist
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Apr 19, 2021
Apr 19, 2021
13 min
How we attach in to another in romantic relationships can be complicated if we have an insecure attachment style.
In this episode Dr. Arianna Brandolini unpacks each attachment style and how you can form good relationships despite having an insecure attachment style.
Attachment style quiz: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/relationships/relationship-attachment-style-test
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Apr 12, 2021
Apr 12, 2021
13 min
Comparison is a natural human tendency. It can even be helpful, helping us to know ourselves better. However, in this age of social media, comparison can feel constant, causing us to fall into chronic dissatisfaction, inferiority, depression, and envy.
In this episode, Dr. Arianna Brandolini shows you how to use comparison to your advantage and how to overcome the negative aspects of constantly comparing.
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Mar 29, 2021
Mar 29, 2021
11 min
Have you ever felt like a fake at work, in a relationship or as a parent even though you've accomplished success? Chances are you've experienced imposter syndrome, a phenomenon where you doubt your abilities and feel like a fraud.
In this episode, Dr. Arianna Brandolini helps you understand what imposter syndrome is and how you can overcome the feelings and thoughts holding you back from believing in yourself.
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Mar 15, 2021
Mar 15, 2021
15 min
Are you feeling resentful, stressed and frustrated in your relationships? This may be a clue that you need boundaries. Boundaries help define us. They determine what is me and what is not me, what is mine, and what is not mine. They are our personal limits.
In this episode Dr. Arianna Brandolini helps you understand boundaries and how you can create them in your life.
Boundaries Worksheet:
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Mar 1, 2021
Mar 1, 2021
9 min
Has a recent online shopping spree, pizza, or drinking binge left you depleted and off-track? In this episode, I discuss how you can overcome impulsive behavior and think intentionally about your emotions.
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Feb 22, 2021
Feb 22, 2021
12 min
Relationships, family, and careers can leave us feeling anxious because often we feel as though we have lost control. Certain outcomes leave us feeling drained and hopeless.
In this episode, I give you tools for how you can take your power back. After this episode, you will feel less anxious and more grounded; able to cope with what life sends your way.
Mindfulness download:
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Feb 15, 2021
Feb 15, 2021
11 min
Hard conversations can be so uncomfortable, and learning to navigate them is why some avoid them altogether. Healthy relationships and self-esteem are built on our ability to have hard conversations and do them well, so it’s an essential skill to learn. This episode gives you tips and tools for how you can excel in your next hard conversation.
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Feb 8, 2021
Feb 8, 2021
12 min
How can I build self-awareness?
The first step in becoming your own psychologist is to be self-aware. Many of us can stumble through life failing to master habits, build relationships and reach milestones in our personal growth due to lack of self-awareness. This week I explore how to build self-awareness and why self-awareness is one of our greatest life weapons. It’s the cornerstone of emotional intelligence.
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