• Embracing Loneliness: Happy in the Mess Season 2 Episode 40
    Nov 9 2023

    “Connecting with yourself” is at the heart of how to transform the negativity of loneliness into a positive thing. Join Cheri and Matthew as they talk about loneliness from their perspectives and offer practical tips on how to get through those periods when you don’t feel like you have anyone in your corner. Like what you hear and want to learn more? You can find us individually at: Cheri Timko, Couples Relationship Coach: www.cheritimko.com Matthew E. Morgan, Misfit Spirituality Coach: www.matthewEmorgan.com Marlena Del Hierro, Spiritual Singles Coach: www.coachmarlena.com Please like, share, or subscribe if you enjoyed it! We'd love your questions, so comment below, and we will create more content based on your feedback. We are very grateful for you! Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances.

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    22 mins
  • Cost of Loneliness: Happy in the Mess Season 2 Episode 39
    Nov 9 2023

    Loneliness - a quiet and powerful epidemic that we’re experiencing worldwide. Ironically, this episode will have a little different feel as the coaches each give a solo take on loneliness because, as we often discuss, sometimes life gets messy and you can find great opportunities in this. Join Cheri, Marlena, and Matthew as they each talk about loneliness and how it affects couples and individuals from all walks of life. Learn to recognize why loneliness can be a problem, and join us for the next few episodes on what we can do to work with that. Like what you hear and want to learn more? You can find us individually at: Cheri Timko, Couples Relationship Coach: www.cheritimko.com Matthew E. Morgan, Misfit Spirituality Coach: www.matthewEmorgan.com Marlena Del Hierro, Spiritual Singles Coach: www.coachmarlena.com Please like, share, or subscribe if you enjoyed it! We'd love your questions, so comment below, and we will create more content based on your feedback. We are very grateful for you! Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances.

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    30 mins
  • Exploring Substance Use: Happy in the Mess Season 2 Episode 38
    Nov 9 2023

    No, we’re not exploring substance use, we’re looking at substance use disorders. Continuing the discussion on mental health disorders, the three coaches / counselors take some time to wrestle with this difficult set of challenges that come with drug and alcohol use and abuse. They talk about how to recognize when these become a problem and how to address it when they do. They also talk about the unique challenges when substance abuse happens in a relationship. Like what you hear and want to learn more? You can find us individually at: Cheri Timko, Couples Relationship Coach: www.cheritimko.com Matthew E. Morgan, Misfit Spirituality Coach: www.matthewEmorgan.com Marlena Del Hierro, Spiritual Singles Coach: www.coachmarlena.com Please like, share, or subscribe if you enjoyed it! We'd love your questions, so comment below, and we will create more content based on your feedback. We are very grateful for you!


    Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances.

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    37 mins
  • Exploring Depression: Happy in the Mess Season 2 Episode 37
    Oct 18 2023

    Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances. The blahs? Sadness? Grief? What is depression anyway? Today Cheri, Matthew, and Marlena discussed the clinical definition of depression, the factors that contribute to it, and its complicated relationship with grief and trauma. We also talk about some ways to help yourself or your loved ones when it comes to the struggles with depression. Like what you hear and want to learn more? You can find us individually at: Cheri Timko, Couples Relationship Coach: www.cheritimko.com Matthew E. Morgan, Misfit Spirituality Coach: www.matthewEmorgan.com Marlena Del Hierro, Spiritual Singles Coach: www.coachmarlena.com Please like, share, or subscribe if you enjoyed it! We'd love your questions, so comment below, and we will create more content based on your feedback. We are very grateful for you!

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    34 mins
  • Exploring Bipolar: Happy in the Mess Season 2 Episode 36
    Oct 4 2023

    Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances. In this podcast episode, Cheri, Matthew, and Marlena delve into the intricate world of bipolar disorder, shedding light on its defining features, including the rollercoaster of manic and depressive episodes that mark this condition. They explore the various types of bipolar disorder and the potential repercussions of manic episodes, while also highlighting the often-overlooked aspects of spirituality and creativity in individuals with bipolar disorder. The trio emphasizes the treatment and management of this complex disorder. Like what you hear and want to learn more? You can find us individually at: Cheri Timko, Couples Relationship Coach: www.cheritimko.com Matthew E. Morgan, Misfit Spirituality Coach: www.matthewEmorgan.com Marlena Del Hierro, Spiritual Singles Coach: www.coachmarlena.com Please like, share, or subscribe if you enjoyed it! We'd love your questions, so comment below, and we will create more content based on your feedback. We are very grateful for you!

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    35 mins
  • Exploring Anxiety: Happy in the Mess Season 2 Episode 35
    Oct 4 2023

    Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances. Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Attacks - oh my. There are so many flavors of anxiety out there, how can you tell exactly what’s going on? And could anxiety actually be helpful? In this controversial conversation, the coaches tackle the diagnosis of anxiety, what can be done about it, and how to reframe anxiety to be a friend rather than a foe. Like what you hear and want to learn more? You can find us individually at: Cheri Timko, Couples Relationship Coach: www.cheritimko.com Matthew E. Morgan, Misfit Spirituality Coach: www.matthewEmorgan.com Marlena Del Hierro, Spiritual Singles Coach: www.coachmarlena.com Please like, share, or subscribe if you enjoyed it! We'd love your questions, so comment below, and we will create more content based on your feedback. We are very grateful for you!

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    33 mins
  • Diagnosis: Pros and Cons: Happy in the Mess Season 2 Episode 34
    Sep 27 2023

    Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances. One challenging aspect of mental health is our relationship to diagnosing mental health concerns. In their transparent way, the coaches don their counselor caps and walk the audience through how to get a mental health diagnosis, the benefits of this, and what some of the drawbacks can be. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues - or wonder what that might mean - this is a great episode to start your journey. Like what you hear and want to learn more? You can find us individually at: Cheri Timko, Couples Relationship Coach: www.cheritimko.com Matthew E. Morgan, Misfit Spirituality Coach: www.matthewEmorgan.com Marlena Del Hierro, Spiritual Singles Coach: www.coachmarlena.com Please like, share, or subscribe if you enjoyed it! We'd love your questions, so comment below, and we will create more content based on your feedback. We are very grateful for you!

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    33 mins
  • Adult ADHD Interventions: Happy in the Mess Season 2 Episode 33
    Sep 27 2023

    Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances. More than just surviving, how do people with ADHD thrive in their professions? Marlena, Matthew, and Cheri discuss how individuals with ADHD can find ways to structure their work, play, and study to leverage their particular strengths. Whether your challenge is organization, emotional overwhelm, or personal relationships, this episode will have some gems to take home and find healthy ways to manage ADHD - and hopefully avoid some of the problematic alternatives. Like what you hear and want to learn more? You can find us individually at: Cheri Timko, Couples Relationship Coach: www.cheritimko.com Matthew E. Morgan, Misfit Spirituality Coach: www.matthewEmorgan.com Marlena Del Hierro, Spiritual Singles Coach: www.coachmarlena.com Please like, share, or subscribe if you enjoyed it! We'd love your questions, so comment below, and we will create more content based on your feedback. We are very grateful for you!

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    41 mins