Mariska boycotts this pod until we get more positive reviews! In this episode we talk about where and how you can vent about your partner without it impacting their relationship with other people in your world. While that is our main point we

Q&A with Trevor Brown

1 month ago 31m 26s

Trevor Brown and I partner up to answer some listener questions about getting ghosted by friends, managing family gatherings with too much alcohol and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-j-maigl

Should we always forgive?

Apr 30th, 2024 19m 38s

In this episode we beg for better reviews on apple podcasts and we discuss when not to forgive a relative for bad behavior. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-j-maigler/message

Summer plans to heal and grow

Apr 18th, 2024 21m 31s

In this episode Mariska and I discuss making a plan for self improvement during the summer and why summer can be the best time to seek mental health treatment in a partial hospitalization program. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: boundary setting

Apr 9th, 2024 17m 58s

in this episode Mariska recovers from her bath and we talk about boundaries with family members.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-j-maigler/message

Tips for College Selection Anxiety

Apr 2nd, 2024 20m 22s

In this episode Mariska and I share some tips about how to think about the process of finding and selecting colleges that families should consider. I deal with this challenge literally every work day as a social worker in public school where ov

Bikini Anxiety

Mar 20th, 2024 13m 41s

In this brief episode Mariska and I talk about body dysmorphia and its secondary gains. To be frank we are also checking out new recording software so be patient with us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/

Getting psychedelics to the people who need them with Josh Halu

Mar 5th, 2024 53m 14s

Josh Halu from PsycheX: PsycheX | Creating a world free of pain. NaturallyJosh joins Mariska and me to share his journey from suicide loss survivor, to West Point and a distinguished military career, through his own mental health struggles a

Maigler guests on Think Differently Podcast

Mar 5th, 2024 56m 21s

In this episode Marc Hans of the Think Differently Podcast has me on to talk mental health and Paws for Patrick. Mark's podcast is typically about design and so he has a unique perspective. In addition, we are old friends so it is a fun convers

Legacy of Ms. Yvonne: be the love you want to see in the world

Feb 27th, 2024 17m 45s

In this episode Mariska and I talk about the impact of Ms. Yvonne on the lives of my boys when she was their day care teacher, and how she can be an example of how we can share love. Also how we can view legacy when we did not know a person com

When your therapist hurts your feelings

Feb 13th, 2024 12m 59s

In this episode Mariska and I explore options for how to react when a therapist hurts a clients feelings in session and how it feels from the therapists end of things. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan

Parent denial of emotional needs

Feb 6th, 2024 21m 17s

This week Mariska and I explore how to react when a parent's response to a request for help is to deny that the issue exists. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-j-maigler/message

Challenges of communicating with psychiatrists

Jan 30th, 2024 19m 13s

In this episode Mariska and I share some dilemmas that my clients have been facing in communicating with their psychiatrists. We talk about why this happens and some work arounds. In addition, some quick advice to bring up conversations with p

opportunities in conflict

Jan 16th, 2024 20m 15s

An update on Mariska's teeth, a request for advice from listeners about how they prepare for the end of a pets life, and some lessons from a couple of my clients on how conflict in a relationship can be a blessing and an enhancement to relation

side effects of meds and sleep tips

Jan 4th, 2024 17m 23s

In this episode Mariska and I explore how to think about side effects you may be experiencing when starting a new medication and some ideas of what to do when you cannot fall asleep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c

Self Therapy journaling and Did I kill a rabbit?

Dec 26th, 2023 19m 27s

Happy Boxing Day. In this last episode of 2023 Mariska and I give some tips for how to structure your journaling to act as a bit of a therapist to yourself. Also trigger warning in this episode I talk about hitting a rabbit when driving in my

Lying liars who lie

Dec 19th, 2023 22m 39s

In this episode Mariska and I discuss thinking differently about people who lie to us and why. We also talk about how to be a better manipulator of people, especially when we are manipulating them to help them. --- Send in a voice message:

Trauma Dumping vs Healthy Sharing, and the importance of Role Models

Dec 5th, 2023 23m 7s

Mariska and I discuss the difference between trauma dumping and healthy sharing of traumatic information and experiences. We also touch briefly on the incredible importance of role models and how they can benefit us. --- Send in a voice mes

Is my body a time bomb?

Nov 29th, 2023 18m 59s

In this episode Mariska and I discuss giving Tuesday, how to deal with the fear of very real illness concerns, and supporting people through the loss of beloved pets. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dani

Dr. Anandappa on TMS and Esketamine for treatment resistant depression

Nov 21st, 2023 1h 1m

Our most prestigious guest to date joins Mariska and I for an exploration of transcranial magnetic stimulation and Esketamine for treatment resistant depression. I have been so curious about both of these forms of treatment so to get an expert

Dr. Helen Ofosu navigating mental health in corporate culture

Nov 14th, 2023 51m 22s

Dr. Helen stops by for a chat with Mariska and I about how to navigate the stresses of corporate culture while dealing with mental health challenges.About-Dr. Helen Ofosu-I/O Advisory Services-Coaching-HR (ioadvisory.com)--- Send in a vo

How to respond to, "Are you ok?"

Nov 7th, 2023 17m 29s

What do you do if you are barely keeping it together and people ask you how you are doing? Mariska and I offer a couple of tips of how to respond in a way that is not a lie, but does not invite a lot of probing questions. --- Send in a voic

Real Monsters, and how to begin to stop them

Oct 31st, 2023 19m 34s

Mariska and I talk about harassment of women again and the different ways people can feel violated. Trigger warning, episode contains a story of a person who has a violating experience on public transit. We need to teach the 27/28 well meaning

Challenges of interrupting sexual harassment

Oct 24th, 2023 22m 26s

Today I went to a continuing education seminar on sexual harassment (Mariska was not invited but she knows all she needs to about this topic). It made me reflect on how situations in my life and those of my clients and former students when inte

Sexier before the nose job?

Oct 10th, 2023 21m 6s

In this episode Mariska and I take on the idea of being "behind" friends, and peers in the race of life. We discuss whether Jennifer Grey looked sexier before she "improved" her nose. We reveal the secret of confidence being born in the knowled