Ep. 16: The Power Of Words

In today's episode: Power of Words (01:27), Words Can Build Someone Up or Tear Them Down (07:52), Ray Coaching High School Football at Lake Washington (11:52), Mindful Therapy Group (21:30), Self-Talk (22:58), Ripple Effect (31:25), and Ray's Challenge (44:15).

In today's episode: Mindful Therapy Founder, Derek Crain (00:45), Derek's background growing up (03:22), trauma (06:53), inspiration for doing mental health work (12:27), helping first timers with therapy (18:10), advice if therapy doesn't work the first time (24:13), Mindful Therapy Group (29:21), how Ray got connected with Mindful (30:05), holding onto your own mental health as a therapist (34:31), and how Derek and Mindful have supported Ray during his journey (38:32).

In today's show: Mindful Therapy Founders, Derek and Jessica Crain (1:00), a panel discussion with the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy (3:05), the feeling of insignificance (08:44), concept of re-framing (13:11), Mindful Therapy Group (20:08), community building and starting to "say yes" (20:49), and vulnerability (35:36).

In today's episode: Mindful Therapy Founders, Derek and Jessica Crain (1:11), Mental Health Awareness Month (3:34), Mental health surrounding the women's basketball tournament (08:19), Caitlin Clark and mental health (12:47), Mindful Therapy Group (19:23 ), Angel Reese and mental health (20:50), Impressed with how Angel and Caitlin handled everything (29:12), Mental health awareness month stats (39:21), Show up for your people (47:15).

Ray Roberts reflects on Pete Carroll on being authentic and the importance of mental health. Today's show: Ray's work with Special Olympics and Education (00:51), transformation power of inclusion (02:48), Mindful Therapy Group (08:20), celebrating Authenticity from Pete Carroll (09:25), Richard Diana – knowing awareness (11:20), creating safe spaces (22:16), the Promises of Giants (24:07), figuring out who you are (26:50), and a quote from Marianne Williamson (34:40).

The always insightful Tyler Lockett sits down with Big Ray for an open, honest discussion about his own mental health. Today's show: why Tyler decided to play football (01:40), why Tyler may be underrated (02:57), dealing with depression and anxiety (06:00), describing panic attacks (09:30), self-affirmation and taking control (15:00), Mindful Therapy Group (22:25).

Big Ray is back for another garage grind as we wrap up Men's Mental Health Month. Today's show: inventory with your mental health (01:54), being intentional with how you approach the holiday season (05:25), Mindful Therapy Group (08:13), cognitive distortions (09:27), coming out of the darkness (15:36), affirmation list (16:34), Mindful Therapy Group (23:53), Men's Mental Health Month (26:18), what is toughness (30:22), and Men's Mental Health Month (39:48).

Big Ray recaps some of his previous conversations with Seahawks Legends like Doug Baldwin and K.J. Wright. Today's show: holiday season can be really tough (02:09), honored to interview Seahawks Legends (04:08), lessons learned from K.J. Wright (06:09), unresolved issues can cause problems down the road (11:40), sacrifices made by athletes and other high achievers (15:40), getting to therapy (25:33), Mindful Therapy Group (32:41), and pressure to perform and win is hurting our young people (37:36).