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Living with a Narcissist  Living with a narcissist or working for a narcissist can be very challenging. Many times you're made to feel inferior to them and you feel like a doormat.  A few hallmarks of a narcissist is an elevated and exaggerated sense of self worth. A narcissist believes he or she is "special" and better than the average person. A lack of empathy and therefore a lack of affection is another trademark of a narcissist. A narcissist can't relate to other people's struggle because if they're not struggling then no one else should either.  Someone who is a narcissist will always want to win and will often go to great length's to prove their ability to win. Often times, narcissistic people have high ranking positions such as CEO's, pastors, administrators, etc. and their way is the only right way. If you are living with a narcissist you first need to work on yourself and build your self-confidence and then set firm and strong boundaries that require the narcissi

Anxiety That Makes You Feel Nauseous Has anxiety ever made you feel sick? You probably skip a meal when you feel nauseous don't you? In this episode of The Mental Health Today Show, John talks about how anxiety can make you feel sick and what to do about it. It's not good to skip meals, but when you feel nauseous you don't feel like eating a big meal. What do you do? John offers some practical tips to help you stay hydrated and healthy, even if you feel anxious and sick. Listen as John give you some ideas about what to do and make a list of your own ideas. What do you do to stay healthy when you feel anxious and nauseous?  *** Watch The Mental Health Today Show here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWsVkHOliqbvJMWXfs5lL0w   Find more about John at www.johncordray.com   Follow John on Twitter at www.twitter.com/johnpcordray       Support the showRate the show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider providing an honest rating of the show here www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/reviews

Your Emotional Intelligence is Greater Than Your IQ  We spend too much time talking about IQ within our educational system and not enough time talking about emotional intelligence. Most employers don't ask to see your GPA, but nearly all employers ask for references. Why? Your future employer wants to make sure you'll be a good fit and will do your job. References are for learning about how you get along with people as it is with how well you do your job. The next time you get down on yourself, don't confuse your emotional struggles with your IQ. Stop calling yourself stupid when you don't understand something right away. Learn to become self-aware and start working on becoming a better human being who likes people, and spend less time comparing your IQ with others - that's not productive.  *** You can watch this episode at https://youtu.be/UrisQ_niyvE   Follow John on Twitter at www.twitter.com/johnpcordray   Learn more about John at www.johncordray.com   Support the showRate t

Overcoming Unhealthy Family Patterns   As anyone ever told you, You are just like your mom or You are just like your dad? Or, maybe you have thought those words yourself. John talks about ways you can overcome unhealthy family patterns that you may have learned as a child growing up. Some of you respond to this in one of two ways: Shame or Denial. Feelings of shame, regret, and resentment will destroy your self-confidence and effect your relationships. Feelings of denial can come across as selfish, self-centeredness and outright refusal to change. Both ways of handling unhealthy family patterns are, well... unhealthy. If you want to build your self-confidence or become more humble you must be willing to work on your stuff. John will encourage and admonish you to start working on yourself and to (once and for all) overcome the unhealthy patterns that were passed down from your family! *** Follow John on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/johnpcordray Find out more about John on his website at http://

Cynicism is Poison   Cynicism is poison and it will destroy you and everyone around you. A critical attitude will tear down people who are the closest to you. A cynical person is a negative person. Someone who always complains about something. In this episode, John talks about the cure and how you can change from a negative person to a more relaxed, fun and positive person. Learn how to change the way you look at life and start enjoying life. --- You can watch this episode of The Mental Health Show here https://youtu.be/Wdg7-wM-Zro   Find out more about John on his website www.johncordray.com   Join John's Facebook Group here www.facebook.com/groups/keepcalmacademy   Support the showRate the show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider providing an honest rating of the show here www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/reviews/new . Disclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licen

Have You Thought About Clinical Trials? If you have a diagnosis (mental illness or a chronic disease) you may want to consider participating in a clinical trial. Clinical trials help researchers discover new breakthroughs in scientific research and you might be able to help. Clinical trial sites are often looking for volunteers to help with a particular study such as BiPolar, Alzheimer's Disease, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Diabetes, etc.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for a clinical study look up clinical research sites near where you live. Many times you will be compensated and travel to the research site is covered as well.    --- John Cordray is a National Certified Therapist. Follow John on Twitter @JohnPCordray and at www.johncordray.com     Music: Eternal Hope by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100238 Artist: http://inc

I Give Up! You've been there, right? You have a bad day, a bad week, a bad month, a bad year. Things don't always go the way we want them to. The temptation is to give up and give in. To withdraw from life. But, you've got to find the good and positive, even in a bad situation. You have to work at your emotional endurance and it takes work. You can also watch this at youtube.com/c/johnpcordray   Find me on Twitter & johncordray.com Support the showRate the show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider providing an honest rating of the show here www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/reviews/new . Disclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licensed therapist for help. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If You Have Anxiety, Stop Believing This! If you have anxiety, the chances are very high that you have believed this. In this episode, John talks about what you need to stop believing and what you need to start doing. Anxiety is a horrible and debilitating illness and can make you a prisoner in your own mind. Living with anxiety is hard enough as it is, but if you believe this it will make your life much more lonely and miserable. What Do You Need To Stop Believing? Stop believing that you are worthless! Do you suffer from anxiety? Yes. Is it so hard to function during the day? Yes. Does your anxiety keep you from really enjoying life? Yes. But, your anxiety does not have to keep you a prisoner. I want you to try to start countering your negative thoughts about yourself, and start believing the truth - YOU are worthy. YOU are a good person. YOU have value.  When you start believing that you are a failure, unworthy, crazy, or not good enough, then you give in to your anxiety. And when you give in, you'll g

How to Help Someone with Social Anxiety   Social anxiety is a big problem around the world. Many people with social anxiety often keep it to themselves and they suffer in silence.  In this episode John talks about how to help someone with social anxiety and things you should never do. If you are one of the millions who suffer from social anxiety John offers you support and encouragement as well. There is help and hope for you if you live with social phobia. It's not easy, it can be scary, and often lonely, but social anxiety is treatable. You can get help if you are ready to ask for it. One of the worst things you can do is allow your social anxiety to win each and every day. This episode is to honor all of you who are affected by social anxiety. To learn more about Keep Calm Academy and more about John, visit www.johncordray.com *** Thank you for listening to my show. It would mean a lot to me if you took a few seconds to leave a honest and kind review. This will help me be able to reach more people with

Are Panic Attacks Real? Some may say no, others may say maybe. This question has been around for years from people who don't understand anxiety and panic attacks. People who don't experience anxiety, or at least their unwilling to admit they have anxiety, are likely to assume that panic attacks are simply all in someone's head.  Perhaps people who are overly sensitive and dramatic say their having a panic attack, but it's just overblown worry. For the person who questions the legitimacy I want to let you know, yes, panic attacks are real. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 2.7% of the U.S. population have panic attacks.  Panic attacks are a real, and they are a real problem for millions of people. Don't take panic attacks lightly and please, don't judge someone who experiences panic attacks. If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from panic attacks I want to encourage you to tell someone whom you trust. Don't suffer in silence and alone. Anxie

Overcoming Entrepreneurial Burnout with Chris Ducker In this episode I talk with Chris Ducker, a serial entrepreneur, author, business owner, keynote speaker, and founder of Youpreneur. If you are a business owner or an online entrepreneur you know doubt have experienced burnout. If you haven't yet, you will. Stress is a major cause of physical problems that can not only ruin your business, but it can send you to the hospital. That's exactly what happened with Chris. Chris goes deep and is not afraid to tell everyone his personal bouts with stress and burnout. Chris owns a large company in the Philippines with over 400 employees, he is a highly sought after keynote speaker, an author, a podcaster with a very large following, the host of Tropical Think Tank and the founder of Youpreneur mastermind group. Chris is one busy and successful entrepreneur. Chris is all about working hard and smart, but he also knows his limits. He learned the hard way. Now Chris Ducker talks about how his lesson of not taki

Depression Sucks, You Can't Just Snap Out of It   Depression affects millions of people all over the world, yet so many live in isolation and shame because of it. Even worse, people in their lives tell them to just snap out of it. Depression does not work like that. You can't simply wish it away or turn off a switch. Depression is a miserable leech that won't go away easily. To tell someone to just "snap out of it" makes the depression worse and only makes the person with depression feel like even more of a loser. This episode is for those who suffer from depression as well as those who don't understand what depression does to someone. John talks about the number 1 key that we all need to do to make it better for every one.  We all must be in agreement with this if we want to break the stigma of mental illness. Depression does not make you weak, weird or stupid, but people can. *** This episode is brought to you by Keep Calm Academy. Keep Calm Academy is an 8 week online course to help

What Panic Attacks Feel Like   Am I Having A Heart Attack? Yes, it’s possible that what you think is a heart attack is actually a very intense and out of control emotion. Often, panic attacks feel like something much more ominous than what it really is. Panic attacks (also called anxiety attacks) can feel very scary and are often confused with heart attacks. It’s true that the symptoms of a panic attacks can mimic a heart attack, but the two are very different. One is emotional the other is physical. I want to be very clear here. If you think you’re having a heart attack please go to the hospital right away. Don’t try to convince yourself that it’s nothing. It’s something.  Don’t ignore it. PANIC ATTACKS FEEL LIKE YOU’RE DYINGIt’s far better to go to the hospital thinking you’re having a heart attack (but you’re experiencing a panic attack instead) than the other way around. Panic attacks can feel very scary and a natural thought is  – you’re dying! Many people who have panic attacks think they are going to d

The Most Common Mental Illness in the US   In this episode John reveals the most common mental illness in the United States. John thinks that this is the most common mental illness in the world. What do you think it is? Here is a list of potential disorders: 1. Depression 2. Stress 3. Anxiety 4. ADHD One of these mental illnesses attributes to 40 million adults in the US. These numbers are staggering, but the good news is that this mental illness is highly treatable.   This episode of The John Cordray Show is sponsored by KeepCalmAcademy.com Keep Calm Academy is an 8 week online course designed to help you learn to keep calm from imbalanced emotions.   To learn more about John Cordray visit www.johncordray.com or at www.twitter.com/johnpcordray     Smells Like Humans Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the showRate the show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider providing an honest rating of the show here www.mentalhealthtodayshow.

Stop Complaining About Your Hot Mess And Do Something About It This is #RealTalk about your hot mess. John challenges you to stop complaining about your hot mess and start doing something about it in this episode. There's a time and place to be down and depressed about your hot mess, but you can't stay there forever. You are the only one that can get you out of the negative thinking and stuck feeling, and it's about time you did something about it. John talks about 5 Action Points that you can do to start doing something about your hot mess. Do Something: 1. Talk to a close friend. Don't lean on them too heavily though. 2. Read a book. 3. Listen to podcasts. 4. Go to a therapist. 5. Join KeepCalmAcademy.com The point is, there comes a time when enough is enough and you just need to do something. It's time to get off of your butt and start working on yourself. Contest: John is offering a contest to purchase Keep Calm Academy for $1.00. Rules: 1. Use your smart phone to record a short video

Developing The Right Mindset With Anxiety If you live with anxiety you know how hard it can be just to get through the day. Wouldn't be nice if there was a "switch" that you could turn off your anxiety? If you struggle with anxiety it's critical to learn and understand how to develop the right mindset on how to think and live with it. It's possible to bring emotional balance back to your life and learn how to keep calm, but it's hard work and will take a lot of determination and motivation to keep going when you want to give up. Developing the right mindset with anxiety starts with your belief system. What do you believe about yourself in the midst of your anxiety? Do you tend to give into the lies of your inner critic that tells you that you are not good enough, a loser, a failure? Or can you refuse to believe the lies and choose to focus on the positives in your life instead? John talks about why it's so important to start developing the right mindset with your anxiety and how to

How to Overcome Self-Doubt   Self-Doubt is one of the most common emotional barriers people from all walks of life encounter. It's a given that you'll have some self-doubt, but what you do with that doubt will determine your outcome. Self-doubt creeps in and robs you of reaching your full potential and therefore achieving your dreams. Don't allow your self-doubt to keep you from reaching your dreams. In this episode, John will walk you through what you can start working on and give you the inspiration and motivation you need to keep moving forward, even with self-doubt. It's far better to fail at trying, than failing to try. If you never try, you will always have regret.  Learn what you can do to work on overcoming your self-doubt. This episode was brought to you by Keep Calm Academy. Keep Calm Academy is an 8 module course loaded with helpful lessons and resources to help you keep calm right from your mobile device. To learn more visit www.KeepCalmAcademy.com *** You can learn more about John

The 4 Rules of Emotional Engagement Okay, so you struggle with an emotional issue. Maybe anxiety, depression, fear, anger, or some other emotional struggle. What are you going to do about it? Many people lose hope, give up, and live a defeated life. But, that's not you! You don't want to live in defeat and give up on life. You need to work on the 4 Rules of Emotional Engagement: Rule 1. Don't Be Naive.  Learn and understand your struggle. Know thy enemy and do something about it. Rule 2. Don't Give Up.  Don't allow your struggle to defeat you. Rule 3. Don't Give In. Don't listen to your negative thoughts any longer. Rule 4. Don't Lose Hope. Don't think help is not available. You need to look for help and be willing to ask for help.   This episode is sponsored by Keep Calm Academy. Keep Calm Academy is a membership site designed to help people like you learn to keep calm from emotional struggles. To learn more visit www.keepcalmacademy.com   Check out John's website at w

Stress: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly How much stress do you have in your life? Listen to this episode to know where to start bringing calm back to your life. Stress is a major reason for many physical problems including heart attacks, burn out and high blood pressure. A certain amount of stress is good, but most people have an over abundance of stress in their life. The are four main stressors in our lives: 1. Relationships 2. Finances 3. Situation 4. Health Do you know where your stress is coming from? If so, what are you doing about it to make a lasting life change? Listen to what John has to say about stress and what the first thing you should be doing is.   This episode is brought to you by: KEEP CALM ACADEMY The only membership site designed to help you keep calm from anxiety, stress, anger, and fear all from your mobile device. To learn more visit www.keepcalmacademy.com   To visit John's website go to www.johncordray.com   Smells Like Humans Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human beha

Why You Hate Crowds And What To Do About It When you're in a place with a lot of people and you freak out inside, your heart beats fast, your mind races, than you have social anxiety.  If you hate crowds and if you have social anxiety you're not crazy.  In this episode John talks about why you need to accept the fact you have social anxiety, but not like it. John offers some practical action steps that you can take to face your fear of crowds. Don't let the invisible anxiety leach suck the life out of you. Find out what you can do to start to face and fight your fear of crowds. You have more power than you realize, and John wants to help you discover that power so you can gain the confidence you need to be in a crowd without freaking out. This episode is brought to you by the FREE Keep Calm Survival Kit. The only survival kit to help bring emotional balance back to your life. The Keep Calm Survival Kit contains 4 video & audio lessons plus printable worksheets that follow each lesson. Take adv