The ASSertive Podcast

We look at the connection between shame and confidence, coping with excess shame, and managing narcissism. We also tackle buzz word concepts of self-compassion, self-love, and self-care.

23 Touko 202451min

We explore the data shame provides and how it is important to us and the systems we are apart of. We define Narcissist Personality Disorder gaslighting, and cognitive dissonance. We also differentiate...

21 Touko 202448min

We explore how to determine if rules are adaptive or maladaptive, challenging maladaptive core beliefs, empathy & empathetic listening, and review the anatomy of an apology.

16 Touko 202447min

We explore the data guilt provides and how it is important to us and the systems we are apart of. We also discuss the unbalanced states of guilt, appropriate and inappropriate guilt and the guilt-ange...

14 Touko 202451min

We explore coping skills for pain, grief, heartbreak and other uncomfortable emotions in the whelm of pain. We also take you through guided imagery for healthy compartmentalization.

9 Touko 20241h

We explore pain, numbness, and hopelessness. We discuss common ways we numb, learned helplessness, the benefits of crying and briefly touch on grief and the grieving process.

7 Touko 202447min

We explore how to manage anxiety and stress for yourself and how to support those in your life struggling with anxiety. There are tons of coping skills packed into this one! We also take you through a...

2 Touko 202449min

We explore fear, anxiety, stress, and recklessness. We look at how to differentiate between managing and accommodating anxiety, and discuss procrastination, fear responses, hyper-arousal, and perfecti...

30 Huhti 202456min