Barbara, who spoke in my podcast “NEED TO STOP DRINKING?” and told of her journey into sobriety, is back in this podcast discussing ONE YEAR OF SOBRIETY. Her vulnerable, honest and heartfelt sharing is beautiful and inspiring. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patricia-bay/support

Dr. Patty and Barbara talk candidly about Barbara’s journey into sobriety. She discusses Dr Patty challenging her, and Barbara diving into the challenge, of a 90-in-90… learn what that is and if you are brave enough to step into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patricia-bay/support

Life is full of adversity. Sometimes a hot, steamy mess gets plopped into our hands. How do YOU deal with the stresses? Do you feel victimized, blame or act out with frustration and anger? This episode will help you learn how to recognize it and further your emotional development. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patricia-bay/support

Bullying is not just a problem in our schools, there are adults that purposely target others with attempts to ruin them. Trying to emotionally devastate, diminish a reputation, or financially harm a person or business can be TARGETED BULLYING. Dr. Patty joins Linda Bott, owner of KCNR Radio, on her show to discuss this difficult issue. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Caregiving a loved one can been extremely difficult and exhausting. Thinking of needing to “place” them or get help can be complicated and frustrating. Marianne Siefert of Marianne’s Senior Placement Services joins me and gives a wealth of information on this issue. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Hanging onto old issues, hurts and problems can ruin the intimacy and safety of your relationship. Learn how to work them out to get “current” and then how to guard that precious space. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Nicknames can have an endearing impact or a traumatic effect on a person. Many people have childhood trauma surrounding nicknames they were given. It is also a way we let people know that we feel close to them. How have nicknames affected you? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

More than just picky eating, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is a serious and challenging eating disorder. Learn the symptoms and dangers of ARFID. Special guest, Allison, age 15, takes us through her struggles with this extremely difficult disorder. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Learn why you put things off and how to overcome this difficult… and annoying… behavior. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Many people are too efficient with their words. They bark out orders or assume the person they are speaking to knows that “please or thank you” is implied. When you learn to lead with your soft side, you can connect much better with the people you care about. You do not become some kind of door mat. People just like you… not just love you, but like you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Doctors, nurses, medics, EMT’s, techs of all types and ER personnel constantly handle life and death situations. These heroes often struggle with PTSD and stuff it under in order to keep on keeping on. This episode will address these issues and not only encourage them to get help, but let everyone know some of the emotional hazards they face. Dennis Blocker II, author of CLEAR, joins Dr. Patty to reach out to these heroes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Everyone has their emotional weak spots that can be triggered. If you have trauma in your history or currently struggle with PTSD or you are just trying to live a peaceful life, understanding your triggers is empowering. Learning how to regulate your response is even more advanced. Let’s do this. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

If you have considered plastic surgery, for reconstruction, cosmetic or medical reasons, this episode will give you a lot of great information. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Maximilian “Max” Malotky, MD, joins Dr. Patty to discuss why people have such surgeries, what to expect and keeping reasonable expectations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

When your behavior or someone else's behavior does not match their words, it creates problems. Intention does not equal action and that equals trouble. Learn how to talk about this issue AND more importantly, fix YOUR OWN behavior to match your words. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

A well done, sincere apology is incredibly valuable. It furthers trust and intimacy in relationships as well as making you feel better about yourself. Leave how to make this a sincere part of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Making changes in your life to improve your physical and mental health starts with small changes. Learn how to STOP something and START something to get your changes going. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

CYBERBULLYING is a bigger problem than most people realize. It is an appalling, horrific issue for many, especially for teens. Understanding what to look for can help save your loved ones sanity and sometimes their life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

How do you do anger? Learning to look below your anger can help you become a more emotionally developed, communicative person. All of your relationships will benefit from this personal growth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

If you, or someone you care about, is facing a terminal illness, this episode will openly address issues many are afraid to talk about. Richard Malotky, MD joins Dr. Patty to discuss this sensitive topic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Do you, or someone you know, often use sarcasm? Many use sarcasm to keep others and themselves in check. To deepen your relationships and grow emotionally, learn how and why you do sarcasm. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

Do you ever wonder if you are addicted to gourmet coffee or social media? Does that nightly drink make you wonder if you are pushing any limits? Addictions where we regularly try to run from our feelings or "treat ourselves" or try to shut out the world for a bit, might be a "call to consciousness" about what is going on inside. This is not about alcoholics or drug addiction, it is about the everyday escapism that most people mobilize to cope with life. What is your addiction? Is it harming...

Good sex... Bad sex... No Sex... Whatever you struggle with in your sexual relationship, it is probably fixable. You have to be able to talk about it and get working on solutions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

There are signs and symptoms that suicidal children often show. It is not unheard of in children as young as 5-years-old, and possibly younger. Listening to this episode could help save a life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support

BURNOUT can happen with your job, a relationship, caregiving or just about anything you must do on a regular basis. It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms and begin to create change before you sink too low. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patricia-bay/support