Maddy Ellberger is a therapist specializing in DBT, with extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma. She joins the show to discuss how to use DBT skills to change behavior including common impulsive habits we all engage in (overeating, stress eating, impulsive texting etc). She answers listener questions including how to build trust with ourselves while continuing to act in ways we would like to change, how to break bad habits, how to find joy in the mundane, how to practice acceptance, how to sleep better, how to not be dependent on external circumstances & so much more.    This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.   Get 20% off your first order of Sakara at www.Sakara.com/Blonde or use the code BLONDE at checkout.    This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find more balance with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/Files today to get 10% off your first month.   Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your purchase. Head to AthleticGreens.com/BlondeFiles to redeem.    For a limited time, Alo Moves is offering my listeners a free 30-day trial PLUS 50% off an annual membership at AloMoves.com and all caps code BLONDE    For a limited time, House of Macadamias is offering listeners a free box of their best-seller, Namibian Sea Salted Macadamia Nuts (worth $35) with your purchase at houseofmacadmias.com/blonde  +20% your whole order with code BLONDE   Visit CleanSimpleEats.com and use code BLONDE at checkout for 20% off your first order.   Produced by Dear Media