When was the last time you reflected on where your time and energy was going to? Do you feel like you are currently engaging in people, places, and things that support your core values system? Today, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is breaking down what it means to live the quality over quantity lifestyle complete with tips for you to engage in your own self-assessment. Learn to understand what is serving you and what may NO longer be serving you well in your life.  In the spirit of practicing today's...

Have you ever felt frustrated with the dating scene, maybe wondered whether or not to try online dating? Feel like you are still looking for your other half?! With the holidays around the corner, sometimes this time can be hard—especially if you are single. Really at any time, embracing being single and or learning to create a life you love as well as find someone to spend in your life can be trying/difficult.  We are covering it all today: Whether you are single or dating someone right now,...

If you have been in the workforce at any level, any time in life, any age, whatever the case may be--then you may have come across a difficult coworker situation. Having a colleague who demonstrates toxic behaviors can be extremely stressful! Today on The Three L's Podcast, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is breaking down 5 different (difficult!) coworker archetypes, providing take action tips you can implement to deal with these different kinds of coworkers, and normalizing this unfortunate toxic...

Let's talk how to cope with post pandemic covid anxiety syndrome. Do you know why you feel anxious about COVID? Want tips to manage anxiety about COVID? In this video today, I'm sharing what Covid Anxiety Syndrome is and ways you can start managing anxiety. Anxiety about covid is real and is more common than you might think. Many times, anxiety stems from uncertainty and right now, there may be alot of uncertainty and anxiety in your life about COVID 19. Coping with COVID trauma is possible...

Have you ever wondered if and when it was time to end a friendship? Breaking up with a friend can be hard to do and you're not alone if 1. you've ever had to end a friendship or 2. you're struggling with understanding if the time is now to end the friendship! Sometimes you may stay in a friendship longer than you may want to due to a history with that person, or feeling like you've had them in your life forever. Today on The Three L's, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is breaking down 10 different signs...

Understanding motorphobia: how to know you have driving anxiety and what you should do to COPE! Driving anxiety, otherwise referred to at times as motorphobia, is actually a pretty common form of anxiety. Almost all forms of anxiety or phobias stem from an intense fear. Experiencing anxiety while driving or riding in a car can happen to just about anyone and because of a variety of different reasons. As an anxiety therapist, I always want to normalize different mental health issues, provide...

Are you familiar with relationship anxiety? Do you have generalized anxiety? Relationship anxiety can cause you to feel nervous or anxious in your romantic relationship. However, relationship anxiety can even show up in platonic relationships. Today on the Three L's Podcast, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is explaining exactly WHAT relationship anxiety is but also goes a step deeper to talk about the root causes of relationship anxiety and signs that relationship Anxiety may be causing you to feel...

Today on the Three L's, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is outlining problematic unregulated life coaching strategies and how to spot them. We are currently in the age of life coaching exploding onto the scene in our culture. Whether it is the Instagram coach, or motivational speakers like Rachel Hollis or Tony Robbins, there are several tactics to be aware of that most of these individuals appear to be using to gain followers and clientele.   Life coaching is a completely unregulated industry at this...

Start doing these 4 realistic things to grow your self confidence all backed by research and from a licensed mental health therapist! Building self-confidence is a process but definitely in the realm of possibility especially if you start using and doing these for realistic things on a daily basis. Self-confidence can become stunted because of negative past experiences or current life difficulties. Today’s episode on The Three L's is all about sharing 4 realistic strategies on building your...

If your mood changes as the seasons change or you know that you have symptoms of Seasonal Depression (AKA Seasonal Affective Disorder) then knowing how to combat and manage symptoms is key! Sometimes your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant to assist in managing symptoms and be empowered to explore this option if it feels right for you, but there are also several other holistic treatment options available. Listen in today as Rachel Ann Dine, LPC talks about 4 holistic treatment strategies...

Have you wondered why your mood changes as the seasons change? Do you notice year after year, your mood changes with the onset of fall or winter, even spring or summer? Today I'm talking all about what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, other wise known as Seasonal Depression and WHY it happens. Understanding how your body operates in conjunction with seasonal changes can be helpful in understanding how to cope. This episode first discusses mood changes that happen as the seasons change, and...

Ever wondered what happens in your first therapy appointment? Are you going to your first therapy appointment in the near future? I made this video to help ease any anxiety you may be feeling about starting therapy and understanding what to expect in your first counseling appointment! The hardest step can be reaching out to someone for help, so be proud of yourself for making that first appointment. Thinking about going to therapy or counseling (the terms are interchangeable!)? Watch as I...

Wondering if you should start therapy? I'm sharing the big signs therapy could be helpful for you especially if you're dealing with these things in your life! Starting therapy for the first time can absolutely feel scary and even hard to do. Sometime wondering if you're at the point where therapy would be helpful can even come up. As a licensed therapist, I often see clients who are starting therapy for the very first time and I want to normalize for YOU 1. How the making the first call to a...

Is high functioning anxiety the same thing as generalized anxiety disorder? What are the signs? Let's talk high functioning anxiety, what it looks like, why it can go unnoticed, and coping strategies for high functioning anxiety. In many ways, high functioning anxiety has seemingly positive traits to it (successful at getting a lot done, being a hard worker, being well-liked by others), but there are some root causes to high functioning anxiety I'm sharing today to help you along on your...

If you have anxiety or depression, at one point or another, you may have considered starting an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication. Or, you may be wondering for the first time whether or not you should start taking medication for symptoms of anxiety or depression. Today on The Three L’s podcast, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is breaking down most common pros and cons of starting and taking medication for anxiety or depression. This is a non-biased episode that is packed full of information to...

Conflict in life is unavoidable, but also, can be difficult to navigate! Whether you identify as a people pleaser, have difficulty being assertive, or are on the other side of the spectrum and feel high levels of anger when conflict arises, learning how to deal with conflict will always serve you well. Conflict resolution and management styles can vary greatly. Managing conflict is often something we learn to do based upon the models we had growing up, our experiences, and our unique...

Making friends in your 20's and 30's can take a whole different shape! This is a topic that Rachel Ann Dine, LPC has talked with many people about and today on The Three L's, she is breaking down the most common reasons making friends as an adult can be a bit more difficult. You also know that in addition to talking about the reasons why making friends as an adult can be a bit err, complicated, Rachel Ann also shares her favorite strategies for branching out and meeting new people. As always,...

Family dynamics! We all have them and they can fall on a spectrum of healthy to unhealthy. Today, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is analyzing a current relationship (Britney Spears and her father) to share about how upbringing can come into play in the present moment, toxic traits of family dynamics, screening questions to ask yourself, and also breaking down what's happening now with Jamie Spears stepping down from Britney's conservatorship and some potential problems with the ambiguity of him...

Andrew Cuomo is the latest to have been found to have used destructive leadership practices that are keen to what is called the toxic triangle. Why does abuse of power keep happening? What is the toxic triangle? Today on The Three L's, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is sharing her analysis on this most recent development with Cuomo, how the toxic triangle theory applies, the 9 traits of narcissistic personality disorder, and defining what sexual misconduct and harassment are in the workplace (and...

We've all had those moments where we didn't feel the most confident, or even good about ourselves. If not feeling good about yourself becomes chronic, though, this is when depression and severe anxiety can start entering into your life. Listen in to The Three L's today to hear Rachel Ann Dine, LPC break down how you can start implementing these strategies to feel more confident. You absolutely deserve to feel good about yourself no matter where you are in your life journey, what previous...

We all know Simone Biles has decided to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics, and today, as a therapist, I'm sharing my reaction along with info on Simone's journey in life, career explained, and how she has continued to overcome. Simone has been vocal about her mental health journey, paving a path to continue to destigmatize mental health.    Also discussed is information on the athlete mindset, high potential personalities, how identity can become engrained, and why mental health advocacy is...

Spiritual abuse is a real occurrence and can show up in a variety of ways and areas in life. Today on The Three L's, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC welcomes Natalie Kember, LCSW onto the show to discuss what spiritual abuse is, the signs, and the process for overcoming and healing. Join in as we discuss shaming language to watch out for, signs of leaders who are narcissistic or use manipulation, and how cults function. Spiritual abuse can occur on a spectrum and Natalie shares what it looks like on...

Where did feminine beauty ideals come from? When did make-up come about in popularity? And does the beauty industry capitalize on insecurities to push products? Listen in to The Three L's today as Rachel Ann Dine, LPC covers all these questions plus more! Be empowered to express yourself through make-up or without-and know that you can create and already are-your own beautiful just by being you. Want more or to connect for guest appearances, media interviews, or to work with Rachel Ann?...

What is love-bombing?! Love-bombing can be an intoxicating process and one that's hard to recognize. It can be easy to become swept up in love-bombing, but what happens when the façade of the narcissist or abusive person cracks? Listen in to The Three L's today as Rachel Ann Dine, LPC highlights the tell-tale signs of love-bombing, why love-bombing happens, and questions for reflection.  Articles used in the...