Feels Out Loud
Feels Out Loud shares candid conversations about real experiences, human emotions, and mental wellness. The show takes an honest, vulnerable look at what it means to live authentically and explores the ways in which we get there. Professional experience meets humor and humility as we navigate a healing journey of honoring feelings and becoming our truest selves. It’s messy. It’s hard. It’s worth it. Hosted by Becky McNattin, Tara Martini, and the Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness team, Feels Out Loud is an in-depth look at what it means to embrace emotion, be present, and celebrate our humanness, together. We are therapists, teachers, creatives, allies, and dreamers committed to supporting and connecting our community through meaningful discussions. Join us in living and sharing mental health every day with Feels Out Loud. Learn more about the show at: https://www.becomingtogethermn.com/
Episodes
A phrase used by therapists time and time again is, “Let it out. A good cry is so healing.” This phrase might be common, but how often do we take the time to dig into the why behind it? Tune into this episode as hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini explore the healing power of…
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 58: the Power of Tears first appeared on AM 950.
What exactly is “emerging adulthood,” and why does it feel both exciting and terrifying all at once? Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as they chat with therapists Emily Higgins and Robin Melville about the unique mental health hurdles facing 18 to 25-year-olds today. The group dives into identity exploration, the “instability” of your…
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy- what is that?! As a therapeutic modality often used to help regulate emotion and develop awareness of self, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) can provide incredibly useful strategies to maintain mental wellness. In this episode, join host Becky McNattin, as she invites trained DBT therapist Kristen Schmidt-Shay to the show. The two of…
What is lifestyle medicine? What is included and how can foundational aspects of life like sleep and physical activity impact our mental wellbeing? Tune into this episode as hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini invite integrative health providers Melissa Claar and Laurie Geddes on the show to talk through these concepts!
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 55: Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health first appeared on AM 950.
Our polarized political spectrum has impacted the realm of mental health and relational interactions in many different ways. Fractures in long-term, sometimes life-long relationships are occurring based on political differences. Tune in to this episode as hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini bring special guest Stefanie Mach onto the show! Stefanie, with her wealth of…
Have you noticed the use of the word “toxic,” to describe pretty much anything? Toxic positivity, toxic parenting, toxic environment, toxic masculinity, toxic relationships…the list goes on. We use this word to describe circumstances and situations, but what are we really saying? In this episode, hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini discuss the concept of…
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In this episode, hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini discuss the concept of wintering. Maybe you have wondered what this term means, or what it looks like? Join Becky and Tara for a conversation that explores wintering through various perspectives including the world of literature, Chinese and modern medicine, the mental health world, and our…
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Minnesota has experienced tragedy. For those of you who are feeling the entire spectrum of emotion right now…we are with you. In this episode, Tara and Becky will reflect on the rawness of despair and how we can respond to ourselves with compassion when hope feels too heavy. We will process how to express emotion…
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 51: When Hope Feels Too Heavy first appeared on AM 950.
Have you heard of PMDD? Have you wondered what this diagnosis is? According to the National Institute of Health, 5-8% of women have moderate to severe premenstrual symptoms that cause significant challenges to functioning and fit criteria for PMDD. In this episode, hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini invite clinical therapist Molly Jockheck on the…
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What do you know about hypnotherapy? What images or ideas come to mind when you think about this as a tool for emotional and psychological processing? In this episode, hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini invite hypnotherapist Calvin Hedberg on the show to explore hypnotherapy as a modality for mental health care. Come learn with…
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 49: What is hypnotherapy? first appeared on AM 950.
In a country where we engage with modern comforts all the time, have you ever wondered about the ways this might disserve our mental wellness? Embracing discomfort, a topic made more popular by author Michael Easter in his book The Comfort Crisis, can be a helpful tool in harnessing resilience and personal capacity. In this…
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 48: The Comfort Crisis first appeared on AM 950.
In this episode, hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini invite trauma therapists Amanda Sullivan and Amy Gold to process through specific trauma treatments utilized in therapy settings. With all of them trained in different trauma modalities, discussion includes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, accelerated resolution therapy, narrative exposure strategies, and brainspotting. Tune in to…
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Seventy percent of adults worldwide experience some type of trauma in their lifetime. With the prevalence of trauma, there is a significant impact to individuals, families, and communities as a result. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as they invite trauma therapists Amanda Sullivan and Amy Gold, to explore as a group how trauma…
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 46: Exploring Trauma first appeared on AM 950.
We live in a country that has trained us to be fast paced and in a constant search for more. In this episode, hosts Tara Martini and Becky McNattin will explore a different pace. A slower pace. They will explore the art of cozy and togetherness and the impact this state of mind can have…
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 45: Hygge: the Art of Cozy first appeared on AM 950.
Metaphor, journaling, and storytelling can be highly effective processing strategies in therapy and are fundamental to the arena of poetry therapy. Wondering what this type of therapy is, what it looks like, and how you can integrate some of the basics into your own daily life? As a poetry therapy practitioner herself, Becky McNattin leads…
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 44: What is Poetry Therapy? first appeared on AM 950.
LGBTQ teens and young adults experience mental health struggles at higher rates, including anxiety depression and suicidal ideation. According to The Trevor Project, in 2024, 39% of LGBTQ+ youth had considered suicide in the last year. These statistics are staggering and are impacted by societal discrimination and access to care. Join hosts Becky McNattin and…
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We say so often that everyone has a story, yet when we are living that story, we may feel very alone. Unaware that the person walking passed us might be living a similar storyline. Support groups offer an opportunity for people to meet others living a story similar to ours. These groups give people a…
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 42: Mental Wellness Needs Support first appeared on AM 950.
In the last episode, we processed all about what boundaries are. In this episode, we take boundaries a step further and explore HOW to set them and why it can be challenging to stick to these. Tune in, as Becky McNattin and Tara Martini continue the conversation about boundaries with guests Robin Melville and Amanda…
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 41: How to Set Boundaries first appeared on AM 950.
Society promotes the use of boundaries to preserve and sustain mental wellness. But, what does this actually mean? Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, along with guests Robin Melville and Amanda Sullivan, as they explore definitions and myths around boundaries, mainstream media messages about it all, and what makes boundaries such a hot topic…
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 40: What are Boundaries? first appeared on AM...
In July, retailers start reminding us that the summer months will be coming to an end soon and kids will be back in school. Before we know it, it’s Fall and with the season, comes all the stressors of a new school year. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as they facilitate a discussion…
The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 39: Back to School Transitions first appeared on AM 950.
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