//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~c0cdbe1326aadfd18cb230f2299ad7edf02543cd7a2767532af35a0959ec5024 A therapist and a personal trainer work on erasing the line between mental and physical health. Also, as Eric the Trainer likes to put it, "A podcast about getting your sh!t together." More info on Facebook and at www.Therapistandatrainer.comOriginal music by Mason Romanak Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:20:38 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/13527450-when-is-enough.mp3 Eric and Justin  discuss how a person and athlete quantifies enough. After a story about a recent trip to Iowa classic literature is cited by the therapist. Meanwhile, a famous innovator comes to mind for the trainer.  Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/13527450-when-is-enough.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/13076168-when-grown-ups-need-to-grow-up.mp3 Just because we're adults doesn't mean we've grown up completely. In this episode Justin and Eric look into some new ideas about maturing. As always the rocks turned up show us new looks at metal, behavior and physical ideas that we might not always consider. Bonus... Find out what spontaneous phrase made Justin's brain light up like up with both intrigue and disdain. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/13076168-when-grown-ups-need-to-grow-up.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/11945299-resolve-to-evolve.mp3 New Years resolutions are virtually an American tradition, but what does it take to be successful? On this episode Justin and Eric break break their hiatus, as well as break down their most important advice to create lasting change in anyone's mental and physical health.  Thu, 29 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/11945299-resolve-to-evolve.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/11945299-resolve-to-evolve.mp3 New Years resolutions are virtually an American tradition, but what does it take to be successful? On this episode Justin and Eric break break their hiatus, as well as break down their most important advice to create lasting change in anyone's mental and physical health.  Thu, 29 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/11945299-resolve-to-evolve.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/11945299-resolve-to-evolve.mp3 New Years resolutions are virtually an American tradition, but what does it take to be successful? On this episode Justin and Eric break break their hiatus, as well as break down their most important advice to create lasting change in anyone's mental and physical health.  Thu, 29 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/11945299-resolve-to-evolve.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/10892145-all-things-will-come-to-an-end-or-at-least-a-hiatus.mp3 On this final episode of Therapist and a Trainer, Justin and Eric explore how to know when things should end and the best way to do it. Diving deeper into topics such as: Natural reactions to finality Ending things at a good point The desire to have more There’s a first time for everything and a last time for everything Inspiring hope Momento Mori Contemplating the end Counting your Mondays Contemplating death to enhance the presence Tomorrow is never promised Making things meaningful Finishing Strong Why does finality feel negative How do you know when to quit Seth Godin Repeating patterns Diversify The value of settling and good enough Tolerating deterioration Hopeful for change When does quitting make things better When the purpose is served When you gave your best Associating ending with failure Building trust with clients Ending therapy  Ending relationships with clients Having new problems If you’re out of problems you’re out of business... Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/10892145-all-things-will-come-to-an-end-or-at-least-a-hiatus.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/10785407-what-does-physical-and-mental-health-really-look-like.mp3 In this episode, Justin and Eric try to answer "what does it really mean to be fit?", and "what does mental health really look like?". Diving into topics such as...  How mental and physical health affects how we interact with others Weight loss through exercise Breathing easier  Quality of life improvements through fitness Self-esteem and mood boost Being uncomfortable with your physical situation Making good decisions and having boundaries Being able to think clearly about what you should and shouldn’t do Delayed outcomes Instant feedback  Outcome bias in decision making Subjectivity and being human How do you know when you need therapy Interpreting problematic behaviors Using big words Instilling confidence and positioning authority Looking good makes you feel good Being capable and not working too hard  Moving through space and time with ease Measuring your fitness against others Different kinds of fitness Being a friend to yourself Seeing yourself accu... Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/10785407-what-does-physical-and-mental-health-really-look-like.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/10490656-going-the-distance.mp3 After Eric completes one of his biggest long term goals by completing the Boston Marathon, he and Justin sit down to talk about what it takes to stay on the path for the long haul to achieve big things. Deep dive topics include: Achieving long term goals Running your first marathon The 126th Boston Marathon Being consistent Immersing yourself with people who have what you want Becoming an athlete Wanting to be a strong person The athletic model High pain thresholds Handling loss Making something your identity  Change the way you are by changing the way you see yourself Being a poser or a hypocrite  Aspiring to an identity You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with Learning quicker from experienced people Being the runt of the pack Being the rookie Paying your dues No shortcuts Functional callouses  Toughness When can you push yourself more Individual experiences Qualifying for the Boston marathon Having support for long term go... Sat, 23 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/10490656-going-the-distance.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/10328348-the-abcs-of-stress-management.mp3 In this episode Justin and Eric argue about the definition of stress for 30 minutes, and then edit that part out. The end result is a lovely discussion about stress management and a rekindling of their friendship. Other topics include Definition of stress Spectrum of stress Adapting positively or negatively to stress Hypostress and atrophy Eustress and positive stress Distress and trauma Acute stress Chronic stress Athleticism and stress Stress management The difference between a perceived and actual threat Proximity of threat Adrenal dump versus drip Advantages of trained fighters Our feelings are stupid Elevated heart rate during stress Short term survival  Fight or flight response Focusing on what you can and can’t control Marcus Aurelius’  Fight, flight or freeze Contributing to the outcome Why people don’t vote Convincing people of your political views Breathe and move your body Not just waiting for something bad to happen Receding stress wi... Mon, 28 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/10328348-the-abcs-of-stress-management.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/10244511-if-there-were-shortcuts-to-health.mp3 Eric and Justin talk about simple things that act like shortcuts to health. Justin tries to attempt a new world record for saying "hyperlink" in a single podcast episode. Deeper diving into topic like... Episode 8: First Nutrition Habits https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/episodes/10069119 Simple things to boost mental health We re going to find what we look for Putting effort into finding the positive in things Gratitude journaling Body language behind positivity Law of attraction Being grateful for the state of the world Increasing wealth Declining deaths from childbirth, war, famine and plague Negative media Positive Psychology treatments Building on strengths Interpreting the external world The importance of breathing in exercise The intelligence of your breath Symptoms of a threatened nervous system Exercise as self induced stress Holding your breath when you exercise Sympathetic arousal posture  Holding your breath to recruit strength Decompressing with ex... Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894628/10244511-if-there-were-shortcuts-to-health.mp3