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Positively Midwest

by Steve Jurrens

This podcast in our hopes is to help spread positivity in our world through engaging thoughts, giving advice, having interviews that express some people's tough times and how they rise above! We have a Facebook page, Facebook Group, and an Instagram called Positively Midwest Podcast that support this through our posts! We hope you enjoy! Like, Comment, and Share it with all your cool friends! Thank you so much!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-jurrens/support

Episodes

#81 - SHOULD I TAKE AN ANTIDEPRESSANT?!

23m · Published 21 Jul 12:00

This week's episode Steve took a solo ride.

It's crazy to think that after over a year and a half of therapy, reading tons of positive quotes, and articles. That I could still slip into depression! Well, we have always been about being raw and organic on our show. So here we are talking about my starting journey for looking into an antidepressant with a doctor.

This week this episode is released I will be seeing a doctor to find advisement on what could help me the best. We will then talk it about it more on the shows as they develop.

This episode is packed full of information as if I was (which I was) researching it for myself! So here are a couple of links to check out if you like: https://www.cigna.com/individuals-families/health-wellness/hw/medical-topics/depression-ty6745 AND https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/living-with-mental-illness/medications/antidepressants/

So in theory antidepressants help you get that chemical brain imbalance fixed and you can perhaps go off of them! WE can learn together!

Thanks for the support everyone!

www.positivleymidwest.com

#staypostive

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#80 - THE POSITIVITY OF 4-H BY KAT JURRENS 😁

32m · Published 14 Jul 12:00

This week's episode Kat takes the reigns and discusses one of her life passions, 4-H.

I admit I had a negative outlook on this in the earlier part of my life with her, which I discuss in the episode. I have now grown respect for this organization and how it's positively affected my children!

You can search for a local 4-H organization in your area too! They are even global!!

Thanks for all the support everyone! We hope you enjoy!

Share with all you cool friends!

#staypositive

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#79 - ARGUE POSITIVELY WITH YOUR LOVED ONE

24m · Published 07 Jul 12:00

This week Kat and Steve tackle arguing! Which we still do like everyday! BUT holy smokes have we come a LONG way!! IT TAKES TWO!!!!

We found a great article on psychologytoday.com - called "10 Tips for Constructive Arguments with your Loved One" Link:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-fitness/201905/10-tips-constructive-arguments-your-loved-one

Give it a read for yourself! Then do MORE research! Then LEARN! Then APPLY!

Thanks!!!!!! Much Love!!!

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#78 - BEST POSSIBLE SELF PRACTICE - GGSC

24m · Published 30 Jun 12:00

In this week's episode we came across a "Happiness Practice" from the Great Good Science Center! https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/best_possible_self

It's a quick 15 minute practice they suggest you do once a day for 2 weeks. BE SPECIFIC! It really helps you find gratitude, perspective, and motivation!

Let us know how it went! [email protected]

www.positivelymidwest.com

#staypositive

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#77 - JERILYNN STEPHENS - "THE 5 F'S"

1h 8m · Published 23 Jun 12:00

Check out this week's episode with our new friend Jerilynn Stephens! Her resume is amazing and when you listen to this episode you'll understand! LOL!!

In sum she a Hollywood hairstylist, self image coach, author of "The Five F's", and speaker! Our mutual friend Kat Perkins hooked us up! She's SO cool!!

We discuss so many different perspectives and situations! We even talk a bit about her current bout with Ovarian Cancer!

The Five F's : Fearless - Feel - Figure - Faith - Focus!

Check her out at all these websites!!

Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/jerilynn.stephens

Her Book: - https://www.amazon.com/Five-Words-Manifesting-Your-Life/dp/0578587106/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PE6AL4N6BQAL&dchild=1&keywords=the+five+f+words&qid=1604535509&sprefix=the+five+f+%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1

Her website: - https://jerilynnstephens.com/

WE LOVED this episode! What a great chat! Please like, comment, share, and screenshot and tag us!

Thanks all!! Much Love! Stay Positive!

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#76 - SHANNA TOFT - "DRAMA FREE ZONE"

1h 4m · Published 16 Jun 12:00

In this week's episode we talk with actress Shanna Toft! She hails from Texas and like everything big there she just exudes confidence, positivity, and gratitude! What a great conversation!

We talk about her biz, how she came to that profession, and some great conversation about being positive, grateful, confident, and chasing your dreams!!

We can't thank her enough for doing this with us! Especially when she hooks up with Keanu Reeves! WHOA!! I know it'll happen! 😉

Check her out here! https://www.facebook.com/IMDbShannaToft/ AND her IMDB page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10110526/

Thanks for all your support friends!

We are online @ www.positivelymidwest.com

#staypositive

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EPISODE 75 - THE "PAW"SITIVE PSYCHOLOGY OF PETS! 😉

35m · Published 09 Jun 12:00

Hey PM fam!

This subject is near and dear to our little hearts and just knew there would be a great article on the positive effects of owning a pet! We found our ole buddies at positive psychology.com had just what we needed.

Link: https://positivepsychology.com/pets-mental-health/

It is pretty amazing what these pets can do for us! Share your story with us or send us stories @ [email protected]

Thank you VERY much!

#staypositive

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EPISODE 75 - THE "PAW"SITIVE PSYCHOLOGY OF PETS! 😉

35m · Published 09 Jun 12:00

Hey PM fam!

Link: https://positivepsychology.com/pets-mental-health/

It is pretty amazing what these pets can do for us! Share your story with us or send us stories @ [email protected]

Thank you VERY much!

#staypositive

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#74 - "5 WAYS TO MANAGE THE EMOTIONAL DISTRESS OF CANCER"

27m · Published 02 Jun 12:00

I, Steve, receive a newsletter from the Great Good Science Center in Berkley. Also, where Steve is taking some online courses to learn about "The Science of Happiness."

I came across this article the "5 Ways to Manage the Emotional Distress of Cancer"

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_manage_the_emotional_distress_of_cancer

We are all different and have different ways of dealing with things, but I felt this could help inspire or shed some light for someone. It seems we have all been afflicted by cancer in one way of another and IT SUCKS!

Thank you all for your continued support!

Online @ www.positivelymidwest.com

[email protected]

#staypositive

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EPISODE 73 - THE NATHAN WOODARD STORY - "RESET BUTTON"

1h 18m · Published 26 May 12:00

This inspirational story comes from true experience. We are so proud of Nathan's courage to tell his story and try to inspire others!

We are connected through a blended family. His mom and my step-grandma are sisters! I never would have guessed this is something he has struggled with!

Nathan shares his story of depression, struggles, and contemplated suicide. As we mention in the episode, below are some links to find help if you are struggling or even to learn how to help a friend or family member you feel could be struggling!

US Dept. of Veteran Affairs - https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/

The Suicide Prevention for Veterans - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans/

South Dakota Suicide Prevention - https://sdsuicideprevention.org/

Suicide Prevention Lifeline - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Thank you again to Nathan AND thank you to everyone for your support!

Don't forget if you or someone you know is struggling we will help you find therapy, rehab and even help you get started if you can't afford it!

Online @ www.positivelymidwest.com

#staypositive

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Positively Midwest has 102 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 86:29:44. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 3rd, 2024 05:12.