by Matthew Pappas | Jun 25, 2018 | NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming, Overcoming Anxiety
If you think about the word, “dissociate”, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Maybe it’s nothing more than just wondering what that means exactly, so you hit up Google to find out. Or, if you are a survivor of trauma, it may conjure up...
by Matthew Pappas | May 16, 2018 | Anxiety Coach, NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming
The inner critic, that little nagging voice (or perhaps bullying voice) in our head that loves to do everything it can to demean us, steal our joy, minimize accomplishments, and generally keep us from ever feeling good about who we are and what we’re doing....
by Matthew Pappas | Apr 23, 2018 | Dr. Jennifer Guttman, Podcast, Rebuilding Your Self Esteem, Sustainable Life Satisfaction
One of the big things that so many of us seek in life is simply the desire to feel good, to feel happy. We want that feeling of being totally relaxed, not a care in the world…or the high of something exhilarating that gives you such a rush of being on top of the...
by Matthew Pappas | Apr 18, 2018 | Anxiety Coach, Coaching Blog, NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming
So exactly is an anchor anyway? Well, we’re not talking about a ship’s anchor, although that is a similar concept when it comes right down to it. In the same way that an anchor is meant to hold a ship in place, we can create a positive anchor to help us in virtually...
by Matthew Pappas | Apr 9, 2018 | Bipolar Disorder, Mental Health Advocacy, Podcast
If you live with a mental illness, or help support someone who lives with any type of mental illness, you know exactly what it’s like to be on the front lines, dealing with the every day struggles that come with things like Bipolar, DID, Depression, Anxiety,...
by Matthew Pappas | Apr 2, 2018 | Anxiety Coach, Coaching Blog, NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming, Trauma Recovery Coaching
I’m embarking on a new journey, and you’re invited to come along and experience this with me. Well to be truthful, I’ve already begun this journey, so we need to catch you up first before you can begin walking with me on this venture. Don’t worry though, it’s not too...
by Matthew Pappas | Mar 26, 2018 | Childhood Sexual Abuse Advocacy, Podcast
Have you ever had a vision for something? Something that could be a huge benefit to countless lives, and you thought to yourself…”man the world needs something like this, I need something like this”. So you start planning it out in your head and...
by Matthew Pappas | Mar 19, 2018 | Childhood Sexual Abuse Advocacy, Podcast
Giving a voice to those who have been silenced, what a powerful mission! Anytime you speak out on behalf of survivors of childhood trauma, you are doing just that, giving a voice to those who are not able to have their own. Sharing your story using your voice, your...
by Matthew Pappas | Mar 12, 2018 | Podcast, Self-Acceptance and Self-Love
As a survivor myself, and a coach who works with survivors, I am always honored to meet and talk to those who have overcome a traumatic past and are now using their story to help inspire others. Hearing them share the harrowing experiences of a past that many could...
by Matthew Pappas | Feb 25, 2018 | Narcissistic ABuse Recovery, Podcast, Rebuilding Your Self Esteem
Let’s talk about self-esteem…what a touchy subject that can be right?! Whether you’re a survivor of trauma or not, self-esteem is something that can be in a constant state of flux. How we feel about ourselves can vary greatly based on our past circumstances, and also...