Ep. 3: Cliff Avril

A special edition of Big Ray's Garage Grind, taped in front of a live audience. Today's show: Differences Between Mental Health, Wellness and Illness (03:58), Fears About Mental Health (08:17), Radical Acceptance (12:01), Christopher Germer Mantra (15:49), Misconceptions of Mindfulness (22:39), Difficulties with Holidays (25:35), Doug Baldwin on Preparing for Retirement (43:31).

In today's episode: Taking care of someone (01:48), attributes of being a caregiver (06:11), dedication and selflessness (09:38), Mindful Therapy Group (14:38), after the impact program (19:46), what about the loved ones (20:00), building a network of trusting people (27:33).

In today's episode: Mindful Therapy Group (00:38), the power of impacting just one person with this podcast (01:34), resilience and grit (07:27), opening doors story (09:20), winning the day (16:24), developing resilience and grit (19:50), growth mindset (25:40), and you can overcome (36:46).

In today's episode: Power of Words (01:27), Words Can Build Someone Up or Tear Them Down (07:52), Ray Coaching High School Football at Lake Washington (11:52), Mindful Therapy Group (21:30), Self-Talk (22:58), Ripple Effect (31:25), and Ray's Challenge (44:15).

In today's episode: Mindful Therapy Founder, Derek Crain (00:45), Derek's background growing up (03:22), trauma (06:53), inspiration for doing mental health work (12:27), helping first timers with therapy (18:10), advice if therapy doesn't work the first time (24:13), Mindful Therapy Group (29:21), how Ray got connected with Mindful (30:05), holding onto your own mental health as a therapist (34:31), and how Derek and Mindful have supported Ray during his journey (38:32).

In today's show: Mindful Therapy Founders, Derek and Jessica Crain (1:00), a panel discussion with the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy (3:05), the feeling of insignificance (08:44), concept of re-framing (13:11), Mindful Therapy Group (20:08), community building and starting to "say yes" (20:49), and vulnerability (35:36).

In today's episode: Mindful Therapy Founders, Derek and Jessica Crain (1:11), Mental Health Awareness Month (3:34), Mental health surrounding the women's basketball tournament (08:19), Caitlin Clark and mental health (12:47), Mindful Therapy Group (19:23 ), Angel Reese and mental health (20:50), Impressed with how Angel and Caitlin handled everything (29:12), Mental health awareness month stats (39:21), Show up for your people (47:15).

Ray Roberts reflects on Pete Carroll on being authentic and the importance of mental health. Today's show: Ray's work with Special Olympics and Education (00:51), transformation power of inclusion (02:48), Mindful Therapy Group (08:20), celebrating Authenticity from Pete Carroll (09:25), Richard Diana – knowing awareness (11:20), creating safe spaces (22:16), the Promises of Giants (24:07), figuring out who you are (26:50), and a quote from Marianne Williamson (34:40).