In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, explore relationship anxiety—what it is, how it shows up, and when it becomes more concerning.

With compassion and clarity, this conversation reframes anxiety not as a sign that something is “wrong,” but as an invitation to deepen self-awareness, strengthen emotional boundaries, and build healthier attachment.

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• What relationship anxiety is and why it’s so common
• Signs of relationship anxiety, including reassurance-seeking and overanalyzing
• How fear of abandonment and conflict fuels anxiety in relationships
• The push–pull cycle of closeness and distancing
• Over-functioning, people-pleasing, and emotional boundary challenges
• The difference between relationship anxiety and relationship OCD

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Dry January has become a popular reset after the holiday – but for many people, it raises bigger questions than expected. What role does alcohol play in your life? Is it helping you unwind, or quietly making things harder?

In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, explore what happens when you take a break from alcohol and start paying attention to how it affects your mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Rather than focusing on labels or rigid rules, they invite listeners into a curious, compassionate conversation about awareness and choice.

This episode offers insight into how alcohol interacts with anxiety, sleep, stress, and emotional regulation—and how even a short pause can reveal valuable information about your habits and needs.

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• Why Dry January can be a helpful mental and emotional reset
• How alcohol impacts anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
• The connection between alcohol use, sleep quality, and stress levels
• What cravings, routines, and urges can teach you about your coping strategies
• How to approach alcohol use with curiosity instead of shame
• Ways to navigate social pressure when you’re not drinking
• How taking a break can clarify your relationship with alcohol moving forward
• Why self-awareness—not perfection—is the goal

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In this episode of Everyday Therapy, hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, break down what mindfulness really is—and what it isn’t. They explore how being present, without judgment, can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and help you better understand what you need in the moment.

From real-life examples to simple, everyday practices, this conversation shows how mindfulness can become a powerful tool for managing anxiety, burnout, and emotional overload—without adding one more thing to your to-do list.

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