In this episode of the CBT Coaching Podcast, Dr. Barry explores why people hire a coach and how coaching actually helps create real, lasting change. Drawing from his background as a licensed counselor turned coach, he explains how CBT-based coaching supports people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in negative thinking patterns. Listeners will learn the most common reasons people seek coaching, how coaching differs from therapy, and what the coaching process looks like—from setting realistic goals to building practical skills and accountability. This episode breaks down coaching in simple, relatable terms and shows how coaching helps people think differently, take action, and move forward with confidence. If you’re looking for personal growth, clarity, and practical tools for change, this episode is for you.

In this deeply personal episode of the CBT Coaching Podcast, Dr. Barry explores the pain and complexity of grief after losing a beloved pet. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles and his own experience losing his cherished golden retriever, Sadie, he discusses why pet loss hurts so deeply, how grief affects our thoughts, emotions, body, and nervous system, and why this loss is often misunderstood or minimized.

Listeners will learn compassionate, practical ways to cope with grief, navigate guilt and deep sadness, understand the non-linear grief process, and gently move forward without letting go of love. The episode also offers grounding tools, self-talk strategies, and guidance on community support, memorials, and readiness for another pet.

This episode is a reminder that pet loss is real loss, grief deserves care, and healing happens in connection—you don’t have to go through it alone.

Work With Dr. Barry One-on-One

If you’re ready to take the next step and want personalized support, you can sign up for individual CBT coaching. Dr. Barry will help you identify your patterns, challenge outdated beliefs, strengthen your coping skills, and build the emotional clarity needed to reach your goals.

You deserve a life that feels healthier, happier, and more aligned with who you want to be — and you don’t have to do it alone. Find contact information and coaching details in the show notes.

Dr. Barry

561-685-0222

barrygregory1955@gmail.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended as medical advice, and we recommend that individuals consult with a licensed medical doctor and/or a mental health professional for questions about their health and care.

BIO: Dr. Barry M. Gregory Ed.D., M.Ed., BA brings over 30 years of professional experience in mental health, addiction recovery, and behavioral change to his coaching work. He has served as a professor, clinical director, national trainer, consultant, author, and coach, with expertise grounded in evidence-based approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

What distinguishes Dr. Gregory’s work is the integration of formal training and lived experience. Having navigated significant personal adversity and successfully rebuilt his life, he brings authentic empathy, realism, and credibility to the coaching process — pairing theory with practical application.

Podcast Episode Description

CBT Coaching Strategies: How to Stop Negative Thinking and Transform Your Life

In this powerful episode of The CBT Coaching Podcast, Dr. Barry, a former professor, national trainer, clinical director, author, and consultant with over 30 years of experience, breaks down the hidden force that quietly shapes your emotional life, your habits, and your success: negative, distorted thinking.

You’ll discover how patterns like catastrophizing, mind-reading, all-or-nothing thinking, and faulty assumptions about failure can hold you back from achieving your goals, improving your relationships, building confidence, and living the life you know you’re capable of.

This episode teaches you how CBT coaching empowers you to:

• Recognize distorted thoughts
• Challenge inaccurate beliefs
• Replace old patterns with balanced, realistic thinking
• Regulate emotions more effectively
• Strengthen relationships and communication
• Build healthier habits
• Respond with intention instead of reacting out of stress, fear, or insecurity

Dr. Barry guides you step-by-step through the core principles of Cognitive Behavioral Theory — showing how your thoughts shape your feelings, and your feelings shape your actions — and how changing one part of this chain can change your life.

You’ll learn why mindfulness is essential for emotional growth, how core beliefs are formed, and how CBT tools allow you to break free from old patterns that keep you stuck.

This episode is designed to help you think better, feel better, and live better — starting today.

Work With Dr. Barry One-on-One

If you’re ready to take the next step and want personalized support, you can sign up for individual CBT coaching. Dr. Barry will help you identify your patterns, challenge outdated beliefs, strengthen your coping skills, and build the emotional clarity needed to reach your goals.

You deserve a life that feels healthier, happier, and more aligned with who you want to be — and you don’t have to do it alone. Find contact information and coaching details in the show notes.

Dr. Barry

561-685-0222

barrygregory1955@gmail.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended as medical advice, and we recommend that individuals consult with a licensed medical doctor and/or a mental health professional for questions about their health and care.

BIO: Dr. Barry M. Gregory Ed.D., M.Ed., BA brings over 30 years of professional experience in mental health, addiction recovery, and behavioral change to his coaching work. He has served as a professor, clinical director, national trainer, consultant, author, and coach, with expertise grounded in evidence-based approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

What distinguishes Dr. Gregory’s work is the integration of formal training and lived experience. Having navigated significant personal adversity and successfully rebuilt his life, he brings authentic empathy, realism, and credibility to the coaching process — pairing theory with practical application.