Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a psychologist and best selling author of "Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety. " This week she joins The Work of Being Human to discuss her new book -- "Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use it Fearlessly." We dive into topics that matter today:

• What constitutes free speech and what does not.
• Why free speech is not only essential for individual mental health but for a mentally thriving community.
• Practical lessons on how we can improve our communication and listening skills.

This week is not to be missed if you need validation or affirmation that your voice matters. Simply because it's yours.

Buy "Can I Say That?" https://www.amazon.com/Can-Say-That-Matters-Fearlessly/dp/151078490X?crid=166QIZZQTY60B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.995VBdQCkilutA-gOCY_FSvZBcouBrMtNMiQbAIbKQfGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.C76UKBgvEHn1D9b6xWwvRvaD6myRTxO9ksoEx6xj6K8&dib_tag=se&keywords=carmichael+can+i+say+that&qid=1743424788&s=books&sprefix=carmichael+can+i+say+that%2Cstripbooks%2C105&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=ivba-20&linkId=d70a784201ad5aff3e5e7638b8b6b095&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Learn more about Chloe https://www.drchloe.com/

Judith Belmont is a veteran therapist, a mental health coach, and the prolific author of 11 books on mental health. Her message is simple: make sure your thoughts are rational. In this episode of the Work of Being Human, Judith guides us through the basics of cognitive behavioral therapy and discusses how our thoughts can easily lead us astray. Irrational thoughts become unwanted emotions and unwanted emotions contribute to problematic behaviors. You'll learn how to catch cognitive distortions before they take root and become destructive thought patterns. She expertly teaches "short cuts" you can use to train your brain to think rationally leading to a more optimistic, grounded approach to living.

Click these links to connect with Judith:

Judith's website: www.belmontwellness.com

Judith's Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Judith-A.-Belmont/author/B004CRN10I?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=144bdc96-4630-4ce2-bcd7-f97d5b1b295c

Most of us say we want peace—but what we’re really longing for is a regulated nervous system. In this episode of The Work of Being Human, we explore what’s actually happening beneath our anxiety, reactivity, numbness, and exhaustion, and why so many of us feel worse—not better—when life finally gets quiet. Through a personal story of silence, stillness, and unexpected internal chaos, I unpack how the nervous system’s primary question is not “Am I happy?” but “Am I safe?” You’ll learn the difference between real and perceived threat, why peace requires space, how we unknowingly become unsafe for ourselves, and what it truly means to cultivate safety—both internally and in our relationships. This is not about mastering techniques, but about understanding your body, facing reality with compassion, and beginning the slow, brave work of becoming someone you can finally rest with.