Intelligent Intoxication

A Diagnosis Is Not a Label - It's A Plan

A diagnosis for a mental health disorder is not meant to label you or become part of your identity. A diagnosis is intended to provide you with the information you need to work with a professional to create a plan that will allow you to thrive as you curate a life that is sustainably satisfying to you.
 
Here’s how the Mental Health Management Group (MHMG) explains a diagnosis:
“A mental health diagnosis is a clinical assessment made by a mental health professional to determine whether a person meets the criteria for a specific mental health disorder or condition. Mental health diagnoses are based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which the American Psychiatric Association publishes.
A mental health diagnosis is made after a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that includes a clinical interview, a review of the person’s medical history, and a discussion of their symptoms and impact on daily life. A mental health professional may also use standardized assessments and rating scales to help with the diagnostic process.
The purpose of a mental health diagnosis is to provide a framework for understanding a person’s symptoms and to guide the selection of appropriate treatments. It can also help mental health professionals communicate with each other about a person’s condition and ensure that they receive the most effective care.
It’s important to note that a mental health diagnosis is not a label or a judgment of a person’s character or worth. Instead, it is a tool to help mental health professionals provide the best care possible and improve a person’s quality of life.”
 
According to MHMG, here are some frequently asked questions:
1.Who can diagnose a mental health condition?
A mental health condition can be diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, clinical social worker, or professional counselor.
2.What are some common mental health diagnoses?
Some common mental health diagnoses include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and personality disorders.
3.How is a mental health diagnosis made?
The diagnostic criteria for mental health conditions are based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). A mental health diagnosis is typically made through clinical interviews, observations, and assessments. A mental health professional will gather information about a person’s symptoms, medical history, and family history. They may also use standardized assessments and rating scales.
4.Can mental health diagnoses change over time?
Yes, mental health diagnoses can change over time. As symptoms change, improve and evolve; a diagnosis may be revised or updated to reflect a person’s current condition. Additionally, some mental health conditions can be comorbid, meaning that a person may have more than one diagnosis simultaneously.  Mental health disorders, such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety, can also improve because of changes a person has made by developing improved coping skills, life circumstances, or advanced alternative treatments such as TMS or Ketamist (™), resulting in the remission of symptoms.
5.Should I be worried about getting a mental health diagnosis?
No, you should not be concerned about getting a mental health diagnosis. A mental health diagnosis is a tool to help mental health professionals better understand your symptoms and develop an appropriate treatment plan. Having a diagnosis can help you access the right treatments and support to manage your condition effectively. It’s important to remember that a diagnosis does not define you, and seeking help for mental health concerns is a sign of strength, not weakness.
 
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terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
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My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

Just Do It Already!

If you were the main character in a movie of your life, what might the audience be yellling at you to finally do? Finally stop doing? Finally be or create?
I invite you to consider these questions:
When you think of your own “Just BLANK already”, what is preventing you from doing it?
How active is your Inner Critic?
Do you need a teacher, mentor, or coach to support your progress?
Are you focused on the end result or ruminating on the potential obstacles?
If you know you could use some support and accountability, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you. 
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My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

Why You Can't Build Momentum Unless You're in Motion

We don’t build momentum before we get “moving”. First, we get into motion, then we create momentum. 
Here are a few strategies to try in order to build momentum:
On paper, brainstorm any tasks you’ve been waiting to do until you build momentum or “feel” like it. 
Block off time on your calendar to focus. 
Practice the Pomodoro productivity technique:
Pomodoro Technique
Buy a time cube here:
Time Cube
Turn off noise so that you can tap into your inner, wise voice:
When you drive your car, do so without a podcast, music, or talking on the phone. 
Take a walk without listening to anything other than what’s in nature. 
I invite you to consider these questions:
How willing are you to experiment with the Pomodoro technique?
What might prevent you from doing so?
If you know you could use some support and accountability, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you. 
If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast. 
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My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

What's NOT Working In Your Life?

If you’re feeling stuck, ask yourself:
What’s working in my life so far this year?
What’s not working in my life?
I invite you to consider these questions:
How willing are you to ask for help and support if something isn’t working in your life?
What might prevent you from doing so?
When something isn’t working, how active or loud is your Inner Critic chatter?
If you know you could use some support and accountability, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you. 
If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast. 
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My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

How To Be Kind To Someone You Don't Like

When we don’t “like” someone, it’s often because we aren’t compatible with them or to them. It’s likely that our values, views, habits, passions, or priorities just don’t match. 
When you notice that you don’t like someone, try this:
“I’m noticing that I don’t like him/her. I wonder if it’s because we aren’t compatible.”
I invite you to consider these questions:
When do you notice not wanting to spend time with certain people?
How willing are you to give yourself the permission to be incompatible with others?
When do you notice expecting others to change so that you will like them?
When do you notice forcing yourself to change so that others will like you?
How willing are you to dig a little deeper when you notice having resistance to another person?
If you know you could use some support and accountability, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you. 
If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast. 
Don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified any time I pour out a new episode. 
 
My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

When They CAN But Won't

Dr. Stuart Ablon, creator of Think:Kids, bases his work with “challenging” kids on this six-word philosophy: 
“Kids do well if they can.”
The implication in these six words is that kids want to do well but don’t have the skills to do so. 
Ablon is also the author of the book Change-able: How Collaborative Problem Solving Changes Lives at Home, at School, and at Work:
Change-able
Here’s a terrific interview with Dr. Ablon:
Rethinking Challenging Kids
I invite you to consider these questions:
When do you notice wanting to do well yet lacking the skills to do so?
When do you notice wanting to do well yet being unwilling to make changes?
When do you notice getting frustrated with someone who wants to do well but can’t?
How do you tend to respond to someone who doesn’t want to change?
If you know you could use some support and accountability, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you. 
If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast. 
Don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified any time I pour out a new episode. 
My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

When To Make a Clean Break

A “clean break” is a definitive end or intentional closure. We often avoid “clean breaks” in regard to habits, relationships, companies, or situations, because we are people pleasing or trying to control the thoughts or emotions of others. We mistakenly believe that the discomfort we’ll feel in the moment is not something that we can endure or handle. But, temporary discomfort will pale in comparison to long-term suffering. 
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
When do you notice avoiding a clean break?
What are you worried you might feel or experience with a clean break?
When do you notice using FOMO as an excuse to avoid a clean break?
 
If you know you could use some support and accountability, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you. 
 
If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast. 
 
Don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified any time I pour out a new episode. 
 
My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

What You Really Need And How To Get It

“Why do we do the things we do? Why is it that we measure success and value by attention and status, yet frown upon complacency? What force drives and shapes all of our emotions, actions, quality of life and, ultimately, our destinies? Did you know that the answers to these questions can all be explained by learning about the 6 human needs?”
Tony Robbins
Our NEEDS are our requirements as human beings:
certainty
uncertainty
significance
love and connection
growth
contribution
“All dysfunctional behaviors arise from the inability to consistently meet these core needs. But people’s needs aren’t just behind the bad decisions we make – they are also behind all of the great things humans accomplish. Understanding your own needs and psychology can not only help you avoid toxic behaviors and habits but can also help you achieve your goals.”
Tony Robbins
I invite you to consider these questions:
Which of the six human needs are currently being met in your life?
Which aren’t?
When is your need for certainty at the expense of your need for variety?
When is your need for variety at the expense of your need for certainty?
When is your need for significance at the expense of your need for love and connection?
When is your need for love and connection at the expense of your need for significance?
When is your need for growth at the expense of your need for contribution?
When is your need for contribution at the expense of your need for growth?
Watch Tony’s TedX Talk here:
"Why You Do What You Do"
Take Tony’s “Needs” Quiz here:
Needs Quiz
If you know you could use some support and accountability, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you. 
 
If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast. 
 
Don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified any time I pour out a new episode. 
 
My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

How To Take Down The Parts Of Your Life That No Longer Serve You

If you’re willing and/or ready to take down or release the parts of your life that no longer serve you, here’s how I suggest that you begin to do so:
tackle the physical clutter
start with the smallest spaces (drawers) and with the things you don’t really care about or feel attached to
move on to sentimental physical belongings, relationships, acquaintances, or habits that no longer serve you
now that you’ve built momentum, you can begin to identify and release the “big” trees or “challenging NOs” like a career or job, relationship, a location, or a long-term obligation
you may want or need the support of a coach, therapist, or trusted mentor to begin to release these types of things
The discomfort you may feel as you release things from your life will pale in comparison to the long-term space and relief you’ll experience on the other side of letting go. 
If you know you could use some support and accountability, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you. 
 
If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast. 
 
Don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified any time I pour out a new episode. 
 
My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

How To Be A Friend Others Celebrate

In celebration of the life of my beautiful college friend, Christine Marquise, I’d like to highlight what made her wonderfully brilliant, as there is so much to be learned from her legacy. 
Christine, or “Ollie”, as we lovingly called her, was an energizing, rather than depleting or draining friend. Here’s why:
She was emotionally mature and willing to be emotionally vulnerable
She gave her friends “equal air time” by listening and asking questions
She didn’t compete with friends (from a place of superiority) or get stuck in comparison-itis with friends (from a place of inferiority). She brought her best self to the friendship and wanted others to do the same. 
She was physically, emotionally, and mentally present without the distraction of her phone. 
Inner Critic Assessment
I invite you to consider these questions:
How willing are you to share vulnerably with your friends without dumping
How aware are you in your friendships of listening more than you talk?
How willing are you to get curious about how competition and comparison-itis might be showing up in your friendships?
How willing are you to be present in your friendships
If you’re ready to curate a deeply fulfulfilling, inspired life yet know you could use some support and accountability, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you. 
If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast. 
Don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified any time I pour out a new episode. 
My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Intentional Intoxication Book
If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat:
terribradwaylifecoaching@coachbradway.com
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory