Consider Yourself Hugged

About Consider Yourself Hugged

Thanks for visiting with us at for Consider Yourself Hugged: Mental & emotional well-being.” Do you find yourself thinking, "Life can be so overwhelming! I feel so frustrated all the time! I worry about everything! I wish I could speak up more and not be a doormat!" If you're looking for improved mental and emotional well-being, please join us every Wednesday as we talk about how to make positive choices in your life. *Disclaimer:The information in this show is not intended to be therapy or to address your individual situation. It is information based on my experiences, opinions, and research. If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources mentioned in the show notes. About us: Tami West, PhD Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life’s challenges. Her passion stems from a lifelong battle with an anxiety disorder which has uniquely equipped her to teach, encourage, and motivate others. Tami has worked in a variety of industries including healthcare, school nutrition, corporate sales, and 10 years as a public-school teacher. In 2013 she received her PhD in Human Development, studying the connections among stress, emotions, and identity. Dr. West has spoken in 48 states across the US, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Dr. West is the author of several successful publications including two books: The Stress Club, Life Without the Monsters and Thrive. She is a mother of eight in a blended family and enjoys reading historical fiction, traveling with her husband Tim and family, and watching The Big Bang Theory. Michelle Kixmiller, MSN, MAE, RN, APN, PMHNP-BC Michelle Kixmiller is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Educator. She works with children and adults with mental health needs including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Michelle served as a public school teacher and science department chair for over a decade when a family tragedy pulled her in a different direction. The death of her younger brother after a multiple year battle with depression and alcoholism led her to pursue a career in the mental health field. She went back to school to become a registered nurse graduating and gaining experience as a critical care nurse at a level 1 regional burn center prior to completing a graduate degree to become a mental health nurse practitioner. Her vision is holistic care through teamwork to create a more peaceful school environment for students and staff alike. No one should have to struggle alone. Michelle currently works full time for a non-profit community mental health center at an outpatient clinic and works PRN for an inpatient crisis stabilization unit. When not at work she loves spending time with family, traveling, watching movies (not scary ones), and running (slowly). Contact Michelle at mkixmill@gmail.com.

Publisher

Tami West and Michelle Kixmiller

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jan 2019

Latest episode

26 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

221 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Nov 2025

   10 Holiday Peace Tips for Real Women, Real Life (Season 6 Finale)

   In this Season 6 finale, Tami shares 10 simple holiday peace tips—HALT, emotional resets, joy rituals, and practical ways to trade perfection for presence. Real stories, real tools, and one powerful question: What will I remember in January? Show notes with links at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/10-holiday-peace-tips Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short clips and stories YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets Women’s Group: A Place for Women—...

2. 

   19 Nov 2025

   Comparison: The Holiday Peace Project Part 2

   In this episode of The Holiday Peace Project, Michelle and I talk about comparison, from picture-perfect homes and social media scrolling to hash brown casserole in a condo sink. We’ll walk through the science of comparison, how it steals our peace, and simple tools to trade performance for presence this season. Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/comparison-holiday-peace-project-part-2. Connect with us Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!) TikTok: Short c...

3. 

   12 Nov 2025

   The Holiday Peace Project begins!

   We’re kicking off the season with real stories, honest emotions, and practical ways to protect your peace when the holidays start to spiral. Full show notes with download at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/holiday-peace-project Michelle’s back, and she’s sharing her husband’s heart scare, how gratitude and overwhelm can coexist, and what it means to truly care for yourself when life gets chaotic. Tami opens up about Thanksgiving burnout and how she finally learned to ask for help and let thing...

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YouTube views

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Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

37 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

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Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

85

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