Inner Challenge Podcast with MJ Murray Vachon LCSW

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Take the mystery out of cultivating mental wellness with Inner Challenge, a podcast hosted by MJ Murray Vachon LCSW. With over 31 years of experience teaching mental wellness and 45,000 therapy sessions under her belt, MJ brings her expertise to help you feel better. Starting with the first 13 episodes, the Inner Challenge podcast provides the fundamental tools necessary for anyone starting on their mental wellness journey. Season 2, join MJ for unscripted conversations with everyday people just like you, to learn practical and easy ways to cultivate mental wellness in your daily life. Season 3, MJ continues her mental wellness coaching sessions and also talks with experts in the field of compassion, relationships, fitness and children to help all of us increase our knowledge in how to cultivate mental wellness in practical and easy ways! Tune in to Inner Challenge and start your journey towards mental wellness today.

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Ep. 62 Mental Wellness: Retirement & The Power of Letting Go!

Apr 20 2024 37 mins

Join MJ and her guest as they discuss retirement, mental wellness, and embracing life's next chapters with openness and adaptability. In this episode MJ, shares insights about filming the Inner Challenge Masterclass and introduces a guest who has recently retired after a 50-year career. They explore the concept of 'Adulthood 2', a phase of life identified by cultural

Ep. 61 Mental Wellness: Training the Brain & Tending the Mind!

Apr 06 2024 22 mins

Join MJ as she announces a new partnership with Michael Joseph McDonald creating MasterClass: Mental Wellness our Inner Challenge! While MJ is in the studio filming she revisits an encore episode on mental wellness. MJ discusses the importance of distinguishing between the brain and the mind, emphasizing that mental wellness involves both treating the brain for conditions like anxi

Ep.60 Mental Wellness & Leaving A Narcissist!

Mar 23 2024 38 mins

This may be MJ’s favorite episode! Join MJ as she talks with a remarkable woman who shares her journey of leaving a manipulative and narcissistic spouse. Despite her successful career in tech and multiple talents, she faced a struggle at home that challenged her self-worth and independence. Through her story, the podcast delves into the nature of narcissistic behavior, the impact

Ep. 59 Mental Wellness & Relational & Social Intelligence!

Mar 09 2024 29 mins

In this episode, MJ shares her the theory of social and relational intelligence as well as an awesome one pager! We all know that relationships are key to cultivating mental wellness but so often relationships can make us unhappy or even miserable. This episode explains how belonging and being known are fundamental to human mental health and outlines the progression of how relation

Ep. 58 Mental Wellness & Stay at Home Parenting!

Feb 24 2024 36 mins

Join MJ and her guest as they embark on a captivating journey into the realm of stay-at-home parenting. Witnessing a notable 10% surge from 2022 to 2023, more parents have chosen to transition from their corporate roles to become the full-time CEOs of their households. In today's enlightening discussion, our guest sheds light on her own unexpected path to this lifestyle shift,

Ep. 57 Mental Wellness & Love Beyond Travis,Taylor & Valentine's Day!

Feb 10 2024 44 mins

Get ready to dive into a captivating conversation that goes beyond the usual chatter about Taylor, Travis, and Valentine's Day! MJ and special guest Elly Wynia LCSW, a seasoned relationship expert,(https://ellywynia.com/) are turning the spotlight on the country's buzzing atmosphere of LOVE. In this episode, they explore the intricate dynamics of relationships, urging cou

Soundbite Ep. 56 Mental Wellness and TikTok Block

Feb 01 2024 1 mins

Join MJ on a six-month journey with her guest, who initiates a self-imposed TikTok Block. Initially struggling with phone overuse, especially on TikTok, the guest deletes the app and shares valuable insights and strategies regarding the effects this has on her mental and physical wellness over time. The transformation illustrates the power of social media algorithms on the human br

Ep.56 Mental Wellness & 6 Months of TikTok Block!!

Jan 27 2024 43 mins

Join MJ on a six-month journey with her guest, who initiates a self-imposed TikTok Block. Initially struggling with phone overuse, especially on TikTok, the guest deletes the app and shares valuable insights and strategies regarding the effects this has on her mental and physical wellness over time. The transformation illustrates the power of social media algorithms on the human br

Ep. 55 Mental Wellness & Losing Weight Your Way!

Jan 14 2024 46 mins

Happy New Year! In this episode, MJ talks with personal trainer and weight loss coach, Julie Hamilton, about abandoning the quest for the perfect diet and instead focusing on what works for you. They discuss a practical and achievable approach to weight loss that begins with the question, "What foods can you not give up?" (MJ's – lattes and Julie's – chips!)

Ep. 54 Life's Wisdom for Kids from 1-93 (Encore)

Dec 30 2023 35 mins

Learning from Age: Wisdom and Insights on Mental WellbeingHow are your New Year's Resolutions going??? Hope to lose some weight? Do a bit more exercise? Maybe less phone time or more sleep. All useful but in this episode MJ invites us to turn our resolutions toward bettering our relationships with those who matter most to us: family and friends. MJ shares a meaningful conversa