The Search For Serotonin

Jan 14 2024 68 ep. 32 mins
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Join host Carolyn Ferrick in an exploration of happiness on The Search For Serotonin, a mental health podcast. As she embarks on a transformative chapter of her life, Carolyn invites you to be a part of her authentic journey towards self-discovery. She candidly discusses her experiences & strategies for cultivating mental well-being, whether it's exploring new self-care practices or building resilience in the face of challenges. The Search For Serotonin is not about having all the answers, it's about embracing the beautiful messiness of life & embracing vulnerability. Welcome to the search!

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Searching For Happiness In Little Moments

Jan 14 2024 17 mins  
EP. 63: Searching For Happiness In Little Moments Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! This week we are searching for happiness in the little moments of life. We Discuss: Chaotic Dreams Nighttime Anxiety During The Day Resting Over The Long Weekend Self Love: Taking A Mental Health Day Self Care: Hibernating During The Cold Positive Interactions With Str

Searching For New Goals

Jan 07 2024 21 mins  
Searching For New Goals Happy New Year! Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! This week we are searching for new goals as we enter 2024. We Discuss: Welcome Back Recapping The Holidays Self Love Remember You Are Capable Self Care New Year, New Goals Sharing My New Year's Resolutions Self Compassion Acknowledging When Things Get Hard Let’s Co

Searching For A Way To Survive The Holidays

Dec 26 2023 18 mins  
Searching For A Way To Survive The Holidays Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! This week we are searching for a way to survive the holidays. We Discuss: Collective Breath Trauma & The Holidays Self-Love Relying On Support Self-Care Remaining Present Self-Awareness Focusing On Positive Traditions The Holidays Aren’t Always Cheerful Poem:

Searching For An Answer To Anger

Dec 19 2023 19 mins  
Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! This we we are searching for an answer to anger. We Discuss: Where I’ve Been New Pod Format Sunday Self Care Resets Healing Is Constant Self Love & Compassion Self Care Acknowledging Your Feelings Self Awareness The Anger Iceberg Sitting In The Sh*t Of Life Be Sure To Follow: @carolyn_ferrick: http

Tips For Balancing A Busy Week

Jun 05 2023 17 mins  
Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! In this week's exciting episode, join me as I dive into valuable tips for effectively managing a busy week. I'll be sharing my personal journey of returning to a 9-5 job as an event planner and how I'm leveraging my Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) to my advantage in this new role. Throughout this episod

Saying Goodbye To Therapy

May 28 2023 15 mins  
Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! This week's episode is a long-awaited return as I make a comeback from my much needed three-month hiatus. Join me as I open up about my absence, revealing where I've been and how this intentional break has profoundly influenced my mental health. In this candid episode, I invite you into the intimate space of my last therapy

Staying In Your Own Lane

Jan 30 2023 16 mins  
This week on The Search For Serotonin podcast, I am sharing that I will be taking a break from podcasting! While this break is only temporary, I will be using the next few months to be present in my life offline and continuing my own search for serotonin. I explain my motives behind this break, and how I intend to “stay in my own lane”. Listen now for the full story. We Discuss

Incorporating Balance & The Right Intentions

Jan 23 2023 28 mins  
Does your week feel balanced? This week on The Search For Serotonin podcast, I am talking about finding balance and acting with the right intentions. During Therapy Think, I share the conversation my therapist and I had regarding balancing your week, and focusing on your intentions when creating that balance. I give examples of how I got out of my own way, accomplished what I neede

Answering The Question “Am I A Bad Person?”

Jan 15 2023 27 mins  
Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Am I A Bad Person?”. This week on The Search For Serotonin podcast, I am answering that question for you! I share how being a “bad” person is actually subjective. I provide feedback from my IG followers on what makes someone “bad”, how the internet defines a “bad” person, and my own take on the subject. In reality, there a

Searching For Empowerment: Sexual Trauma, Survival Paralysis, & Perfectionism As A Trauma Response ft. Helen Ferguson

Jan 08 2023 46 mins  
TW: Sexual Assault  This week on The Search For Serotonin podcast, I sat down with Specialist Trauma Therapist, Helen Ferguson, to talk about sexual trauma, recovery, and empowering yourself again! Helen specializes in childhood trauma and sexual abuse recovery, so I wanted to have her back on the podcast to provide a more professional take on sexual assault, since I’ve been