Doing Life Together

Thanksgiving is primarily an eating holiday. The main activity is giving thanks around a feast of a meal. With all those desserts and side dishes, most of us overeat! And now Christmas is upon us, and we wonder, “How am I going to make it through the holiday season without gaining a few pounds?” Christmas…

The holidays are in full swing and emotions can run hot when families get together. But what happens when you get upset and emotions take over? It’s usually not positive! Maybe your boss yelled at you, or your husband said something upsetting. Whatever the cause, emotions override your capacity to think. When this happens, you…

Every year around this time, I am asked by media to talk about how difficult it is to be with family. Getting together over the holidays with family members who don’t get along most of the year can be stressful and create family drama. But perhaps, rather than pulling out the stops to finally confront…

Most of my work has been talking to people who are unhappy, clinically depressed, highly anxious and traumatized. But out of that work, we can discover patterns that lead to feeling down or unhappy. Hear me though, I am not saying that people are not impacted by their genetics, life experiences and other major contributors…

Many people struggle with anxiety. Here is some information to better understand what anxiety is all about and the treatment needed to overcome it. Anxiety is: on the rise and considered the most common psychiatric condition. Anxiety & Depression Association of America estimates that 40 million people suffer with anxiety  A significant rise in anxiety…

Alexa and Hudson haven’t had sex in over a month. And neither is talking about it. Alexa and Hudson are like many couples who suffer in silence, never bringing up the issue of boredom or inattention to their sexual lives. When Alexa and Hudson began to talk, they knew what to do to fix things.…

I was horrified by the brutal attacks of Hamas on Israel. But what surprised me even more was the hate and support of this horror by US activist groups on college campuses. Hamas is a terrorist group who brutally tortured and murdered innocent people. That’s it! There is no justification for such acts of terror.…

TWEET: You didn’t follow through on your promise today #madatyouagain TWEET: How about the way you responded #outofcontrol TWEET: No way. Call me @JohnSmith. I’m over Tim! TWEET: #overreacting. #outofcontrol and trying to blame me. I guess I eat out tonight! TWEET: Seriously, no dinner with me is right! Checking my options @JohnSmith What would…

Every year, I receive questions about Halloween regarding faith and the spiritual nature of the holiday. I am reposting part of this blog from last year as I believe it is balanced. After researching the roots of Halloween, I am not a fan, but I never have been. I allowed my children to dress up…

  Have you ever heard the saying, forgive and love generously? It’s a great sentiment, but when it comes to betrayal, it’s not so easy to do. However, choosing to forgive is key to healing when betrayal is in the picture. You may not feel like forgiving someone who has betrayed you. In the natural,…

Linda Mintle
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Linda Mintle

It is rare that a trained academic who speaks passionately to the heart of people providing real answers to real life problems is so relatable. Dr. Linda’s fun personality and expertise comes through whether she’s helping her audience stress less or make peace with their thighs!

Dr. Linda has her Ph.D. in Urban Health and Clinical Psychology and is a national expert on mental health. She has specialized in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression and pain management. With 30 years of clinical experience working with couples, families and individuals, she brings her common-sense approach to people who want to live in positive mental health.

Dr. Linda is also a bestselling author with 20 book titles to her credit, a radio host of the Dr. Linda Mintle show, professor, national speaker, winner of the Mom’s Choice Award, a national news consultant, featured writer for Beliefnet and hosts her own website. Her academic appointments keep her abreast of current research in her areas of expertise. Her media experience includes seven years as the resident expert for ABC Family’s Living the Life television show and regular appearances on network television and radio.

It is often said that being with Dr. Linda is like having coffee with a friend. She makes the complicated issues of relationships and mental health easy to understand and applicable to everyday living. The ease she has with people, coupled with her clinical training and experience makes her a sought-after speaker on college campuses, conferences and special events. Whether she is doing a TV skit with Tim Conway or discussing teen violence with Queen Latifa, Dr. Linda will entertain, educate and integrate faith and mental health in everyday living.

Check out her latest book co-authored with physician, Dr. James Kribs, Living beyond Pain, a whole-person approach to manage pain and get your life back.

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