Good to Talk
Conversations between a therapist and artist about the good flow of life. Good to Talk is a podcast produced by Jeremiah Simmons and E Ward. The hope of these Good to Talks is to build community around shared interests and helpful conversations.This content is not intended to act in place of professional medical advice, to diagnose, or to treat. If you are having an emergency please dial 911.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 94
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Check In: Health and Wellness
In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss some simple ways to pursue physical health and wellness. Focusing on staying active, eating well, and sleeping consistently, this "Check In" is all about cari…
Noticing: The Power of Awareness
In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss what it means to notice our present selves, turning inward without ruminating or catastrophizing. Flexing our self awareness and observing ourselves clearly, …
Self Accountability: How We Respond
In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss how accountability can be a transformative force in our lives. From avoidance and reactionary responses to living with integrity and keeping promises to ourse…
Introducing Good To Self
In this episode, Jeremiah and E are excited to introduce Good To Self, an engaging platform that connects learning and living. Incorporating philosophy, psychology, history, and the arts and humanit…
What’s In Your Power: The Dichotomy of Control
In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss some of Epictetus's philosophy of control from his handbook, the Enchiridion. Here Epictetus clarifies what's ours to manage, recommends acceptance of our res…
Show Up: How Consistency Changes Everything
In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the importance of consistency in our pursuits. Quick results and life hacks don't bring the deep and meaningful growth that time, energy, and effort yield. E…
Creative Expression: Help, Healing, and Hope
In this episode, Jeremiah and E meander through a conversation about creativity. Our belief is that creativity is essential to living a whole existence, fostering insights into self awareness, heali…
Burnout, Balance, and Space for Self (3/3)
In this episode, Jeremiah and E continue a three part series about burnout, finding balance, and making space for self. Here we discuss some practical ways to fight burnout and create space for self…
Burnout, Balance, and Space for Self (2/3)
In this episode, Jeremiah and E continue a three part series about burnout, finding balance, and making space for self. Here we discuss balance through the concept of eudaimonia, living a good and h…
Burnout, Balance, and Space for Self (1/3)
In this episode, Jeremiah and E start a three part series about burnout, finding balance, and making space for self. Here we discuss what burnout is, what it feels like and how to recognize it, and …
Happy New Year: Forward Focus
Happy New Year 2025 from Jeremiah and E! In this episode, we discuss how setting goals can be an opportunity to intentionally grow and evolve and actualize into the people we want to become.
Thank yo…
Happy Holidays: Rest and Reflection
In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss what it means to find moments of intentional introspection amidst the busyness of the holiday season.
Thank you to everyone who listens along with us. We wish…
Practicing Thankfulness
In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss thankfulness. Gratitude is a quiet rebellion in a world that often calls us to face and feel the stress that surrounds us. We can foster thankfulness through…
Default Behaviors: Overcoming
In this episode, Jeremiah and E are exploring our default behaviors and stress responses and how they don't always serve us well in our everyday lives. Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn can be helpfu…
Default Behaviors: Understanding
In this episode, Jeremiah and E are exploring our default behaviors and stress responses and how they don't always serve us well in our everyday lives. Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn can be helpfu…
Finding Friendship: How to Curate Companions
In this episode, Jeremiah and E are exploring making friends as an adult. Jeremiah has pinpointed ten aspects of how friendship forms. For another podcast focused on friendship, check out Episode 2…
Pride and Pop Culture: Why Representation Matters
In celebration of pride month, this episode features Jeremiah and E discussing a brief history of the LGBTQ community through the lens of film history. We cover themes of societal acceptance, commun…
Engaging the Enneagram: Reflections
In this episode, Jeremiah and E share their reflections for the eleventh and final installment of our season four series, Engaging the Enneagram. For an overview primer about the Enneagram, please l…
Engaging the Enneagram: Type 1
In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss personality Type 1, "the Reformer," for the tenth installment of our season four series, Engaging the Enneagram. For an overview primer about the Enneagram, p…
Engaging the Enneagram: Type 9
In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss personality Type 9, "the Peacemaker," for the ninth installment of our season four series, Engaging the Enneagram. For an overview primer about the Enneagram,…