<![CDATA[Making Peace with Emotions]]>62b0172a-488f-592b-bd8e-65de20f95fdcFri, 11 Jul 2025 21:57:47 +0000Captivate.fmMarshall Bolinhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/b5da7f12-db98-437b-aea8-77b9f738748f/jen-hagen-road-drawing-podcast-final.jpgMaking Peace with EmotionsMarshall BolinMarshall BolinMarshall Bolin talks about recovering from problems with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. He shares the writings of his therapist, the late author and psychologist Amr Barrada. Amr Barrada's approach to recovery involves making peace with emotions instead of trying to change or eliminate them. As human beings our emotions serve a vital, adaptive purpose. However, we live in a world where emotions are seen as problems in themselves, and when we try to get rid of them we cut ourselves off from the beneficial role they play in our lives. Emotional problems are complex, but it is possible to recover from them. Learn more about Marshall and Amr at: https://www.marshallbolin.com/amr-barradahttps://making-peace-with-emotions.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastThe Willingness to SufferThe Willingness to SufferMarshall reads the first chapter from Amr Barrada's book, Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.

If you have questions you'd like Marshall to address on future episodes, send him a private message at https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact

]]>Marshall reads the first chapter from Amr Barrada's book, Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.

If you have questions you'd like Marshall to address on future episodes, send him a private message at https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact

]]>c4949721-0d67-4566-9609-829be7a61efcMon, 20 Apr 2020 12:14:00 -070027:53truefull11111Marshall BolinFrom Old Beliefs to New BeliefsFrom Old Beliefs to New BeliefsA few words on the pressure felt by those suffering from emotional problems, and a reading of the 2nd chapter from Amr Barrada's book, Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.

If there are topics you'd like to hear discussed on future episodes, you can send Marshall a message through the contact form on his website:

https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact

Thumbnail illustration by Jen Hagen.

https://www.instagram.com/hagenjen/

]]>A few words on the pressure felt by those suffering from emotional problems, and a reading of the 2nd chapter from Amr Barrada's book, Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.

If there are topics you'd like to hear discussed on future episodes, you can send Marshall a message through the contact form on his website:

https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact

Thumbnail illustration by Jen Hagen.

https://www.instagram.com/hagenjen/

]]>3499c52b-7f33-441f-b8e0-6428b7dff6dcMon, 27 Apr 2020 14:55:00 -070042:44truefull12121Marshall BolinFinding the Real ProblemFinding the Real ProblemConfusion ensues when an emotional problem is interpreted as a physical health problem.

Marshall reads the 3rd chapter, Human Suffering and the Quest for Self-Acceptance, from Amr Barrada's Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.

Reach out to Marshall at:

https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact

Thumbnail illustration by Jen Hagen.

https://www.instagram.com/hagenjen/

]]>Confusion ensues when an emotional problem is interpreted as a physical health problem.

Marshall reads the 3rd chapter, Human Suffering and the Quest for Self-Acceptance, from Amr Barrada's Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.

Reach out to Marshall at:

https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact

Thumbnail illustration by Jen Hagen.

https://www.instagram.com/hagenjen/

]]>1b7f1df7-35bc-4c1f-8073-6f5a04539085Thu, 07 May 2020 20:59:00 -070050:16truefull13131Marshall BolinBothered Vs TroubledBothered Vs TroubledThe road to better and better begins with validating fears.

Marshall reads the 4th chapter, Putting Life on Hold: Complications and the Need for simplicity, from Amr Barrada's Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.

Reach out to Marshall at:

https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact

Thumbnail illustration by Jen Hagen.

https://www.instagram.com/hagenjen/

]]>The road to better and better begins with validating fears.

Marshall reads the 4th chapter, Putting Life on Hold: Complications and the Need for simplicity, from Amr Barrada's Making Peace with Anxiety and Depression.

Reach out to Marshall at:

https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact

Thumbnail illustration by Jen Hagen.

https://www.instagram.com/hagenjen/

]]>27faef04-02b2-4dfa-be62-9a01854550d9Sun, 24 May 2020 10:35:00 -070056:18truefull14141Marshall BolinReactions to a CrisisReactions to a CrisisReflecting on the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd in his town, Marshall explores two ways a crisis might be experienced by those with emotional problems.

Help keep this podcast free for everyone by making a donation of any amount to Marshall's Venmo account: @Marshall-Bolin

Reach out to Marshall at

https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact (https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact)

Thumbnail illustration by Jen Hagen.

https://www.instagram.com/hagenjen/ (https://www.instagram.com/hagenjen/)

]]>Reflecting on the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd in his town, Marshall explores two ways a crisis might be experienced by those with emotional problems.

Help keep this podcast free for everyone by making a donation of any amount to Marshall's Venmo account: @Marshall-Bolin

Reach out to Marshall at

https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact (https://www.marshallbolin.com/contact)

Thumbnail illustration by Jen Hagen.

https://www.instagram.com/hagenjen/ (https://www.instagram.com/hagenjen/)

]]>e47de0e8-4e9e-4fec-be9d-a20fd3b376b4Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:59:00 -070038:00truefull15151Marshall BolinSlowing DownSlowing DownLearning to slow down is an important part of recovering from emotional problems. Marshall shares an insight he learned from is therapist about slowing down.

Marshall Bolin is a mental health coach who helps clients make sense of their emotional problems.


https://www.marshallbolin.com/

]]>Learning to slow down is an important part of recovering from emotional problems. Marshall shares an insight he learned from is therapist about slowing down.

Marshall Bolin is a mental health coach who helps clients make sense of their emotional problems.


https://www.marshallbolin.com/

]]>571ce40f-280f-49bf-9071-ef000c4e3170Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:39:00 -070010:33falsefull21212Marshall BolinWhat's Going on with Depression?What's Going on with Depression?Marshall Bolin discusses the recent study questioning whether depression is caused by a chemical imbalance:

https://theconversation.com/depression-is-probably-not-caused-by-a-chemical-imbalance-in-the-brain-new-study-186672?fbclid=IwAR0Evx9dmCXOZjafFd8TYeIt_RCl4geflp_Eruh8tmr2Tj6Tme3VpvD1sug

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0


Marshall talks about how Amr Barrada's model of emotional health provides insights into what else besides a chemical imbalance might account for depression problems.


https://www.marshallbolin.com/

]]>Marshall Bolin discusses the recent study questioning whether depression is caused by a chemical imbalance:

https://theconversation.com/depression-is-probably-not-caused-by-a-chemical-imbalance-in-the-brain-new-study-186672?fbclid=IwAR0Evx9dmCXOZjafFd8TYeIt_RCl4geflp_Eruh8tmr2Tj6Tme3VpvD1sug

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0


Marshall talks about how Amr Barrada's model of emotional health provides insights into what else besides a chemical imbalance might account for depression problems.


https://www.marshallbolin.com/

]]>e01bb7fe-85f2-485a-ae29-f3ade5cd5c2cTue, 26 Jul 2022 15:12:00 -070023:23truefull22222Marshall BolinLooking to Others for HelpLooking to Others for HelpWhat are the qualities of a well person? Do you know anyone who fits this description? Maybe this person can tell you how they went from troubled to less troubled.

Learn more about Marshall Bolin at: https://www.marshallbolin.com/

]]>What are the qualities of a well person? Do you know anyone who fits this description? Maybe this person can tell you how they went from troubled to less troubled.

Learn more about Marshall Bolin at: https://www.marshallbolin.com/

]]>4aebaf3c-7651-4511-adc1-b4aafdf8a32cMon, 01 Aug 2022 11:49:00 -070010:03truefull23232Marshall BolinPerfectionistic OptimismPerfectionistic OptimismReasonable expectations can aid in recovering from emotional problems.

Learn more about Marshall Bolin at https://www.marshallbolin.com/

Find books by Amr Barrada on Amazon.

]]>Reasonable expectations can aid in recovering from emotional problems.

Learn more about Marshall Bolin at https://www.marshallbolin.com/

Find books by Amr Barrada on Amazon.

]]>d44fbc07-6c98-40f5-8913-cf047107b534Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:56:00 -070012:51truefull24242Marshall BolinWhat Isn't Essential to RecoveryWhat Isn't Essential to RecoveryWhat kinds of strategies are commonly recommended for recovering from problems with anxiety and depression? Are these things really essential? What IS essential to recovery?

Learn more about Marshall Bolin and Amr Barrada at:

https://www.marshallbolin.com/

]]>What kinds of strategies are commonly recommended for recovering from problems with anxiety and depression? Are these things really essential? What IS essential to recovery?

Learn more about Marshall Bolin and Amr Barrada at:

https://www.marshallbolin.com/

]]>9a16dd1a-331d-4ed6-9d39-59622a803cc8Sat, 06 Aug 2022 14:03:00 -070033:59truefull25252Marshall BolinSerotonin Change or Self-Talk Change?Serotonin Change or Self-Talk Change?Given the recent umbrella study questioning the effectiveness of antidepressants, some might be wondering, "Why then did I feel better after taking the medications?" This is episode delves into how a person might start talking to themselves in a more accepting way after taking medications -- and how that new style of self-talk might account more for feeling better than the medication.

Learn more about Marshall Bolin at:

https://www.marshallbolin.com/

]]>Given the recent umbrella study questioning the effectiveness of antidepressants, some might be wondering, "Why then did I feel better after taking the medications?" This is episode delves into how a person might start talking to themselves in a more accepting way after taking medications -- and how that new style of self-talk might account more for feeling better than the medication.

Learn more about Marshall Bolin at:

https://www.marshallbolin.com/

]]>f5e174e5-2cb0-44a4-87ea-76d3d4824f90Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:46:00 -070015:12truefull26262Marshall Bolin