So Bob I have a bunch of emails here that are just waiting for us to read on the air and answer what do you say Bob?

I say I got two fridge magnets that say something something what comes out of our faces.

Yeah, so you got some merch and it said let's see if anything of interest comes out of our face.

Yeah.

And let's see if anything of interest comes out of both of our faces. This is the psychology

in Seattle podcast. I'm your host Dr Kirkconda. I'm a therapist and I'm also a

professor. And I am your friend Bob Gettle from graduate school and also a therapist in practice here in Seattle.

And I just had a great session with a couple.

I've just been in a great mood right now.

Oh, that's good.

Yeah, it's always a good feeling to walk away and say,

I'm a good therapist.

Mm.

Upper Cheer Patron Violet from Canada writes in,

I have a question for you and Bob. I have been struggling

deeply with my own struggles through the global pandemic. I have found it

extremely difficult at times to feel hopeful lately. I just started with my therapist and

I'm looking for help. When life does get quite heavy and difficult and it feels like everything is hitting you from every direction, how do you

remain positive and hopeful?

Also, do you use any self-mantras or do you have support systems to help?

Bob, what do you think?

You know, to be frank, I don't remain positive.

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