Thank you for listening to another Mental Health Moment, from the Life Lived Better podcast, where we quickly provide insight into issues that affect most of us,

In this episode, we are discussing - Loss

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They are back!!! Joseph and Paula return with a long episode to discuss how making friends as an adult can feel surprisingly difficult. Between busy schedules, life transitions, past hurts, social anxiety, and the fear of rejection, many people quietly wonder why connection feels harder than it used to.

In this episode, Paula and Joseph explore the emotional reality of adult friendship—why it matters, what gets in the way, and how meaningful connection can still be built at any stage of life. They discuss loneliness, vulnerability, boundaries, friendship changes, and the courage it takes to reach out.

Whether you are starting over, rebuilding your social circle, navigating a new season of life, or simply wanting deeper friendships, this conversation offers practical encouragement and compassionate insight.

Because friendship is not just something we find—it is something we build.

Questions? If you have questions, you would like Joseph and Paula to address during an upcoming episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at Info@lifelivedbetter.net

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net.

Just a reminder - Anything shared during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice - it is solely our opinion. Information shared does not represent our employers or profession.

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And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.

Resources used to create the episodes on this topic:

• How to Make Friends as an Adult: The Complete 2025 Guide - Feelset

• 7 Secrets to Making Friends as an Adult | Psychology Today

• How to Make Friends as an Adult (Science-Backed Tips)

• How to Make Friends as an Adult

• How To Make New Friends as an Adult: 102 Ways to Try - Parade

Thank you for listening to another Mental Health Moment, from the Life Lived Better podcast, where we quickly provide insight into issues that affect most of us,

In this episode, we are discussing - The Psychology of Happiness.

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Thank you for listening to another Mental Health Moment, from the Life Lived Better podcast, where we quickly provide insight into issues that affect most of us,

In this episode, we are discussing - Mental Health and Nutrition.

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Just a reminder - anything shared in this, and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession.

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Thank you for listening to another Mental Health Moment, from the Life Lived Better podcast, where we quickly provide insight into issues that affect most of us,

In this episode, we are discussing - Healing Requires Accountability

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Thank you for listening to another Mental Health Moment, from the Life Lived Better podcast, where we quickly provide insight into issues that affect most of us,

In this episode, we are discussing - Not Everything Needs to be Healed!

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Thank you for listening to another Mental Health Moment, from the Life Lived Better podcast, where we quickly provide insight into issues that affect most of us,

In this episode, we are discussing - Healing isn't always peaceful!

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In this episode, Joseph and Paula explore ibogaine, an increasingly discussed and controversial substance in addiction treatment. They break down what ibogaine is, what it claims to do, and the current realities surrounding its use, including risks, legal status, and ethical considerations. With a focus on both curiosity and caution, this conversation invites counselors and listeners alike to think critically about emerging treatments and the evolving landscape of recovery.

Questions? If you have questions, you would like Joseph and Paula to address during an upcoming episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at Info@lifelivedbetter.net

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net.

Just a reminder - Anything shared during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice - it is solely our opinion. Information shared does not represent our employers or profession.

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Resources used to create this episode:

ANR Clinic - Advanced Opioid Dependency Treatment Centers

Frontiers | Ibogaine Detoxification Transitions Opioid and Cocaine Abusers

Between Dependence and Abstinence: Clinical Observations and Treatment Outcomes

Ibogaine - Partnership to End Addiction

Psychoactive drug ibogaine effectively treats traumatic brain injury in special ops military vets

Safety of ibogaine administration in detoxification of opioid‐dependent individuals: a descriptive open‐label observational study - PMC

Study Details | NCT05029401 | A Study of Oral Ibogaine in Opioid Withdrawal | ClinicalTrials.gov

Trump takes page out of Texas lawmakers' book, signs executive order on ibogaine

UTHealth Houston, in collaboration with UTMB Health, awarded $50 million by the state of Texas to lead ibogaine clinical trials - UTHealth Houston