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Dr. Debra

Mandel, Ph.D.

Find Your Inner Warrior

Psychologist Author TV/Radio Personality

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Sassy & Rude, Her New Attitude

A Tough Love Guide for Moms on How to Bring Back The Sugar and Spice in Their Not-so-Nice Adult Daughters

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Nationally renowned no-nonsense, yet upbeat and compassionate psychologist

Understanding that one-size does not fit all, Dr. Debra integrates multiple therapeutic modalities with expertise ranging from general life concerns to addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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“Dr. Debra shares her insights with good humour and compassion. Our listeners will love how she holds space for both of the adults in the mother daughter relationship. She generously shares her personal experiences in family and clinical settings to demonstrate real human examples of how these dynamics play out in our lives. Dr. Debra is a delight to connect with and has an obvious wealth of knowledge to share that all listeners and readers could use to improve their relationships.”

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“Dr. Mandel shows us, with compassion, how to heal the wounds we carry into our adult relationships, creating permanent, positive changes. After that, things will get better—much better!”

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Relationship expert with over thirty years experience helping others thrive!

Dr. Debra uses a holistic approach, encouraging her clients to focus on building their inherent strengths rather than dwelling on their weaknesses or shortcomings.

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Dr. Debra, author of five books, including her new release Sassy & Rude: Her New Attitude, has been featured on multiple national television and radio shows as a relationship expert, and has co-hosted her own podcast achieving over a million listeners.

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Hearing what readers have to say about my writing Hearing what readers have to say about my writing is always so heartwarming! Helping people is why I do this, and the feedback is so appreciated. 💕

📚 Motherhood Bible - Dr. Debra nails it in this book. Her ability to clearly articulate one’s experience as a mother allows us all to be “seen.” I think the most relevant part is allowing us mothers not to feel alienated or dysfunctional because we think we are doing the “right” thing. If you feel like you need a voice that really understands you and your experience, do not hesitate to read. It will be worth your time. ~ Anonymous

❤️‍🩹 Must read to assist mothers and daughters with navigating such delicate relationship! - Fantastic read! Provides insight for mothers and daughters on how to move through the ups and downs of an ever changing relationship. Highly recommend If you're looking to bridge the gap and connect on the next level within your relationship! ~ K. Roby

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Like a contortionist, the mind (structurally known Like a contortionist, the mind (structurally known as the brain 🧠) can bend, stretch, twist, and turn in many incredible directions. We use it to think, foreshadow, plan, create, and reminisce about the past. We use our minds to solve complex problems, experience deep emotions, and feel compassion for others.

However, the workings of our minds don’t always help us. Just like a contortionist who doesn’t take proper steps to keep his body extremely strong and limber, our minds can lead us to painful experiences, causing us to doubt, worry, ruminate, contemplate danger when there is none, and stir up feelings of hatred, jealousy, and envy.

Our minds can play tricks on us, leading us to distort the truth, go into denial, and even manipulate others for personal gain. While the mind can bring us happiness and bliss, it can also lead us to misery and despair.

If your brain is telling you things that seem untrue, it's okay to think twice!

And remember, if you're struggling, seek professional help. There are numerous therapists, nurse practitioners, and doctors who are willing and able to assist you on this journey. ❤️‍🩹
The phrase, “you become one parent & you marry the The phrase, “you become one parent & you marry the other” is very confusing to me.

The truth, in my opinion, is that everyone becomes a mix of both. We take elements from both parents, and all important people in our lives, especially from our childhood to become who we are in adulthood. And who we grow to marry is a much longer conversation 🤣

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Hard days don't mean you're breaking—they mean you Hard days don't mean you're breaking—they mean you're growing. Every challenge plants you deeper, making you stronger than before. 🌱

What tough season helped YOU grow the most? Drop it below 👇

#RootedInStrength #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreGrowing #ResilienceIsReal
Love yourself. You deserve it. ❤️‍🩹 Acknowledge a Love yourself. You deserve it.

❤️‍🩹 Acknowledge and heal the wounds from your childhood
❤️‍🩹 Get rid of shame, negative self-talk, and a harsh inner critic.
❤️‍🩹 Hold yourself proudly in the world
❤️‍🩹 Stop punishing yourself.
❤️‍🩹 Celebrate yourself regularly.

Rinse and Repeat 😉 

Self Compassion | Inner Voice | Youre Doing Great #MentalHealthMatters #SelfLove #PracticeKindness
tl;dr: This post is meant to put a fire under your tl;dr: This post is meant to put a fire under your butt to urge you to take action in your life instead of idly waiting for external forces or sources to take action for you.

So many people have options at their fingertips to make things better, yet they remain stagnant in the hope that "The Universe" or some higher power will sweep in and fix everything for them. But many of these people would fare better claiming responsibility and taking constructive steps on their own toward changing what isn’t working. It would be better to take the universe out of the role of janitor (whose job is to clean up our messes) and instead give that all-knowing power a little break!

Just like we all need a vacation from the intensity of our busy lives and responsibilities, wouldn’t it be nice for the universe to have a little R&R now and again? That doesn’t mean that its power isn’t still ever-present. But maybe we all need to be a little more respectful and turn to ourselves and our community for the help and support we need, rather than waiting for the universe to clear everything up.
Whether you have full faith and a unified internal Whether you have full faith and a unified internal sense of a higher power, are floundering about trying to figure it out, or you reject the notion entirely, here are a few tips on how to claim the power you have at your own fingertips to make your life a little better.

➡️ Don’t dwell on the past or overpredict until tomorrow what you can do today.” Remember, by the time tomorrow shows up, it will already be today.
➡️ If you’re stressed or have some other life concern, rather than wait for a miracle to save you, instead ask yourself what is in your control to do differently to make positive changes. More often than not, we have options for change. We just must assert them.
➡️ If you feel defeated and struggle with your own resources – ask a trusted friend or loved one who can point out feasible and reasonable actions you can take.
➡️ Beware of being a naysayer and/or someone who asks for help and then rejects it. Even if a suggestion you receive is not a perfect fit, modify it to your liking and take the action recommended.
➡️ Use community resources. While some communities are more resource-rich than others, with the accessibility of the Internet, you are more likely to have resources available to you. Of course, you shouldn’t trust everything you read on the Internet. But if you gather information from reputable sources, you’ll likely walk away with something valuable.
➡️ Seek professional help when necessary. Some things we aren't meant to handle on our own.

I guess my message is: continue practicing your faith if you have one. But please also consider giving the higher powers that may exist a little break and instead push yourself to take charge and make positive changes in your life now! And then when a miracle occurs, you’ll truly appreciate it!
If you aren’t sharing it, you’re storing it...& th If you aren’t sharing it, you’re storing it...& that gets heavy quickly.

Keeping your emotions bottled up won’t make them disappear. Your heart bears the weight of what remains unspoken. 

Speak it and begin to heal. Don’t bear the burden alone. Releasing what's unspoken can help you feel lighter.
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Dr. Debra received her master’s and doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles

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