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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. 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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Burnout can look different in all of us, but here Burnout can look different in all of us, but here are some common symptoms that you may recognize in yourself.

✨ Insomnia & Trouble Sleeping
✨ Body Aches & Increased Illnesses
✨ Emotional Overwhelm
✨ Trouble Getting or Staying Motivated
✨ Amplified Anxiety
✨ Unexplained Changes in Appetite

If you feel burnt out, remember to reach out to loved ones and seek professional help when necessary.

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Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel panic in seemingl Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel panic in seemingly normal moments? 

Whether these feelings are from a new life event, a community disaster, stress in life or work, or something you can't quite pinpoint, the centering triangle might help! 🔺

1️⃣ Sit down in a supportive position with feet firmly planted on the ground;

2️⃣ Take ten deep breaths, exhaling longer than inhaling;

3️⃣ Scan the immediate environment for danger.

Usually, you’ll discover that there is no imminent threat to your well-being, so you will start to relax.

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Grief encompasses a wide range of experiences. It Grief encompasses a wide range of experiences. It is not only for death. 

It manifests whenever we face significant change or loss in our lives. Grief could be the heartache of a relationship ending, the sadness of drifting apart from a once ride-or-die friend, the sorrow felt when a career path shifts unexpectedly, or even the nostalgia that comes with moving away from a beloved home. These moments mark the end of something familiar and cherished, often leaving a void that is hard to fill.

Society often emphasizes resilience and moving on quickly, but taking the time to mourn these losses is essential. 

Allow yourself the space to process the emotions. Sit with the sadness. Understand its source. You might cry. You may try talking with friends. You may find it helpful to seek professional support from a therapist. It’s all part of the journey toward acceptance and healing.

Over time, grief can ultimately help us appreciate the value of what we’ve lost and embrace new beginnings with a deeper understanding of what truly matters in life.

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The accolades for Sassy And Rude: Her New Attitude The accolades for Sassy And Rude: Her New Attitude are continuing to pour in from all around the globe! It is truly one of the greatest honors of my life to assist you and your adult daughters in rebuilding your relationships with one another.

⭐️ Humorous and Helpful!! Great Insight: I truly appreciate all the insight and wisdom of Debra Mandel. This is a woman who has clearly been in the trenches and speaks from a place of experience and compassion, with properly placed humor to keep the pages turning. - Chris

⭐️ Fun and Insightful: The author's accessible style and real-world examples make it a valuable guide for improving communication skills between daughters and mothers. Dr. Debra does it again! - Elyse 

⭐️ A Must-Read for Mothers And Daughters: Dr. Debra Mandel is completely on point! I've read several of Dr. Mandel's books and have always been impressed. In Sassy and Rude, Mandel does a beautiful job explaining the dynamics of the mother/daughter relationship. She provides practical and understandable tools to get through the tough obstacles. I really appreciate the real life examples as they were very well illustrated. A must read for those struggling with mother and daughter relationships! - Anonymous

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Get ready to immerse yourself, explore, and uncover the valuable insights needed to finally cultivate the cherished mother/daughter relationship you desire!

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Perfection is overrated. Perfection is boring. B Perfection is overrated. Perfection is boring. 

Be authentic. That's something to strive for. Embracing your true self is a worthy pursuit. Authenticity leads to greatness. You are worthy of uncovering the greatness within yourself 🏆

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What excites your partner? Is it... ✨ spontaneity What excites your partner? Is it...
✨ spontaneity
✨ adventure
✨ experiences
✨ physicality
✨ laughter
✨ deep conversations
✨ shared dreams
✨ quiet moments together

Remember, every relationship is unique, and discovering what excites your partner can strengthen your bond!

Think about your relationship and let me know in the comments! 💖

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ADD and ADHD are characterized by inattention and/ ADD and ADHD are characterized by inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that is more severe than what typically appears for that child’s age group.

Children with AD(H)D frequently suffer from low self-esteem and a sense of social failure, as their behavior can be quite annoying to people around them. These problems become especially pronounced in children who haven’t been properly diagnosed or who have been pegged as a “bad seed.” If left untreated, these problems often get worse, and the sufferer may also develop a propensity toward failure, a negative self-identity, problems in social and intimate relationships, and difficulty functioning in the workplace.

Below are a few tips you can apply right away to help keep your child on track, particularly with regard to their education.

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While hanging out in the sandbox with one of my fa While hanging out in the sandbox with one of my favorite toddlers, it occurred to me that one of the first words we utter when we finally begin speaking is the word “no!” Yet somehow during the developmental process, so many of us lose sight of this short and simple, yet ever so powerful word.

Why does it become increasingly difficult for many of us to use it as we get older? We think it. We want to say it. Yet, oftentimes we stifle it. Or we pause and either come up with some grandiose euphemism for it or we flat-out agree to something we really don’t want to do.

Mind you, I’m certainly not suggesting that we should all become selfish naysayers. Quite the contrary! It’s okay to put our own preferences aside to do things for others for the sake of a greater good.

But sadly, we over-teach people to be “nice” –which actually translates to “pretending not to know.” So if you think about it, being “nice” has nothing to do with kindness, compassion, or empathy–the three qualities so often lacking in humanity.

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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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