Hi my name is Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP - today I'm discussing Clinical Concepts prior to filming a YouTube video on RSD - check out the video in the show notes!

SURVIVAL NOTES: Channeling Creativity as a Healing PracticeIn this episode of Survival Notes, Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP explores the intersection of creativity and adversity, sharing insights on how spontaneous creative expression can serve as a powerful healing tool. Learn how consistent creative practice can help you process emotions rather than internalizing them.Key topics covered:How to turn on your creativity through small, consistent practicesThe distinction between genuine emotions and stress responsesUsing creative outlets to channel difficult feelingsAdapting to challenges through creative expressionUpdates on the Compass Point Institute podcast networkAnnouncement of the upcoming Focus Path YouTube channel for long-form educational contentWhether you're naturally creative or looking to develop this skill, this episode offers practical guidance for using creativity as a path toward healing and authenticity.For more insights on habit formation, CPTSD, boundaries, and other topics, visit myfocuspath.blog.

TOXIC PODCAST: The Universal Reaction That Exposes Toxic PeopleIn this episode of Toxic, Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP explores the immediate, involuntary nervous system reaction that toxic people display the moment you set any boundary. Learn why this instant response reveals someone's true nature before their conscious mind can mask it.Key topics covered:How to identify the "shooting from the hip" reaction that toxic individuals can't controlWhy your own nervous system state determines how clearly you can spot these reactionsThe Gray Rock method for protecting yourself when escape isn't immediately possibleSpecial considerations for individuals on the autism spectrum who may miss social cuesRecognizing when you're "walking on eggshells" around someoneUnderstanding toxic patterns isn't about judgment—it's about protection. For the exact boundary scripts that reveal toxic patterns and clinical assessment tools, subscribe to Focus Path Insights at myfocuspath.blog.

Why most "boundary advice" fails: Understanding the neuroscience of toxic relationshipsTired of advice that ignores what's really happening in your body and brain when facing toxic people? This episode delivers a research-backed, four-step framework that fuses neuroscience and attachment theory to create boundaries that actually stick.Most boundary-setting advice fails because it skips the critical first step - understanding your nervous system's response to threat. When you're triggered by a toxic person, your body goes into danger mode, making logical arguments useless. This framework starts with building your internal "home base" of safety before ever confronting anyone.The breakthrough comes in step three when you learn to interpret what your body is telling you and respond from your adult self rather than your triggered inner child.Ready for change? This episode includes exact scripts for peacekeepers, scapegoats, and anyone dealing with toxic people - but only after you've built the foundation that makes them effective.

In this deeply personal episode, psychiatric nurse practitioner Jonathan Murphy explores the paradox of creativity - how we turn something meant to be joyful into a painful exercise in perfectionism. Drawing from his own journey with ADHD, multiple sclerosis, and creative blocks, Jonathan shares how releasing the need for perfection transformed his relationship with creativity, leading to a surge of songwriting and renewed energy. He reflects on the childlike wonder we once brought to creative endeavors before perfectionism took hold, and invites listeners to reconnect with the simple joy of creating without judgment.This episode offers insights on:How creativity can become a healing force for mental health strugglesThe surprising connection between creative flow and managing chronic illness fatigueBreaking free from perfectionist patterns that block creative expressionFinding your authentic voice in a distraction-filled worldWhether you're battling creative blocks or looking to reconnect with your innate creative spirit, this episode reminds us that the most powerful creative act is simply beginning.📚 Ready to transform your relationship with your brain? Discover more insights in Jonathan's book "CHEAT CODES: How I Hacked My ADHD Brain" - available now on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. Learn the practical strategies that helped Jonathan overcome executive dysfunction and unlock his creative potential. Get your copy today!