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Dr. Debra

Mandel, Ph.D.

Find Your Inner Warrior

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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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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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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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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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This is a sign. 🪧 Rest. You take care of your dev This is a sign. 🪧

Rest. You take care of your devices and your loved ones. You owe it to yourself to ALSO take care of yourself.

You wouldn't let this happen to your phone. So why do you let this happen to your brain, your mind, and your body? 🧠 📱 🪫 

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It's important to remember that self-compassion is It's important to remember that self-compassion is a crucial part of kindness.

Taking time to nurture your own well-being allows you to be more present and empathetic towards others. This might involve setting aside moments for relaxation, pursuing hobbies that bring you joy, or simply acknowledging your feelings without judgment.

☁️ By treating yourself with the same understanding and patience you offer to others, you create a balanced and fulfilling life.

💡 Remember, kindness is a gift that grows the more you share it, with yourself and the world around you.

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How do we get back to our instincts of saying, “no How do we get back to our instincts of saying, “no” when we truly mean it?

Sadly, the repercussions of saying “yes” when we mean “no” can be quite severe. We can easily become oppressed to other people’s demands and expectations and lose sight of our own needs and desires. 

Also known as becoming a “doormat,” where others walk all over us. Sound familiar? If so, reclaim your right to say “no” by practicing the following:

1️⃣ Accept that the word “no” has survival value. If we say “yes” to everyone else’s demands or requests, we diminish our capacity to advocate for ourselves.
2️⃣ Become aware of your fears about saying “no”. Do you fear you will be seen as a difficult person? Do you fear people will get angry with you? Once determined, try to walk through your fear, rather than give it power.
3️⃣ Allow others the right to say “no.” Step back and be mindful that other people have busy lives too—and if someone says “no” to you, it’s usually not a personal rejection!
4️⃣ Claim the right to say “yes.” Being able to say “no” doesn’t prohibit you from being agreeable, it just gives you the freedom to choose so that you don’t continually get yourself trapped in a corner.
5️⃣ Disconnect the negative association to the word “no.” While it can be a very powerful word, it’s simply a means to set a boundary–not to be used to be hurtful to others.
6️⃣ Accept that you cannot control other people’s thoughts or actions, but you do have the right to take charge of your own life. If someone can’t handle your right to say “no”, they have the problem, not you.

Most importantly, keep in mind that simple and direct communication is far better than beating around the bush. For example, your friend asks you to do a favor for her and you really don’t have the time. It would be far healthier for both of you to politely decline the request by saying something like: “Thanks for asking me, but I’m just too busy right now”.

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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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