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View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushMost people don't struggle with movement — they struggle with the mindset around movement.In this episode, psychologist Diana Hill and biomechanist Katy Bowman break down the real reasons so many of us stay stuck in sedentary loops. It's not laziness. It's not time. It's our mental patterns:“If I can't do a full 45-minute workout… why bother doing anything at all?”This is the all-or-nothing trap. And it's silently keeping millions of people from ever getting started. In this conversation, you'll learn how to identify your personal barriers to movement, shift the way you think about progress, and create a more flexible, self-compassionate relationship with your body.Whether you're a parent, a busy professional, or someone trying to reclaim your health — this episode will help you stop waiting for the “perfect” workout and start making every bit of movement count.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy rigid beliefs around exercise are blocking your healthHow psychological flexibility aids in eliminating barriers to movementWhy “not enough time” is a myth that keeps you stuckHow to break free from perfectionist, all-or-nothing thinkingHow to build a lifestyle where movement happens naturallyTools from ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) that actually work

"Dropping Anchor" is a powerful grounding technique designed to help you stay steady in the midst of emotional turbulence. It can be used to manage difficult thoughts, feelings, memories, urges, and physical sensations more effectively. Rooted in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), this practice is taught and narrated by Dr Russ Harris — therapist, trainer of health professionals, and author of The Happiness Trap (along with eight other books). This is a fantastic centering exercise to keep in your mental health toolkit, for whenever life feels overwhelming or chaotic. Join our Month of Mindfulness Challenge 30 days of short daily practices to help you slow down, check in, and care for your mind. To download the My Possible Self app: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself  

How can you intentionally build trust and rapport with your clients? In this episode, host Rebecca Danial sits down with guest Phyllis Woodfine—associate supervisor at The Coaching Catalysts Supervision Collective, PCC coach, mentor, supervisor, speaker, and practising osteopath. Phyllis brings a wealth of experience, weaving together her diverse background from environmental health and building surveying to holistic coaching and osteopathy.Phyllis shares the pivotal moments that led her into coaching, how her multifaceted career has enriched her practice, and why integrating mind and body is at the heart of her approach. Rebecca and Phyllis explore the value of embracing past experiences, building trust and rapport in client relationships, and how compassion and continual learning are essential for every coach.Here are the Highlights:00:00 Introduction07:21 Journey from Psychology to Coaching12:24 Coaching, Speaking, and Teaching Activities14:47 Versatile Coaching Approaches18:31 Coaching Community and Supervision Benefits25:02 Avoid Fads; Embrace Evidence27:58 Rapport and TrustAbout Phyllis Woodfine MSc, ICF PCC,EMCC:Phyllis is a coach, speaker, Osteopath and multi-modal practitioner who bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world client care. As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)— only held by just over 4,000 coaches in the UK—she brings a unique blend of theory and practical experience to her work. Her training also includes hypnotherapy and movement therapies, adding further depth to her approach. Her experience spans from frontline support in local government to teaching at university at both undergraduate and Masters level; working with patients individually and as a clinic tutor. This diverse background informs her work, allowing her to connect with people on many levels, from academic discussions to compassionate conversations. Whether mentoring coaches, speaking to large groups, or working one-on-one. With a background in advanced communication methodologies like NLP (Master Practitioner) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), combined with experience in local government supporting vulnerable individuals, Phyllis has a knack for connecting deeply with people facing diverse challenges. This experience has honed her ability to communicate empathetically, especially in times of crisis over the last 40+years.As an EMCC AC Supervisor and ICF Mentor, Phyllis guides and supports other coaches while also working directly with clients—from healthcare professionals and corporate leaders to individuals navigating personal growth or challenging situations. She adapts her approach to each client and patient, drawing on coaching, movement, and hypnotherapy techniques to facilitate meaningful change. Phyllis is dedicated to creating lasting impact through expert guidance and authentic connection. Connect with Phyllis:Website: www.phylliswoodfine.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-woodfine-osteopath-mentor-coach/ Connect with us here: Website:https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.comWork with us:We are celebrating International Coaching Week from May 12th and hosting a series of free workshops - sign up here to join us:

In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly Taylor explores the quiet wisdom of a Zen koan—a simple phrase that invites reflection on our human tendency to resist what is, and a gentler path toward clarity and purpose. If you're going through a struggle right no, this episode might offer another way to meet what’s here. Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach and speaker passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Masters of Counselling. Connect with Carly: Website: www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.auInstagram: carly_taylor_coachingLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-61134bb9/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nghe trọn sách nói Bẫy Hạnh Phúc - Ngừng Vật Lộn Và Bắt Đầu Sống trên ứng dụng Fonos: https://fonos.link/podcast-tvsn --Về Fonos:Fonos là Ứng dụng âm thanh số - Với hơn 13.000 nội dung gồm Sách nói có bản quyền, PodCourse, Podcast, Ebook, Tóm tắt sách, Thiền định, Truyện ngủ, Nhạc chủ đề, Truyện thiếu nhi. Bạn có thể nghe miễn phí chương 1 của tất cả sách nói trên Fonos. Tải app để trải nghiệm ngay!--Hạnh phúc vốn là một chủ đề không quá xa lạ đối với hầu hết mọi người trong chúng ta. Con người, suy cho cùng, đều có xu hướng tìm kiếm hạnh phúc như một đích đến cuối cùng của cuộc đời, và thường không ngần ngại thử nhiều phương pháp để đạt được hạnh phúc Thế nhưng, đôi khi chúng ta không nhận ra rằng mình đang bị chính mục tiêu của mình đặt bẫy và dễ dàng bị rơi vào chiếc bẫy đó. Chúng ta cố tỏ ra vui vẻ, cố chứng minh rằng cuộc sống của mình hoàn toàn ổn, rằng chúng ta đang rất thỏa mãn, trong khi thực tế thì lại phải loay hoay, lo lắng, đau khổ và tìm cách trốn chạy. Việc nỗ lực để "giành được" hạnh phúc khiến ta thấy kiệt sức và ngày càng chìm sâu trong trầm cảm và tuyệt vọng.Bạn cần thay đổi những khuôn mẫu tư duy cũ kỹ, những thói quen khiến bạn mặc cảm, tiêu cực; bạn cần giải phóng bản thân để thấy rằng cuộc sống là một hành trình đầy ý nghĩa, bạn khám phá mọi thứ trên đường đi, đón nhận mọi trải nghiệm và học cách tử tế với chính mình.. Tất cả những thông điệp này sẽ được làm rõ trong cuốn sách Bẫy Hạnh Phúc - Ngừng Vật Lộn Và Bắt Đầu Sống, tác giả Russ Harris chia sẻ với bạn những hiểu biết và kỹ thuật của ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Liệu pháp Chấp nhận và Cam kết) - một liệu pháp tâm lý mới mẻ mang tính cách mạng dựa trên các nghiên cứu về tâm lý học hành vi. ACT sẽ giúp bạn thoát khỏi cái bẫy hạnh phúc và tìm được sự hài lòng trong cuộc sống.Cuốn sách đã được dịch ra hơn 30 ngôn ngữ, bán hơn một triệu bản và được áp dụng bởi nhiều chuyên gia tư vấn tâm lý. Tiến sĩ Steven Hayes, tác giả cuốn Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life, nhận xét sách là "ngọn hải đăng hướng độc giả tìm kiếm con đường dẫn đến sự an vui".--Tìm hiểu thêm về Fonos: https://fonos.vn/Theo dõi Facebook Fonos: https://www.facebook.com/fonosvietnam/

Low self-worth can be debilitating, leading to avoiding doing the things that really matter. Today, Carly approaches self-worth with a bit of a different perspective. Using a framework she calls the 4A's, this unique approach may change the way you respond to low self-worth. Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach and speaker passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Masters of Counselling. Connect with Carly: Website: www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.auInstagram: carly_taylor_coachingLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/carly-taylor-61134bb9/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Overbay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who followed his gut and heart into the world of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to provide tools and strategies to thousands of couples and individuals. You can find his courses, podcast & therapy offerings HERE Ashlynn, former cohost of the top 10 podcast "The Betrayed, The Addicted & The Expert," now host of "This Is Ashlynn," shares her journey and helps others find their path to healing. After navigating a public divorce that ended a 21-year marriage and impacted her business, she transformed her personal challenges into a mission to empower women. Through online groups and in-person retreats, she guides women in reclaiming their intuition, self-love, and personal power after experiencing self & relationship betrayal or divorce. As a mother of two teenage daughters and someone who has successfully rebuilt both her life and business, Ashlynn brings authentic experience to her work. She understands firsthand the journey of rediscovering self-trust and embracing one's full potential after years of dimming her light for others' acceptance. When she's not empowering women, you can find her hiking trails, roller skating, or dancing – activities that embody the joy and freedom she helps others rediscover. Find her at www.thisisashlynn.com IG: @this.isAshlynn 

Mindful eating has been shown to profoundly improve our relationship with food, influence how much we eat, and even enhance digestion. This week, Carly shares practical strategies to help you eat mindfully, so you can fully enjoy your meals and experience the many benefits that come with this simple yet effective practice. Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach and speaker passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Masters of Counselling. For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.auFollow her on LinkedIn or Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hard being human. We feel a landscape of emotions and many of them we struggle with. This week, Carly talks through 3 approaches that have changed how she responds to her uncomfortable and highly inconvenient emotions so they don't get in the way of life. Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach and speaker passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Masters of Counselling. For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.auFollow her on LinkedIn or Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching. For further reading and resources, check out the following: Books by Japanese Psychology expert, Gregg Krech Audio script for Dropping Anchor by Russ Harris Little Book of StoicismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Mojo Monday, Carly dives into a powerful skill we can all cultivate to help us persevere when life gets tough and our minds tell us to give up. Discover how to build inner resilience and keep moving forward, no matter the challenges. Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach and speaker passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Masters of Counselling. For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly shares how you can move through the fear and build that confidence that is holding you back. Loving the podcast? Consider leaving a review as it helps us keep the podcast going. Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Masters of Counselling. For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waking up feeling anxious or feeling a sense of dread can lead to overthinking and rumination and stop you getting out of bed while you figure out what to do. In this episode, Carly shares some effective actions to try, so anxiety doesn't dictate the rest of the day. Loving the podcast? Consider leaving a review as it helps us keep the podcast going.  Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Masters of Counselling. For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I learned ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), it changed my OT practice and it changed how I navigate my own life. This is why I have created so many things that include ACT concepts - the ACTivate Vitality coaching program for OT business owners who want to thrive without the hustle, the ACTivate Vitality Personal Development Planner, and the Practical ACT for OTs course... that last one has a Black Friday promo coming out later this week. This podcast is taken from a presentation I did recently in a Facebook group for mental health OTs called MHOT ~ A Collective. It's a helpful introduction to using ACT as a modality in your OT practice to facilitate occupational engagement, particularly when clients are stuck in patterns of avoidance of difficult thoughts, feelings, or sensations. ✴️✴️Head to the Practical ACT for OTs course website to sign up to be notified when the Black Friday early bird registration and promo opens up or when the course officially starts toward the end of January, 2025.✴️✴️   Here are some resources mentioned in this episode: Balance Works OT - Carlyn's OT practice  Balance Works - Carlyn's personal and professional develoment services   ACTivate Vitality Program and Mastermind for OTs who want to THRIVE without the HUSTLE ACTivate Vitality Personal Development Planner  Practical ACT for OTs Clinical Education Vitality Guide - free download with ACT starter resources ACT Made Simple Facebook Group Choice Point - Russ Harris MHOT ~ A Collective Facebook Group   Article Cited: Dindo L, Van Liew JR, Arch JJ. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Transdiagnostic Behavioral Intervention for Mental Health and Medical Conditions. Neurotherapeutics. 2017 Jul;14(3):546-553. doi: 10.1007/s13311-017-0521-3. PMID: 28271287; PMCID: PMC5509623.     Shoutout to our sponsor, Jane, the all-in-one practice management software we love. To see how Jane can help you reclaim your evenings and weekends, head over and meet Jane to book a personalized demo and, if you're ready to get started, you can use the code VITALITY at the time of sign-up for a 1-month grace period applied to your new account.

All of us have an inner critic.  Eckhart Tolle calls that part of us the Tormentor, we call it our inner Gremlin. Whatever you want to call it, you have a choice whether this voice dictates your life. In this episode, Carly dives into some strategies so you can get unstuck and live your life well. Loving the podcast? Consider leaving a review as it helps us keep the podcast going.  Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Maters of Counselling. For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Carly explores the power of embracing life as it truely is. We often get stuck on how things 'should' be, but that mindset can lead to frustration, stress and disappointment. Whether it's family gatherings, challenging situations, or unexpected turns in life, learning to accept reality helps us find peace and live more fully in the present. Carly will dive into practical ways to release the struggle and focus on what truely matters. Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Maters of Counselling. For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, you have to look scary change in the eye and approach it with flexibility instead of fear. Dr. Diana Hill is a clinical psychologist and leadership coach who specializes in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and we speak to her this week as part of our month-long series on artificial intelligence and work.  GenAI and how it is impacting your job might be stirring up all kinds of emotions for you - including anger - and Hill explains techniques you can use to change your frame of mind and improve your relationship with all this change. We discuss the importance of values when navigating uncertainty and anxiety. More about Diana Hill: https://drdianahill.com/about Our episode on AI and work with Nilay Patel: https://morraam.com/blog/9ojwos1lawqrhhgmcxl87f2343km01

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In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Colleen Jorgensen. Colleen is a Manual Osteopath, an Athletic Therapist, a Pain Care Aware Educator & Lead Trainer and a therapeutic Pilates, yoga and Somatic teacher. She started dancing at the age of 3 and hasn't stopped exploring movement & the human body since! Her deep fascination with how the body moves led her to a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in Athletic Therapy from Concordia University and a Rehab Pilates certification from Polestar Pilates. Her love of palpation and curiosity about how the body, mind and spirit are interconnected led her to a post-graduate degree in Osteopathy from Le Collège d'Études Ostéopathiques de Montréal (CEO), and a yoga and somatic teacher certification. Her interest in helping those living with chronic pain inspires continued studies and a certification in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain. Colleen is best known for bringing art and science together in her creative approach to compassionate pain care and movement. Combining manual therapy, current neuroscience research and the polyvagal theory with embodied movement, mindfulness, and a sense of play offers her clients a truly unique experience. In this episode we discuss pain care education, the relationship between pain and emotions and osteopathy.   Website - https://www.colleenjorgensen.org/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/_stillnessinmotion/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/stillnessinmotionwithcolleen/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenJorgensenStillnessInMotion   In this episode you will learn: 1. What one of the reasons that people remain stuck in pain is. 2. The definition of what pain is. 3. How understanding the link between pain and emotion can help to resolve the pain issue.   "I've been working with people in pain since 96, but in  2010, I had a spinal cord compression injury,  and it really was life changing." - 00:06:59 "A lot of people who are living with pain when they have all of that frustration, hopelessness, you hear them say things like, I'll get back to XYZ when my pain is gone, or once I've had the surgery, or once this is fixed, and life can become very small and contracted when you do that."- 00:22:17 "Be kind to each other. You never know what someone's going through. Dare to be curious and explore." - 00:41:03   THE WORLD needs to hear your message and your story. Don't deny the world of that gift within you that the universe has gave to you. Someone out there needs to hear your story because it will support them in feeling hope, inspired and even transformed. Want to discover how I help my clients get out of their own way, show up and confidently share their message? I would like to invite you to check out my FREE MASTERCLASS REPLAY Start Your Own Podcast: Idea to Implementation Watch Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7iItDG4qaI

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Colleen Jorgensen. Colleen is a Manual Osteopath, an Athletic Therapist, a Pain Care Aware Educator & Lead Trainer and a therapeutic Pilates, yoga and Somatic teacher. She started dancing at the age of 3 and hasn't stopped exploring movement & the human body since! Her deep fascination with how the body moves led her to a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in Athletic Therapy from Concordia University and a Rehab Pilates certification from Polestar Pilates. Her love of palpation and curiosity about how the body, mind and spirit are interconnected led her to a post-graduate degree in Osteopathy from Le Collège d'Études Ostéopathiques de Montréal (CEO), and a yoga and somatic teacher certification. Her interest in helping those living with chronic pain inspires continued studies and a certification in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain. Colleen is best known for bringing art and science together in her creative approach to compassionate pain care and movement. Combining manual therapy, current neuroscience research and the polyvagal theory with embodied movement, mindfulness, and a sense of play offers her clients a truly unique experience. In this episode we discuss pain care education, the relationship between pain and emotions and osteopathy.   Website - https://www.colleenjorgensen.org/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/_stillnessinmotion/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/stillnessinmotionwithcolleen/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenJorgensenStillnessInMotion   In this episode you will learn: 1. What one of the reasons that people remain stuck in pain is. 2. The definition of what pain is. 3. How understanding the link between pain and emotion can help to resolve the pain issue.   "I've been working with people in pain since 96, but in  2010, I had a spinal cord compression injury,  and it really was life changing." - 00:06:59 "A lot of people who are living with pain when they have all of that frustration, hopelessness, you hear them say things like, I'll get back to XYZ when my pain is gone, or once I've had the surgery, or once this is fixed, and life can become very small and contracted when you do that."- 00:22:17 "Be kind to each other. You never know what someone's going through. Dare to be curious and explore." - 00:41:03   THE WORLD needs to hear your message and your story. Don't deny the world of that gift within you that the universe has gave to you. Someone out there needs to hear your story because it will support them in feeling hope, inspired and even transformed. Want to discover how I help my clients get out of their own way, show up and confidently share their message? I would like to invite you to check out my FREE MASTERCLASS REPLAY Start Your Own Podcast: Idea to Implementation Watch Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7iItDG4qaI

In the insightful podcast episode featuring Joanna Hardis, author of "Just Do Nothing: A Paradoxical Guide to Getting Out of Your Way," listeners are treated to a deep dive into the concept of distress tolerance and its pivotal role in mental health and personal growth. Joanna Hardis, with her extensive background in treating anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, OCD, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, shares her professional and personal journey toward understanding and teaching the art of effectively managing internal discomfort without resorting to avoidance or escape tactics. The discussion begins with an exploration of the title of Joanna's book, "Just Do Nothing," which encapsulates the essence of her therapeutic approach: the intentional practice of stepping back and allowing thoughts, feelings, and sensations to exist without interference. This practice, though seemingly simple, challenges the common impulse to engage with and control our internal experiences, which often exacerbates suffering. A significant portion of the conversation is dedicated to "distress intolerance," a term that describes the perceived inability to endure negative emotional states. This perception leads individuals to avoid or escape these feelings, thereby increasing vulnerability to a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Joanna emphasizes the importance of recognizing and altering the self-limiting beliefs and thoughts that fuel distress intolerance. Practical strategies for enhancing distress tolerance are discussed, starting with simple exercises like resisting the urge to scratch an itch and gradually progressing to more challenging scenarios. This gradual approach helps individuals build confidence in their ability to manage discomfort and makes the concept of distress tolerance applicable to various aspects of life, from parenting to personal goals. Mindfulness is highlighted as a crucial component of distress tolerance, fostering an awareness of our reactions to discomfort and enabling us to respond with intention rather than impulsivity. The podcast delves into the importance of connecting with our values and reasons for enduring discomfort, which can provide the motivation needed to face challenging situations. Joanna and Kimberley also touch on the common traps of negative self-talk and judgment that can arise during distressing moments, advocating for a more compassionate and accepting stance towards oneself. The idea of "choice points" from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is introduced, encouraging listeners to make decisions that align with their values and move them forward, even in the face of discomfort. The episode concludes with a message of hope and empowerment: everyone has the capacity to work on expanding their distress tolerance. By starting with small, manageable steps and gradually confronting more significant challenges, individuals can cultivate a robust ability to navigate life's inevitable discomforts with grace and resilience. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:  The Concept of "Just Do Nothing": This core idea revolves around the practice of intentionally not engaging with every thought, feeling, or sensation, especially when they're distressing. It's about learning to observe without action, which can reduce the amplification of discomfort and suffering. Understanding Distress Intolerance: Distress intolerance refers to the belief or perception that one cannot handle negative internal states, leading to avoidance or escape behaviors. This concept highlights the importance of recognizing and challenging these beliefs to improve our ability to cope with discomfort. Building Distress Tolerance: The podcast discusses practical strategies to enhance distress tolerance, starting with simple exercises like resisting the urge to scratch an itch. The idea is to gradually expose oneself to discomfort in a controlled manner, thereby building resilience and confidence in handling distressing situations. Mindfulness and Awareness: Mindfulness plays a crucial role in distress tolerance by fostering an awareness of our reactions to discomfort. This awareness allows us to respond intentionally rather than react impulsively. The practice of mindfulness helps in recognizing when we're "gripping" distressing thoughts or sensations and learning to gently release that grip. Aligning Actions with Values: The podcast emphasizes the significance of connecting actions with personal values, even in the face of discomfort. This alignment can motivate us to face challenges and make choices that lead to personal growth and fulfillment, rather than making decisions based on the urge to avoid discomfort. These concepts together form a comprehensive approach to managing distress and enhancing personal well-being, as discussed by Joanna Hardis in the podcast episode. TRANSCRIPTION:  Kimberley: Welcome, everybody, today. We have Joanna Hardis. Joanna wrote an amazing book called Just Do Nothing: A Paradoxical Guide to Getting Out of Your Way. It was a solid gold read. Welcome, Joanna. Joanna: Thank you. Thank you for having me. Thank you for reading it, too. I appreciate it. Kimberley: It was a wonderful read and so on point, like science-backed. It was so good, so you should be so proud. Joanna: Thank you. Kimberley: Why did you choose the title Just Do Nothing? Joanna: I mean, it's super catchy, but more importantly than that, it is really what my work involves on a personal level and on a professional level—learning how to get out of my own way or our own way by leaving our thoughts alone, learning how to leave uncomfortable feelings alone, uncomfortable sensations alone, uncomfortable thoughts alone. Because that's what creates the suffering—when we get so engaged in them. Kimberley: Yeah. It's such a hard lesson. I talk about this with patients all the time. But as I mentioned to you, even my therapist is constantly saying, “You're going to have to just feel this one.” And my instinct is to go, “Nope. No thanks. There has to be another way.” Joanna: A hundred percent. Yes. I mean, it really is something on a daily basis. I have to remind myself and work really hard to do. Kimberley: It is. But it is such powerful work when you do it.  Joanna: Mm-hmm.  Kimberley: Early in the book, you talk about this term or this concept called ‘distress intolerance.' Can you tell us what both of those are and give us some ideas on why this is an important topic? Joanna: Sure, and this is what got me interested in the book and everything. Distress tolerance is a perception that you can handle negative internal states. And those internal states can be that you feel anxious, that you feel worried, you feel bored, vulnerable, ashamed, angry, sad, mad, off. There's an A to Z alphabet of those unpleasant and uncomfortable emotional states. And when we have that perception that we can handle it, our behavior aligns, so we tend to do things.  When we are distress-intolerant, we have a perception—often incorrect—that we cannot handle negative internal states. So then we will either avoid them or escape them or try to figure them out or neutralize them or try to get rid of them, make them stop—all the things that we see in our work every day.  Before I had my practice in anxiety disorders, I worked over a decade in an eating disorder treatment center, and we know that when someone has really low distress tolerance, they are more vulnerable to developing eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, substance use disorders. So, it's a really important concept. Kimberley: It's such an important concept. And you talk about how the thoughts we have which can determine that. Do you want to share a little bit about that? Because there was a whole chapter in the book about the thoughts you have about your ability to tolerate distress. Joanna: Sure, and I didn't answer the second part of your question., I just realized, which will tie into that, which is how it sounds. How it sounds is, “I can't bear to feel this way, so I'm going to avoid that party,” or “I'm having too good of a day, so I can't do my homework,” or “I can't bear if my kids see me anxious, so we're not going to go to the playground.” And so, what drives someone's perception are their thoughts and these thoughts and these self-limiting stories that we all have, and that oftentimes we just buy into as either true, or perhaps at one point, they may have been true, but we've outlived them. Kimberley: Yeah. We're talking about distress tolerance, and I'm always on the hunt to widen my distress tolerance to be able to tolerate higher levels of distress. And I think what's interesting is, first, this is more of a question that I don't know the science behind it, but do you think some people have higher levels of distress which makes them more intolerant, or do you think the intolerance which is what makes the distress feel so painful? Joanna: I don't know the research well enough to answer it. Because I think it's rare that you see -- I mean, this is just one construct. So it's very hard to isolate it from something like emotional sensitivity or anxiety sensitivity or intolerance for uncertainty, or something else that may be contributing to it. Kimberley: Yeah. No, I know. It's just a question I often think about, particularly when I'm with patients. And this is something that I think doesn't really matter at the end of the day. What matters is—and maybe this will be a question for you—if our goal is to increase our distress tolerance, how might somebody even begin to navigate that? Joanna: Sure. I love that question. I mean, in the book, I take it down to such a micro level, which is learning how—and I think you've talked about it on podcasts—itch serve. So, one of the exercises in the book is learning how you set your timer for five minutes and you get itchy, which of course is going to happen. And it's learning how to ride out that urge to scratch the itch. So, paying attention to. If you zoom in on the itch, what happens?  What happens when you zoom out? What else can you pay attention to?  And so when someone learns that process, that is on such a micro level. I often tell patients it's like a one-pound weight. Kimberley: Yes. Joanna: And then what are some two-pound weights that people can use? So then, for many people, it's their phone. So, it's perhaps not checking notifications that come in right away. They begin to practice in low-distress situations because I want people to get confident that they know how to zoom in, they know how to zoom out. They know if they're feeling a sensation, the more that they pay attention to it, the worse it's going to feel. And so, where else can they put their awareness? What else can they be doing?  And once they get the hang of it, we introduce more and more distress. So then, it might be their phone, then it might be them intentionally calling up a thought. And we work up that way with adding in, very gradually, more distress or more discomfort. Exercise is a great way, especially if it's not married to anxiety, to get people interacting with it differently. Kimberley: Yeah. We use this all the time with anxiety disorders. It's a different language because we talk about an ERP hierarchy, or your exposure menu, and so forth. But I love that in the book, it's not just specific to that. It could be like you talked about. It's for those who have depression. It's those who have grief. It's those who have eating disorders. It's those who have anger. I will even say the concept of distress tolerance to me is so interesting because there's so many areas of my life where I can practice it. Like my urgency to nag my kids another time to get out the door in time, and I have to catch like, “You don't need to say it the third time.” Can you tolerate your own discomfort about the time it's taking them to get out the door? And I think that when we have that attitudinal shift, it's so helpful. Joanna: Yes. I find parenting as one of the hardest places for me, but it was also a reminder like the more I keep my mouth shut, the better. Kimberley: Yeah. And I think that's really where I was talking before. I found parenting to be quite a triggering process as my kids have gotten older, but so many opportunities for my own personal growth using this exact scenario. Like your fear might come up, and instead of engaging in that fear, I'm actually just going to let it be there and feel it and parent according to my values or act according to my values. And I've truly found this to be such a valuable tool. Joanna: Yes. And I have found what's been really interesting, when my kids were at home, that was where my distress was. Now that the two of the three are out of the house, my distress is when we're all together and everyone have a good time. And so, it morphs, because what I tell myself and my perception and the urgency, it changes. It's still so difficult with them, but it changes based on what's happening. Kimberley: Yeah. And I think this is an opportunity for everyone, too. How much do you feel that awareness piece is important in being aware that you are triggered? For the folks listening, of course, you're on the Your Anxiety Toolkit podcast. Most are listening because they have anxiety. Do you encourage them to be aware of other areas? They can be practicing this.  Joanna: Yes. Kimberley: Can you talk to me about that? Joanna: 100%, because I feel like -- what is that metaphor about the onion? It's like the layers of an onion. So, people will come, and they'll think it's about their anxiety. But this is really about any uncomfortable feeling or uncomfortable sensation. And so. It may be that they're bored or vulnerable or embarrassed or something else. So, once someone learns how to allow those feelings and do what is important to them or what they need to do while they feel it, then yes, I want them to go and notice where else in their life this is showing up. Kimberley: Talk to me specifically about how in real-time, because I know that's what listeners are going to ask.  Joanna: Of course. Kimberley: I have this scary thing I want to be able to do, but I don't want to do it because I'm scared, and I don't want to feel scared. How might someone practice tolerating their distress in real-time? Joanna: I'm going to answer two ways. One, I would say that might be something to scale. Sometimes people want to do the thing because doing the thing is like the goal or the sexy thing, but if it's outside of their window of tolerance, they may not be able to do it. So, it depends on what they want to do. So, I might say, as just a preface, this might be something that people should consider scaling.  Kimberley: Gradual, you mean? Joanna: Yes. So, for instance, they want to go to the gym, but they're scared of fainting on the treadmill or something. Pretty common for what we see. It would be like, scale it back. So it might be going to the parking lot. It might be taking a tour. It might be going and standing on the treadmill. It might be walking on the treadmill. But we have to put it in smaller pieces.  In the moment that we're doing something that is difficult, first, we have to notice if we're starting to grip. I use this “if we're starting to grip” something. If we're starting to zoom in on what we don't like, if we're starting to zoom in on a sensation we don't like, a thought we don't like, a feeling we don't like, I want people to notice that and you get better at noticing it faster.  The first thing is you got to notice it, that it's happening, because that's going to make it worse. So, you want to be able to notice it. You want to be able to loosen your grip on it. So, that might be finding out what else is going on in my surroundings. So, I'm on the treadmill, I'm walking maybe at a faster pace, and I'm noticing that my heart rate is going up, and I'm starting to zoom into that. What else am I noticing, or what else am I hearing? What else do I see? What else is going on around me? Can we make something else a louder voice? And so, every time that my brain wants to go back to heart focus, it's like, no, no. It's taking it back to something else that's going on. And it helps to connect with why is this important to do? So, as I'm continuing to say, “I'm okay. I am safe. I'm listening. I'm focusing on my music, and I'm looking out the window," This is really important to do because my health is important. My recovery is important. It becomes that you're connecting to something that's important, and the focus is not on what we don't like because that's going to make it bigger and stronger. Kimberley: Right. As you're doing that, as we've already mentioned, someone might be having those can't thoughts, like I can't handle it, even if it's within their window of tolerance, right? It's reasonable, and it's an appropriate exposure. How might they manage this ongoing “You can't do this, this is too hard, it's too much, you can't handle it” kind of thinking? Joanna: I like “This may suck, and I can do it.” Kimberley: It's funny. I will tell you, it's hilarious. In the very beginning of the book, you make some comments about the catchphrases and how you hate them, and so forth. I always laugh because we have a catchphrase over here, but it's so similar to that in that we always talk about, like it's a beautiful day to do hard things. And that seems to be so hopeful for people, but I do think sometimes we do get fed, like over positive ways. You have a negative thought, so we respond very positively, right? And so, I like “This is going to suck, and I'm going to do it anyway.” Joanna: Yes. So you're acknowledging this may suck, especially if you're deconditioned, especially if you're scared. It may suck AND—I always tell people not the BUT—AND I can do it. Even in 30-second increments. So, if someone is like, “I can't, I cant,” I'll say, “You can do anything for 30 seconds.” So then we pile on 30 seconds. Kimberley: Yeah. And that's such an important piece of it too, which is just taking a temporary mindset of we can just do this for a little tiny bit and then a little tiny bit and then a little tiny bit.  Joanna: Yes, I love that. I love that. Kimberley: Why do we do this? What's the draw? Sell me on why someone wants to do this work. Joanna: To do...? Kimberley: Distress tolerance. We talk about this all the time. Why do we want to widen our distress tolerance? Joanna: Oh my goodness. Oh my gosh. I think once you realize all the little areas that may be impacting one's life, it just blows your mind. But in a practical sense, people can stay stuck. When people are stuck. This is often a piece. It's absolutely not the whole reason people are stuck, but this is such a piece of why people get stuck. And so I think for anyone that might feel stuck, perhaps they want a different job or they want to show up differently as a parent or they feel like they are people-pleasers, or they're having trouble dating because they get super controlling. It can show up in any area of one's life. Kimberley: Yeah. For me, the selling point on why I want to do it is because it's like a muscle—if I don't continue to grow this muscle, everything feels more and more scary. Joanna: Oh, sure. Yeah, hundred percent. Kimberley: The more I go into this mindset of “You can't handle it and it's too much, it's too scary” things start to feel more scary. The world starts to feel more unsafe, whereas that attitude shift, there's a self-trust that comes with it for me. I trust that I can handle things. Whereas if I'm in the mindset of “I can't,” I have no self-trust. I don't trust that I can handle scary things, and then I'm constantly hypervigilant, thinking when the next scary thing's going to happen. Joanna: Right. Another reason to also practice doing it, if you never challenge it, you don't get the learning that you can do it. Kimberley: Yeah. There's such empowerment with this work. Joanna: Yes. And you don't have to do big, scary things. You don't have to jump out of an airplane to do it or pose naked, because I see that on Instagram now, people who are conquering their fears by doing these. Very Instagram-worthy tasks, which could be very scary. We can do it, just like you say, with not nagging our kids, by choosing what I want to make for dinner versus making so many dinners because I am so scared that I can't handle it if my kids are upset with me. Kimberley: Right. And for those who have anxiety, I think from the work I do with my patients is this idea of being uncertain feels intolerable. That feeling. You're talking about these real-life examples. And for those who are listening with anxiety, I get it. That feeling of uncertainty feels intolerable, but again, that idea of widening your tolerance or increasing your ability to tolerate it in 10-second increments can stop you from engaging in compulsions that can make your disorder worse or avoiding which can make your disorder worse. Do you have any thoughts on that? Joanna: I 100% agree with you. I always say, let's demote intolerable to uncomfortable. Because I feel sometimes like I have to know I can't stand it, I'm crawling out of my skin. But if I'm then able to get some distance from it, that's the urgency of anxiety. Kimberley: Yeah. It's such beautiful work. Joanna: Yes, and especially the more people do, they're able to say, “You know what? I can do things.” It may feel intolerable. That diffusion, it may feel intolerable. It's probably uncomfortable. So, what is the smallest next step I can take in this situation to do what I need to do and not make it worse? That's a big thing of mine—not making a situation worse. Kimberley: Yes. And that's where the do-nothing comes in. Joanna: Yes. That's the paradoxical part.  Kimberley: Yeah. Is there any area of this that you feel like we haven't covered that's important to you, that would be an important piece of this work that someone may consider as they're doing this work on their own? Joanna: I think and I know that you are a big proponent of this too. I think it's very hard to do this work without some mindful awareness practice. And I talk about it in the book. It's just such an enhancer. It enhances treatment, but it also enhances our daily life. So, I can't say strongly enough that it is so important for us to be able to notice this pattern when we are saying, “Oh my gosh, I can't take this,” or “I can't do this.” And then the behavior and to think about what's the function of me avoiding. But if we're going so fast and our gas pedal is always to the floor, we don't have the opportunity to notice. Kimberley: Yeah, the mindfulness piece is so huge. And even, like you're saying, the mindfulness piece of the awareness but also the non-judgment in mindfulness. As you're doing the hard thing, as you're tolerating distress, you're not sitting there going, “This sucks and I hate it.” I mean, you're saying like it will suck, and that's, I think, validating. It validates you, but not staying in “This is the worst, and I hate it, and I shouldn't be here.” That's when that suffering does really show up.  Joanna: Yes. The situation may suck. It doesn't mean I suck. That was a hard lesson to learn. The situation may, but I don't have to pour gas on it by saying, “How long is it going to last? Oh my gosh, this feeling's never going to end. Do I still feel it? Oh my gosh, do I still feel it as much?” All the things that I'm prone to do or my clients are prone to do that extend the suffering. Kimberley: Make it worse. Joanna: Yeah, exactly. Kimberley: It's a great question, actually. And I often will talk with my patients about it, in the moment, when they're in distress. Sometimes writing it down, like what can we do that would make this worse? What can we do that will make this better? And sometimes that is doing nothing at all. And you do talk about that in the book. Joanna: Yeah. Kimberley: The forward and the backward.  Joanna: The choice points. Yes. Kimberley: Can you share just a little bit about that? Joanna: It's a concept from ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) that says, when we have a behavior, a behavior can either move us toward or forward what's meaningful in our values or can move us away from it. And so, as we're thinking about doing whatever the hard thing maybe or it may not even be a hard thing; it just may be something you don't want to do. Thinking about what your why is, what's the forward move? Why is it meaningful to you? What do you stand to get? What's on the other side? Because most of us are well versed, and if we give in, that's an away move. And we have to be able to do this non-judgmentally because some days it's just not in us, and that's totally fine. But I want people to be honest with themselves and non-judgmental about whatever decisions they make. But it does help to have a reason that moves us forward. Kimberley: Absolutely. I think that's such an important piece of the work. Again, that's the selling point of why we would want to be uncomfortable. There's a goal or a why that gets us there. Joanna: Yeah. And it's amazing how much pain we will put up with. I mean, think about all the things people like—waxing and some of these exercise classes. It's amazing because it's important to someone. Kimberley: Exactly. And I think that's a great point too, which is we do tolerate distress every day when we really are clear on what we want. And I think sometimes we have these things like I can't handle it, but you might even ask like, what are some harder things that I've actually tolerated in my lifetime? Joanna: Yes, exactly because there's a lot of things you're so right that we do that are uncomfortable, but it's worth it because, for whatever reason, it's worth it. Kimberley: Yeah, I love this. I have loved chatting with you. I know I've asked you this already, but is there any final words you want to share before we learn more about you and where people can get in touch with you? Joanna: I just want people to know that anybody can do this. It may be that it's just creating the right scale—a small enough step forward—but anybody can work on this. There are so many areas and ways in which we can strengthen this muscle. And so there is hope. No one is broken. It may be that people just don't know the next best move. Kimberley: I love that. Thank you. Where can people hear more about you and get in touch with you? Joanna: My website is JoannaHardis.com and my Instagram is the same thing, @JoannaHardis. And excitingly, the book just came out in audio yesterday.  Kimberley: Congratulations.  Joanna: Thank you. Thank you.  Kimberley: That's wonderful. And we can get the book wherever books are sold.  Joanna: Wherever books are sold, yes. Kimberley: I really do encourage people to buy it. I think it's a book you could pick up and read once a year, and I think that there's messages. You know what I'm saying? There are some books where you could just revisit and take something from, so I would really encourage people to buy the book and just dabble in the many concepts that you share. Joanna: Wonderful. Thank you. Kimberley: Yeah. Thank you so much for being on the show. This is such a concept and a topic that I'm really passionate about, and for myself too. I think it's something I'll be working on until I'm 99, I think. Joanna: Me too. I'm with you right there. Kimberley: There's always an opportunity where I'm like, “Oh okay. There's another opportunity for me to grow. All right, let's get on board. Let's go back to the school.” So, I think it's really wonderful. Thank you so much for being here. Joanna: Thank you so much for having me.

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Discover how the principles of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) can revolutionize the way you manage the complexities of everyday life.   Joining me to help busy parents learn science-backed strategies to ditch guilt, manage overwhelm, and grow meaningful connections is Dr. Yael Schonbrun.   In this episode, Dr. Schonbrun shares actionable insights and strategies to help you thrive in your many roles. Whether you're a parent seeking to raise well-adjusted and healthy kids, a partner yearning for a solid and loving relationship, or a working parent striving for balance in your career, this discussion is tailored just for you.   Hit play to learn how to enhance your parenting, partnership, and career journey!   >>> Power struggles and parenting can be a real challenge, but they don't have to be a constant source of friction and frustration! Click HERE to sign up for my FREE masterclass, From Battles to Bonding: Overcoming Power Struggles now!

Today's guest is Yael Schonbrun, a clinical psychologist, assistant professor at Brown University, co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, author and a parent of three.. In her research, private practice, writing, and podcasting, Yael uses science and Eastern philosophy to explore practices proven to foster healthier relationships between partners, parents and children, and between our most important life roles. Yael's writing on work, parenting, and relationships has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Greater Good Science Center, Behavioral Scientist, Tricycle, among others.She joined us today to talk about her book, ‘Work, Parent, Thrive: 12 Science-Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection.'Yael shares insights on how to navigate the challenges of being a working parent and finding balance in multiple roles. We dive into the concept of benign neglect, the power of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and the benefits of having multiple roles in life. Yael offers practical strategies for managing emotions, clarifying values, and making choices that align with our true priorities. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tools for personal and professional growth in this thought-provoking conversation. [06.39] Diverse roles – Starting the conversation, we dive into how various roles in your life can help one another in certain situations of life. [21.00] CBT vs. ACT – Yael explains one of the main differences between CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).[30.00] Making the right choice - We will consistently strive for improvement in life. If we redirect our focus towards the process and adopt a less rigid attitude towards the outcomes, acknowledging that we lack control over them. [35.06] Values – We talk about the importance of prioritizing your values, which are dedicated to different roles in your life.[45.00] Workability of labels – How we can attach labels that can help us to serve and push us in ways that matter.[51.51] Doing right & hard things – Yael talks about the Aristotelian idea of doing the right and hard things at the right time with the right people in the right way.[01.03.01] Childcare – We dive into the importance of high-quality childcare, especially with our family members like grandparents.[01.14.03] Pleasure – Pleasure and life roles.ResourcesConnect with YealLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/yael-schonbrun-a26a5229/ Twitter - twitter.com/DrYaelSchonbrun Instagram - instagram.com/yaelschonbrun/ Website - https://relationalriffs.substack.com/Book By Yael Schonbrun:Work, Parent, Thrive: 12 Science-Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (When Everything Feels Like Too Much)Book by Viktor E. FranklMan's Search for MeaningBook by Christy LefteriThe Beekeeper of Aleppo: A Novel

Rob interviews Joe Davis, a chartered psychologist and senior consultant at Ground & Air. Joe shares his journey into psychology, particularly in the field of sports and performance. He discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and its impact on personal development and leadership. Joe also talks about his work in the emerging field of esports, where he helps teams and players develop skills such as communication, resilience, and managing pressure. He highlights the role of tools like the Emotional Capital Report (ECR 360) and VoicePrint in enhancing self-awareness and improving team dynamics.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Joe Davis is a chartered psychologist with a background in sports psychology and a focus on human performance and development. Ground & Air, where Joe works, is a performance and well-being company that offers services such as performance coaching, development training, and insights using tools like the Emotional Capital Report (ECR 360) and VoicePrint. Emotional intelligence is a key area of expertise for Joe, and he believes that self-awareness and understanding one's own emotions are crucial for effective leadership and influencing others. Joe has worked with various clients, including Red Bull Formula One esports team, helping them with communication, emotional control, team cohesion, and managing burnout. Joe is passionate about reading and staying up-to-date with the latest research and developments in areas such as longevity, youth development in football, and therapeutic approaches like ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). He is also involved in the development of an app called Head Coach, which aims to help young players and coaches develop emotional intelligence skills for improved performance and well-being. BEST MOMENTS "Emotional intelligence is developing the ability to recognise, identify and understand our own emotions and manage our own emotional experience."  "There's a direct relationship between self-knowing or self-awareness and then skills like empathy and relationship skills."  "It's getting that balance. You need to challenge. You can't have everything too nicey-nicey." "Reading is crucial. It doesn't only educate you, but it helps you in your own work as well when it comes to making patterns between things and helping to understand other people."  VALUABLE RESOURCES https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leader-manager-coach-podcast/id1370481271?mt=2 https://www.robryles.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMPYDVzZVnA https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertryles/?originalSubdomain=uk HOST BIO Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches. The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.LEARN MORE HERE Football, coach: https://www.patreon.com/robryles

In the past, we've touched on how to teach basic social skills. However, with some learners, we have to go beyond simple contingency management and reinforcement techniques. We've been exploring how to teach social skills using ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. ACT is rooted in Relational Frame Theory (RFT), which you may be familiar with as a BCBA. When we teach using ACT, we can build skills that require indirect experiences and abstract thought. We can also build psychological flexibility with our learners. It helps keep them in the present moment, create space for their values, and more.Instead of relying on reinforcement, values-based teaching can sometimes be much more effective. We discuss how to help students take action towards their values while learning social skills along the way. We provide some real-world examples of how this works and how to use the DNA-V curriculum. For our next CEU Event, we'll dive deeper into teaching social skills with an ACT-based approach. The CEU event will be held on November 16th at 12:00 pm EST for The Bx Resource Pro Members. Sign up here to attend!What's Inside:How to use ACT to teach social skillsWhy values-based methods can sometimes work better than reinforcementInformation about our upcoming webinarMentioned In This Episode:HowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Welcome back to Dyl & Friends! This week on the show I'm joined by Dr. Russ Harris. Russ is a medical doctor, pyschotherapist & best-selling author of 'The Happiness Trap' which has sold over 1million copies worldwide. Russ opened up on his own mental health battle and how he came across the idea of ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy). We touched on how to create genuine & lasting happiness, accepting uncomfortable thoughts and letting go of anxiety. It was a really incredible & valuable chat and I think you're going to love it fam ILY xx Contact Email - hello@producey.com Instagram - @dylbuckley @dylandfriends Youtube - @dylandfriends Facebook - dylandfriends Tiktok - @dylandfriends Dyl & Friends is produced by Darcy Parkinson Video and audio production by Producey. ILY XXXX

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“Dropping Anchor” is a way of keeping yourself safe and steady in the midst of an emotional storm. You can use it for handling difficult thoughts, feelings, emotions, memories, urges and sensations more effectively. Based on ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) principles, as taught and narrated by therapist, trainer of health professionals, and author of The Happiness Trap (plus eight other books) Dr Russ Harris, this is a fantastic centering exercise to have in your toolkit.

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Today I talked to Yael Schonbrun about her book Work, Parent, Thrive: 12 Science-Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (Shambala, 2022). The positive psychology movement and Buddhism have more than a little in common, as confirmed by Yael Schonbrun during this discussion of how to find synergy and richness in what might seem at times to be the utterly conflicting roles we play in life. Underlying this book's twelve strategies is ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) with its emphasis on being in the moment, practicing acceptance, and diffusing (or unhooking) from perspectives that might be holding us back. Also of note in this discussion is the interplay between two core ingredients of happiness: meaningfulness and pleasure. To leverage those two ingredients while finding a way to move through learned helplessness (also known as emotional gridlock), listen is as Schonbrun offers advice derived from not only her academic readings but her real-life experiences with his patients, kids, larger family and friends alike. Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating relationships. She is also a cohost of the podcast Psychologists off the Clock, an assistant professor at Brown University, and a parent of three children. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of ten books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). His latest two books are Blah Blah Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Lingo and Emotionomics 2.0: The Emotional Dynamics Underlying Key Business Goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Yael Schonbrun about her book Work, Parent, Thrive: 12 Science-Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (Shambhala, 2022). The positive psychology movement and Buddhism have more than a little in common, as confirmed by Yael Schonbrun during this discussion of how to find synergy and richness in what might seem at times to be the utterly conflicting roles we play in life. Underlying this book's twelve strategies is ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) with its emphasis on being in the moment, practicing acceptance, and diffusing (or unhooking) from perspectives that might be holding us back. Also of note in this discussion is the interplay between two core ingredients of happiness: meaningfulness and pleasure. To leverage those two ingredients while finding a way to move through learned helplessness (also known as emotional gridlock), listen is as Schonbrun offers advice derived from not only her academic readings but her real-life experiences with his patients, kids, larger family and friends alike. Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating relationships. She is also a cohost of the podcast Psychologists off the Clock, an assistant professor at Brown University, and a parent of three children. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of ten books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). His latest two books are Blah Blah Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Lingo and Emotionomics 2.0: The Emotional Dynamics Underlying Key Business Goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/dan-hills-eq-spotlight

Today I talked to Yael Schonbrun about her book Work, Parent, Thrive: 12 Science-Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (Shambala, 2022). The positive psychology movement and Buddhism have more than a little in common, as confirmed by Yael Schonbrun during this discussion of how to find synergy and richness in what might seem at times to be the utterly conflicting roles we play in life. Underlying this book's twelve strategies is ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) with its emphasis on being in the moment, practicing acceptance, and diffusing (or unhooking) from perspectives that might be holding us back. Also of note in this discussion is the interplay between two core ingredients of happiness: meaningfulness and pleasure. To leverage those two ingredients while finding a way to move through learned helplessness (also known as emotional gridlock), listen is as Schonbrun offers advice derived from not only her academic readings but her real-life experiences with his patients, kids, larger family and friends alike. Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating relationships. She is also a cohost of the podcast Psychologists off the Clock, an assistant professor at Brown University, and a parent of three children. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of ten books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). His latest two books are Blah Blah Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Lingo and Emotionomics 2.0: The Emotional Dynamics Underlying Key Business Goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Angst og tristhet er ubehagelige følelser, men også verbale kategorier som vi kan evaluere som gode, dårlige, fæle og uutholdelige. Problemet er at vi kan oppfatte slike evalueringer som absolutte egenskaper ved opplevelser og oss selv, ikke som evalueringer. De fungerer bokstavelig; vi reagerer på dem som om de er absolutte egenskaper som er uavhengige av vår evaluering. Med andre ord tror vi på våre tanker og følelser, noe store deler av psykologien advarer oss imot. Jeg påstår at alt du tenker og føler er delvis feil, og i denne episoden skal jeg utforske dette ytterligere med hjelp av konsepter fra ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy). Jeg skal snakke om problemene som oppstår når vi fusjoner med tanker, altså vikler oss inn i våre egne tanker på en måte som gjør at de fremstår som sannheter, og ikke som evalueringer. Når vi fusjoner med vårt indre liv, glemmer vi at verden ikke er noe vi oppdager, men at våre egne verdensbilder er noe som også konstrueres av hjernen. Vi lager forståelser og inntar bestemte perspektiver, og i denne prosessen legger hjernen til og trekker i fra aspekter, hvorpå vi ikke opplever verden slik den egentlig er, men slik den konstrueres av oss. På samme måte konstruerer vi vår egen selvforståelse, og når vi innser dette, at konseptene vi har om oss selv og vår egen verdi er konstruksjoner, har vi vunnet en verdifull mulighet for mer kreativitet, mental fleksibilitet og psykisk frihet. Med ande ord har vi defusjonert med tanker og følelser, noe som er helt avgjørende for god psykisk helse i følge ACT.Vi du høre mer om hvordan hjernen din konstruerer tanker, følelser og opplevelser, og hvordan disse påvirker deg, så har jeg laget en egen episode om dette på Patreon. Det er episode 69 som heter "Når vi fusjonerer med tanken". Ellers er patreon, som jeg kaller et mentalt treningsstudio, fullt av ekstra episoder av SinnSyn, meditasjons øvelser, andre mentale øvelser for å styrker vårt indre liv, bøkene mine som lydbøker og masse videoforedrag. I tillegg finner du altså meg som meditasjonsveileder på Patreon; Så hvis du er blant de som virkelig vil trene mentale muskler med verktøyene vi kjenner fra mindfullness tradisjonen, så kan et abonnement på min Patreon-side være noe for deg. Finner du verdi her på SinnSyn, ønsker å støtte dette prosjektet og dermed få tilgang til masse ekstramateriale, så håper jeg du tar turen inn om min Patron-side og blir medlem i klubben. Få tilgang til ALT ekstramateriale som medlem på SinnSyns Mentale Helsestudio via SinnSyn-appen her: https://www.webpsykologen.no/et-mentalt-helsestudio-i-lomma/ eller som Patreon-Medlem her: https://www.patreon.com/sinnsyn. For reklamefri pod og bonus-episoder kan du bli SinnSyn Pluss abonnent her https://plus.acast.com/s/sinnsyn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Favorit i repris avsnitt #79 Jag och Peter möter Jessica Ekman för ett samtal om ansvar i relationer. Hur kommer det sig att vissa relationer känns som en fri plats att vara sig själv fullt ut, medan andra kan upplevas begränsande och fulla av förväntningar på hur du ”bör” vara? Vad är mitt emotionella ansvar kontra ditt i vår relation? Var går gränsen mellan jag:et, du:et och vi:et? Vi djupdyker bland annat i en nyckelfaktor inom Kommunikolgin som går under namnet jag//du sortering som jag personligen upplever som kanske en av de absolut viktigaste nycklarna att ha koll på för att kunna skapa väl fungerande relationer. Jessica är utbildad Kommunikolog, sjuksköterska samt Terapeut inom KBT och ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Jessica frilansar även inom TV-produktion och har tidigare drivit podden Relationsverket som har varit en stor inspirationsfaktor för mig och min resa när det kommer till just kommunikation i relationer. Läs mer om Kommunikologi: https://communicology.com/  Kontakta Jessica Ekman: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_ekman/  Kontakta Madeleine Mofjärd: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.mofjrd.com⁠⁠⁠ Vill du joina vårt Facebook community och möta fler lyssnare till den här podden? ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/mofjrdcommunity⁠⁠ Madeleine på Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mofjrd⁠⁠⁠ Boka coaching: ⁠⁠https://www.mofjrd.com⁠⁠  Anmäl dig till aktuella kurser med Going Deeper: ⁠⁠https://www.goingdeeper.se⁠⁠ Signa upp på inspirationsbrev för fler inspirerande perpektiv:  ⁠⁠https://mofjrd.com/inspirationsbrev⁠

Have you heard of ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Brian Middleton, BCBA, Father, and neurodivergent human, joins me to share how he uses ACT for kids with autism, even those that are nonverbal and nonvocal.     

Berit Lewis shares insights from her new book Ageing Upward, A mindfulness-based framework for the longevity revolution. Learn how to create more acceptance, self-compassion and mental flexibility while overcoming unconscious negative beliefs and societal discrimination. About Berit Berit Lewis is co-founder of Thrive Life, customized mindfulness-based training programs. She is an accredited MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) Teacher, trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and also trained at Mindfulness in Schools Foundations (MiSP) to teach .B Foundations for teachers. She is a category 1 member of VMBN (Vereniging Mindfulness Based Trainers Nederland en Vlaanderen) and holds a BA (Honours) in Psychology, a MA of Communication and a MSc of Vitality and Ageing. She has extensive experience in teaching MBSR courses in groups or to individuals. Recently as part of her master thesis at Leyden Academy for Vitality and Ageing she developed, taught and researched an online Mindfulness Based Vitality and Ageing (MBVA) course for older persons. She has previously also developed a successful mindfulness course for teenagers.  Before founding Thriving Life, she worked as a communication- and PR specialist in Denmark and Australia – including 10 years as a communications specialist at the Danish Defence. Berit is Danish, married to a Welshman and lives in the Netherlands with two teenage children. Key Takeaways When we are mindful, we are better able to sustain attention and become aware of habits, thoughts, and behavior. Mindfulness allows the freedom to consciously make new choices. There is a lot of advice to help people avoid aging but not much about how to cope with the challenges that we will face as we age. Mindfulness breeds compassion. When we meet life with compassion and kindness, we are more resilient and emotionally intelligent.

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Wendy Salajka discuss:The sages and saboteurs in our lives and how they affect what we do.How Positive Intelligence is relevant to running a law firm. Mental health in the legal industry. The 5 powers of the sage and building the human connection first. Key Takeaways:Our brains are not reliable. Sometimes they are for us, sometimes they are against us, and, in an effort to protect us, sometimes they hurt us in their attempts. Giving into the thoughts of your saboteurs is not helping you, even if they feel like they are what is driving you to success. Your saboteurs are never right. Your negative emotions are one-second indicators to course correct, not a space to live in and have drive you forward. There is good and bad in everything we do. Even if that good is microscopic, it can be enough to power us through anything.  "The more you accumulate the positive, the more you realize that this thing that I'm stuck in isn't going to last forever. But also, you build up a database in your brain so that when you are going through difficult times, you know you can get through it." —  Wendy Salajka Thank you to our Sponsors!Moneypenny: https://www.moneypenny.com/us/Get Visible: https://www.getvisible.com/ Episode References: Uncorking a Story - “So, How do we Begin? With Steve Fretzin” https://uncorkingastory.com/steve-fretzin/The Mel Robbins Podcast - https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast About Wendy Salajka: My name is Wendy Salajka (suh/ /like/ /uh). I am a lifelong observer of people and a student of psychology and neuroscience both formally and informally. I have a BS in psychology and a master's degree in Leadership Development specializing in Organizational Leadership. I have certifications in Positive Intelligence Quotient (PQ), Neuroscience of Change Neuropsychology, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Life Coaching, Brain Health Coaching & Human Design.  Connect with Wendy Salajka:  Website: https://identifyandconquer.com/pq-home/Email: wendy@identifyandconquer.comPhone: 331-202-8367LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendysalajka/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wendy-salajka/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.salajkaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/identifyandconquerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_salajka_pilcher/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Kevin Turner, MA, DM, FRCS (Urology) is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.  In 2015, he helped to start the Surgeon Wellbeing Research Team with colleagues from the Department of Psychology at Bournemouth University.  Kevin and team ran a UK national survey from 2016-2019 – data from which has helped us understand how complications affect surgeons, the pervasiveness of this issue, and helped to create important objective measures and definitions in the field – like the difference between complications and errors.  They also ran a randomized trial of resilience training in surgical trainees based on ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).  Since then, Kevin has become a leader and mainstay at academic meetings bringing our understanding of the impact of adverse events and complications into a major spotlight.  Backed by data, but full of tremendous personal insight, this conversation is a must listen for surgeons who are interested in understanding why complications hurt us and how we can alleviate that impact to better care for our patients and ourselves.  More from Dr. Turner: Surgery Harms Surgeons. What Can We Do? Journal of Urology. https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000002861Turner, K., Bolderston, H., Thomas, K., Greville-Harris, M., Withers, C. & McDougall, S (2022). Impact of adverse events on surgeons, British Journal of Surgery, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znab447Bolderston, H., Greville-Harris, M., Thomas, K., Kane, A., & Turner, K. (2020). Resilience and surgeons: train the individual or change the system?  The Bulletin of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 102:6, 244-247. https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsbull.2020.170https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/impact-complications-and-errors-surgeons

It is great to welcome onto the show mental skills and golf coach Trevor Jones to explore a different way of dealing with the thoughts and sensations that can hold such sway over us.  He has a fascinating story to tell as both a player and a coach at a very high level. We discussed how many of the existing models of trying to ‘control' thoughts and just use visualisation techniques proved so ineffective.  How many time have you hit bad shots when you feel GOOD and conversely we have all hit good shots when we are feeling BAD  The psychological flexibility model  Acceptance and Commitment Training Instead of trying to control thoughts and feelings understand how YOU are NOT your thoughts Why it is a myth to think you have to ‘feel good' to play good The way our brain just ‘pumps' out thought  Why we should give our brain a name!!  How you can ‘diffuse' from your thinking  The way out of the matrix  The importance of VALUES based behaviour  How we can move towards what we REALLY value  OPEN  AWARE  ENGAGED   ‘Trevor won the Welsh National Championship in 2008, and played full time professional golf for the next 3 years, yet he struggled when applying traditional sport psychology to himself. After discovering ACT (Acceptance and commitment training) in 2012, Trevor immersed himself in the theory and practice, his research being guided by some of the best in the field. A decade later, Trevor now works for the US based Aware Performance Group, helping college golfers improve their Psychological Flexibility. Trevor also mentors two Sport Psychologists, works privately with up and coming junior golfers, and runs a golf coaching business as a PGA professional. His book ‘Get out of your mind and into your game – how to build Psychological Flexibility on the fairways and beyond' is due for release later this year.'     Social media for Trevor is @mind_your_golf    To book your place at Archerfield for the ‘Lost Art School' go to www.themindfactor.com        

John compares the theory and practice of Vipassana Meditation as taught by S. N. Goenka from the Ledi Sayadaw lineage to Somatic Experiencing developed by Peter Levine. He talks about them as the process of acceptance in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/downwiththedharma/message

John presents the early Buddhist teachings on four establishments of mindfulness and the early Daoist teachings on nutritive essence, breath energy, and the heart-mind as yogic teachings that get at the ACT process of contact with the present moment. Then he, Corey, and Dustin discuss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/downwiththedharma/message

Berit Lewis Co-founder, Mindfulness coach and trainer Berit is an accredited MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) Teacher, trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and also trained at Mindfulness in Schools Foundations (MiSP) to teach .B Foundations for teachers. She is a category 1 member of VMBN (Vereniging Mindfulness Based Trainers Nederland en Vlaanderen) and holds a BA (Honours) in Psychology, a MA of Communication and a MSc of Vitality and Ageing. She has extensive experience in teaching MBSR courses in groups or to individuals. Recently as part of her master thesis at Leyden Academy for Vitality and Ageing she developed, taught and researched an online Mindfulness Based Vitality and Ageing (MBVA) course for older persons. She has previously also developed a successful mindfulness course for teenagers.  Before founding Thriving Life she worked as a communication- and PR specialist in Denmark and Australia – including 10 years as a communications specialist at the Danish Defence. Berit is Danish, married to a Welshman and lives in the Netherlands with two teenage children. Connect with Berit: FB: https://www.facebook.com/thrivinglifefacilitation LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beritlewis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beritlewis/  My website:  www.thrivinglife.eu  Blog and Newsletter on Substack: Ageing Upwards (Pre-)order the book: Ageing Upwards – a mindfulness-based Framework for the Longevity Revolution Connect with Host Terry Lohrbeer: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrylohrbeer/ Instagram: kickassboomers Twitter: @kickassboomers Website: kickassboomers.com   Connect to Premiere Podcast Pros for podcast editing: premierepodcastpros@gmail.com  

Berit Lewis Co-founder, Mindfulness coach and trainer Berit is an accredited MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) Teacher, trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and also trained at Mindfulness in Schools Foundations (MiSP) to teach .B Foundations for teachers. She is a category 1 member of VMBN (Vereniging Mindfulness Based Trainers Nederland en Vlaanderen) and holds a BA (Honours) in Psychology, a MA of Communication and a MSc of Vitality and Ageing. She has extensive experience in teaching MBSR courses in groups or to individuals. Recently as part of her master thesis at Leyden Academy for Vitality and Ageing she developed, taught and researched an online Mindfulness Based Vitality and Ageing (MBVA) course for older persons. She has previously also developed a successful mindfulness course for teenagers.  Before founding Thriving Life she worked as a communication- and PR specialist in Denmark and Australia – including 10 years as a communications specialist at the Danish Defence. Berit is Danish, married to a Welshman and lives in the Netherlands with two teenage children. Connect with Berit: FB: https://www.facebook.com/thrivinglifefacilitation LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beritlewis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beritlewis/  My website:  www.thrivinglife.eu  Blog and Newsletter on Substack: Ageing Upwards (Pre-)order the book: Ageing Upwards – a mindfulness-based Framework for the Longevity Revolution Connect with Host Terry Lohrbeer: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrylohrbeer/ Instagram: kickassboomers Twitter: @kickassboomers Website: kickassboomers.com   Connect to Premiere Podcast Pros for podcast editing: premierepodcastpros@gmail.com  

Have you ever worked on being more mindful? It takes practice and patience. But mindfulness may help you age wisely. Berit Lewis, author of Ageing Upwards: A Mindfulness-based Framework for the Longevity Revolution, believes so. In her view, "Ageing isn't about decline. It's about transition."  Listen in for how mindfulness can enhance your life in the years ahead. Berit Lewis joins us The Netherlands. __________________________ Bio Berit Lewis is an accredited MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) Teacher, trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and also trained at Mindfulness in Schools Foundations (MiSP) to teach .B Foundations for teachers. She is a category 1 member of VMBN (Vereniging Mindfulness Based Trainers Nederland en Vlaanderen) and holds a BA (Honours) in Psychology, a MA of Communication and a MSc of Vitality and Ageing. She has extensive experience in teaching MBSR courses in groups or to individuals. Recently as part of her master thesis at Leyden Academy for Vitality and Ageing she developed, taught and researched an online Mindfulness Based Vitality and Ageing (MBVA) course for older persons. She has previously also developed a successful mindfulness course for teenagers. Before founding Thriving Life she worked as a communication - and PR - specialist in Denmark and Australia – including 10 years as a communications specialist at the Danish Defence. Berit is Danish, married to a Welshman and lives in the Netherlands with two teenage children. ____________________________ For More on Berit Lewis Ageing Upwards: A mindfulness-based framework for the longevity revolution Thriving Life (Website) Berit's Blog and Newsletter ______________________________ Podcast Episodes Honest Aging – Rosanne Leipzig, MD & PhD Chatter & Your Inner Voice – Ethan Kross Are You Living Gratefully? – Kristi Nelson Retirement Planning Includes Getting Good at Getting Older – Rabbi Laura Geller _______________________________ Wise Quotes On Successful Aging "I really think that that whole term Successful Aging is hugely misleading. So, it's success criteria for, for what? To avoid ageing? To stay young.? And it also really feeds into this whole story we have in our culture about aging being bad and it's something we should avoid. Ageing is not about decline. It's about transition. And so if we want to really use the term Successful Aging, I think the success criteria should be more how to embrace these transitions - according to what each one of us and as individual thinks is important to us. And the four skills that I mentioned in my book, Ageing Upwards,  is to be aware of this ability to change our mindset, to see things in a different perspective and, and to be able to broaden out our awareness so that we can meet all the challenges we see with affection and self-compassion." On Mindfulness "That whole idea about being in the present moment and relaxing is a part of mindfulness. It helps us to practice our ability to pay attention to the present moment, and for some people it also helps them calm down their nervous system. But I think there's so much more to mindfulness than just being present. The true benefit from mindfulness really lies when we start to see, to gain this awareness as I explained before, so we are not just in the present moment, but we are aware of being in the present moment. It's like this extra layer of it."   On Learning to Practice Mindfulness   "Unfortunately, mindfulness is not a quick fix. I wish it was. It takes a lot of time and effort and it can also be unpleasant because we are seeing things that we might not want to see. And instead of running away from discomfort and pain, we're turning towards it and meeting it with curiosity. So that's what you have to be prepared for. And what's funny is a lot of people, whenever I teach mindfulness, they come back to me after maybe three weeks and say,

In this episode, Richard is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Matthew Brown. Matt outlines how he brings the principles of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Theory) to life in his work with patients living with cancer.  You can find the show notes for this episode at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/132

Tune in to this episode as Cheryl and Dr. Wada discuss navigating life with arthritis, including getting diagnosed, understanding the healthcare system, and managing expectations for health appointments.They also explore the importance of embracing uncertainty and finding support through the Arthritis Life Extravaganza. Get practical tips and inspiration for living well with arthritis. TIMESTAMP00:00 Welcome00:59 Get to know Cheryl04:08 Getting Diagnosed with Arthritis07:17 Understanding the Healthcare System09:09 Getting the Most Out of Your Health Appointments13:55 Managing your expectations for your health visit14:43 Embracing Uncertainty20:58 It's okay not to know all the answers24:48 The Arthitis Life Hack Extravaganza ABOUT CHERYLCheryl Crow is a fierce advocate for meeting the full picture of patients' needs beyond joint pain. After living with rheumatoid arthritis for over a decade and becoming an occupational therapist, Cheryl founded Arthritis Life with the mission of educating, empowering and supporting people with arthritis. She created the Rheum to THRIVE support program and Arthritis Life Podcast to help people with rheumatic disease live full, vibrant and meaningful lives. Most days you can find Cheryl creating life hack videos, sharing patient stories on the Arthritis Life Podcast or spreading the word about ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). CONNECT WITH CHERYL CROWArthritis Life website → https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/arthritis_life_cheryl/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritislifeTwitter → https://twitter.com/realccYoutube channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEZnSHMkC5FJ6enOwHsRKgArthritis Life Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/arthritisLIFEArthritis Life Podcast Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/arthritislifepodcastandsupport GET TICKETS TO THE ARTHRITIS LIFE EXTRAVAGANZA → https://bit.ly/arthritislife23Celebrate ways to make life with arthritis easier and learn the latest tips and tricks from arthritis patients and experts! ABOUT DR KARA WADAQuadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren's patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body's ability to heal. CONNECT WITH DR WADAWebsite → http://www.drkarawada.com/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergistTwitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergyTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletterGet my weekly dose of naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.

My guests today are David Juncos and Elvire de Paiva e Pona.David Juncos is a clinical psychologist based in Philadelphia, PA. He works with individuals on clinical issues ranging from anxiety to mood and substance use disorders He is also on faculty with the Voice Study Centre in the UK, where he lectures on topics such as peak performance and statistics/research design, and trains music teachers in using ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) principles to address performance anxiety and enhance music performance.Based in Vienna, Elvire de Paiva e Pona is a classically trained singer who performs internationally. With degrees in vocal pedagogy and psychology in addition to vocal performance, she is also a dedicated educator and teaches individual and group singing lessons and facilitates music classes for young children.We explore a range of topics including:- The story behind Dave and Elvire collaboration for their new book. ACT for Musicians-How ACT can support musicians in both formal clinical approaches as well as music lessons-How Elvire's direct experience as a professional musician has played an important role in this work-Some of the barriers within music education to integrate mental and emotional components -Some of the common challenges musicians face including:       - Performance anxiety       - Perfectionism       - Shame and self-critical thinking- Hopes for the future of ACT within music —————————————————————————ACT for Musicians: https://www.amazon.com/ACT-Musicians-Acceptance-Commitment-Performance/dp/1627343814—————————————————————————If you find value in the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It plays an important role in being able to get new guests. I also love reading them! Connect with me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/mentallyflexible/Check out my song “Glimpse at Truth” that you hear in the intro/outro of every episode. https://tomparkes.bandcamp.com/track/glimpse-at-truth

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We continued our conversation from episode 91 on Mindfulness and discuss how she incorporates CBT, (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), that is also practiced by most Certified coaches, as well as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) skills in identifying our core values, with also looking deeply to our old wounds with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) when is applicable. And when this also incorporates a Mindfulness practice it can be very powerful and take healing to the next level, especially when it comes to saving our marriages or in healing after divorce. 

My friend Troy Gagon (age 52, Married Father of 7, Active LDS) bravely shares his long journey to understand and solve pornography—including the effectiveness of the ACT (Acceptance, Commitment, Therapy) approach. Troy also talks about his 17-year-old son Terik who died by suicide in Feb 2015 (you can read more about Terik at http://www.terikgagon.com/). Troy talks about how his family is healing and finding hope, things we can do to better support families who have lost on to suicide, and hopeful thoughts to those who are suicidal. If you are working to solve pornography, please listen to this podcast. Troy's insights will help you. And if you have lost a family member to suicide, Troy's perspective and gospel insights will help you. If you are suicidal or having suicidal ideation please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. You can reach Troy at T.s.gagon@gmail.com or 801-836-5733. Thank you, Troy for your courage to share your story. Respect.