Podcasts about CBT

Let go of what you can't control and gently return to acceptance with this Stoic-inspired guided meditation for inner peace. Lauren Ostrowski Fenton, counsellor, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, and meditation teacher, guides you through breath, CBT-informed reflection, and a nurturing body scan to help you release judgment and soften self-criticism. This practice is ideal if you feel weighed down by others' opinions, perfectionism, or the pressure to constantly "fix" your life. You'll explore what is truly within your control—your thoughts, reactions, and attitude—while learning to let the rest go with compassion. Listen seated or lying down, and allow Lauren's gentle guidance to support your nervous system, increase self-acceptance, and build emotional resilience over time. If this helps you, please like, comment, and subscribe for more meditations, mindset practices, and trauma-informed support.

Can anxiety make you a better athlete?   In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Grant Parr, Mental Performance Coach and Founder of Game Face Performance. Together, they explore the powerful connection between anxiety, performance, confidence, and mental resilience in sports—and why mastering your mindset may be just as important as mastering your physical skills.   Grant shares insights on: • How anxiety affects athletes from youth sports to the Olympic level • Why confidence is built through preparation—not perfection • The hidden pressures athletes face, including fear of failure and judgment • Mental performance techniques that help athletes perform under pressure   This conversation also dives into: • How social media, comparison, and expectations fuel anxiety in sports • Why language matters—and how simple mindset shifts can reduce performance pressure • The connection between self-worth, acceptance, and athletic performance • Practical tools for building resilience, embracing uncertainty, and recovering from setbacks   Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone navigating anxiety in everyday life, this episode offers practical strategies to help you perform with greater confidence, resilience, and freedom.  

In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dhruva Gulur, a physician whose life reads like several lives stacked on top of each other. Dhruva walks me through a childhood shaped by his mother's schizophrenia, his father's rage, and the abuse that filled their home in Juneau, Alaska. He tells me how he landed in juvenile detention three times, drifted into gangs in Seattle, and then, after his father brought him to India, somehow earned seven scholarships into medical school. We talk honestly about what came next: becoming a doctor while carrying deep self-loathing, the drinking and drug use he hid from everyone, and the cocaine-induced manic episode that nearly cost him his career, his home, and his life. From there, Dhruva shares the practices that helped him rebuild, including what he calls mind hygiene, a daily writing habit he uses to catch blame, resentment, and self-criticism before they take over. We get into identity change, self-compassion, the shift from a fixed mindset to full surrender, and his provocative belief that real healing sometimes asks us to sit alone with ourselves. As someone who has spent years in my own recovery and inner work, I push back on a few things, share pieces of my own story, and we land somewhere honest about how change actually happens. If you have ever felt stuck in old patterns of blame, shame, or self-criticism, this is a raw, deeply human conversation about turning pain into purpose. Learn about him here: https://dhruvamd.com/ [00:00:00] Cold open: hijacked before 6 a.m. [00:04:33] A Juneau childhood: abuse, addiction, and a home full of self-hatred [00:09:11] The courtroom, India, and seven scholarships into med school [00:13:30] A father's sabotage — and narcissistic traits vs. the real disorder [00:18:00] Becoming a doctor, hitting bottom, and a cocaine-induced manic episode [00:22:33] Everything he tried: AA, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and 60 coaches [00:27:00] "Mind hygiene" — writing his way out of self-hatred [00:31:49] Can you heal alone? The case for solitude (and my pushback) [00:38:04] The seduction of blame, the 6 a.m. spiral, and quitting sugar [00:42:56] A day in the life: Denver mornings, relationships, and surrender [00:48:00] The Jordan mindset: fixed, growth, acceptance, surrender [00:53:53] Self-compassion, identity alchemy, and final reflections Remember: live with courage, clarity, and compassion, practice inner strength, and develop within. If this one resonated, follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with someone who might need it. Free 1-month of the Meditation App - Waking Up 30 Day Free Pass  Please Subscribe to my YouTube - YouTube Subscription Link  Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition. Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.  

Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon is a trained counselor specializing in the psychology of behavior change, with certifications including motivational interviewing, solution-focused, DBT, CBT, and trauma counseling.She's the author of numerous books and accredited nutrition, sleep, stress, and recovery courses. She is our go-to performance psych and works one-on-one with many of our clients seeking to sharpen the mental and emotional skills needed to handle some of the toughest training courses in the world.She's an invaluable resource for our clients and has played a critical role in the careers of many special operators. In this episode, we're talking to KSD about the grieving process. Typically, we think of grief as the emotional state following a loss like the death of a friend or loved one, but the process is surprisingly similar to other forms of loss, such as the emotional impact of losing out on a major career aspiration, washing out of a selection course, or getting divorced. Additional Resources: What to Know About Grief and LossMore about KSD:Website - kristascottdixon.comCoaching for SOF personnel - https://www.buildingtheelite.com/performance-psych-coaching/KSD's latest book, Applied Nutrition Coaching and Counseling - https://amzn.to/4xXhp0tTimestamps:00:00:22 Introduction to Dr. Krista Scott Dixon00:01:24 Processing Grief in Death/Grief in Setbacks00:11:47 Dealing with the Nature of Death00:18:54 The Brain's Ability to Adjust to Loss00:23:14 Clichés are Infuriating During Grieving00:28:22 Excepting a New Reality 00:31:50 Exposure to Grief in the Military00:36:04 Unhealthy and Problematic Ways of Coping with Loss00:41:57 Chemical Avoidance and Numbing in Grief00:45:19 Communicating Death to Children00:51:37 Advice on Helping with Others' Grief00:58:20 Guidelines for Dealing with Grief from Selection01:04:00 Curling into a Ball or Crawling into a Hole01:06:01 The "What If"s and "If Only"s of Loss01:08:02 Survivor's Guilt01:13:43 Face, Accept, Float, Let Time Pass01:16:21 OutroSend us a message

Becca Maberly did everything "right." An A-grade student with an obstetrician father, she got to the hospital, had her baby with no pain relief, and was home for lunch - certain she was going to be brilliant at motherhood. Then the postnatal period arrived, and she went, in her words, straight to the bottom of the class.In this honest, funny and disarming conversation, Becca and Laura pull apart the gap between what we're told motherhood will feel like and what it can actually be. Becca talks about feeling like an unnatural mother, the loneliness of the long hours in between, and the maternal rage that surges from nought to a hundred over spilled milk. She shares the day she asked her GP for help and was sent to a psychiatric unit, only to be handed a leaflet and told to count to ten.She also names something few people hear about: D-MER, or dysphoric milk ejection reflex - the wave of crushing sadness that hit her at every let-down, which she only understood years later. The conversation moves on through renegotiating a relationship after a baby, a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that nearly went unnoticed, and why Becca now believes the meaning of life is simply finding your own balance. It's a reminder that if you're not loving every moment, you're not failing - and you're far from alone.

Send us Fan MailHe walked away from the pulpit because the stress would not let his body rest, then spent the next two decades staring straight at humanity's darkest corners. I'm joined by Eric Robinson, newly retired after 24 years in the FBI, to talk about resilience that's earned, not posted. Eric shares how carrying other people's pain as a solo pastor led to daily headaches, and why choosing a new path was a mental health decision as much as a career move.From there, we trace his unusual transition into federal law enforcement, including how the post 9-11 environment and his background shaped the Bureau's interest. We also get real about maturity and judgment in high-stakes work: what experience gives you, why authenticity matters with first responders, and how a “mask” culture can quietly grind people down.Then we go deeper into the cases that leave a mark: sex trafficking, exploitation, gangs, and the challenge of staying compassionate without being naive. Eric explains why justice can't depend on a “perfect victim,” and he tells a moment from Chicago that re-centered him fast when a kid he judged as a nuisance asked for help getting home. We close with a look at how he approaches interviews and interrogations by building connection and psychological safety to get the truth, not to perform anger.If you care about first responder mental health, trauma-informed leadership, and real-world resilience skills, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a teammate, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Please reach Eric through his website at http://www.preachertobreacher.comDeemedFit: First Responder OwnedWe are a first responder owned company looking to get first responders in the best mental shape.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

In today's episode, Trisha and I answer two powerful listener questions that so many women will relate to. The first question comes from a listener who wants to stop drinking but feels stuck in the same evening routine. She knows she'll feel better without alcohol, yet the thought of a glass of wine after a long day is hard to resist. If you've ever wondered why willpower isn't enough or why evenings can feel incomplete without a drink, this conversation is for you. The second question is about self-belief. It's about looking confident on the outside while feeling overwhelmed and not enough on the inside. We explore why so many women hold themselves back, fear putting themselves out there, and struggle to see themselves the way others do. As always, Trisha McHale shares her psychotherapist perspective, helping us understand what's really going on beneath these struggles and how small shifts in awareness can lead to lasting change. Whether you're trying to break a habit, build confidence, or simply understand yourself a little better, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged, understood, and ready to take the next step. Click play and let's dive in. To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica's coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services: galway@mindandbodyworks.com 091 725 750 About Trisha McHale: Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.

Ever wonder why people with OCD can seem incredibly strong... yet still feel completely alone?   In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Tom Smalley, MS, CMPC—mental performance consultant, OCD advocate, and speaker. Together, they explore the hidden impact of OCD stigma, why uncertainty is at the heart of OCD recovery, and how community, education, and self-compassion can change lives.   Tom opens up about: • His OCD diagnosis at age 16 and living with up to 15 hours of compulsions a day • How ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) helped him reclaim his life • Why embracing uncertainty—not eliminating it—is the key to recovery • His powerful story of experiencing discrimination because of OCD and transforming pain into purpose   This conversation also dives into: • Why reassurance can accidentally keep OCD alive • How everyday phrases like "I'm so OCD" contribute to stigma • Why community and advocacy play such an important role in healing • The connection between sports, mental health, perfectionism, and OCD • How choosing education over anger helps reduce stigma and create lasting change   If you've ever felt misunderstood because of your OCD—or wondered how to support someone who struggles with it—this conversation will leave you feeling seen, understood, and hopeful. Whether you're navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers practical insights, encouragement, and a powerful reminder that you are never alone in your recovery.  

In this episode, we welcome Dr Abigail Pamich, an experienced Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working in mental health and psychological therapy. Dr Abigail leads a private psychology practice in the UK, overseeing a team of 12 highly skilled therapists who provide evidence-based therapy remotely to clients across the UK and internationally.Together, we explore Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), one of the most researched and effective psychological therapies for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and other distressing psychological conditions. Dr Abigail explains what EMDR is, how it works, and why it has become an increasingly important treatment within trauma-informed care. We unpack the theory underpinning EMDR, including the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and the role of bilateral stimulation, before discussing what patients can expect during an EMDR session and how traumatic memories can be processed safely and in a structured way.We also discuss Dr Abigail's journey into EMDR, what first inspired her to specialise in the therapy, and how her clinical experience has shaped her understanding of psychological recovery. The conversation examines the growing empirical evidence supporting EMDR, the conditions for which it is recommended, and how it compares with other established psychological treatments, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other trauma-focused therapies.Using compelling clinical examples and anonymised case studies, Dr Abigail demonstrates how EMDR can help individuals recover from traumatic experiences, reduce anxiety, overcome phobias and process difficult life events that continue to affect everyday functioning. Finally, we discuss the evolution of remote psychological therapy and how EMDR can be delivered effectively through secure online consultations, improving access to specialist trauma care for patients regardless of their location.Whether you're a healthcare professional interested in trauma-informed care, someone considering EMDR therapy, or simply curious about the neuroscience of psychological recovery, this episode offers an accessible, evidence-based introduction to one of the most influential developments in modern psychotherapy.What EMDR therapy is and how it works.The science behind bilateral stimulation and the Adaptive Information Processing model.The evidence base supporting EMDR for PTSD, trauma, and anxiety.How EMDR compares with CBT and other psychological therapies.Common misconceptions about EMDR.Real-world clinical case examples demonstrating its impact.Delivering EMDR safely and effectively through remote therapy.Why trauma-informed care is becoming increasingly important across healthcare.This episode is sponsored by PAX: The gold standard in emergency response bags.When you're working under pressure, your kit needs to be dependable, tough, and intuitive. That's exactly what you get with PAX. Every bag is handcrafted by expert tailors who understand the demands of pre-hospital care. From the high-tech, skin-friendly, and environmentally responsible materials to the cutting-edge welding process that reduces seams and makes cleaning easier, PAX puts performance first. They've partnered with 3M to perfect reflective surfaces for better visibility, and the bright grey interior makes finding gear fast and effortless, even in low light. With over 200 designs, PAX bags are made to suit your role, needs, and environment. And thanks to their modular system, many bags work seamlessly together, no matter the setup.PAX doesn't chase trends. Their designs stay consistent, so once you know one, you know them all. And if your bag ever takes a beating? Their in-house repair team will bring it back to life.PAX – built to perform, made to last.Learn more at ⁠https://www.pax-bags.com/en/⁠

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we chat with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey about how to properly document your therapy sessions. We discuss: Normalizing why documentation is such a struggle for clinicians Dispelling the myth that it is necessary to translate what you're doing into CBT language for insurance reimbursement and why The danger of only considering insurance when documenting Documenting what actually happened in session Acknowledging that progress notes are never going to fully capture the depth of therapeutic transformation AI documentation: is it better? What fundamentals need to be in place for AI to be clinically useful Mistakes Maelisa has seen AI make in clinical documentation Maelisa's upcoming CE training on documentation, featuring live coaching demos to help with skill-building Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website.   PCT Resources: New CE Training: Beyond CBT: Documenting Somatic, Creative, and Culturally-Informed Interventions Presented by Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey | 3 CE Credit Hours | Live (7/hours 27) and On-Demand This workshop is designed for therapists who want their documentation to reflect the work they're actually doing. Participants will learn a practical framework for connecting contemporary therapeutic interventions to medical necessity, develop personalized intervention language for treatment plans and progress notes, and watch live documentation coaching sessions that demonstrate the documentation process in real time. Includes downloadable worksheets, intervention templates, and on-demand self-study CE course access following the live event.  Explore Dr. McCaffrey's PCT CE course collection on Documentation & Clinical Use of AI Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey is one of the leading educators on ethical, clinically meaningful documentation for mental health professionals. Explore her complete collection of PCT continuing education courses on progress notes, treatment plans, medical necessity, insurance audits, contemporary documentation practices, and the ethical use of AI in clinical work.   Resources: Dr. McCaffrey's book: Stress Free Documentation for Mental Health Therapists Dr. McCaffrey's company: QA Prep Want to continue learning from Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey? Visit QA Prep, her educational platform dedicated to helping mental health professionals create documentation that is clinically meaningful, ethical, efficient, and far less stressful. Explore free resources, self-paced courses, consultation, practical tools, and her Stress-Free Documentation book covering progress notes, treatment planning, medical necessity, AI, supervision, and more. 

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biology and psychology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and describe the neural circuitry behind repetitive "thought-action loops," including why compulsive actions actually strengthen the underlying obsessions rather than relieve them. I discuss the most effective treatments for OCD, including exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy and SSRIs, and explain what the research shows about how these compare when used alone versus together. Finally, I describe a specific clinical protocol in which patients are guided into states of anxiety while learning to suppress compulsive responses, retraining the brain to break the OCD cycle. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (00:00:11) OCD Prevalence & Impact, Obsessions & Compulsions (00:01:54) Categories: Checking, Repetition & Order; Contamination & Disgust (00:04:30) Anxiety, Fear (00:05:20) Sponsor: AG1 (00:06:40) Genetic Component of OCD (00:08:45) Neural Circuitry, Cortex, Striatum, Thalamus (00:10:16) Cortico-Striatal-Thalamic Loop; Imaging Studies, SSRIs (00:14:30) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:16:00) Diagnosis, Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) (00:18:00) Y-BOCS Categories, Identifying the Core Fear (00:19:30) Tool: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Exposure Therapy (00:21:39) Anxiety Tolerance, Interrupting the Compulsion (00:23:23) Dr. Helen Blair Simpson, Ritual Prevention, Exposure Sessions (00:25:18) CBT vs Placebo vs SSRIs (00:26:30) Sponsor: Rorra (00:28:07) SSRIs & Serotonin System; Psychiatry & Causality (00:29:13) Cannabis, CBD & OCD; Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) (00:31:48) Mindfulness Meditation, Holistic Treatments, NIH (00:33:40) Nutraceuticals, Inositol; Recap & Conclusion Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the most powerful therapy available right now isn't in a clinic? Is it in a jungle? My guest today has sat in a ceremony with hundreds of people. He's guided them through Ayahuasca in the Amazon, through the full-force blast of 5-MeO-DMT from Bufo toad venom, through peyote, San Pedro, and mushrooms, and he has seen people fall apart and put themselves back together in a single weekend. But he's also seen how it could go wrong. And that's exactly what we need to talk about. Billy Venkatraman is a life coach, a CBT and NLP-trained practitioner, and the founder of I AM TRIBE — and he's here to give you the most honest conversation about plant medicine you've probably ever heard. Stay with me.   Connext With Billy V Website: www.arkanainternational.com IG: b.venkatraman I AM TRIBE: www.iamtribe.com   Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ► Substack: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick     MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Operly - Take Back Control of your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Hand Crafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com     0:00 - Introduction – Is Plant Medicine the Future of Healing? 3:12 - Billy V's Journey Into Plant Medicine 13:21 - Who Are You Beyond Your Identity? 17:01 - How Can Plants Become Teachers? 22:06 - What Makes a True Maestro? 33:44 - Ayahuasca – Pulling Weeds & Planting Seeds 35:03 - What Bufo (5-MeO-DMT) Really Feels Like 39:55 - Which Plant Medicine Has the Biggest Impact? 48:29 - The Medicine Is Already Inside You 54:41 - The Vision Behind I AM Tribe 1:02:47 - Where to Find Billy V & Final Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you have a victim mentality, you are not weak and you are not broken, and you are not doing it on purpose. This video explains why you chose the victim position decades ago in childhood, and the path back out.Victim mentality rarely starts in your current relationship or your divorce. It starts in childhood, when a small nervous system decides that if everything is its fault, at least it has the power to fix it. Relationship and childhood trauma recovery specialist Kenny Weiss breaks down why playing the victim feels safe, why someone else apologizing never brings you peace, and how to move from the victim position into responsibility.You will see how the Worst Day Cycle™, the loop of trauma, fear, shame, and denial, keeps the victim position locked in place, and how the Authentic Self Cycle™, the path of truth, responsibility, healing, and forgiveness, walks you out of it. Kenny also teaches the Tennis Court boundary, so you stop leaping over the net to make other people validate your pain.Victim mentality is not weakness or a character flaw. It is an intelligent survival strategy formed in childhood. A child who cannot survive the truth that their caregivers are failing them makes it their own fault, because being to blame feels like the power to fix it.The victim position is displaced grief. The anger you feel toward the person who wronged you is often really anger at the moment you stopped choosing yourself and stayed anyway.Responsibility is not blame. In the Authentic Self Cycle™, responsibility is power, because the only part of any painful situation you can heal is your own part. Being told to just take responsibility usually fails because it adds shame instead of a path.Kenny Weiss is a relationship, communication, and childhood trauma recovery specialist and the creator of the Worst Day Cycle™, the Authentic Self Cycle™, and the Emotional Authenticity Method™. Unlike conventional therapy, CBT, or mindset coaching that treat victim mentality as a thought to fix or a habit to scold away, he traces it to the childhood emotional blueprint and gives you a way to rewrite itWatch next, my video on the fear of abandonment in relationships at https://youtu.be/nJAJSgp36Os, and my video on overcoming rejection at https://youtu.be/yYDmXw19mUA.TOPICS COVERED: victim mentality, playing the victim, victim mindset, how to stop playing the victim, victim mentality and childhood trauma, taking responsibility for your life, self abandonment, displaced grief, emotional blueprint, survival persona, Worst Day Cycle, Authentic Self Cycle, Emotional Authenticity Method, codependency recovery, Kenny WeissTIMESTAMPS:0:00 — Why Waiting for an Apology Keeps You Stuck1:25 — The Real Thing You Are Grieving3:10 — Victim Mentality Is a Childhood Survival Strategy5:15 — The Worst Day Cycle Behind the Victim Position7:00 — The Hidden Payoff of Staying the Victim9:10 — Displaced Grief and the Moment You Didn't Choose Yourself11:15 — Why Just Take Responsibility Never Worked12:45 — The Authentic Self Cycle and the Tennis Court Boundary14:40 — Getting It Right Half the Time Is Enough

Adjunctive psychosocial interventions and opioid abstinence among patients receiving buprenorphine: A randomized clinical trial JAMA Network Open This randomized clinical trial of 340 adults with opioid use disorder (OUD) taking buprenorphine examined the comparative effectiveness of 2 psychosocial treatments—cognitive- behavioral therapy (CBT) and peer recovery support (PRS)—on opioid abstinence when used as adjunctive therapy to office-based buprenorphine treatment in adults with OUD.  Researchers found that neither PRS, CBT, nor a combination of these psychosocial interventions yielded differential effects on opioid abstinence. These results suggest that adjunctive psychosocial interventions may not enhance buprenorphine treatment outcomes in the early stages of treatment.   Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM

What if the biggest obstacle to better health isn't your diet and instead it's the relationship you've built with your body?In this conversation, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman to unpack why so many women struggle with body image, emotional eating, food noise, and self-worth, especially during midlife.We explore why lasting health isn't built through shame or punishment. It's built through curiosity, compassion, and learning to work with your body instead of constantly fighting against it.We also discuss the psychology behind food noise, body neutrality, GLP-1 medications, menopause, emotional eating, and why your relationship with yourself influences every health decision you make.If you've ever felt like your body has betrayed you, this episode offers a different perspective.In this episode, you'll learn:Why body image goes far beyond what you see in the mirrorThe difference between body positivity and body neutralityWhy food noise develops and how to begin quieting it naturallyHow emotional eating becomes a learned coping strategyWhy your self-worth should never depend on the number on the scaleHow menopause changes the emotional relationship women have with their bodiesWhy slowing down at meals changes more than digestionResources MentionedWhen Life HappensThe Body Keeps the ScoreCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)The Reset AcademyNervous System Reset GuideMore on Dr. Rachel GoldmanDr. Rachel Goldman is a licensed psychologist, clinical assistant professor, media health expert, and nationally recognized speaker specializing in health behavior change, obesity, eating behaviors, stress management, and cognitive behavioral therapy. She is the author of When Life Happens, a practical guide for navigating life's challenges with evidence-based psychological tools.Website: https://drrachelnyc.com Instagram: @drrachelnycWhen Life Happens by Dr. Rachel GoldmanFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep349/  Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletter for tools and research on fasting, hormones, and metabolic healthDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! Start your free trial and get 50% off your first year of total money clarity using my link https://monarchmoney.yt.link/gQJTMfa or code drscott50 for 50% Off Monarch Core tier.Why does anxiety keep coming back, even when you know your fears aren't rational? In this conversation with anxiety expert Dr. Russell Kennedy  @theanxietymd  we explore why anxiety lives in the body—not just the mind—and why trying to think your way out of it often makes it worse.We discuss somatic therapy, CBT, childhood trauma, uncertainty, high-functioning anxiety, emotional avoidance, and practical techniques that can help you stop feeding the cycle of worry. If you've ever felt trapped in overthinking, this conversation may change how you understand anxiety forever.I also share why some of the smartest, most successful people remain deeply anxious, how uncertainty becomes addictive, and what both of us believe is one of the most important skills for lasting emotional healing.If my podcast has helped, my new book, The Light Between the Leaves, goes even deeperNext Steps:

This discussion between migraine specialists Dr. Bonakdar and Dr. Buse explores how evidence-based behavioral therapies, like CBT, biofeedback, mindfulness, and relaxation plus Complementary and Integrative Medicine approaches such as acupuncture, physical therapy, and key nutritional supplements, can meaningfully reduce migraine frequency and improve quality of life. They emphasize tailoring these options to patient preferences and medical profiles, and combining them with modern migraine medications for a personalized, comprehensive care plan.

Trauma-informed care is often explained with jargon, but we think it lands best as a promise: we will help you feel safe. Dr Casey Grover sits down with psychologist Dr Angela Chanter, Chief Clinical Officer at Sierra Health and Wellness, to translate that promise into what it looks like in real addiction treatment settings, especially detox and residential rehab where every sound, shift change, and schedule surprise can hit like a trigger.We talk about how consistency becomes a clinical intervention, why leadership and communication are essential when a program has to pivot, and what “service-minded” care looks like without slipping into control or shame. Dr. Grover also shares his own experience with PTSD from emergency medicine and why the emergency department can unintentionally become trauma-worsening care for both patients and clinicians. From there, we connect the dots between clinician wellness, compassion fatigue, and the ability to stay present when people are struggling.On the clinical side, we dig into restoring agency as a cornerstone of trauma recovery and substance use disorder treatment. We cover practical approaches like written exposure therapy and therapeutic journaling, skills from DBT and CBT, and how good aftercare planning supports long-term recovery through step-down options like PHP and IOP. We also discuss individualising care for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including when gender-specific groups or programs can help someone feel safe enough to do the work.If this conversation helps you see addiction medicine and trauma-informed care in a new way, subscribe, share it with a colleague or friend, and leave a rating or review so more people can find the show.To learn more about Dr. Chanter's work:To contact Dr. Grover: ammadeeasy@fastmail.com

Send us Fan MailThere might be a little bit of squealy fangirling from me today... I'm delighted to welcome Lee David to the podcast. Lee is a GP by background. She's also a CBT therapist and I remember her from when I was a GP registrar, when she introduced the concept of 15-minute CBT and ran lots of amazing workshops around this.Lee also hosts an amazing podcast of her own but we're here today to talk about a book called Defy by Sunita Sah which is about why we just go along with things why sometimes, even when all of our body is crying out to us, "no, no, no, this is a terrible mistake" we agree to things. we think about how we can start to recognise that tension and to make different choices keeping our actions aligned with our values.Lee is an absolutely wonderful speaker and she's somebody who really makes me think and often when I listen to her podcast and and it's been a real delight to host her online today and talk about this brilliant book.Follow her podcast "The Choice Space" here: https://thechoicespace.co.uk/podcast/We mentioned NHS Practitioner Health find them here https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/

Every OCD spiral begins the same way... with one moment of self-doubt.   In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Catherine Goldhouse, ICBT therapist and OCD specialist. Together, they break down exactly how Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) is applied to some of the most common OCD themes—including Harm OCD, Relationship OCD, Contamination OCD, Health OCD, and Pedophilia OCD. Catherine explains how OCD pulls people away from what they already know to be true, replacing reality with imagination, doubt, and endless "what if" stories.   In this episode, you'll learn: • How ICBT approaches Harm OCD and violent intrusive thoughts • Why dreams, body sensations, urges, and images are not evidence of your true intentions • How to apply ICBT to Relationship OCD without constantly scanning your feelings • Why contamination fears and health anxiety rely on possibility instead of reality • How to recognize when OCD is creating stories that feel convincing—but aren't true   This conversation also dives into: • Why people with OCD already know the answer before they start second-guessing themselves • The hidden role of imagination in every OCD theme • The difference between real evidence and imagined possibilities • Why "possibility" alone is never enough in everyday life—but OCD convinces you otherwise • Practical ways to return to reality instead of getting pulled deeper into obsessional doubt   If you've ever found yourself thinking... "But what if this time OCD is right?" ...this episode will help you understand why that question feels so convincing—and how to stop letting it control your life.   Whether you're navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers practical strategies, hope, and a completely different way of understanding intrusive thoughts and obsessional doubt.  

Jill Walton: What if your anxiety, overwhelm, people-pleasing, or emotional triggers aren't signs that something is wrong with you, but signs that your nervous system has been trying to protect you all along?In this episode, we're joined by certified life coach and holistic health practitioner Jill Walton to explore how our bodies store experiences, why we often stay stuck in familiar patterns, and how healing begins when we learn to listen instead of fight against ourselves.Rather than trying to "fix" uncomfortable emotions, Jill shares how we can gently "drop in" to the body with curiosity, discover what our nervous system is communicating, and create the safety needed for change.We discuss practical tools for regulating the nervous system, emotional processing, the power of curiosity, creativity as a pathway to healing, and how asking the right questions can help release what your body has been holding onto for years.Jill's work blends CBT-based coaching, nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and body-based modalities including Emotion Code, Body Code, Belief Code, and the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model. Her approach helps people move beyond simply understanding their patterns intellectually to experiencing healing at the level of the body.If you've ever felt stuck in the same emotional patterns despite doing "all the work," this conversation offers a compassionate and hopeful new perspective on how to get to the bottom of what your body may be trying to tell you.

What does it really take to build an effective treatment plan for a condition that touches every system in the body, when there is no single magic pill? In this episode, host Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, is joined by recurring co-host Dr. Dacre Knight, Medical Director of the UVA Health EDS and Hypermobility Disorders Center, to complete their series on the MENS-PMMS Method™, Dr. Bluestein's comprehensive treatment framework for hypermobility disorders. Together, they cover the final four components of the MENS-PMMS Method™: psychosocial factors, modalities, medications, and supplements. The conversation centers on a recurring theme: meaningful improvement rarely comes from one breakthrough, but from stacking many small wins across every domain. They explore the physiologic mind-body connection and why validation is one of the most underrated and accessible interventions, alongside nervous system regulation approaches like CBT, DBT, EAET, EMDR, and Dr. Beth Darnall's Empowered Relief program. On modalities, they discuss heat, massage, acupuncture, dry needling, TENS units, bracing, and the often-overlooked power of diaphragmatic breathing, framed by Dr. Pradeep Chopra's "10% rule." The medication discussion covers a start-low-go-slow philosophy, medication sensitivities and pharmacogenomics, the importance of deprescribing to avoid polypharmacy, and options for POTS and mast cell activation. They close with a candid look at supplements, true deficiencies like scurvy and low vitamin D, the marketing traps to watch for, and a reminder to measure progress by function and quality of life rather than chasing a cure. Takeaways: • The MENS-PMMS Method™ emphasizes a whole-person approach, recognizing that meaningful improvement in EDS and HSD comes from addressing multiple domains rather than relying on a single treatment. • Lasting progress is often the result of accumulating many small gains across different interventions, an approach reflected in Dr. Pradeep Chopra's "10% rule." • Validation is not just compassionate care—it is a powerful therapeutic tool that can reduce distress, improve engagement, and support nervous system regulation. • The connection between physical symptoms and emotional well-being is physiologic, underscoring the importance of addressing both body and mind in treatment planning. • When introducing new therapies, changing one variable at a time can help patients and clinicians better identify what is helping, what is not, and what may be causing side effects. • Medication management should balance potential benefits with the risks of sensitivities, side effects, and polypharmacy, making deprescribing an important part of high-quality care. • Supplements are most valuable when they address a documented deficiency or specific clinical need rather than being used as a substitute for a comprehensive treatment plan. • Patients should be cautious of products or programs that promise cures, quick fixes, or dramatic results for complex chronic conditions. • Functional improvement, participation in meaningful activities, and quality of life are often better measures of success than symptom elimination alone. • The most effective treatment plans are individualized, flexible, and designed to evolve as a patient's needs, goals, and circumstances change. Go AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code BENDY. Want to learn more about the UVA EDS Center? For Appointments and Questions: RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org UVA EDS: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic UVA EDS FAQ: https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/⁠⁠. 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What does it really take to build an effective treatment plan for a condition that touches every system in the body, when there is no single magic pill? In this episode, host Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, is joined by recurring co-host Dr. Dacre Knight, Medical Director of the UVA Health EDS and Hypermobility Disorders Center, to complete their series on the MENS-PMMS Method™, Dr. Bluestein's comprehensive treatment framework for hypermobility disorders. Together, they cover the final four components of the MENS-PMMS Method™: psychosocial factors, modalities, medications, and supplements. The conversation centers on a recurring theme: meaningful improvement rarely comes from one breakthrough, but from stacking many small wins across every domain. They explore the physiologic mind-body connection and why validation is one of the most underrated and accessible interventions, alongside nervous system regulation approaches like CBT, DBT, EAET, EMDR, and Dr. Beth Darnall's Empowered Relief program. On modalities, they discuss heat, massage, acupuncture, dry needling, TENS units, bracing, and the often-overlooked power of diaphragmatic breathing, framed by Dr. Pradeep Chopra's "10% rule." The medication discussion covers a start-low-go-slow philosophy, medication sensitivities and pharmacogenomics, the importance of deprescribing to avoid polypharmacy, and options for POTS and mast cell activation. They close with a candid look at supplements, true deficiencies like scurvy and low vitamin D, the marketing traps to watch for, and a reminder to measure progress by function and quality of life rather than chasing a cure. Takeaways: • The MENS-PMMS Method™ emphasizes a whole-person approach, recognizing that meaningful improvement in EDS and HSD comes from addressing multiple domains rather than relying on a single treatment. • Lasting progress is often the result of accumulating many small gains across different interventions, an approach reflected in Dr. Pradeep Chopra's "10% rule." • Validation is not just compassionate care—it is a powerful therapeutic tool that can reduce distress, improve engagement, and support nervous system regulation. • The connection between physical symptoms and emotional well-being is physiologic, underscoring the importance of addressing both body and mind in treatment planning. • When introducing new therapies, changing one variable at a time can help patients and clinicians better identify what is helping, what is not, and what may be causing side effects. • Medication management should balance potential benefits with the risks of sensitivities, side effects, and polypharmacy, making deprescribing an important part of high-quality care. • Supplements are most valuable when they address a documented deficiency or specific clinical need rather than being used as a substitute for a comprehensive treatment plan. • Patients should be cautious of products or programs that promise cures, quick fixes, or dramatic results for complex chronic conditions. • Functional improvement, participation in meaningful activities, and quality of life are often better measures of success than symptom elimination alone. • The most effective treatment plans are individualized, flexible, and designed to evolve as a patient's needs, goals, and circumstances change. Go AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code BENDY. Want to learn more about the UVA EDS Center? For Appointments and Questions: RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org UVA EDS: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic UVA EDS FAQ: https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/⁠⁠. 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In this presentation, Professor G. Hussein Rassool explores how Islamic spiritual practices—such as dhikr, murāqabah, duʿāʾ, and tawakkul—can be integrated into established therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR, and trauma-informed approaches. He also examines the ethical dilemmas this integration raises, from role confusion between therapist and religious authority to the risks of misinterpreting sacred texts or reinforcing guilt and shame.

In this episode of Mind the Kids, the podcast from the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH), host Clara Faria, academic clinical fellow in child psychiatry, is joined by Dr. Tessa Reardon, research fellow in the departments of experimental psychology and psychiatry at the University of Oxford.Dr. Reardon shares findings from her recently published paper in JCPP, the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, co-authored with colleagues. Drawing on the My Cats cluster randomised controlled trial, the study recruited children aged four to seven identified as being at heightened risk for anxiety disorders through schools across England. The intervention — known as OSI (Online Support and Intervention for Child Anxiety) — is a parent-led, therapist-supported online cognitive behavioural therapy programme, in which parents work through digital modules of approximately 20 minutes each, supported by brief telephone or video calls with a children's wellbeing practitioner, amounting to around two and a half hours of contact time in total.The research sits against a backdrop of a growing gap between the need for child mental health support and access to evidence-based care. CAMHS thresholds are high, and many families cannot access help until difficulties are already entrenched — yet anxiety disorders in children can onset as early as age five and a half. Schools offer a distinctive opportunity to reach families before problems escalate, and England's Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) represent a trained, scalable future workforce for delivering this type of early intervention in child mental health.The primary outcome — anxiety disorder diagnosis at 12 months — showed fewer diagnoses in the intervention group, though the difference did not reach statistical significance. All secondary outcomes were statistically significant, however, including reductions in child anxiety symptoms, inhibited temperament, parental anxiety, and targeted child and parent behaviours. Approximately three quarters of families completed the programme — a notably strong completion rate for a school-recruited, at-risk population who were not actively help-seeking. Qualitative findings, forthcoming, point to broader ripple effects within families beyond the targeted outcomes.Clara and Tessa discuss why schools were chosen as the recruitment setting; why the integrated practitioner calls in therapist-supported online CBT appear central to completion rates compared with fully self-guided approaches; and what the findings mean for scaling school-based mental health intervention. The conversation also turns to a key challenge ahead — addressing inequalities in participation, particularly among families from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, to ensure the benefits of parent-led CBT reach those who need them most.A must-listen for anyone working in child anxiety prevention, early intervention, school-based mental health, CBT for young children, CAMHS, or child and adolescent mental health.Read the JCPP paper 'Parent-led CBT delivered via online and telephone support alongside usual school practice versus usual school practice only for young children identified as at risk for anxiety disorders through screening in schools: a cluster randomised controlled trial'Tessa Reardon, Obioha C. Ukoumunne, Helen Dodd, Gemma Halliday, Claire Hill, Bec Jasper, Benjamin Jones, Peter J. Lawrence, Fran Morgan, Anna Placzek, Ronald M. Rapee, Mara Violato, Shuye Yu, MYCATS Team, Cathy Creswell   First published: 19 February 2026 https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70119Get a free CPD/CME certificate for listening to this podcast by registering for a FREE ACAMH Learn account at https://bit.ly/4fF4BBWVisit https://www.acamh.orgFacebook and LinkedIn search / ACAMHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/assoc.camhBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/acamh.bsky.socialX https://x.com/acamh

Send us Fan MailS6 E137 Narcolepsy Treatment Is Changing: Orexin Drugs + Sleep StrategiesNarcolepsy treatment may be entering a new era. In this episode of Sleep Takeout, Dan and Michelle explore how new orexin-targeted medications could change the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 by addressing the underlying orexin, also called hypocretin, deficiency rather than managing each symptom separately.They explain what narcolepsy is, why it disrupts both daytime alertness and nighttime sleep, and how symptoms may include excessive daytime sleepiness, fragmented nighttime sleep, vivid dreams, hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations, sleep paralysis, and cataplexy. Narcolepsy type 1 is associated with low orexin levels and includes cataplexy, while narcolepsy type 2 typically occurs without cataplexy.Dan and Michelle also discuss orexin receptor agonists, an emerging class of narcolepsy medications designed to restore orexin signaling in the brain's sleep-wake system. The episode highlights oveporexton, formerly TAK-861, an investigational oral orexin receptor 2 agonist being studied for narcolepsy type 1. Clinical trials have examined its effects on excessive daytime sleepiness, wakefulness, cataplexy, nighttime awakenings, and other symptoms.They also review earlier research involving danavorexton, formerly TAK-925, an intravenous orexin receptor 2 agonist studied for its wake-promoting effects in people with narcolepsy type 1 and narcolepsy type 2.Medication is only one part of narcolepsy management. This conversation also covers practical behavioral strategies that may help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning, including:• Brief, strategically scheduled naps• A consistent bedtime and wake time• Reducing stimulation before bedtime• Cognitive behavioral therapy for narcolepsy• Responding differently to discouraging thoughts about symptoms• Avoiding heavy meals and large amounts of sugar when they worsen daytime alertness• Working with a sleep medicine specialist to develop an individualized treatment planWhether you live with narcolepsy, support someone who does, or want to understand the future of sleep medicine, this episode offers an accessible look at narcolepsy symptoms, orexin medications, cataplexy treatment, CBT, strategic naps, nutrition, and emerging research.Chapters00:00 Remote Recording and Behind-the-Scenes Banter00:19 The Future of Narcolepsy Treatment02:31 What Is Narcolepsy?03:26 Cataplexy, Sleep Paralysis and Hallucinations05:30 How Orexin-Targeted Drugs Work06:03 Oveporexton, TAK-861 and the Takeda Pipeline07:54 Behavioral Treatment for Narcolepsy08:30 Strategic Naps and a Consistent Sleep Schedule11:19 CBT for Narcolepsy and Managing Discouraging Thoughts12:41 Diet Tips for Daytime Alertness13:55 Key Takeaways and Final ThoughtsDisclaimerThis podcast is intended for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Investigational medications have not necessarily received FDA approval. Speak with a qualified sleep medicine professional about treatment decisions.#Narcolepsy #Orexin #sleepdisorders ✨ Real rest isn't just about falling asleep, it's about feeling at ease again. I'm Dr. Daniel Baughn, sleep psychologist and co-host of Sleep Takeout. I help professionals and high-achievers who seem to have everything together on the outside but can't quite turn off their minds at night. Sometimes, a simple conversation can be the start of real change.

Join me to listen to Anne Richardson a fantastic nutritional therapist talk about diet restriction and when it can tip into disordered eating. We covered: The cross over with eating disorders and digestive issues Diet culture and the influence of social mediaShould you be tracking your health? Orthorexia - what is it, signs for watch out forAbout AnneAnne is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioner, lecturer and supervisor. She has been practicing for more than ten years and exclusively works in the field of disordered eating.Anne suffered with anorexia in her teens and now draws from her lived experience to blend her knowledge of nutrition with her CBT skills. She works with people all over Europe to help them achieve food freedom.She is also invested in helping other practitioners work with disordered eaters as she recognises that general nutritional advice can be extremely damaging to disordered eaters.Anne is also a mum, a maker of all things and, especially, a keen baker.https://www.theeatingdisordernutritionist.co.ukInstagram: @theeatingdisordernutritionistAbout meBuy my book - Inside Knowledge for people with IBS & SIBO (find it on Amazon)Get free weekly IBS & SIBO emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Ready for your gut reset?

In today's episode, Trisha and I answer two listener questions. The first question is about feeling stuck in cycles of restarting instead of progressing, using food for comfort, and struggling to build consistency even when there is a strong desire to change. The second question is about ageing and the inner critic, and how it can feel difficult to let go of a younger version of yourself.  As always, Trisha McHale shares her psychotherapist view, helping explain why these patterns happen and how to change them for good. Click play and let's dive in. To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica's coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services: galway@mindandbodyworks.com 091 725 750 About Trisha McHale: Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.

Is your chronic pain real — even when every test comes back normal? The answer is yes. And the science of neuroplastic symptoms is finally explaining why. In this episode of Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan, Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with Dr. David Clarke, MD — President of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS), board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician, and author of They Can't Find Anything Wrong: 7 Keys to Understanding, Treating, and Healing Stress Illness. If you've spent months going from doctor to doctor, run every test, and been told “everything looks normal” — this conversation is for you. Dr. Clarke and Dr. Foojan explore the powerful connection between childhood trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), chronic stress, and the very real brain-generated physical symptoms that affect an estimated 40% of all medical patients. This is not “it's all in your head.” This is neuroscience.

Today, I'm speaking with Aliza Tropper. Aliza is a licensed psychotherapist and the founder of Heartful Mental Health, a therapy practice based in Cedarhurst, NY. Aliza has more than a decade of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She takes a holistic approach, integrating mind, body and soul, and uses evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and more.Her work combines practical tools with deep emotional insight to help people create meaningful, lasting change that is in alignment with their values.This conversation is all about a whole lot of that. I've been thinking so much about healing lately. In our social media focused world, healing can sometimes be contained to 1 or 2-minute sound bites or six-slide carousel posts when in reality, it's hard to fit our lives in a box. While there is so much learning, community and validation that can come from social media, a lot can also be lost. Sometimes it feels like if we just did this one thing that this Instagram post is saying, we would be better — if we just read that one book or bought that one product, we would finally feel healed or have the lives we wanted. We need to remember to go outside the screen to have those real conversations and debrief and connect — there is never a substitute for that.As I spoke to Aliza, I realized that with all the chasing, there also has to be recognition of what is being accomplished every day, there has to be space for emotion — all of them — for the duality of what makes someone human. Becoming healed isn't a destination that you stay at, but a vibrant journey that continues to bring us to new levels of growth. Aliza is so good about breaking down some of the big concepts we see or hear about and making them understandable and really feel doable.In the episode, we speak about:-How healing itself can become an addiction-What DBT and CBT are — the differences between them and how we can utilize them for growth-How to live more in alignment with our values-What to do when uncomfortable emotions arise-How we can work to reprogram our nervous systems to feel more calm-How to live life with more intention-How to break free of comparison culture and a consumer-based society-How to make friends as an adult and why it feels different than it may have before-How to work on building self-esteem-The power of integrating spirituality in your healing journey…and so much more!To learn more from Aliza or to work with her, visit Heartfulmentalhealth.comFind her on Instagram @alizathetherapistEmail her at Aliza@heartfulmentalhealth.com

Anxiety doesn't always show up when something goes wrong. Sometimes it hits hardest when nothing's happening at all. Sitting in the bunk at Ravensworth (Hunter Valley) with the UHF crackling and a two-hour wait ahead of me, my brain starts running wild, replaying mistakes that haven't happened, imagining consequences, and convincing me they're inevitable.In this episode I talk about catastrophising—that classic anxiety trap where your mind treats imagined disasters as reality. I explain why logic and CBT can help me realise there's no evidence for what I'm fearing, but often don't switch off the physical anxiety. When the situation is a one out of ten but your anxiety is sitting at a nine, that mismatch can make an ordinary workday feel unbearable.I also share one coping strategy that genuinely helps me: borrowing confidence from people I admire. Whether it's listening to someone like Stone Cold Steve Austin or reminding myself how they'd approach the situation, it can be enough to interrupt the spiral and keep moving forward.If you're living with anxiety, depression, or both, I hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone. If it resonates, I'd really appreciate you subscribing, leaving a rating, and sharing it with someone who might need to hear it.--Follow The Dysregulated Podcast: Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podcast YouTube – The Dysregulated Podcast (Official Channel)Created by Elliot Waters — Inspired by lived experience. Mental health insights, real stories, real conversations.

What if the thing you trust most… your own mind… is the very thing that's tricking you?   In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Catherine Goldhouse, therapist and ICBT expert. Together, they explore one of the most confusing parts of OCD recovery: how OCD pulls you away from reality and convinces you to trust your imagination instead. Catherine opens up about: • Why people with OCD don't actually struggle with certainty—they struggle with second-guessing themselves • How OCD creates obsessional doubt by making you distrust your senses and your own mind • Why compulsions keep OCD alive by reinforcing the idea that you can't trust yourself • How reality sensing helps you reconnect with what you already know to be true   This conversation also dives into: • The moment OCD pulls you into "Yeah, but what if..." thinking • Why feelings and sensations are not always evidence of danger • How imagination can become so convincing that it feels more real than reality itself • The powerful difference between OCD and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Why recovery isn't about finding perfect certainty—it's about learning to trust yourself again   If you've ever thought: "I know this doesn't make sense… but what if?" This episode is for you.   Whether you're navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers hope, practical tools, and a completely different way of understanding why OCD feels so real.  

In honor of Men's Mental Health Month, we're revisiting an episode we've always been proud of from 2022 with Charlamagne tha God (host of the widely popular radio show, The Breakfast Club, bestselling author, philanthropist) as he discusses his journey to discovering his true self apart from his famous radio persona, how CBT therapy taught him to unlearn, and his positive and frightening encounters with the spirit realm. He opens up about his history with panic attacks, the vigilance he developed while selling drugs, and how anxiety can sometimes be his superpower. Charlamagne details growing up Jehovah's Witness, why he believes God is a woman, and the origins of his dark sense of humor. He explains why he uses his authentic, unapologetic voice to touch on touchy subjects especially around mental health gaps in the Black community, including the intergenerational trauma and institutional racism that can prevent minorities from seeking support. Mayim and Charlamagne consider anxiety around returning to our hometowns and bond over their love for Marvel comics and Judy Blume books.Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to https://www.quince.com/breakdown for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Go to https://tidd.ly/4uVltMe and use the code MAYIM50 to get $50 off your Elastique order.Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is anxiety, really, and why won't it go away no matter how much you overthink it? Sabrina sits down with neuroscientist and anxiety expert Dr. Russ Kennedy (Anxiety MD) to break down anxiety in dating, relationships, and everyday life. They cover why anxiety lives in the body and not just the head, why CBT, EMDR, and medication so often treat the symptoms instead of the root, and how to tell a real alarm from a false one. This one is for anyone who has ever felt anxious, avoidant, or convinced they were fundamentally broken. They also dig into the myth that a new partner will fix your anxiety, why overthinking is really under-feeling, and how inner child work and somatic healing actually move you forward. You will walk away with tangible tools to stop abandoning yourself, get out of your head, and work through anxious attachment, breakups, and the uncertainty of dating. The biggest takeaway is learning to separate the feeling in your body from the thoughts in your mind, because that is where real healing starts. Pre-order Sabrina's book coming out October 2026,⁠ "Why Am I Like This?"⁠ Get your free workbook and access to the companion course after pre-ordering 'Why Am I Like This?' by filling out the form at the bottom of the page at http://sabrinazohar.com/book Take the new and improved dating quiz! sabrinazohar.com/quiz Get Dr. Russ' book, "Anxiety Rx: A Revolutionary New Prescription for Anxiety Relief―from the Doctor Who Created It" Take Dr. Russ' self-paced online anxiety healing program MBRX If you're ready to slow down, trust your instincts, and break your old dating patterns, the Healthy Relationship Foundations Course walks you through it step-by-step  ⁠HERE!⁠ If you're serious about changing your dating patterns instead of repeating them, the Art of Going Slow course helps you unlearn urgency, regulate your nervous system, and build real connection without rushing, chasing, or abandoning yourself ⁠HERE!⁠ Get Ad free ⁠HERE!⁠  Watch on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on my video. Want to work with Sabrina? ⁠HERE!⁠  Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show ⁠HERE!⁠  Don't forget to follow ⁠Sabrina⁠ and ⁠The Sabrina Zohar Show⁠ on Instagram and ⁠Sabrina ⁠on TikTok! Video now available on ⁠YOUTUBE!⁠ Please support our sponsors! Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to  goodr.com/SABRINAZOHAR to claim $10 off your first order. Go to Quince.com/SABRINA for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code SABRINAZOHAR at mudwtr.com/SABRINAZOHAR! #mudwtrpod Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/mlzhc53l Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. ============================= Chapters: 00:00 What Is Anxiety, Really 06:00 Anxiety Lives in the Body 13:30 Why Coping Tools Fall Short 20:20 Overthinking Is Under-Feeling 26:40 Most Damaging Anxiety Advice 33:30 Worry and Inner Child Wounds 41:00 Inner Child Healing Exercise 46:30 Telling a Partner You're Anxious 53:00 Why Feeling Beats Thinking 59:27 Rapid Fire and Biggest Lies Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone has different goals when they start CBT therapy. But feeling well is a change on its own, which can be hard to become comfortable with.How can you use CBT to respond when feeling well starts to feel…uncomfortable?How can you identify and counteract hot thoughts about feeling well?Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as we explore this fascinating and common result of doing the work and feeling better. Click to listen now!Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcastOr on Facebook at Dr Julie OsbornSubscribe to the podcast at Apple PodcastsEmail us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.comFind some fun CBT tools at https://www.mycbt.store/Thanks for listening to My CBT Podcast!

Why do you find yourself constantly overwhelmed by clutter despite trying countless organisation systems? Could your cluttered spaces be telling you something deeper about your emotional wellbeing? What if the key to lasting change lies not in better storage solutions, but in understanding the feelings driving your relationship with possessions?

Author and professor John O'Connor joins us to talk about the increasing popularity of psychedelics whether it's for spiritual reasons or for better mental health. John O'Connor is the author of A Short Strange Trip: An UntoldSstory of Magic Mushrooms, madness, and a Search for the Meaning of Life in the Amazon and The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster. His articles and essays have appeared in newsstand publications such as The New York Times, GQ, Financial Times Magazine, Men's Journal, and The Boston Globe. He has taught nonfiction writing in the BFA program at Pratt Institute and now teaches journalism at Boston College. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with his wife, children, and rabbit. See more about John O'Connor at https://www.johnmoconnor.com/ The episode I reference is "HM 338 Microdosing with Kayse Gehret" and can be found at https://www.drlizhypnosis.com/episode338 -------------- Support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/drlizbonet Support the Podcast & Help yourself with Hypnosis Downloads by Dr. Liz! http://bit.ly/HypnosisMP3Downloads Do you have Chronic Insomnia? Find out more about Dr. Liz's Better Sleep Program at https://bit.ly/sleepbetterfeelbetter Search episodes at the Podcast Page http://bit.ly/HM-podcast --------- About Dr. Liz Interested in hypnosis with Dr. Liz? Schedule your free consultation at https://www.drlizhypnosis.com Winner of numerous awards including Top 100 Moms in Business, Dr. Liz provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and hypnosis to people wanting a fast, easy way to transform all around the world. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and has special certification in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Specialty areas include Anxiety, Insomnia, and Deeper Emotional Healing. A problem shared is a problem halved. In person and online hypnosis and CBT for healing and transformation.  Listened to in over 140 countries, Hypnotize Me is the podcast about hypnosis, transformation, and healing. Certified hypnotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dr. Liz Bonet, discusses hypnosis and interviews professionals doing transformational work. Thank you for tuning in!

Episode 389: Mid-Year Reset for Women in Medical Device  Six months down, six to go — and if you're in medical device or field-based sales, I'm willing to bet the first half of this year felt productive on paper and quietly exhausting underneath. Not because you're doing something wrong. Because the job you're actually doing is bigger than the one on your job description. In this episode, we're naming that invisible weight, explaining what it's doing in your nervous system, and giving you a concrete reset you can use before your next hard meeting. What You'll Learn ✨ Why the exhaustion you feel by mid-year isn't random — and what's actually causing it neurologically ✨ The biology of burnout explained simply: your amygdala, your prefrontal cortex, and why "just relax" has never worked for anyone ✨ How cognitive reappraisal (a CBT tool) literally rewires your brain's stress response over time ✨ Why your gut instincts are pattern recognition — and why trusting them is a performance strategy, not woo ✨ A 3-step, 5-minute reset practice you can use in real time ✨ A journal prompt for the second half of the year that will change how you carry the load The Big Takeaway The load you've been carrying is real. The relationship labor, the emotional labor, the constant low hum of being the calm, capable one in every room — none of that shows up on the quota sheet. But the way your nervous system responds to it? That part you actually have leverage over. This one hits all four pillars of the RISE Method — Resilient Mindset, Inner Energy, Success Strategy, and Empowered Self-Trust — because a mid-year reset isn't a one-time fix. It's the rewrite. Ready to go deeper? Join the weekly newsletter at michellebourquecoaching.com/newsletter

Ruth Han – EMDR & CBT trauma-informed therapist – and past homeschool mom joins Trending with Timmerie Episode Guide Why you only allowed your children four college major options—and why (1:38) Your best advice for parents of adult children who disagree on faith and morals (17:55) Addressing the idea of going no contact (26:30) Maintaining relationships without compromising core beliefs (32:15) Homeschooling tips and advice (34:59) Is religion divisive? (38:27) Tomorrow on Trending (51:00) Resources mentioned: Ruth Han https://ruthhan.com https://www.instagram.com/ruthhantherapy/

This July, Dr. Vignesh Devraj travels from Kerala to Austria for a rare one-week immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with the healthiest version of yourself.A Program Designed to Help You Understand Your Prakriti with masterclasses, daily Ayurvedic Therapies, and a dedicated week towards inner healing. Happening from 19th to 25th July 2026, at Ayurveda Resort Mandira in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria.To know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Return_to_your_healthiest_self/BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLEVata is responsible for Prana, the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. With over 6 hours of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives.Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.comIn this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores Fibromyalgia, one of the most misunderstood chronic pain conditions of our time.Many people living with Fibromyalgia are told that their reports are normal, their scans are clear, and that nothing appears to be wrong. Yet they continue to experience widespread pain, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, and a deep sense of exhaustion that affects every aspect of life.Dr Vignesh explains the modern understanding of central sensitisation, why Fibromyalgia is not an imaginary condition, and how the nervous system can become overly sensitive to normal stimuli. He also shares his clinical observations from treating patients over the past two decades, including common emotional patterns, the relationship between sleep and pain, and why many patients feel unseen and misunderstood.The conversation explores Fibromyalgia through an Ayurvedic lens, discussing Vata imbalance, Agni, Ama, Panchakarma, lifestyle interventions, nervous system regulation, and the importance of creating a healing environment.Episode Highlights:Why Fibromyalgia is often misunderstoodUnderstanding central sensitisationSleep, pain & nervous system healthFibromyalgia through an Ayurvedic lensVata, Agni & Ama explainedFibromyalgia and perimenopauseCan Panchakarma help?Practical steps for recoveryTimestamps:00:00 - 03:59: Why Fibromyalgia Is Often Misunderstood04:00 - 08:00: Central Sensitisation, Sleep & The Nervous System08:00 - 12:00: Fibromyalgia Through The Ayurvedic Lens12:00 - 16:00: Movement, CBT & Panchakarma16:00 - 20:00: Emotional Patterns, Stress & Healing20:00 - 23:19: Practical Steps For Recovery & Final ThoughtsAbout Dr Vignesh DevrajDr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details in this link:https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewformInstagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you for your support.Disclaimer: We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.

In 2021, I was floating down a river in Montana with mountains in the background, music playing, and an ice-cold beer in my hand.A few days later, I woke up, drank coffee, and felt disconnected from reality.That moment started a year-long battle with intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and the realization that I had taken my mental health for granted my entire life.This video is not about quick fixes or pretending a cold shower can cure depression. It is about the fundamentals that give your brain a fighting chance: sleep, exercise, light, food, therapy, nature, meaning, connection, and the tools that helped me relate differently to my thoughts.We also talk about CBT, OCD/intrusive thoughts, antidepressants, caffeine, sauna, cold exposure, forest bathing, gut health, and why mental health is not just “in your head.”The big idea: your brain may not be broken. It may be responding to the way you are living.This is not medical advice. If you are struggling badly, talk to a therapist, doctor, or mental health professional. But if you want a grounded starting point for protecting your mind before it breaks down, this conversation is for you.Notes:That famous Windows XP https://time.com/59521/windows-xp-desktop-...Pure O OCD    • Luke Combs On His Rare OCD & Mental Health...  Exercise studies:https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-0...https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/18/1203https://www.cochrane.org/about-us/news/exe...CBT:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23870719/Diet:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5...Light therapy:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsych...Forest bathing:https://arxiv.org/abs/1907.10013

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:33) Meet Dr. Nicholas Fabiano and his work in lifestyle psychiatry (4:41) Exercise, depression, prevention, and treatment (9:50) How to "prescribe" exercise using the FITT principle (15:38) Nutrition, ultra-processed foods, and mental health (17:46) Microplastics, processed foods, and exposure risks (23:58) Creatine for depression, cognition, and brain energy (28:21) Creatine, sleep loss, and cognitive performance (35:42) Sleep hygiene tips that support better rest (38:56) How CBT helps change thoughts, behaviors, and mood (43:18) CBT vs. longer-term talk therapy (45:53) Where to follow Dr. Nicholas Fabiano (46:35) Outro   Who is Dr. Nicholas Fabiano?   Dr. Nicholas Fabiano is a psychiatry resident and researcher at the University of Ottawa Department of Psychiatry. His work focuses on the connection between physical and mental health, with special interest in lifestyle psychiatry, exercise, nutrition, sleep, and supplements like creatine. He studies how these tools may support the treatment and prevention of mental health conditions, especially depression. Dr. Fabiano brings both research knowledge and a practical, patient-centered view to mental health care, helping people understand that small daily habits can play a meaningful role in how they feel, think, and function. Connect with Dr. Nicholas:   Website: https://www.nicholasfabiano.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntfabiano/ X: https://x.com/NTFabiano IG: https://www.instagram.com/ntfabiano/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Mastering the Daily Mood Log Small Details, Life-Changing Results Episode Summary The Daily Mood Log might seem simple—even boring—but its impact can be profound. In this episode, David and Kevin break down how to use this powerful CBT tool effectively, highlighting the most common mistakes people make and how to avoid them. They explain why focusing on a single specific moment is the key to emotional transformation, how to accurately identify feelings, and how to uncover the exact thoughts driving distress. This practical deep dive shows how small shifts in technique can lead to dramatic improvements in mood, confidence, and even what David calls "enlightenment." Step 1: Upsetting Event / Moment Identify one specific moment in time (not a general problem). Include details: Where were you? Who was there? What exactly happened? Common Mistakes: ❌ Being too vague: "My life is a mess" ❌ Writing thoughts instead of events: "I'm not good enough" ❌ Describing ongoing situations instead of a moment Example: ✔️ "At 3pm today, my boss criticized my report in a meeting." Step 2: Emotions Circle or list all emotions you felt Rate each from 0–100% intensity Examples: Sad / Down – 60% Anxious / Nervous – 70% Ashamed – 50% Common Mistakes: ❌ Skipping this step ❌ Not rating intensity ❌ Thinking feelings can't be measured Why It Matters: Helps track progress Improves emotional awareness Increases accuracy and empathy Step 3: Negative Thoughts Write short, specific thoughts (1 sentence each) Focus on what you were telling yourself Examples: "I'm a failure." "There's something wrong with me." "I'll never succeed." Common Mistakes: ❌ Writing long paragraphs ❌ Including events ("She rejected me") ❌ Including feelings ("I feel terrible") ❌ Writing questions ("Why am I like this?" → convert to statement) Tip: Work through emotions one at a time: "What thought caused my sadness?" "What thought caused my anxiety?" Step 4: Positive Thoughts Generate thoughts that: ✅ Are 100% true ✅ Reduce belief in the negative thought Examples: "I made a mistake in that meeting, but that doesn't define my entire ability." "One criticism doesn't mean I'm a failure." Common Mistakes: ❌ Cheerleading ("I'm awesome no matter what") ❌ Irrelevant truths ("At least I can cook") ❌ Statements you don't fully believe Key Insight: Truth alone isn't enough—it must directly challenge the negative belief. Step 5: Re-evaluate Belief in Negative Thought After generating positive thoughts, re-rate how much you believe the original thought Example: "I'm a failure" Before: 90% After: 0% Goal: Reduce belief as much as possible (ideally close to 0%) Why It Matters: Emotional change happens when belief in negative thoughts decreases The greater the reduction, the greater the relief Core Principle Change one moment → understand the pattern → apply it everywhere. Memorable Quotes "We're not fishing for small improvements—we're going after the big fish." "I can't help you with your whole life, but I can help you with one moment." "The truth—not positive thinking—is what sets you free." "Without measuring feelings, therapists are mostly guessing." Practical Exercise Try this today: (Download a blank Daily Mood Log at this link) Write down one upsetting moment Rate your feelings (0–100%) List 3–5 short negative thoughts Challenge one thought with a 100% true alternative Who This Episode Is For Therapists using CBT or TEAM-CBT Anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, or self-doubt Listeners who want practical, structured tools for change Connect & Learn More Read Dr. Burns' latest articles on Psychology Today Explore more tools and resources at FeelingGood.com Learn about TEAM-CBT training and techniques If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, sharing the podcast, or leaving a review. It helps more people discover tools for overcoming depression and anxiety. Let Us Know What You Think of This Episode Please use this link to take a very brief survey and share your opinion with us about this episode Contact Information Kevin Cornelius, LMFT is a Level 5 Certified Master TEAM-CBT Therapist and Trainer and the Clinical Director of Feeling Good Institute--Silicon Valley. He specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and insomnia. You can reach Kevin at kevin@feelinggoodinstitute.com and visit his website at www.tools4change.me. You can reach Dr. Burns at david@feelinggood.com. Feeling down in these turbulent times? Take a ride on our Feeling Great app. Feeling Great feels wonderful! You owe it to yourself to feel GREAT! Give the Greatest Gifts of ALL--Love and Happiness!

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Why does OCD feel more convincing than your own eyes?   In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Catherine Goldhouse, ICBT therapist and OCD specialist.   Together, they explore one of the most powerful concepts in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT): how OCD overrides your mind by convincing you that possibility is evidence.   Catherine breaks down: • Why intrusive thoughts are not the real problem in OCD • How OCD shifts your default from trust to doubt • Why possibility alone feels convincing when OCD takes over • The hidden role of self-doubt, identity, and imagination in OCD   This conversation also dives into: • How OCD disconnects people from their senses and common sense • The difference between normal reasoning and OCD reasoning • Why people with OCD often search for evidence after already reaching a conclusion • How past experiences become stories that shape OCD fears • The concept of "reverse reasoning" and how it keeps OCD alive • Why imagination can become more trusted than reality   If you've ever found yourself asking, "But what if?" over and over again, this episode will help you understand why OCD feels so convincing—and how ICBT helps people break free from its grip.   Whether you're struggling with OCD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical insights, hope, and a completely different way of understanding OCD recovery.  

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the same emotional loops?The same arguments.The same frustrations.The same moments where you promise yourself, Next time I'll handle this differently…only to find yourself reacting in exactly the same way?If so, you're not broken.You may simply be following an emotional script you didn't know you were carrying.In this week's episode, The Emotional Freedom Formula, I share a powerful 7-step framework that combines CBT, DBT, trauma healing, and identity work to help you understand why you think, feel, and react the way you do.Because here's the truth:Most people focus on changing their habits.But habits are often downstream from identity.And identity is powerful.I share a story about my daughter and Judy Hopps from Zootopia that reminded me of this in the most beautiful way:Sometimes, changing who we believe we are can instantly change how we behave.Episode timestamps:00:57 — Introducing the Emotional Freedom Formula01:54 — Why identity may be the most powerful lever for change02:42 — The Judy Hopps story: how identity transformed behavior instantly05:27 — Step 1: The Neutral Fact06:46 — Identity & Core Beliefs: the invisible thermostat running your life08:40 — Thoughts → Feelings → Actions → Results11:42 — How to identify the identity behind your reactions14:45 — The key to emotional freedom: shifting core beliefs15:26 — How to start using this formula in your own lifeOne of my favorite metaphors from this episode is this:Your identity is like the thermostat in your house.You can work harder, push yourself, and try all the right strategies…but your life keeps returning to the temperature your identity is set to.Real change isn't about forcing yourself to think differently.It's about learning to become someone different.—And if you've been listening to these recent episodes and thinking:"In my head I know exactly what to do … but I still get stuck in the same emotional patterns."That's exactly why I created Untriggerable.It's designed specifically for physicians and high-achieving professionals who are ready to stop being controlled by old emotional scripts and start responding with clarity, resilience, and freedom.You can join our community here:https://www.skool.com/relationshipmastery4physiciansOr simply reply to this email or reach out to admin@drkavethasun.com and my team will send you all the details.-Oh—and if you have something you're navigating and would love my take on it...

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Late-Identified Autism, Autistic Burnout, and Self-CareClinical psychologist Dr. Megan Anna Neff discusses how discovering her child was autistic near the end of her doctorate led her to research autism in girls, recognize her own autism, and create Neurodivergent Insights to translate peer-reviewed research into visuals. She and the host describe gaps in clinical training, frequent missed or misdiagnosed autism and ADHD in adults, limited access to adult assessment, and the value and risks of formal diagnosis. Neff explains autistic burnout as nervous-system burnout marked by chronic exhaustion, increased sensory sensitivity and meltdowns, and loss of skills, and notes masking, life transitions, and alexithymia as contributors while cautioning to rule out medical causes. They address overlaps with chronic pain, suicidality risk, and poor response to CBT when neurotype is unsupported. Neff outlines her book "Self-Care for Autistic People" (sensory, physical, emotional, mental, social, and professional self-care) and shares where to find her work and community.00:00 Meet Dr Megan Neff01:32 The Zigzag Into Autism04:16 Health Psychology Roots05:14 Training Gaps In Adults08:32 Self Diagnosis And Screening13:01 What Is Autistic Burnout17:07 Misdiagnosis And Function21:38 Burnout Versus Medical Causes24:30 Triggers And Risk Factors27:21 Why Burnout Builds28:57 Sensory Safety First31:37 Quick Fix Coping Traps34:15 Screening and Misdiagnosis38:03 Liberation Then Grief40:39 Autistic Self Care Basics44:20 Book Chapters and Tips48:47 Advice for Three Groups52:59 Resources and FarewellClick here for the YouTube Channel  Click here for the YouTube channel International Conference on ADHD in November 2025 where Dr. Lenz will be one of the speakers. Joy LenzFibromyalgia 101. A list of fibromyalgia podcast episodes that are great if you are new and don't know where to start. Support the showWhen I started this podcast and YouTube Channel—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That's why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope.  If you've been told fibromyalgia “isn't real” or that it's “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you'll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 29+ years as an MD.Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn't replace per...

In this episode, I share the three hidden ways anxiety can quietly take over your relationships, and how CBT, ERP, and ACT can help you build deeper connection without letting anxiety call the shots.  

Yes, we had to do a show today. The Knicks took Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Spurs. Jalen Brunson was the hero of New York again. What a clutch performance. Wemby did not have a great game. Was it nerves? (10:30) Adam Silver spoke before Game 1. He had some big stories to speak on: Aspiration and the Clippers, expansion, NBA Europe. (21:20) Rob Manfred met with the media on Wednesday. Everything he says is important right now. Let's breakdown all the topics he chose to hit on from CBT to a strike to the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, we had to do a show today. Wrapping up my time in Germany, but had a few minutes to spare! The Knicks took Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Spurs. Jalen Brunson was the hero of New York again. What a clutch performance. Wemby did not have a great game. Was it nerves? (10:30) Adam Silver spoke before Game 1. He had some big stories to speak on: Aspiration and the Clippers, expansion, NBA Europe. (21:20) Rob Manfred met with the media on Wednesday. Everything he says is important right now. Let's breakdown all the topics he chose to hit on from CBT to a strike to the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices