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Kick off the New Year with us in this special cohosted POTC episode! We've got a MAJOR announcement for 2025, and we're also chatting about the ups and downs of decision-making—all backed by psychology. We're also reflecting on our 2024 highlights, sharing what we're all hoping for in the new year, and talking about how community, flexibility, and staying true to your values play into making some of life's tough choices. Plus, we're giving you a sneak peek at what's coming up on the podcast this year, including some awesome insights on relationship science and our personal goals for the future. Our exciting POTC New Year announcement Decision-making and understanding psychological flexibility How acceptance and commitment therapy can be applied when making decisions  Making values-driven decisions and the importance of community and connection Cohost 2024 reflections and highlights About Emily Edlynn  Emily (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric health psychology who works in private practice with children, teens, and adults. She has a BA in English from Smith College, a PhD in clinical psychology from Loyola University Chicago, and completed postgraduate training at Stanford and Children's Hospital Orange County. Emily spent almost ten years working in children's hospitals before pivoting to private practice, which allowed her to start a writing career. Emily has written her blog, The Art and Science of Mom, since 2017 and a parenting advice column for Parents.com since 2019. About Debbie Sorenson  Debbie (she/her) is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Denver, Colorado with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University. She is author of the upcoming book ACT for Burnout: Recharge, Reconnect, and Transform Burnout with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She loves living in Colorado, her home state, with her husband, two daughters, and dog. About Jill Stoddard  Jill Stoddard is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. She is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance; and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career. Her writing has also appeared in Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global, The Good Men Project, and Mindful Return. She regularly appears on podcasts and as an expert source for various media outlets. She lives in Newburyport, MA with her husband, two kids, and disobedient French Bulldog.   About Michael Herold  Michael (he/him) is a confidence trainer and social skills coach, based in Vienna, Austria. He's helping his clients overcome their social anxiety through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and fun exposure exercises. (Though the jury is still out on whether they're mostly fun for him). He is also a certified therapeutic game master, utilizing the Dungeons&Dragons tabletop roleplaying game to train communication, assertiveness, and teamwork with young adults. Or actually, anyone ready to roll some dice and battle goblins in a supportive group where players want to level up (pun!) their social skills. Michael is the head coach of the L.A. based company The Art of Charm, running their confidence-building program “Unstoppable” as well as workshops on small talk, storytelling, vulnerability, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Link Video Youtube Trong thế giới hiện đại, nơi căng thẳng dường như là một phần không thể tránh khỏi của cuộc sống, cuốn sách “The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity“ của Melanie Greenberg như một ngọn hải đăng soi sáng con đường tìm kiếm sự bình yên nội tâm. Tác giả, một chuyên gia tâm lý học lâm sàng, đã khéo léo kết hợp kiến thức khoa học về não bộ với những hướng dẫn thực tế, giúp chúng ta hiểu rõ hơn về phản ứng của cơ thể trước căng thẳng và trang bị cho mình những công cụ để đối phó hiệu quả. Greenberg bắt đầu bằng cách đưa chúng ta vào một cuộc hành trình ngược thời gian, so sánh bộ não của con người hiện đại với tổ tiên thời tiền sử. Trong quá khứ xa xưa, căng thẳng thường gắn liền với những mối đe dọa sinh tồn tức thời, như bị thú dữ tấn công hay thiếu thốn thức ăn. Bộ não của chúng ta đã tiến hóa để phản ứng nhanh chóng trước những tình huống này, kích hoạt cơ chế "chiến đấu hoặc bỏ chạy" để đảm bảo sự sống còn. Nhưng sự căng thẳng đó không kéo dài theo dạng mãn tính, khi người tiền sử đi săn bắn về, họ chui vào hang động, an toàn và ấm áp, chuẩn bị thức ăn cho những ngày sau, thì cái sự căng thẳng cũng giảm đi rất nhiều.  Bộ não con người: Từ thời tiền sử đến hiện đại

Today's guest identifies as a recovered imposter. For years, she was convinced that the only reason she was accepted into a competitive grad school program was because her father knew the program director. One thing research shows is that Dr. Jill Stoddard, psychologist, and author of Imposter No More, isn't alone in this.Deep down, a majority of successful people feel a sense of self doubt and question their professional legitimacy a good amount of the time. In today's conversation we'll dive into Jill's fascinating and important work around this often relatable experience of Imposterism, including:Understanding what it is, why we do it, and how it worksWhy the notion of imposter syndrome is actually a misnomer. We'll explore some of Jill's personal stories and experiences of working through her own imposter thoughts and feelings of self-doubtWhat she's learned from personal experiences as well as through her work as a psychologist running an anxiety clinic. How to work with imposterism - Specifically how strengthening psychological flexibility can ultimately be a way to free ourselves from the experience of being constrained by fear, doubt, and uncertainty. Today's episode is one that I think will be deeply relatable for so many. After listening If you know someone who may benefit from it, I would encourage you to share with friends. If you want to dive deeper into Jill's work please visit jillstoddard.com or pick up a copy of Imposter No more: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career, wherever books are sold.Enjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts! Did you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love: Letting go of Perfectionism and Finding Happiness | Dr. Tal Ben-ShaharMeeting Failure with Curiosity and Compassion | Dr. Amy EdmondsonMore about Jill: Jill Stoddard is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. She is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. She has authored three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance; and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career. Her writing has also appeared in Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global, The Good Men Project, and Mindful Return. She regularly appears on podcasts and as an expert source for various media outlets. Thanks for listening! Support the Show.

As yet another incredible year comes to a close, the POTC cohosts, Debbie, Jill, Michael, and Emily, gather for the final episode of 2023 in a cozy fireside chat. Kicking off the episode, they reflect on some of the obstacles they faced this past year as well as share some of the valuable lessons they've learned along the way. Looking optimistically into the year to come, they get pumped about their aspirations for 2024 and wrap up the chat with a spirited speed-round. Intrigued to know their holiday season pet peeves, what dirty little secrets they've been hiding, and the game-changing buys they've made that cost less than a Benjamin?! Make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode! Happy holidays, off-the-clockers! See you again in the new year! Resources:  The Love of My Life, by Rosie Walsh  I'm Glad My Mom Died, by Jennette McCurdy The Anomaly by Le Tellier About Emily Edlynn  Emily (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric health psychology who works in private practice with children, teens, and adults. She has a BA in English from Smith College, a PhD in clinical psychology from Loyola University Chicago, and completed postgraduate training at Stanford and Children's Hospital Orange County. Emily spent almost ten years working in children's hospitals before pivoting to private practice, which allowed her to start a writing career. Emily has written her blog, The Art and Science of Mom, since 2017 and a parenting advice column for Parents.com since 2019. Emily's writing has also appeared in the Washington Post, Scary Mommy, Good Housekeeping, Motherly, and more. She recently added author to her bio with her book, Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent Confident Children and has a Substack newsletter. About Debbie Sorenson  Debbie (she/her) is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Denver, Colorado with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University. She is author of the upcoming book ACT for Burnout: Recharge, Reconnect, and Transform Burnout with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. drdebbiesorensen.com. About Jill Stoddard  Jill Stoddard is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. She is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance; and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career. About Michael Herold  Michael (he/him) is a confidence trainer and social skills coach, based in Vienna, Austria. He's helping his clients overcome their social anxiety through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and fun exposure exercises. (Though the jury is still out on whether they're mostly fun for him). He is also a certified therapeutic game master, utilizing the Dungeons&Dragons tabletop roleplaying game to train communication, assertiveness, and teamwork with young adults. Or actually, anyone ready to roll some dice and battle goblins in a supportive group where players want to level up (pun!) their social skills. Related Episodes 2. Hygge – Happiness and the Danish Art of Cozy Connection 218. Off the Clock with Us 238. Values During Times of Transition (with Us) 252. Getting the Help You Need, with Us 262. Hope and Values in Dark Times with Us 300. Celebrating 300 Episodes with Us 323. Introducing Our New Cohosts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can imposterism and self-doubt affect our health and well-being? Dr. Jill Stoddard is back to discuss imposterism and its impact on health and well-being. We go through a playbook of how to deal with these uncomfortable feelings – hint: doing more “stuff” to feel better-qualified isn't the answer! Self-doubt and imposterism can negatively affect physical health, but taking small steps and embracing discomfort can lead to growth and success! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com Wellness While Walking on Threads RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) PARTNERSHIP WITH HEROIC! Heroic is a social training platform that integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and world-class, scientifically-validated behavioral design tools to help you show up as the best, most Heroic version of yourself. Heroic Coach – an unbelievable value for a comprehensive 300-day coaching training program – you'll benefit as much as your future clients will! Heroic Coach First Module Free Trial! ARETE: Activate Your Heroic Potential Book – Pre-order Heroic Premium -- self-development and social connection on the go with this life-changing app - try for free!   DR. JILL STODDARD Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career by Dr. Jill Stoddard Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance by Dr. Jill Stoddard Ep. 16: Anxiety in a Different Light with Jill Stoddard, PhD. Website – see the quizzes!! Instagram LinkedIn Psychologists Off the Clock Podcast Acceptance and Commitment Therapy List of Values TEDx Talk: How to Succeed Every Moment, Even When You're Failing Kyle Cares Project – Teen/Young Adult Mental Health   HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.     Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!    

Hi and welcome to another episode and another great guest. If you enjoy this episode or any of the other episodes, I'd really love it if you would leave a rating and review. This is the best way for podcasts to reach a wider audience and get helpful information into the ears of more people.   My guest today is Dr Jill Stoddard, an experienced psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. She is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive.   Dr Stoddard is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and; and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career. Her writing has also appeared in Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global, The Good Men Project, and Mindful Return. She regularly appears on podcasts and as an expert source for various media outlets. She lives in Newburyport, Massachussets with her husband, two kids, and disobedient French Bulldog.   I have followed her over the past few years through her podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, a great podcast that is well worth a listen, and we then connected over social media. It's been really lovely to meet her in person and it is my absolute pleasure to welcome Dr Jill Stoddard to the podcast.  Podcast Links Website: jillstoddard.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillstoddardphd  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillastoddard/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jill_stoddard  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillstoddardphd/    Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn  Freebies: https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources   Meditations: https://drhayleydquinn.com/shop/   Journal:https: //drhayleydquinn.com/product/welcome-to-self-compassionate-journal/   

A practical path to dealing with insecurity, self-doubt and downright imposterism lies ahead of us, and we're led by guide Dr. Jill Stoddard. We'll be empowered to learn how to manage the feelings that can cripple our pursuit of the career and robust life we want, and reclaim the energy and time we've spent trying to cope with these feelings in the past!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com Wellness While Walking on Threads     RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) DR. JILL STODDARD Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career by Dr. Jill Stoddard Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance by Dr. Jill Stoddard Ep. 16: Anxiety in a Different Light with Jill Stoddard, PhD. Website – see the quizzes!! Instagram LinkedIn Psychologists Off the Clock Podcast Acceptance and Commitment Therapy List of Values TEDx Talk: How to Succeed Every Moment, Even When You're Failing Kyle Cares Project – Teen/Young Adult Mental Health   HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.     Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!    

Have you ever experienced the unsettling feeling of not being good enough despite all of your achievements? Do you fear being exposed as a fraud in your professional life? Prepare to be enlightened as we discuss the uncomfortable reality of imposterism with our extraordinary cohost, seasoned psychologist, and eminent author, Dr. Jill Stoddard.  Jill has dedicated her professional career to helping people reach their full potential, a quest she is celebrating with the release of her latest book, Imposter No More. With her profound understanding of imposterism and her own journey to overcome self-doubt, Jill joins us for a candid conversation about defeating your inner imposter. Diving deep into the phenomenon of imposterism, Jill shares her own stories of overcoming imposter thoughts, explores its evolutionary roots and its prevalence across genders, and underscores the importance of cultivating psychological flexibility. She also guides us through practical exercises to set ourselves free from the cycles of experiential avoidance. Tune in to learn how to conquer your own imposter thoughts and take courageous steps toward your fears and insecurities to lead a more fulfilling life!  Listen and Learn:  Jill's own story of imposterism in joining POTC The difference between Jill's book, Impostor No More, and other professional success books How imposter thoughts might be trying to help or protect you  Who is most at risk of imposter thoughts? How do imposter thoughts affect men and women differently? Why the term imposter syndrome is no longer used  Imposterisms opposite - The Dunning-Kruger effect How to know when to listen to imposter thoughts versus when to shift your attention away What is experiential avoidance, and how does it contribute to problems caused by imposter thoughts? How to combat imposterism with the Four P's How Jill overcame the fear of giving a TED Talk by asking herself, ‘what would Oprah do?' Resources:  Learn more about Jill via her website Find out your imposter subtype by taking Jill's quiz Get your copy of Jill's latest book,Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career Join Jill for her workshop titled Use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Help Clients Overcome Imposter "Syndrome" at the Innovations in Psychotherapy conference on October 12th-15th in beautiful Anaheim, CA.  About Jill Stoddard Jill Stoddard is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. She is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and; and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career. Her writing has also appeared in Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global, The Good Men Project, and Mindful Return. She regularly appears on podcasts and as an expert source for various media outlets. She lives in Newburyport, MA with her husband, two kids, and disobedient French Bulldog.   Related Episodes:  189. Imposter Syndrome with Jill and Debbie 121. Be Mighty: An Episode for Stressed Out, Worried Women with Jill Stoddard 77. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Jill Stoddard 173. Confidence, Self-Doubt, and Overcoming Limitations with Michael Herold 107. Playing Big with Tara Mohr 1. Taking a Leap Into Something Meaningful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Stoddard, PhD, is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. She is a psychologist, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard is the author of two other books: Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance and The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her writing has also appeared in Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global, The Good Men Project, and Mindful Return. She regularly appears on podcasts and as an expert source for various media outlets. She lives in Newburyport, MA with her husband, two kids, and silly French Bulldog. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Have you ever felt like you don't belong at the table? Or that one day soon, maybe even today, someone's going to question why you're doing what you do or whether or not you're even qualified? If you've had these thoughts and experienced anxiety around these ideas, you like me, and like today's guest, and like SO many others, have experienced what we know as ‘Imposter Syndrome'. In this incredible episode Dr Jill Stoddard tells us why ‘Imposter Syndrome' is in fact, not at all a syndrome, who and just how many people experience this phenomenon, the five different subtypes, what we can do about it, how we can all start thinking and talking about it differently and so much more.Jill Stoddard is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. She is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance (New Harbinger Publications); and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career (Hachette Book Group). Her writing has also appeared in Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global, The Good Men Project, and Mindful Return. She regularly appears on podcasts and as an expert source for various media outlets. She lives in Newburyport, MA with her husband, two kids, and disobedient French Bulldog.Jill's website: www.jillstoddard.com Jill's podcast: Psychologists Off the Clock at www.offtheclockpsych.com or anywhere you get podcasts. Jill's Twitter @jill_stoddard; Jill's LinkedIn & Facebook: @jillstoddardphd; Jill's Instagram @jillastoddardJodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Order Jodi's book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”: https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.Order Jodi's book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience”: https://drjodirichardson.com/books/#order or https://amzn.to/3Bzxn3v.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi's Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours. In this episode I interview Dr. Jill Stoddard, a brilliant author, a relatable human, and an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This episode seems so timely as I know lots of us experience significant stress, overwhelm and anxiety, which so frequently negatively impacts our days and our lives. I was fortunate to read Dr. Stoddard's new book Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance over the holidays and it provided a beautiful space to reflect on the ‘Mighty Me' that I am creating. So, I am really excited to now be sharing this conversation with Dr. Stoddard with you, as I know the chances are that you too have experienced that uncomfortable sense of overwhelm and anxiety in your life. Dr. Stoddard is skilled in explaining stress, anxiety, fear and the like, as well as detailing effective strategies to move forward creating a life by design – a mighty life. She is open in sharing her own struggles, and clearly lives all the wisdom she shares here today. So, your first mighty action – put in those ear buds! What is covered in this episode: >> Theories around how the environment women are living in increases the likelihood of experiencing both fear and higher rates of anxiety >> The difference between fear and anxiety, and how we have been designed to find answers (and avoid uncertainty) >> Steps to changing your relationship with anxiety (Hint: it involves opening up more, rather than ‘getting rid of') >> Why a moderate level of anxiety is actually beneficial to performance >> Getting familiar with your ‘suit of armour' and your ‘I'm not good enough story' (turns out we all have one!) >> The importance of reflecting on, and connecting with, the small moments that ultimately create your life >> Reflecting on the qualities you want to embody in your life, and the practice of consciously showing up as the person you want to be (rather than on auto pilot) Links Discussed: Dr. Jill Stoddard's Webpage Dr. Jill Stoddard's new book Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance Connect with Dr. Jill Stoddard on Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing." If that sounded like you, I would appreciate it if you'd take a moment to offer a review for the show. It really helps me to support more folks to access education and inspiration on their journey to creating a life of meaning. Keen? Just click here and scroll to the bottom: you can highlight the five stars and then click "Write a review." I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on this episode! If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you click to follow now, so that you get all the upcoming episodes on the art and science of living well. Ready to bust burnout and reconnect with your highest self? Join the Burnout Busting Blueprint: Yoga Brain™ 101​ Yoga Brain™ is most empowering course to decrease stress, improve your mood, and increase your energy, combining the science of modern psychology and the ancient wisdom of yoga. Learn more here.

We decided there is no better time to talk about gratitude than the week of Thanksgiving! This time of year allows friends and family members to come together, eat loads of foods, and more importantly, truly appreciate the people in our lives. There are countless things in our lives to be grateful for, and it's far too easy to take what we have for granted. As a result, we tend to neglect the most important aspects of our lives, whether family, friends, events, or any opportunities that come our way. If we can practice and develop the skill of gratitude, not only will it improve the quality of our lives, but it will help us remember how truly blessed we are!This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!  Throughout this episode we dive into how practicing gratitude can improve the quality of your life, the research backed reasons for why gratitude actually has positive health benefits, and how you can become better at practicing gratitude! We also explore how to find ways to be grateful even when you feel like life is going against you, a simple exercise you can use to help open your perspective to how fortunate you are, 5 ways you can easily start practicing gratitude, and so much more!!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!58 - Improving Your Quality of Life Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.159 - Control Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Stress Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.238 - How to Live a Meaningful Life w/ author Robin Phillips pt.198 - Secrets to Success: Leadership Lessons from Navy SEAL Jocko Willink85 - Secrets to Success: 4 Ways to Become More Organized72 - Secrets to Success: 3 Tips to Be More Productive69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regret42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like YouReach out to and follow us on Instagram!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“Have confidence in your abilities and then be tough enough to follow through until you reach your goals!”-Felicity LuckeyNutrition and healthy living can seem really complicated and almost impossible to achieve. There are so many diets that have extreme guidelines and any deviation from them results in you feeling off track and can ultimately make you quit the diet outright. When it comes to nutrition and living a long term healthy life, simple is best. If you can repeatedly follow a diet for the long term, you are far more likely to live a healthy and happy life!This week's guest is Certified Nutrition Specialist , Kimberly Young. Kimberly is a board certified nutrition specialist (CNS) in private practice in Dallas, Texas. Kimberly's approach is focused on dietary and lifestyle modifications with a primary focus on whole food. She uses various diagnostic tools to evaluate her client's unique needs and customizes results oriented programs based on her clients goals. Throughout this episode we cover how common eating disorders are and why they are so under diagnosed, the first 3 things you need to do in order to build a long term healthy life, and what you didn't know about snacking and why it can cause more problems than good. We also explore the nutrient most people are missing from their meals, the reason we need to have a balance to our meals, why the first meal of the day is the most important one, and so much more!Check out Kimberly's website here! Related Episodes:88 - An Easy Approach to Healthy Living w/ Nutrition Specialist Kimberly Young pt.165 - Using Nutrition to Improve Mental Health & Performance w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.264 - Diets: Good, Bad, or Misunderstood? w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.159 - Control Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Stress Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.226 - It All Starts with What You Eat w/ Dietician Dr. Allen Knehans pt.212 - Overcome Eating Disorders and Debunking Food Myths w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt.211 - Building a Healthier Life w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt. 1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is Certified Nutrition Specialist , Kimberly Young. Kimberly is a board certified nutrition specialist (CNS) in private practice in Dallas, Texas. Kimberly's approach is focused on dietary and lifestyle modifications with a primary focus on whole food. She uses various diagnostic tools to evaluate her client's unique needs and customizes results oriented programs based on her clients goals. Throughout this episode we dive into how to overcome the epidemic of obesity even if you are predisoped to being obese, one of the most inflammatory substance you can consume and what you need to know to avoid it, and a simple guide to knowing which foods are more likely to be healthier for you and what you should avoid when picking foods! We also cover the pros and cons of fad diets and what to know before you start one, what yo-yo dieting is, why you may being doing it but don't realize it, and the long term consequences it can have, and the 3 biggest mistakes people make when starting a diet and how to avoid them!Make sure to tune in next week where we explore the first 3 things you need to do in order to build a long term healthy life, what you didn't know about snacking and why it can cause more problems than good, the nutrient most people are missing from their meals, and so much more!Check out Kimberly's website here! Related Episodes:65 - Using Nutrition to Improve Mental Health & Performance w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.264 - Diets: Good, Bad, or Misunderstood? w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.159 - Control Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Stress Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.226 - It All Starts with What You Eat w/ Dietician Dr. Allen Knehans pt.212 - Overcome Eating Disorders and Debunking Food Myths w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt.211 - Building a Healthier Life w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt. 1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!!

The world is chock full of bad news right now, and many are feeling the impacts. From war to revocation of rights, the world around us can easily (and not unreasonably) feel hopeless. On this week's episode of POTC, Debbie, Yael, Jill, and Michael come together to discuss the psychological impact of the socio-political climate as well as practical advice for navigating these difficult times. Join us in this episode to learn expert-approved strategies for fostering hope and compassion in times of anger, using anger in values-oriented ways, distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy avoidance, and much more today.  Listen and Learn: The psychological impact of the socio-political climate Practical advice for living consistently with your values during hard times The validity in feeling numb, detaching, and isolating Important distinctions in healthy and unhealthy avoidance Expert-approved strategies for using anger in healthy ways The cognitive load of uncertainty and practical advice for tolerating it Evidence-based methods for fostering hope and taking action Role-models who endured hopelessness with bravery and compassion The strategies the POTC team uses to foster hope in their personal lives How to balance feelings of guilt and shame Practical advice for deciding when it's time for self-care and when it's time for taking action Expert-approved strategies for staying informed without burning out or doom scrolling How to have difficult conversations about heavy socio-political topics with even the most difficult of people Clarifying your values by finding the grains of sugar in life Resources: Read Melinda Moyer's article, The 'Psychic Numbing" of Mass Tragedies  Read Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams' book, The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times  Check out Michael in his cow hat and with Jane Goodall! Grab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych. Check out Debbie, Diana, Yael, and Jill's websites to access their offerings, sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more!  About our team: Debbie Sorensen, PhD, (she/her) is a psychologist in private practice in Denver, Colorado She is co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. You can learn more about Debbie, read her blog, and find out about upcoming presentations and training events at her webpage, drdebbiesorensen.com. Yael Schonbrun, PhD, (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Brown University. Yael's book, Work, Parent, Thrive comes out in November and is available for pre-order now! Jill Stoddard, PhD, (she/her) is a clinical psychologist and author of The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance.  Michael Herold (he/him) is the head coach at The Art of Charm and a public speaker and speaker coach. Clients he has coached for presentations have been featured on NBC, Fast Company, Forbes, and the Oprah Winfrey Network. Related Episodes: Episode 201. Fierce Compassion with Kristin Neff  Episode 214. How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Jerks with Melinda Wenner Moyer  Episode 168. Everyday Conversations: How Conversational Style Impacts Relationships with Deborah Tannen  Episode 260. Health Anxiety with Karen Lynn Cassiday  Episode 230. The Laziness Lie with Devon Price  Episode 259. Rethinking Delusions with Victoria Sheperd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Stoddard, PhD, is the director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management in San Diego. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from Boston University where she trained at the renowned Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders; it was there that her passion for treating anxiety using evidence based methods took root. Dr. Stoddard specializes in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders and has expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  She is an award winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, author, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off The Clock podcast. She's written two books based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance. When she's not writing, counseling her fierce clients, speaking, or podcasting, she's spending time with her amazing family, friends, and dogs, and feeling grateful for her mighty life. To learn from Dr. Stoddard, visit her website at https://www.jillstoddard.com/ and follow her on Twitter (@jill_stoddard), Instagram (@jillastoddard), and Facebook/LinkedIn (@jillstoddardphd). Topics we cover:Why clinical psychology?How do you know you're suited for clinical work?What do you wish you knew as an undergrad in psychology?What makes you want to mentor someone? How do I ask for someone's time? How to I prove I'm worth it? How can I be a good mentee?Why did you do a master's in clinical psychology before your PhD?What was the most valuable part of your MA program?Jill's first clinical experience & the goosebumps that proceededImposter feelings & getting into grad school - what did it feel like?Imposter “subtypes”How does imposter syndrome still show up for you?What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Where can people learn more?Why did you go into anxiety?What appealed to you about being a private practitioner and owning a clinic?Financial stability in private practice & being a business ownerSalaries throughout Jill's careerWhat still gives you chills?Jill's upcoming book on imposter syndromeWhat is one skill, quality, or general factor that has served you no matter where you went in life? Resources mentioned:POTC episode with David Smith, about how men can be allies to women in the workplace Jill's Ted talkJill's websiteThe Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance

"I believe that health is more than the absence of disease. It is a total state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.”-Dr. Frank LipmanThe role our nutrition plays in our overall mental and physical health cannot be overlooked.  Once you realize how much of a positive impact good food has on your body, making healthy choices becomes easier and easier!Andy De Santis is a registered dietician (RD) based out of Toronto, Canada. Andy received his RD accreditation from the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, where he also obtained his master in Public Health Nutrition. Whether he's using science backed recommendations to help guide his clients, blogging about the value of Kale, or posting informative graphics on social media, Andy constantly helps others establish healthy eating habits. Andy has also published 10 books on nutrition and dietetics. To learn more about Andy, visit this link!Throughout this episode we dive into whether we should be supplementing, what your gut microbiome is and improve it, the different types of fiber you should have and why, we dive deep into caffeine talking about the max you should have, when to stop having it, and why to use it. We also cover intermittent fasting and what to know if you want to try it, the connection between mental health and nutrition, how your nutrition can reduce anxiety and depression, 3 tips to improve our relationship with food, and Andy's 5 simple guides to living a healthier life!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Follow Andy on Instagram!Time Stamps!3:24 - Andy's opinion on supplements6:10 - What is your gut microbiome15:13 - Let's talk about caffeine19:56 - Should you use creatine?22:20 - Pre and post workout meals26:46 - How does your body utilize protein28:52 - Fasted training?31:53 - Eating disorders and the mental side to nutrition35:20 - 3 things to keep in mind that your relationship with food is good40:03 - 5 tips for a healthier life 43:10 - acknowledgements and final questionsRelated Episodes:64 - Diets: Good, Bad, or Misunderstood? w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.159 - Control Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Stress Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.226 - It All Starts with What You Eat w/ Dietician Dr. Allen Knehans pt.212 - Overcome Eating Disorders and Debunking Food Myths w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt.211 - Building a Healthier Life w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt. 1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTE

"Remember that stress doesn't come from what's going on in your life. It comes from your thoughts about what's going on in your life.”-Marianne WilliamsonWhether it's the stress you're facing, a sense of overwhelming emotions, or feeling like an imposter, our minds can drastically impact the way we live our lives. Learning how to master your mind, quiet the negative internal dialogue, and be able to avoid ruminating on past experiences can greatly improve the quality of our lives, and it all begins with practicing mindfulness. This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Clif Smith. Clif is the author of the best selling book Mindfulness Without the Bells and Beads, a keynote speaker for different companies and organizations, (last year he gave 139 keynotes to over 50,000 people!) and also serves as Ernst & Young America's Mindfulness Leader where he delivers practical training to over 65,000 people.Throughout this episode Clif dives into how improving your focus can help you achieve your goals faster than ever, how mindfulness can help you improve in all aspects of your life, how you can actually know mindfulness is WORKING for you, imposter syndrome and how you can overcome it, the ways we can become more aware of and begin to control our emotions, how to control the stress in your life, how to you can stop dwelling on the past (rumination), and Clif dives into the S.T.O.P.P. method and how you can use it to stop your stress from carrying over to other parts of your life!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Time Stamps:3:35 - Small Steps to a Larger Goal 6:27 - Understanding What's Normal 12:47 - Focus on One Thing/How Mindfulness Helps20:25 - How Do You Know If It's Working 27:37 - Imposter Syndrome 37:00 - Exercising Control 40:00 - Stress and Mindfulness 49:37 - Rumination 54:35 - “STOPP” method 59:30 - Final Thoughts 1:00:49 - Final Questions Related Episodes:58 - Improving Your Quality of Life Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.116 - Finding Your Why & The Power of Positivity w/ Kennedy Brooks pt.113 - Improving Your Self Image & Building a Support System w/ Sports Psychologist Dr. Chantelle Green pt. 14 - Battling Stress, "Discipline Equals Freedom" pt. 4Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

If you're a frequent listener of the show, you may wonder what makes this team tick? Behind the scenes, we are a team that spans 5 time zones, two countries, 6 states, and lots of interests. Join us in a special episode celebrating our off-mic team members, 1.5 million downloads, and discussing what we are up to and what matters most to us. Listen and Learn: What the team is really like behind the scenesWhat the team looks for in a good podcast episodeWhat the team is readingThe different ways co-hosts prepare for interviewsHow each time member would spend their days if they knew they were the last! Resources & Recommendations: Yael's recommendations: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: A George Smiley Novel, I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman, Winnie-The-Pooh, Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale, The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz TEDx TalkKaty's book recommendations: We Were Never Here, Reese's Book Club Picks, The Paper Palace, Be Mighty: A Women's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance, Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD: A Brief Treatment Approach for Mental Health Professionals, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse Diana's book recommendations: Harry Potter Illustrated, Home Body, Never Good Enough, episode with Stephen PorgesDebbie's book recommendations: “heavy” fiction book (part of Hillary Mantel's series about Thomas Cromwell), The Mirror and the Light Michael's recommendations: ACT On Your Business, Stephen King books, Terry Pratchett Discworld novels, Unwinding Anxiety, Man's Search for Meaning.Attend Diana's Values-Rich Living Retreat and her free online summit From Striving to Thriving (coming up October 15th and stream anytime after release date)Grab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych.Check out Debbie, Diana, Yael, and Jill's websites to access their offerings, sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more!  About Our Team Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get unstuck and live fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She offers regular teachings in compassion and ACT through Insight LA , Mindful Heart Programs and her blog on Psychology Today Through her online teachings, executive coaching, clinical supervision, and private therapy practice Diana encourages clients to build psychological flexibility so that they can live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. Diana practices what she preaches in her daily life as a mom of two, homesteader, and yoga teacher. Learn more about her latest offerings here and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to get tools to build psychological flexibility into your daily life.  Dr. Debbie Sorensen is a clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She works with adults in her private practice in Denver, Colorado, and is a part-time clinical research psychologist at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. She is a co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, and has co-authored the book ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She loves living in her home state of Colorado with her husband, two daughters, and dog, and getting outdoors in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Dr. Yael Schonbrun is a licensed clinical psychologist who wears a number of professional hats: she a small private practice specializing in evidence-based relationship therapy, she's an assistant professor at Brown University, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a culture where women are still paid less for doing the same jobs, expected to juggle family and career effortlessly, and faced with the harsh realities of misogyny and sexism daily, it's no wonder you're also twice as likely to experience issues related to anxiety and trauma. But there are real tools you can use now to build personal resilience in a difficult world, move past anxious thoughts, and conquer your worries and fears. This book will help guide the way. Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance (New Harbinger, 2020) leads you on a bold quest to gain a deeper understanding of your anxiety by exploring your own "origin story"--how your early experiences led to thoughts and behaviors that may have offered comfort and protection at one time, but are now keeping you from living your best life. Using practical tools and experiential exercises based in mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), you'll learn to respond to present-day triggers in a new way, making choices from a more conscious, values-driven place. So, drop that outdated armor and dive headlong into this book. You'll emerge fresh and fierce, with the confidence to stand up for the life you want to live and the power to face life's complexities as your best, most authentic self. It's time to be who you truly want to be. It's time for you to be mighty Debbie Sorensen is a psychologist in Denver and is the co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off the Clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/spiritual-practice-and-mindfulness

In a culture where women are still paid less for doing the same jobs, expected to juggle family and career effortlessly, and faced with the harsh realities of misogyny and sexism daily, it's no wonder you're also twice as likely to experience issues related to anxiety and trauma. But there are real tools you can use now to build personal resilience in a difficult world, move past anxious thoughts, and conquer your worries and fears. This book will help guide the way. Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance (New Harbinger, 2020) leads you on a bold quest to gain a deeper understanding of your anxiety by exploring your own "origin story"--how your early experiences led to thoughts and behaviors that may have offered comfort and protection at one time, but are now keeping you from living your best life. Using practical tools and experiential exercises based in mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), you'll learn to respond to present-day triggers in a new way, making choices from a more conscious, values-driven place. So, drop that outdated armor and dive headlong into this book. You'll emerge fresh and fierce, with the confidence to stand up for the life you want to live and the power to face life's complexities as your best, most authentic self. It's time to be who you truly want to be. It's time for you to be mighty Debbie Sorensen is a psychologist in Denver and is the co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off the Clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

In a culture where women are still paid less for doing the same jobs, expected to juggle family and career effortlessly, and faced with the harsh realities of misogyny and sexism daily, it's no wonder you're also twice as likely to experience issues related to anxiety and trauma. But there are real tools you can use now to build personal resilience in a difficult world, move past anxious thoughts, and conquer your worries and fears. This book will help guide the way. Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance (New Harbinger, 2020) leads you on a bold quest to gain a deeper understanding of your anxiety by exploring your own "origin story"--how your early experiences led to thoughts and behaviors that may have offered comfort and protection at one time, but are now keeping you from living your best life. Using practical tools and experiential exercises based in mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), you'll learn to respond to present-day triggers in a new way, making choices from a more conscious, values-driven place. So, drop that outdated armor and dive headlong into this book. You'll emerge fresh and fierce, with the confidence to stand up for the life you want to live and the power to face life's complexities as your best, most authentic self. It's time to be who you truly want to be. It's time for you to be mighty Debbie Sorensen is a psychologist in Denver and is the co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off the Clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In a culture where women are still paid less for doing the same jobs, expected to juggle family and career effortlessly, and faced with the harsh realities of misogyny and sexism daily, it's no wonder you're also twice as likely to experience issues related to anxiety and trauma. But there are real tools you can use now to build personal resilience in a difficult world, move past anxious thoughts, and conquer your worries and fears. This book will help guide the way. Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance (New Harbinger, 2020) leads you on a bold quest to gain a deeper understanding of your anxiety by exploring your own "origin story"--how your early experiences led to thoughts and behaviors that may have offered comfort and protection at one time, but are now keeping you from living your best life. Using practical tools and experiential exercises based in mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), you'll learn to respond to present-day triggers in a new way, making choices from a more conscious, values-driven place. So, drop that outdated armor and dive headlong into this book. You'll emerge fresh and fierce, with the confidence to stand up for the life you want to live and the power to face life's complexities as your best, most authentic self. It's time to be who you truly want to be. It's time for you to be mighty Debbie Sorensen is a psychologist in Denver and is the co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off the Clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

My guest today is Jill Stoddard PhD. Jill is the founder and director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management in San Diego, CA. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for anxiety and related issues. Jill cohosts a great podcast called Psychologists Off the Clock which I highly suggest for anyone interested in topics related to ACT. She also is an author and has written two books including The Big Book of ACT Metaphors and Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance. In this episode we explore:- The role that ACT has played in Jill's personal life - The inspiration for writing her book “Be Mighty”- Anxiety and anxiety disorders- We discuss the story behind Jill's recent Ted Talk- And explore the role of Imposter Syndrome in the writing process—————————————————————————Jill's Wesbite: https://jillstoddard.com/Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efXDYu0LYe4Twitter: https://twitter.com/jill_stoddardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillstoddardphd/?modal=admin_todo_tourInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillastoddard/?hl=en—————————————————————————If you want to support the podcast…Please subscribe on iTunes and leave a review :)    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-flexible/id1539933988Connect with me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/mentallyflexible/Explore the website. https://mentallyflexible.com/Check out my song “Glimpse at Truth” that you hear in the intro/outro of every episode. https://tomparkes.bandcamp.com/track/glimpse-at-truth

#525: Shann is speaking with Dr. Jill Stoddard about her new book, Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance.   Dr. Jill Stoddard’s Be Mighty leads you on a bold quest to gain a deeper understanding of your anxiety by exploring your own “origin story”—how your early experiences led to thoughts and behaviors that may have offered comfort and protection at one time, but are now keeping you from living your best life. After reading this book you’ll learn to respond to present-day triggers in a new way, making choices from a more conscious, values-driven place.   Jill A. Stoddard, PhD, is founder and director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management, a multisite outpatient clinic in San Diego, CA. She specializes in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related issues. She lives in San Diego with her husband, two kids, and two French bulldogs.   About a year ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Stephen Hayes, Originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He pioneered ACT to help people with mental health issues feel fully, think freely, and live lives that reflect the qualities they choose.   Today Jill and I discuss how ACT can support women who often struggle with health anxiety and anxiety attacks.   We discuss the Anxiety Triumvirate   Intolerance of uncertainty A lack of perceived control An overinflated sense of responsibility Jill shares how we can cultivate Might through mindfulness and acceptance to help us move through our anxiety   We explore the cycle of anxious uncertainty: uncertainty + anxiety + get my fix + temporary relief + more questions and back to the beginning of the cycle with uncertainty.   And finally, we dig into the questions we can ask about ourselves (and our anxiety) to help us live with more confidence   Be Mighty Acronym Breathe Explore present experience Make space for feelings Impartially observe thoughts Give self-compassion Highlight values Take action Yell from the rooftops   You can get a copy of Jill's new book, Be Mighty wherever books are sold.

In this episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Jill Stoddard, who is a clinical psychologist and the founder and director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management in San Diego, CA. She specializes in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related issues. Jill received her PhD in clinical psychology from Boston University in 2007. She is an award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and author of Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance and also co-author of The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner’s Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She co-hosts the Psychologists Off The Clock Podcast and writes the Be Mighty blog for Psychology Today. She lives in San Diego with her husband, two kids, and two French bulldogs. Show Notes: https://argenalinstitute.com/89 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Jill Stoddard Website Dr. Jill Stoddard Facebook Dr. Jill Stoddard LinkedIn Dr. Jill Stoddard Instagram Dr. Jill Stoddard Twitter Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance by Dr. Jill Stoddard Psychologists Off The Clock Podcast Psychology Today Blog by Dr. Jill Stoddard The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management COVID-Related Mental Health Tools When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron IFS: Internal Family Systems Theory ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy The Argenal Institute Website The Whole SELF Lifestyle for Working Parents by Sarah Argenal Email me: sarah@argenalinstitute.com About The Argenal Institute LLC: The Working Parent Resource Podcast is a place where we explore how to defeat burnout as working parents so we can finally enjoy these precious years of our lives. My name is Sarah Argenal, and I'm the host of this show, as well as the founder of The Argenal Institute LLC, and creator of the Whole SELF Lifestyle™, which provides a sustainable and long-term approach to fulfillment for working parents. The show notes for this episode, as well as other resources, free training materials, and information about the Whole SELF Lifestyle™ can all be found on our website at https://argenalinstitute.com/. Sponsor: This show is sponsored by Sarah's book, The Whole SELF Lifestyle for Working Parents: A Practical 4-Step Framework to Defeat Burnout and Escape Survival Mode for Good. Get your copy at www.argenalinstitute.com/books. Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.     The post “WPR089: Managing Anxiety: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dr. Jill Stoddard” first appeared first on www.argenalinstitite.com.

In our latest “Fresh Take” episode, we're talking to Dr. Jill Stoddard, author of BE MIGHTY: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry & Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance. Jill's mission is to share cutting edge, evidence-based tools based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people find meaning and vitality in their lives even as they struggle with anxiety. We talk about why anxiety is a particular concern for women, especially right now– and how we an change our relationship to our anxiety and stress by becoming more flexible around it, rather than trying to shut it down. If you'd like to find out more about Jill's book and the tools of ACT, you can sign up for a 4-week Virtual Book Club about Be Mighty, including Live Q&A sessions with Jill, here: https://www.jillstoddard.com/pages/virtual-book-club. Jill Stoddard is a clinical psychologist and director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management. She is the author of two books: Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance and The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner’s Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Stoddard is an award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to stress-proofing the brain, Dr. Melanie Greenberg has a comprehensive understanding of neuroplasticity as well as a wealth of practical, comprehensive tools to help us invite the mindset shifts that build resilience. Today on the podcast she speaks into mindfulness in particular, as well as the ways in which stress, when not managed, can adversely impact our physiology. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Melanie Greenberg click here To get your hands on Dr. Greenberg’s book “The Stress Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity” click here Related Episodes: Check out Episode #7 where Dr. Maya Shetreat maps Forest Bathing on the 15 -Minute Matrix Check out Episode #97 where Emily Fletcher maps Meditation on the 15-MInute Matrix Check out Episode #120 where Alex Howard maps The Sympathetic Nervous System on the 15-Minute Matrix   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

To connect with Jill, visit her:Website: Founder/Director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety ManagementCo-host of Psychologists Off The Clock PodcastBooks via Amazon: Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and AcceptanceThe Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment TherapyPsychology Today: Be Mighty BlogTwitter: https://twitter.com/jill_stoddardInstagram: www.instagram.com/jillastoddardFacebook: www.facebook.com/jillstoddardphdLinkedIn__Work with Chelsea: www.breakupward.com/shopChelsea’s website: www.breakupward.comSign up for Chelsea’s newsletter: bit.ly/tyhbletterInstagram: www.instagram.com/thankyouheartbreakEmail: Chelsea@breakupward.com

Jill Stoddard is the founder and director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management in San Diego, CA. She specializes in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related issues. She is an award-winning teacher, recognized ACT trainer, and author of Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance. In this podcast she explains what ACT Therapy is and how it is used for anxiety and OCD. Join us to here Jill in this lively conversation... Visit: InvisibleWheelchair.com Invisible WheelChair podcast has been listed in Feedspot's 10 ten listing of OCD podcast.

Anxiety in the time of coronavirus (and in normal life) is the topic of a conversation with Dr. Jill Stoddard. We talk about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the wisdom (and sense of relief) of accepting anxiety and other emotions as part of life. Dr. Stoddard describes how we can distance ourselves from our thoughts in order to defuse them, and gives us some specific mental wellness exercises we can do while walking!   LET’S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance, Jill A. Stoddard, PhD. Psychologists Off the Clock podcast “Why Is It So Hard to Solve the Problem of Anxiety?” Jill Stoddard, psychologytoday.com “When You Are Stressed About Stress You Are Stressed,” Jill Stoddard, psychologytoday.com www.jillstoddard.com Dr. Stoddard's practice in San Diego Dr. Stoddard on Twitter Dr. Stoddard on Instagram Dr. Stoddard on Facebook Dr. Stoddard on LinkedIn   National Suicide Prevention Hotline US – available 24 hours/day 1-800-273-8255 The Association for Contextual and Behavioral Sciences – ACT Therapists Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies The Anxiety and Depression Association of America International OCD Foundation Check all of the above for teletherapy options For listeners outside the U.S., you can contact the above organizations to find out similar organizations in your country if the site doesn’t offer international listings. ACT Made Simple Workbook, Russ Harris and Steven Hayes.     DISCLAIMER Neither I nor my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.      

Women of the world, are you stressed out and worried? Do you find yourself up fretting at 4 a.m.? If so, you’re not alone! In a culture where women are expected to look perfect, juggle relationships and career effortlessly, and “just deal” with the harsh realities of misogyny and gender inequities, is it any wonder we’re also twice as likely to be stressed out, overwhelmed, and anxious? Fortunately, there are real tools you can use now to build resilience in a difficult world, conquer your stress and frustrations, and live mightily. In this episode, we talk with our mighty new co-host, Dr. Jill Stoddard, about her new book Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry & Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance. The book teaches you to respond more consciously to life’s daily triggers, discover what really matters to you, and connect with your most authentic self. Listen and Learn: Some fun facts about our new co-host, Jill, and about her work!Why so many women and girls are stressed out and anxious these daysAbout the difference between anxiety and stressWhy we have anxiety and the upside of stressA unique approach, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, for responding effectively to anxiety and stressHow to respond effectively to your inner criticWays women can support each other and work toward prevailing over systems of power  Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry & Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance Resources: Jill’s book Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance.Kelly McGonigal’s TED TALK on StressJill’s blog post “When You Stress About Stress You Are Stressed”McKinsey article “When Women Lead, Workplaces Should Listen”Writing Class Radio elephant hatsBook The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are by Alicia MenendezWebsite for Rikke Kjelgaard, who offers the online course Fierce, Fabulous, and FemaleBook Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead by Tara Mohr (and be sure to check out our interview with Tara Mohr!)Book WOLFPACK: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game by Abby Wambach

We have clinical psychologist, Dr. Jill Stoddard. She's going to be talking about the topic of Experiential Practice in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain. Jill is the Founder and Director of the Center for Stress and Anxiety Management, an outpatient psychotherapy clinic specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Boston University and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. She's an award-winning teacher as well as an ACT trainer who has co-authored articles on ACT, CBT, anxiety, trauma and pain. She's also co-authored two books, the first being The Big Book of ACT Metaphors as well as her second book which is called Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance, which will be published in January of 2020. The reason why I want to have Jill come onto the show and especially talk about metaphor is that ACT is one technique that you can use to unhook from unpleasant thoughts. Oftentimes, it's this unhooking from the unpleasant thoughts or other unpleasant sensation in your body that leads to the alleviation of the human suffering that many of us experience with chronic pain. You will learn about the foundational principles of ACT, why patients may prefer ACT over traditional CBT, how language causes suffering, the importance of Experiential Practice in ACT using metaphor, and the importance of values as part of the recovery process. If you're new to how ACT uses metaphors, I've included three metaphors that you can use with your clients or with yourself to help ease and live your life beyond pain. To download them, all you have to do is text the word 139DOWNLOAD to the number 44222 or if you're on your computer, all you have to do is type in the URL www.IntegrativePainScienceInstitute.com/139download. Take a moment to download those three ACT metaphors. They're going to help you as you read this blog post. Let's begin with Dr. Jill Stoddard. Sign up for the latest episode at www.integrativepainscienceinstitute.com/podcasts/. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Healing Pain Podcast Community today: integrativepainsciencinstitute.com Healing Pain Podcast Facebook Healing Pain Podcast Twitter Healing Pain Podcast YouTube Healing Pain Podcast LinkedIn Healing Pain Podcast Instagram

On this episode, Jon Maddux speaks with a licensed psychologist, Jill Stoddard. Jill is an author as well as the Founder and Director of The Center for Stress & Anxiety Management here in San Diego. Jill is no rookie when it comes to overcoming these negative factors that plague us all. The two speak about what triggers anxiety, how you can calm an anxious borrower, and how you can overcome your fears of rejection when meeting new referral sources. JILL A. STODDARD, PH.D. Director of CSAM, Licensed Psychologist, and Author Dr. Stoddard received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Boston University where she trained at the highly regarded Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. In addition to her role at CSAM (The Center For Stress & Anxiety Management), she is also a co-founder and vice president of the non-profit San Diego Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Consortium. Dr. Stoddard specializes in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders and has expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is an award-winning teacher and recognized ACT trainer. Dr. Stoddard has presented at local, national, and international conferences and has coauthored articles on CBT, ACT, social phobia, panic disorder, late-life anxiety, chronic pain, non-cardiac chest pain, and surgical anxiety. Jill's book, Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance will be coming soon and is available for pre-order here. *DON'T MISS OUT on your chance to win some FundLoans merch!* FundLoans is holding two contests that give you an opportunity to win two different merch bundles—our SALES BOOSTER and our CONFIDENCE ENHANCER bundled. Our SALES BOOSTER consist of a wireless iPhone charger, a high quality coffee mug, and special mints to ensure you always have fresh breath. To enter this contest, go to our FundLoans LinkedIn page and like, share, subscribe and tag someone in the comments. The more active you are, the higher your chances are of winning. Our CONFIDENCE BOOSTER consist of a FundLoans hat, t-shirt, and mints (because you can never have enough fresh breath). To enter this contest, go to our FundLoans Youtube channel, like, share, subscribe and comment “Let’s Fund Loans Together.” Once again, the more active you are, the higher your chances are of winning! Last but not least, it’s important to know that you can enter (and potentially win) BOTH contest by participating on both LinkedIn and Youtube. So go like, share, subscribe, comment and win some FundLoans merch! Contests end July 31st. *This podcast is intended to aid mortgage professionals* For more great content, visit our Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/2TTRQOA Follow us on Instagram: @FundLoans FundLoans NMLS ID:1202262 If you are in the mortgage industry and are interested in learning more about FundLoans' Jumbo and Super Jumbo Non-QM Mortgage Products, contact us at Info@FundLoans.com or call 866-234-6981. Website: http://bit.ly/2ON6SQt

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a cutting-edge and evidence-based form of cognitive behavioral therapy. ACT concepts and principles help us heal from pain, make life affirming choices, and build happiness. ACT has been shown to help individuals with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship problems, and general stress improve their happiness and general well-being. In this episode, cross-posted from the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, Dr. Yael Schonbrun interviews ACT expert Dr. Jill Stoddard. Metaphors and exercises play an incredibly important part in the successful delivery of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These powerful tools go far in helping clients connect with their values and give them the motivation needed to make a real, conscious commitment to change. Dr. Stoddard's book, The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (New Harbinger Publication, 2014), offers an essential A-Z resource guide that includes tons of new metaphors and experiential exercises to help promote client acceptance, defusion from troubling thoughts, and values-based action. The book also includes scripts tailored to different client populations, and special metaphors and exercises that address unique problems that may sometimes arise in your therapy sessions. Several ACT texts and workbooks have been published for the treatment of a variety of psychological problems. However, no one resource exists where you can find an exhaustive list of metaphors and experiential exercises geared toward the six core elements of ACT. Whether you are treating a client with anxiety, depression, trauma, or an eating disorder, this book will provide you with the skills needed to improve lives, one exercise at a time. About Dr. Jill Stoddard Jill Stoddard, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, the director of the Center for Stress & Anxiety Management in Carlsbad. She received her Ph.D. from the renowned Boston University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders under the mentorship of David Barlow. Jill is an award winning teacher and peer-reviewed ACT trainer who has presented at local, national and international conferences and has co-authored articles on CBT, ACT, anxiety disorders, and cardiac and chronic pain. Her newest book, Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance can be pre-ordered and will be released this year by New Harbinger. Dr. Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist in private practice, an assistant professor at Brown University, and a co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a cutting-edge and evidence-based form of cognitive behavioral therapy. ACT concepts and principles help us heal from pain, make life affirming choices, and build happiness. ACT has been shown to help individuals with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship problems, and general stress improve their happiness and general well-being. In this episode, cross-posted from the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, Dr. Yael Schonbrun interviews ACT expert Dr. Jill Stoddard. Metaphors and exercises play an incredibly important part in the successful delivery of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These powerful tools go far in helping clients connect with their values and give them the motivation needed to make a real, conscious commitment to change. Dr. Stoddard’s book, The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner’s Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (New Harbinger Publication, 2014), offers an essential A-Z resource guide that includes tons of new metaphors and experiential exercises to help promote client acceptance, defusion from troubling thoughts, and values-based action. The book also includes scripts tailored to different client populations, and special metaphors and exercises that address unique problems that may sometimes arise in your therapy sessions. Several ACT texts and workbooks have been published for the treatment of a variety of psychological problems. However, no one resource exists where you can find an exhaustive list of metaphors and experiential exercises geared toward the six core elements of ACT. Whether you are treating a client with anxiety, depression, trauma, or an eating disorder, this book will provide you with the skills needed to improve lives, one exercise at a time. About Dr. Jill Stoddard Jill Stoddard, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, the director of the Center for Stress & Anxiety Management in Carlsbad. She received her Ph.D. from the renowned Boston University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders under the mentorship of David Barlow. Jill is an award winning teacher and peer-reviewed ACT trainer who has presented at local, national and international conferences and has co-authored articles on CBT, ACT, anxiety disorders, and cardiac and chronic pain. Her newest book, Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance can be pre-ordered and will be released this year by New Harbinger. Dr. Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist in private practice, an assistant professor at Brown University, and a co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel stressed-out and unable to think clearly as a parent? Do you find yourself losing your desire to connect with your kids and even manage their behaviors? We get it because we've both parented with stressed-out brains, and it's a hard place to be. In this episode, we talk about seven ways to give our brains what they need in order to reduce stress. Our conversation is centered around the Healthy Mind Platter by Dan Siegel and David Rock which outlines seven mental activities for optimizing our brains and well-being: Focus Time Play Time Connecting Time Physical Time Time In Down Time Sleep Time Links Relevant to this episode: Healthy Mind Platter by Dan Siegel and David Rock The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Dan Siegel and Tina Bryson No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Dan Siegel and Tina Bryson The Stress-Proof Brain: Mastering Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity by Melanie Greenberg PhD Episode #25: Regulating Through Movement and Play with Robyn Gobbel Episode #10: Why won't my kids just go play?!?! Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Mindful Breathing App (look for the breathing timer) How to join 30 Days of Hope in April Order Faith, Hope, & Connection: A 30-Day Devotional for Adoptive and Foster Parents.  Join The Adoption Connection Facebook Group. This post includes affiliate links.

Do you ever feel stressed-out and unable to think clearly as a parent? Do you find yourself losing your desire to connect with your kids and even manage their behaviors? We get it because we've both parented with stressed-out brains, and it's a hard place to be. In this episode, we talk about seven ways to give our brains what they need in order to reduce stress. Our conversation is centered around the Healthy Mind Platter by Dan Siegel and David Rock which outlines seven mental activities for optimizing our brains and well-being: * Focus Time * Play Time * Connecting Time * Physical Time * Time In * Down Time * Sleep Time Links Relevant to this episode: Healthy Mind Platter by Dan Siegel and David Rock The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Dan Siegel and Tina Bryson No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Dan Siegel and Tina Bryson The Stress-Proof Brain: Mastering Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity by Melanie Greenberg PhD Episode #25: Regulating Through Movement and Play with Robyn Gobbel Episode #10: Why won't my kids just go play?!?! Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Mindful Breathing App (look for the breathing timer) How to join 30 Days of Hope in April * Order Faith, Hope, & Connection: A 30-Day Devotional for Adoptive and Foster Parents.  * Join The Adoption Connection Facebook Group. This post includes affiliate links.

In nearly every episode on our podcast, we describe how ACT-based concepts and principles help us heal from pain, make life-affirming choices, and build happiness. Join us for a conversation about a powerful therapeutic approach and general guide to living well, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Dr. Jill Stoddard walks us through the principles of ACT, which have been shown to help individuals with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship problems, and general stress improve their happiness and general well-being. Dr. Jill Stoddard explains the basics of ACT and how we can use ACT-based ideas and strategies to live more meaningfully. Listen and Learn: About psychological flexibility, the ability to stay in touch with present circumstances so that you can make choices to persist or cease behaviors in the service of your most important valuesHow reframing emotional pain can allow you to make that pain work better for youIlluminating metaphors that bring to life the 6 core processes of ACT which help us to live more effectively Resources: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Jill StoddardBe Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance by Jill StoddardGet Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Steven HayesThe Center for Stress and Anxiety Management, Director Jill Stoddard About Dr. Jill Stoddard Jill Stoddard, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, the director of the Center for Stress & Anxiety Management in Carlsbad. She received her Ph.D. from the renowned Boston University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders under the mentorship of David Barlow. Jill is an award winning teacher and peer-reviewed ACT trainer who has presented at local, national and international conferences and has co-authored articles on CBT, ACT, anxiety disorders, and cardiac and chronic pain. Her newest book, Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance can be pre-ordered and will be released by New Harbinger next year.

Today our guest expert is Dr. Melanie Greenberg, who specializes in managing stress, love, and relationships using proven techniques from neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology. She uses these techniques to educate, support, heal, and inspire people so that they can overcome emotional barriers to fulfilling their potential. In Dr. Greenberg's bestselling book, The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity, she examines health through the lens of the biopsychosocial model. Basically, she looks at mental health and health as the combined effects of your mind, body, and spirit.   How does the biopsychosocial approach work in practice? For example, someone may comes into Dr. Greenberg's practice with chronic pain. This pain makes them feel helpless and depressed, and this puts a strain on their social relationships. All of that can make the objective experience of the pain worse. In treating this person, Dr. Greenberg would try to move them away from strictly using medicine to cure their pain, explain how stress can worsen physical pain, help them see how their thoughts and feelings affect the pain (so that they might feel less helpless), and coach them to interact with social relationships in a way that would empower the theoretical patient. Everything interacts.   Exploring The Stress-Proof Brain Dr. Greenberg describes stress as an automatic response that can trigger you into a state of flight or fight, in which you fall into an automatic response pattern. In the book, she offers readers tools they can use to manage that response and, instead, leverage its positive aspects. By taking advantage of neuroplasticity, or your brain's ability to change through experience, you can rewire your brain to shift from responses that promote stress to healthier responses. This is important on many levels. On a biological level, stress can literally be a killer – it creates inflammation, changes blood pressure, depress the immune system, and more. In the short-term, this isn't terribly harmful. In the long term, continued stress can erode your immune system, develop into significant inflammation in the pathways going to your heart, and affect your glucose production. The negative results of stress can also compound other health problems, or other symptoms of stress. On a social level, stress can make people angry, argumentative, and more likely to saying things they regret. It can get in the way of relationships and drive people away.   On top of all that, we often have unhealthy responses to stress. Sometimes we drink to excess, over eat, stop exercising, and generally stop taking care of ourselves. Those unhealthy cycles just add to the feedback loop.   One powerful tool for lessening or relieving stress is mindfulness. Mindfulness is meditation, but it's also much more – it's an attitude.   “Mindfulness is an open, compassionate attitude towards your own inner experience.” –Dr. Melanie Greenberg   Mindfulness will teach you to see your judging thoughts, negativity, reactivity, and fear, and then create some distance between you and those responses so that you understand that those thoughts don't define you. If make that a regular practice then, over time, you can learn the difference between your direct experience in the body and the judging thoughts that you cling to. As a result, you will be able to decrease the power of negative thoughts over your life. As you develop familiarity with mindfulness, you can employ it to change your life at work, online, and in relationships.   The Biggest Helping: Today's Most Important Takeaway Stress is a natural part of life. It doesn't have to own you – it doesn't have to get in the way of your health and happiness. If you learn to manage your brain's automatic fight or flight response then you can put an end to unhealthy responses to stress, become more mindful, and develop greater compassion. You can start the rewiring process by beginning a mindfulness practice today, even if it's just five minutes a day. The most important part of the practice is consistency. You can begin to learn mindfulness through a specific type of meditation: Focus on your breath as an anchor and watch it go in and out During this process, your breath will naturally slow down As you're trying to watch your breath, your mind will likely wander to a judging thought (e.g. this isn't working, I'm not doing this properly) In the moment that you can catch that thought, notice that you're having it and bring your attention back to the breath You now have a little bit more power over how you focus your attention and a little bit more self-awareness   --  Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.   Resources: The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity by Melanie Greenberg, PhD Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace) by Chade-Meng Tan, Daniel Goleman, Jon Kabat-Zinn