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Igniting the SparkThe Magic in The Tragic with John TsilimparisWhat if you were able to find the beauty and awe in your life even when going through loss and grief? What if those moments of beauty helped to rewire your brain to make the grief more bearable? This week, my guest is psychotherapist and mental health expert John Tsilimparis, and our inspiring conversation will help you to discover the magic in the tragic.
John Tsilimparis, MFT, is a psychotherapist, author, and teacher. For over thirty years, he has owned a private psychotherapy practice in Los Angeles. His work focuses on grief counseling, depression, addiction and recovery, an...2025-07-2944 min
Sacred Stream RadioEpisode 129: John Tsilimparis: Flipping the Script on GriefOn this episode, host Laura Chandler is joined by therapist, teacher, and author John Tsilimparis for a powerful conversation about his latest book, The Magic in the Tragic: Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness in Our Darkest Days. Together, we explore the complexities of grief and how it can become a transformative path to healing and resilience. John shares insights on emotional vulnerability as a strength, how anxiety can be harnessed as a tool for growth, and the role of creativity and inspiration in navigating difficult emotions. He offers practical tools for developing emotional resilience...2025-07-2435 min
Velvet's Edge with Kelly HendersonWhat If We’ve Been Getting Grief All Wrong? Finding the Magic in the Tragic with John Tsilimparis (The Velvet)Grief isn’t just about death—it shows up in breakups, job loss, identity shifts, and the quiet heartbreaks of everyday life. In this episode, Kelly sits down with grief expert and psychotherapist John Tsilimparis, author of The Magic in the Tragic, to talk about grief recovery, emotional healing, and why our culture gets grief all wrong. They discuss how unresolved grief can fuel anxiety and panic, the power of mindfulness in emotional chaos, and practical tools for those navigating loss. If you’ve been taught to rush through grief or skip over heartbreak, John offers a completely...2025-07-2328 min
Mindrolling with Raghu MarkusEp. 601 – Finding Magic in the Tragic with Psychotherapist and Author John TsilimparisRaghu speaks with psychotherapist and author John Tsilimparis about how trauma and adversity can be transformed into personal growth and inner strength.Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.orgThis week on Mindrolling, John and Raghu chew on these topics:Discovering light through music, creativity, and the healing power of the artsCultivating an aesthetic mindset: find...2025-07-0458 min
Be Here Now NetworkFinding Magic in the Tragic with John Tsilimparis & Raghu Markus | Mindrolling Ep. 601Raghu speaks with psychotherapist and author John Tsilimparis about how trauma and adversity can be transformed into personal growth and inner strength.
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This week on Mindrolling, John and Raghu chew on these topics:
- Discovering light through music, creativity, and the healing power of the arts
- Cultivating an aesthetic mindset: finding meaning and beau...2025-07-0458 min
Conversations with JoanTurning Grief into GrowthWhat if you could flip the script on the pain in your life and learn how to cultivate purpose and joy not after grief but during it? John Tsilimparis contends that we can understand our emotions and reframe grief that opens us up rather than shuts us down. He discusses how grief and loss can empower us to build emotional resilience in a difficult world. John is a psychotherapist, mental health consultant, writer, podcast host, and former adjunct professor at Pepperdine university and UCLA. He’s the author of The Magic in the Tragic, and Retrain Your Anxious Brain.2025-06-3020 min
Judging MeghanRewriting the Script on Grief: A Conversation on Loss and Growth with John Tsilimparis, MFT, Author and PodcasterIn this episode I sit down with podcaster, author, and MFT John Tsilimparis, to talk about one of the most universal and often misunderstood human experiences: grief. John's book The Magic in the Tragic: Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness in Our Darkest Days is a beautiful testament to the possibility of hope, healing, and even joy after loss. As someone who has walked through the heartbreak of losing my sister, my best friend, and my dad, this conversation felt deeply personal.
We talk about what it means to stop running from our pain and...2025-05-2742 min
Ends with ZIs My Positivity Toxic?Nobody wants to be, or be around, a “Negative Nancy” or “Davy Downer.” The benefits of having an optimistic outlook improve our overall well-being as they boost longevity, help us bounce back from stress, and help regulate emotions. We are often instructed by society to be optimistic and stay positive, especially in American culture. But there’s a fine line between having positive attitude and toxic positivity. It becomes toxic when we ignore reality, suppress negative emotions, and try to be overly positive in every situation, regardless of what is really happening. In this podcast, LA Psychotherapist, John Tsilimparis, joins Cecile, J...2025-05-0333 min
The John Kobylt ShowPhil Shuman Fills In For The John Kobylt Show Hour 3 (12/31) - 2025 Could Be The End Of The WorldPhil Shuman fills in for John Kobylt. Amanda Salas talks about the top movies/tv shows of 2024. Things extinct by 2025 / will 2025 mark the end of the world? How will we eat in 2025? John Tsilimparis talks about tips on getting through the holidays. Lets do cross with Conway Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-0134 min
Ends with ZFinding Your Calm in the Chaos of ChangeWhy does this Fall feel harder for so many of us? We know the end of the year is always challenging with the upcoming holidays and family obligations, but this year the elections added to our stressor – no matter who you are. We either view change as a threat, where we either go in to fight-or-flight mode or we accept change as a part of life and learn to adapt to survive and build resilience. How do we get from “I just can’t” to “I can handle this.” Los Angeles Psychotherapist, John Tsilimparis, joins the podcast to help us better underst...2024-11-2650 min
Ends with ZFind Your Ikigai! Here's WhySocial connection is a basic human need that is essential to our overall health and wellbeing. But as the world evolves from technological advances and person-to-person contact becomes more limited, those feel-good hormones that we get from simply being together are being replaced by shorter attention spans, irritability, more isolation, and a greater sense of loneliness. It is up to each of us to find our ikigai, a Japanese word for what we call “a reason to live/to get you out of bed” every single day to create flow in your life. Flow is the place where your needs...2024-10-0246 min
Ends with ZLess Me Time + More Togetherness = A Healthier YouWe all need healthy alone time or “me” time for self-care and quiet, down time. It’s a good thing, right? The fact is that too much time alone can lead to loneliness, isolation, and experiencing a lack of connection with others. The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, in 2018 declared loneliness a global health threat and it has only worsened because of the isolation mandated by the pandemic. But COVID-19 is not the biggest culprit for why people chose more and more want to be alone and not engage with each other in person. Technology has revolutionized everything...2024-09-2046 min
The Narcissist Abuse Recovery ChannelEp101 - John Tsilimparis, LMFTHave you ever heard the myths about narcissism? Like how they're all the same and can't change? Or how about the belief that all narcissists are just self-centered and arrogant? Maybe you've come across the myth that all narcissists are sociopaths or psychopaths. The truth is, there are so many misconceptions about narcissism, and understanding the reality can be a game-changer. Here's the truth in a way that will leave you enlightened and empowered. John Tsilimparis is a licensed marriage and family psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California, with over 30 years of experience. Specializing in anxiety disorders...2024-08-0758 min
Ends with ZJust What The Chatbot OrderedThe doctor is in! But what if the doctor isn't human? Our favorite psychotherapist, John Tsilimparis, joins the podcast as we discuss the growing impact of AI, and specifically AE (artificial empathy), in the medical field and in the most important aspects of our daily life. What is Chatbot Therapy? Can AE make us better humans or is it merely manipulating us? This technology can be a game changer for providing support for human doctors in assessing actionable treatment and dramatically increasing access to mental healthcare services. But with all of the progressive promise also comes the potential perils. The fat...2023-12-0146 min
MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTBecoming an Emotional Electrician: A Daily Practice for Reducing AnxietyYou do indeed have the power to shift your energy, shift your perspective, shift your reality. Research tells us that through the practice of certain mindfulness techniques, you can rewire your brain by becoming an "emotional electrician." Take a listen!
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Ends with ZRide Life's Waves Like The OceanYou’re not imagining it. Stress is making us anxious and it is effecting our thoughts, feelings, and physical bodies. Psychotherapist, John Tsilimparis, is back to explain the importance of identifying/managing stress and understanding how anxiety effects each of us differently. And, gives us a simple stress test ( a great tool – really) that we can take anytime to tell us the truth about our stress and its affects. Building emotional resilience is the key to adapting to change and going with the tide. We must choose to be like to ocean to ride every wave of life.2023-04-2548 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTLive Like the Ocean: Go with the FlowIf we don't learn to live like the ocean with all its variability and unpredictability, we suffer. The ocean’s mighty swells, its deadly currents, its
frightening depths, the beauty, grandeur and even the mystery, fascinates us, but also scares us. Humans are attached to the deception of permanence and the desperate need for guarantees. However, as we all know, life can be unsteady, frightening and super difficult if we don’t learn to go with the flow. We can indeed learn how not to be averse to adverse events. We all need to find our sea legs.
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Ends with ZCelebrating Valentine's Day on Your TermsThis week we have the one and only John Tsilimparis, relationship therapist, in the house to sound off on our last 2 dating episodes with Indie and Jai. We dive into recognizing dating red flags in ourselves and with others, the importance of self-love and awareness, why it’s good to be both velvet and steel, and why doing exactly what you want this Valentine's Day is the healthiest thing you can do for yourself.2023-02-1446 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTWhat is "High Functioning" Depression?Depression does not only affect those who’s struggles are evident. “High functioning” depression highlights that a person can experience significant symptoms of depression and not have it be obvious to people around them or even to people they are close to. The way someone carries themselves in public and in their professional life, does not reflect the entire profile of their personality or what they are grappling with inside. One of the key features is that people who are "high functioning" depressives have periods of time when their depression temporarily lifts and they are able to be productive. This p...2023-02-1225 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTSelf-Care: The Value of "Alone Time"In this post-pandemic era, it's a great time to revisit self-care. This podcast focuses on one aspect of self-care that is often forgotten about. Embracing "alone time" or "me" time is crucial for building emotional resistance and personal growth. It helps us to be more creative, more humble with ourselves and others and helps recharge our batteries. It also helps us to problem solve better, think more clearly and ground ourselves in reality. So, learn how to take advantage of your "aloneness."
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Ends with ZLet's Celebrate!This week is a BIG one for Ends with Z as we celebrate our 50th episode! Cecile, Juan, and Shawn reminisce on the beginnings of the podcast and recall some of their favorite show topics and episodes. This is also the time of year to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. But for some, it can be a time of emotional distress brought on by family triggers, holiday traditions, loss, and loneliness. We bring back our favorite, psychotherapist, John Tsilimparis, to help us navigate the 62-day, holiday season journey and give us tools that we all can use to...2022-12-101h 02
Ends with ZSurvival of the FriendliestWe all love more of a good thing but are too many friends bad for you? Our favorite psychotherapist, John Tsilimparis, is back to wrap up our friendship series and he's bringing the science and deeply emotional reasons to answer all our questions. From what are the origins and importance of friendship, why it is the very thing that ensures our survival, how to find them and what we look for in a friend, and why you're not alone if you're having trouble getting yourself back out there after COVID. Grab a coffee, and sit with us as we eagerly...2022-11-1958 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTHow to Decrease Anxiety: Be more Reflective than ReactiveThe cliché, “Life is 10% of what happens to us and 90% how we react to it,” has a great deal of truth. Hence, learning how to be more reflective than reactive via a few subtle mind-shifts will help you handle the stressors of life better regardless of what is happening around you. These tools can be helpful with career goals, in every day social interactions and even with family and intimate relationships. Some of these concepts include, listening to yourself more compassionately from the inside than outside. Learning to be a facilitator instead of a fixer, adopting a “process orientation” to life inst...2022-10-3116 min
Streaminn Hub RadioJohn Tsilimparis, MFT - Psychotherapist, Mental Health Consultant, AuthorSHOUT OUT WITH SAGE
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Special Guest: John Tsilimparis, MFT - Psychotherapist, Mental Health Consultant, Author. Frequent contributor for Huffington Post & has appeared on Larry King LIVE, CNN and many news outlets. John is host of the podcast: Mindfulness for the Soul & Co-Producer of Theatre Production, 'This is My Brave'. HIs latest Book 'Retrain Your Anxious Brain' was reissued by Harper Collins in March 2022. The self-help book was featured in A&E's TV documentary series OBSESSED
Download Our App & Enjoy The Music & Podcasts or Subscribe To St...2022-08-1728 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTTesting Positive for Covid: Coping with Worry & IsolationCovid Confidential: After testing positive for Covid 19, John Tsilimparis, MFT discusses mental health coping skills to help deal with prolonged isolation and all the worries and fears that emerge during quarantine.
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MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTProlonged Grief: A New Diagnosis Offers Hope for ManyIt's evidently clear that Americans are overwhelmed with loss. Grief is a new norm. Covid-19 not only put us on a fast track to a new age of virtual existence, it also ushered in a new era of isolation, heightened fear and persistent grief among other things. Mindfulness For The Soul takes a look into how and why this trend had been building since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. A new diagnosis from the APA offers hope for many.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2022-06-1512 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTA New Adolescent Crisis: The "Loneliness Epidemic"In the last decade, there has already been a significant deterioration in the mental health of adolescents partly due to the escalation of social media. But, since if onset of the pandemic, the emotional fallout for adolescents has been particularly cruel. Mindfulness For The Soul takes a deep look into why this trend is surging and what we need to do to change it.
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Ends with ZHardwired To ThriveWith everything we have experienced over the past 2 years, It seems we are all trying find more capacity to handle what keeps coming at us. How do we preserve in the face of adversity or constant change? The key is to be more resilient--to heighten our self-awareness of the things we cannot control and our responses to those things. It is the radical acceptance of the highest order. We are all born resilient and we can learn how to be more adaptive and reactive to not just survive but to thrive. This is how we are all hardwired, it is...2022-02-2355 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTCalming the Mind & Body: Deactivating the Threat ResponseWhenever we experience worry, fear, anxiety or any emotional discomfort, our built-in "threat response," also known as the fight, flight or freeze mechanism kicks in and shifts into protection mode. This very uncomfortable and scary feeling leaves many stuck in perpetual survival mode. John Tsilimparis, MFT and Karen Pickett, MFT discuss valuable techniques to help you calm your central system and deactivate the threat response.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2022-01-2543 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTEnding Mental Illness Stigma: Exposing the Myths and MisconceptionsWhat is mental illness stigma? Where does it come from? How can we change society's perception? What are ways that we all can be more proactive instead of reactive with mental illness? John Tsilimparis, MFT and special guest Karen Pickett, MFT take a closer look.
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Transparent with TinaTransparent with Tina - John TsilimpariMFT, Physcotherapist, "go to expert" for the Media, author & speaker, John Tsilimparis to discusses what is behind anxiety. Through out this conversation we went into great depth of was to handle anxiety and much more!
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Ends with ZThe Therapist Is In: John Tsilimparis, MFTWe continue the discussion on how we adjust and readjust as we emerge from our homes and re-enter society. LA-based Psychotherapist, John Tsilimparis, MFT, joins the conversation to help us navigate the post-pandemic path to a new reality with less restrictions, masks, and mandates in a safer way that nurtures and supports our mental health and well-being.2021-06-0947 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTWhat Death Can Touch: A Story of Rebirth"Tis a frightful thing to love something that death can touch." How do we reconcile the tragic loss of losing a loved one? And, how do we reconclie their deaths if they hurt and abused us for many years? We can forgive, but we cannot ever forget.
This story is about a desperate man hoping to get the validation he never got from his terminally ill father. While simultaneously, his mother is dying in NYC in hospice. Would he get there on time to see her pass away also? Would his father die first? The clock...2021-05-3005 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTVirtual Psychotherapy: The New Face of Mental Health TreatmentFor most psychotherapists and mental health clinicians, it’s been a rough year. The emotional toll it has taken on us is immeasurable. But, it’s what we are trained to do. It’s what we love to do.
Welcome to the future! The advent of virtual mental health treatment has fast-forwarded the practice of psychotherapy a few decades in one single year. For many of us, the jump feels abrupt and disconcerting. But interestingly, the new era of on-line therapy has brought about many shifts that are positive. The digital experience might not just challenge the model...2021-05-2707 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTAnxiety: An Asset for SuccessJohn Tsilimparis, MFT discusses how some mental health conditions can have advantages to daily living. This episode focuses on "anxiety" and how stress and worry can assist not only with survival skills but also help us to succeed in life. Take a listen!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2021-04-1011 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTThe Need for Nostalgia: Don't Quit Your Daydreaming Job!You know how the common act of daydreaming gets a bad rap? Or when people tease you for being overly nostalgic because you're living too much in your past? Well, neuroscience actually encourages daydreaming and reminiscing. Research shows that mini "brain time-outs" are key to healthy living. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL host John Tsilimparis, MFT takes a deeper look. Take a listen! Happy zoning out!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2021-03-1809 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTThe "Selfie" Obsession - Staying Relevant in the Digital AgeWhether we like it or not, self-image is very important to us. Staying relevant in the digital age matters to people of all ages. With so many new social media platforms to promote yourself, you can't NOT get on the bandwagon. But, is it a normal, necessary form of self-promotion? Or is it excessive self-absorption? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL takes a look at the psychology around the "selfie."
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2021-02-2606 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTIs Suicide the Next Trend? "Complicated Grief" after the PandemicThe pandemic of 2020 is more that a tragedy, its a catastrophe. Will the depression and emotional trauma of "complicated grief" that's been building up hit America harder in the coming months? After individuals assess their losses, could suicide be the next trend? John Tsilimparis, MFT takes a close look at "complicated grief" and the symptoms related to this condition.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-tsilimparis/support2021-02-1817 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTSurviving Pandemic Anxiety: Establish New Habits & RoutinesWe all know that human beings are creatures of habit. But why? Experts tell us that routines, rituals and performing important repetitive tasks help to predict the future, Hence it helps us survive. But with the pandemic raging for the last year, we have been deprived of many of our routines and habits. As a result anxiety levels are higher and people are scared. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL takes a look into the benefit of re-establishing habits and routines and/or creating new ones as we navigate through this lingering pandemic.
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Ends with ZGrateful Not Grinchy this Holiday Season“What are you doing for the holidays?” makes some people feel like downright Grinchy while others are giddy with joy, and that is in a normal year. The holiday season this year will be very different for all, and painfully tough for many. Unimaginable losses, fear, uncertainty, and loneliness are creating levels of anxiety and depression, in even for the strongest among us. For others, the pain and effects will be much deeper and longer lasting. None of us have gone through this before – ever! How can we set ourselves to not only survive but thrive through this holiday season? John T...2020-11-1352 min
Ends with ZDiscomfort Not Danger: Surviving the COVID MindWe are all living with massive uncertainty and fear every day caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, unprecedented unemployment, and civil unrest. Our minds are overwhelmed with the stress and anxiety at the upending of every aspect of our lives. This COVID Mind has kicked us out of our comfort zone and our life as we knew it. What is all this doing to our minds and our bodies? In this podcast, Los Angeles-based Psychotherapist, John Tsilimparis, MFT, joins us once again to help us understand what is the COVID Mind; what the short- and long-term effects all of this stress...2020-09-301h 01
Ends with ZThis Is a Story About Control: Life's Autopilot ModeTo live on autopilot is to live unconsciously through parts of our life. The human ability to switch to autopilot mode is a self-preservation, survival mechanism. We are all born with it. It enables us to filter and prioritize what bombards us as we go through our day so that we can cope, focus, and make decisions. In this podcast, we talk to Dr. John Tsilimparis, a Los Angeles-based Psychotherapist and Huffington Post contributor, to understand what it means to live on autopilot—how we do it, why we do it, and how it affects the decisions we make. He sh...2020-09-2338 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTMental Health Stigma in Black and Latinx Communities: Part 2 - with Marianne Diaz and Eric Katende, MAPart 2 - Mental health stigma is still alive and well in America. Throughout history, the lack of science, ignorance and fear have greatly contributed to ostracizing and demonizing people with mental illness.
Interestingly, mental health stigma in Black and Latinx/Hispanic communities is particularly widespread in our society. Why the disparity? John Tsilimparis, MFT sat down and interviewed two seasoned counselors who work on the front lines of mental health to get some answers: Marianne Diaz and Eric Katende, MA. This is a two part series.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-tsilimparis/support2020-08-2130 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTMental Health Stigma in Black and Latinx Communities: Part 1 - with Marianne Diaz and Eric Katende, MAMental health stigma is still alive and well in America. Throughout history, the lack of science, ignorance and fear have greatly contributed to ostracizing and demonizing people with mental illness.
Interestingly, mental health stigma in Black and Latinx/Hispanic communities is particularly widespread in our society. Why the disparity? John Tsilimparis, MFT sat down and interviewed two seasoned counselors who work on the front lines of mental health to get some answers: Marianne Diaz and Eric Katende, MA. This is a two part series.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-tsilimparis/support2020-08-2130 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTDeconstructing the Psychology of RacismIn light of the "Black Lives Matter" movement, understanding how and where racism comes from is a critical question for everyone to explore. In truth, there isn't one single reason why. Instead its a confluence of influence. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL takes an in depth look at the "psychological" reasons why racism persists in America.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2020-07-0522 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTQuieting Pandemic Panic: A Mindfulness ExerciseThe Coronavirus pandemic has kicked us out of our comfort zones and has upended our world as we know it. And as we make our way through a "new norm" of social distancing and "shelter in place," its important to find new ways to cope with our worries. John Tsilimparis, MFT offers practical mindfulness tips to help you survive the crisis.
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Melissa Rivers' Group Text PodcastCoronavirus Pandemic - Part 3
Find out how to stay healthy and sane in the age of the coronavirus. Melissa and Sabrina interview top medical experts Dr. Drew Pinsky, Dr. Eric Snyder, Dr. Peter Katona and psychotherapist Dr. Tsilimparis about all things Covid-19. Dr. John Tsilimparis, Psychotherapist https://www.johntsilimparis.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-03-2430 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTCoronavirus and Social Distancing: The Psychological EffectsAlthough "social distancing" is essential during the Coronavirus pandemic, if you are suffering from a mental health condition, isolation can increase symptoms of depression. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL, takes a look at how we can best balance our lives while we self-quarantine and how we can stay connected.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2020-03-1807 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTHow to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety: 6 Survival TipsAre you excessively worried about the Coronavirus? Well, you are not alone, the pandemic scare has spread across the globe quickly, the likes of which we have not seen in a long time. But there are tips and suggestions to help you manage your anxiety. Take a listen and get some perspective today!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2020-03-1410 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTLetting Go of Morning Worry: A Mindfulness ExerciseDo you wake up every morning feeling anxious? Do you feel overwhelmed with everything you have to get done today? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL offers easy techniques for detaching from the automatic thoughts of worry we experience every morning. Take a listen and change your mornings today!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2020-03-1107 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTCoping with Grief and Loss: The Myth of ClosureWhen someone close to us dies, what does "closure" mean? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL looks at the pain of grief and loss as more of a beginning than an end. It looks at learning how to accept and live with NOT "forgetting" and NOT getting "over it." We learn to coexist with the liability of owning a human heart. Take a listen and email me your thoughts. John Tsilimparis, MFT
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2020-02-1010 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTKobe Bryant's Death: Why we Mourn Celebrities so deeplyIn light of the tragic death of former NBA star, Kobe Bryant on January 26th, the question of why we are so affected when celebrities die is intriguing. Why do we mourn their lives so deeply? Are we a culture obsessed with death? How do we get psychologically attached to people we don't even know personally? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL takes a look at this phenomenon and offers some insight.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2020-01-2907 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFT3 Thinking Habits that Cause the Most AnxietyDo you suffer from anxiety on a daily basis? Do you find yourself in a constant state of alert or fear? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL offers a unique look into 3 highly "activating" negative thinking patterns that are causing your anxiety to be so intense. This podcast also offers ways to be mindful of them and subsequently reduce the distress you are experiencing.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2020-01-2409 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTValentine's Day: Coping with the HypeValentine's day is a commercially generated pseudo holiday that promotes a fairy tale-like concept of ideal love. The kind of love that doesn't always exist. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL offers suggestions on how to manage expectations, avoid disappointment and not get caught up in the hype.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2020-01-2207 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTWhat's the Best Treatment for Anxiety? CBT or Mindfulness Therapy?Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy are two of the most effective therapeutic modalities for the treatment of anxiety, panic and excessive worry. This podcast gives you insight and background on which of the two might be best for your anxiety. Or perhaps both might be helpful because they go hand in hand very well. Tale a listen!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2020-01-0507 min
No Rest for the WeekendEpisode 610: The Best of 2019On this episode we revisit 2019 and bring you some of the best advice our guests had to offer. Including: Co-Founder of Footprint.TV Frank Fernandez, Producer of The Infamous Future, John Campbell, Award winning experimental filmmaker Juan Castilla, Director of Netflix's See You Yesterday Stefon Bristol, Head of Outreach & Education for Seed & Spark Christina Raia, Star of ABC's Grand Hotel Justina Adorno, and Star of Netflix's Wu Assassins Ceila Au.
Show Theme by Christopher Gillard
Associate Producer Adonis Tsilimparis
Created by Jason Godbey2019-12-3027 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTExercising Self-Compassion: A Mindful-MeditationWe all know the benefits of exercising compassion for others. But what about exercising SELF-compassion? Self-compassion is just as important because to be a compassionate and giving person to others, we must experience that same humanity for ourselves. And, we must also learn how to forgive ourselves too. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL offers a simple, mindful-meditation practice to help you be kinder to yourself.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-12-0614 min
The Jillian Michaels ShowThe Life Changing Power of VulnerabilityIntimacy issues can trigger games, so how do you stop being reactive and start to grow? Plus, changing your grip can change your workout; and psychotherapist John Tsilimparis is back to discuss ways to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Guest links:
Website: johntsilimparis.com
Podcast: https://www.breaker.audio/mindfulness-for-the-soul-with-john-tsilimparis-mft
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Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian MichaelsThe Life Changing Power of VulnerabilityIntimacy issues can trigger games, so how do you stop being reactive and start to grow? Plus, changing your grip can change your workout; and psychotherapist John Tsilimparis is back to discuss ways to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder.Guest links: Website: johntsilimparis.comPodcast: https://www.breaker.audio/mindfulness-for-the-soul-with-john-tsilimparis-mftStart your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZSend us your brief question at jillianpodcast@gmail.comThis Week’s Sponsors...2019-12-0241 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTHoliday Stress? A Mindfulness Survival GuideThe holidays don't have to be stressful. If we open up our minds and heighten our awareness to how blindly we subscribe to expectations, we may be able to alter our reaction to it. Mindfulness For The Soul takes a in-depth look at how to best survive the season.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-11-2208 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTMorning Meditation: Practicing Self-Regulations SkillsDo you want to be more relaxed throughout your day? Learning self-regulation techniques is one of the most important life skills you can acquire. Through Mindful-Meditation, this podcast offers easy steps to achieve that.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-11-2011 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTWhat is Depression? How Do I Know I Have it?Are you suffering from emotionally difficult times? Like mood swings, a negative outlook on life or having a persistent bad temper? If so, you may be suffering from depression. John Tsilimparis, MFT explores the many signs and symptoms we all experience. If these symptoms resonate with you, you are not alone. Depression is a very treatable mental health condition.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-11-1011 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTDo You Want a Healthy Relationship? Part II - Communication SkillsLearning healthy communication skills will not only improve existing relationships, but can heal them as well. Mindfulness For The Soul takes a closer look at how to improve all your interpersonal relations.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-11-0212 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTWhy Do I Feel So Anxious? Understanding the Anatomy of FearUnderstanding the neuro-biology of fear and why our minds and bodies are so affected by it is a key element to reducing anxiety. Once we know the reasons why we feel so scared all the time, we are less likely to be so afraid of our symptoms.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-10-2609 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTDo You Want a Healthy Relationship? 6 Rules to SuccessDo you want a healthy relationship? Do you want to improve your ability to communicate better with your partner and to foster deeper intimacy? Mindfulness for the Soul offers practical and effective tools for success.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-10-2109 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTSeasonal Affective Disorder: Coping with Winter BluesDo you get sad, depressed or stressed out every autumn season? If you do, you might be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of temporary depression that can affect anyone. John Tsilimparis, MFT, takes a close look at why this condition occurs and how we can cope with it effectively. Take a listen!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-10-1709 minKeeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian MichaelsRetrain your Anxious Brain, with psychotherapist & anxiety specialist John TsilimparisThis week’s all about the brain, from the physical/emotional connection to sugar's affect, and psychotherapist and anxiety specialist John Tsilimparis, author of "Retrain Your Anxious Brain" and host of the new podcast, “Mindfulness for the Soul” breaks it all down for us. Guest links: Website: johntsilimparis.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/john-tsilimparis/episodes/Find-Your-Purpose-Find-Your-Peace-e6crgq/a-aqm9i4Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZSend us your brief question at jillianpodcast@gm...2019-10-1443 min
The Jillian Michaels ShowRetrain your Anxious Brain, with psychotherapist & anxiety specialist John TsilimparisThis week’s all about the brain, from the physical/emotional connection to sugar's affect, and psychotherapist and anxiety specialist John Tsilimparis, author of "Retrain Your Anxious Brain" and host of the new podcast, “Mindfulness for the Soul” breaks it all down for us.
Guest links:
Website: johntsilimparis.com
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-tsilimparis/episodes/Find-Your-Purpose-Find-Your-Peace-e6crgq/a-aqm9i4
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-10-1314 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTWant to Reduce Stress? Change Your PerspectiveJohn Tsilimparis, MFT takes a unique look into how we can improve our mental health by changing our perspective about things. He offers sustainable, stress-reducing tips to help you cope with your daily grind.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-10-0912 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTThe Art of Acceptance: Letting Go of ControlWant to learn how to feel happier? This podcast offers effective mindfulness techniques to help you achieve that. “Extreme Acceptance” is a tool that you can use immediately to feel better and help you get through your day. Take a listen and reduce your stress today!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-10-0711 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTFind Your Purpose: Find Your PeaceFinding your purpose in life, even a temporary one, gives us peace of mind and helps us thrive in an otherwise uncertain world. Take a listen.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-10-0712 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTPanic Attacks: Effective Tips for CopingPanic attacks are terrifying and for many, can be debilitating. John Tsilimparis, MFT shares effective coping tips to help you manage panic attacks in the moment.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-10-0614 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTShame and Mental Illness: Understanding StigmaJohn Tsilimparis, MFT, examines "internalized" stigma and the shame that results from society's negative views and misconceptions about mental illness.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-10-0410 minMINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFTWhy We WorryMindfulness for the Soul takes an in-depth look into the origins of why we persistently worry and offers evidence based techniques for managing our anxiety. Take a few minutes and listen. It might change your outlook today!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support2019-10-0313 min
Broken PodcastBreaking Through Depression, an Interview with John TsilimparisCo-hosts Alexa Theisen and Hannah Mirmiran interview John Tsilimparis about depression. John Tsilimparis, MFT is a psychotherapist in Los Angeles that has become a go-to expert for the media on many areas of psychological issues. He has appeared on many news programs to comment on subjects such as, marriage and divorce, holiday stress, empty nest syndrome, seasonal affective disorder, celebrity addictions, lottery fever, etc. John's radio appearances include Air-Talk with Larry Mantle on KPCC-FM and recently on KPFK-AM radio. On this episode, listeners are educated about depression--the causes, symptoms, treatment, and effects. John's i...2019-08-1900 minNo Rest for the WeekendEpisode 514: COMP Series Casting PanelOn this episode host Jason Godbey moderates a panel on casting for the Conversations on Media Production series featuring John Ort (casting director), Lori Malkin (casting director), Richard Lemay (director) and Joseph Melendez (actor).
This episode is essential viewing for actors and anyone looking to work with a a casting director.
Show Theme & Sound by Christopher Gillard
Produced by Adonis Tsilimparis, Darren E. Johnson and Jason Godbey
Created by Jason Godbey2019-08-1426 min
Dr. G: Engaging MindsDr. Justin Frank, M.D., Dr. Jennifer Panning, PsyD, John Tsilimparis, LMTTrump Anxiety Disorder2019-01-2000 minBroken PodcastBreaking Thinking About Anxiety, an interview with John Tsilimparis, MFTThe seventh episode of Broken covers anxiety. Hannah and Alexa start the episode by sharing some listener feedback. Hannah responds to a comment she made about divorce on an earlier episode and clarifies what she intended. Hannah and Alexa then introduce John Tsilimparis, MFT. John is a psychotherapist, author, speaker, and expert on anxiety who practices in Los Angeles, California. He also shares about his own experience with anxiety. John begins by defining anxiety and provides information about impairment and knowing when levels of anxiety have reached the point of diagnosable disorders. ...2019-01-1400 min
AromaThrive with LisaManaging Anxiety in Stressful TimesWe're living in stressful times. A nasty political battle is underway in the U.S. presidential election race, and violent attacks at venues which were once considered safe places to relax seem to be becoming more common. How can you maintain your equilibrium and keep your family feeling safe amid all of the turmoil and uncertainty? I spoke with Los Angeles-based psychotherapist, John Tsilimparis, MFT, for tips on how to reduce stress in tense times, as well as how to spot warning signs of depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety. Subscribe to this podcast at iTunes, Stit...2016-06-2117 min
Carmody Central PodcastState of the State with John TsilimparisWelcome back everyone, after a much needed break in December, Carmody Central is back. What a way to kick off the new year with psychotherapist and author, John Tsilimparis. Today we are discussing The Denial of Reason. We are branching off of one of John's Huffington Post articles about how many conversative candidates have rejected reason. How Ben Carson believes that Satan is partly responsible for Darwin's evolution theory. Seriously, he said that! How George W Bush said that God told him personally to free the Iraqi people. And how big of a part religion plays on the Republican side...2016-01-0800 minCarmody Central PodcastJohn Tsilimparis on AddictionPsychotherapist and anxiety specialist, John Tsilimparis, is back and this time we are discussing addiction. We start with the basics, is it a mental illness? Does self esteem play a role in developing addiction? We discuss overall destructive behavior without substance use and addictive personality types. We talk about celebrities having the mental make up to develop an addiction. Then we talk about a pressing topic, the true epidemic in the country, opiates. We are discussing oxycotin’s origins, their sales, fatal overdoses and the doctor’s that carelessly prescribe them. 2015-08-1400 minCarmody Central PodcastOCD Anxiety Specialist John TsilimparisJohn is a psychotherapist specializing in OCD, anxiety disorders, phobias and more. He’s the author of “Retrain for Anxious Brain” and he is here today to answer some questions about OCD. First we are discussing, the levels of OCD and how minor tendencies can actually be beneficial to a person. He explains that these tendencies can lay dormant or be functional for a long period of time before getting triggered and turning into impairing OCD. We talk about the differences of OCD and OCPD, personality disorders… I ask him about this new “Selfie Disorder” that just was announced earlier this wee...2015-06-2600 min
Listen Legally to Best Full Audiobooks in Self Development, How-ToRetrain Your Anxious Brain Audiobook by John Tsilimparis, Daylle Deanna SchwartzPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1631 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Retrain Your Anxious Brain Subtitle: Practical and Effective Tools to Conquer Anxiety Author: John Tsilimparis, Daylle Deanna Schwartz Narrator: Jeff Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Self Development, How-To Publisher's Summary: Control Anxiety Before It Begins Trouble sleeping, panic attacks, knots in your stomach, excessive worry, doubts, phobias - anxiety comes in many shapes and sizes, and affects millions of people. But you dont have to suffer...2014-10-0305 min
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Length: 6 hours 47 minutes
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Publisher's Summary:
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Title: Retrain Your Anxious Brain: Practical and Effective Tools to Conquer Anxiety
Author: Daylle Deanna Schwartz, John Tsilimparis, Mft
Narrator: Jeff Cummings
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:47:00
Language: English
Release date: 09-30-14
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Genres: Non-Fiction, Psychology
Summary:
Control Anxiety Before It BeginsTrouble sleeping, panic attacks, knots in your stomach, excessive worry, doubts, phobias—anxiety comes in many shapes and sizes, and affects millions of people. But you don’t have to suffer anymore. In Retrain Your Anxious Brain, renowned therapist and anxiety expert John Tsilimparis, MFT, shares the...2014-09-306h 47