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Self Talk with Rachel AstarteSelf Talk #123: INTERVIEW: Kent Weishaus, Socially Conscious LCSWSend Rachel a text message.Kent Weishaus had a 25-year career in television production, working on talk shows, game shows, tabloids, sitcoms, and other programming, before making a switch in 2006, going back to graduate school and becoming a licensed clinical social worker. Since then he has worked in mental hospitals, community clinics, schools, and is now semi-retired, continuing a part-time private practice. He is the author of Stop Breaking Down: How to avoid Overwhelm and Crack-Up.You'll appreciate this interview if you've been on the fence about seeing a therapist or counselor. Kent and I...2024-05-0737 min
Conspiracy ClearinghouseSmoke & Mirrors: Unintentional Dangers and Slow Thinking (Because Reasons 8)EPISODE 98 | Smoke & Mirrors: Unintentional Dangers and Slow Thinking (Because Reasons 8)
Guest: Kent Weishaus, licensed clinical social worker, author of Stop Breaking Down: The Secret to Avoiding Overwhelm and Crack-Up
Why are there so many adherents to conspiracy theories these days? What are the mechanisms that encourage people to latch onto a particular narrative?
We are modern creatures with out-dated brains. Clinical social worker (and former TV guy) Kent Weishaus talks about various theories and cognitive biases, and champions slow thinking in an age that seems too fast for our minds to keep pace w...2023-11-2250 min
A2 The ShowCoping with News Overwhelm | Kent Weishaus #482
Tune in to the latest A2 The Show podcast episode, we're joined by Kent Weishaus, a TV industry veteran turned licensed clinical social worker. We dive into topics like mental health, the entertainment industry's impact, and information overload. Explore strategies for managing news overload, fame vs. wealth, and the rapid spread of information. Join us to understand how these factors affect us and listen to the full podcast for insightful discussions.
00:00 - TV Industry insights from Kent Weishaus.
05:01 - The Entertainment Industry & Mental Health
10:05 - On media and news overwhelm
15:00 - Desire for information vs. overwhelm
20:05 - Strategies for...2023-11-1256 min
Happiness Journey with Dr Dan: Where every journey is worth living.Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 18 Ep 6: Special Guest, social worker and author Kent WeishausKent Weishaus is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in California, with a diverse background that includes a 25-year career in television production. He has worked in various settings, including psychiatric hospitals, community clinics, and educational institutions. Kent's expertise extends to teaching social work theory and practice at Cal State Los Angeles.
In his recent work, Kent explores the impact of our abstract thinking skills and self-aware consciousness on our ability to adapt to the complex technology, stories, and myths that shape our modern world. He suggests that we often underestimate the overwhelming nature of the...2023-11-0927 min
The Light InsideOvercoming Overwhelm: Exploring the Fear of Intimacy and Vulnerability in Our Relationships with Kent WeishausIn this episode, the podcast explores the role of subconscious scripts and self-sabotaging behaviors in intimate relationships. It discusses how deep-seated fears of vulnerability can influence our behavior and push us to protect ourselves from potential emotional pain.
The episode features a conversation with psychotherapist Kent Weishaus, who provides valuable insights on navigating these dynamics in intimate relationships and throughout our social interactions.
The podcast highlights the concept of internal family systems and how different sub-personalities within us try to protect us from deeper hurt. It emphasizes the importance of...2023-11-031h 01
The Person You Want to Be, with Eric TeplitzEp. 36: Associate Producer for TV Turned Social Worker and Author, Kent WeishausKent Weishaus had a successful career in television when, in his fifties, he decided to completely switch gears in search of work that would have a more positive social impact.He is the author of the recently released book "Stop Breaking Down: The Secret to Avoiding Overwhelm and Crack-Up". Kent Weishaus Links:Website: https://www.kentw.net/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Breaking-Down-Avoiding-Overwhelm/dp/B0C8786FMB/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation...2023-10-311h 57
Breaking Bias159: Avoiding Overwhelm - Kent WeishausAbout this Episode
Joining the conversation today is Kent Weishaus. After a 25-year
career in Television production and directing Kent took a hard turn when he decided to shift careers. He went back to school and became a licensed clinical social worker now running his own private practice. He is also the author of his recently published book Stop Breaking Down: The Secret to Avoiding Overwhelm and Crack-up.
Kent’s Bias: Believing things are on the right path without constantly checking privilege. Kent counteracts this by always asking himself what the story is he’...2023-10-2448 min
From Nowhere to NothingKent Weishaus: Psychological SystemsIn this episode, I interview author, professor, clinical social worker, and TV veteran Kent Wesihaus about his work developing a systems-based theory of psychology.
2023-10-1856 min
Chapter X with Michael KayStop Breaking Down with Kent WeishausKent Weishaus spent 25 years in the world of television production — a realm of celebrities, directing, writing, producing, and navigating the interactions with network executives and large crews. Yet, he realized that much of his TV work was fueling the sensory overload that plagues us today. Driven by a hunger for purpose, Kent embarked on a career transition into the "helping profession." Today, he's a licensed clinical social worker in California, with a diverse career that has seen him serve in mental hospitals, community clinics, and even as an educator in the classroom. K...2023-09-2750 min
What's the value?"Balance between our 'prosocial' and 'solo actor' parts" - Kent WeishausMy guest, Kent, believes humanity is in a crisis but he is very optimistic that we have the tools and knowledge to overcome that crisis. Much of the problem is rooted in our attachments (or lack thereof) during childhood. We are all damaged children who grow up to become damaged adults and the work Kent is doing is to help us figure out how to heal that damage and be better going forward.
If you've listened to the show before, you know I tend to take a much more cynical view of humanity. I look around and...2023-09-2647 min
How To Talk To HumansKent Weishaus Interview "TV Producer turned Psychotherapist" Part 2 #33Host Larry Wilson has a really good interview with television producer/writer turned psychotherapist, Kent Weishaus. Mr. Weishaus was a very successful TV Producer/Writer, working on shows for Dick Clark Productions, The Arsenio Hall Show, Johnny Carson Productions, and 4 Disney Specials; who then left show business, got his degrees, and is now a highly regarded psychotherapist in Hollywood.Great stories and interesting insights into human communication."We are Human, not computers, so its OK to make mistakes"Weishaus Web Link: https://www.Kentw.netHosted by Larry Wilson2023-09-2125 min
The New Mind CreatorEp #301 Kent Weishaus Spent 25 Years In Television Production Before Changing Careers To Become A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Talks Fracturing Of Belief Systems, How 21st Century Has Affected UsKent Weishaus is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in California. He has worked in mental hospitals, community clinics, schools, and served as an adjunct professor at Cal State Los Angeles, teaching social work theory and practice classes to master degree students.
Prior to Kent’s switch to a “helping-profession,” he had a 25-year career in television production, directing and working with many celebrities and actors, writing and producing promotions and teases, interacting with numerous network executives, finance and legal personnel, and supervising hundreds of crew-members.
Kent made this switch as he was becoming...2023-09-1823 minHow To Talk To HumansKent Weishaus Interview "TV Producer turned Psychotherapist" Part 1 #33Host Larry Wilson has a really good interview with television producer/writer turned psychotherapist, Kent Weishaus. Mr. Weishaus was a very successful TV Producer/Writer, working on shows for Dick Clark Productions, The Arsenio Hall Show, Johnny Carson Productions, and 4 Disney Specials; who then left show business, got his degrees, and is now a highly regarded psychotherapist in Hollywood.Great stories and interesting insights into human communication.He explains how Bullies use the invalidation to control others.Weishaus Web Link: https://www.Kentw.netHosted by Larry WilsonP...2023-09-1422 min
Introducing MeKent: Careers in Television and Social WorkKent Weishaus had a twenty-five year career in television production, working on talk shows, game shows, tabloids, sitcoms, and other programming, before making a switch in 2006, going back to graduate school and eventually becoming a licensed clinical social worker. Since then he has worked in mental hospitals, community clinics, schools, and is now semi-retired, continuing a part-time private practice.
Kent recently published his book Stop Breaking Down: How to avoid Overwhelm and Crack-Up - you can find it through his website, https://kentw.net.
Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introduc...2023-09-1244 min