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Off The Couch with the Psych GuysKnow Your EndingThe Psych Guys say farwell to this limited series Off The Couch, and discuss what endings mean to them and how others can aid themselves with their own endings.
2024-06-1925 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysStop It! (Solid Therapeutic Advice?)Bob Newhart's famous "Stop It!" skit is deconstructed by the Psych Guys today on Off The Couch. What do you think of the advice "Just stop it!" as a therapeutic engine? Good? Bad? Funny?
2024-06-1113 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysSo You Married A TherapistThe Psych Guys talk about their own relationships in this week's episode of Off The Couch, and their partners' experience being married to therapists. It's a different dynamic, and one they are asked about often. The takeaway? With great power, comes great responsibility.
2024-06-0519 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysWho Let the Dog Out? (Taming Your Brain's Survival Instinct)This week on Off The Couch, the Psych Guys get into the make-up of our brain and how its survival instinct can sometimes impede our progress in certain aspects of our lives.
2024-05-3016 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysThe Anxiety and Depression Connection: Making Our Lives SmallerThe Psych Guys talk about the relationship between anxiety and depression this week of Off The Couch, and how they impact our personal growth and expansion when acted upon.
2024-05-2113 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysThe Blame Game: Life Is Happening For You, Not To You!This week the Psych Guys tackle the current rising rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide, considering how as a society we avoid all possible discomfort, feeling as though constant comfort in life is to be expected. If we opened up to our own discomfort, embracing that life is challenging, and allowing our comfort zone to push outward, we may find more resiliancy when faced with adversity.
2024-05-1417 min
Off The Couch with the Psych GuysAlcohol: 4 Types of Drinkers!In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys discuss alcohol use and the 4 different types of 'drinkers' they tend to see in session. They also dive into the mental health and interpersonal implications that come with each persona, and what may be underlying the behavior.
2024-05-0735 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysErotic Transference: It's Ok, We're All HumanThe Psych Guys tackle the sometimes uncomfortable experience of erotic transference in therapy. Erotic (or sexual) transference is when a client finds they have sexual or romantic feelings towards their therapist -- a prevalent and very understandable occurrence. Tim and Konstantin suggest acknowledging it, talking about it, and using what you learn from it to help progress your therapeutic growth!
2024-04-2618 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysNormalizing Intrusive Disturbing Thoughts: You're not alone!This week on Off the Couch, Tim and Konstantin push past the stereotypical OCD symptoms portrayed in movies and media, and talk about the more disturbing OCD symptom of intrusive negative thoughts. Many people have these difficult thoughts, though because they are not openly discussed, someone who experiences them may feel very alone. We want you to know that you are not alone, and we're here to normalize this symptom!
2024-04-1617 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysThe Body and Mind PartnershipThe Psych Guys are joined by Dr. David Kwon (PT, DPT) of Next Level Physio (www.nlphysio.com) and Lukin Center's Sports Performance Department Co-Directors Jessica Colucci (LPC, NCC) and Stephen Neer (LPC). The team discusses the importance of integrating mental health with phsyical health, and offer insight into the impactful relationship these two areas of wellness have upon one another.
2024-04-0938 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysClark Kent and Lex Luthor take on the comments!Happy April Fool’s Day everybody! To celebrate this quirkiest of holidays, Tim and Konstantin are taking on the comments section. Stick around - we promise you’ll be super entertained!
2024-04-0127 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysSSRIs: Turning The Volume DownIn this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk antidepressants - specifically SSRIs. There are a lot of opinions out there regarding antidepressants, but both the Psych Guys agree that SSRIs are most beneficial in combination with therapy.
2024-03-2616 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysMoney Doesn't Buy Happiness... Or Does It?This week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys watch a provocative video that considers the idea that "money can't buy happiness." A complicated concept, as money can aid in a person's happiness when they are able to afford life's essentials. Where money cannot buy happiness is in excess of luxery (the pleasure of owning two Ferarrii vs 5 Ferraris is pretty much the same). Tim and Konstantin discuss where happiness can be bought once wealth is accrued: it's in the sharing of that wealth for the benefit of others.
2024-03-1914 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysNavigating Addiction: It Takes DedicationThe Psych Guys talk addiction on this week's episode of Off The Couch, and how dedication is a far more powerful change-maker than motivation.
2024-03-1218 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysLiving With Intention: Less May Be MoreThis week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys focus on the #1 challenge heard by their male clients: how do I effectively balance every aspect of my busy life as a father, husband, employee, friend, son, and self? The answer: Less Is More.
2024-03-0514 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysSSRIs: Turning The Volume DownIn this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk antidepressants - specifically SSRIs. There are a lot of opinions out there regarding antidepressants, but both the Psych Guys agree that SSRIs are most beneficial in combination with therapy.
2024-02-2716 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysToxic Relationships: Admitting the Hard StuffThe Psych Guys tackle toxic relationships this week on Off The Couch, where Tim dismantles the idea of titling a relationship as "toxic" to begin with, while Konstantin speaks to taking responsibility for one's roll in a struggling partnership. Remeber, it takes two to tango!
2024-02-2015 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysOh, Maya! Helping Kids With Their AnxietyThe Psych Guys welcome children's book author and mental health advocate Geroge A. Peterson to Off The Couch! Peterson's first children's book Oh, Maya! helps kids and parents navigate anxiety through the beloved character of Maya the anxious dog. In this episode he discusses how the story of came to life through working with his own son and his dog Maya, and how important it is to support children with anxiety. His book and more rescorces can be found on his website WagsOverWorries.com.
2024-02-1330 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysEMDR and The Joe Rogan ExperienceOn this episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk about EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy) and together watch the recent clip of Tim demonstrating the process on The Joe Rohan Experience!
2024-02-0616 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysAddiction and the Willingness to ChangeThe Psych Guys dive into key elements of addiction in this week's episode of Off The Couch. They discuss the difference between momentary pleasure and value-based pleasure, as well as the need for inner-reflexion, understanding of self, and true willingness to ultimately change the behavior.
2024-01-3024 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysTrue Confessions of a Football FanThis week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys discuss the emotional expression sports can provoke in fans, and suggest that this abundance of feeling can be very helpful to tap into for a better understanding of yourself and your partner!
2024-01-2317 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysSorry Not SorryThis week, the Psych Guys talk about saying sorry in Off The Couch! Saying you’re sorry can be hard in a relationship, but receiving the apology can be just as difficult. To work through a relationship challenge both may be needed, and the Psych Guys dive head-first into this partnership between expressing remorse and embodying forgiveness!
2024-01-1618 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysTim Rips The Band Aid Off And Does What?In this weeks episode of Off The Couch, The Psych Guys use Tim’s recent and new triathlon experience to show therapeutic coping skills in action! Using our anxiety to motivate us towards new and intimidating challenges, and mindfulness to help maintain our commitment to them, is clearly shown in Tim’s undertaking of this challenge.
2024-01-1019 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysDon't Panic It's Just a Panic AttackThis week, The Psych Guys dissect the structure of a panic attack in Off The Couch. Panic attacks are incredibly scary, and can feel like a full-blown heart attack with a swift trip to the ER for some! The Psych Guys pull apart the elements that create a panic attack for better insight into how one actually occurs, while validating just how real and severe it is for the person experiencing it.
2024-01-0216 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysAre You Unheard or Just Complaining?The Psych Guys are back in Off The Couch to discuss the prevalent client complaint of not feeling heard. Many of us throughout our lives do not feel heard by others, be it family, friends, or partners. But what can we do about it? The Psych Guys lean into this question and offer an alternative perspective focusing more on how to be heard, rather than simply not feeling it.
2023-12-2620 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysIs Dr. TikTok Good or Bad?The Pysch Guys discuss TikTok, and its influence on client perspectives. TikTok allows us all to connect in a swift and present way to others around the world. However, relating to another’s mental health experience via fleeting posts can sometimes lead us down a path to faulty self-diagnoses. The Psych Guys discuss the benefits of remaining open to therapeutic options that may differ from what we’ve picked up on TikTok.
2023-12-1912 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysIs The News Getting On Your Nerves?The Psych Guys take a moment to engage in a sensitive and timely topic, sharing how they approach clients struggling with current global humanitarian conflicts. They discuss what coping looks like when deeply held beliefs are triggered by external factors including social media, contradictory perspectives, and even our own nervous system’s reaction.
2023-12-1219 minOff The Couch with the Psych GuysWe're Not JudgyThe Psych Guys offer a view into the other side of the therapeutic relationship with their new limited series Off The Couch. In this episode, they discuss the age old client question: “what are you really thinking during session?” The answer: no judgment, unconditional positive regard, and occasional frustration due to an unbridled desire to help!
2023-12-0513 min
Last Session of the Day with The Psych GuysMaking the Decision to Move Out of the CityIf you like the podcast and want more content from the Lukin Center, please visit https://www.lukincenter.com/Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, Last Session of the Day.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xGJLLL...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
2023-01-0913 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysWhat is the Difference Between Teletherapy and In-Person Therapy?If you like the podcast and want more content from the Lukin Center, please visit https://www.lukincenter.com/Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, Last Session of the Day.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xGJLLL...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
2023-01-0209 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysWhat is the Difference Between Shame and Guilt?If you like the podcast and want more content from the Lukin Center, please visit https://www.lukincenter.com/Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, Last Session of the Day.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xGJLLL...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
2022-12-2618 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysHow Can We Talk About Suicide?If you like the podcast and want more content from the Lukin Center, please visit https://www.lukincenter.com/Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, Last Session of the Day.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xGJLLL...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
2022-12-1910 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysTaking Care of YourselfIf you like the podcast and want more content from the Lukin Center, please visit https://www.lukincenter.com/Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, Last Session of the Day.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xGJLLL...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
2022-12-1210 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysGrief During The HolidaysThe Psych Guys talk about grief and loss during the holiday seasons- a time that is supposed to be cheer-filled. The Guys talk about how hard it is to feel so out of step with the season.
2022-12-0510 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysThe Influence of Social Media on KidsIf you like the podcast and want more content from the Lukin Center, please visit https://www.lukincenter.com/Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, Last Session of the Day.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xGJLLL...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
2022-11-2811 min
Inside Mental HealthDoes Trauma Respond to EMDR Therapy?Does EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy work for trauma? It has been all the rage recently, but what is it? Does it have any studies or scientific basis — or is it just the latest internet fad?The basis of the therapy is reliving a traumatic memory while receiving bilateral stimulation, such as a therapist waving their hand in front of your face. It may sound out of the ordinary, but it actually has robust data showing its effectiveness. Join us as Timothy Meyer of the Lukin Center for Psychotherapy explains this puzzling therapy for PTSD an...
2022-11-2428 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysLet's Talk About Moving To CollegeIf you like the podcast and want more content from the Lukin Center, please visit https://www.lukincenter.com/Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, Last Session of the Day. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xGJLLL...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
2022-11-2113 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysHow Do We Work with Our Own Internal Parts?The psych guys discuss 'parts work'; an interesting way of working with clients that is grounded in Gestalt psychotherapy theory. Tim discusses how he utilizes parts work with clients in order to have different parts of his clients' selves work better together. This type of work is deep and complex, but the psych guys give some practical takeaways on how you can understand your self (or selves) better.
2022-05-0326 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysFrom Guys to Guys: What It Is Like Starting Therapy When You Might Not Want ToIt is common that people enter therapy following a recommendation from someone else. Specifically, it is very common that men are encouraged to seek treatment from their significant others and may have lots of mixed emotions about it. The psych guys discuss this and offer some insight to men out there who are being asked to go to therapy by their wives.
2022-04-1923 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysIdentity: What Makes You, You!Today the psych guys dive into a common difficulty they hear about in the therapy room; people dealing with an unforeseen change and a loss of a piece of their identity. Tune in to hear the best ways to prepare for some of these events, and how you can make the most out of these difficult life changes once they happen.
2022-04-1222 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysFixing Problems or Building Your Best Self; How Psychotherapy has ChangedToday the psych guys discuss two different ways of looking at psychotherapy; treating pathology to become functional, and implementing techniques in order to thrive. As always, they discuss their views and thoughts about these two different ways of looking at psychotherapy in their transparent, open dialogue.
2022-04-0520 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysWhy Aren't More People Putting in Effort in Therapy?Today the psych guys 'pull back the curtain' and discuss how oftentimes they notice that they might be putting in more effort than the client. They discuss these dynamics and discuss how a great deal of effort can lead to a great deal of change.
2022-03-2920 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysDr. Lukin's Heartfelt View On the Ukrainian ConflictToday Dr. Lukin, who is originally from Ukraine, speaks about how he conceptualizes, copes with and understands the conflict in Eastern Europe. Konstantin and Tim speak openly and candidly about the recent troubling events and discuss how this conflict can be viewed from different levels by drawing from Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
2022-03-2227 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysStigma Change in Mask WearingToday the psych guys talk about a recent change: mask mandates being lifted in the Tri-State area. Although this may seem like a welcome change, the psych guys shed light on the fact that this change can lead to anxiety and uncertainty. They discuss these recent events and share their personal and professional thoughts about how this change influences all of us in different ways.
2022-03-1522 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysUsing Math to Get FitToday, the psych guys discuss their personal struggles and successes with increasing motivation to exercise. In this episode, the psych guys pull back the curtain and discuss their own personal motivational strategies, diving into their personal mindsets about fitness.
2022-03-0833 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysCan You Be Using Time More Mindfully?Today the psych guys discuss how time is perceived, and illustrate how you can utilize this knowledge and understanding of time to your advantage to get the most out of this precious commodity.
2022-03-0117 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysGetting the Most Out of Your Midlife CrisisMany people struggle with the anxiety and panic that midlife crises bring. During this episode, the psych guys discuss their professional and personal experiences with midlife crises and offer insight on effective ways to re-frame this stage of life in order to get the most out of it.
2022-02-2220 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysThe Importance of 'Shutting Down' During Your Time AwayToday the psych guys open up a discussion about the difficulties associated with unwinding and truly taking time off during vacation. As always, they offer helpful tips and concepts to incorporate in order to make the most out of your time off.
2022-02-1521 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysWhat Is an Appropriate Work/Life Balance?Today the psych guys dive into a common conversation they have with clients- quality of life. Our perceptions of quality of life with work/life balance are always changing, and the psych guys dive into this conversation and offer new ways to think about how individuals can take control over their quality of life.
2022-01-1820 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysTrying Therapy vs. Trying In TherapyToday the psych guys discuss a common misconception about therapy. Therapy is not a procedure or treatment that is done to patients, like getting a cavity filled, instead therapy is a process that requires a great deal of work on the client’s end. The psych guys discuss why this misconception is so common and what needs to be done on both the therapist’s end and the client’s end to truly make therapy as beneficial as possible.
2022-01-1125 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysLooking at Cognitive Distortions to Understand Peloton's Stock FallThe psych guys dive into a recent event; Peloton's decline in stock price following the Sex and the City episode where a character has a heart attack after using the exercise equipment. The psych guys use their knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy and theory to understand how people make decisions based off of their automatic thought processes.
2021-12-2116 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysHow to Manage Both of Your BrainsThe psych guys discuss how anxiety exists in our 'old' brain and the difference between 'new' brain and 'old' brain. Following their explanation of how our two brains work differently, the offer a new understanding of anxiety and how it works inside of our heads.
2021-12-1423 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysHave You Tried to Not Try?Today the psych guys opened up a conversation about an unconventional way to overcome issues, problems, dilemmas- not trying! They discuss the powers of deepening awareness to allow answers to come to us from within rather than trying incessantly to find the answer.
2021-12-0721 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysAre You Ready to Start Up Your Own Private Practice Group?The psych guys open up a conversation about how Dr. Lukin started and founded the Lukin Center for psychotherapy. They discuss the difficulties, challenges and rewarding aspects of starting a private practice from scratch.
2021-11-3021 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysCan Your Holidays Be Magical and Difficult at the Same Time?Today, as the holiday season is approaching, the psych guys discuss common difficulties they hear about during the holidays. They open up a conversation about how toxic positivity is part of the holiday season and how we can see holidays as both enjoyable and stressful at the same time.
2021-11-2318 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysHow to Cope with Daylight Savings TimeAre you struggling with daylight savings time? Darker months don't have to be depressed months. As daylight savings time ends, the psych guys discuss the change of the amount of sunlight per day and how they think about it and work with clients struggling with the change.
2021-11-1114 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysQ&A with The Psych Guys (Part 1)This week, the psych guys do a Q&A from listeners posting questions where they explore how a therapist handles their emotions, discuss whether they like their clients and explore how they are different in and out of the therapy room.
2021-10-2824 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysLife Lessons That 2 Male Therapists Dish Out Every Session: Part 2In today's episode the psych guys discuss three topics that Tim implements in all of his treatment: Distress tolerance, Mindfulness, and the 3 pillars of an effective relationship.
2021-10-2121 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysLife Lessons That 2 Male Therapists Dish Out Every Session: Part 1In today's episode the psych guys discuss three topics that Dr. Lukin implements in all of his treatment: Distress tolerance, Mindfulness, and the 3 pillars of an effective relationship.
2021-10-1227 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysDoes Physical Strength Translate to Emotional Strength?The psych guys continue to explore the various ways that fitness and mental health interact. They give opinions and insight on their thoughts about group vs. individual exercise, differences on how men and women tend to exercise and open up a conversation about how overcoming physical challenges and emotional challenges can be similar.
2021-10-0527 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysGoogling Your Mental Health Status: Is It Worth It?The psych guys open up a conversation about something they hear often- people diagnosing themselves from what they find on the internet. The psych guys talk about the pros and cons of doing this and offer some clarity on what truly constitutes a mental health diagnosis
2021-09-2821 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysHow Painful Life Events Can Explain Why You're Feeling What You FeelTim and Konstantin open up a conversation about how painful life events (traumas) can be the root causes of many issues that you may be dealing with on daily basis.
2021-09-2126 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysWhy Understanding Your Man’s Intimacy Needs is Crucial to Women’s Sexual Happiness!This week the psych guys invite Debbie Marielle Elzea, Intimacy Specialist for Women from More Intimacy and discuss her take on intimacy within relationships and how women can re-think about how they can relate to their male partners to spice up the bedroom and increase connection.
2021-09-1439 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysIs Your Substance Use Getting Out of Hand During COVID?Mark Bonanni, the Vice President of business development from BlueCrest recovery center stopped by and we opened up a great conversation about very common difficulties with substance abuse, how to recognize it and potentially what to do for it.
2021-08-2431 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysReal Therapy vs. Movie Therapy: Where the Media Gets it WrongWe often wondered how people out there perceive therapy in the movies vs. real life therapy. Today Konstantin and Tim discuss where the movies get it wrong.
2021-08-1718 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysLife Transitions, Personal Priorities, & Being The 'Perfect' ManA discussion on family, work, self-care, and the struggles men go through. Most people don't say they want to “be perfect.” But everything else they say sort of points to that intention. There are points in life when it’s time to reevaluate our priorities --- depending on the stage of life that we’re in. Example: An older gentleman has diligently saved his money his whole life, and now in retirement, he doesn’t know how he’ll be able to spend it. So how should we fill up each “bucket” of our l...
2021-08-1021 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysWhat You Need to Know About Dating During the PandemicBeing alone for the last year has made people re-prioritize.We’re re-thinking things like:
“What is essential for happiness?”
“What is essential as far as connecting well with a partner?”
“Conversation is the new sex,” explains Michelle. When dating, some topics are easier to cover over Zoom. We can relax and ask the deep questions that we might not ask in person. Sometimes we misjudge people on phone calls --- we can't read facial expressions, we don’t always pick up on tone, etc. ...
2021-08-0329 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysWhat’s the Purpose of Anxiety? Gaining Insights from Our FeelingsPop-psych articles often talk of strategies to reduce or outright eliminate our anxieties altogether. They’ll say to be hyper-vigilant and give typical advice, and let’s face it, in 2021, we could all benefit from some anxiety reducing techniques every now and then. But on the other hand, directing our awareness towards our fears can often help us make effective decisions. In this way, anxiety can serve a purpose, it causes us to take steps and do the right thing. Rather than try to be happy all the time and ne...
2021-07-2718 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysWhat is a Therapist Thinking/Feeling During a Session?How do therapists deal with issues that come up if those issues “poke strongly” at something they believe in?Therapists are not robots. We have our own thoughts and feelings and beliefs about things --- just like everybody else. And therapy is a very unique relationship --- unlike any other in the world. Sometimes it takes some getting used to. Therapists must be mindful of what’s coming up for them at all times. If we are not mindful, and those feelings color our words, then it will be problem...
2021-07-2016 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysCognitive Behavioral Therapy: Pros & Cons DiscussedThe “CBT Triangle” involves thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (and how they all relate to each other). In CBT, we take a close look at our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and how each of them interact. We look at that interaction to try to explain how we are feeling, and to try to change behaviors. CBT can be great for anxiety, depression, and anger issues, but it’s not super exploratory, meaning it often isn’t great for longstanding trauma or addiction issues. It’s more designed for symptom relief. ...
2021-07-0923 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysCoping, Venting, and Learning How to Regulate EmotionsWhen we attempt to over-regulate our internal emotions, we might go for a run, exercise, count to ten, take a deep breath, burn candles, or take a hot shower. But we must recognize that we are individually trying to manage --- and many people over-rely on that strategy. When we verbalize our thoughts and feelings, on the other hand, there is power in that. It helps regulate how we feel. So if you need to vent, do it! But is venting always the answer? No. Some people use therapy ju...
2021-07-0623 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysAre You Traumatized and Don't Know It?Oftentimes when you dig deeper in people with addictive behavior patterns, you find a lot of trauma.Substance use is what we call a “solution behavior” --- meaning it’s used to manage some kind of uncomfortable feeling. That’s why we try to look a little closer. What feelings are we trying to manage/cope with here?When painful life events get stuck in us, they live there and they create sore spots. When those sore spots get poked, all of those feelings from those events come out. ...
2021-06-2727 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysMid-Life Crises & Death Anxiety: Writing Your Own EulogyPeople are having mid-life and quarter-life crises earlier and earlier. They might be feeling overwhelmed or feeling that their job is unsustainable.You could treat your mid-life (or quarter life) crisis as a problem --- but you could also see it as an opportunity to craft new experiences in your life. Try and treat it as a gift --- is your time being used in ways that align with your values?This is an opportunity to reflect, to game plan, and to open your eyes. We’re not saying to...
2021-06-2024 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysHow to Properly Regulate Your Emotions: A Psychologist’s GuideSome of our emotion regulation is done in the body automatically, while some is up to you to manage. The amount of regulation is different from person to person. If you have very little ability of emotional regulation, your emotional swings might be more extreme --- like with impulse control disorders. Sometimes we can fall into a cycle of dependence to regulate our emotions. Drinking can be an emotional regulator --- but is it a positive one?How can we look at our problems ra...
2021-06-1327 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysAddressing Shame and Guilt in a Healthy WayThere’s a lot of inappropriate shame and guilt in our society. A lot of times depression is actually shame. A lot of times anxiety is actually shame. Why do some who should feel ashamed not? Why do others feel shame that’s unwarranted? What level of shame and guilt is excessive? What level is appropriate? How can we follow the guidance of our emotions? Konstantin & Tim take on these topics and more. Two psychologists are chatting in a bar, you get to listen in, but with better audio!The Lukin Centerhttps://lukincenter.com
2021-06-0633 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysBecoming a Psychotherapist: Making the ChoiceKonstantin & Tim reflect on why and how they each got into the psychotherapy profession. How did influential professors help pave the way? What factors went into driving their personal interests in the subject? What motivates people to learn more about the inner-workings of the mind?Two psychologists are chatting in a bar, you get to listen in, but with better audio!The Lukin Center:https://lukincenter.com
2021-05-3024 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysWhat it's Like Being a Male Psychotherapist (Behind the Curtain)Episode 3 addresses what it's like to be a psychotherapist --- and a male psychotherapist in particular. What's it like to be a therapist? What's it like to be a male in a largely female-dominated profession? Are we constantly psycho-analyzing everyone all the time? Are we always "on the clock"? How do we balance private and and professional? What connotations come up when we tell new people about our profession? Is there a misconception that psychotherapists are able to "keep it together" at all times?Konstantin & Tim take on these topics and more. Two ps...
2021-05-2329 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysSocial Workout Experiences: Getting Happier & HealthierDon't like working out the traditional way by yourself at the gym? Interested in how exercise can improve symptoms of depression? Two psychologists are chatting in a bar, you get to listen in, but with better audio!Learn more about Colleen & Rachel's work at https://www.fitnesswithfriends.net/
2021-05-1638 minLast Session of the Day with The Psych GuysAddressing Common Stigmas and Myths About PsychotherapyKonstantin Lukin PhD & Timothy Meyer LCSW of the Lukin Center in New Jersey address some of the reasons why people might be afraid and or hesitant to seek psychological treatment. Two psychologists are chatting in a bar, you get to listen in, but with better audio!Stay tuned for future episodes!
2021-05-0929 min