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Mentally FlexibleA Conversation with Ralph De La Rosa - Shared in Loving MemoryToday’s episode features Ralph De La Rosa. Ralph was the author of three books, including Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Compassion (foreword by Richard Schwartz). He was a psychotherapist in private practice and a longtime meditation teacher known for his radically honest and humorous approach. His work was featured in GQ, CNN, NY Post, Tricycle, Mindful Magazine, and beyond.Perhaps most crucial is that Ralph walked the path of outshining trauma alongside the people he worked with. He was a survivor of PTSD, heroin addiction, Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, and liver fa...
2025-10-1051 min
AirAAOn the Steps of 36: Episode 27 – Tom EmersonJoin us On the Steps of 36: a question-and-answer conversation that crosses thresholds into our guests’ histories, lives, influences and stories, shedding light on the person behind the work.In this episode, Ryan Dillon is in conversation with Tom Emerson, cofounder of 6a Architects and Professor of Architecture at ETH Zürich who recently launched his book Dirty Old River at the AA.AirAA podcasts are conceived, recorded, mixed, edited and distributed from the Architectural Association School of Architecture, which is based in Bedford Square in London. Special thanks to Dainius Kacinskas and Thomas Parkes for the...
2025-09-261h 23
Mentally FlexibleRikke Kjelgaard | Vulnerability, Scars, and Bringing ACT Into LifeMy guest today is Rikke Kjelgaard. Rikke is a licensed psychologist, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and author. Rikke is on a mission to help therapists thrive and to be brave and authentic helpers. Trained as a clinical psychologist, she has a 15 year background in the science of human behavior and the practice of behavior change. Rikke is a popular speaker internationally, and she is known to bring both passion and vulnerability to her talks. She transforms the lives of her audience by bringing evidence based strategies to her listeners in ways that are accessible and impactful.
2025-09-2255 min
AirAAOn the Steps of 36: Episode 27 – Tom EmersonJoin us On the Steps of 36: a question-and-answer conversation that crosses thresholds into our guests’ histories, lives, influences and stories, shedding light on the person behind the work.In this episode, Ryan Dillon is in conversation with Tom Emerson, co-founder of 6a Architects and Professor of Architecture at ETH Zurich who recently launched his book Dirty Old River at the AA Bookshop.AirAA podcasts are conceived, recorded, mixed, edited and distributed from the Architectural Association School of Architecture, which is based in Bedford Square in London. Special thanks to Dainius Kacinskas and Thomas Parkes for th...
2025-09-191h 23
Mentally FlexibleJessica Borushok, PhD | The ACT TherapistMy guest today is Dr. Jessica Borushok, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice specializing in anxiety disorders and health-related concerns, including insomnia, chronic pain, and coping with chronic medical conditions. In addition to clinical work, Dr. Borushok provides acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) training and consultation to other mental health professionals. Dr. Borushok is the co-author of numerous books, including her most recent, The Complete Guide to Acceptance & Commitment Therapy: An Interactive Skills Manual for Clinicians to Learn and Practice ACT. In an effort to bring evidence-based resources to the public, Jessica also runs a Youtube...
2025-09-0354 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Robyn Walser | Presence and Authenticity in the Therapy RoomMy guest today is Dr. Robyn Walser. Robyn is a clinical psychologist, educator, and author of several influential books on ACT for professionals and general readers. She is Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and Director of Research at Bay Area Trauma Recovery Clinical Services. She is also on the staff of the National Center for PTSD at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Internationally known for her compassionate, client-centered approach, Dr. Walser has been working in the field of trauma and conducting the ACT training internationally since the 1990s....
2025-07-2552 min
Mentally FlexibleNoelle McWard Aquino, LCSW | Anxiety UnpackedMy guest today is Noelle McWard Aquino. Noelle is a Chicago-based therapist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. She is the author of Anxiety Unpacked: Discover Your Type and Recover Your Peace, a bestselling book that helps readers identify and work with the specific patterns driving their anxiety. Her work has been featured in publications including Psychology Today and Psychotherapy Networker. Noelle speaks regularly to both clinical and general audiences, training therapists in her framework for understanding anxiety and helping individuals develop more effective, compassionate responses to it. Some of the topics w...
2025-07-141h 02
Mentally FlexibleAlissa Jerud, PhD | Emotion-Savvy ParentingMy guest today is Alissa Jerud, PhD. Alissa is a licensed clinical psychologist working in private practice and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania. In her private practice, Dr. Jerud specializes in exposure-based treatment of anxiety-related disorders and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training. She particularly enjoys helping other parents learn to accept, regulate, and tolerate their emotions, as well as their children's. Alissa is the author of a new book, Emotion-Savvy Parenting: A Shame-Free Guide to Navigating Emotional Storms and Deepening Connection.Some of the topics we explore in this...
2025-06-201h 02
Mentally FlexibleHolly Yates, LCMHC | Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)My guest today is Holly Yates, LCMHC. Holly has been in private practice in North Carolina since 2004. Her specialty areas are working with adults both individually and in groups as well as couples addressing depression, anxiety, mood disorders and life stressors through clinical intervention and skills training. Holly's practice centers on third wave therapies most specifically Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is a founding facilitator of the online ACT Peer Intervision Network sponsored through ACBS and a Certified FAP Trainer through University of Washington. Holly presents FAP and ACT workshops locally and around...
2025-05-261h 02
Mentally FlexibleDr. Joe Oliver | ACTivate Your LifeMy guest today is Dr. Joe Oliver. Joe is a consultant clinical psychologist, author, and the founder of Contextual Consulting, a leading international training provider that has trained over 60,000 practitioners in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He also serves as an associate professor and the programme director for the University College London’s postgraduate programme in CBT for Severe Mental Health Problems. Joe is an active member of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) and a peer-reviewed ACT trainer He is also the author of six ACT books, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Mindfulness for Psychosis and...
2025-04-1854 min
Mentally FlexiblePepper Stetler | One Mother’s Reckoning with the IQ TestMy guest today is Pepper Stetler. Pepper is the author of A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother’s Reckoning with the IQ Test, which we discuss in this episode. She is also a professor of art history at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She has written extensively on issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers, in publications such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Slate. She lives in Oxford, Ohio.Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:What inspired Pepper to write this bookWhat Pepper learned th...
2025-03-3053 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Emily Edlynn | Parenting with Nuance, Flexibility, and CompassionMy guest today is Dr. Emily Edlynn. Emily is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric health psychology who works in private practice with children, teens, and adults. Emily spent almost ten years working in children’s hospitals before pivoting to private practice, which allowed her to start a writing career. Emily’s writing has appeared in the Washington Post, Parents, Scary Mommy, Good Housekeeping, Motherly, Psychology Today, and more. Her first book, Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent Confident Children earned an Indies Foreword award for a best book in 2023. She also writes about modern parenting in h...
2025-03-0259 min
Mentally FlexibleTrevor Jones | Bringing the Heart of ACT into PerformanceMy guest today is Trevor Jones. Trevor is a Mental Performance Coach with the Aware Performance Group and has spent the last nine years studying and training in ACT and its underlying theories. A former professional golfer, he won a national championship and competed on the European Tour.Now, he works with high-performance clients across various domains, including golf, water polo, baseball, and stock market investing. He is currently co-authoring a book with sports psychiatrist Jorge Aguilar, MD, on one of sports’ biggest performance barriers—the yips—set for publication later this year.Trevor lives in the...
2025-02-0958 min
Khiria podcastŽivot a svatby v JAR se Šárkou ParkesŠárka Parkes chvíli žila v Kapském měste, kde na plno rozjela business se svatbami a elopementy. Jaké byly její začátky? Jaká je bezpečnost v JAR? Jak moc se liší české svatby a ty jihoafrické? A jaký je návrat s podnikáním do ČR? O tom všem v dnešní epizodě.Šárku Parkes jste mohli poznat na networkingy by www.originsworkshop.czNenechte si ujít další konferenci v Pardubicích 23-24.4. 25Lístky na webu OriginsNestihli jste konferenci pro foto & video tvůrce? Kupte si záznam na www.originswork...
2025-01-131h 29
Mentally FlexibleLou Lasprugato, MFT | Yearnings and Vulnerabilities in RelationshipsMy guest today is Lou Lasprugato, MFT. Lou is an internationally recognized trainer and behavioral health provider. He’s a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with private practices in both California and Virginia (United States), and Peer-Reviewed Trainer in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, for which he also serves as chair of the Training Committee. Lou has taught mindfulness meditation to health care practitioners and facilitated dozens of training events on ACT and Relational Frame Theory (RFT), as well as co-created courses on nutritional psychology and integrative mental health.
2025-01-1253 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Russ Harris | ACT: Misconceptions & InnovationsMy guest today is Dr. Russ Harris. Russ is a world-renowned trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and author of the international best-selling self-help book The Happiness Trap. Since 2005, Russ has run over 700 two-day workshops and provided ACT training for almost 50,000 health professionals. He has authored four ACT textbooks (ACT Made Simple, Trauma Focused ACT, Getting Unstuck in ACT, ACT Questions & Answers), and four ACT-based self-help books (The Happiness Trap, The Reality Slap, The Confidence Gap and ACT with Love). His best-known book, The Happiness Trap, has sold over one million copies worldwide, with translations into more t...
2024-12-2956 min
Bits and PiecesDie digitale Zukunft des ArbeitsmarktsWie sieht die Arbeitswelt von morgen aus und welchen Einfluss hat die Digitalisierung auf unsere Jobaussichten? In der aktuellen Folge von “Bits and Pieces” diskutiert Gastgeberin Nora mit dem Informatikstudenten Joshua darüber, wie sich die Joblandschaft durch den technologischen Fortschritt verändert. Wie können wir durch die Digitalisierung nachhaltiger arbeiten und welche Kompetenzen sind in der Zukunft gefragt? Schaltet ein und erfahrt, welche Chancen und Herausforderungen die Zukunft bieten könnte.
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Arntz, M., Gregory, T., & Zierahn, U. (2020). Digitalisierung und die Zukunft der Arbe...
2024-12-1718 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Ronald Asiimwe | Emotionally Focused Healing in a Cross-Cultural ContextMy guest today is Dr. Ronald Asiimwe. Dr. Ron is an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota in the College of Education and Human Development. He has research and clinical experience in both the U.S. and in his home country of Uganda. His research integrates multicultural perspectives to understand and explore the mental and relational health needs of African families and communities. Driven by his passion for cross-cultural exchange knowledge of evidence-based interventions, Dr. Ron pioneered trainings in emotionally focused therapy (EFT) in Uganda and Kenya. He is currently conducting research to explore the cultural acceptability and...
2024-12-1550 min
The Wise Effort ShowHolding Space for Yourself and Others With Thomas Parkes"What does it mean to hold space for someone?" In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, host Dr. Diana Hill sits down with therapist and musician Tom Parkes to explore the concept of holding space for yourself and other people. Tom shares his experiences producing his new album, which reflects on the therapeutic process and personal growth. Through an intimate conversation, they discuss themes of vulnerability, the challenges of becoming a parent, and the evolving significance of personal songs over time. Tom also opens up about the importance of self-compassion. The episode highlights the interplay between holding space...
2024-12-0951 minWise EffortHolding Space for Yourself and Others With Thomas Parkes"What does it mean to hold space for someone?" In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, host Dr. Diana Hill sits down with therapist and musician Tom Parkes to explore the concept of holding space for yourself and other people. Tom shares his experiences producing his new album, which reflects on the therapeutic process and personal growth. Through an intimate conversation, they discuss themes of vulnerability, the challenges of becoming a parent, and the evolving significance of personal songs over time. Tom also opens up about the importance of self-compassion. The episode highlights the interplay between holding space...
2024-12-0951 min
Mentally FlexibleDonna Jackson Nakazawa | Neuroscience-Based Practices for TraumaMy guest today is Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Donna is an award-winning science journalist and author of eight books exploring the connections between emotions, trauma, and health, offering you new pathways to healing. Her book, Girls on the Brink: Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media, was named a best book of 2022 by The Washington Post. Her newest book, The Adverse Childhood Experiences Guided Journal (foreword by Nedra Glover Tawwab), offers targeted writing techniques to help readers recognize the effects of childhood adversity and reset their brain's internal stories for neurobiological resilience. Her...
2024-12-0155 min
Mentally FlexibleJennifer Kemp, MPsych | Understanding Neurodiversity & Living AuthenticallyMy guest today is Jennifer Kemp MPsych. Jennifer Kemp is a clinical psychologist based in Adelaide, Australia. Her neurodiversity-affirming approach is founded on her own experience of being late-diagnosed as Autistic and an ADHDer with the experiences of her clients and the latest research. In her therapeutic practice and when training other therapists, Jennifer recognises and accepts the unique differences and strengths of people with different neurotypes. Building on the social and human rights models of disability, Jennifer weaves together acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with compassion-focused approaches to help her clients improve their mental health and develop greater...
2024-11-1756 min
The Upper RoomBonus Episode: Responding to the Assisted Dying BillHenry and Paul are joined by Dr Tom Parkes to discuss a compassionate, Christian response to the Assisted Dying Bill which is due to come to parliament on 29th November 2024. This episode we ask: What is assisted dying? Why is it being proposed? What is the Christian response? What are the specific ethical concerns? For more information check out: https://care.org.uk/cause/assisted-suicide https://youtu.be/cHqdgikGFw4?si=sb5ove0wYog8kUQr https://www.carenotkilling.org.uk/about/ Ask a quesiton: sildo.com #STCLEMENTS www...
2024-11-1158 min
Mentally FlexibleProfessor Ross White | How A Flexible Mind Can Help You ThriveMy guest today is Professor Ross White. Ross is award-winning clinical psychologist who specializes in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of adults working in high-performance environments. He is also an expert in global mental health and has conducted research in collaborations with the World Health Organization and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. He is currently Professor of Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University Belfast, and is a director of Strive2Thrive, a training and consultancy organization.Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:- How Ross got in...
2024-11-0354 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Charles Schaeffer | When Panic HappensMy guest today is Dr. Charles Schaeffer aka Dr Chuck. Dr. Chuck is a clinical psychologist and author of the new book, When Panic Happens: Short Circuit Anxiety & Fear in the Moment. Dr. Chuck completed his training at New York University and is in private practice in New York City. He has over 15 years of experience providing strength-focused, evidence-based therapy to help individuals overcome sleep, mood, and anxiety disorders to thrive at work and at home. He has been an adjunct clinical faculty member at NYU for over a decade supervising hundreds of counselors and therapists. His rese...
2024-10-2059 min
Mentally FlexibleCory Richards | From Climbing Mountains to Consciously HealingMy guest today is Cory Richards. Cory is an internationally renowned photographer, filmmaker, and author of new memoir, The Color of Everything. He is the first and only American to climb one of the world’s 8000m peaks in winter. His documentation of the climb and aftermath of the experience was made into the award-winning documentary COLD and appeared on the cover of the 125th anniversary issue of National Geographic. Richards is a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Photographer Fellow, and a two-time recipient of an Explorers Grant. He has an active speaking career, in which he speaks ab...
2024-10-0658 min
Mentally FlexibleMichaeleen Doucleff, PhD | Hunt, Gather, ParentMy guest today is Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD. Michaeleen is a global health correspondent for NPR’s Science Desk and the author of the New York Times bestseller Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. Michaeleen has a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Berkeley, California, and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Caltech. For the past decade, Doucleff has reported on disease outbreaks and children’s health for NPR. Before that, Doucleff was an editor at the journal Cell, where she wrote about the science behind...
2024-09-2259 min
Mentally FlexibleWillem Kuyken, PhD | Mindfulness for LifeMy guest today is Willem Kuyken, PhD. Willem is Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the University of Oxford, and Director of the Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre. He is an author, scientist and teacher. His work is focused on preventing depression and promoting human flourishing. He has published more than 150 peer reviewed scientific articles and was named by Web of Science as in the top 1% of the most cited scientists in the world in between 2019 and 2023. He is the author of the new book, Mindfulness for Life, which we discuss in this conversation.S...
2024-09-0853 min
Mentally FlexibleMatthieu Villatte, PhD | Relational Frame Theory (RFT) & ConsciousnessMy guest today is Matthieu Villatte, PhD. Matthieu is a psychology trainer and consultant who obtained his doctoral degree in psychology in France, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Nevada under the mentorship of Steven Hayes, PhD. Matthieu Villatte is the author of numerous books and chapters on mindfulness, acceptance, experiential therapies, and contextual behavioral science, such as the first manual published in French on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mastering the Clinical Conversation: Language as Intervention. He is also a peer-reviewed trainer in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy recognized by the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (A...
2024-08-2500 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. William Miller | Charting a Path Through Uncertain TimesMy guest today is Dr. William Miller - Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Miller is a codeveloper of Motivational Interviewing (MI) which has been implemented and researched in an array of settings over the past 4 decades. Dr. Miller’s research has focused particularly on the treatment and prevention of addictions and more broadly on the psychology of change. He is a recipient of two career achievement awards from the American Psychological Association and has published 65 books and over 400 articles and chapters. Dr. Miller’s new book is called 8 Ways to Hope...
2024-08-1159 min
Mentally FlexibleAlec Pollard, PhD | When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health TreatmentMy guest today is Alec Pollard, PhD. Alec is founding director of the Center for OCD & Anxiety-Related Disorders at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, and professor emeritus of family and community medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a licensed psychologist with a special interest in the study and treatment of individuals with anxiety and emotional disorders who refuse or otherwise fail to benefit from evidence-based treatment. Alec has authored or coauthored more than one hundred publications and leads the Family Consultation Team at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute.Some of...
2024-07-2154 min
Mentally FlexibleStephanie Catella, PsyD | Cultivating Emotional IntelligenceMy guest today is Stephanie Catella, PsyD. Steph is a clinical psychologist with expertise in transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma, anxiety, and building emotional intelligence. After completing fellowships at the San Francisco VA and University of California San Francisco, she codirected the Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy clinic. In addition to her private practice, she is the author of an FDA approved prescription digital therapeutic for Fibromyalgia, and is a consultant and content creator for innovative mental health and tech companies. Dr. Catella is a coauthor of The Emotional Intelligence Skills Workbook which we explore in this episode.
2024-07-0756 min
Mentally FlexibleAdam Alter | Getting Unstuck When It Matters MostAdam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business with an affiliated appointment in the NYU’s Psychology Department. Adam is the New York Times bestselling author of two books: Irresistible (March, 2017), which considers why so many people today are addicted to so many behaviors, from incessant smart phone and internet use to video game playing and online shopping, and Drunk Tank Pink (2013), which investigates how hidden forces in the world around us shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. His latest book, Anatomy of Breakthrough, explores how people get stuck in life and...
2024-06-2356 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Frank Anderson | Authenticity, Trauma, and HealingMy guest today is Dr. Frank Anderson, MD. Frank is a Harvard Medical School school trained psychiatrist, therapist, speaker, author, and trauma specialist. He has spent the past three decades studying neuroscience and trauma treatment, serving as a leader within the Internal Family Systems therapy model. His latest book is an incredible memoir called, To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation.Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:- How truth and authenticity guided the writing of Frank’s memoir - How shame can be an indicator of our...
2024-06-0345 min
A Healthy Push132: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety With Tom ParkesTom Parkes is a psychotherapist and trainer who is passionate about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)!ACT Therapy is type of mindful psychotherapy that blends mindfulness strategies with behavioral techniques to help individuals live more meaningful lives.As someone who struggled with anxiety and agoraphobia for over a decade, the principles of ACT resonated deeply with me, and mirrored much of my own therapy journey when I was working to recover. Together we discussed: What is ACT Therapy?The difference between CBT and ACT TherapyExposure therapyWhat values driven action looks like in...
2024-06-0343 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Mark Shrime, MD | The Transformative Power of PurposeMy guest today is Dr. Mark G. Shrime, MD. Dr. Mark is the International Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Ships and a Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. He is the author of Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose (Hachette 2022).He has spoken at the United Nations, WHO, Harvard, Princeton, and around the world addressing issues of healthcare inequity, moral injury in the healthcare workforce, and the non-health outcomes of health policies. In 2018, he was awarded the Arnold P. Gold Humanism...
2024-05-2052 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Carrie Hayward | The Being Human CollectionMy guest today is Dr. Carrie Hayward. Carrie is a clinical psychologist and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) specialist from Australia dedicated to helping individuals lead more meaningful lives. Carrie is also an author and has recently published the amazing Being Human series, a collection of four narratives that delve into the complexities of our shared human experience. The Being Human series seeks to equip readers with the psychological resilience and flexibility needed to live meaningful lives even through difficulty. The four books each focus on a different aspect of the human condition, providing teachings and practical processes for...
2024-04-281h 07
Tame the Mobile BeastHow OVO’s Mobile App is Tackling Climate Change Featuring Harry Parkes, VP of ProductIn this week’s episode of Masters of Max, Tom Butta welcomes Harry Parkes, VP of Product at OVO, a major energy supplier based in Bristol, England. Harry brings a wealth of experience from the product and design fields, and is at the forefront of boosting consumer engagement and facilitating the transition towards sustainable energy use at OVO. Founded over a decade ago, OVO emerged as a challenger in the UK energy sector and now boasts 4M customers.The conversation dives deep into the philosophical and practical aspects of product design and management. Harry underscores the importance of...
2024-04-1730 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Brian Thompson & Dr. Brian Pilecki | ACT-Informed ExposureMy guests today are Brian Thompson, PhD and Brian Pilecki, PhD, two of the authors of ACT-Informed Exposure for AnxietyBrian L. Thompson, PhD, is a licensed psychologist; and director of the anxiety clinic at Portland Psychotherapy in Portland, OR. He specializes in working with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and has published research in these areas.Brian C. Pilecki, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at Portland Psychotherapy who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, trauma, and matters related to the use of psychedelics. Brian also has...
2024-04-1447 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Marina Rosenthal | High Conflict CouplesMy guest today is Dr. Marina Rosenthal. Marina is a licensed psychologist dedicated to serving high-conflict couples. She earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oregon, where she received extensive hands’ on supervision and further honed her skills in the VA system working with veterans and their partners with concurrent and complex struggles. Marina now runs a private practice and is thoroughly trained in Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), an empirically supported treatment which has many similarities to ACT.Some of the topics we explore include:- How Marina got into working with hi...
2024-03-3155 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Diana Hill | Self-Compassion for Wise EffortMy guest today is Diana Hill, PhD. Diana is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill and author of The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, The ACT Daily Journal, and the upcoming book Wise Effort, Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can grow fulfilling and impactful lives.Some of the topics we explore include:- The value in stretching outside of our comfort zone- Ways to help carry the heaviness...
2024-03-1058 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Steven C Hayes | Moving Beyond the DSMMy guest today is Dr. Steven C. Hayes. Steven Hayes is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and President of the Institute for Better Health, a 45-year old charitable organization dedicated to better mental and behavioral health. With 47 books and nearly 700 scientific articles published, Dr. Hayes is one of the most cited psychologists in the world as he continues to innovate in the field of psychology. He is the developer of Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).Some of the topics we explore include: - T...
2024-02-251h 09
Mentally FlexibleAnna Lembke, MD | Finding Balance in the Age of IndulgenceMy guest today is Anna Lembke, MD. Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice.Her new book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence was an...
2024-02-1149 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Jud Brewer | Why We Eat When We're Not HungryMy guest today is Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Jud is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor. He is the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. His new book is called The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat Wh...
2024-01-2850 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Sarah Pegrum | ACT, Loss, and Body Image StrugglesMy guest today is Dr. Sarah Pegrum. Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist and ACT Peer-Reviewed Trainer who has been working in the field of body image, weight stigma, and eating disorders for over 15 years. Dr. Pegrum is the outgoing president of the Atlantic Canada Chapter of ACBS. She is also the author of the new book, Break the Binds of Weight Stigma: Free Yourself from Body Image Struggles Using Acceptance and Commitment TherapySome of the topics we explore include: - Dr. Pegrum's move from Australia to Canada- How she was f...
2024-01-1451 min
Mentally FlexibleSteve Haberlin, PhD | Meditation in the College ClassroomMy guest today is Steve Haberlin, PhD. Steve is a researcher and academic who has studied mindfulness and meditation in higher education settings for the past decade. As an assistant professor in the College of Community Innovation & Education at the University of Central Florida, he currently researches meditation practices with undergraduates. Steve’s most recent book is called Meditation in the College Classroom, which we discuss in this episode.Some of the topics we explore include: - How Steve first got into meditation and mindfulness- The benefits of meditation on unhelpful min...
2024-01-0154 min
The Assorted Digital Ramblings Podcast#19 - The Big Talking Points from 2023 - AI, Political Instability and a Cost of Living Crisis and their Impact on Marketing2023 has been another tough year for marketing. The rise of AI, political instability across the globe and of course in the UK and the cost of living crisis have all had major impacts on our industry. Join Chris and Liv as they walk through the big talking points from the past annum and as we say goodbye to Olivia as she moved on to pastures new.
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2023-12-181h 04
Mentally FlexibleOliver Burkeman | Time Management for MortalsMy guest today is Oliver Burkeman. Oliver is the author of the New York Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, which is about embracing the finite nature of life and finally getting around to what matters most. He is also the author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking and Help!: How to Be Slightly Happier, Slightly More Successful and Get a Bit More Done. For many years Oliver wrote a popular column on psychology for The Guardian called, This Column Will Change Your Life. He currently writes a newsletter called, The I...
2023-12-1058 min
Mentally FlexibleDr. Scott Barry Kaufman | Security, Growth, and TranscendenceMy guest today is Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman. Scott is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist He is among the top 1% most cited scientists in the world for his groundbreaking research on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. He is the founder and director of the Center for Human Potential and the author of several books, including “Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization.” Scott is also the host of The Psychology Podcast, which frequently ranks as the #1 psychology podcast and has over 30 million downloads.Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: - The in...
2023-11-2651 min
Mentally FlexibleBen Eckstein, LCSW | Worrying Is OptionalMy guest today is Ben Eckstein, LCSW. Ben is a therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Spectrum Disorders. He is the owner and director of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center in Durham, North Carolina. In addition to his clinical work, Ben is also an accomplished speaker, trainer, and is the author of the new book, Worrying is Optional: Break the Cycle of Anxiety and Rumination That Keeps You Stuck. He also serves on the board of OCD North Carolina, the state affiliate of the International OCD Foundation.Some of the topics we explore...
2023-11-1256 min
Mentally FlexibleJill Stoddard PhD | Imposter No MoreMy guest today Jill Stoddard, PhD. Jill is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. She is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors, Be Mighty, and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career. Jill’s writing has appeared in places like The Washington Post and Psychology Today, and she regularly appears on podcasts and other media outlets. Some of the topics we explore include:- Jill’s new book, Imposter No Mo...
2023-10-2900 min
CBFA PodcastS3 E4 Week 5 ReviewKevin joins James and Cole to discuss the week 5 action in the Calgary Bantam Football Association. The Cowboys and Wildcats remain perfect while the Colts and Raiders are both a game behind.
The guys discuss the Hilltoppers forfeit, and speculate whether they'll be able to field a team this Sunday. They also discuss regulation footballs, and the CBFA tiebreaker system.
Special guest: Volunteer Coordinator Tom Langlois
Produced by James Parkes
Music by Russian Fingers
2023-09-2742 minMentally FlexibleDr. Patricia Zurita Ona | Living Flexibly, Fearing Failure & Connecting To A Deeper SelfMy guest today is Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, or 'Dr Z' as she is commonly known. She a clinical psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, and adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, and emotion regulation problems. Dr Z is the founder of East Bay Behavior Therapy Center, a therapy practice, where she runs an intensive outpatient program integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). She is the creator of “ACT beyond OCD,” an online class for people that want to augment their ACT and ERP skills for tackling OCD. In addition to her clinical work, Dr Zurita Ona...
2023-09-0455 minThe Assorted Digital Ramblings Podcast#18 - Thready or Not - The Arrival of Threads and the Ever Changing Social Media Landscape as Twitter becomes XThreads has arrived and Twitter's changing - Social Media as we know it is evolving right in front of our eyes. What can we expect for the future of Elon's platform, and how can Threads catch up? What does it mean for marketers? Learn more in the latest episode of The Assorted Digital Ramblings podcast.
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2023-08-021h 17Mentally FlexibleLeidy Klotz | The Untapped Science of LessMy guest today is Leidy Klotz. Leidy is a Professor at the University of Virginia, with appointments in Engineering, Architecture, and Business. He studies the science of design: how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. He has secured over $10 million in competitive funding to support this new area of research. To share research insights with those who can use them, he has written more than 80 articles and two books. His most recent book is called Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.Some of the topics we explore include:...
2023-05-2855 minMentally FlexibleYael Schonbrun PhD | Work, Parent, ThriveMy guest today is Yael Schonbrun, PhD. Yael is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor at Brown University, and co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock. Yael’s academic research explores the interaction between relationship problems and mental health conditions. She has authored chapters in several books and has written dozens of scientific articles. In her private practice, writing, and podcasting, Yael uses evidence-based science to help individuals and couples learn to manage work, parenting, and marriage in more effective and fulfilling ways. She draws upon treatments that integrate ancient Eastern philosophy with scientifically backed practices. Yael’s writing on work, parent...
2023-03-2557 minMentally FlexibleDavid Juncos & Elvire de Paiva e Pona | ACT for MusiciansMy guests today are David Juncos and Elvire de Paiva e Pona.David Juncos is a clinical psychologist based in Philadelphia, PA. He works with individuals on clinical issues ranging from anxiety to mood and substance use disorders He is also on faculty with the Voice Study Centre in the UK, where he lectures on topics such as peak performance and statistics/research design, and trains music teachers in using ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) principles to address performance anxiety and enhance music performance.Based in Vienna, Elvire de Paiva e Pona is a classically...
2023-01-2955 minMentally FlexibleTamar Black, PhD | ACT for Treating ChildrenMy guest today is Tamar Black, Ph.D. Tamar is an educational and developmental psychologist in Melbourne, Australia. She has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and parents. Tamar has extensive experience providing clinical supervision to early career and highly experienced psychologists. She also provides training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clinicians and teacher. Tamar is the author of ACT for Treating Children, which we will be discussing today.Some of the topics we explore include:- How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy first came into her life- The important roles Russ...
2022-12-181h 00Mentally FlexibleDr. Steven C Hayes Returns! | Death, Meaning, and Dispelling "Normal"My guest today is Dr. Steven C. Hayes. Steven Hayes is a Nevada Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada. An author of 47 books and nearly 670 scientific articles, his career has focused on an analysis of the nature of human language and cognition and the application of this to the understanding and alleviation of human suffering. He is the developer of Relational Frame Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), He is also a co-developer of Process-Based Therapy (PBT), a new approach to evidence-based therapies more generally, which we discuss in this episode.Some of...
2022-09-261h 23Mentally FlexibleDr. Ron Siegel | The Extraordinary Gift of Being OrdinaryMy guest today is Dr. Ron Siegel. Ron is an author and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, where he has taught for over 35 years. He is a long time student of mindfulness meditation and serves on the Board of Directors and faculty of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He teaches internationally about the application of mindfulness practice in psychotherapy and other fields, and maintains a private clinical practice in Lincoln, MassachusettsSome of the topics we explore include:-What process behind Dr. Siegel’s new book, The Extraordinary Gift of Being Or...
2022-08-031h 02Mentally FlexibleJennifer Kemp, MPsych | ACT for PerfectionismMy guest today is Jennifer Kemp, MPsych. Jennifer is a clinical psychologist who works with adults and adolescents on issues such as perfectionism, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (ODC), eating disorders, and chronic illness. Jennifer uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people notice their experiences, make conscious choices “in the moment,” and move toward a fulfilling life.Some of the topics we explore include:-- How Jennifer’s own story informs her new book, The ACT Workbook for Perfectionism- The underlying processes of perfectionism and how metaphor can be used to understand them...
2022-05-241h 01
2NM BreakfastTom Furey - Parkes Elvis FestivalThe annual Parkes Elvis Festival has moved to a cooler date in the calendar. Tom lives in the area and he gave us a sense of what to expect from the annual celebration of the 'King of Rock n Roll'.
2022-04-1205 min
The Cacophony SessionsBONUS - The Young One (featuring Taylor Parkes of Chart Music Podcast)Two weeks after everyone else, The Cacophony Sessions weighs in on the Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan & Spotify debate by dedicating one of our bonus episodes to the mythical Canadian singer-songwriter and his massive discography - from Crosby, Stills Nash & Young to Buffalo Springfield. Usual voices Dan Whitell and Tom are joined by the illustrious music writer Taylor Parkes, as we do our best to choose Neil Young's best songs and albums; the best Neil Young covers; our thoughts on the recent controversy and everything in between from George Michael: rap...
2022-03-151h 37Mentally FlexibleDr. Diana Hill Returns! | Living in ProcessMy guest today is Diana Hill, Ph.D. Diana is a clinical psychologist and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get unstuck and live fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is also the host of the podcast Your Life in Process, and she offers regular teachings in compassion and ACT through Insight LA and Mindful Heart Programs and Instagram.Through her online teachings, executive coaching, clinical supervision, and private therapy practice, she encourages clients to build psychological flexibility so that they can live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. She completed her undergraduate work at UC Santa Barbara...
2022-03-0658 minMentally FlexibleBilly Ryan | ACT in SportMy guest today is Billy Ryan. Billy is a performance psychology consultant located in Savannah, GA who works with the military, sports teams, and individuals at the highschool/club, NCAA, NAIA, and the professional level. He specializes in applying ACT and behavior science to increase meaning and performance in a given context.Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:- How Billy first got into using ACT for sport performance- The importance of language and messaging in sports - The use of ACT Matrix in Billy’s work with athletes
2022-01-161h 07Mentally FlexibleDr. Russ Harris | ACT: Past, Present, and FutureMy guest today is Dr. Russ Harris, author of the international best-selling self-help book ‘The Happiness Trap’, and a world-renowned trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Russ’s background is in medicine and now works in two different, yet complementary roles – as a therapist and as a coach. We discuss this life shift more in the episode.Since 2005, Russ has run over 700 two-day workshops and provided ACT training for almost 50,000 health professionals. He has authored four ACT textbooks (ACT Made Simple, Trauma Focused ACT, Getting Unstuck in ACT, ACT Questions & Answers), and four ACT-based self-hel...
2021-11-2155 min
Compete Like a ChampionGame Styles With Coach Tom GullicksonFormer US Davis Cup Captain Tom Gullickson joins the CLC team to discuss game styles. "Gully" shares where the game styles written in the PD journal came from, and the nuances of the different game styles. We also discussed match-ups between different game styles and what game style is most challenging for an all-court player. We finish the episode with Gully's thoughts on where the game is headed. Descriptions of the game styles are availabe via download of the USTA Player Development Journal at https://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/689/15/player_development_journal_2020.pdf Follow Dr. Larry and Coach...
2021-11-0147 minMentally FlexibleLouise Hayes PhD | ACT, Spirituality, and DNA-vMy guest today is Louise Hayes PhD. Louise is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and active humanitarian. She is the Past President of ACBS, and a peer-reviewed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT) trainer, and codeveloped of the evidence-based DNA-v model. She is the co-author of the best-selling books: Get Out of Your Mind and into your Life for Teenagers, The Thriving Adolescent, and Your Life Your Way. Louise is a clinician, working with adults and adolescents in private practice. Louise is also active community member, taking mental health professionals into the Himalaya to develop their mindfulness skills and raise...
2021-10-041h 01Mentally FlexibleBrenton | A Journey of TransitioningMy guest today is Brenton. Brenton is a Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Nurse who served 9 years in the US Army as a Combat Medic. He is now an advocate for the needs of the transgender community. Brenton is a personal friend going back to Elementary school and was graciously willing to share his story of understanding his identity and navigating the transitioning process. In this episode we explore: -When issues of identity first became conscious in elementary and middle school-How this led to significant life stressors throughout development-Brenton’s experiences first recei...
2021-09-1354 minMentally FlexibleJessica Lahey | The Addiction InoculationMy guest today is Jessica Lahey. Jessica is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed and The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. Over twenty years, Jess has taught every grade from sixth to twelfth in both public and private schools, and spent five years teaching in a drug and alcohol rehab for adolescents in Vermont. She currently serves as a recovery coach at Sana at Stowe, a medical detox and recovery center in Stowe, Vermont...
2021-08-231h 01Mentally FlexibleDr. Jud Brewer | Cultivating an Open AwarenessMy guest today is Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Jud is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor. He is the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. His new book is called “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to B...
2021-07-2655 minMentally FlexibleDebbie Sorensen PhD | Mindfulness, Vulnerability, and BurnoutMy guest today is Debbie Sorensen, PhD. Debbie is a psychologist in private practice in Denver, Colorado, and a part-time Clinical Research Psychologist at the Rocky Mountain VA MIRECC for Suicide Prevention. She co-created and co-hosts the popular psychology podcast Psychologists Off the Clock. Further, she is a co-author of the book ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Along with Diana Hill PhD who was also on the podcast). Debbie has presented her work nationally and internationally at ACBS World Conferences and has served as a lecturer in the psychology department at...
2021-07-1255 minMentally FlexibleRobyn Walser PhD | Holding Presence Through PainMy guest today is Robyn D. Walser, Ph.D. is the Director of TL Consultation Services, Associate Director at the National Center for PTSD and is Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. As a licensed psychologist, she maintains an international training, consulting and therapy practice.Dr. Walser is an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has co-authored 3 books on ACT including Learning ACT, The Mindful Couple and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. She also has expertise in traumatic stress and substance abuse and has authored a...
2021-06-0755 minMentally FlexibleNathalia Freitas | Healing Through Self-Acceptance and AuthenticityMy guest today is Nathalia Freitas. Nathalia is the creator of Loving My Dots, a space she created to promote connection among diversity. Nathalia was born with Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, which is a non-genetic birthmark that can form on a person’s body. This left a birthmark covering 40% of her face plus moles all over her body. Her case is an example of a giant nevus, which occurs only once in 500,000 births. From ages nine months to 13 years old, Nathalia had many surgeries to remove her facial Nevus. In 2018, Nathalia began sharing her story on social media, lea...
2021-05-2455 min
Arsenal Editor PodcastEpisode 12 - Willian Scores, Big Sam gets relegated, pigs can flyLayth form Gunner Fanzine and Tom joins us to discuss the 3-1 win against WBA last night and how this compares to the horrors of Thursday night, and we look to the future to see what we do next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1159 minMentally FlexibleDr. Miles Neale | Contemplative Psychology in a Modern ContextMy guest today is Dr. Miles Neale, PsyD. Miles is a Buddhist psychotherapist in private practice and founder of the two-year online Contemplative Studies Program. Author of Gradual Awakening, and co-editor of Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy, Miles is a faculty member of Tibet House (US) and Weill Cornell Medical College. With more than twenty years integrating the mind science and meditative practices of Tibetan Buddhism with psychotherapy, trauma research and neuroscience, Miles is a forerunner in the emerging field of contemplative psychotherapy, and leads pilgrimages around the Buddhist world.Some of the topics we discuss...
2021-05-101h 00Mentally FlexibleDr. Patricia Zurita Ona | ACT Beyond Your FearsMy guest today is Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, aka Dr. Z. Dr. Z is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California. She has significant experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with OCD, trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation problems. Dr. Z is the founder of the East Bay Behavior Therapy Center, a boutique therapy practice, where she runs an intensive outpatient program integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) to support clients getting stuck from obsessions, figure out what they care about, and do stuff that matters to them.Some of the topics we...
2021-04-2654 minMentally FlexibleDr. Rheeda Walker | The Unapologetic Guide To Black Mental HealthMy guest today is Dr. Rheeda Walker. Dr. Walker is a tenured professor in the department of psychology at the University of Houston. She has published more than fifty scientific papers on African American adult mental health, suicide risk, and resilience. Dr. Walker and her work has been in places like Good Morning America, The Washington Post, and CNN Health. In 2020 she released a new book called, The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, which we touch on in this episode.Some of the other topics explored in this episode include:- Th...
2021-04-1950 minMentally FlexibleMatthew Boone LCSW, Jennifer Gregg PhD, and Lisa Coyne PhD | The ACT Bathroom BookWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guests today are Matthew Boone LCSW, Jennifer Gregg PhD, and Lisa Coyne PhD, authors of the book, Stop Avoiding Stuff: 25 Microskills to Face Your Fears and Do It Anyway. This book draws on the model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, delivering accessible skills to help people face their fears and build a more meaningful life.In this episode we explore:- The origin story of their book, “Stop Avoiding Stuff”- The concept of “you do, you get” to better understand our behaviors - They each share personal...
2021-04-0549 minMentally FlexibleMatthias J Barker | Deconstructing Values, Faith, and LoveWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Matthias J Barker LMHCA, a psychotherapist from Spokane, WA. He holds a private counseling practice and utilizes evidence-based approaches in his clinical work with adults, children, and couples from all walks of life. Matthias also makes mental health content online and has amassed over a million followers on platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube (@matthiasjbarker). Matthias’ goal is to help the people he works with move towards health and what is meaningful in life amidst hardship.In this episode we explore a ton of topics, some of these in...
2021-03-2254 min
That's My Truth PodcastEllie Woodard: Social Work and Social JusticeIn this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Ellie Woodard. Ellie is a fellow UConn alum and social worker. We discuss her social work journey, living with chronic disease, and friendship.
Where to Find Ellie:
Instagram: elliewoodard_
Books:
Art and Power of Acceptance by Ashley Davis Bush
Podcast:
Mentally Flexible with Tom Parkes
Shows:
Grey's Anatomy
2021-03-181h 15Mentally FlexibleDiana Hill, PhD | Cultivating a Psychologically Flexible LifeWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Diana Hill, Ph.D. Diana is a clinical psychologist and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get unstuck and live fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is also a co-host of the popular podcast, Psychologists Off the Clock where she has interviewed leaders in the field of psychology, mindfulness, and wellness. Through her online teachings, executive coaching, clinical supervision, and private therapy practice Diana encourages clients to build psychological flexibility so that they can live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. Diana has a knack for unpacking co...
2021-03-1553 minMentally FlexibleDr. Mariel Buquè | Healing Intergenerational WoundsWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Dr. Mariel Buquè. Dr. Buquè is a Columbia University-trained licensed psychologist, holistic mental health expert, and sound bath meditation healer. Her work centers on helping people heal their whole selves through holistic mental wellness practices and on healing wounds of intergenerational trauma.In this episode we explore a range of topics including: - Books that have influenced Dr. Buquè throughout her life - What first sparked Dr. Buquè interest in intergenerational trauma - We dive deeper into both the nature and nature...
2021-03-0149 minMentally FlexibleCory Allen | Spiritual Wisdom for Daily LifeMy guest today is Cory Allen. Cory is an author, podcast host, meditation teacher and audio engineer from Austin, Texas.His podcast, The Astral Hustle, where he discusses mindfulness, neuroscience, and philosophy has been featured by the New York Times. He has written a book called Now is the Way which explores an unconventional approach to modern mindfulness. Cory has also created an amazing meditation course called Release Into Now - I was first introduced to Cory when I took his course several years ago.We explore a range of topics in this episode including:
2021-02-2253 minMentally FlexibleDr. David Puder MD | The Hero's Journey & The UnconsciousWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Dr. David Puder. Dr. Puder is a board certified psychiatrist and host of the amazing Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast. If you are a mental health professional, I highly suggest this podcast. Each episode is so well researched and presented that it is like going to a training each time you listen. Dr. Puder was most recently on faculty at Loma Linda University where he was the medical director of a partial program and intensive outpatient program. Towards the end of the episode, we talk about his recent relocation across country and...
2021-02-0857 minMentally FlexibleJill Stoddard PhD | Being Mighty and Values-DrivenMy guest today is Jill Stoddard PhD. Jill is the founder and director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management in San Diego, CA. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for anxiety and related issues. Jill cohosts a great podcast called Psychologists Off the Clock which I highly suggest for anyone interested in topics related to ACT. She also is an author and has written two books including The Big Book of ACT Metaphors and Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and...
2021-02-0151 minMentally FlexibleJake Klar | Songwriting, Self-Criticism, and IntuitionWelcome to a special episode of Mentally Flexible with one of my favorite songwriters, Jake Klar. Have you ever had a song or album become the soundtrack to an important period of your life? That’s exactly what happened to me with Jake Klar's music. It was 2015 and I had just graduated from college. With no idea of what was to come next in life, I loaded up my bike with some clothes and camping gear and started peddling north from Central CT. 300 miles and several baby wipe showers later, I made it to Burlington, VT. My fir...
2021-01-2554 minMentally FlexibleAlysse Loomis PhD, LCSW | Early Childhood Trauma and the Education SystemWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Dr. Alysse Loomis. Alysse is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah in the College of Social Work. She also has experience as a clinician specializing in early childhood trauma. Alysse’s current research explores the impact of early childhood trauma and other adversity. She is interested in identifying mechanisms through which childhood adversity contributes to educational and health disparities as well as understanding how natural systems of care, such as schools, can be leveraged to prevent future adversity exposure and support child well-being.In this episode we...
2021-01-1850 minMentally FlexibleDr. Menije Boduryan | Biculturalism, Self-Narratives, and PerfectionismWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner. Dr. Menije is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in California. While Dr. Menije has experience in a number of different clinical areas, she has made perfectionism a main area focus of her work. Dr. Menije as a beautiful way of using her own life experience to inform her work as a psychologist. In this episode we explore: - Dr. Menije’s immigration to America from Turkey as a teenager- How this led to self stories of inadequacy - Her p...
2021-01-1156 minMentally FlexibleKyle Buller | The Transpersonal ExperienceWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Kyle Buller. Kyle is a clinical mental health counselor and co-host of the wonderful podcast, Psychedelics Today. Kyle’s interest in exploring non-ordinary states of consciousness began when he was 16-years-old when he had a near-death experience that changed his life - we talk about this more in the episode. Since then, Kyle has earned his B.A. in Transpersonal Psychology, where he studied areas like shamanism, plant medicine, Holotropic Breathwork, and psychedelic psychotherapy. Kyle completed his M.S. in clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis in soma...
2021-01-0454 minMentally FlexibleTracy McCubbin | External Clutter, Internal BlocksWelcome back to episode 7 of Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Tracy McCubbin. She is author of the book Making Space, Clutter Free and is a regularly featured expert on decluttering in the media, including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and Goop. I was interested in speaking with Tracy because there is no doubt that our inner and outer worlds are interconnected, so the way we relate to our homes can teach us a lot about our psychology and mental health. Tracy’s work goes deeper than just simply how to organize your home, she helps people un...
2020-12-2155 minMentally FlexibleDr. Dennis Tirch | Eastern Wisdom, Western MindWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Dr. Dennis Tirch. He is a clinical psychologist and Founding Director The Center for Compassion Focused Therapy. He has been described as one of the country's foremost leaders in compassion training in evidence-based psychotherapy.Dr. Tirch is an author of 6 books and numerous peer reviewed articles on mindfulness, acceptance and compassion. He also has a rich personal history of spiritual practice that we dive into in this podcast. I was so happy to discover Dennis and his work as he has such a beautiful way of integrating eastern...
2020-12-1459 minMentally FlexibleJames Fox | Prison Yoga ProjectWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guest today is James Fox, Founding Director of Prison Yoga Project. I met James several years ago when I attended one of his trainings to learn more about trauma-informed yoga and how it can be implemented in prisons. James is a pioneer in this area as he began teaching yoga to incarcerated individuals in San Quentin Prison in 2002 and ultimately founding the Prison Yoga Project. Since then James has trained thousands of teachers who have replicated PYP's methodology in 28 states and many other countries. He is also the author of Yoga: a Path...
2020-12-0752 minMentally FlexiblePaul Gilmartin | Trauma, Boundaries, and ComedyWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Paul Gilmartin. Paul is a stand-up comedian, television personality, and podcast host. He was the long time host of the TV show, Dinner and a Movie, on TBS. As a comedian he has a Comedy Central Presents special, performed on the Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and is a frequent guest on the Adam Carolla show. Paul is the host and executive producer of the very popular podcast, The Mental Illness Happy Hour - which is one of my favorite podcasts. Paul has a very powerful story of experiencing childhood...
2020-11-3048 minMentally FlexibleKimberley Quinlan LMFT | OCD and Self-CompassionWelcome back to Mentally Flexible! In this episode I speak with Marriage and Family Therapist, Kimberley Quinlan. Kimberley specializes in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other related disorders. She has previously served as the Clinical Director of the OCD Center of Los Angeles and currently runs a private practice.Kimberley has been featured in many world known media outlets, such as LA Times, Wall Street Journal, and many of my favorite podcasts. She is the host of her own podcast, Your Anxiety Toolkit and has an amazing instagram page full of resources that I s...
2020-11-2347 minMentally FlexibleDr. Kelly Wilson | Suffering and MeaningWelcome to episode 2 of Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Dr. Kelly Wilson. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Mississippi in the department of psychology. He is the author of 11 books and more than 100 articles and chapters. He is also cofounder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT. If you listened to episode 1, you got to know the other cofounder of ACT, Dr. Steven Hayes. In this conversation we dive into a range of topics including:- the ubiquitous nature of suffering- the cost of concealing our pain- Kel...
2020-11-1855 minMentally FlexibleDr. Steven C Hayes | Transcendence, Belonging, and Psychological FlexibilityWelcome to episode 1 of Mentally Flexible! On this episode I speak with Dr. Steven C Hayes and I couldn’t be more excited! Steven Hayes is a Foundation Professor at the University of Nevada. He is pioneer in the psychology field and has had a tremendous impact in the domain of psychotherapy. He is the author 46 books and nearly 650 scientific articles. He is a cofounder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which is the form of therapy I use with my clients. He is absolutely one of the people who inspires me most in the world and I could no...
2020-11-1154 min
The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United PodcastEpisode 17 - Exeter City (A) L2 PreviewIt's Episode 17 of THE BRUNTON BUGLE and the lads are enjoying United's unbeaten run as this mad run of Sat-Tues-Sat games continues!Lee and Dan take a look back at the key talking points from the midweek 3-1 win over Morecambe, including a look at how United's aggressive play gave them a quick start in the game and George Tanner's continuing improved performances.After that, there's a look ahead to the long trip down the M6 and M5 to take on Exeter City - there's some chat about the ex-Blues in the Grecians sq...
2020-10-3042 min
The Constant Reader Podcast - The Canon of Stephen KingEpisode Six - w/Tom Holland - Interview with Fright Night, Child's Play and Stephen King's Thinner DirectorVery happy to have the legendary Tom Holland on the podcast, speaking to us from the United States. We discuss his new book The Notch (links below, buy it, it's a corker), the controversial ending of Thinner, and his life in the film industry including how his first job was to write a sequel to Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Plus, Tom gives us some great anecdotes about meeting and working with Stephen King himself.
Thanks to Jack Ulrich for setting up this interview.
https://thterrortime.com/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Notch-Tom-Holland/dp/1587677210
2020-08-0344 min
On the Line with Jenny RobbTom Parkes - USPTA Southern Board, Director of Tennis Pine Valley Country ClubIn this episode we discuss Tom's journey from a player to a high performance coach, his time as director of Egypt's National Junior Tennis Program, what the USPTA means to him, and much more!
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