Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Calm is Contagious and So is Everything Else – A Mind Expanding Conversation with Dr. Jerome

In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn Ostlund sits down with Dr. Jerome, a functional neurologist and author of The Brain-Based Enneagram, for a deep dive into the complexities of the human mind. Together, they explore the profound relationship between thoughts, emotions, and the subconscious mind, offering listeners valuable insights into how we can better understand and influence our own mental and emotional health.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Contagious Nature of Calm: Understanding how maintaining calm in difficult situations can influence others around us.
• Thoughts, Emotions, and Responsibility: A deep exploration of whether we are responsible for our thoughts and emotions, and how conscious awareness plays a role.
• Nature, Nurture, and Conditioning: How our environment and upbringing shape our mental and emotional responses.
• Conscious vs. Unconscious Processes: The distinction between what we are aware of and the vast majority of mental processes that operate beneath our conscious awareness.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: The concept of internalized versions of ourselves and how they inform our current behaviors and mental states.
• Neurological Development and Perception: The limited scope of our conscious perception and its implications for how we navigate life.
• Personal Growth and Mindfulness: Practical strategies for self-discovery and improving mental and emotional well-being.

Call to Action: If you or someone you know is in Arizona and could benefit from counseling, Glenn Ostlund, an intern therapist at Wellness Oasis Resource Center in Mesa, AZ, is available to help. Whether you're working through personal challenges or seeking to improve your mental and emotional well-being, Glenn is here to support you. The center accepts insurance, and your participation will also help Glenn complete the hours needed to graduate with his Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

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