Mind Your Mind - Joseph Tropper

Mind Your Mind - Joseph Tropper

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  • Episode 039 – 3 Steps for Letting Go of Emotional Baggage

    Summary:

    From childhood to present, all experiences contribute to the person you are now. You might not realize it, but somehow, you’re carrying a form of emotional baggage in your life. Why burden yourself in carrying these pains, frustrations, and traumas? Learn to let them go as Joseph teaches us his 3 steps to shedding this baggage.
    Time Stamped Show Notes:
    ● 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
    ● 00:24 – Today’s episode is about the 3 Steps for Letting Go of Emotional Baggage
    ● 00:36 – Thank you for your comments and questions! Connect with us at Mind Your Mind
    ● 01:09 – Joseph talks about what emotional baggage is
    ● 03:42 – Close your eyes and think about how much emotional baggage you’re carrying
    ● 04:12 – Come up with a number/amount of your baggage
    ● 05:06 – Step 1: Identify what’s in your baggage
    ● 06:26 – Step 2: Understand WHY you’re carrying it
    o 06:51 – Habit
    o 07:19 – Wanting the other person to admit their mistake
    o 07:50 – Mixed Feelings
    ● 08:52 – Step 3: Shed the baggage!
    ● 10:18 – Think about how much you’ve shed from listening to this episode
    ● 11:25 – Connect with us at Mind Your Mind

    3 Key Points:

    1. Recognize that everyone carries their own emotional baggage.
    2. Emotional baggage weighs you down!
    3. You don’t have to carry the baggage; give yourself a favor and let go of it!
      4. 12 min
    4. Episode 038 – Positive Thinking Starting Now

      Summary:

      Feeling down from time to time is normal in a person’s life and this feeling might be a result of an internal or an external trigger. It’s not always easy to just shrug off how you feel and sometimes you just have to give yourself time to feel that emotion before moving on. Today, Joseph shares with us the 9 ideas to positive thinking.
      Time Stamped Show Notes:
      ● 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
      ● 00:25 – Today’s episode is about starting positive thinking
      ● 00:43 – “We all feel down sometimes”
      ● 01:26 – “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Green
      ● 01:47 – The 9 Ideas to Positive Thinking
      o 01:54 – #1 Tune in to your heart and breathing
      o 03:41 – #2 Call a friend or expose yourself to social interaction
      o 04:13 – #3 Think about your past successes
      o 04:58 – #4 Sing, dance, or do yoga
      o 05:17 – #5 Take responsibility for your life
      o 05:52 – #6 Get some fresh air
      o 06:02 – #7 Surround yourself with positive people
      o 06:44 – #8 Despite all challenges, you’re still here
      o 07:25 – #9 Think about your goals in life
      ● 07:42 – Talk to a therapist, coach, or a trusted friend/family member
      ● 08:15 – Connect with us at Mind Your Mind

      3 Key Points:

      1. Feeling down is normal in a human being’s life.
      2. Things almost always pass, whatever you’re experiencing now, it won’t last forever.
      3. Get support when you need to — don’t be afraid to connect with others.
        4. 9 min
      4. Episode 037 – Loneliness: 6 Steps Out

        Summary:

        Humans are social creatures and being lonely is almost inevitable in a person’s lifetime. What people often don’t realize is, there’s no need to feel the loneliness — there are always people around who are willing to connect. Today’s podcast episode is about the 6 steps on how to get out of loneliness. Tune in as Joseph lists down these 6 steps and his tips in overcoming this feeling.
        Time Stamped Show Notes:
        ● 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
        ● 00:27 – Today’s episode is about the 6 steps out of loneliness
        ● 00:42 – Loneliness is REAL
        ● 00:54 – “Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty” — Mother Teresa
        ● 01:13 – Loneliness is something that people experience
        ● 01:54 – Step 1: Acknowledge your feelings
        ● 02:25 – Step 2: Self-Talk
        ● 03:39 – Step 3: Find meaning and focus
        ● 05:01 – Step 4: Look at your social setting
        o 05:37 – Social media does NOT take the place of friendships
        ● 05:56 – Step 5: Have a default reading, walking, and talking list
        ● 06:35 – Step 6: Do something kind to yourself or to another person
        ● 08:01 – Loneliness is NORMAL
        ● 08:14 – Connect with us at Mind Your Mind

        3 Key Points:

        1. Acknowledge that loneliness is a normal thing that people feel.
        2. Changing the negative self-talks to positive ones can make a huge impact.
        3. Reach out to people and find social connections.
          4. 9 min
        4. Episode 036 – 4 Lessons in the Search for Self

          Summary:

          How deep have you explored yourself? That’s one question any person should reflect about. Sometimes people don’t realize that the way they act and react to different things are caused by internal factors — these may be past experiences, prejudice, and sometimes instilled beliefs. Today, Joseph shares about the 4 lessons we all have to know in the search for ourselves. Listen to know what these 4 lessons are and how these can help us in moving forward with our lives.
          Time Stamped Show Notes:
          ● 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
          ● 00:25 – Today’s episode is about 4 lessons in the search for self
          ● 00:43 – Every day is an example of finding ourselves more
          ● 00:51 – The focus of this discussion will be based on Alice Miller’s works
          ● 01:33 – Joseph talks about Alice’s book, The Drama of the Gifted Child
          ● 03:00 – Lesson 1: There is a deep root of hurt in every one of us
          o 03:30 – In his work, Joseph sees child-parent dynamic where parents are powering giants over children
          o 04:28 – Understand that all people have this deep root
          ● 04:49 – Lesson 2: How are future events after childhood are influenced by our childhood traumas?
          o 06:18 – Parenting skills usually comes from past experiences
          ● 06:45 – Lesson 3: Break free
          o 07:21 – Start by recognizing your hurts
          o 08:30 – Human beings are not capable of giving unlimited love
          ● 08:49 – Lesson 4: Emotional freedom
          o 09:58 – Tap into yourself
          ● 10:35 – Please leave us a comment on Mind Your Mind and a review on iTunes

          3 Key Points:

          1. Understand that in every person, there is a deep root of hurt that can be affecting the way this person acts/reacts.
          2. Childhood traumas are not easy to deal with. Mourn over your traumas and be willing to let them go.
          3. No person/parent is perfect — accept the fact that no one could ever give us unlimited love, safety, and security the way we want to receive it.
            4. 11 min
          4. Episode 035 - 4 Questions to ask yourself

            Summary:

            In this episode, Joseph lists down the 4 questions you should be asking yourself. Life can be short and it’s a huge reason why we should live it the way we really want to. We’re all given just one life and one chance, and it’s up to us to make the most out of it. Listen as Joseph shares questions you should start asking yourself to know whether you’re living the life aligned to your purpose or not.
            Time Stamped Show Notes:
            ● 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
            ● 00:23 – Today’s episode is about the 4 questions to ask yourself
            ● 00:34 – “The unexamined life is not worth living” – Socrates
            ● 01:11 – The 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
            o 01:31 – What is my purpose?
            ▪ 01:43 – “Everyone wants to have something they want to live for”
            ▪ 02:46 – Even if you don’t think you have any idea on what your purpose is, you do — you just have to look deeper
            ▪ 04:04 – Take a moment to think about your purpose
            o 04:36 – Will it matter tomorrow?
            ▪ 05:06 – This will determine how you react
            o 05:36 – What is my legacy?
            ▪ 06:53 – Write what your legacy is and work towards that
            o 07:40 – What do I feel loved for right now?
            ● 08:40 – Send Joseph a message for your questions
            ● 09:00 – Please leave us a comment on Mind Your Mind and a review on iTunes

            3 Key Points:

            1. Examining your life is important in knowing what your purpose is and where you want to be.
            2. You’ll always know what your purpose is, you just have to listen to your inner voice.
            3. Before reacting to any situation, think if it will still matter tomorrow.
              4. 10 min
            4. Episode 034 – 6 Ingredients For a True Apology

              Summary:

              In this episode, Joseph talks about the apology. Interaction and relationships with people make mistakes and hurting others is inevitable. Even if hurting another person is not the intention, we have to realize that we all have to give and take. Listen as Joseph shares the 6 ingredients to help you deliver that true apology.
              Time Stamped Show Notes:
              ● 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
              ● 00:24 – Today’s episode is about the 6 ingredients to true apology
              ● 00:39 – It’s not easy to own mistakes but we all have to learn to apologize
              ● 01:01 – “Never ruin an apology with an excuse” – Benjamin Franklin
              ● 02:01 – The 6 Ingredients to True Apology
              o Rewind – take a pause and understand what happened
              o Remove Excuses – recognize that you have to be vulnerable in apologizing
              o Remorse – people want to hear an apology with 2 parts of remorse: regret and pain
              o Responsibility – own your mistake
              o Repair – make it up to the person
              o Repeat – be willing to constantly apologize and try to stay away from things that can hurt other people
              ● 09:10 – “It’s not easy to apologize”
              ● 09:38 – Amazing things happen when you apologize
              ● 10:11 – Please leave us a comment on Mind Your Mind and a review on iTunes

              3 Key Points:

              1. Being vulnerable to admit a mistake and give an apology isn’t easy but very rewarding.
              2. Learn to remove excuses when apologizing.
              3. Be willing to constantly apologize when you make a mistake.
                4. 11 min
              4. Episode 033 – 5 Ways to Overcome Blind Spots

                Summary:

                In this episode, Joseph lists down the 5 ways to overcome blindsightedness. While it’s true that people can never see everything in all things and situations, there are ways to get feedback and overcome blind spots in our lives. Sometimes, we just don’t know what we don’t know. Tune in to learn what 5 ways can help you avoid blind spots and how to do them.
                Time Stamped Show Notes:
                ● 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
                ● 00:24 – Today’s episode is about the ways to overcome blind spots
                ● 00:43 – “We all have blind spots in life”
                ● 01:22 – A quote from the book, Blindsight says, “To this day, I still don’t know what went wrong”
                ● 01:50 – Expect a discrepancy
                ● 02:37 – Joseph shares about the eye doctor story
                ● 03:47 – Be empathetic and sympathetic
                ● 04:36 – 5 Ways to Overcome Blind Spots
                o 04:40 – Ask a kid
                ▪ 05:04 – “Kids say things as it is”
                o 05:55 – Watch a video of yourself
                o 07:14 – Ask a co-worker or associate
                o 08:30 – Find a friend
                o 08:54 – Write down the 5 biggest complaints of those in your inner circle they have against you
                ● 09:45 – “You can learn what went wrong”
                ● 10:34 – Please leave us a comment on Mind Your Mind and a review on iTunes
                3 Key Points:

                1. All people have blindsightedness — we don’t see everything clearly in all situations.
                2. Learn to expect discrepancies.
                3. The way you see the world is not the same way others see it.
                  4. 11 min
                4. Episode 032 - 7 Myth-Busters About Boundaries
                  Episode Notes

                  Summary:

                  In this episode, Joseph talks about the 7 mythbusters about boundaries. Boundaries are set for a reason, and setting your boundaries as a person, should be on your terms. Having boundaries should not be a problem, it’s simply setting limits for yourself and for others in an appropriate and respectful way. Listen as Joseph shares what these 7 myths are, and what truths about boundaries you should know.
                  Time Stamped Show Notes:
                  ● 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
                  ● 00:22 – Today’s episode is the 7 mythbusters about boundaries
                  ● 00:54 – “You best teach others about healthy boundaries by enforcing yours on them.” – Bryant McGill
                  ● 01:14 – Myth #1: Boundaries mean that I’m selfish
                  o 01:28 – This myth is what parents impose on children
                  o 01:47 – Parents SHOULD set healthy boundaries
                  o 03:18 – “Boundaries do not mean you’re selfish if they’re executed properly and appropriately”
                  ● 03:30 – Myth #2: Boundaries mean that I’m a rebel
                  o 03:46 – Pushing boundaries doesn’t mean you’re a rebel
                  ● 04:15 – Myth #3: I will lose popularity
                  o 04:43 – Healthy boundaries mean not doing work or taking responsibility that isn’t yours
                  o 05:03 – Make sure to acknowledge other persons’ feelings if appropriate
                  o 05:14 – Relationships sometimes push boundaries
                  o 05:40 – Dealing with people with mental or emotional issues can confuse us with boundaries
                  ● 06:04 – Myth #4: Boundaries mean that I am angry
                  o 06:28 – “Every relationship has its expectations”
                  ● 07:45 – Myth #5: Others will hurt me with their boundaries
                  ● 08:09 – Myth #6: I will hurt others with my boundaries
                  ● 08:27 – Myth #7: Boundaries are not changeable
                  o 08:38 – Boundaries can be changed and modified
                  ● 09:26 – Let other people know boundaries by enforcing yours
                  ● 10:06 – Please leave us a comment on Mind Your Mind and a review on iTunes
                  3 Key Points:

                  1. Boundaries bring almost a negative sense to people but it actually promotes otherwise.
                  2. Setting up your boundaries don’t mean you’re selfish or you’re angry it’s just putting the line in between what’s okay and what’s not okay for you.
                  3. Having healthy boundaries is the way to teach other people to set theirs.
                    4. 11 min
                  4. Episode 031 - 4 Reasons to Love Your Life Today
                    Episode Notes

                    "Life is the flower for which love is the honey." – Victor Hugo

                    Summary:

                    Sometimes our lives get too much of the negatives, stresses, and unhappy experiences that we forget to make the most out of it. What happens in our environment affects how we live that we unconsciously forget what things are really meaningful to us. I will share with you 4 Reasons to love and appreciate your life.
                    The 4 P’s to Love Your Life Today – Focus on:
                    o Positive
                    o Present
                    o People
                    o Purpose
                    Put another way, it’s up to you how you prefer to remember them: The 4 G’s to Love Your Life Today – Focus on:
                    o Gratitude
                    o Grounding
                    o Group
                    o Goals

                    Focus on Positive and Gratitude. Look on the beautiful things in your life to appreciate it. “Focusing on the things that we have really helps us understand things” The brain is trained to look at the wrong and to try to fix things. The Tell-Tale Brain talks about how the brain categorizes things in order. Spend time thinking of the positive and thank God, the universe, or what you believe in for what you have. Positive thoughts make big changes.

                    Focus on the Present and Grounding. Not being in the present moment distracts us and prevents us from enjoying our lives. “The greatest gift you can give yourself is to be present.” Mindfulness is focusing on what you’re doing.

                    Focus on People and Groups. “We need to fill our life with love.” People become more generous and loving when they’re with people who make them feel good like family and friends. Socially isolated people tend to be less happy

                    Focus on Purpose and Goals. People with goals in life are more effective

                    3 Key Points:

                    1. You only get to live once – make the most out of it.
                    2. The way you see life depends on the things you focus on.
                    3. Live a happier, more fulfilled life by focusing on the things that matter to you most.

                      4. Resources Mentioned:

                      ● The Tell-Tale Brain – Book Joseph referenced on how the brain categorizes things
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                      9 min
                    4. Episode 030 - 6 Family Dynamics of Murray Bowen
                      Episode Notes

                      Summary:

                      In this episode, Joseph lists down Dr. Murray Bowen’s 6 Family Dynamics. Families, just like individuals, are different in their own ways. Conflicts are not a rare occurrence with parents, spouses, siblings or children. Recognizing these family dynamics and what affects families both internally and externally will help us get a better grasp understanding them better.
                      Time Stamped Show Notes:
                      ● 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
                      ● 00:22 – Today’s episode: 6 Family Dynamics of Dr. Murray Bowen
                      ● 00:40 – Dr. Murray Bowen’s family systems have a lot of insights that can be very helpful
                      ● 01:15 – Dr. Bowen (1913 - 1990) was a very famous American psychiatrist during WWII
                      ● 01:44 – He was a trailblazer who changed a lot of things in the norm
                      ● 02:03 – Dr. Bowen’s 6 Family Dynamics
                      o 02:19 – Triangulation – the smallest amount of conflict starts here
                      ▪ When a person brings in a third party (maybe children) to avoid issue or to turn attention to
                      o 04:22 – Differentiation of the self – main goals of therapy and life is to be autonomous and mature
                      o 05:27 – Emotional cut-off – avoiding topics and closeness to people who can’t provide it to you
                      o 06:02 – Family projection process – when emotional problems of a parent is transferred to a child
                      o 07:17 – Sibling positions – how birth order impacts personality and development
                      o 08:08 – Societal emotional process – external societal influences that create progressive or regressive behaviors
                      ● 09:00 – Once you start recognizing the patterns and dynamics of what’s going on, it would give you the chance to better understand your family members
                      ● 09:13 – If you need help or coaching, reach out to Joseph at Mind Your Mind
                      ● 09:27 – “Remember, you can only change yourself”
                      ● 09:48 – Please leave us a comment on Mind Your Mind and a review on iTunes

                      3 Key Points:

                      1. Understanding your family dynamics can often help you live a harmonious family life.
                      2. Society is a huge impact in influencing your family which creates either progressive or regressive behaviors.
                      3. You can’t change the way people are but you can change yourself.

                        4. Resources Mentioned:

                        ● Dr. Murray Bowen – An American psychiatrist who helped in the army during the WWII and created family theories that are still being taught today.

                        11 min

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