Pocket Therapist

Pocket Therapist

By Dr. Adam M. Moore, LMFTEducationSelf-Improvement
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Pocket Therapist episodes

  • Episode 13 – Window of Tolerance Part 2

    A follow-up conversation with Dan Solen about the window of tolerance. In this episode, we discuss ways to keep ourselves out of fight, flight, or freeze. We also talk about using mindful, physical movement to increase our window of tolerance.

    41 min
  • Episode 12 – Window of Tolerance Part 1

    We’ve all heard of “fight or flight.” But have you heard of the third option–freeze? Dan Solen, CMHC joins me in this episode to talk about the theory behind fight, flight, or freeze and something called the “window of tolerance.” We’ll get you armed with the information you need to know so you can start to understand why you sometimes can’t get things done when it counts the most. Understanding window of tolerance will help you get into the “sweet spot” of stress that helps you get things done and find optimal productivity in life.

    33 min
  • Episode 11 – So I Married a Therapist

    What is it really like being married to a therapist? My wife joins me in this episode for a candid and unscripted dialogue about our relationship, what it’s like being married to a therapist, and some of our own life struggles. We talk about working together and share a lot of laughs in the longest episode of Pocket Therapist so far.

    33 min
  • Episode 10 – Rapid Fire

    In this episode of the podcast, I answer three listener-sent questions totally unscripted. The questions revolve around addressing unresolved feelings about a husband’s affair, separating out happy and painful memories from the past, and addressing chronic illness or fatigue and the desire to do more.

    It’s a bit of a departure from previous episodes, and I’m excited about being less scripted and feeling more like I do in my therapy office when I get questions without any time to prepare.

    More exciting things are coming for the podcast, so be sure to keep listening!

    35 min
  • Episode 9 – Know When to Hold ‘Em

    It’s probably THE classic marital-conflict question: how do I know when to push for things that are important to me and when to just accept things as they are? In this episode, I open up a little window into the wold of hypnotism with a concept called the “yes set.” I offer some language you can use if you’re in a relationship where you really want to push for change but you’re not sure how to bring it up.

    Fighting for Your Marriage is a book I reference in the episode.

    11 min
  • Episode 8 – Asking for a Friend

    This episode answers a Pocket Therapist listener’s question: What’s the best way to respond to my friend, who occasionally opens up about how troubled her marriage is, but then apologizes for not being kind about her husband the very next day? There are so many things to pay attention to here. How much should friends be privy to the details of each other’s marriages? What’s the best way to provide support without taking sides? How do you help your friend be honest about feelings they might just be stuffing most of the time? The episode plays out like a somewhat brief monologue from the vantage point of a therapist, sharing recommendations to help strengthen the friendship–taking into account all of the complex issues we run into when we start trying to give advice to friends about their relationships.

    16 min
  • Episode 7 – Eight Proven Ways to Improve Your Life

    When it comes to how to live the good life, everyone’s got an opinion. But not all opinions are created equal. As a therapist, I need to know how to improve people’s life satisfaction. People come to therapy to feel better, to live better, to love better. Having training and experience in helping people change is important. It’s even better when you can back your opinions up with research. That’s what this episode is about: What the research says about how to life the good life. I share eight specific things you can start doing today to make a real difference on how much you get out of your life and relationships.

    For those who are interested in reading the articles and studies I used for this episode, links are included below:

    Spending Money on Others Promotes Happiness

    Misery is not Miserly: Sad and Self-Focused Individuals Spend More

    The Hidden Cost of Value Seeking

    Forgiveness Can Improve Mental and Physical Health

    Emotional and Physical Health Benefits of Expressive Writing

    Social Relationships and Health: A Flashpoint for Social Policy

    The Business Case for Well-Being

    Giving and Your Community Well-Being

    Well Being

    23 min
  • Episode 6 – Mental Bypass

    Trying to convince people to change is a tough business. Actually, it can feel downright impossible at times. The harder we try to convince people’s minds about a new idea, the more it seems they hunker down in their mental bunkers. In this episode, I review two techniques to help you bypass people’s mental defenses so you can create space for new ideas or the possibility of behavior change–without having to engage in a frontal assault of the psyche. This works great for any relationship, including spouses and children.

    12 min
  • Episode 5 – Ditching Disneyland

    In this episode, I answer a question about “Disneyland parents.” How do you handle concerns about the overly fun-loving half of the parenting duo when you feel like you’re carrying most of the burden of making sure the kids grow up to be responsible adults?

    11 min
  • Episode 4 – Psychological Chore-fare

    I don’t know about you, but trying to get my kids to help out around the house is just torture. Of course, they’re perfectly content to make messes, but cleaning up after themselves is out of the question. I’ve been trying for years to whip them into shape to no avail. But now I’ve got psychology and human motivation research under my belt and it’s time for all of us parents to take back some free time and get the kids to actually show up to the cleaning party. Let’s do this!

    11 min

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