Psych Talk

The term "mind over matter" frequently refers to a situation where someone is able to control a physical condition or problem by using the mind. In this episode, I discuss how our mind is one of the most powerful things we have when it comes to our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all interconnected and when we find ourselves stuck in a negative thought pattern, it perpetuates our experience of negative emotions and behaviors. Personal growth and change comes from recognizing our unhelpful beliefs, thoughts, and mindset patterns and challenging such, so that we can increase our experience of positive emotions and live a life that aligns with the life we desire. 

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May is Mental Health Month. Mental Health Month aims to raise awareness about mental health. Throughout the month, mental health professionals, non-profits, advocates, and those who have experienced mental illness fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. In this episode, I emphasize the difference between mental health and mental illness, describe how we all have mental health that we need to take care of, and provide 12 tips to take care of your mental health.

Upcoming trainings and courses:
Power of Mind free training
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This episode is the third of three episodes that dives deep into each of the three components of self-compassion. In the context of self-compassion, mindfulness involves purposeful acceptance of one’s suffering in such a way that allows a balanced awareness of thoughts and feelings, rather than an over-identification with or suppression of suffering. In this episode I share ways to take a mindful approach to your thoughts an emotions, the benefits of incorporating mindfulness into your daily practice, and different ways to practice mindfulness.

Upcoming trainings and courses:
Power of Mind free training
Mind Over Matter

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This episode is the second of three episodes that dives deep into each of the three components of self-compassion. In the context of self-compassion, common humanity is the recognition that all human being experience suffering and that, even when we feel alone, we are always part of the larger human experience. In this episode I share personal examples of ways I have embraced my common humanity when faced with difficult situations, as well as provide information and examples of how you can recognize common humanity in your own life. 

Upcoming trainings and courses:
Power of Mind free training
Mind Over Matter

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This episode is the first of three episodes that dives deep into each of the three components of self-compassion. Self-kindness, the first component of self-compassion, involves using kind, gentle language with ourselves in times of suffering. As humans, we tend to be highly self-critical and self-judgmental, which can results in feelings of shame, depression, guilt, and lower our sense of self-worth. In contrast, responding to ourselves in a kind, caring manner can help us self-sooth and increase positive emotionality. This episode discusses not only what self-kindness is, but also how to start implementing self-kindness practices in your daily life.

Upcoming trainings and courses:
Power of Mind free training
Mind Over Matter

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Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
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Welcome to Psych Talk!

This trailer episode provides you with information about my vision and plans for the podcast and a little bit about who I am. 

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