Psyche Talks with Roger Campos LMFT

"Practice isn't the thing you do once you're good. It's the thing you do that makes you good."— Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers

Iterative Practice Through a Bio-Psycho-Social Lens

1. Biological

Impact: Repetition and feedback physically rewire the brain through neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to form and strengthen neural connections.

Why it matters: Iterative practice literally changes your brain, improving motor skills, memory, and cognitive function over time.

Example: A dancer refining technique strengthens muscle memory and motor coordination with each attempt.

2. Psychological

Impact: Iterative practice builds self-efficacy, confidence, and resilience. It promotes a growth mindset, where setbacks are part of learning rather than signs of failure.

Why it matters: You learn to regulate emotions, stay motivated, and approach challenges with persistence.

Example: A student learning algebra gains confidence and reduces anxiety by improving incrementally with each practice session.

3. Social

Impact: Iterative practice often involves feedback, mentorship, or collaboration, which enhances communication skills and self-awareness in group settings.

Why it matters: The social context can support or hinder practice. Environments that allow for safe failure and feedback accelerate growth.

Example: A public safety trainee benefits from constructive peer and instructor feedback after each drill or scenario.

Conclusion

When viewed through the bio-psycho-social lens, iterative practice isn't just about getting better at a task—it's about reshaping your brain, mindset, and relationships to support sustained personal and professional growth.

85% of the chronic health problems in the United States are behavioral... Diet, exercise, stress management, -Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH

"Iterative practice is about developing the process. In fact, one could argue that the process is just as important as the outcome." - Roger Campos

Equanimity- The ability to maintain composure under stress.

Presenting ideas on Psychology and Recovery

This episode is a continuation of episode 6

Schadenfreude: Pleasure derived from another person's misfortune

Time Stamps:

Step 5: 6:37

Step 6: 13:05

Step 7: 22:12

Step 8: 22:33

Step 9: 24:10

Step 10:28:56

Step 11:35:58

Step 12: 40:03

Overall, Steps 1 to 3 in AA provide a foundation of acceptance, surrender, hope, honesty, and openness to a spiritual dimension of recovery. They help individuals confront the reality of their addiction, find hope for change, and develop a willingness to seek help and guidance from a power beyond themselves.

Anger, Forgiveness, and Compassion

Section 1.  Studying for California State Ethics Exam (Marriage and Family therapy License)

Section 2.  Review of the book STUTZ,  Check out the Netflix movie if you have an interest in his therapy tools.

Section 3.  Alan Watkins "Vertical Intergration"

To come: A series of talks on communication.

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Background on Roger Campos:

Born in San Francisco,  Roger fell in love with the outdoors in high school.  After high school, he moves to New Hampshire with his soon-to-be wife and finds a passion for counseling and outdoor recreation, which leads him into the field of mental health counseling.

In the field of mental health counseling, there are people who suffer from serious mental health conditions.  Roger talks about working with patients and the challenges of working with people who may pass away from addiction.

Today Roger still works with his high school's outdoor recreation program on their backpacking trips and ropes courses. 

 He also leads group discussions for people in recovery and does research on mental health practices for people to improve their overall mental and physical well-being.

1. Brain Chemistry

2. Well Being

3. Resilience 

4. Aligning Action & Values

5. Alcoholics Anonymous