Richard talks about the synthesis and importance of vitamin D. You can find his two page summary of vitamin D synthesis on our download page https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/pages/downloads

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Matt talks about inflammation and mental wellbeing. Mentioned in the episode: The Inflamed Mind course https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/inflamed-mind Matt's book on the left hemisphere and there's one there on inflammation as well https://books.by/matthew-dahlitz Richard's books https://www.books.by/richard-hill

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We've been taught that breathing exercises are all about oxygen - it's not. Richard Hill explains as he unpacks what's helpful and what's not, when it comes to breathing for mental health.

From our Academy: Can we Breathe Ourselves to Improved Health? (free article) https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/breath-improved-health The Unifying Language of Breathing https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/language-of-breathing Breathwork & Psychotherapy (1hr course) https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/jessica-dibb-1hr

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Mentions in this video: The Embodied Mind https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/the-embodied-mind-2-hrs Epigenetics (3 hr reading course) https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/epigenetics-2-hrs Epigenetics with John Arden (free) https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/epigenetics-with-john-arden

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Matt & Richard talk about the state of propaganda techniques today in a digital world that caters to our left hemisphere mode of perception. Find Matt's paper as a course here (for subscribers, otherwise wait for it to come out in our next magazine) - https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/propaganda-techniques

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Resources mentioned in the show: Jonah Paquette encourages us to be awestruck https://youtu.be/2S_O_RAbeBY?si=A9FoT8QY8QncCPm7 Also from Jonah: Happily Even After with Jonah Paquette https://youtu.be/8w-4kfxklzg?si=4F9rP8SjWPTOOGTH

Content on Complexity: Complexity, Chaos and Creativity in Human Relationships https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/complexity-human-relationships Complexity theory: a rediscovered link between strategic therapy and systemic therapy https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/complexity-theory

Content about Curiosity: The Science of Curiosity https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/the-science-of-2-hrs Permissible Curiosity https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/permissible-curiosity Consciousness, Curiosity & Possibility https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/curiosity-possibility Implementing a Curiosity Oriented Approach https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/curiosity-approach The Curiosity of Addiction https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/curiosity-of-addiction Curiosity and the Learning Brain https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/curiosity-learning-brain Curiosity and Possibility in Practice https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/curiosity-and-possibility-in-practice The Nuntius Nuclei: A New Neuroscience for Curiosity https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/nuntius-nuclei

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In this first episode of Making Sense of a Complex World, Richard and Matt chat about the Hyperreality Simulacrum and are we losing touch with reality in a simulated AI-generated world.

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Resources: Hyperreality Summary Video: https://youtu.be/jskwH4nJ-4E?si=UmnbN9pehrpWAuLV

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Mental Health Through Exercise: How to Incorporate Physical Activity into Psychotherapeutic Treatment https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/physical-exercise

Play as a Neural Exercise https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/play-polyvagal

Kitchen Garden Programs https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/kitchen-garden

The Importance of Breaking Rules—Therapy, Art and Integration. https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/art-therapy

Art Therapy Relational Neuroscience Model https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/atr-n

Creativity: Part 11 of an exploration of The Matter With Things https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/creativity

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In this conversation, psychotherapist Sophia Vale Galano joins Richard Hill to discuss her book Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide. Galano shares insights from her clinical work with teens and parents, explaining how anxiety manifests in adolescents today amid modern pressures such as social media, academic stress, and rapid cultural change. She offers practical strategies for parents—emphasizing active listening over "fixing," self-awareness, modeling emotional regulation, and fostering open, nonjudgmental communication. The discussion explores cultural factors, the parent–teen feedback loop of anxiety, and holistic support options including therapy, boundaries, self-care, and mind–body practices like yoga.

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Join Richard Hill in conversation with Nevin Harper and Will Dobud as they explore their new book Kids These Days. The discussion covers the challenges facing today's young people, how adults can better understand youth behavior, and the role of outdoor and experiential therapies in helping young people thrive. For more about the book go to https://www.kidsthesedaysbook.com/

Jessica Dibb, author of the Norton book "Breathwork and Psychotherapy," shares her personal journey and professional work with breathwork and consciousness healing. Jessica discusses the therapeutic benefits and practical applications of breathwork, including its role in psychological healing, emotional regulation, and physical conditioning, while highlighting how modern society's stress has led to increased interest in breathwork practices. For more go to http://wwnorton.com/breath

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