The Verywell Mind Podcast

By Verywell Mind

This season of the Verywell Mind Podcast will be focused on the power of community and hosted by Minaa B, a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of "Owning Our Struggles." Minaa ... more

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Number 1: 143 - Friday Fix: How to Journal to Build Mental Strength
Have you thought about journaling but didn’t know where to start? Do you think writing about your feelings would be a waste of time? If so, you’re not alone. I hear many therapy clients say they’ve considered journaling over the years, but for one reason or another, they just didn’t start it. Or if they did start journaling, they didn’t stick with it. Staring at a blank piece of paper might feel intimidating. Or you might feel overwhelmed by the sheer volumes of journals sold in stores. But don’t give up on the idea of journaling. There’s tons of evidence that writing in a journal can be good for your emotional well-being. Not all journaling is created equal, however. There are a few things you can do to make it especially helpful in building mental strength. In today’s episode, I share what the research says about the benefits of journaling, how to use journaling to build mental strength, and the one thing you should avoid doing when you write in a journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 11, 202210min
Number 2: 84 - Friday Fix: Why It's Harmful to Compare Yourself with Others
It’s tough to know how you’re doing unless you have someone to compare yourself with. Do you earn a lot of money? Are you tall? Are you a good basketball player? It all depends on who you’re comparing yourself to. But comparisons can be harmful to your psychological well-being. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help you stop comparing yourself to other people. In this Friday Fix episode, I share how to recognize when you’re comparing yourself to others, why it’s bad for your mental health, and the five things you can do to put an end to unhelpful comparisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 25, 202112min
Number 3: 122 - Improve Your Attention Span in a Distracted World with Psychology Professor Amishi Jha
Amishi Jha, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, and she’s written a new book called Peak Mind. In it, she shares how we can improve our attention spans and become better focused in just 12 minutes a day. Some of the things you'll hear her discuss are why it seems like our attention spans have gotten worse, the strategies that will help you get more focused, and how improving your attention can improve your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
November 15, 202137min
Number 4: 263 - How to Be Drama Free with Therapist/Author Nedra Glover Tawwab
Do you struggle to find healthy ways to deal with family dysfunction? If so, you're not alone. Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab has some ideas on how to manage issues with friends and family without all the drama. Some of the things she talks about today are recognizing when you're getting pulled into dysfunction, setting time boundaries, and dealing with privacy issues. To learn more about Nedra, visit her website or check out her new best-selling book, Drama Free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 08, 202348min
Number 5: 262 - Friday Fix: A Psychological Trick for Getting Through a Panic Attack
Panic attacks involve an intense fear that comes out of the blue. It creates physical symptoms within the body, such as a rapid heart rate, dizziness, and sweating. Many people live in great fear of when they'll have another panic attack and often worry that it will happen in public. Fortunately, there are some strategies that can help you get through a panic attack while also making the fear another one a lot less scary. The 5-4-3-2-1 strategy can help ground you when your body and your mind are in a state of sheer panic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 05, 202313min