Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi

TMWT Episode 004 - Spoon Living: Spoon Theory and You

Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.

In this episode, we talk about The Spoon Theory: what it is, how it can be useful to those struggling with anxiety and depression, and how the ideas behind Spoon Theory can help us make better decisions. 

“I give a piece of myself, in every sense of the word, when I do anything.” - Christine Miserando

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

• How The Spoon Theory explains what it is like living with chronic pain and illness 
• We better understand what it is like to live with anxiety or depression 
• Why it is sometimes harder to make decisions than others 
• How to organize your day to accomplish the most with the least effort 

Mentioned Resources:

• Read Christine Miserando's original article about The Spoon Theory here
• Willpower by Roy F. Baumeister & John Tierney here

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TMWT Episode 003 – Values in a Jar

Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.

In this episode, we talk about the brain in a jar idea, the Zimbardo Prison Experiment, and how virtual reality may affect who we are. We speak about the interplay between values and behaviors. We also discuss a practical method to bring your values and behaviors in-line.

“You go from 'I should be doing this', to 'This is what I do'” - Tzvi Hilsenrath 

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

• How would you know if you are experiencing reality, or if you are a brain in a jar?
• What's more powerful, your values or your behaviors?
• All about the Zimbardo Prison Experiment.
• Why small actions matter.
• How will new virtual reality technology affect us?
• Where can I improve my life today?

Mentioned Resources:

• Read more about the Brain in a Jar idea here
• Read more about the Zimbardo Prison Experiment here
• Adam Alter's book, Irresistible, can be found here

Connect with Tzvi:

• Website
• Email

Thanks for tuning in! 

Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store for you!

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TMWT Episode 002 – Living Gratitude

Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.

In this episode, we talk about gratitude. We explore how gratitude can transform your life, how it can begin to crack the hold of anxiety and depression, and how to develop an attitude of gratitude. We also cover some ways to practice gratitude.

“Gratitude is a way to connect to the positivity in the universe.” - Tzvi Hilsenrath

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

• What is gratitude?
• How practicing gratitude, and developing an attitude of gratitude changes our lives.
• How gratitude opens our eyes to opportunities we might be missing.
• Gratitude stops the train of negative thinking.
• Five ways to practice gratitude, and make it a part of your everyday living.

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• Website
• Email

Thanks for tuning in! 

Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store for you!

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TMWT Episode 001 – All About the Podcast

Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.

In this week's episode, I discuss my vision for the podcast; the topics we will cover, some of the ideas we will discuss, and the format of the podcast. I also talk about my professional and personal history, and why you might want to listen to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi.

“Go out – believe in yourself.” - Tzvi

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

• What the podcast is about and why you should listen.
• The difference between using your brain and using your mind.
• Personal Growth: Positive growth into the future.
• Mental Health: Addressing the past
• How interesting ideas enrich our life and our understanding of ourselves.

Connect with Tzvi:

• Website
• Email

Thanks for tuning in! 

Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store for you!

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In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas, we welcome you to the podcast and reveal the release date for the full episodes. We also tell you where to go for more information and how to contact us.

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