Wisdom for Wellbeing: Mind-Body Psychology and Somatic Skills for Healing and Growth

The Momentum Replay Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours.

In this episode I interview Dr. Meghan Davidson, a Licensed Psychologist, a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, Certified Yoga Teacher, and University of Nebraska – Lincoln faculty member. Dr. Davidson works with her clients in a holistic manner, utilizing aspects of mind, body, and spirit. If you have not already, make sure you check out Dr. Davidson’s previous interview on Wisdom for Wellbeing, Journeying Through a Dark Night of the Soul to Become a #Lovewarrior.

This episode is incredibly connecting as Dr. Davidson shares all about the Daring Way™ wisdom – an intervention developed by Dr. Brené Brown to help you build courage, shame resilience and uncover the power of your vulnerability. Dr. Davidson will help you better understand your own shame triggers and develop shame resilience. Ultimately, this work takes you to cultivating the courage you need to share your authentic self and cultivate true connection. Who knew vulnerability was your greatest strength!

What is covered:

>> Why connection requires vulnerability

>> The difference between the emotions of guilt, humiliation and shame

>> Understanding your shame triggers (e.g., body image, money, sex)

>> Exploring your reaction to shame (moving against, moving towards, moving away)

>> How to cultivate shame resilience

>> Authenticity and what it means to be in your truth

>> How you practice reaching out and build trust in your lifelines

Links

Love Warrior Healing (Dr. Meghan Davidson’s website – coming soon!)

Brené Brown’s The Daring Way™

Connect with Dr. Meghan Davidson on her personal Instagram; and with Love Warrior Healing on Instagram andFacebook

Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance. 

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This episode is a Masterclass on Mindful Self-Compassion. The idea of the episode was to provide a more concise introduction to the practice of self-compassion, in a way that integrates the kindly attention you can cultivate through a mindfulness practice. To really bolster the masterclass element and include a visual component, it was first offered as a Facebook live – which you can watch here.

The hope of this episode is that it will enrich the wisdom of the other episodes in Season 1 – and a workbook has been developed to further the depth of your learnings in this area. To access the workbook, sign up to be a #wellnesswarrior and it will get sent out to you in the next couple of days.

What is covered in this episode:

>> The negativity bias and why the incidence of mental health problems is increasing

>> Suffering, pain and resistance

>> What happens when the fight or flight system attacks your self-concept

>> Mindfulness and self-compassion, and why they matter

>> How your history can inform your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour

>> A 3-step mindfulness break

>> The R.A.I.N. self-compassion exercise

>> Connecting to your Observing Self

Links Discussed:

Dr. Kristin Neff’s Webpage (3 Step Self-Compassion Break)

Dr. Tara Brach’s Webpage (R.A.I.N. of Self-Compassion)

Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance. 

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In this episode I interview Tiffany Rochester, a Clinical Psychologist in Western Australia who works from a systems perspective. This perspective highlights how interconnected we all are, and how change you make in one area will have ripples in other areas of your life. Tiffany introduces the concept of systems in an accessible manner that is very practical. By the end of this episode no doubt you will be considering how you might use this new knowledge to positively affect the different systems in your life.

Tiffany also paints a really rich picture about why uncomfortable emotions are so important – for both you and the little people in your life! In fact, you might find that your world gets very small if you are not able to be comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. The thing is, we all feel uncomfortable emotions – because we are on “the same mountain.”

What is covered in this episode:

>> The Matrix pill of the systems perspective (and how all relationships are within systems)

>> How survival is liked to systems and your emotions (including sadness and anxiety)

>> The modern day parenting challenges (and how giving ‘too much’ may not be helpful to your kids)

>> Why knowing your long-term goals helps you with parenting challenges

>> The process of learning how to say what you need in relationships

>> Making room for big feelings (particularly those in little people!)

>> How we are all on the same mountain having this human experience

Links

Tiffany’s Personal Webpage The Same Mountain

Tiffany’s Psychology Practice in Perth Three Water’s Psychology Clinic

Connect on Social Media: Facebook (@TiffanyRochesterClinicalPsychologist); Twitter (@thesamemountain); LinkedIn (@thesamemountain)

Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance. 

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Welcome to the tenth episode of the Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast. On this episode I interview Dr. Emily K. Sandoz, a brilliant researcher, author and clinician in the field of body-related difficulties.

This episode is incredibly important given the high likelihood that you will identify with the experience of being dissatisfied with your body at some point in your life. Further, an increasing number of both women and men do then go on to develop eating disorders. Alongside this, you have no doubt heard of the #bodypositive movement – it is growing – but, Dr. Sandoz talks through the reasons why this may actually be more harmful than helpful. Instead, Dr. Sandoz will introduce you to the concept of body image flexibility, and how you can make peace with your and life a life that feels full to you.

What is covered in this episode:

>> The concept of ‘Body Image’ and different experiences and challenges

>> An introduction to the concept of Body Image Flexibility

>> Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based approach to treating body image concerns

>> How pain that impairs your ability to life your full life becomes suffering

>> How values can guide your life, including work with body image

>> How to support the development of a more helpful sense of self from an early age

>> How body image experiences affect you emotionally and physically

Links Discussed

Dr. Emily K. Sandoz’s email

Dr. Emily K. Sandoz’s website

Living with Your Body and Other Things You Hate: How to Let Go of Your Struggle with Body Image Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Emily K. Sandoz and Troy DuFrene (BOOK)

The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Bulimia: A Guide to Breaking Free from Bulimia Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Emily K. Sandoz, Kelly G. Wilson, and Troy DuFrene (BOOK)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Process-Focused Guide to Treating Anorexia and Bulimia Paperback by Emily K. Sandoz, Kelly G. Wilson, and Troy DuFrene (BOOK)

Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance. 

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In this episode I interview Dr. Steven C. Hayes, co-founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT. ACT is a popular evidence-based psychotherapy that uses mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based methods that has been found to be helpful in a number of areas, ranging from anxiety and mood disorders to elite performance. As you will hear in this episode, Dr. Hayes offers heartfelt examples of how to live your life’s purpose using the 6 psychological flexibility skills, which can be grouped into three processes: 1) Become more Open (Acceptance + Defusion); 2) Become ore aware and in the moment (Presence/ Mindfulness + Self Awareness); and, 3) Become more actively engaged in life (Values + Committed Action).

This episode is a real honour for me as ACT was the first type of psychotherapy I felt really drawn to. In fact, it was actually reading one of Dr. Hayes’ research papers when I was at university that assured me I was moving in the right direction with my studies. I ended up emailing him to thank him for his wonderful work, and to my surprise, he wrote back. I think this speaks to the type of person Dr. Hayes is, and the very real way he lives his values on a day-to-day basis.

What is covered in this episode:

>> Exploring the smallest number of things that do the largest amount of good (think: the 80/20 rule), and how this formed what we now know as ACT

>> Psychological flexibility and the 3 processes + why this is important at this moment in history (stress, anxiety and depression are being increasingly reported, even though ‘quality of living’ is improving)

>> Acceptance as showing up (using mindfulness) and moving forward taking committed action

>> Seeds of wisdom as a gift, and how your own history can be just this

>> How language and your problem solving mind are connected

>> How you can ‘flip’ your pain into your purpose #wehurtwherewecare

>> Using yoga as a perspective taking skill and integrating it with ACT

Links Discussed

Dr. Steven C. Hayes’ webpage and books

A Liberated Mind Website + Bonuses (including the Cartoon Book Version illustrated by Dr. Hayes’ daughter Esther M. Hayes)

Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance. 

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In this episode I interview Dr. Jill Stoddard, a brilliant author, a relatable human, and an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

This episode seems so timely as I know lots of us experience significant stress, overwhelm and anxiety, which so frequently negatively impacts our days and our lives. I was fortunate to read Dr. Stoddard’s new book Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance over the holidays and it provided a beautiful space to reflect on the ‘Mighty Me’ that I am creating. So, I am really excited to now be sharing this conversation with Dr. Stoddard with you, as I know the chances are that you too have experienced that uncomfortable sense of overwhelm and anxiety in your life. Dr. Stoddard is skilled in explaining stress, anxiety, fear and the like, as well as detailing effective strategies to move forward creating a life by design – a mighty life. She is open in sharing her own struggles, and clearly lives all the wisdom she shares here today. So, your first mighty action – put in those ear buds!

What is covered in this episode:

>> Theories around how the environment women are living in increases the likelihood of experiencing both fear and higher rates of anxiety

>> The difference between fear and anxiety, and how we have been designed to find answers (and avoid uncertainty)

>> Steps to changing your relationship with anxiety (Hint: it involves opening up more, rather than ‘getting rid of’)

>> Why a moderate level of anxiety is actually beneficial to performance

>> Getting familiar with your ‘suit of armour’ and your ‘I’m not good enough story’ (turns out we all have one!)

>> The importance of reflecting on, and connecting with, the small moments that ultimately create your life

>> Reflecting on the qualities you want to embody in your life, and the practice of consciously showing up as the person you want to be (rather than on auto pilot)

Links Discussed:

Dr. Jill Stoddard’s Webpage

Dr. Jill Stoddard’s new book Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance

Connect with Dr. Jill Stoddard on Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance. 

 

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The Momentum Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours.

In this episode I interview David Allen, productivity guru and developer of the Getting Things Done® methodology. A brilliant system designed to free you from the “ambient angst” associated with not being sure of your tasks and the stress that something will slip through the cracks.

I first read David’s book, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity, a number of years ago, and it really captured me! I would not have thought that a productivity book would keep me so interested on an international flight… but it did; and, it transformed how I look at organisation. I am far from perfect (I fall off the wagon, so to speak), but I know that when I implement David’s systems I feel both free and in control.

I just want to remind you that as this is the first week of the Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast – I’m celebrating by releasing multiple episodes! So subscribe, and keep your eyes open for the next episodes.

What is covered in this episode:

>> Why the ‘small stuff’ matters

>> How ‘cleaning up’ allows you to be present and creative

>> A basic introduction to the GTD system and the 5 steps:

1) ‘Capture’ the things you need to do outside your mind

2) ‘Clarify’ what needs to be done with all your tasks

3) ‘Organise’ process all of your tasks in a systematic manner (e.g. calendar, files, delegations, etc.)

4) ‘Reflect’ regularly review on your lists

5) ‘Engage’ take action on the important things, considering your resources in the moment

Links Discussed

David Allen’s Getting Things Done® Webpage

David’s three books: the international bestseller, Getting Things Done: the Art of Stress-Free Productivity (often called GTD®), Ready for Anything, and Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life.

Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance. 

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The Momentum Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Jessica Borushock, a brilliant therapist, award-winning author, and founder of Busy Mind Reboot.

This episode is so exciting for me, as Dr. Jessica shares about integrating yoga into the cultivation of Whole Health – as it is a brilliant tool for cultivating something called Pure Awareness. As you will hear in the episode, Dr. Jessica takes the concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT for short), and makes them accessible and actionable – so that even with the pains of being human, you can still create a life that is rich and meaningful for you.

I just want to remind you that as this is the first week of the Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast – I’m celebrating by releasing multiple episodes! So subscribe, and keep your eyes open for the next episodes.

What is covered in this episode:

>> How busy minds can suffer and how your mental and emotional energy might be being used to solve problems that are not really there

>> Tools gain some control to live the life you want, by connecting with the present moment and create space for painful feelings

>> Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and how it can help you live a meaningful life, even with the emotional pain you experience as a human

>> Things you might be doing to manage emotional pain, that might not be helping you live the life you want

>> The struggle with the ‘highlights’ of social media and how everyone experiences pain (even if you don’t see it)

>> What Mindfulness is, and how you can use it to be present in your life

>> How yoga can be used as a strategy to cultivate Pure Awareness

>> The concept of ‘Whole Health’ (Mind, Body, Spirit, and Social)

Links Discussed

Dr. Jessica’s Busy Mind Reboot Program

Dr. Jessica’s Book on Yoga (Mindful Yoga-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

How to do Mountain Pose

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The Momentum Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours.

On this episode I interview Dr. John Arden, a brilliant author and leader in the field of integrative psychotherapy.

This episode is particularly special for me, as I have been following Dr. Arden’s work for many years, since I first read Rewire Your Brain Think Your Way to a Better Life. As you will see in the episode, Dr. Arden is able to take complex concepts from psychotherapy, neuropsychology, epigenetics, psychoneuroimmunology, and nutritional neuroscience and present them in an easily accessible manner. This means that you will have the knowledge to implement these evidence-based practices to cultivate more calmness and connection in your life.

What is covered in this episode:

>> The SEEDS approach to good health: Social, Exercise, Education, Diet, and Sleep

>> Social: Early experiences, such as your attachment, can impact brain development and your epigenome, and how later life experiences, including therapy can also have an epigenetic effect.

>> Exercise: This is the “most powerful” of all the components. Dr. Arden describes how he has implemented a cardiovascular boost “minimal dose” by structuring his environment, and how exercise supports you to get energy (even if you’re tired!) and is the best antidepressant and anxiolytic! (That means, it decreases symptoms of depression and anxiety.)

>> Education: Why learning new things is important for brain health and how it supports your adaptivity (i.e., mental flexibility).

>> Diet: How what you eat affects your neurochemistry, and what the best diets are to support your mental health and gut bacteria. Dr. Arden also shares that there is more DNA in your gut that is not you, than is in your cells! He also shares concerns around the most consumed vegetable in the USA.

>> Sleep: What makes for quality sleep, and how this impacts different components of your health.

>> The FEED approach to learning: Focus, Effort, Effortlessness (stay on behaviour long enough to make it effortless), and Determination

Links Discussed

Dr. John Arden’s webpage and books

Head to www.drkaitin.com/ww2 for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance. 

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Welcome to the Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast!

This is a replay of the very first week Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast episode. It's the perfect place to dive into momentum building. 

The Momentum Series replays our top episodes so that you have the chance to catch episodes you missed, and refresh on others. The idea is to support you more regularly as you take charge of 2023 (through whatever challenges may arise). Here's to health, wealth and wisdom on this heartfelt path of yours.

About your host:

I’m a clinical psychologist and yoga teacher based in Adelaide, Australia. I originally did a BA in philosophy, and I love connecting and integrating these areas to support the cultivation of mental health and wellbeing, because to me, these elements of my life are not discreetly different.

About this podcast:

Wisdom for Wellbeing is aimed to support you in creating a life that you find meaningful! A life in which you feel a sense of vitality, inspiration and have tools to effectively balance the fullness that comes with your many responsibilities and different hats… as opposed to that all too common survival mode experience.

The idea of this podcast format is that you can listen to it while you’re driving, stacking the dishwasher, or doing any of the other ‘life’ things, and, at the same time, you’ll be introduce you to incredibly helpful philosophies and practices that you can integrate into your busy days for an improved sense of wellness.

What is covered in this episode:

>> The wholistic, integrated approach to wellness we embrace

>> Episodes will be 30 to 60 minutes and feature interviews with an inspirational individuals, including experts in the realms of integrated psychotherapy, acceptance and mindfulness-based practices, and productivity gurus

>> Today is an ‘exception’ episode as it is an introduction to the podcast framework with ‘bonus’ material on values and tricks to cultivate values-based New Year’s Resolutions

Values

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in service of my vision, then it becomes less important whether I am afraid. – Audre Lorde

Values are ongoing qualities, actions or behaviours that you display in your life – day-in-day out. They act like a compass, guiding your life. Values are heartfelt and freely chosen– rather than being guided by societies “shoulds”

The Wisdom for Wellbeing values are:

Contribution

Health (physical, mental, spiritual)

Knowledge

Growth

Hope

Here is a cool game to play – download these values cards and you can ‘sort’ your values (remember, just focus on top 5 or it will get overwhelming!)

New Year’s Resolutions

Very few people keep their resolutions. Possibly because for a behaviour to be maintained it needs to be meaningful and reinforcing. Integrating values into your resolutions can bring a sense of power and vitality.

You may also develop SMART goals to support you in taking committed action to living your values. If values are a compass, goals are the signposts.

S = Specific

M = Measurable

A = Adaptive

R = Realistic

T = Time Bound

Research indicates if you break your goal down to smaller components you are not just more likely to meet those portions, but the entire thing!

Reading Discussed

Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning

Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance. 

 

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