Épisodes

  • Surviving the Holidaze
    Dec 20 2022

    Today's episode is all about the Holidaze. We discuss what makes the holiday season stressful or challenging for people. We discuss ways to cope, think about and reframe some of these challenges. We also discuss the challenges with the week between Christmas and New Years and our strategies for getting through it. Wishing you all happy holidays!

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    37 min
  • More Confidence, Less Doubt
    Dec 9 2022

    In today's episode, we discuss the inverse relationship between confidence and doubt. We get into the "Doubt Hall of Fame" common doubts people get stuck in. We discuss two categories of doubts, uncertainty and inadequacy driven. Lastly, we get into how to disengage with doubt and how to act and feel more confident.

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    39 min
  • Talking Back To Unwanted Thoughts
    Nov 21 2022

    In this episode, we finish our conversation on intrusive thoughts with strategies to talk back to these thoughts. We discuss mindfulness strategies, tolerating uncertainty and using absurdity to talk back to unwanted or unpleasant thoughts. Give it a listen and tell us what you think.

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    41 min
  • Intrusive Thoughts & Why We Don't Like To Call Them That
    Nov 11 2022

    Today's episode discusses the concept of intrusive or unwanted thoughts, something that is common in OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder.) We discuss why viewing this thoughts as intrusive inherently drives a desire to get rid of the thoughts, thus creating a cycle of misery, anxiety, guilt and shame. We discuss the reality that everyone has unwanted thoughts, and how to respond. We discuss the concept of ego dystonic and ego syntonic and the fact they we may have thoughts that we don't identify with or relate to. Give a listen and let us know what you think.

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    39 min
  • How To Like Yourself
    Nov 4 2022

    Today's episode is about self esteem and how to like, or at least be, ok with yourself. We talk about what gets in the ways: things we do we regret, behaviors that get us in trouble and self critical thoughts tearing us down. We discuss an antidote: values and committed action. Identifying values and priorities of what is important to you, and who and how you want to be in the world and aligning your actions to that. Give a listen and tell us what you think!

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    42 min
  • Winter is Coming...
    Oct 21 2022

    This episode breaks down the effect of daylight savings, time change, routine, and the darkness of winter on our mood. We discuss the role of routines and circadian rhythms to maintain a stable mood. If you, like the majority of people, feel a mood dip in the winter - this episode is for you.

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    37 min
  • The Great Joy and Intense Misery of Being a Sports Fan
    Oct 14 2022

    Today's episode we get into the psychology of being a sports fan - what a ride it is. The highs, the lows and everything in between. We discuss how sport unify us, gives meaning and routine to our lives. We had a lot of fun recording this episode - give it a listen.

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    36 min
  • Parenting: Unequal Parts Boredom, Joy & Misery
    Sep 30 2022

    Ok, the title is total click bait....

    This episode we dig into the reality of how hard it is to be a parent and the enormous task of raising kids. We talk about common struggles, common distortions, mom/parent guilt, anger/frustration, communicating and managing the conflicts with both your kids and coparents. We try to find some humor and reframes in this crazy endeavor called parenting.

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    48 min