In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with trauma and resilience researcher Dr. George Bonanno. Show Notes: How to think clearly about trauma and PTSD Common misconceptions about trauma The resilience paradox The problem with the PTSD diagnosis Trauma concept creep How to develop resilience (The flexibility sequence) The end of trauma? Lisa Feldman Barret Mechanisms underlying beneficial effects of exercise on mood and emotional health Learn more about Dr. Bonanno and his work here: George Bonanno (Personal Website) → The End of Trauma (Book) → Get New Episodes First Learn more abo ..read more

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Daniel Erichsen about better sleep for high-achievers ..read more

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Liz Fosslien about her new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We cover topics like perfectionism vs healthy striving, the difference between envy and jealousy, burnout and the Amazon Zen Booth, revenge bedtime procrastination, and the role of personal responsibility in mental health. Show Notes The dark side of “coping” with difficult feelings No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work Jealousy vs envy Benign vs malicious envy The role of personal responsibility in mental health The Amazon Zen Boo ..read more

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Steve Hayes, the founder of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). We talk about everything from the importance of psychological flexibility and emotional tolerance to the future of psychotherapy and what to look for in a great therapist. Show Notes Psychological flexibility Psychological rigidity Social anxiety and panic attacks Where does self-judgment and negative self-talk come from? The psychological function of religion and wisdom traditions Emotional tolerance 3rd wave behavior therapy, process-based therapy, and the future of ps ..read more

In the latest episode of Minds & Mics, I chatted with Michael Bungay Stanier about his new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters and a range of topics, including the obligation we all have to be "doubly ambitious," why SMART goals aren't usually very smart, the case for working in 6-week cycles, and the genius of cartoonist Gary Larson. Show Notes What makes a book useful? The Coaching Habit Being “doubly ambitious”  How to think about overwhelm: realistic, consistent, grace  Working in 6-week cycles Why Michael hates SMART goals Should we follow our passion?&nbs ..read more

Kai Koch is the co-founder of ahead, which is a software company and app for building emotional intelligence. We talk about the opportunities and challenges for technology in emotional health, self-awareness, emotional intelligence in organizations, and what the future of technology-assisted emotional health might look like. Show Notes The unique benefits of mobile technology for emotional health Making self-awareness social Making personal growth social Emotional granularity Emotional intelligence in organizations The future of technology for emotional health Learn more about Kai and his w ..read more

Sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu returns to the show to talk specifically about sleep issues for new moms, including what’s normal and what should be addressed professionally, how sleep and postpartum depression interact, intrusive thoughts and anxiety, and some practical tips for new moms to get their sleep back on track. Show Notes How sleep changes in pregnancy and postpartum Sleep deprivation vs circadian disruptions Types of sleep disturbances that predict postpartum depression Tips for minimizing sleep issues as a new parent How much to nap as a new mom What old-school pediatricians get w ..read more

Jade and I chat about uncommon sleep misconceptions, how to deal with nightmares, intergenerational sleep trauma, the problem with sleep hygiene, and the message about sleep Jade wants carved on her gravestone. Show Notes Uncommon sleep myths and misconceptions My other chat about sleep myths with Dr. Daniel Erichsen Better Sleep with insomnia coach Martin Reed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Conditioned arousal Bed time vs rise time How much deep sleep do you actually need? What causes nightmares? The behavioral model of nightmares and imagery rehearsal therapy  Paraso ..read more

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with author Nir Eyal about the relationship between technology use and wellbeing among children, parenting in the age of social media, and the virtues of getting out of your kids’ way. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: Common misconceptions about kids and technology use Why screen time is a pointless metric What’s really behind increased rates of suicide and depression among kids? The mental health benefits of technology Root vs proximate cause of technology overuse Psychological nutrients Deci and Ryan’s self-determ ..read more

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with psychologist and author Pia Callesen about overthinking and the metacognitive approach to emotional struggles like anxiety and depression. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: What is overthinking, exactly? Types of overthinking The 2 reasons why we overthink The difference between anxious and depressive overthinking Overthinking as a universal mechanism for emotional suffering Scheduled overthinking Metacognitive Therapy vs traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Metacognitive Therapy vs Acceptance and Comm ..read more