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472. How Equanimity Can Strengthen Your Mind & Save the World: A Conversation with Margaret Cullen

If you feel like the world is on fire and the only appropriate response is constant outrage, this conversation will stretch you in the best way. I talk with psychotherapist and author Margaret Cullen about equanimity, what it actually means, and why it is not the same thing as ap ... Show More

33m 46s

Mar 3

471. Coaching Hotline: Teaching Thought Work to Teens & Managing Phobias

Have you ever tried to teach thought work to someone you love, only to have them completely reject it? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a question from a mom who wants her teenage son to benefit from thought work but keeps running into pushback. I explain why 15 is not ... Show More

13m 27s

Feb 26

470. Your Emotional Compass, Guilt & Shame (Greatest Hits)

Do you make decisions based on what you actually want, or based on what would make you feel the least guilty? In this Greatest Hits episode, I break down how guilt and shame quietly become the emotional compass guiding our everyday choices, from small obligations to major life de ... Show More

15m 31s

Jun 2023

150: Filling Your Self-Care Bucket as an SLP

What does it look like to practice self-care as an SLP, and what does self-kindness have to do with it?As school-based SLPs, there are a LOT of activities that we're pouring our energy into. It’s super important that we take care of ourselves in between all that giving, otherwise ... Show More

11m 47s

Jan 2022

Does self-help ... help? The problem with pop psychology

Have you ever tried a self-help book? Did it… well, help? On All in the Mind this week, why self-help sometimes falls short ... and the problem with pop psychology more generally.

29m 8s

Apr 2023

#156: Compassionate Self-Talk

Mary is practicing compassionate self-talk- here’s how. You will learn how to... <ul> <li>be more conscious of the stories you’re telling yourself</li> <li>separate your struggles from your identity</li> <li>use word choice that’s more supportive and self-compassion ... Show More

19m 42s

May 2022

Episode 38: Why We Need To Self Reflect

Self reflection is the ability to see yourself. ALL of yourself. In this episode, we talk about why it’s important, why it can sometimes suck, and how to use self reflection to become more self-aware.Join the SelfHealers Circle Waitlist:https://theholisticpsychologist.com/waitlis ... Show More

30m 48s

Aug 2021

#79: Dealing with Overwhelm via Self-Talk

If you Google this topic, you'll find plenty of articles telling you how to check more things off your to-do list or organizing your planner for more productivity, and all types of advice which sure, could be helpful. BUT, they don't address the mindset behind overwhelm and th ... Show More

31m 44s

May 2023

#549: Self-Kindness for the Self-Critical Person

In this episode, we're discussing the important topic of self-kindness, specifically for those who tend to be self-critical. It's all too easy to fall into the trap of negative self-talk and self-blame, but learning to treat ourselves with kindness and compassion is key to buildi ... Show More

38m 8s

Jul 2015

076 SP 5 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion

Self-criticism can be a healthy motivator or an opportunity for learning. But too often we go overboard, lashing ourselves with insults and magnifying our faults. How to rebalance? Enter self-compassion: rather than judging yourself when things go wrong, you comfort and care f ... Show More

6m 55s

Mar 2022

#488: Self-Pity is Keeping You Stuck and What to Do About It

Feeling sorry for yourself, or over-personalizing how hard things are for you is a sure-fire way to sabotage your confidence. Not only that, self-pity will make things feel 10x harder than they need to be, and will mentally and emotionally exhaust you. This episode will teach you ... Show More

38m 27s

Nov 2018

729: Self-esteem is Bullshit

Many of us grew up in a world that praised the idea of having high self-esteem - but what exactly is self-esteem, why have we been wrongly focused on it for so long, and what do we need to focus on moving forward? What to Listen For Why is artificially inflating self-esteem dang ... Show More

1h 18m

180. Philosophy = Self Help + Why It Mat...