Steven C Hayes is Nevada Foundation Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada. He is an author of over 35 books and over 500 scientific articles. He is considered one of the founders of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
In 1992 he was listed by the Institute for Scientific Information as the 30th “highest impact” psychologist in ... Show More
Nov 21
The Three Levers of Change: How to Shift Your Mindset, Motivation, and Methods for Success with Jim Kwik
In this episode, Jim Kwik explores the three levers of change and how to shift your mindset, motivation, and methods for success. Jim shares his journey overcoming a childhood brain injury and how he discovered practical methods to drive change. He also introduces his “brain an ... Show More
57m 54s
Nov 17
How To Let Go of Self-Doubt and Transform Your Life with Elena Brower
In this episode, Elena Brower explores how to let go of self-doubt to transform your life. She shares her journey to sobriety, the power of self-compassion, and the importance of apology and inner safety. Elena discusses how Zen practice and guiding principles can foster heali ... Show More
51m 8s
Nov 14
Rethinking How We Work and Live: Why Freedom Is a System, Not a Feeling with Jenny Blake
In this episode, Jenny Blake explores how we can begin rethinking how we work and live, and why freedom is a system, not a feeling. She talks about what happens when our desire for control masquerades as safety, how the wrong metrics keep us stuck, and why real freedom comes from ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2020
A Liberated Mind | Steven C. Hayes, PhD
<p>Steven Hayes was a young psychology professor when he started having debilitating anxiety and panic attacks. Let down by conventional wisdom, he developed his own approach, which eventually grew into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a powerful, evidence-based form of n ... Show More
1h 13m
Dec 2020
220: An Interview with Dr. Steven Hayes, Creator of ACT!
<p>Today's podcast features Dr. Steven C. Hayes, the founder of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and author of 46 books, including his most recent book, <em>The Liberated Mind,</em> which is available on Amazon. We are joined by Dr. Jill Levitt, the Director of Training a ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 2022
Mastering Mindset: A Deep Dive On Mental Toughness
It’s easy to look at top performers, elite athletes, and those crushing outrageous achievements—and conclude that their success boils down to sheer genetic luck, supreme talent, or unlimited resources.While success can be significantly influenced by those variables, all things be ... Show More
1h 44m
Mar 2024
Dr. Mark Epstein On: How To Transform Your Neuroses Into "Little Shmoos"
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>A Buddhist psychiatrist (and one of the key players in Dan's meditation career) talks about the overlap between Freud and the dharm ... Show More
1h 11m
May 2024
This Neurobiologist Wants You To Ask One Question To Reframe Anxiety, Depression, And Trauma | Dr. Bruce Perry (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The radical shift in perspective that can come when we change our question from "what's wrong with you" to "what happened ... Show More
1h 16m
Apr 2024
How To Regulate Your Nervous System For Stress, Anxiety, And Trauma | Peter Levine
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>The creator of somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body.</p> <p> </p> <p>Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spen ... Show More
1h 7m