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In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist and author Tom Horvath about how to use functional analysis to break the cycle of self-defeating behaviors. JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NicksNewsletter → TOM'S WEBSITE & BOOKS PracticalRecovery (Website)Sex, Drugs, Gambling, and Chocolate (Book)

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author and mindfulness teacher Lodro Rinzler about suffering, self-doubt, expectations, and more. JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NicksNewsletter → LODRO'S WEBSITE & BOOKS LodroRinzler.comYou Are Good You Are Enough (Book)EPISODE TOPICS The Buddhist concept of basic goodnessThe nature of self-doubtLimiting beliefs around meditationExpectation managementHow mindfulness fosters self-solveSuffering and the second arrow problem

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author and adventurer Alastair Humphreys about what it means to live adventurously, the connection between adventure and mental health, microadventures, self-reinvention, and more. JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NicksNewsletter → ALASTAIR'S WEBSITE & BOOKS AlastairHumphreys.comMicroadventuresThe Doorstep MileEPISODE TOPICS Adventurous decision makingAmbition: nature or nurture?Feelings follow actionEpic adventures vs microadventuresWhat is a microadventure?5-9 adventuresSparks of adventureThe essential feature of adventureAdventure and values clarityThe emotional benefits of adventureIncrementalismJoseph Campbell and true purpose of the hero’s journeyFatherhood and adventureModeling adventureLocalismSelf-reinvention

Nick interviews author and neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff about the psychology of curiosity. 💌 JOIN NICK'S NEWSLETTERNickWignall.com → 📙 ANNE-LAURE'S BOOK + WEBSITETiny Experiments →NessLabs →

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about our favorite tips for improving mood and cultivating a healthier relationship with our emotions. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERNickWignall.com → 📙 RYAN'S BOOKSEmotion Hacks →How to Deal with Angry People →Why We Get Mad →

The root causes of anxiety aren't always buried in your past... sometimes they're hiding in plain site in the present! In this episode, psychologist Nick Wignall and therapist Emma McAdam share 6 common but frequently ignored root causes of anxiety and how to work through them in your own life. Get Nick's Free Assertive Communication Cheat Sheet: https://nickwignall.com/assertive-communication-cheat-sheet/ Join Nick's Free Newsletter: https://nickwignall.com/newsletter/

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Ross White about the psychology of finding your purpose. Show Notes: What is purpose exactly?How purpose is different than valuesWhy forming is better than finding purposeDo you need a purpose?When finding your purpose is avoidanceRoss's 3-part framework: Get, Protect, ResetSelf-compassionLearn more about Ryan and his work here: Ross White (Personal Website) →Your purpose isn’t something to find, it’s something you form (Article) →The Tree That Bends (Book) →Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about the frequently misunderstood psychology of anger. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERNickWignall.com → 📙 RYAN'S BOOKSHow to Deal with Angry People →Why We Get Mad → EPISODE TOPICS The most important misconception about angerWhy anger would be considered a positive, not negative, emotionWhy venting is bad for youThe relationship between chronic anger and chronic anxietyHow to deal with underlying anger on a teamThe difference between anger and frustrationWhether grumpiness is a form of angerRyan's best advice for dealing with angry peopleWhy diagraming your anger is helpfulWhat part of psychology is most underrated by psychologists

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author Oliver Burkeman about the imperfectionist mindset and how this counterintuitive idea can help with everything from perfectionism and indecisiveness to procrastination and imposter syndrome. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERThe Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/newsletter/ 📙 OLIVER'S BOOKMeditations for Mortals: https://www.oliverburkeman.com EPISODE TOPICS The Problem with Self-ImprovementFunction Follows FormWhat Is Imperfectionism?The Oliver Burkeman Thesis StatementSynthesizing the Achiever and the EnjoyerOliver's 4-Hour Workday ExperimentThe Virtues of Deliberate ConstraintThe Psychology of Indecisiveness and OverwhelmDaily-ish as the Antidote to PerfectionismScruffy Hospitality as the Antidote to Imposter Syndrome

Jonny Miller shares his favorite exercise and techniques to lower chronic anxiety by regulating your nervous system. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERThe Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/ 😇 NICK'S ANXIETY COURSECreating Calm: https://nickwignall.com/creating-calm 🫁 JONNY'S COURSENervous System Mastery: https://www.nsmastery.com

Psychologist Nick Wignall and therapist Emma McAdam share their favorite tips for overcoming social anxiety. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERThe Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/newsletter-yt/ ⚒️ LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE→ Painfully Shy by Barbara and Gregory Markway https://www.amazon.com/Painfully-Shy-Overcome-Anxiety-Reclaim/dp/0312316232→ The Assertiveness Workbook by Randy Paterson  https://www.amazon.com/Assertiveness-Workbook-Express-Yourself-Relationships/dp/1648480276/→ Emma's Anxiety Course: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/anxietyskills→ Nick's Anxiety Course: https://nickwignall.com/creating-calm/

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 PTSDCommon misconceptions about traumaThe resilience paradoxThe problem with the PTSD diagnosisTrauma concept creepHow to develop resilience (The flexibility sequence)The end of trauma?Lisa Feldman BarretMechanisms underlying beneficial effects of exercise on mood and emotional healthLearn more about Dr. Bonanno and his work here: George Bonanno (Personal Website) →The End of Trauma (Book) →Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

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

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 feelingsNo Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at WorkJealousy vs envyBenign vs malicious envyThe role of personal responsibility in mental healthThe Amazon Zen BoothHow organizations can actually help foster well-being and resilienceThe relationships between burnout and self-awarenessWhy setting boundaries is so hard (and how to make it a little easier)Revenge bedtime procrastinationEmotional opportunity costPerfectionism and self-kindnessHealthy striving vs perfectionismThe benefits of playfulnessLearn more about Liz and her work here: Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay (book)LizandMollie.com (website)Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

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 flexibilityPsychological rigiditySocial anxiety and panic attacksWhere does self-judgment and negative self-talk come from?The psychological function of religion and wisdom traditionsEmotional tolerance3rd wave behavior therapy, process-based therapy, and the future of psychotherapyWhat to look for in a good therapist 2nd wave humanistic therapyLearn more about Steve and his work here: The Liberated Mind (Book)Steven C Hayes (website)Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.