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In this episode, he explains mindfulness in practical terms, showing how it helps people move from automatic reaction to intentional action. He also connects the idea to stress physiology, fight-or-flight responses, and the long-term effects of chronic stress. If you want to support on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email [email protected]  Talking to your Kids about Pornography Webinar https://zoom.us/j/91982795761?pwd=dTh02TqIzGRHVCguTZTTF0u28ZT17p.1 Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations  https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow  Atomic Habits By James Clear https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F  Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z Check out the social medias ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube www.TamaraHatch.ca Key topics Andrew frames the episode as a reset after a couple months away and sets up a series focused on therapeutic practices you can do for yourself.He defines mindfulness as awareness of what you are doing, thinking, and feeling without reacting automatically or judging it.He contrasts two internal systems:He explains why modern life often puts people in reactive mode, using doomscrolling, phone use, and boredom-driven habits as examples.He argues that mindfulness is not about “being in a special state,” but about noticing your current state and choosing what to do next.He emphasizes that the present moment is the only place where agency exists, since the past cannot be changed and the future cannot be directly controlled.He uses martial arts and combat sports as an example of trained, intentional reactivity rather than uncontrolled impulse.He outlines the body’s fight-or-flight response, including the neural route through the thalamus and amygdala.He describes the slower HPA axis response involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, cortisol, and adrenaline.He explains how chronic activation of stress systems can contribute to Alzheimer’s, dementia, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and immune dysregulation.He closes by reframing mindfulness as learning to surf stress rather than eliminate it, and previews a follow-up episode on the physiology behind mindfulness.“Mindfulness is your ability to be aware of where you are, what you are doing, thinking, and feeling without reacting or being judgmental of it.”“Now is the only place where we as people have agency.”“Mindfulness gives you the tools to move from a state of being pushed around by the waves to a state of being able to ride the waves.”Notice when your attention is being pulled into the past or future.Pause before reacting to boredom, stress, or irritation.Practice bringing attention back to the present moment, especially during routine daily activities.Treat mindfulness as a skill that improves through repetition, not perfection.

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In this episode, Andrew chats with Shevy from This Ability Crew about his journey from corporate banking to supporting people through woodworking. They explore the impact of hands-on projects on mental health, the importance of presence, and how serving others creates fulfillment. keywords woodworking, mental health, support work, community, creativity, disability, purpose, fulfillment, social impact key topics The transition from corporate to support work and woodworking The impact of creative projects on mental health and confidence The importance of presence and connection in support roles How community and collaboration enhance support efforts The role of purpose and fulfillment in personal and professional life Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Journey 02:37 From Chiropractic to Creativity 05:03 Breaking Free from Corporate Constraints 07:34 Finding Purpose in Support Work 10:05 The Role of Creativity in Mental Health 12:45 Building Connections Through Workshop Therapy 22:02 The Importance of Presence 24:55 Building Relationships Through Workshops 25:31 Diverse Clientele and Their Needs 27:04 Transitioning from Support Work to Workshops 28:59 The Joy of Creating and Sharing 29:49 Safety in the Workshop 31:33 Selecting Projects for Clients 33:40 Managing Multiple Projects 35:32 Maintaining Balance in Business Growth 38:14 The Fisherman Story: Finding Fulfillment 40:39 The Impact of Relationships on Happiness 47:10 Client Transformations and Success Stories 54:05 Building a Business Through Word of Mouth 55:50 The Importance of Value in Business 57:23 Encouragement for Aspiring Woodworkers 59:08 The Power of Collaboration 01:00:13 Sharing Experiences and Building Community 01:02:31 Accepting Help and Overcoming Ego 01:11:13 Finding Balance in Work and Life resources This Ability Crew Website - https://www.thisabilitycrew.com.au Shevy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisabilitycrew/ guest links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisabilitycrew/

If you want to support on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email ⁠[email protected]⁠  Tamara’s Professional Magazine - ⁠https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.html⁠ Dr. Kelly Lambert, a behavioral neuroscience expert, shares insights on how effort-based activities and lifestyle choices can significantly impact brain health and mental well-being. We explore the science behind neuroplasticity, the importance of engaging in challenging and meaningful activities, and practical ways to incorporate these principles into everyday life. Books Recommended By Dr Lambert Lifting Depression - https://amzn.to/42RC6ga The Lab Rat Chronicles - https://amzn.to/4tUAbT1 Well Grounded: The Neurobiology of Rational Decisions - https://amzn.to/4umye2G Still Me by Rebecca Chopp - https://amzn.to/4usChKR Shop Class as Soulcraft - https://amzn.to/4duo0Yg Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations  ⁠https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow⁠  Atomic Habits By James Clear ⁠https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F⁠  Essentialism By Greg McKeown - ⁠https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD⁠ Effortless By Greg McKeown- ⁠https://amzn.to/4djdHmC⁠ Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z Check out the social medias ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠www.TamaraHatch.ca⁠

If you want to support on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email [email protected]  Tamara’s Professional Magazine - https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.html Dr. Kelly Lambert, a behavioral neuroscience expert, shares insights on how effort-based activities and lifestyle choices can significantly impact brain health and mental well-being. We explore the science behind neuroplasticity, the importance of engaging in challenging and meaningful activities, and practical ways to incorporate these principles into everyday life. Books Recommended By Dr Lambert Lifting Depression - https://amzn.to/42RC6ga The Lab Rat Chronicles - https://amzn.to/4tUAbT1 Well Grounded: The Neurobiology of Rational Decisions - https://amzn.to/4umye2G Still Me by Rebecca Chopp - https://amzn.to/4usChKR Shop Class as Soulcraft - https://amzn.to/4duo0Yg Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations  https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow  Atomic Habits By James Clear https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F  Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z Check out the social medias ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube www.TamaraHatch.ca

Check out today's guest Rebecca Kemmer on Instagram If you want to support on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email [email protected]  Tamara’s Professional Magazine - https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.html Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations  https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow  Atomic Habits By James Clear https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F  Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z Check out the social medias ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube www.TamaraHatch.ca In this interview, Rebecca Kemmer, a workshop leader at Garvald Edinburgh, shares insights into supporting adults with learning disabilities through woodworking and other crafts. Discover how personalized projects, risk trust, and community involvement empower individuals to achieve confidence and independence. Chapters 00:00 Exploring Garvald Edinburgh and Its Mission 05:32 Personal Connections and Community Impact 16:00 Risk, Empowerment, and Mental Health 28:28 Project Selection and Personal Growth 36:45 Concluding Thoughts and Future Aspirations

Check out today's guest Rebecca Kemmer on Instagram If you want to support on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email [email protected]  Tamara’s Professional Magazine - https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.html Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations  https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow  Atomic Habits By James Clear https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F  Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z Check out the social medias ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube www.TamaraHatch.ca

Check out today's guest at ⁠Plane Wellness ⁠ If you want to support on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email ⁠[email protected]⁠  Tamara’s Professional Magazine - https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.html Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations  ⁠https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow⁠  Atomic Habits By James Clear ⁠https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F⁠  Essentialism By Greg McKeown - ⁠https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD⁠ Effortless By Greg McKeown- ⁠https://amzn.to/4djdHmC⁠ Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z Check out the social medias ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠www.TamaraHatch.ca⁠ In this engaging interview, Jamie Harpster, President and CEO of Plain Wellness, shares how woodworking can be a powerful tool for mental health, community building, and personal empowerment. Discover how their nonprofit offers accessible courses for adults and veterans, and learn about the transformative impact of craft on well-being.

Check out today's guest at Plane Wellness If you want to support on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email [email protected]  Tamara’s Professional Magazine - https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.html Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations  https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow  Atomic Habits By James Clear https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F  Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z Check out the social medias ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube www.TamaraHatch.ca In this engaging interview, Jamie Harpster, President and CEO of Plain Wellness, shares how woodworking can be a powerful tool for mental health, community building, and personal empowerment. Discover how their nonprofit offers accessible courses for adults and veterans, and learn about the transformative impact of craft on well-being.

Check out today's guest Nev Jones on Instagram If you want to support on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email [email protected]  Tamara’s Professional Magazine - https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.html Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations  https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow  Atomic Habits By James Clear https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F  Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z Check out the social medias ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube www.TamaraHatch.ca

Find today's guest Ken Miller on LinkedIn: KenMiller84 Email: [email protected] Ken's book https://amzn.to/4kV0m94 Ken's book recommendation Good to Great If you want to support on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email [email protected]  Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations  https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow  Atomic Habits By James Clear https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F  Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z Check out the social medias ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube www.TamaraHatch.ca

Check out today's guest Callie Russell on Instagram If you want to support on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email [email protected]  Tamara’s Professional Magazine - https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.html Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations  https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow  Atomic Habits By James Clear https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F  Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z Check out the social medias ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube www.TamaraHatch.ca Predator vs Prey Mindset: Stress, Agency, and the Stories We Live In In this episode of The Workshop Therapy Podcast, we dive into the idea of the predator versus prey mindset and how it emerges in everyday life. What happens when stress, scarcity, or pressure push us into a reactive state? How do these mindsets shape our sense of agency, creativity, and connection to the world around us? We unpack how prolonged stress narrows perception and creates patterns that feel automatic. This is not about blame or toughness. It is about understanding how the nervous system responds, and how embodied competence, skill development, and sustained practice can shift us toward presence and choice. What predator and prey mindsets mean in psychological and behavioural terms How modern stress saturates our attention and decision making Why reactivity often feels like the only option The difference between resilience through control and resilience through capability How hands-on skill and mastery can help regulate the nervous system Practical strategies to notice when you are in a prey pattern and how to move toward agency Callie Russell is an ancestral living skills instructor, goat herder and wilderness practitioner who competed on Alone Season 7 and Alone: Frozen Season 1 on the History Channel. She lives nomadically in the Flathead Valley of Montana, sustained directly by the land since 2010 through foraging, animal husbandry, hide tanning, felting, basket weaving, plant medicine gathering and backcountry animal processing. Callie’s experience surviving 89 days in the Arctic on Alone Season 7 earned her a devoted following and a return to the spin-off Alone: Frozen, where she returned to challenge herself in a harsher climate. Her work focuses on helping others connect with the natural world, cultivate competence in fundamental skills, and rediscover the rhythms and teachings of wild places. Where in your life do you notice reactivity instead of choice?What skills or practices help you feel capable, grounded, and oriented again? If you have thoughts, questions or experiences related to this episode, send them to [email protected]. If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who might benefit from hearing it. In this episode, we explore:Guest BioListener reflection:

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If you want to support on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email [email protected]  Tamara’s Professional Magazine - https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.html Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations  https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow  Atomic Habits By James Clear https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F  Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD Effortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmC Punished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0z Check out the social medias ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube www.TamaraHatch.ca Keywords autism, sensory processing, proprioception, neurodiversity, learning through mistakes, growth, risk-taking, interpersonal dysregulation, spatial awareness, parenting Summary In this episode, the hosts explore the concept of interpersonal locational dysregulation, particularly in relation to autism and sensory processing. They discuss how neurodivergent individuals often experience overwhelming sensory input, leading to challenges with spatial awareness and proprioception. The conversation emphasizes the importance of allowing mistakes and learning opportunities for growth, particularly for children. The hosts advocate for embracing risk-taking and pushing boundaries to foster confidence and skill development in both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals. Takeaways Interpersonal locational dysregulation affects many autistic individuals. Sensory processing challenges can lead to difficulties in spatial awareness. Neurodivergent individuals often work harder to maintain social norms. Mistakes are essential for learning and growth. Bumping into things can provide a sense of safety for some individuals. Proprioception plays a crucial role in how we navigate our environment. Encouraging risk-taking can help build confidence in children. Society often stifles opportunities for neurodivergent individuals to learn through experience. It's important to recognize and accommodate different learning styles. Navigating life with neurodiversity requires understanding and patience. Sound bites "We need to allow mistakes to happen." "It's okay to not have to perfect it." "Don't judge those who bump into you." Chapters 00:00 Understanding Interpersonal Locational Dysregulation 03:13 Sensory Processing and Neurodiversity 05:36 The Impact of Spatial Awareness on Daily Life 08:17 Navigating Clumsiness and Motor Skills 10:22 The Importance of Risk and Mistakes in Learning 12:56 Encouraging Growth Through Bumps and Failures 15:08 The Role of Support and Understanding in Relationships 17:40 Embracing Neurodiversity in Everyday Life 20:10 The Value of Sharing Experiences and Learning Together