Anxiety: It's Not What You Think. A Compassion-Focused Approach to a misunderstood emotion
Release Date: 09/09/2024
Cancer: A Story of Hope and Healing
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Have you just been diagnosed with an incurable disease or a serious health condition? It might feel overwhelming and scary for you and your family. We want to help you lighten up the emotional roller coaster you are probably facing. Our guest Dawn Mc Grath, a vibrant Chicago mother of two, shares her unexpected journey after a shocking cancer diagnosis that changed her life just before Christmas 2023. What she thought was just a routine tests brought a startling revelation that something was wrong and needed medical intervention. The hospital trips, the treatment and realising just how many...
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Unlocking Peak Performance: The Pure Sports Mindset
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The Power of Purpose: Creating a Life That Matters
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In this episode, we explore the power of intentional planning for the New Year. Join me as I interview Elaine Proulx, a wellness expert who guides individuals in discovering their purpose and setting meaningful goals. Here's what you'll learn: The pitfalls of traditional New Year's resolutions: We'll discuss why generic resolutions often fail and how to avoid falling into the same traps. The importance of values-based goal setting: Elaine will share a practical exercise to help you identify your core values and use them to guide your goal-setting process. Creating actionable and sustainable...
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EMDR: A Breakthrough Therapy for Trauma and Anxiety
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The new Year is upon us! How about a fresh start by getting rid of those depression and anxiety-triggering old memories of negative events. If you have enough of feeling you are stuck in the past, and you want to know how to neutralize painful old memories, join us for an insightful conversation with expert guest Janet Bayramyan, LCSW. In our chat we will delve into the world of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). In this episode, you'll discover: How EMDR works: Learn about the science behind EMDR and how it helps reprocess distressing memories. The benefits of EMDR:...
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Holiday joy for divorced parents
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The holiday season can be a bittersweet time, especially for those navigating the complexities of divorce. In this episode, we're joined by Nicole Sodoma, a divorce attorney and author of "PLEASE DON'T SAY YOU'RE SORRY," who offers invaluable insights and practical advice for finding joy and peace during the holidays after divorce. Nicole understands the unique challenges divorced individuals face, from managing loneliness and navigating awkward family dynamics to rebuilding cherished traditions and prioritizing self-care. She draws upon her professional expertise and personal experiences to...
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The True Gift of Christmas: Family Time
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Reclaim Your Purpose
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Elevate Your Business: Strategies for Lasting Success
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Have you ever felt like your business has hit a plateau? You’re not alone. Many business owners encounter invisible ceilings that seem impossible to break through. In this episode, we delve into the reasons behind these limitations and explore strategies to overcome them. Aileen Gallagher, a seasoned business and energetics mentor, shares her insights on how to elevate your business to new heights. By focusing on the three key pillars of BE, DO, and HAVE, you can unlock your full potential and achieve lasting success. Why Listen? Understand the root causes of business plateaus: Learn how...
info_outlineEric sat in the aircraft, his sweaty hands gripping the seat rests, his breathing accelerating and his whole being dreading the rest of the flight. As turbulence hit the airplane he had a panic attack. It was not his first one - flying phobia had been his companion for many years. Yet this time, Eric Goodman, a clinical psychologist specialized in treating anxiety disorders, decided to follow his own advice.
He stopped leaning into the tempting suggestions given by his anxious mind and did exactly the opposite, eventually overcoming his flying phobia. He let go of controlling or avoiding the feeling, and let it be.
Anxiety has been a survival mechanism for humans throughout history, yet modern society has seen a rise in anxiety about experiencing anxiety itself.
In this highly interesting conversation, Eric Goodman, Ph.D lecturer at Calpol State University, will shed much light on what anxiety really is and on why only two types of people never have anxiety: psychopaths and dead people.
In the end we hope you will agree that demonizing anxiety cause more problems than it solves, and with self compassion coupled with exposure therapy we can minimize it and live a normal life.
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Read Eric’s Book: The Mindful Freak-Out: A rescue manual for being at your best when life is at its worst
Video link https://youtu.be/UmZaNvMJY_I
Eric Goodman Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people face their social fears and anxiety disorders. His private practice is in San Luis Obispo, California and he is a lecturer at Calpol State University.
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