Above Ground Podcast

Will Foley, Tim Parent
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Wednesdays, Will Foley and TPP have open, raw conversations on mental health, mental illness and everything on its spectrum. Stomping the stigma’s one conversation at a time. Two not so ordinary dudes sharing their stories, opinions and tools to get well, be safe and Stay Above.

  1. Reissues:Putting it All Together

    01/10/2024

    Reissues:Putting it All Together

    Welcome to the reissues and final episode of Above Ground Podcast. This is episode two hundred thirty eight and this was the final in our 2019 DBT series. This episode was entitled, Putting it All Together. This week we finish our DBT series. That's right Dialectical Behavior Therapy, has reached crescendo and is ready to be added to your utility belt.  The final, Putting It All Together; will be our discussion on how to implement the four modules of DBT; distress tolerance , mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness. Thanks for joining us on this journey. Thank you for everything. Until we meet again...get well, be safe, stay Above.

    52 min
  2. Reissues:Distress Tolerance pt 2

    01/03/2024

    Reissues:Distress Tolerance pt 2

    Welcome to episode two hundred thirty seven of Above Ground Podcast. We are on the eve of hibernation and with just one episode left, following this, AGP is tucking in for a warm winters nap.  Stay in touch about TPP's new podcast, The Pieces of Wellness, in upcoming weeks.  This week is part 2 of our final DBT skilll, distress tolerance.  Until next time stay Above..

    28 min
  3. Reissues:Distress Tolerance pt. 1

    12/27/2023

    Reissues:Distress Tolerance pt. 1

    Hey welcome to episode two hundered thirty six of Above Ground Podcast. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and as we rush to flip the calendar, we have another episode in our Reissues series. Here's to 2024.   This week Will and Tim tackle the last module of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This special two part episode is for the final module; Distress Tolerance.   We can all use some tools and skills to build our tolerance for distressing emotions and events. You can't wait until the dam breaks to make sure your kayak floats. You better have your life jacket and oars ready to face the class 5 rapids.    Getwell, be safe, stay Above

    36 min
  4. ReIssues: Emotional Regulation

    12/20/2023

    ReIssues: Emotional Regulation

    Hey everyone time for episode two hundred thirty five of Above Ground Podcast. This is our  reissue series of DBT skills from episodes back in 2019. This week we take on emotional regulation.  We can all use a way to regulate emotions during times of stress and strain. Will and Tim talk about those little gremlins and how to keep them from getting wet. Don't feed your emotions, free them. Especially as we are in the throws of the holiday rush. Be mindful, patient and kind to yourself. Thank you so much for listening to Above Ground Podcast. Change is a constant in life and Above Ground Podcast is no exception. Over the next few weeks you will notice some changes for the show and its hosts. Please continue to follow our socials for all the happenings.  Have a Merry Christmas and get well, be safe and stay Above.

    46 min

  5. 12/06/2023

    Reissues:Taking Back Your Mind

    It's time for another episode of Above Ground Podcast. We have episode two hundred and thirty four as we continue our Reissues and the continuation of our Dialectical Behavior Therapy series from way back in 2019. We will check in and have some announcements soon, so please stay tuned in and turned on.  This week in the third episode of our series on Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT) Will and Tim banter about taking back your mind. Using the instrument of mindfulness to create a teflon mind. No Jedi mind tricks, hard work, practice and patience are all you need to develop this tool. From meditation, binaural beats and weighted blankets. They can all be used to develop from infant to full grown Jedi. Get well, be safe, stay Above

    43 min

  6. 11/29/2023

    Reissues:Interpersonal Effectiveness

    Welcome to episode two hundred thirty three of AGP. We continue our Reissues series with the second installment of DBT. This week on AGP is our first module of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT); Will and Tim discuss Interpersonal Effectiveness. This is the second episode of our series on DBT.  We dive into what IE is and share some stories about our use or lack there of. No one is perfect. We are learning also. Get well, be safe, stay Above

    43 min

  7. 11/22/2023

    Reissues: Dialectical Behavior Therapy

    Hey everyone, it's Thanksgiving week. Time for episode 232. Will & TPP are taking a break and this is the first of some special reissues of older AGP episodes. We did a series highlighting Dialectical Behavior Therapy severeal years ago. We are going to share these episodes with you. Hope you enjoy. This week on Above Ground Podcast Will and Tim start their self care September with an overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This form of therapy was developed by Marsha Linehan, to originally help people with Borderline Personality Disorder. It is incredibly useful for people facing overwhelming emotions.  DBT for short is a set of four skills; -Distress Tolerance -Mindfulness -Emotional Regulation -Interpersonal Effectiveness   Like all skills it takes practice and perseverance. You can benefit yourself greatly by learning these skills in managing your emotions. Always talk to a licensed professional.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/dialectical-behavior-therapy Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!!! get well, be safe, stay ABOVE

    29 min

  8. 11/15/2023

    Unf#ck Your Mindset w/Jo

    This week on episode #231 Will & TPP took a flight across the globe to have a conversation with Jo.  Jo Rodriguez is a CBT specialist and serving London as a psychologist for more than 14 years.  Some of you may know her from the f#ck it Friday videos and her straight forward advice on mental health. If you don’t… I suggest you better get on it!  We had a great conversation with Jo about making changes, trauma, integrity and much more, so don’t miss this one!!!  Don’t forget to grab a copy of “never underestimate the power of you” the new book from TPP.  Thanks for the support, tune in next week and as always … Stay above.

    37 min
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Wednesdays, Will Foley and TPP have open, raw conversations on mental health, mental illness and everything on its spectrum. Stomping the stigma’s one conversation at a time. Two not so ordinary dudes sharing their stories, opinions and tools to get well, be safe and Stay Above.

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  • Creator
    Will Foley, Tim Parent
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    239
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © (C) 2019-2023 Above Ground Podcast (William Foley, Timothy Parent)
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