Minds and Mics

Nick Wignall
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Minds and Mics

Psychologist Nick Wignall interviews experts in the fields of psychology, mental health, and human potential to better understand how the mind works and how we can make it work for us to improve our lives in practical, meaningful ways.

  1. The Imperfectionist Mindset with Oliver Burkeman

    10/18/2024

    The Imperfectionist Mindset with Oliver Burkeman

    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

    51 min
  2. How to Reduce Anxiety by Regulating Your Nervous System with Jonny Miller

    10/06/2024

    How to Reduce Anxiety by Regulating Your Nervous System with Jonny Miller

    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

    45 min
  3. 6 Expert Tips for Overcoming Social Anxiety with Emma McAdam

    06/07/2024

    6 Expert Tips for Overcoming Social Anxiety with Emma McAdam

    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/

    48 min
  4. The End of Trauma with Dr. George Bonanno

    03/18/2024

    The End of Trauma with Dr. George Bonanno

    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.

    57 min
  5. Better Sleep for High-Achievers with Dr. Daniel Erichsen

    03/12/2024

    Better Sleep for High-Achievers with Dr. Daniel Erichsen

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

    1h 11m
  6. Navigating Big Feelings Well with Liz Fosslien

    05/07/2022

    Navigating Big Feelings Well with Liz Fosslien

    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.

    52 min
  7. Psychological Flexibility with Steve Hayes

    05/07/2022

    Psychological Flexibility with Steve Hayes

    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.

    59 min
  8. Reclaiming Your Ambition with Michael Bungay Stanier

    02/25/2022

    Reclaiming Your Ambition with Michael Bungay Stanier

    In the latest episode of Minds & Mics, I chatted with Michael Bungay Stanier about his new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters and a range of topics, including the obligation we all have to be "doubly ambitious," why SMART goals aren't usually very smart, the case for working in 6-week cycles, and the genius of cartoonist Gary Larson.

    57 min
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Psychologist Nick Wignall interviews experts in the fields of psychology, mental health, and human potential to better understand how the mind works and how we can make it work for us to improve our lives in practical, meaningful ways.

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  • Creator
    Nick Wignall
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2020 Nick Wignall
  • Show Website
    Minds and Mics

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