Psychologists Off the Clock Debbie Sorensen, Jill Stoddard, Michael Herold, & Emily Edlynn
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We are four experts in psychology, bringing you science-backed ideas that can help you flourish in your work, relationships, and health.
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Self-compassion Daily Journal with Diana Hill
How often do you criticize yourself? Whether you torture yourself with negative thoughts about body image, career goals, or parenting, our conversation with guest and former cohost Diana Hill is sure to change that! Drawing from mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and compassion-focused therapy, Diana shows you how to liberate yourself from harmful self-criticism by cultivating forgiveness and kindness. We are grateful to Diana for her work in shifting the way people think about self-compassion, and we know you’ll take a tonne of wisdom from this conversation and her latest book, The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, to help you live a fulfilling and impactful life.
Listen and Learn:
What is self-compassion?
How does the inner critic evolve within us?
Why you might have fears of giving, receiving, or self-compassion and how these fears can interfere with your ability to cope and be resilient during difficult times
How you can practice self-compassion
Is there a way to know which response is the most self-compassionate for yourself?
The three half-truths of self-compassion
Turning self-compassion from a momentary thing to a lasting trait
Resources:
Go to drdianahill.com or her channels on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (@drdianahill) to learn more.
The Self-Compassion Daily Journal: Let Go of Your Inner Critic and Embrace Who You Are with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Podcast: Wise Effort: Wise Effort Podcast
Website: drdianahill.com
Instagram: @drdianahill
Facebook:@drdianahill
YouTube: @drdianahill
LinkedIn: @drdianahill
Email: diana@drdianahill.com
Learn how to practice Process-based Therapy with Diana Hill, Joseph Ciarrochi, and Steven Hayes
Mindful article: A Love Letter To Yourself
Psychology Today: Three Half-Truths About Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion and ACT Meditation with Diana on Insight Timer
3 Half-Truths About Self-Compassion
About Diana Hill:
Diana Hill, PhD is a clinical psychologist, international trainer and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Your Life in Process and author of ACT Daily Journal, The Self-Compassion Daily Journal and the upcoming book Wise Effort, Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can grow fulfilling and impactful lives. Integrating her over 20 years of meditation experience with yoga and psychological training, Diana guest teaches at InsightLA, Blue Spirit Costa Rica, PESI, Praxis Continuing Education, Yoga Soup and Insight Timer Meditation. She is on the board for the Institute for Better Health, and blogs for Psychology Today and Mindful.org. Diana practices what she preaches in her daily life as a mom of two boys and bee guardian. Go to drdianahill.com or her channels on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (@drdianahill) to learn more.
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Writing for Personal Growth with Maureen Murdock
If you are someone who finds comfort and healing in writing, you’ll already be familiar with the therapeutic benefits of journaling. But, have you ever thought about exploring memoir writing? You may think, ‘What have I got to write about?’ or wonder if your life experiences are worth sharing. That's where our guest, Maureen Murdock, is here to prove you otherwise. In an episode where we talk about her latest book, Mythmaking: Self-Discovery and the Timeless Art of Memoir, Maureen inspires and guides us in discovering the untold stories of our lives through the craft of memoirs with the help of original writing advice and creative prompts.
Listen and Learn:
How can writing be therapeutic and help us with healing and growth?
The difference between memoir writing and journaling
Mythological themes and archetypes: How do they come into play with individual memoirs?
What was it like for Maureen to study under American writer Joseph Campbell?
What is the heroine's journey, and how is it unique and specifically important?
Where to begin with memoir writing
Resources
Maureen’s website: www.maureenmurdock.com
Mythmaking: Self-Discovery and the Timeless Art of Memoir,
Connect with Maureen on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/maureenmurdockauthor/ https://twitter.com/murdockmaureen
Jill’s essay about her brother: https://www.scarymommy.com/brother-pedophile-oblivious-trust
Writing groups, workshops, and communities:
Maureen’s upcoming memoir workshop in Santa Fe in April
A writing group (You Belong Here, Now: A Wholehearted Writing Group) offered by our previous guest, Dr. Meg McKelvie
Writing Down the Soul
International Women’s Writing Guild
Writing Class Radio
About Maureen Murdock, Ph.D.
About Maureen Murdock, Ph.D. is the author of her new book Mythmaking: Self-Discovery and the Timeless Art of Memoir and the author of the best-selling book, The Heroine’s Journey, which explores the rich territory of the feminine psyche and has been translated into twenty languages. Maureen is also author of Unreliable Truth: On Memoir and Memory; Fathers’ Daughters: Breaking the Ties that Bind; Spinning Inward: Using Guided Imagery with Children; and The Heroine’s Journey Workbook. She is the editor of an anthology entitled Monday Morning Memoirs: Women in the Second Half of Life and teaches memoir for the International Women’s Writing Guild and in Pacifica Graduate Institute’s program, Writing Down the Soul. Maureen was Chair and Core Faculty of the M.A. Counseling Program at Pacifica Graduate Institute. She has written pieces for the Huffington Post on the criminal justice system.
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Differently Wired Kids with Deborah Reber
Parenting neurodivergent kids can be a unique journey full of challenges and triumphs. For this discussion, we have the pleasure of being joined by Debbie Reber, the author of a book that is breaking the mold! Differently Wired: A Parent's Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope takes an innovative approach by focusing solely on the parent's experience and empowering them with the tools to take care of themselves while responding to their neurodivergent child in ways that are better for everyone involved. Debbie breaks down why nurturing a foundation of understanding with your child makes it so much easier to work through the challenging times and shares an important message: being neurodivergent is a difference that's worth celebrating.
Listen and Learn:
The philosophical shift Debbie has encouraged from viewing neurodivergent kids as a problem that needs fixing to a difference worthy of celebrating
What does being differently wired encompass?
How learning more about her neurodivergent child has transformed Debbie's parenting
Self-conscious versus conscious parenting in the context of raising differently-wired kids
How to become better attuned to your kid and use this deeper level of understanding to capitalize on skill development and learning opportunities
Meaningful ‘conscious maintenance’ for parents to shift their thinking mindset and expectations
How mainstream parenting guidance can be frustrating for parents of differently-wired kids and where Debbie feels they could do better?
Resources:
Debbie’s website
Differently Wired: A Parent's Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope
Tilt Parenting
Tilt Parenting Podcast
Connect with Debbie on Twitter and Facebook
Connect with Tilt Parenting on X, Instagram, and Facebook
Parenting, the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety by Dr. John Duffy (referenced in this episode)
About Deborah Reber
Debbie Reber, MA is a parenting activist, bestselling author, speaker, and the CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting, a resource, top-performing podcast, consultancy, and community with a focus on shifting the paradigm for parents raising and embracing neurodivergent children. Her most recent book, Differently Wired: A Parent’s Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope, came out in June 2018. After living abroad in the Netherlands for five years, Debbie, her husband, and differently wired teen moved to Brooklyn, NY in 2019. Debbie is an avid runner, traveler, and hiker, and claims reality shows as her guiltiest of pleasures.
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241. Emotion Coaching Skills for Families with Mindy Solomon (EFFT Part 2 of 2)
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Heartbreak with Florence Williams
Heartbreak, a universal experience that can leave us feeling lost and questioning ourselves. We've all been there. It's a painful journey, that's difficult to process and navigate. In a conversation everyone can relate to, we bring in the author of Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. Florence Williams reflects on her personal experience facing divorce and draws upon science to explain the negative impacts of rejection, loss, and loneliness. We also unravel the mystery behind our actions during heartbreak-actions that seem to defy our values and norms. Whether you are a therapist treating clients going through heartbreak or experiencing heartbreak yourself, Florence will transform your understanding of health and love by combining scientific research with self-discovery.
Listen and Learn:
What transpired in Florence's personal life that led her to write Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey
Tapping into the fundamental human emotion of awe
The healing properties of nature, and its integral role in Florence's journey
Is divorce diabetes a thing?
Do men and women have different experiences recovering from divorce?
Can Takotsubo syndrome (also known as broken heart syndrome) be linked to postmenopausal women?
How nature immersive experiences can lead to transformation, connection, and healing, and Florence’s recommendations in your area!
Resources:
Visit Florence at her website
Get your copies of Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey and The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
Connect with Florence on X, Facebook and Instagram
About Florence Williams:
Florence Williams is a journalist, author, and podcaster. Her first book, BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History received the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in science and technology and the 2013 Audie in general nonfiction. The Nature Fix was an Audible bestseller and was named a top summer read by J.P Morgan. Her latest book, Heartbreak, was called “show-stopping” and “courageous” by Publisher’s Weekly. She is a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and a freelance writer for the New York Times and numerous other publications. A fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature and a visiting scholar at George Washington University, Florence’s work focuses on the environment, health and science. A certified forest-bathing guide and experienced workshop leader, Florence loves leading groups through nature-immersive experiences and watching the transformation, connection, and healing that results.
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Youth Sports and Raising Athletes with Kirsten Jones
Children nowadays have the luxury of being able to choose from a wide range of athletic activities. Though this is fantastic for their long-term development, youth sports have become more intense and competitive than ever before, which can pose a risk to our kids' mental health and overall well-being. So, how can we raise happy, healthy athletes while nurturing them into kind, compassionate, confident, and well-focused young adults who are empowered to passionately pursue their goals? Introducing Kirsten Jones, Peak Performance and Sports Parenting Coach and author of ‘Raising Empowered Athletes’. Packed with actionable advice, this episode is the ultimate roadmap if you’re a parent trying to navigate the challenges, decisions, and pressures of youth sports!
Listen and Learn:
What are the advantages of our kids engaging in sports?
What are the biggest pitfalls of our modern-day youth sports culture?
How can we support instead of pressure our athletes?
Ways to help increase internal motivation in your kids
How to identify if your child is participating in sports solely just to please you?
Resources:
Kirsten’s book, Raising Empowered Athletes: A Youth Sports Parenting Guide for Raising Happy, Brave, and Resilient Kids
Please sign up to receive updates, hear the podcast, or schedule a call at kirstenjonesinc.com
@kirstenjonesinc (Facebook and X)
@kirstenjonescoach (Instagram and LinkedIn)
About Kirsten Jones
Kirsten Jones, Peak Performance and Sports Parenting Coach, is a co-host of the #RaisingAthletes Podcast (with Susie Walton) and a motivational speaker. Her first parenting book, Raising Empowered Athletes, launched August 8, 2023 from Triumph Books.
Kirsten, a Hall of Fame DI volleyball player from William and Mary and fifteen year NIKE executive, clients include teen athletes (and their parents), where she helps them learn how to reach their goals by releasing their limitations.
Kirsten and her husband are raising three athletes themselves (ages 23, 20, & 17) in Los Angeles. Her boys are both DI basketball players and her daughter plays high school volleyball. Kirsten also coaches club volleyball and enjoys traveling anytime she gets the chance.
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Self-Forgiveness with Grant Dewar
Self-forgiveness doesn’t come easily. For some, the shame and withdrawal that come with holding incredible bitterness and animosity towards oneself can take over for years, and in some instances, a lifetime, if left unaddressed. In an interview with Grant Dewar, psychologist and author of The Self-Forgiveness Workbook, he describes real-world examples of how to develop mindfulness and compassion skills to overcome self-blame and find true self-acceptance. We hear of Grant’s personal history with guilt and come to understand why self-forgiveness is not a simple decision but rather an ongoing process that requires training.
Listen and Learn:
Grant’s journey to self-forgiveness and why he is using his own experiences to help others overcome self-blame and find true acceptance
What is the opposite of self-forgiveness?
Indicators that self-forgiveness could be called for
How self-forgiveness can illuminate the things that are important to you
Resources:
Get your copy of Grant’s book, The Self-Forgiveness Workbook: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Blame and Find True Self-Acceptance
Connect with Grant on LinkedIn
About Grant Dewar
Hi, It has been good to spend time with you, as a son, brother father, partner, I have found throughout my life that we need tools to rid ourselves of unnecessary burdens that life is always ready to heap upon us. As a work health and safety professional, trainer and now author I have learnt that while we are all unique and precious beyond telling we also share a common humanity, which comes to us as this incredibly complex gift of life that is always giving but sometimes not in a way we understand. From this experience of assisting thousands of people to navigate the complexities of their working and private lives, I have found consistently that the skills of self-forgiveness assist us face all manner of challenges, both defeats and victories, mistakes and successes, setbacks and even smooth running. Every turn we take every choice we make , brings us new challenges, new decisions and new risks. Our ability to face those experiences with clarity and our full capabilities is enhanced when we are able to do the work of self-forgiveness to deal with the unexpected consequences of following our life’s calling. I have had many twists and turns in my life pathway and have faced my own mortality and the loss of loved ones. My career has been dotted with both success and failures. In each of these challenges I have been able to apply the sorts of skills that I have researched to my own pathway. I have then been able to help teach others the skills I have discovered through my studies in Work Health and Safety, a Masters Degree focused on Adult Education, and a Doctorate in researching the science of self-forgiveness as a tool for lifelong learning.
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Fantastic insights and information and so fun to listen to!
Smart, engaging, funny hosts, awesome conversations, and so much wisdom. Everyone can benefit from this podcast!