The Momentologist

Mitch Abblett, PhD
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Instead of fixating on social media feed, or getting tied up by inner knots of overthinking, worry, shame, or blame, what if you learned to skillfully study the NOW of your life’s moments? What if you could learn to live fully in your daily moments and yet notice the nooks and crannies of possibilities for healing, creation, leadership, and change? Without requiring you shift any deeply-held belief, you can learn the art of what science supports – noticing and harnessing the easily missed prizes of sensory, intellectual, creative, relationship, and career opportunities hidden in plain sight. Join psychologist and author Dr. Mitch Abblett for discussion, practices and interviews with thought leaders and influencers and learn the tools of a "momentologist" -- a meta-professional who studies and yet fully participates in moments in work and personal life, missing less, resonating with others, and leaning into opportunity. By using the tools of momentology in this moment, in the next you could be … deeply connecting, creating, leading, giving, healing, making a difference, playing, savoring, or resting in awe. Moments matter ... Study them ... Make them. Access free resources at: https://www.drmitchabblett.com/access-resources

  1. Building the Skills of Happiness for Kids - An Interview with Educator & Author, Maureen Healy

    06/17/2022

    Building the Skills of Happiness for Kids - An Interview with Educator & Author, Maureen Healy

    Episode Description: With the pandemic, our kids have been displaced, developmentally afflicted and suffered. Join me in this important conversation with best-selling author, Maureen Healy, as we discuss how we can foster the learning experiences to bring kids the skills of happiness. Far more than rainbows and unicorns positivity, Maureen teaches the skills of mindful awareness, emotional understanding & management and resilience amid challenge. About Maureen: Maureen Healy is an award-winning author, sought-after speaker and leader focused on children’s emotional health. She writes a popular blog for Psychology Today, which has reached millions worldwide. Tal Ben-Shahar said, “Maureen has provided an important antidote to the difficult times so many of our kids are going through these days” describing her new book: The Happiness Workbook for Kids. Healy’s prior book, The Emotionally Healthy Child (preface from Dalai Lama), won the Nautilus Book Award, Book Excellence and Forward Indie in 2019. With 15+ years of experience, Maureen has guided 1000’s of parents and their children, worked with educators globally, taught in the classroom, and given keynote talks throughout North America, Europe and Asia. She’s also appeared across all media outlets such as: ABC’s “Midday Live” in San Francisco, New York Times and Forbes, PBS’s “This Emotional Life” series, and Scholastic magazine, as examples. Maureen’s educational credentials include a BA and MBA from Clark University in Worcester, MA and a PhD program in Child Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, CA. Additionally, Maureen has studied with happiness teachers globally, which has bolstered her joy immensely. She says, “Life is never boring,” especially as she continues to learn from every experience she has and person she meets. Learn more about Maureen, her books and her work at: www.growinghappykids.com

    43 min
  2. Understanding & Coming to Terms with the Narcissist in Your Life - An Interview with Alena Scigliano, LPC

    04/30/2022

    Understanding & Coming to Terms with the Narcissist in Your Life - An Interview with Alena Scigliano, LPC

    Episode Description: Narcissists aren't necessarily evil people, but their patterns of behavior cause significant harm to others in their families and spheres of influence.  Join me in this episode with clinician, author and entrepreneur, Alena Scigliano to better understand the nature of narcissist's impact on others, how to frame it, and how to begin to realign your life toward self-love and healthy action. About Alena: Alena Scigliano, LPC is a licensed psychotherapist, author, speaker, and expert in Narcissistic Abuse. She provides narcissistic abuse education, training, and consultation to other mental health professionals. Alena is the author of an upcoming book on the topic and is the founder of Coastal Light Counseling in Virginia Beach.  Alena is driven by helping others live a life free of fear and filled with love, joy, & peace.  To learn more about Alena and her work go to https://alenascigliano.com/

    43 min
  3. Parenting, Profession and Being a Clinician-Creator: An Interview with Dr. Tamara Soles

    04/21/2022

    Parenting, Profession and Being a Clinician-Creator: An Interview with Dr. Tamara Soles

    Episode Description:  Psychologist, podcaster and course creator, Dr. Tamara Soles, joins me to discuss how she leveraged moments of her career as a child and family clinician to not only connect and promote growth and healing for clients, but also to grow herself as a professional.  It goes far beyond "work-life balance" hacks and tips when considering how a busy clinician can build a clinic, create and host a unique podcast, create a parenting course and yes ... be a mom herself!  Join me to learn from Dr. Soles about how energy comes from tapping into what is uniquely possible for oneself. About Dr. Tamara Soles (in her own words): I’m a mom of twins- a boy and a girl, as well as a child psychologist and parenting coach in Montreal. I feel very privileged to work with families who have found themselves at a difficult time in their parenting journey. To allow someone into your family and be open and vulnerable takes a lot of courage. I feel honored to hold that vulnerability and to meet families with openness and acceptance as we find a path forward together that brings a new level of harmony and connectedness to the family. Our children often know us better than anyone else. They see our authentic selves without any masking. They see our strengths and our vulnerabilities and inevitably see us at our best and our most difficult moments. Who better to ask to describe me than my children. I asked them to share what they would want people to know about me and my work. Here’s what they said: She’s great. She’s kind and gentle. She’s cool. She’s a psychologist. She has a special place in her heart for kids. And her website is kids.com” (it’s not ;)) By the time parents reach out to me, they are often at the point where they feel desperate, out of tools, or are struggling to feel a peaceful connection with their child. Interactions are fraught with power struggles, threats, and frustration. Whether you find yourself saying, “yes that’s us!!” when you read that or whether you are looking for ideas for how to best support your child’s development or get through a difficult developmental stage, we will carve out that gentle path that brings you back together in harmony. I work from the perspective of attachment and interpersonal neurobiology, meaning that we recognize that the relationship is the foundation and context for development and discipline focuses on skill building and teaching not punishment and consequences. Instead, we focus on scientifically supported strategies to help children thrive. Dr. Soles hosts the podcast "This Hour Has 50 Minutes" and focuses on issues, themes and tools for and from clinicians.  Find her show here: https://drtamarasoles.com/thishour/ She runs the Secure Child Centre for Families and Children in Montreal, and has developed an online Parenting Course: "No More Power Struggles" ... Learn more here: https://drtamarasoles.com/enroll/ Tamara can be contacted at https://drtamarasoles.com/

    48 min
  4. Men, Mindfulness and Obstacles to Authenticity in Relationships

    01/19/2022

    Men, Mindfulness and Obstacles to Authenticity in Relationships

    Episode Description: Mindfulness practice is challenging enough for all. For many men, an added challenge is facing the fears of their vulnerable inner experiences. Join me with psychotherapist, relationship expert and long-time facilitator of men's workshops, Dr. David Ellenberg for an honest, vulnerable man-to-man chat as we explore these issues encountered by men in modern society and how mindfulness practice, though daunting to many, carries the promise of release from the bonds of societal conditioning that says it's not "manly" to allow vulnerability. About Dr. Ellenberg: Daniel Ellenberg, PhD is a co-founder of Relationships That Work®, founder/director of Strength with Heart® men’s groups and workshops, and a principal in Rewire Leadership Institute®. In his work as a leadership coach, communication consultant, licensed psychotherapist, seminar leader, and group facilitator, he helps people create meaningful, inspiring, and resilient personal and professional lives. Daniel co-authored Lovers for Life: Creating Lasting Passion, Trust, and True Partnership with Judith Bell, contributed to The Communication Path, and Mastering the Art of Success, Volume 8. He is in private practice in San Francisco and Marin County. He is a board member of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. Daniel specializes in helping people create more authentic, compassionate relationships with themselves and others. He believes that people often learn best when they laugh most. He has led workshops in various places, including Esalen Institute, Spirit Rock, Association of Humanistic Psychology, Stanford University, and NASA. At NASA, he co-created and delivered a specially designed resilience training program. He has been interviewed on radio and television, particularly focusing on the themes of mindful relationships and male psychological transformation. Find out more @ https://www.relationshipsthatwork.com/about

    46 min
  5. Burnout in Healthcare Beyond the Effects of COVID

    01/05/2022

    Burnout in Healthcare Beyond the Effects of COVID

    Episode Description: With the COVID pandemic, healthcare workers are facing extreme stress and negative effects of professional burnout. For many years prior to the pandemic, healthcare professionals have risked burnout based on the demands at many levels -- institution, system, and individual patient and self-expectations -- for their important roles in our society. Join Dr. Weinstein and I for this discussion of these many factors facing these professionals in healthcare (and many other fields) as we talk about the problems, and possible remedies, including (you guessed it -- mindfulness practice!) About Dr. Adam Weinstein: Adam Weinstein, MD, is VP of medical affairs with Clinical IT Services at DaVita Kidney Care and a part-time clinical nephrologist in Maryland. He serves as the American Medical Association Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) advisor for the Renal Physicians Association (RPA) and chairs the RPA clinical data registry workgroup. Dr. Weinstein is a cofounder for the Kidney Health Center of Maryland. He has worked as VP of medical affairs at the University of Maryland, Shore Regional Health and has served on the Maryland Healthcare Commission and RPA board of directors. He completed his training in internal medicine and nephrology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland Medical Center.

    51 min
  6. Merging Writing and Meditation as a Path of Practice - An Interview with Author Albert Flynn DeSilver

    11/05/2021

    Merging Writing and Meditation as a Path of Practice - An Interview with Author Albert Flynn DeSilver

    Description: In this episode, I'm joined by Albert Flynn DeSilver, author of Writing as a Path to Awakening (Sounds True). We discuss how our personal history can be a doorway into both creative writing and meditation, and that a great deal of healing and transformative power can occur when both are harnessed together. About Albert Flynn DeSilver: Albert Flynn DeSilver has been practicing meditation for more than twenty years and is known for merging the art of creative writing with the evolutionary practice of mindfulness meditation. His new nonfiction book, Writing as a Path to Awakening (Sounds True, 2017) is based on his popular writing workshops by the same name. He currently teaches writing and mindfulness workshops at The Omega Institute, The Esalen Institute, Spirit Rock Meditation Center and literary conferences nationally. Albert lives in Northern California. Find out more at www.albertflynndesilver.com

    44 min
  7. The Ultimate Home-Brew: Mindfulness as Connective Tissue for Families and Communities – An Interview with Rose Cratsley, Founder of Ivy Child International

    11/01/2021

    The Ultimate Home-Brew: Mindfulness as Connective Tissue for Families and Communities – An Interview with Rose Cratsley, Founder of Ivy Child International

    Description: Mindfulness practice is ideally not a solo enterprise! In this conversation, Rose Cratsley, Found and CEO of Ivy Child International, discusses the importance of cultivating mindfulness in our families and communities. Rose describes her path into mindfulness from the fiber of her family upbringing, and how her work at Ivy Child gives her the privilege and opportunity to bring the warmth, compassion, and perspective these practices give to children, families, and communities. We discuss how mindfulness creates a connective tissue in communities for healing and compassionate understanding around culture, race, and all manner of difference. About Rose: Rose Felix Cratsley is the Founder & CEO of Ivy Child International, a non-profit that develops and facilitates mindfulness-based health education programs for children and communities from across the globe. As a child specialist and educator, her research interests range from applied positive psychology and mindfulness-based learning with children/youth to international issues such as overcoming devastation and trauma, as well as urban challenges. Her professional experiences have led her to partnerships with UNICEF and World Vision. The Worcester Business Journal honored Rose as one of the “40 Under 40 Rising Stars” in Central Massachusetts in 2010, 2011 "Young Leaders pioneering global social change," "Top 12 People Making a Difference in Central Massachusetts" in 2012 and named "Women Leading In Central Massachusetts" in 2013/2014 and a featured TEDx speaker on "Unlocking Children's Potential Through Mindfulness" in 2014. Find out more at https://ivychild.org/

    38 min
  8. Owning Error, Why It's Hard, Why It's Crucial and How to (Mindfully) Do It! - An Interview with Rick Hanson, PhD

    10/24/2021

    Owning Error, Why It's Hard, Why It's Crucial and How to (Mindfully) Do It! - An Interview with Rick Hanson, PhD

    Description: Bestselling author, psychologist and mindfulness teacher, Rick Hanson and I have a lively discussion about the role of personal responsibility and how it can be so elusive for people today. Join us as we discuss the role mindfulness practice can play in helping us show up more fully to our relationships with family, friends and co-workers such that we can sidestep our tendencies to duck and dodge responsibility. Rick and I even do a bit of role-playing as to how common it is to evade ownership of our errors with others, and the power of learning to more readily and compassionately own our mistakes with others. About Rick: Rick Hanson, PhD is a psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His six books have been published in 29 languages and include Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Just One Thing, Buddha’s Brain,  and Mother Nurture – with over a million copies in English alone. His free newsletters have 215,000 subscribers and his online programs have scholarships available for those with financial need. He’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, his work has been featured on the CBS, NPR, the BBC, and other major media. He began meditating in 1974 and is the founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. He and his wife live in northern California and have two adult children. He loves wilderness and taking a break from emails. Learn more at https://rickhanson.net/. Learn about and listen to his “Being Well Podcast” at https://www.rickhanson.net/being-well-podcast.

    52 min
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Instead of fixating on social media feed, or getting tied up by inner knots of overthinking, worry, shame, or blame, what if you learned to skillfully study the NOW of your life’s moments? What if you could learn to live fully in your daily moments and yet notice the nooks and crannies of possibilities for healing, creation, leadership, and change? Without requiring you shift any deeply-held belief, you can learn the art of what science supports – noticing and harnessing the easily missed prizes of sensory, intellectual, creative, relationship, and career opportunities hidden in plain sight. Join psychologist and author Dr. Mitch Abblett for discussion, practices and interviews with thought leaders and influencers and learn the tools of a "momentologist" -- a meta-professional who studies and yet fully participates in moments in work and personal life, missing less, resonating with others, and leaning into opportunity. By using the tools of momentology in this moment, in the next you could be … deeply connecting, creating, leading, giving, healing, making a difference, playing, savoring, or resting in awe. Moments matter ... Study them ... Make them. Access free resources at: https://www.drmitchabblett.com/access-resources

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  • Creator
    Mitch Abblett, PhD
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mitch Abblett, PhD
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