MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL - with John Tsilimparis, MFT

Becoming an Emotional Electrician: A Daily Practice for Reducing Anxiety

July 25, 2023 01:59 - 16 minutes - 38.8 MB

You do indeed have the power to shift your energy, shift your perspective, shift your reality. Research tells us that through the practice of certain mindfulness techniques, you can rewire your brain by becoming an "emotional electrician." Take a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Live Like the Ocean: Go with the Flow

March 20, 2023 18:43 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

If we don't learn to live like the ocean with all its variability and unpredictability, we suffer. The ocean’s mighty swells, its deadly currents, its frightening depths, the beauty, grandeur and even the mystery, fascinates us, but also scares us. Humans are attached to the deception of permanence and the desperate need for guarantees. However, as we all know, life can be unsteady, frightening and super difficult if we don’t learn to go with the flow. We can indeed learn how not to be avers...

What is "High Functioning" Depression?

February 11, 2023 23:45 - 25 minutes - 21.2 MB

Depression does not only affect those who’s struggles are evident. “High functioning” depression highlights that a person can experience significant symptoms of depression and not have it be obvious to people around them or even to people they are close to. The way someone carries themselves in public and in their professional life, does not reflect the entire profile of their personality or what they are grappling with inside. One of the key features is that people who are "high functioning...

Self-Care: The Value of "Alone Time"

January 24, 2023 16:49 - 10 minutes - 25.2 MB

In this post-pandemic era, it's a great time to revisit self-care. This podcast focuses on one aspect of self-care that is often forgotten about. Embracing "alone time" or "me" time is crucial for building emotional resistance and personal growth. It helps us to be more creative, more humble with ourselves and others and helps recharge our batteries. It also helps us to problem solve better, think more clearly and ground ourselves in reality. So, learn how to take advantage of your "aloneness...

How to Decrease Anxiety: Be more Reflective than Reactive

October 31, 2022 20:35 - 16 minutes - 38 MB

The cliché, “Life is 10% of what happens to us and 90% how we react to it,” has a great deal of truth. Hence, learning how to be more reflective than reactive via a few subtle mind-shifts will help you handle the stressors of life better regardless of what is happening around you. These tools can be helpful with career goals, in every day social interactions and even with family and intimate relationships. Some of these concepts include, listening to yourself more compassionately from the ins...

Testing Positive for Covid: Coping with Worry & Isolation

August 08, 2022 16:01 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MB

Covid Confidential: After testing positive for Covid 19, John Tsilimparis, MFT discusses mental health coping skills to help deal with prolonged isolation and all the worries and fears that emerge during quarantine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Prolonged Grief: A New Diagnosis Offers Hope for Many

June 15, 2022 18:46 - 12 minutes - 22.1 MB

It's evidently clear that Americans are overwhelmed with loss. Grief is a new norm. Covid-19 not only put us on a fast track to a new age of virtual existence, it also ushered in a new era of isolation, heightened fear and persistent grief among other things. Mindfulness For The Soul takes a look into how and why this trend had been building since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. A new diagnosis from the APA offers hope for many. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...

A New Adolescent Crisis: The "Loneliness Epidemic"

June 09, 2022 15:40 - 11 minutes - 27.3 MB

In the last decade, there has already been a significant deterioration in the mental health of adolescents partly due to the escalation of social media. But, since if onset of the pandemic, the emotional fallout for adolescents has been particularly cruel. Mindfulness For The Soul takes a deep look into why this trend is surging and what we need to do to change it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Calming the Mind & Body: Deactivating the Threat Response

January 25, 2022 19:48 - 43 minutes - 78.9 MB

Whenever we experience worry, fear, anxiety or any emotional discomfort, our built-in "threat response," also known as the fight, flight or freeze mechanism kicks in and shifts into protection mode. This very uncomfortable and scary feeling leaves many stuck in perpetual survival mode. John Tsilimparis, MFT and Karen Pickett, MFT discuss valuable techniques to help you calm your central system and deactivate the threat response. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

Ending Mental Illness Stigma: Exposing the Myths and Misconceptions

January 02, 2022 05:13 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MB

What is mental illness stigma? Where does it come from? How can we change society's perception? What are ways that we all can be more proactive instead of reactive with mental illness? John Tsilimparis, MFT and special guest Karen Pickett, MFT take a closer look. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

What Death Can Touch: A Story of Rebirth

May 30, 2021 17:46 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MB

"Tis a frightful thing to love something that death can touch." How do we reconcile the tragic loss of losing a loved one? And, how do we reconclie their deaths if they hurt and abused us for many years? We can forgive, but we cannot ever forget. This story is about a desperate man hoping to get the validation he never got from his terminally ill father. While simultaneously, his mother is dying in NYC in hospice. Would he get there on time to see her pass away also? Would his father die f...

Virtual Psychotherapy: The New Face of Mental Health Treatment

May 27, 2021 15:36 - 7 minutes - 13.4 MB

For most psychotherapists and mental health clinicians, it’s been a rough year. The emotional toll it has taken on us is immeasurable. But, it’s what we are trained to do. It’s what we love to do. Welcome to the future! The advent of virtual mental health treatment has fast-forwarded the practice of psychotherapy a few decades in one single year. For many of us, the jump feels abrupt and disconcerting. But interestingly, the new era of on-line therapy has brought about many shifts that are ...

Anxiety: An Asset for Success - I am Unique not a Freak

April 10, 2021 18:19 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MB

John Tsilimparis, MFT discusses how some mental health conditions can have advantages to daily living. This episode focuses on "anxiety" and how stress and worry can assist not only with survival skills but also help us to succeed in life. Take a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-tsilimparis/support

Anxiety: An Asset for Success

April 10, 2021 18:19 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MB

John Tsilimparis, MFT discusses how some mental health conditions can have advantages to daily living. This episode focuses on "anxiety" and how stress and worry can assist not only with survival skills but also help us to succeed in life. Take a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

The Need for Nostalgia: Don't Quit Your Daydreaming Job!

March 18, 2021 16:50 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MB

You know how the common act of daydreaming gets a bad rap? Or when people tease you for being overly nostalgic because you're living too much in your past? Well, neuroscience actually encourages daydreaming and reminiscing. Research shows that mini "brain time-outs" are key to healthy living. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL host John Tsilimparis, MFT takes a deeper look. Take a listen! Happy zoning out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

The "Selfie" Obsession - Staying Relevant in the Digital Age

February 26, 2021 01:06 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MB

Whether we like it or not, self-image is very important to us. Staying relevant in the digital age matters to people of all ages. With so many new social media platforms to promote yourself, you can't NOT get on the bandwagon. But, is it a normal, necessary form of self-promotion? Or is it excessive self-absorption? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL takes a look at the psychology around the "selfie." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Is Suicide the Next Trend? "Complicated Grief" after the Pandemic

February 18, 2021 17:29 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

The pandemic of 2020 is more than a tragedy, its a catastrophe. Will the depression and emotional trauma of "complicated grief" that's been building up hit America harder in the coming months? After individuals assess their losses, could suicide be the next trend? John Tsilimparis, MFT takes a close look at "complicated grief" and the symptoms related to this condition. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-tsilimparis/support

Surviving Pandemic Anxiety: Establish New Habits & Routines

January 14, 2021 19:45 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MB

We all know that human beings are creatures of habit. But why? Experts tell us that routines, rituals and performing important repetitive tasks help to predict the future, Hence it helps us survive. But with the pandemic raging for the last year, we have been deprived of many of our routines and habits. As a result anxiety levels are higher and people are scared. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL takes a look into the benefit of re-establishing habits and routines and/or creating new ones as we naviga...

Mental Health Stigma in Black and Latinx Communities: Part 2 - with Marianne Diaz and Eric Katende, MA

August 21, 2020 01:07 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MB

Part 2 - Mental health stigma is still alive and well in America. Throughout history, the lack of science, ignorance and fear have greatly contributed to ostracizing and demonizing people with mental illness. Interestingly, mental health stigma in Black and Latinx/Hispanic communities is particularly widespread in our society. Why the disparity? John Tsilimparis, MFT sat down and interviewed two seasoned counselors who work on the front lines of mental health to get some answers: Marianne D...

Mental Health Stigma in Black and Latinx Communities: Part 1 - with Marianne Diaz and Eric Katende, MA

August 21, 2020 01:02 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MB

Mental health stigma is still alive and well in America. Throughout history, the lack of science, ignorance and fear have greatly contributed to ostracizing and demonizing people with mental illness. Interestingly, mental health stigma in Black and Latinx/Hispanic communities is particularly widespread in our society. Why the disparity? John Tsilimparis, MFT sat down and interviewed two seasoned counselors who work on the front lines of mental health to get some answers: Marianne Diaz and ...

Deconstructing the Psychology of Racism

July 05, 2020 19:43 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MB

In light of the "Black Lives Matter" movement, understanding how and where racism comes from is a critical question for everyone to explore. In truth, there isn't one single reason why. Instead its a confluence of influence. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL takes an in depth look at the "psychological" reasons why racism persists in America. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Quieting Pandemic Panic: A Mindfulness Exercise

March 31, 2020 19:07 - 10 minutes - 24.4 MB

The Coronavirus pandemic has kicked us out of our comfort zones and has upended our world as we know it. And as we make our way through a "new norm" of social distancing and "shelter in place," its important to find new ways to cope with our worries. John Tsilimparis, MFT offers practical mindfulness tips to help you survive the crisis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Coronavirus and Social Distancing: The Psychological Effects

March 18, 2020 20:22 - 7 minutes - 17.8 MB

Although "social distancing" is essential during the Coronavirus pandemic, if you are suffering from a mental health condition, isolation can increase symptoms of depression. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL, takes a look at how we can best balance our lives while we self-quarantine and how we can stay connected. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

How to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety: 6 Survival Tips

March 13, 2020 23:49 - 10 minutes - 24.2 MB

Are you excessively worried about the Coronavirus? Well, you are not alone, the pandemic scare has spread across the globe quickly, the likes of which we have not seen in a long time. But there are tips and suggestions to help you manage your anxiety. Take a listen and get some perspective today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Letting Go of Morning Worry: A Mindfulness Exercise

March 11, 2020 00:20 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MB

Do you wake up every morning feeling anxious? Do you feel overwhelmed with everything you have to get done today? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL offers easy techniques for detaching from the automatic thoughts of worry we experience every morning. Take a listen and change your mornings today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Coping with Grief and Loss: The Myth of Closure

February 10, 2020 22:22 - 10 minutes - 23.2 MB

When someone close to us dies, what does "closure" mean? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL looks at the pain of grief and loss as more of a beginning than an end. It looks at learning how to accept and live with NOT "forgetting" and NOT getting "over it." We learn to coexist with the liability of owning a human heart. Take a listen and email me your thoughts. John Tsilimparis, MFT --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Kobe Bryant's Death: Why we Mourn Celebrities so deeply

January 29, 2020 00:15 - 7 minutes - 16.9 MB

In light of the tragic death of former NBA star, Kobe Bryant on January 26th, the question of why we are so affected when celebrities die is intriguing. Why do we mourn their lives so deeply? Are we a culture obsessed with death? How do we get psychologically attached to people we don't even know personally? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL takes a look at this phenomenon and offers some insight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Kobe Bryant's Death: Why do we Mourn Celebrities so deeply?

January 29, 2020 00:15 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MB

In light of the tragic death of former NBA star, Kobe Bryant on Sunday, January 26th, the question of why we are so affected when celebrities die is always intriguing. Why do we mourn their lives so deeply? Are we a culture obsessed with death? How do we get psychologically attached to people we don't even know personally? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL takes a look at this phenomenon and offers some insight. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:/...

Kobe Bryant's Death: Why We Mourn Celebrities

January 29, 2020 00:15 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MB

In light of the tragic death of former NBA star, Kobe Bryant on Sunday, January 26th, the question of why we are so affected when celebrities die is always intriguing. Why do we mourn their lives so deeply? Are we a culture obsessed with death? How do we get psychologically attached to people we don't even know personally? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL takes a look at this phenomenon and offers some insight. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:...

3 Thinking Habits that Cause the Most Anxiety

January 24, 2020 17:45 - 9 minutes - 22.6 MB

Do you suffer from anxiety on a daily basis? Do you find yourself in a constant state of alert or fear? MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL offers a unique look into 3 highly "activating" negative thinking patterns that are causing your anxiety to be so intense. This podcast also offers ways to be mindful of them and subsequently reduce the distress you are experiencing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Valentine's Day: Coping with the Hype

January 22, 2020 18:14 - 7 minutes - 18.1 MB

Valentine's day is a commercially generated pseudo holiday that promotes a fairy tale-like concept of ideal love. The kind of love that doesn't always exist. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL offers suggestions on how to manage expectations, avoid disappointment and not get caught up in the hype. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

What's the Best Treatment for Anxiety? CBT or Mindfulness Therapy?

January 05, 2020 18:26 - 7 minutes - 16.8 MB

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy are two of the most effective therapeutic modalities for the treatment of anxiety, panic and excessive worry. This podcast gives you insight and background on which of the two might be best for your anxiety. Or perhaps both might be helpful because they go hand in hand very well. Tale a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimparis/support

Exercising Self-Compassion: A Mindful-Meditation

December 06, 2019 18:19 - 14 minutes - 32.2 MB

We all know the benefits of exercising compassion for others. But what about exercising SELF-compassion? Self-compassion is just as important because to be a compassionate and giving person to others, we must experience that same humanity for ourselves. And, we must also learn how to forgive ourselves too. MINDFULNESS FOR THE SOUL offers a simple, mindful-meditation practice to help you be kinder to yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-tsilimpari...