PLAYING-IT-SAFE
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -I'm Dr. Z., a clinical psychologist and an author. In PLAYING-IT-SAFE I will share with you research based-skills, interviews, readings, insights, tips, and all types of curated info to get unstuck from worries, anxieties, fears, obsessions, and ineffective playing-it-safe actions.
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90. Overcoming fear of failure
March 06, 2024 23:32 - 32 minutes - 165 MBDrop your standards! Let go of your perfectionistic tendencies! If I were paid a dollar every time I heard this message, I would have a large bank account by now. When you’re pursuing a top performance – from athletic to intellectual to artistic ones – it’s fundamental that you distinguish those common principles that improve your performance and your well-being altogether. In this episode, Brad Stulberg and I discussed research-based skills to deal with high-achieving and striving behavi...
89. Exploring the intersection of perfectionism, procrastination, and performance
January 17, 2024 20:21 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBPerfectionism isn’t a personality quirk. It’s a pattern of reinforced behaviors that can seep into every aspect of your life. You may set certain standards for yourself, certain rules about how things are supposed to be or how you are supposed to behave; while you may meet those standards for a while, they eventually - and inevitably - fall short. Then, you feel crushed. Then, you criticize yourself. And then, to drown out the negativity, you set new goals, standards, and expectations for y...
89. Exploring the Intersection of Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Performance
January 17, 2024 20:21 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBPerfectionism isn’t a personality quirk. It’s a pattern of reinforced behaviors that can seep into every aspect of your life. You may set certain standards for yourself, certain rules about how things are supposed to be or how you are supposed to behave; while you may meet those standards for a while, they eventually - and inevitably - fall short. Then, you feel crushed. Then, you criticize yourself. And then, to drown out the negativity, you set new goals, standards, and expectations for y...
88. Harnessing the power of values-based exposures
January 03, 2024 04:07 - 34 minutes - 176 MBToday’s episode takes off with discussing fears of driving. This is the starting point to discuss a key process within acceptance commitment therapy: values-based exposures. In this episode, you will learn the principles to approach your fears, worries, and anxieties in a flexible way and in the service of your values. Brian Thompson, Ph.D. and I covered different ACT skills such as defusion, values, willingness and what you can do if you’re getting stuck in conquering your fears or you’re...
87. How to perform your best when it matters most
December 20, 2023 11:27 - 22 minutes - 21 MBEver catch yourself engaging in incessant mind chatter in a high-stakes situation? The kind that fills your head with self-doubt, comparisons, and anticipations of failure? You're not alone. We all do it. But what if there was a way to overcome these self-limiting beliefs and embrace life's challenges with confidence? I had a chance to talk to Dr. Mitchell Greene, Ph.D. regarding performance anxiety, managing self-doubt, and comparison thoughts among athletes or overthinkers. If you have...
86. Breaking free from worry loops
December 06, 2023 11:25 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBPicture this scenario: you encounter an ambiguous and uncertain situation, and then, of course, you quickly try to solve it. You anticipate all types of scenarios and try to prepare for each one of them, without realizing you are worrying and consumed with anxiety. Worry is primarily a thought-based process, and that’s what makes it tricky. Unpacking worry thoughts and distinguishing the unhelpful from the helpful ones are crucial. We all worry from time to time, that’s unavoidable. But pl...
85. Embracing self-acceptance, self-compassion, and self-exploration
November 29, 2023 04:24 - 34 minutes - 175 MBWe all experience anxiety in some form, in some way, and in some shape. Because anxiety, fears, and worries can be so uncomfortable, we quickly play-it-safe. And when you’re prone to deeply caring for what you do - as high-achievers, strivers, and perfectionists - then the fears of being a failure or not being good enough are amplified. In this conversation, Annick Seys and I discussed the many layers in which these fears show up and how nourishing your observer-self can shift from self-cri...
84. How to navigate rejection sensitivity and playing-it-safe behaviors
November 22, 2023 00:44 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBDo you find yourself anxiously anticipating rejection in everyday situations? The fear of being rejected or judged leads to a hyper-awareness of others' facial expressions, opinions, or anticipation of rejection. It’s like you’re expecting others will reject you and interpret a situation using those lenses. This interplay between rejection sensitivity and anxiety influences how you navigate your relationships. Understanding the root of rejection sensitivity and its connection to anxiety is...
83. When self-compassion gets tough: navigating common barriers
October 11, 2023 05:55 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBSelf-compassion is the willingness to respond to your pain and suffering in the same way a good friend of yours might–with warmth, patience, and understanding. That sounds easy, right? But you know it isn’t. For many, self-criticism is a classic playing-it-safe move. It’s like your mind is a champion at criticizing you in response to those moments in which you feel anxious about something that has happened or could happen. Which of the following fear statements resonate with you? If I’m k...
82. What's the mindset of a skillful striver?
September 26, 2023 22:55 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIt was a true pleasure to discover the work and passion of Sonya Looney; her enthusiasm, laughs, and insights are contagious! There are many golden nuggets in this conversation about skillfully managing comparison thoughts, rumination, self-doubt, shame, values-based strategies, and much more. Key Takeaways The mindset of an athlete The upsides and downsides of over-preparing and over-working How to skillfully manage unpredictability Acceptance of emotions How to deal with a strong a...
81. How to act on your values when feeling anxious
September 13, 2023 00:17 - 32 minutes - 165 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: Subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ This is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Matthew McKay, Ph.D. In part 1, we discussed the foundations of how Dr. McKay thinks of process-based therapy. Today, we discuss, in particular, different mechanisms of action: What is attentional training How to look at your values when g...
80. What maintains a psychological struggle?
September 06, 2023 03:31 - 36 minutes - 182 MBIf anxiety is a part of our day to day life, if we hold on to the framework that to be human is to be anxious, how did anxiety ever become a problem? How do you go from worrying about not being good enough to chronic states of worry? How do you go from feeling uncomfortable taking the elevator to developing an elevator phobia? What maintains a psychological struggle? And what are the skills – the core skills – that you can learn to navigate those anxious moments and get back into your life?...
79. How to engage in values-based behaviors when feeling anxious
August 15, 2023 16:01 - 23 minutes - 120 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Do you remember last week when your mind was criticizing you and asking you to play-it-safe? Using Acceptance and Commitment Skills, you are always invited to bring awareness to your internal experiences, especially when you are feeling stuck in a habit or unhelpful behavioral patte...
78. How to push back social perfectionism
August 10, 2023 05:39 - 34 minutes - 172 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ When was the last time you had a social mishap in a conversation? Do you remember how it feels to say the wrong thing at the wrong time? If you’re a shy person or are struggling with social anxiety or social perfectionism, you are holding onto the beliefs that you must sound smart, ...
77. The benefits of mindfulness when dealing with anxiety
August 01, 2023 22:09 - 32 minutes - 162 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Our minds are amazing at many, many things. Our minds are capable of remembering the birthday of the ones we love, calculating a budget for our next trip, thinking about our next writing project, and coming up with questions for a podcast. Our minds are also capable of ruminating, dw...
76. How to practice mindfulness in the middle of it all
July 25, 2023 21:34 - 43 minutes - 219 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ When was the last time you had an aha moment in which your next steps were clear? Do you remember how it is to be in the midst of a difficult situation, and then, have clarity of what you need to do? If you pay attention to your experiences, you may notice those aha moments in which...
75. The upsides and downsides of perfectionism (part 2)
July 19, 2023 02:21 - 38 minutes - 195 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ In this second part of my conversation with Andrew Nalband, we discussed in detail how he manages all the noise that shows up in his head, what has worked, and what hasn’t when dealing with a tendency to do things right and perfectly. Key Takeaways Why meditation/mindfulness practi...
74. The upsides and downsides of perfectionism (part 1)
July 12, 2023 03:27 - 38 minutes - 197 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ There is nothing wrong with striving to do things right and perfectly. It depends on how often you do it, when you do it, and how it works in your life in the long run. What is unhealthy is demanding perfectionism, which involves demanding that you are perfect and do things perfectl...
73. Dr. Z and Espree Devora
June 21, 2023 05:04 - 35 minutes - 178 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Stress is nearly unavoidable in our daily lives. Unexpected things can happen to all of us, and often, we may choose to play-it-safe by working harder and harder, doing more and more. I am sharing today an interview with Espree Devora. Espree has been recently featured in INC Magazi...
73. Stress management tips for high-achievers
June 21, 2023 05:04 - 35 minutes - 178 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Stress is nearly unavoidable in our daily lives. Unexpected things can happen to all of us, and often, we may choose to play-it-safe by working harder and harder, doing more and more. I am sharing today an interview with Espree Devora. Espree has been recently featured in INC Magazi...
72. How to develop emotional attunement
June 14, 2023 14:50 - 31 minutes - 159 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Have you ever been struggling emotionally and a partner, colleague or caregiver overlooked you or made you feel worse? “I would have never let that happen,” is uttered or implied. Or an important other misses your emotional needs altogether and just focuses on themselves. When this i...
71. How to keep stress from taking over your life
May 16, 2023 23:20 - 39 minutes - 200 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Have you ever gone to the emergency room? Have you ever thought of how emergency doctors face stress? Have you ever considered how an emergency doctor manages anxiety as part of their work life? Today, I’m sharing with you the interview with Dr. Mark Hoffman, M.D., a board certifi...
70. How to overcome chronic indecision
May 10, 2023 00:02 - 19 minutes - 97.7 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Can’t make up your mind about marrying your girlfriend or not? Can’t make up your mind about the TV you need to buy? Can’t make up your mind about staying or quitting your job? If the prospect of making a decision makes you feel overwhelmed and paralyzed, then you need to listen to ...
69. Dealing with the stress of anticipating disasters around every corner
May 03, 2023 02:08 - 30 minutes - 154 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ How often do you assume the worst-case-scenario when facing a difficult situation? When was the last time someone invited you to a party, and you started worrying about it months in advance? Do you stress about situations that have not happened yet? Anybody can learn how our minds...
68. Key skills to manage interpersonal conflict
April 26, 2023 00:13 - 32 minutes - 165 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ This is part 2 of my interview with Todd Kashdan, Ph.D. Key Takeaways How to persuade others skillfully How intolerance and speed of uncertainty feed into rigid thinking The connection between persuasion skills and acceptance and commitment skills The difference between task-ori...
67. Skills to steer clear of group thinking and cope with social rejection
April 19, 2023 00:31 - 30 minutes - 155 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Have you ever played-it-safe by keeping your opinions to yourself? When was the last time you felt afraid of social rejection that you did not say what you really thought about a topic in fear of rocking the boat? How often do you play-it-safe by placating and going along with othe...
66. How to boost your self-esteem
April 12, 2023 05:11 - 39 minutes - 198 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Have you ever been caught in a spiral of self-criticism? When was the last time your inner critic took over your day? We all have stories we’ve created about ourselves - some of them positive and some of them negative. If you suffer from low self-esteem, your story may include thes...
65. How to build resilience in stressful times
March 15, 2023 04:18 - 39 minutes - 198 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Resilience is usually understood as the process and the outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences (American Psychological Association (APA)). In the information era, being exposed to all types of stressors is the norm and not the exception. We may...
65. Dr. Z and Dennis Relojo-Howell
March 15, 2023 04:18 - 39 minutes - 198 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Resilience is usually understood as the process and the outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences (American Psychological Association (APA)). In the information era, being exposed to all types of stressors is the norm and not the exception. We may...
64. Process-based therapy for anxiety with Dr. Z. and Joseph Ciarrochi, Ph.D.
March 08, 2023 06:17 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ 60% of people dealing with depression are likely to be dealing with anxiety. If you're anxious, you are also likely to be depressed. In the case of fear-based struggles, it is much more common to struggle with different types of fears than a single one. So if you’re dealing with att...
63. How to handle self-criticism
February 15, 2023 06:07 - 35 minutes - 177 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Self-criticism is a classic playing-it-safe move. We criticize ourselves as a way to think that we're going to be able to control the situation, control ourselves, and control circumstances in order to feel safe. How does it really work for you when you spend hours and hours criticiz...
63. How to handle self-criticism with Dr. Z. and Dr. Dennis Tirch
February 15, 2023 06:07 - 35 minutes - 177 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Self-criticism is a classic playing-it-safe move. We criticize ourselves as a way to think that we're going to be able to control the situation, control ourselves, and control circumstances in order to feel safe. How does it really work for you when you spend hours and hours criticiz...
62. How to handle unhelpful perfectionism with Dr. Z and Clarissa Ong, Ph.D.
February 08, 2023 06:04 - 30 minutes - 153 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Are you an overachiever? Some perfectionistic traits - e.g., being hardworking or paying attention to details - can be extremely handy. But what happens when you don’t do things in moderation and feel compelled to do more and more, do everything right, and avoid mistakes? In this ep...
62. How to handle unhelpful perfectionism
February 08, 2023 06:04 - 30 minutes - 153 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Are you an overachiever? Some perfectionistic traits - e.g., being hardworking or paying attention to details - can be extremely handy. But what happens when you don’t do things in moderation and feel compelled to do more and more, do everything right, and avoid mistakes? In this ep...
61. How to handle high-stressful situations with Dr. Z and Lance Morrison
January 18, 2023 01:00 - 43 minutes - 217 MBTo be human is to experience worry, fear, anxiety, and stress. To be human is to play-it-safe. But how do you handle those internal reactions when encountering life-threatening situations? What if being exposed to those unusual situations is part of your day-to-day life? Today, I share a special interview with Lance Morrison, former Captain Police Officer. You will hear different micro-skills Lance uses to handle life-threatening situations such as: Focusing on one thing at a time. Com...
60. Dr. Z and Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D.
January 14, 2023 05:26 - 43 minutes - 218 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ This is a super special interview with one of my favorite colleagues and author, Jonathan Kaplan, author of “Urban Mindfulness.” In this conversation we discussed: One of Jonathan’s favorite mindfulness exercises: sending warm wishes to people around you Why playing-it-safe behavio...
60. Two crucial tips to distinguish effective safety behaviors - playing-it-safe moves - from ineffective ones
January 14, 2023 05:26 - 43 minutes - 218 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ This is a super special interview with one of my favorite colleagues and author, Jonathan Kaplan, author of “Urban Mindfulness.” In this conversation we discussed: One of Jonathan’s favorite mindfulness exercises: sending warm wishes to people around you Why playing-it-safe behavio...
59. Dr. Z and Dr. Diana Hill, Ph.D.
December 21, 2022 00:55 - 45 minutes - 228 MBSubscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Have you ever felt anxious when driving? Have you ever had a panic attack? Have you ever felt an unexpected tingling sensation in your arm? Do you know how it feels when running a marathon? Have you ever pushed your body beyond your limits? In all those scenarios, it’s quite likely you're going to experience some form of bodily-based sensation, and naturally, your brain is going to “m...
59. Specific skills to cope with body sensations
December 21, 2022 00:55 - 45 minutes - 228 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Have you ever felt anxious when driving? Have you ever had a panic attack? Have you ever felt an unexpected tingling sensation in your arm? Do you know how it feels when running...
58. Actionable ACT tips to navigate your day
December 14, 2022 01:40 - 42 minutes - 214 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ In today’s episode of the Playing-It-Safe podcast, Dr. Z. and Lou Lasprugrato, MFT, discuss the various Acceptance and Commitment Skills (ACT) and how they apply to our day-to-day life. ACT skills are applicable not just for therapy or coaching but as a way of living life. At the en...
58. Dr. Z and Lou Lasprugato, MFT
December 14, 2022 01:40 - 42 minutes - 214 MBSubscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ In today’s episode of the Playing-It-Safe podcast, Dr. Z. and Lou Lasprugrato, MFT, discuss the various Acceptance and Commitment Skills (ACT) and how they apply to our day-to-day life. ACT skills are applicable not just for therapy or coaching but as a way of living life. At the end of the day, real change happens by taking action, one action after another. What we discussed with Lou...
57. Dr. Z and Michael P. Twohig, Ph.D.
November 30, 2022 01:57 - 42 minutes - 212 MBMichael P. Twohig, Ph.D. is the co-director of the ACT Research Group, a licensed psychologist in the state of Utah, and a Professor of Psychology at Utah State University. In this episode, I chat with Michael about his research on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on perfectionism, we discuss in particular, one of the papers published in his lab: A randomized controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for clinical perfectionism (2019). We chatted about the neurological sc...
57. The difference between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism
November 30, 2022 01:57 - 42 minutes - 212 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Michael P. Twohig, Ph.D. is the co-director of the ACT Research Group, a licensed psychologist in the state of Utah, and a Professor of Psychology at Utah State University. In this episode, I chat with Michael about his research on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on perfecti...
56. Dr. Z and Dr. Christopher Willard
November 23, 2022 08:27 - 39 minutes - 197 MBSelf-criticism is a classic playing-it-safe move. What are the harsh criticisms that your mind come up with? How do you handle them? Do you try to replace them with positive thoughts? Do you do more with your life? Do you try to prove yourself that you are an okay person? I ask all these questions to Dr. Christopher Willard, an expert on mindfulness and self-compassion. In my conversation with Chris you will hear about: The purpose or the function of self-criticism. Why do we do it? The ...
56. What is the purpose of self-criticism and what to do about it
November 23, 2022 08:27 - 39 minutes - 197 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Self-criticism is a classic playing-it-safe move. What are the harsh criticisms that your mind come up with? How do you handle them? Do you try to replace them with positive thoughts? Do you do more with your life? Do you try to prove yourself that you are an okay person? I ask all ...
55. Three micro-skills in managing anxiety
November 16, 2022 02:50 - 38 minutes - 193 MB(*) Receive weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe: subscribe to the Playing-it-safe Newsletter: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/playing-it-safe-newsletter/ Dealing effectively with anxiety and the discomfort that comes with it is a fundamental skill. It allows you to do what you care about and excel in life, especially when facing unfamiliar situations or unpleasant moments. In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Joel Minden. He is the d...
55. Dr. Z and Dr. Joel Minden, Ph.D.
November 16, 2022 02:50 - 38 minutes - 193 MBDealing effectively with anxiety and the discomfort that comes with it is a fundamental skill. It allows you to do what you care about and excel in life, especially when facing unfamiliar situations or unpleasant moments. In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Joel Minden. He is the director of the Chico Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT), and the author of the anxiety management self-help book, “Show Your Anxiety Who’...
54. Are perfectionistic actions working for you or against you?
November 09, 2022 01:00 - 17 minutes - 87.8 MBDo you deeply care about what you do that you don't measure what it takes you to accomplish a goal? Are you a very conscientious person that struggles to do things that are not-good-enough? Are you super-committed to the projects you participate in that you forget to eat, sleep, or hang out with your friends at times? Are you often preoccupied with thoughts about "I must do well, otherwise I'm bad?" Are grit and discipline hurting you? Perfectionistic actions can keep you in a "perfect...
53. Dr. Z and Nic Hooper
October 19, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 194 MBWhen you transition from highschool to college – as it’s called in the United States – or to a University – as it’s called in other parts of the world, such as South America or Europe – you go through a significant life adjustment. As exciting as it is, there are also a lot of changes happening at once: you need to introduce yourself to new people, get adjusted to living at a different location, be in charge of your own meals, attend classes very early in the morning, speak with the registe...
53. Six ACT microskills to deal with academic anxiety
October 19, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 194 MBWhen you transition from highschool to college – as it’s called in the United States – or to a University – as it’s called in other parts of the world, such as South America or Europe – you go through a significant life adjustment. As exciting as it is, there are also a lot of changes happening at once: you need to introduce yourself to new people, get adjusted to living at a different location, be in charge of your own meals, attend classes very early in the morning, speak with the registe...