PSYC 101
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHelping you understand your mind and mood so you can overcome any challenges in your way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
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An Update: This Year has Been a Weird Journey
December 27, 2018 21:10 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBSo, you might have noticed I've been a little quiet this year. I haven't been creating many videos, sending emails to you all, or posting much on my social media. There are several big reasons for that. I explain it all in this video, but here's the rundown. I've always had way too many ideas and directions I could go in, so picking what I devote my time and energy to is a constant struggle. However, in mid-2017, I made the decision to start a new business with one of my closest friends. ...
The Problem with the Modern Mental Health Conversation | PSYC 101 #28
December 13, 2018 18:55 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBMy life's mission is spreading awareness of mental health and resources for those struggling with mental illnesses, so you'd think I'd be super happy to see what's happening with people openly talking about their depression and anxiety. But I really don't know if we're moving in the right direction or not. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
Want to Feel Better. Then Focus | PSYC 101 #27
June 23, 2018 21:46 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBIf you really want to overcome your depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges you're suffering from, then you have to focus on overcoming one symptom at a time. Just in general, a strong focus will only help you beat your mental illness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
#26: I Tried Everything and Nothing Worked with Jocelyn Zahn
May 31, 2018 22:48 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBI sat down with Jocelyn today to discuss her unique perspective on her healing journey. She tried everything...and nothing worked. Until one day she tried one more thing. Now meet Jocelyn: Jocelyn Zahn is an online anti-diet Holistic Health Coach. She specializes in helping wellness newcomers and chronic fad dieters adapt healthy living as an act of self-love. As a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and mental health advocate, she's made it her life's mission to help others ...
Surviving the Golden State Bridge with Kevin Hines | PSYC 101 #25
March 29, 2018 22:23 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBKevin Hines and I sat down to discuss his amazing journey from depression, anxiety, and psychosis to jumping off the Golden State Bridge to inspiring millions with his story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
Overcoming Eating Disorders with Zoe Klein | PSYC 101 Session #24
February 21, 2018 16:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBZoe Klein joins me today to talk about her experience suffering from an eating disorder and what you can do to understand and help someone overcome theirs. Now meet Zoe: Zoe is a clinician with a passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work with a clinical specialization in children and families as well as a Masters in Education in Developmental Psychology. Zoe started her career in the field of education, where she gained ext...
From Calorie Counting to Counseling with Mallory Gothelf | PSYC 101 Session #23
February 09, 2018 16:41 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBMallory joins me today to discuss how she went from sitting in a group trying to overcome her anxiety and self-worth challenges to speaking to that exact same group just a little while later. Now meet Mallory: "Mallory Gothelf is a writer, speaker, and passionate mental health advocate. Deciding to put purpose to her illness, she has taken to stepping out of the shadows of her disease, and into the proverbial light, to bring a face of hope to those still in the throes of this battle." --- ...
How You Can Be a Leader in Any Situation | PSYC 101 Session #22
February 01, 2018 21:32 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBWe all want to be a leader in one way or another. Well, here's how to actually do it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
A Fresh Way to Heal from Anxiety with Dennis Simsek | PSYC 101 Session #21
January 24, 2018 15:01 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBOne of the top podcasters in mental health, Dennis Simsek (aka, the Anxiety Guy) joins me to talk about different ways to look at healing from anxiety and mental illness. Dennis Simsek who also goes by the name the anxiety guy on his podcast and social media channels is a CBT and NLP master practitioner who creates lasting change in people suffering from anxiety disorders. His podcast has been downloaded over 1 million times, he’s held the #1 ranking in the health category on iTunes for 12 ...
7 REAL New Years Resolutions | PSYC 101 Session #20
December 31, 2017 01:09 - 10 minutes - 14 MBCome on. We all know that making huge New Year's Resolutions won't last. So how about instead we make small changes in our lives that can have a huge effect down the road. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
Surround Yourself with Beauty | PYSC 101 Session #19
December 22, 2017 15:08 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBThis is something I've been thinking about a lot recently. I've discovered that I'm at my best when I open my eyes to the beauty this world has to offer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
The Stigma is KILLING Us with Erez Shek | PSYC 101 Session #17
December 19, 2017 23:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBErez Shek was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 1999 and ever since has been on his own rocky journey to find the truest of acceptance that means living with a mental illness, not being one. After surviving a suicide attempt in September 2016, Erez decided he would do whatever he could do to inspire that living with a Mental Illness is possible and to educate that Mental Health is something every single person should be aware of. Its not just for people living with a Mental Illness.Teachin...
How You Can Wake Up in a Good Mood | PSYC 101 Session #16
December 12, 2017 15:30 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBWe all want to be happy, especially when we first wake up. What if told you there's a way to do just that? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
It’s the 5th Anniversary of My Suicide Attempt
December 03, 2017 16:54 - 10 minutes - 15 MBI was tearing up as I was editing this podcast. I had so much to live for, yet I couldn't see it. I'm so glad I'm here today, and I'm going to do everything I can to help anyone who is in the same place I was. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
How to Help Your Friend with Panic Attacks | PSYC 101 Session #15
November 29, 2017 23:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBIf you know anybody with anxiety, this is a must listen. You can do so much for your friend, especially when they're experiencing panic attacks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
Here’s How to Deal with Your Obsessive Thoughts | PSYC 101 Session #14
November 16, 2017 20:10 - 18 minutes - 26 MBNobody links being stuck in a viscious cycle of negative thoughts, so it's time we did something about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
A FIRE Interview on What’s Your Story Radio Show with Kathy Bacon
November 05, 2017 14:21 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBKathy Bacon and I go LIVE on Facebook to discuss being unashamed, peer pressure, how to improve your self-worth, and so many other interesting topics! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
The Power of an Accountability Partner | PSYC 101 Session #13
October 28, 2017 23:15 - 6 minutes - 9.47 MBI don't know about you, but sometimes I need to talk to someone about what I'm going through. And when that happens, I always turn first to my accountability partner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
Dispelling the Myths of Schizophrenia from a Sibling’s Perspective with Shannon Jaccard | PSYC 101 Session #12
October 26, 2017 16:14 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBFormer CEO of NAMI San Diego and current Co-Founder of Ballast Health, Shannon Jaccard, joins me to discuss her journey to running the largest branch of NAMI in the nation. We talk about what Skitzophrenia really is, and how her new venture will save lives. Now meet Shannon: Shannon Jaccard is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Ballast Health, an organization dedicated to creating stability in turbulence. She is the recent past CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI...
Let’s Get Some Organization into Our Lives | PSYC 101 Session #11
October 22, 2017 15:15 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBThere's a lot of stress out there, whether it be at school, work, or anywhere else. You have a lot of things to do, but they don't always get done. This can lead to more stress, which leads to less productivity, which leads to more stress. And this awful cycle will only get worse if you don't take a stand to stop it today. In this podcast episode, we dive deep into concrete strategies to organize your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
4 Steps to Relieving Anxiety with Erica Arvanitis | PSYC 101 Session #10
October 19, 2017 16:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBErica Arvanitis from Anxiety Erica joins me today to discuss anxiety, therapy, ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts), and what to do about them. Now meet Erica: A copywriter by day, Erica spends all her free time writing. Living in San Diego with her 11-year-old Chow mix Gussie, she was diagnosed with GAD – Generalized Anxiety Disorder – about a year and a half ago. When she's not attending therapy, she finds so much value in writing about her journey with mental health. On a mission to unite...
The Past Happened | PSYC 101 Session #9
October 14, 2017 17:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBIf you want to obsess about something, why not focus that on how you’re going to dominate the present and future? :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
Stress: Let’s Talk about This | PSYC 101 Session #8
October 11, 2017 17:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBNobody likes stress. Nobody wants it. Then why is it that so few are actively reducing the stress in their life? Let's look at some common stressors and what to do about them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
An Almost Unknown Mental Illness with Millie French | PSYC 101 Session #7
October 05, 2017 14:15 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBMillie joins me on the PSYC 101 podcast all the way from Australia to discuss her challenges with depression, anxiety, and decentralization/depersonalization (dc/dp). We talk about her struggles and dive deep into what it's like to experience dc/dp, conditions which I wasn't even aware of until recently, so anyone struggling with them can find recognize and work to overcome them. Now meet Millie: My name is Millie and I’m a mental health blogger. I created my own blog called Love and Flour...
Saturday Snapshot: What My Piano has to Teach Me About Life
October 02, 2017 01:34 - 5 minutes - 7.4 MBI'm not an adventurous person. I like making and following plans. But my piano has something to teach me about that. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
A Not-So-Great History of Psychology | PSYC 101 Session #6
September 28, 2017 14:18 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBWe as humans haven't had a great history of treating psychological disorders, but the good news is that we're slowing turning that around. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
What’s Your Coping Mechanism and How Do You Overcome It? | PSYC 101 Session #5
September 22, 2017 02:39 - 18 minutes - 25 MBWe all have ways of coping with bad stuff in life, but have you thought about what unhealthy methods you use? And do you know how to overcome them? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
Build Your Personal Confidence with Devin Tracy | PSYC 101 Session #4
September 12, 2017 15:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBA personal marketing coach and a good friend of mine, Devin talks about body language (which he demonstrates on me), the four areas of confidence, and we discuss the best mindset to have while you're walking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
Reduce Stress and Improve Productivity with Your Location | PSYC 101 Session #3
September 04, 2017 17:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBI'm currently in Santa Fe speaking at a teen retreat, and I've been asked repeatedly how I stay mentally healthy and productive while traveling. Now, I'm finally addressing it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support
From Depressed to an Advocate: An Interview with Taylor Harvey | PSYC 101 Session #2
August 26, 2017 18:03 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBMy name is Taylor and my passion is mental health! I have a psychology degree and am currently earning my Master’s in mental health counseling. I have been working through depression for almost a year now, which was a huge struggle. Finding help was nearly impossible due to the way society views individuals with mental illnesses. That’s why I created a blog called The Lotus Project to bring awareness and share my story to help others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...
Welcome to the PSYC 101 Podcast! | Session #1
August 23, 2017 08:42 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBI can't wait to share practical and fun psychology to help you in your personal and professional lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psyc101/support