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#71 - How to Change Your Life and Cultivate Discipline & Motivation with Meaning & Purpose with Life & Business Coach Brett Baughman

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - March 23, 2024 07:32 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Summary Brett Baughman, a life and business coach, shares his insights and experiences in this conversation. He discusses the importance of creating the ideal version of oneself and the holistic approach to personal growth. Brett also shares his personal journey and the role of faith in his life...

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#70 - How to STAY SANE in the World of Click-Bait News & World Crisis

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - January 25, 2024 17:36 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Join us, as we navigate the intricate landscape of maintaining emotional well-being amid distressing news coverage. In this conversation, we explore practical strategies, both structural and personal, to effectively manage our news intake. Setting boundaries and controlling information flow ta...

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#69 - The Blueprint of a Good LIFE: Values, Virtues, Ethics, and Behaviour with Ryan A Bush

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - January 06, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Join us in a transformative conversation with Ryan A. Bush. The author of ‘Become Who You Are,’ A new theory of self-esteem, human greatness and the opposite of depression. Get the new book - https://designingthemind.org/becoming More about Ryan here - https://designingthemind.org/philosophy/...

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#68 - Face Your SHADOW - Transform Resentment Into ENLIGHTENMENT Through RESPONSIBILITY

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - December 27, 2023 19:45 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Professor Dave & Psychotherapist Mike Discuss Resentment and Responsibility in all their glory! Summary In this conversation, we discuss the path to enlightenment and how resentment is a poison that we must learn to transcend. We discuss how responsibility is the only effective antidote to r...

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#67 - Breaking Chains: Opioid Addiction, Prison Reform & The Road to Recovery for Incarcerated Women in Appalachia

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - November 13, 2023 23:32 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this eye episode, we delve deep into the heart of Appalachia to uncover stories of struggle, resilience, and hope in the face of the opioid epidemic. Takeaways The lack of treatment options and negative attitudes towards addiction worsen the cycle of incarceration and substance use. Supp...

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#66 - "Dopamine Nation" Pleasure, Pain, and the Neuroscience of Addiction with Anna Lembke, MD

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - September 28, 2023 17:15 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
We welcome the wonderful Anna Lembke, MD to discuss her book Dopamine Nation, Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence! Anna Lembke is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she ...

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#65 - Relationships, Codependency, Boundaries, Enmeshment & Differentiation of Self - with Beaonca Ward

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - September 22, 2023 18:40 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
How Codependency & Enmeshment Sabotage Relationships & How to Stop It In this conversation, we cover these topics and much more! Exactly what differentiation of self is, and how this shows up in romantic connections Improving dating and relationships with the latest scientific insights on d...

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#64 - When Rationality, Science & Logic Can't Help = How Does a Neuroscientist Pray?

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - September 13, 2023 17:18 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Do scientists believe in the power of prayer? Is it a sign of weakness or strength?   Mike Stroh and David Zarnett analyze Andrew Huberman and Lex Fridman's talk about how prayer improves well-being, resilience, and connection to a higher power. 00:00 - Introduction: Can Atheists and Agnosti...

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#63 - How Couples & Families RECOVER & HEAL from ADDICTION | Travis Thompson LMFT, PhD Candidate

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - September 01, 2023 14:28 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in addiction therapy. With a focus on how addiction impacts systems of people, from couples to families and entire communities, Travis has worked with adults and adolescents diagnosed with severe substance abus...

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#62 - GOD, HIGHER POWER & Addiction Recovery for ATHEISTS - Sam Harris Commentary

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - August 22, 2023 18:20 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
What's stopping you from a spiritual experience? Are you stuck on this idea of GOD? Psychotherapist Mike Stroh and Political Science Professor David Zarnett explore the thought-provoking ideas of renowned philosopher and neuroscientist Sam Harris and uncover a fresh perspective on higher power...

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#61 - Everyday Resilience - "Stress Wisely - How to be Well in an UnWell World" with Dr Robyne Hanely-Dafoe

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - July 17, 2023 20:07 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
  Described as one of the most sought-after, engaging, thought-provoking, and truly transformative international speakers and scholars in her field, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning education and psychology instructor, author, and resiliency expert. She specializes in resilienc...

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#60 - Decoding the Mental Mastery of Tennis Player & Grand Slam Legend Novak Djokovic

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - July 07, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Today's episode is a little different from our normal episodes. We think you'll enjoy it! Explore the exceptional mindset of Novak Djokovic, a tennis superstar, with Psychotherapist Mike Stroh and Professor David Zarnett. Discover Djokovic's secrets of success rooted in his mental performance ...

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#59 - The Pain that Never Stops | Narcotic Pain Medication Withdrawal & Recovery | Transforming Chronic Pain into Purpose with Psychotherapist Don Hunter

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - June 30, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Explore the intersection of chronic pain, mindfulness, and self-discovery in this thought-provoking podcast. Don Hunter, a psychotherapist with 40 years of experience, shares his personal story, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, meditation, and breaking free from the cycle of suffering a...

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#58 - Healthy Attachment, Inner Child, Empathy, Compassion and Parenting with Dr Julia Sen

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - June 16, 2023 17:36 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Dr. Julia Sen is a Registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist in Ontario with over twenty years of experience compassionately working with adult individuals, couples, and groups on their journey to healing and growth.  Dr. Sen believes that psychotherapy is based on providing a warm, saf...

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#57 - ADHD, Goals, Focus, Executive Functioning and More! with Psychiatrist and ADHD Expert Dr Kenny Hendelman

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - April 26, 2023 18:34 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
On today’s episode I am speaking with Psychiatrist Dr Kenny Hendelman who is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who is an expert in ADHD. He is board-certified in Canada and the US and is the founder and medical director of The Centre for Integrative Mental Health – a clinic that assesse...

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#56 - How to Heal From Grief, Loss, Trauma with Addison Brasil

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - August 17, 2022 02:10 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this conversation, we explore how you can process grief, loss, and trauma. How to develop resilience, self-compassion, and how to transform grief into a meaningful life. We discuss Addison's recent book, First Year of Grief Club: A Gift From A Friend Who Gets It  If you want to hear fr...

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#55 - Recovering from Depression & Being the Change You Wish to See in the World| with Al Levin

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - July 20, 2022 19:15 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, Al Levin, a pioneer of mental health advocacy shares his experience of recovering from two bouts of severe depression, his work in mental health advocacy, and in helping coach and mentor others in their journey through mental ilness. Al Levin is an assistant principal at a k-8...

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#54 - Against Empathy, The Case For Rational Compassion with Paul Bloom Ph.D

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - June 24, 2022 14:50 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Paul Bloom is Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, and Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University. He is the author of Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion and, most recently, The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Searc...

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Why Empathy is Not Helpful in Decision Making & Relationships with Paul Bloom

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - June 24, 2022 14:50 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Paul Bloom is Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, and Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University. He is the author of Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion and, most recently, The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Searc...

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#53 - The Problem with Workplace Diversity Training, How Can We Do It More Effectively? With Dr. Musa al-Gharbi

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - June 03, 2022 21:48 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Most Diversity Trainings Don’t Work. How Can We Do Diversity Training More Effectively? with Dr. Musa al-Gharbi, Ph.D in Sociology and Fellow at Columbia University. This episode features a conversation between my colleague Dr. David Zarnett, who you’ve heard many times on the podcast, in conver...

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The Problem with Workplace Diversity Training, How Can We Do It More Effectively? With Dr. Musa al-Gharbi

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - June 03, 2022 21:48 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Most Diversity Trainings Don’t Work. How Can We Do Diversity Training More Effectively? with Dr. Musa al-Gharbi, Ph.D in Sociology and Fellow at Columbia University. This episode features a conversation between my colleague Dr. David Zarnett, who you’ve heard many times on the podcast, in conver...

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#52 - Principles of Ethical & Spiritual Life. Love, Constancy, Discipline, & Service. - Step 9, 10, 11, 12

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - May 21, 2022 21:38 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
The home stretch, how do we finish clearing out our darkness, making amends with ourselves, our past, and clearing a pathway for continued spiritual and ethical living.  This is part 3 and the last episode of our exploration through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please get in touch i...

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Principles of Ethical & Spiritual Life. Love, Constancy, Discipline, & Service. - Step 9, 10, 11, 12

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - May 21, 2022 21:38 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
The home stretch, how do we finish clearing out our darkness, making amends with ourselves, our past, and clearing a pathway for continued spiritual and ethical living.  This is part 3 and the last episode of our exploration through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please get in touch i...

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Willingness & Humility the Alchemy of the 12 Steps (Part 2 - Step 6 - 8)

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - February 26, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, we continue our discussion of the transformational process of the 12-step recovery program. The focus of this conversation is step 6 & 7 and the principles we cover are Willingness and Humility. 

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#51 - Willingness & Humility the Alchemy of the 12 Steps (Part 2 - Step 6 - 8)

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - February 26, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, we continue our discussion of the transformational process of the 12-step recovery program. The focus of this conversation is step 6 & 7 and the principles we cover are Willingness and Humility. 

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Willingness & Humility the Alchemy of the 12 Steps

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - February 26, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, we continue our discussion of the transformational process of the 12-step recovery program. The focus of this conversation is step 6 & 7 and the principles we cover are Willingness and Humility. 

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#50 - Addiction & Alcoholism Recovery Through the Alchemy of the 12 Steps | Part 1 - Steps 1 - 5

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - January 26, 2022 23:26 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
This podcast is going to be an exploration of why the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are so powerful and how they help to transform people’s lives. As an individual who’s recovered from addiction, as someone who’s received a plethora of ‘mental health care’ via psychotherapy, psychiatry, and m...

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Addiction & Alcoholism Recovery Through the Alchemy of the 12 Steps | Part 1 - Steps 1 - 5

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - January 26, 2022 23:26 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
This podcast is going to be an exploration of why the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are so powerful and how they help to transform people’s lives. As an individual who’s recovered from addiction, as someone who’s received a plethora of ‘mental health care’ via psychotherapy, psychiatry, and m...

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Addiction & Alcoholism Recovery Through the Alchemy of the 12 Steps

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - January 26, 2022 23:26 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
This podcast is going to be an exploration of why the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are so powerful and how they help to transform people’s lives. As an individual who’s recovered from addiction, as someone who’s received a plethora of ‘mental health care’ via psychotherapy, psychiatry, and m...

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World Record Swimmer, Workplace Burn Out, & Spiritual Awakening

State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast - August 13, 2021 00:54 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 3 ratings
John Scott shares how his mindset helped him become a world record holding swimmer, to a career in wealth management, and ultimately leading to burnout. He then realized that something had to change. John's current focus is on bringing mindful, compassionate leadership into the workplace to cr...

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