Mind Pilot

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. In this special 4th of July message, Jana from Mind Pilot shares a heartfelt thank you to all military personnel and first responders for their immense sacrifices. Tune in for a brief reflection on the 250th anniversary of our nation, the unique opportunities it provides, and a deep appreciation for those who make our free...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 103 Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'm sure it'll be okay," even when your gut is telling you otherwise? In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Mathew Sharps dive into the reality of everyday dissociation. While checking out can give your mind a temporary...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 102 Is bonding over what "sucks" actually making you sick? Learn how to lower your work cortisol by shifting the narrative with coworkers and protecting your personal life from the physiological "heat" of the job. Key Topics Covered The Biological Price of "Griping": How con...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 101 In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Mary Oganesyan explore the critical role of setting boundaries in relationships. Learn how first responders and their partners can protect their peace and avoid resentment by de-escalating arguments and taking space when conversations turn...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 100 In this milestone 100th episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana celebrates the community of first responders and veterans with a special gift: a quick, 5-minute guided visualization. If you feel your schedule or stress levels ramping up, hit pause and try this brief exercise to instantly cool down your nervo...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 99 In high-stakes roles where mistakes can be fatal, it is easy to bring a "zero-fail" mindset home and begin to rip yourself to shreds over minor errors. This episode explores how to transition from destructive self-criticism to a future-focused plan that allows your brain to finally let go of...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 98 Ever feel like you’re watching a friend rot in a "brain jail" of their own making? In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps explains why your professional "command and control" style can actually lock the door tighter when dealing with loved ones. Instead of dictating the solution ,...

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Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 97 In this episode of Mind Pilot , Dr. Jana Price-Sharps explores how to safeguard your focus when dealing with those "walking wounded" colleagues who seem to crawl under your skin the moment they speak. For first responders and veterans, the "jerk in the room" is often someone lashin...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 96 In this episode of Mind Pilot , Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps dive into the subtle phenomenon of dissociation . For many first responders and veterans, "checking out" is a survival skill a way to push through a firefight or a traumatic call by temporarily removing consciousnes...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot 95 In this episode of Mind Pilot , Dr. Jana Price-Sharps explores the unique challenges of navigating parenthood as a first responder. Because you see the worst of the world on the job, it's a natural instinct to want to fiercely protect your family from getting hurt. However, the command-driven communicati...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot EP 94 Dr. Jana Price-Sharps explores the 1% marginal gains rule that was originally developed by cycling coach Dave Brailsford to maximize performance through tiny details . Many attempts at self improvement fail because massive overhauls lead to burnout once the reality of duty and life intervenes . This episod...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 93 In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps is joined by her husband and co-author, Dr. Matthew Sharps, to discuss their newly published book, Beyond Survival: Pilot Your Own Brain . They dive deep into the science of the "fight or flight" response, explaining how chronic stress can deprive the p...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot 92 In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps break down the science of why most New Year's resolutions fail by February. Introducing the concept of "Feature Intensive Analysis," they explain the difference between vague "Gestalt" thinking—like simply wan...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 91 In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps explore the psychological reality of high-stakes decision-making. Discussing his new book, The Forensic View , Dr. Sharps explains the "continuity of the nervous system"—the biological fact that even trained first re...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 90 What happens when a command-presence mindset meets a strong-willed partner at home? In this episode of Mind Pilot , Dr. Jana Price-Sharps addresses the unique friction that occurs when two "Type-A" personalities share a life. For first responders and veterans, "winning" is often a...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 89 Kindness, gratitude, connection, Dr. Jana distills relationship wisdom into three rules you can use today. She walks you through managing anger by taking a break before damage is done, shows how simple thanks for dishes, laundry, or bringing in groceries grows goodwill, and offers quick text prompts t...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot EP 88 If anger feels constant, this episode gives you a fast, three step reset, reflect on how you handle anger, make a plan before you get home tired and grumpy, and set boundaries early so tension does not pile up. Dr. Jana explains why some people ignite faster, how sleep debt and heavy workloads push agitati...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 87 Dr. Jana Price-Sharps breaks down how everyday irritations, from slow drivers to missed deadlines, can snowball into constant anger and a body stuck in the adrenaline and cortisol loop. Aimed especially at first responders, this episode teaches you to spot your earliest physical cues, jaw tightening,...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 86 When you only have one way to cope, injury, schedule changes, or a moved away friend can leave you stranded. In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps teaches how to diversify your coping, pick strategies that truly lower anxiety, and avoid helpers that accidentally inflame it. You will hear why calling...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 85 In this Mind Pilot episode, Dr. Jana Price Sharps explores why simple gratitude, offered consistently and sincerely, can transform homes, teams, and communities. From thanking a spouse for nightly dishes to acknowledging a child for making the bed, she shows how noticing the ordinary builds trust and...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Visualization This episode is your quick escape from the stress of a hectic day. Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps as she offers a short guided mental cool down to help ease tension, slow your thoughts, and reconnect with calm. With soft imagery, relaxing cues, and space to breathe, this practice helps you relax your b...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Visualization In a few minutes you can reset your day. Draw a plate, brain dump everything, star the things you cannot change, and let them go. For what remains, imagine each task or fear sealed in a bubble and stored in a clear box that only you open. Once a week, pull one bubble out, pop it, make a step by ste...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 84  Ever replayed a conversation for years, convinced someone meant to hurt you? In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps explains how our brains make "mind edits," snap judgments in emotional moments that get locked in as fact. Learn how these mental edits can fuel conflict, regret, or self-blam...

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 82  Your brain deserves care just like your body does, but how often do you check in with it? In this deeply relatable episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps invites listeners to explore their mental load and how it might be impacting their health. She breaks down the emotional costs of avoiding solitude or fall...