Ted in Your Head

Nobody likes to feel disappointment. But everyone will. Learning to deal with it means the prospect of being disappointed won’t stop you. TedinYourHead.com

Sitting around and doing nothing?! That’s a huge waste of time, isn’t it? No, it’s what you need more of. TedinYourHead.com

“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” – Brené Brown. It’s hard to be happy carrying the ball and chain of shame. The effects of shame are devastating and long-lasting. But there is an antidote. TedinYourHead.com

Assuming that people are out there trying to offend you, malign you or disparage you is a great recipe for anger, anxiety and lack of peace of mind. TedinYourHead.com

We all know the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Yet, even moderate, regular use of these drugs can cause unintended effects on your ability shield yourself from negativity. TedinYourHead.com

*episode fixed During self-isolation and sheltering in place, many of us realized that it’s difficult to be with ourselves at home alone. Thoughts and feelings of fear, sadness, regret, and shame to mention a few, can be overwhelming and cause us to seek to distract us from what needs attention inside of us. Ted discusses how to be comfortable in your own skin.. TedinYourHead.com

Are you tired of staying home? Tired of being in lockdown? Here are 16 good reasons why staying home is awesome. TedinYourHead.com

Journalist Michael Moss says processed foods can be as addictive as cocaine, heroin and cigarettes in the Fresh Air podcast titled “How Processed Food Companies Get Us 'Hooked' On Junk.” Is this exaggeration? Listen to Ted’s thoughts on this idea and judge for yourself. TedinYourHead.com

Obsessing about the past, regretting the past, being sad about the past is being stuck in the past. In this episode: how to break free. TedinYourHead.com

You need good sleep. It’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity. 7 steps for getting it. TedinYourHead.com

How long would it take you to give up? One year? Two years? Five Years? A parable of persistence and determination. TedinYourHead.com

What does it mean to redeem oneself? How do people do it when so many don’t? How do people come back from addiction, failure, and criminality? TedinYourHead.com

What’s the point? No one gets out alive. Why get up in the morning? Why struggle? Ted ponders these questions. TedinYourHead.com

Max Ehrmann said “If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.” TedinYourHead.com

Ted interviews Marriage and Family Therapist Adriana Avila, who is also a Certified Grief Yoga Instructor. In this fascinating interview, Adriana discusses how emotions associated with grief can get “stuck” in the body, and how movement, including yoga, can release these emotions for healing. This is a must-listen as we collectively deal with upheaval and loss. TedinYourHead.com

Ted reviews The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. Check it out, you might like it. TedinYourHead.com

Successful people have a vision. What does it mean to have a vision? Why is that important? TedinYourHead.com

Everything you believe, all that you see, feel and touch, all meaning that you make. It’s all in your mind. Pretty obvious isn’t it? TedinYourHead.com

Life is short. There is no past and there is no future, life is a continuous stream of here, now. Can you see that it’s not going to last forever? TedinYourHead.com

It’s true. Tough times don’t last but tough people do. How to hang in there. TedinYourHead.com

Is there something you need to do but can’t get started? Procrastination and resistance coming up? Here’s what to do. TedinYourHead.com

Families are separated, parents and students, family members are essential workers and at risk. Are you experiencing any of these situations? If so, you may be neglecting your own self-care. Let’s bring that more into balance. Listen to today’s podcast for a reminder. TedinYourHead.com

It’s been a year. How you doing? Hanging in there? Have you gained a few pounds or lost a few? If you’re reading this be grateful. TedinYourHead.com

If you were not taught to stand up for yourself then you owe it to yourself to learn. For your own self-respect, learn to stand up for yourself. TedinYourHead.com

Your imagination is an incredible gift. You can imagine the most wonderful thing in the world or you can imagine the most terrible thing in the world. TedinYourHead.com