Minds and Mics

In this episode of Minds & Mics , Nick chats with psychologist and author Tom Horvath about how to use functional analysis to break the cycle of self-defeating behaviors. JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NicksNewsletter → TOM'S WEBSITE & BOOKS PracticalRecovery (Website) Sex, Drugs, Gambling, and Chocolate (Book)

In this episode of Minds & Mics , Nick chats with author and mindfulness teacher Lodro Rinzler about suffering, self-doubt, expectations, and more. JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NicksNewsletter → LODRO'S WEBSITE & BOOKS LodroRinzler.com You Are Good You Are Enough (Book) EPISODE TOPICS The Buddhist concept of basic goodness The nature of self-doubt Limiting beliefs around meditation Expectat...

In this episode of Minds & Mics , Nick chats with author and adventurer Alastair Humphreys about what it means to live adventurously, the connection between adventure and mental health, microadventures, self-reinvention, and more. JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NicksNewsletter → ALASTAIR'S WEBSITE & BOOKS AlastairHumphreys.com Microadventures The Doorstep Mile EPISODE TOPICS Adventurous decis...

Nick interviews author and neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff about the psychology of curiosity. 💌 JOIN NICK'S NEWSLETTER NickWignall.com → 📙 ANNE-LAURE'S BOOK + WEBSITE Tiny Experiments → NessLabs →

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about our favorite tips for improving mood and cultivating a healthier relationship with our emotions. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NickWignall.com → 📙 RYAN'S BOOKS Emotion Hacks → How to Deal with Angry People → Why We Get Mad →

The root causes of anxiety aren't always buried in your past... sometimes they're hiding in plain site in the present! In this episode, psychologist Nick Wignall and therapist Emma McAdam share 6 common but frequently ignored root causes of anxiety and how to work through them in your own life. Get Nick's Free Assertive Communication Cheat Sheet: https://nickwignall.com/assertive-communication-che...

In this episode of Minds & Mics , I chat with Dr. Ross White about the psychology of finding your purpose. Show Notes: What is purpose exactly? How purpose is different than values Why forming is better than finding purpose Do you need a purpose? When finding your purpose is avoidance Ross's 3-part framework: Get, Protect, Reset Self-compassion Learn more about Ryan and his work here: Ross Whi...

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about the frequently misunderstood psychology of anger. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NickWignall.com → 📙 RYAN'S BOOKS How to Deal with Angry People → Why We Get Mad → EPISODE TOPICS The most important misconception about anger Why anger would be considered a positive, not negative, emotion Why venting is bad for y...

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author Oliver Burkeman about the imperfectionist mindset and how this counterintuitive idea can help with everything from perfectionism and indecisiveness to procrastination and imposter syndrome. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER The Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/newsletter/ 📙 OLIVER'S BOOK Meditations for Mortals: https://www.ol...

Jonny Miller shares his favorite exercise and techniques to lower chronic anxiety by regulating your nervous system. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER The Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/ 😇 NICK'S ANXIETY COURSE Creating Calm: https://nickwignall.com/creating-calm 🫁 JONNY'S COURSE Nervous System Mastery: https://www.nsmastery.com

Psychologist Nick Wignall and therapist Emma McAdam share their favorite tips for overcoming social anxiety. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER The Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/newsletter-yt/ ⚒️ LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE → Painfully Shy by Barbara and Gregory Markway https://www.amazon.com/Painfully-Shy-Overcome-Anxiety-Reclaim/dp/0312316232 → The Assertiveness Workbook...

In this episode of Minds & Mics , I chat with trauma and resilience researcher Dr. George Bonanno. Show Notes: How to think clearly about trauma and PTSD Common misconceptions about trauma The resilience paradox The problem with the PTSD diagnosis Trauma concept creep How to develop resilience (The flexibility sequence) The end of trauma? Lisa Feldman Barret Mechanisms underlying beneficial ef...

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Daniel Erichsen about better sleep for high-achievers.

In this episode of Minds & Mics , I chat with Liz Fosslien about her new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay . We cover topics like perfectionism vs healthy striving, the difference between envy and jealousy, burnout and the Amazon Zen Booth, revenge bedtime procrastination, and the role of personal responsibility in mental health. Show Notes The dark side of “coping” w...

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Steve Hayes, the founder of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). We talk about everything from the importance of psychological flexibility and emotional tolerance to the future of psychotherapy and what to look for in a great therapist. Show Notes Psychological flexibility Psychological rigidity Social anxiety and panic attacks Where does...

In the latest episode of Minds & Mics, I chatted with Michael Bungay Stanier about his new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters and a range of topics, including the obligation we all have to be "doubly ambitious," why SMART goals aren't usually very smart, the case for working in 6-week cycles, and the genius of cartoonist Gary Larson. Show Notes What makes a book useful? The...

Kai Koch is the co-founder of ahead, which is a software company and app for building emotional intelligence. We talk about the opportunities and challenges for technology in emotional health, self-awareness, emotional intelligence in organizations, and what the future of technology-assisted emotional health might look like. Show Notes The unique benefits of mobile technology for emotional health...

Sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu returns to the show to talk specifically about sleep issues for new moms, including what’s normal and what should be addressed professionally, how sleep and postpartum depression interact, intrusive thoughts and anxiety, and some practical tips for new moms to get their sleep back on track. Show Notes How sleep changes in pregnancy and postpartum Sleep deprivation vs...

Jade and I chat about uncommon sleep misconceptions, how to deal with nightmares, intergenerational sleep trauma, the problem with sleep hygiene, and the message about sleep Jade wants carved on her gravestone. Show Notes Uncommon sleep myths and misconceptions My other chat about sleep myths with Dr. Daniel Erichsen Better Sleep with insomnia coach Martin Reed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Ins...

In this episode of Minds & Mics , I talk with author Nir Eyal about the relationship between technology use and wellbeing among children, parenting in the age of social media, and the virtues of getting out of your kids’ way. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: Common misconceptions about kids and technology use Why screen time is a pointless metric What’s really...

In this episode of Minds & Mics , I talk with psychologist and author Pia Callesen about overthinking and the metacognitive approach to emotional struggles like anxiety and depression. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: What is overthinking, exactly? Types of overthinking The 2 reasons why we overthink The difference between anxious and depressive overthinking Ov...

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with my friend Rosie Sherry about how she made the news for being a "reckless" parent, her distinctive approach to unschooling her kids, authenticity and vulnerability on social media, and what it means to practice self-care as a full-time community builder and mother of five. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: Unschooling...

In this episode of Minds & Mics , I talk with Jay Clouse, the creator and host of one of my favorite podcasts, Creative Elements. Jay and I get into the details of creative overwhelm and burnout and how Jay manages it. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: What does overwhelm actually look like for Jay? Hard works as a response to feeling overwhelmed Respect for dea...

Oliver Burkeman joins me to talk about the problem with the narrow concept of time management and how we mere mortals ought to think about managing our time instead. Show Notes Time management for 4-year-olds The narrow vs broad meaning of time management The importance trap and the temptation to “clear the decks” Anti-skills, negative capability , and the superpower that is emotional tolerance Th...

Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as the host of the popular YouTube channel, Therapy in a Nutshell. In today's episode, Emma and I talk about emotional processing and the most important ideas and skills we can learn to manage painful feelings in a healthy and productive way. Show Notes What is emotional processing? Why is emotional processing important? Wilderness th...