Inner Path Seekers | Mental Health Support

Sex educator and coach ⁠Ruth Ramsay⁠ shares key pieces of advice and tips on how to consciously improve your sex life here in this episode. Ruth has made notable appearances in the media, boasting a rich background that spans over a decade as a striptease artist. She now holds a transformational coaching diploma and supports clients by blending her coaching skills with her life experience. Beyond...

No one is immune to sickness. Whether we are talking about a cold or a mental illness. Yes, even if you are a doctor, you can still get sick physically. And yes, even if you are a psychologist, you too can suffer from mental illness. No one is immune. But what do you do when dark thoughts consume you? How can you be there for yourself? In this video, Jellis Vaes , a mental health coach and founder...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming reinvention architect Craig Standland , who knows all about how to reinvent your life after watching his own crumble in 2013, when the FBI came knocking at his door, for a second round on the podcast. In this episode we delve deeper into Craig’s current occupation as a reinvention architect, what that means, and how he guides others as they navigate...

If you see me today talking to strangers on The IPS Podcast and doing these videos here, you wouldn’t say that I used to be a very shy person. But I was. In fact, it’s quite an understatement. I was always the quietest person in the class or in any room. Through the years, all this changed when I applied all the techniques, skills, and knowledge (and a lot of effort and work) of the ways to talk t...

In this episode, get advice from Jellis Vaes, the founder of The IPS Project and a mental health coach, about what to do when dealing with an invisible pain, illness, or injury. Show notes for this episode with all the resources mentioned can be found here: https://theipsproject.com/2023/05/the-struggle-of-invisible-pain/ _______ 📚The IPS Academy📚 If you feel that you’ve gained some insights and...

In this bonus episode, Dr. Medcalf, a psychologist and relationship expert with more than 30 years of experience in the field, takes over the IPS podcast. If, by the end of this episode, you’d like to learn even more from Dr. Medcalf, do check out the interview I did with her in ‘ EP 035 - The Key to Great Relationships with Psychologist and Relationships Expert Dr. Abby Medcalf ’, where we cover...

Discover the secrets to building great and healthy relationships with relationship expert, Dr. Abby Medcalf. With over 30 years of experience counselling individuals and couples, Dr. Medcalf is the author of the highly-rated book 'Be Happily Married' and host of the popular podcast 'Relationships Made Easy'. Get ready for an energy-filled discussion on the fascinating topic of roma...

“If you don’t invest in your wellness, you will have to invest in your illness.” – Martin Inderbitzin  Dr. Martin Inderbitzin, a neuroscientist and cancer survivor, and Jellis Vaes, a mental health coach and cardiac arrest survivor, share lessons about life and death in this interview on The IPS Podcast. Show notes for this episode with all the resources and ways to connect with Dr. Martin Inderbi...

“Compassion is for people who are suffering. Sympathy is for people who are suffering. Empathy is stepping out of my point of view and stepping into your point of view. And I can do that with you if you are happy, if you are confused, if you are suffering or not suffering.” - Karen Faith Empathy is a practice, not a feeling. Yes, you read that right. Whether you’re naturally good at feeling it or...

“I was told early on that with amputation 95% is mental and 5% is physical. If you get your head straight, the rest will follow.” - Alex Lewis There are people in this world who just blow your socks off with their courage and strength despite the massive adversities they had to go through. Alex Lewis , our guest in this interview, is one of those people. Before Alex lost his limbs and his lips, he...

Are you ready for a new bonus episode? In this bonus episode, adventurer, lecturer and two-time world-record holder Kristina Paltén takes over the podcast. Kristina has so far appeared twice in on The IPS Podcast. The first time was in episode 013 : ‘Kristina Paltén, Ultra Runner – Alone Through Iran, 1144 Miles of Trust, Prejudice, and Human Kindness’, and the second time in episode 029 : ‘The Go...

“Eating disorders are not about food.” - Ashley McHan In this interview on the podcast of Inner Path Seekers, Ashley McHan , a licensed eating disorder and trauma specialist sits down with Jellis Vaes, the host of the podcast, to talk about eating disorders. Show notes for this episode with all the resources and ways to connect with Ashley:   https://theipsproject.com/2022/04/understanding-eating-...

Note: For those who are interested, this interview was also videotaped. You can watch the full interview on the Youtube channel of The IPS Project here: https://youtu.be/dzEZToK5NDE 3 years ago, Kristina Paltén appeared on the show in episode 013, where she got interviewed about her two world records, becoming the first woman to run 1144 miles alone through Iran, and on the topics of goal setting,...

Hereby, we would like to introduce you to a brand-new kind of episode on  The IPS Podcast :  bonus episodes. In these bonus episodes you get the chance to spend some more quality time with some of our guests as they take over the podcast. In this first bonus episode, you get to spend some more time with  Craig Stanland , a reinvention architect, TEDx speaker, author, and coach who a...

“This story is a piece of me. It is not my proudest moment. But it is a piece of me. If I denied it, how can I ever be whole, how can I ever be enough if I deny a piece of what made me, me?” - Craig Stanland In 2012, Craig exploited the warranty policy of one of the world's largest tech companies for his own financial gain—a decision that would change the rest of his life… In this episode of The I...

Signe M. Hegestand, a licensed psychologist, talks about how to start healing from emotional abuse and the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/04/signe-hegestand-healing-from-emotional-abuse/ _______ PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP For those who are interested, The IPS Project offers you more: a premium membership where you...

Martin Inderbitzin, a neuroscientist and pancreatic cancer survivor talks about how to handle pain and suffering. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/04/how-to-handle-pain-and-suffering/ _______ PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP For those who are interested, The IPS Project offers you more: a premium membership where you can enjoy over +100 blog articles converted...

In this episode, we’ve invited survivor and advocate of children who have experienced sexual abuse and sexual assault, Rena Romano.  Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/12/rena-romano-healing-child-sexual-abuse/ _______ 📚 The IPS Academy provides online courses from some of the best instructors out there on mental health, personal development, life...

Being a man is not easy. Sean Galla, founder of https://mensgroup.com/ , talks about masculinity, men’s health, and the struggles men face. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/10/sean-galla-being-a-man-is-not-easy/ _______ We at The IPS Project are delighted to present the IPS T-Shirts : t-shirts that change the world.  Not only does each t-shirt de...

Scott Pinyard, head coach of This Naked Mind , talks about alcohol use disorder, the effects of alcohol on the brain and body, how to help someone struggling with alcohol addiction, and how to be there for yourself if you are wrestling with alcohol. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/09/alcohol-addiction-with-scott-pinyard/ 📚 The IPS Academy provi...

Sometimes we need to hear again why it is okay to be vulnerable, and why it is important to talk more openly about the scars we wear inside. In this episode you hear the audio from the animated video: Vulnerability and the Importance to Talk About the Scars You Wear Inside If you are curious about any other videos we have on life topics such as these, to better the quality of your life, check out...

Learn how to handle distressing times from an ex-SAS Commander, a pancreatic cancer survivor, a monk who lived for 37 years in a monastery, and other experts. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/05/ep-022-how-to-handle-distressing-times/ _______ The IPS Academy provides online courses from some of the best instructors out there on mental health, per...

In this episode on The IPS Podcast, Dr. Rick Hanson, Ph. D., leading expert on positive neuroplasticity, talks about how you can rewire your brain to be happy. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/04/rewire-your-brain-to-be-happy-rick-hanson/ _______ We at The IPS Project are delighted to present the IPS T-Shirts : t-shirts that change the world.  No...

Shan Boodram , the most sought-after sex educator on the internet, shares ways to improve your relationship, dating and sex life. Some of the Questions: How would you define how a good healthy relationship looks like? What are some fundamental traits to have a successful long-term relationship? In making the first move, what tips do you have for guys in approaching someone? What in general works a...

What is psychological trauma? In this episode of The IPS Podcast, Dr. Guy Macpherson, Ph. D . an expert in trauma, provides a base understanding of psychological trauma. Some of the Questions:  How would you define and explain to someone what trauma is? From all your experiences of working with trauma, and all the health professionals you've interviewed, do you have any advice for listeners on how...