Dr Matt Lewis

MInd Games with Dr Matt Lewis

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All of these exercises are free to listen to and download, no sign up needed. If you find the exercises useful please help support my work by considering donating or buying one of my books on Amazon or my online course. Please see links below. Thank you. I'm a university academic with a PhD in psychology and now deliver public and online courses in emotional well-being and personal development. I am the author of the book 'Overcome Anxiety: A Self Help Toolkit for Anxiety Relief and Panic Attacks' which is available on Amazon. I lectured in health psychology, exercise psychology, and mental he...

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Dr Matt Lewis

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Health

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www.DrMattLewis.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Resilience in Challenging Times - Part 4 06.07.2026

This is the audio of part 4 of a webinar teaching people how to develop resilience skills in challenging or difficult times. Find full details at www.drmattlewis.com/resilience

Resilience in Challenging Times - Part 3 04.07.2026

This is the audio of part 3 of a webinar teaching people how to develop resilience skills in challenging or difficult times. Find full details at https://www.drmattlewis.com/resilience

Resilience in Challenging Times - Part 2 04.07.2026

This is the audio of part 2 of a webinar teaching people how to develop resilience skills in challenging or difficult times. Find full details at https://www.drmattlewis.com/resilience

Resilience in Challenging Times - Part 1 03.07.2026

This is the audio of part 1 of a webinar teaching people how to develop resilience skills in challenging or difficult times. Find full details at https://www.drmattlewis.com/resilience

8. A Stoic Approach to Ageing 26.02.2026

How Stoicism can help you embrace the later years of life

7. Night Time Reflection - Psychological Stoicism 19.06.2025

7. Night Time Reflection - Psychological Stoicism by Dr Matt Lewis

6. Embracing Setbacks: The Stoic Test Strategy - Psychological Stoicism 17.06.2025

This recording introduces the Stoic Test Strategy, a powerful psychological technique for managing setbacks and improving well-being. Inspired by William B. Irvine's book 'The Stoic Challenge,' the strategy involves reframing setbacks as tests administered by imaginary "Stoic gods." This reframing allows you to respond to challenges calmly and constructively, rather than with negative emotions.

4. Doing Hard Things: Stoic Training - Psychological Stocism 14.06.2025

Do something you are afraid of doing.

Ask Me Anything Episode 5 - Exam Anxiety 27.04.2025

Exam/assessment/test anxiety is very common, not just for school children, but also for university/college students and adults facing tests or exams at work. This anxiety or stress doesn’t, in most cases, lead to panic attacks on the day, but it can do for a minority of people and once you do experience a panic attack in that situation, the fear of having another panic attack in the same, or simil...

5. Get Good out of Bad: Resilience in Difficult Times - Psychological Stoicism 09.04.2025

Look for silver linings. When something bad happens, take some time to accept it and come to terms with it, and then see it as an opportunity to get good out of bad.

How to Build Genuine Confidence - Part One 08.06.2019

Part one of an audio exercise that outlines how to build genuine confidence that lasts. This is an excerpt from my book: Overcome Anxiety.

Practical Exercises for Unhelpful Thoughts and Anxious Thinking 16.08.2018

Four practical exercises to manage uncomfortable thoughts and anxious thinking. One of the most effective ways we can manage unhelpful thoughts is by using a psychological tool called ‘defusion’, a technique from a mindfulness based approach to helping anxiety called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Defusion is probably the most powerful psychological skill I've learned and has helped chan...

Using Intentions to Change Your Life 19.03.2018

This audio describes two different types of intentions and will take you through an exercise that can dramatically change the way others see you. The exercise can bring positive results for everyone, but will be particularly helpful for those who struggle with social anxiety. Download one of my audiobooks for free by signing up for an Audible account using one of the links below: Overcome Anxiety...

Quick Relaxation Exercise for Anxiety Relief and Sleep Preparation 10.03.2018

This exercise will help you relax when feeling stressed or anxious. It will also help you prepare for sleep and fall asleep when using it in bed. Download one of my audiobooks for free by signing up for an Audible account using one of the links below: Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks: bit.ly/3ARwZ4A Overcome Social Anxiety: bit.ly/3Xlhpal

Body Scan Meditation - No Introduction 07.11.2017

Body scan meditation. Download one of my audiobooks for free by signing up for an Audible account using one of the links below: Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks: bit.ly/3ARwZ4A Overcome Social Anxiety: bit.ly/3Xlhpal

Body Scan Meditation - With Introduction 07.11.2017

Body scan meditation with introduction explaining how the body scan works and it's main benefits. Download one of my audiobooks for free by signing up for an Audible account using one of the links below: Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks: bit.ly/3ARwZ4A Overcome Social Anxiety: bit.ly/3Xlhpal

How to Influence the Way Other People See You 04.04.2017

Audio Exercise on how to influence the way the way other people see you. Download one of my audiobooks for free by signing up for an Audible account using one of the links below: Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks: bit.ly/3ARwZ4A Overcome Social Anxiety: bit.ly/3Xlhpal

Blog Post - Assessing Your Media Diet to Reduce Anxiety 21.03.2017

How the media affects our anxiety and what we can do about it.

Self Kindness Exercise 13.03.2017

This meditation is about cultivating a positive relationship with yourself and, by extension, with other people and the world. It will also help reduce feelings of anger and self-criticism. Download one of my audiobooks for free by signing up for an Audible account using one of the links below: Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks: bit.ly/3ARwZ4A Overcome Social Anxiety: bit.ly/3Xlhpal

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) 06.03.2017

Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise to help with anxiety and training to reduce the power of panic attacks. Download one of my audiobooks for free by signing up for an Audible account using one of the links below: Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks: bit.ly/3ARwZ4A Overcome Social Anxiety: bit.ly/3Xlhpal

Blog Post - Come Back, Be Kind, Step Forward 01.03.2017

Blog Post - Come Back, Be Kind, Step Forward by Dr Matt Lewis

Blog Post - There Are Two Ways To Live Life 27.02.2017

Blog Post - In many of the domains that require us to make choices — careers, relationships, sport, or even our daily interactions with others — the choice is often binary.

Heartmath Audio Exercise 25.10.2016

This exercise will help to calm the mind and lower the physical symptoms of anxiety and stress

Loving Kindness Exercise for Anxiety 08.10.2016

A loving kindness audio exercise to help with anxiety Download one of my audiobooks for free by signing up for an Audible account using one of the links below: Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks: bit.ly/3ARwZ4A Overcome Social Anxiety: bit.ly/3Xlhpal

Calming Panic Attacks Audio Exercise 19.09.2016

An exercise to guide you through a panic attack using abdominal breathing Download one of my audiobooks for free by signing up for an Audible account using one of the links below: Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks: bit.ly/3ARwZ4A Overcome Social Anxiety: bit.ly/3Xlhpal

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