The LiftAffect Podcast: Mental Health and Mental Skills Coaching for High-achieving, Overworked, & Overstressed Professionals

Click here  to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here  to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!   In this episode, Matt and Karl delve into the theme of gratitude during this holiday season. They share personal stories that highlight the importance of family and...

Click here  to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here  to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt and Karl discuss the challenges faced by aviation professionals and first responders during the holiday season. They explore themes of community engagement, the stress of working during holidays, family dynamics, maintaining physical...

Click here  to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here  to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt and Karl discuss how to transform overthinking into effective decision-making in high-stakes environments. They present the Two-Minute Rule Framework, which breaks decision-making into manageable phases, along with practical strategi...

Click here  to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here  to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode , Matt explores the challenging phenomenon of overthinking in high-risk, high-liability industries. Through real-world examples from airline pilots and surgeons, he breaks down how overthinking can impact even the most experienced professi...

Click here  to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here  to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode recorded while walking his dog on a snowy Colorado morning, Matt explores a different approach to gratitude, especially relevant during the post-Thanksgiving season. Rather than forcing traditional gratitude practices, he guides listeners...

Click here  to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here  to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt and Karl discuss the emotional challenges faced by high-stakes professionals, particularly in aviation and healthcare. They explore the impact of loss, the importance of connection and support, and provide tactical and strategic appr...

Click here  to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here  to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt flies solo and addresses the emotional turmoil many are experiencing in the wake of a presidential election. He emphasizes the importance of mental wellbeing and offers practical strategies to cope with anxiety and maintain connectio...

Click here  to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here  to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt and Karl celebrate the start of their third year while diving deep into the complexities of narcissism and its impact on relationships. They explore the characteristics of narcissistic behavior, the different types of narcissists, an...

lick here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !     In this episode, Matt explores the complex topic of narcissism, drawing from his clinical experience to distinguish between healthy and pathological manifestations. With thoughtful input from Karl, he breaks down the key features of narcissistic behavior,...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt breaks down the complex topic of personality disorders, sharing his expertise as both a clinician and aviation mental health specialist. He explains how these disorders affect behavior patterns, relationships, and professional life, wi...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   This episode explores psychosis and related disorders, with a focus on their relevance to pilots and high-liability professionals. It defines psychosis and its key symptoms, covering various types of psychotic disorders according to the DSM-5. The discussio...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt explores Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), focusing on its relevance to pilots and other high-liability professionals. He defines OCD, explaining the difference between obsessions and compulsions, and outlines various types of OCD-r...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this milestone 100th episode, Matt explores trauma treatment options, focusing on their relevance to pilots and high-liability professionals. He outlines evidence-based psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitizat...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt explores trauma and stress-related disorders, focusing on their relevance to pilots and high-liability professionals. He defines trauma, its types (acute, chronic, and vicarious), and explains how it affects the brain and body. Matt di...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this rebroadcast, Matt and Karl start to break down the myths and facts about what the FAA knows about you and your mental health, what their expectations are for reporting, and how you should go about seeking help for your mental health and mental perfo...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt and Karl dive deep into the topic of anxiety disorders, exploring their relevance to pilots and other high-stress professionals. They discuss the various types of anxiety disorders recognized in the DSM-5, their symptoms, and the signi...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, join Matt and Karl as they navigate the complex landscape of bipolar disorder. This episode unravels the intricacies of bipolar I, II, and cyclothymic disorder, detailing the telltale signs of manic and hypomanic episodes. Matt dives into t...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt explores the complex world of trauma and stress-related disorders, focusing on their relevance to pilots and other high-liability professionals. He breaks down the definition of trauma and its various types, including acute, chronic, a...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt and Karl explore the complex world of mental health diagnoses and the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). They discuss the challenges and controversies surrounding mental health categorization, its impact on...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !     In this episode, Matt and Karl continue their exploration of relationship dynamics, focusing on the delicate art of mending broken bonds. Building upon their previous discussion of relationship challenges, they offer practical solutions and proven strateg...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !     In this episode, Matt and Karl dive deep into the topic of relationships and marriage, drawing insights from the renowned work of Dr. John Gottman. They explore Gottman's seven principles for a successful relationship. They also explore common relationshi...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !     In this episode, Matt and Karl discuss the critical importance of effective listening skills in high-pressure professional environments, particularly for pilots and other high-liability professionals. They explore how breakdowns in listening can contribut...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !     In this episode, Matt and Karl wrap up their series on entrepreneurship and building a successful side hustle. They dive into the critical steps of designing, building, and scaling a business. Topics covered include: - Identifying and testing key assumpti...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this episode, Matt and Karl dive deep into the intricacies of starting and running a successful side business. They cover crucial topics including: Identifying your target customer and decision-making units, mapping out the process to acquire paying cust...

Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content ! |   Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter !   In this rebroadcast, Matt and Karl explore the world of side hustles, offering valuable insights on common mistakes to avoid and effective strategies for success. Learn how to minimize risks and increase your chances of thriving in your entrepreneurial vent...