Think Act Be Podcast

There are countless forms of psychotherapy available—how is a person to choose among them? In this week's episode I speak with psychiatrist Dr. Richard Summers, who specializes in psychodynamic psychotherapy. We explore the strengths and limitations of this approach, its relationship to other popular forms of therapy (especially CBT), and how it has evolved since the time of Sigmund Freud. Get ful...

Many of us have a complicated relationship with food that takes away from our enjoyment of it, particularly when we're prone to emotional overeating. In this episode Arlene B. Englander shares her expertise on what leads to emotional overeating, how mindful presence can help us break the habit, and the importance of filling our lives with good things.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gil...

What's the best way to treat major depressive disorder? Psychologist Rob DeRubeis has been asking this question through more than three decades of research, and has arrived at some surprising answers. In this episode we explore the pros and cons of treating depression with medication or psychotherapy, and some of the possible downsides of combining therapy and meds.   Get full access to Think Act...

How can we move toward more loving relationships with others, and a friendlier stance toward ourselves? Dr. David Richo discusses the practices of mindfulness that help us to love with our whole hearts.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's episode, Dr. Alice Boyes discusses her proven strategies from  The Healthy Mind Toolkit for breaking out of self-sabotaging behaviors. We explore antidotes to perfectionism, the power of creating efficient systems for managing your tasks, and the ability of small changes to produce surprisingly big improvements in our lives.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thi...

Sleep-related problems like insomnia are very common among adults, and yet little is understood about the basic mechanisms that govern sleep. Psychiatrist and sleep expert Dr. Matt Kayser is pushing the frontier of research on the brain processes that promote and disrupt sleep, and how effective insomnia treatments work.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.co...

Psychiatrist Ben Hunter shares his insights about the science of attachment, which is the habitual way each of us relates to others. Are we secure? Anxious? Avoidant? The answer will color our closest connections, and understanding attachment styles can help us in all our relationships.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

The voice is our primary way of expressing ourselves, and finding our voice—literally and metaphorically—can have a profound impact on our well-being and relationships. Professional operal singer and yoga therapist Mark Moliterno describes the principles and experience that gave rise to YogaVoice®, a unique integration of yoga principles and practices with Systematic Voice Technique.  Get full acc...

Sleep and insomnia specialist Dr. Michael Perlis discusses the prevalence of insomnia, why it happens, and how to prevent a short bout of insomnia from becoming chronic. He addresses the ideal amount of time to spend in bed and the role of medication in treating insomnia.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Psychologist and researcher Dr. Angela Duckworth shares her thoughts and experiences around grit. Her work demonstrates the importance of passion and effort toward long-term goals for generating satisfaction and success in life.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Psychologist Rachel Hershenberg, author of  Activating Happiness , shares her knowledge about a simple and powerful cognitive behavioral treatment for depression. It focuses on small changes we can make in how we spend our time, which can lead to big improvements in how we feel. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode Dr. Jason Hunt shares his insights about psychological treatments that work for anxiety, insomnia, and other conditions; the imperative of self-care; the all-too-common imposter syndrome; and how to maintain high productivity while living a life of balance.   Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

I talk with Dr. Raymond Pasi, who recently retired after serving as high principal for 29 years. We talked about the changes in education that he witnessed during his career, the imperative of social and emotional learning, how teachers and administrators can create great schools, and how parents can contribute to their child's education. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at think...

In this episode of the Think Act Be Podcast I talk with researcher and clinical psychologist Lucy Faulconbridge. Dr. Faulconbridge specializes in weight loss and eating disorders, as well as anxiety and depression.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

In this first episode of the Think Act Be Podcast I talk with psychologist Aria Campbell-Danesh, an expert in fitness, behavior change, and sustained weight loss. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe