Wisdom for Wellbeing: Mind-Body Psychology and Somatic Skills for Healing and Growth

In this episode, Dr Jessica Borushok discusses how to move through imposter syndrome in an effective way. Dr Jessica is a registered clinical and health psychologist, author, and wellness enthusiast who works in private practice. The author of numerous books on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, including the award-winning book, The ACT approach, Dr Jessica provides ACT training for mental health...

In this episode, Michelle Farris, a licensed marriage and family therapist and anger management specialist, discusses codependency in relationships, how it develops, and how to heal from it. Michelle has over 30 years of experience working with recovery issues. She has written three e-books and has created several online courses to support private learning. Her articles have been featured in sever...

In this episode, Monique Beaver shares the importance of mindful movement practices as a way of reclaiming our emotions. Monique Beaver is a Psychologist and Yoga facilitator and created her business, Mindfully Curious, to encompass a holistic approach to therapy and healing. With Monique’s background in dance and movement, she noticed that when she danced, her overthinking mind and Type A persona...

In this episode, Dr Jennifer Wolkin will be joining us to discuss how to seamlessly integrate mindfulness into our daily lives. Dr Jen is a Psychologist, Writer, Speaker, and Professor based in New York. She recently released a book called Quick Calm, which outlines practical methods for mindfulness meditation in an accessible way. Her wisdom speaks to the brain’s incredible, adaptable ability to...

In this episode, Michael Anthony speaks about his experience with abuse as a child and how his inner strength led him to his personal growth journey of becoming resilient, and how he uses those experiences to coach and mentor other adult survivors of child abuse. Michael is also the author of the best-selling book, Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma. He discusses the imp...

In this episode, Dr Greg Smith discusses how we can adapt our breathing techniques with different modes in our lives, from calming and balancing our internal systems when we feel stressed to giving us a boost of energy when we need a break. Greg is a Psychologist, Lecturer of Counseling and Psychotherapy, qualified yoga teacher based in Adelaide, South Australia. Greg is also the author of the boo...

In this episode, we will be speaking with Caroline Welch, CEO and co-founder with Dr. Dan Siegel of the Mindsight Institute in Santa Monica, California and author of “The Gift of Presence: A Mindfulness Guide for Women." Caroline is able to bring together the academic world and mindfulness with her discussion of an evidence-based practice of meditation. Caroline describes ways in which we can brin...

In today’s episode, we will be looking at self-care in the context of the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) Model. This model is based on the work of Dr Roger Walsh that highlights the importance of our lifestyle for both our mental health, maintaining a base level of wellbeing, as well as going on to thrive and experience enhanced wellbeing. This model also takes into account the detrimental imp...

Professor Peter Singer has been titled the world's most influential living philosopher. On this episode, we discuss living a life aligned with our ethics and values, particularly about helping children in impoverished countries as well as factory farming and the ethics around animal mistreatment and suffering.  Professor Singer was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1946 and educated at the Universit...

Delia McCabe (PhD) shifted her research focus from clinical psychology to nutritional neuroscience upon discovering nutrition’s critical role in mental wellbeing. Her research into female stress has been published in a number of peer-reviewed journals, she’s regularly featured expert in the media, and her two books are available in four languages. Using her background in psychology, combined with...

Jordan Green is a licensed clinical therapist and coach in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to her work with individuals and couples, Jordan provides inspirational and educational content on love and relationships on her therapy Instagram page @the.love.therapist. Jordan also started a membership program called The Love Group where you can join a private community that discusses relationships, self-lo...

In this episode, Dr Louise Hayes discusses how we can work to help adolescents understand the different dimensions that help them move through their lives. Dr Louise Hayes is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and active humanitarian based in Victoria, Australia. Together with Dr Joseph Ciarrochi, she developed DNA-V, a model developed with the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Posit...

In this episode Alyssa (Lia) Mancao discusses the importance of relationships in our lives and skills to use them for our healing. A basic overview of Attachment Theory is also provided. Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, writer, and a group practice owner based in Sherman Oaks, CA. Alyssa's work encompasses assisting clients with connecting with their inner child. Alyssa work...

Amy has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Masters in Forensic Psychiatry, Masters in Performance, Bachelor with Honours in Psychology and further therapeutic training in cognitive therapies such as Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Compassion Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. She has published widely in academic journals and more accessible magazines and now publishes fortnightly in a popular...

This is the final episode of Season 2. I discuss the different topics we have explored and recommend different episodes for where you are at in your own journey. You can download a free PDF guide for the Season by clicking here . Shownotes: www.drkaitlin.com

In this interview Dr. Rebecca Ray explains all about self-sabotage, self-kindness, and how this all relates to sensitivity. Dr Rebecca is an Author, Speaker, and Clinical Psychologist. She uses a science-backed, heart and hard truth approach to help big-picture-thinking women entrepreneurs and creators live a life that’s fulfilling, unapologetic, and free. 

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is a pediatric psychologist and parent coach and is the owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology in San Antonio, TX. In this episode Dr. Lockhart discusses how you can talk to highly sensitive children about race and racism. Dr. Lockhart takes you through child development, sensitivity, and important concepts such as culture, race, and systemic racism. This is such an import...

Louise McHugh is a Professor in Psychology at University College Dublin and a world leading expert in Contextual Behavioural Science. In this episode Dr. McHugh shares the science of 'healthy selfing'. Healthy Selfing is about witnessing all of the varying thoughts, feelings, stories, experiences across our lives and recognising that these are just parts of you, but with that, you can still choose...

In this solo episode I introduce you to the biophysiological effects of a yoga practice in an accessible way. Starting with an understanding of how stress impacts the nervous system, including the vagus nerve, we move to examining how yoga elicits a 'relaxation response' that offers physical and emotional benefit. Understanding the science of yoga's supposed benefit for stress management can be re...

Laura Koniver, MD, author of The Earth Prescription, received her medical doctorate degree from Jefferson Medical College in 2000 and has been passionately supporting her patients’ natural healing ever since. She is an artist, author, holistic physician, and internationally recognized grounding advocate. In this episode Dr. Koniver shares the science of grounding and how connecting to the Earth ca...

Dr Lauren Tober is a Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Teacher and certified iRest Meditation Teacher with a passion for health, healing, happiness and awakening. Lauren teaches Yoga Teachers around the world about mental health with the Mental Health Aware Yoga training. In today's episode she introduces listens to the importance of understanding mental health in the yoga room and offers some strategie...

Leah is a Research Fellow with the Griffith Business School and a PhD candidate with the Applied School of Psychology at Griffith University. Leah is researching the link between contact and engagement with the natural environment and mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. In this episode Leah introduces you to the science behind our natural environment's association with wellbeing, and the...

Ben Warren is a leading Clinical Nutritionist in New Zealand, and the founder and Clinical Director of BePure Health. Ben is currently completing his PhD exploring the link between nutrients consumed and mental health. In today's episode he explains how nutrition underpins everything from physical to emotional health and the impact poor gut health has on various systems of your body as well as you...

After working in academia for over 13 years and practicing yoga since 2008, Kathie Overeem, PhD, wanted to make a career shift that could be of greater benefit to more people while being aligned with her core passions. Being interested in the transformational effects of yoga, she was following research on how beneficial yoga practices can be for mental health and well-being. In this episode Dr. Ov...

This episode provides a very brief introduction of the therapeutic power of breathing. You will learn how breath connects to your Autonomic Nervous System, top-down and bottom-up paths of influence, and a particularly well-researched breathing pattern that supports your body finding a state of resonance.   Free Breathing Basics handout and shownotes at www.drkaitlin.com