Checking In with Susan David

Jun 14 2020 1.8k

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Fear, boredom, grief, confusion—we're all feeling... a lot right now. How do we cope with our heightened emotions during this global pandemic? Susan David—a psychologist at Harvard Medical School—is here to offer us strategies. This show is an urgent response to an urgent moment—a support system, toolkit, and understanding voice during a time of great uncertainty.
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Wisdom for the future

Jun 14 2020 24 mins

It’s possible to create extraordinary beauty in the face of stress, separation, and illness. Explore the value of music during this difficult time with Richard Kogan, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical Center, and noted concert pianist. Guided by the life story of Frédéric Chopin, one of the greatest composers in history, Susan and Richard reveal ways to

Your past, present, future self

Jun 07 2020 26 mins

Join Susan for a guided exercise that can help you connect with how you want to move forward in the future. Ask yourself: What do I need to let go of? What parts of my life have not been working for me? What does the child in me need? And what does the future in me need? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you value?

May 31 2020 19 mins

The conditions we live in under COVID-19 have put many of our goals in conflict — parenting vs work, comforting our loved ones vs social distancing, and more. They can feel like impossible choices in chaotic times. But there's a way to feel more confident in making tough decisions: getting clear about what we value. What's more, our present circumstances might actually offer us t

How to tame burnout when your office is your bedroom

May 24 2020 14 mins

Even before COVID-19, many of us were teetering on the edge of burnout. With the pandemic ushering in changes to daily life, many of our stressors have only worsened. While we can’t change our situation, we can change the way we relate to it. Being intentional about when to grit and when to quit, and reassessing what goals are currently realistic can lead us on a path towards res

Facing loneliness with Dr. Steven C. Hayes

May 17 2020 14 mins

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Bonus: A quick loneliness exercise with Dr. Steven C. Hayes

May 17 2020 12 mins

Dr. Steven C. Hayes, Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada and one of the leading voices in modern psychology, guides us in exercises that help us connect with our experiences of loneliness and loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What kids need during the pandemic

May 10 2020 20 mins

One of the best things that parents can do right now to help their children thrive is to teach them emotional skills. For parents, the most effective way to teach these skills is by practicing them yourself. Learn how to help your kids (and yourself) validate, label, and process difficult emotions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus: Self-soothing exercises with Dr. Kristin Neff

May 08 2020 21 mins

Practicing self-compassion is so vital right now that we consulted Dr. Kristin Neff on exercises for directing compassion inwards. Kristin is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research and a co-developer of the empirically supported training program "Mindful Self-Compassion." Here she guides us on some self-soothing exercises and unpacks the research on why this approach is

Self-compassion for the self-critical

May 03 2020 13 mins

Showing yourself kindness becomes even more important during life's difficult moments, and the current pandemic certainly qualifies. Learn why it’s a misconception that you need to be tough on yourself to succeed, and how practicing self-compassion can make you even more resilient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keep your relationships healthy in quarantine with Dr. Julie Gottman

Apr 26 2020 18 mins

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