Minds and Mics

Oct 18 2024 47 ep. 54 mins 119
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Psychologist Nick Wignall interviews experts in the fields of psychology, mental health, and human potential to better understand how the mind works and how we can make it work for us to improve our lives in practical, meaningful ways.

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The Imperfectionist Mindset with Oliver Burkeman

Oct 18 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author Oliver Burkeman about the imperfectionist mindset and how this counterintuitive idea can help with everything from perfectionism and indecisiveness to procrastination and imposter syndrome.💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERThe Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/newsletter/📙 OLIVER'S BOOKMeditations for Mortals

How to Reduce Anxiety by Regulating Your Nervous System with Jonny Miller

Oct 06 2024 44 mins  
Jonny Miller shares his favorite exercise and techniques to lower chronic anxiety by regulating your nervous system.💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERThe Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/😇 NICK'S ANXIETY COURSECreating Calm: https://nickwignall.com/creating-calm🫁 JONNY'S COURSENervous System Mastery: https://www.nsmastery.com

6 Expert Tips for Overcoming Social Anxiety with Emma McAdam

Jun 07 2024 48 mins  
Psychologist Nick Wignall and therapist Emma McAdam share their favorite tips for overcoming social anxiety.💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERThe Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/newsletter-yt/⚒️ LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE→ Painfully Shy by Barbara and Gregory Markway https://www.amazon.com/Painfully-Shy-Overcome-Anxiety-Reclaim/dp/0312316232→ The As

The End of Trauma with Dr. George Bonanno

Mar 18 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with trauma and resilience researcher Dr. George Bonanno.Show Notes:How to think clearly about trauma and PTSDCommon misconceptions about traumaThe resilience paradoxThe problem with the PTSD diagnosisTrauma concept creepHow to develop resilience (The flexibility sequence)The end of trauma?Lisa Feldman BarretMechanisms underlying benefici

Better Sleep for High-Achievers with Dr. Daniel Erichsen

Mar 12 2024 70 mins  
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Daniel Erichsen about better sleep for high-achievers.

Navigating Big Feelings Well with Liz Fosslien

May 07 2022 52 mins  
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Liz Fosslien about her new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We cover topics like perfectionism vs healthy striving, the difference between envy and jealousy, burnout and the Amazon Zen Booth, revenge bedtime procrastination, and the role of personal responsibility in mental health.

Psychological Flexibility with Steve Hayes

May 07 2022 58 mins  
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Steve Hayes, the founder of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). We talk about everything from the importance of psychological flexibility and emotional tolerance to the future of psychotherapy and what to look for in a great therapist.

Reclaiming Your Ambition with Michael Bungay Stanier

Feb 25 2022 57 mins  
In the latest episode of Minds & Mics, I chatted with Michael Bungay Stanier about his new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters and a range of topics, including the obligation we all have to be "doubly ambitious," why SMART goals aren't usually very smart, the case for working in 6-week cycles, and the genius of cartoonist Gary Larson.

Using Technology to Build Emotional Intelligence with Kai Koch

Dec 11 2021 41 mins  
Kai Koch is the co-founder of ahead, which is a software company and app for building emotional intelligence. We talk about the opportunities and challenges for technology in emotional health, self-awareness, emotional intelligence in organizations, and what the future of technology-assisted emotional health might look like.

Better Sleep for New Moms with Dr. Jade Wu

Nov 21 2021 55 mins  
Sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu and I chat about sleep issues for new moms, including what’s normal and what should be addressed professionally, how sleep and postpartum depression interact, intrusive thoughts and anxiety, and some practical tips for new moms to get their sleep back on track.