Transitions are part of professional life. There’s no getting around it. Right now, many of us are facing the transition of returning to work as the COVID epidemic winds down. Here’s the thing: transitions are always difficult. One reason for this is the complex mixture of emotions they tend to generate. Learning to sift through this emotional complexity can help you support yourself more effectively through times of transition. Listen to this episode to learn how. Get a free, 7-day trial of the...
May 28, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 267
Peak Mind exists to support people in living their best lives possible through psychoeducation, hands-on work, and other educational content. Our flagship program Ascend covers 3 key areas: You, Your Mind, and Your Life. As part of that program our members get an exclusive invite to a set of live calls that we regularly conduct. Sometimes we dig deeper into program content, other times, we dive into a topic that is timely. Something that is affecting our members NOW. This podcast episode is the ...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 266
How do you talk to yourself in your most delicate moments? When you've messed up. When you've dropped a ball. When you're overwhelmed. How nice are you to yourself? How does that compare to the way you talk to your best friend or your child when they're in a similar situation? Try Blinkist for free for 7 days and receive 20% off your first year: https://blinkist.o6eiov.net/5bggQN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 24, 2021•1 min•Season 5Ep. 265
Being on the receiving end of negative feedback is never easy. We get defensive, we might feel guilty, we might even get angry. And, all of that mix of emotion can lead us to respond impulsively, rather than responding in a way that is effective and helpful in the long run. In this episode, I’ll talk about ways to build 2 important components of emotional intelligence to help you the next time you receive negative feedback. Get a free, 7-day trial of the Blinkist app and 20% off your first entir...
May 21, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 264
When was the last time you experienced a situation that was truly non-judgmental? Fully accepting of you, exactly as you are? Committed to your truth and helping you make progress? That’s what we’re focusing on in this week’s episode. This week I’m speaking with Casey Lankow & Timothy Johansson, fellow psychologists, and co-founders of A Deeper Way. They’re also the hosts of 2 incredible podcasts in the psychology space. In this episode we talk about 6 important factors of healthy relationsh...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 263
Overwhelm and anxiety. They go hand-in-hand. Tell me if this sounds familiar. Your to-do list balloons, and you become anxious. You worry about how you'll get it all done...and you start to rush around. You move quickly, erratically, attempting to multi-task, and this behavior only fuels the anxiety you feel. This is because our physical behavior sends a powerful signal to our mind to let it know how we're doing. Try Blinkist for free for 7 days and receive 20% off your first year: https://blink...
May 17, 2021•2 min•Season 5Ep. 262
Giving negative feedback is never easy. I can’t think of a single person I’ve ever met who is perfectly comfortable doing it....Yet, it’s an important part of being a leader. Today on the podcast, we’re digging into 2 components of emotional intelligence that can help you more effectively and empathetically give feedback to help your team grow and improve. During the episode I mentioned my incredible friend and emotional intelligence expert, Rich Bracken. Learn more about him at https://richbrac...
May 14, 2021•13 min•Season 5Ep. 261
What would it mean for you to take 100% responsibility for 100% of the situations you find yourself in, both psychological and physical? Today, we’re exploring the concept of radical responsibility - our ability to take a position of self-leadership and self-empowerment for our own lives. Dr. Fleet Maull PhD, CMT-P, is an author, meditation teacher, management consultant, trainer and executive coach who facilitates deep transformation for individuals and organizations through his philosophy and ...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 260
Nearly everyone has an inner critic to some degree. It's that voice that tells us we're not enough. It points out all of our flaws and reminds us of our inadequacies. It's common to want to get rid of your inner critic or silence it, but some of the most cutting-edge psychological research shows us that this is impossible. That simply trying to do that actually strengthens our critic's voice. So what do we do? Find out in this episode! Try Blinkist for free for 7 days and receive 20% off your fi...
May 10, 2021•2 min•Season 5Ep. 259
I love this quote - You are under no obligation to be the same person you were five minutes ago. You have the right to grow and change. Well, that’s great and all, but what happens when that growth and that change leads to near crippling uncertainty, self-doubt, and fear? On today’s professional edition of the podcast, we’ll talk about why this happens, and more importantly, what you can do about it. Catch this Wednesday episode of the podcast to learn about The Committee in Your Mind: https://w...
May 07, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 258
One of the most common requests we get is to help get rid of negative thoughts, so we’re tackling it on today’s episode. Whether it’s an inner critic, catastrophic thoughts, or unhelpful judgements, we’re taking them all on in today’s episode. We’ll talk about where they come from, why they’re such powerful influences on our behavior, and we’ll dive into evidence-based strategies for dealing with them. My hope is that you’ll walk away with a handful of strategies you can do TODAY to start managi...
May 05, 2021•34 min•Season 5Ep. 257
I'm going to share something personal. Today is a difficult day for my family. My dad passed away from colon cancer 30 years ago, this very day. His passing impacted me and my family in all of the ways you would guess. But, it wasn't until over a decade later that I experienced the most unexpected, and potentially most profound, impact. I was in grad school, thinking about all of the things I wasn't doing because I was afraid of judgment, imperfection, and failure. And a question popped into my ...
May 03, 2021•2 min•Season 5Ep. 256
Noelle Hancock said "Procrastination is the lazy cousin of fear. When we feel anxiety around an activity, we postpone it." Today’s episode is a hands-on episode tackling a very common issue: procrastination. Many of us find ourselves procrastinating even important tasks. Why is that? And more importantly, what can we do about it? Grab your pen and paper because today’s episode is hands-on. Get ready to do some work! Get a free, 7-day trial of the Blinkist app and, for a limited time, 40% off you...
Apr 30, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 255
If there is one topic that is getting more attention in the field of Psychology than anything else right now it is self-compassion. Self-compassion is our ability to relate to ourselves with kindness and without judgement, even when things have gone wrong. This week, we’re speaking with an expert in the realm of self-compassion. Dr. Jane Tornatore is a licensed therapist and the author of the book “Everything is Perfect, Just Not Me.” During our conversation we talk about the critical importance...
Apr 28, 2021•50 min•Season 5Ep. 254
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You get to the end of the day, and you immediately think to yourself, "Did I do enough?" or "Ugh, I didn't get as much done as I wanted to get done." We do that so easily. But, what we don't do often enough is think through everything we DID accomplish. Learn the insights of some of the world's most influential and valuable non-fiction books in only 15-20 minutes with the Blinkist app. Get a FREE 7-day trial and 20% off your first year using this link: https://bl...
Apr 26, 2021•1 min•Season 5Ep. 253
Everyone says that growth and success happen outside of your comfort zone, but scientifically speaking, what exactly is your ‘comfort zone?’ Turns out, the better of an understanding you have of how your comfort zone cognitively forms and how it influences your day-to-day decisions and behavior, the better able you will be to step outside of it when the situation calls. As is frequently the case in business. Get a free, 7-day trial of the Blinkist app and, for a limited time, 40% off your first ...
Apr 23, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 252
As more and more of the global population receives vaccines to protect against COVID, we slowly begin to think about life opening up again. Seeing people. Leaving our homes. Traveling. Returning to some of the elements of life that we all miss. But, as we navigate this transition, it’s important to remember one thing: ALL change, positive or negative, is stressful. Our minds are quietest when things are predictable and stable, so when things change, we naturally experience a bit of psychological...
Apr 21, 2021•33 min•Season 5Ep. 251
Imagine your'e a firefighter, and you get a call about a fire. You drive into the neighborhood, and you see one home engulfed in flames. You instantly know what your priority is and begin working to put out the fire. Now what if you drove into the neighborhood, and EVERY house was on fire. Where would you start? Would you decide? It's much less clear. This is what it's like to have too many "priorities" at the same time. Learn the insights of some of the world's most influential and valuable non...
Apr 19, 2021•2 min•Season 5Ep. 250
Everyone says that growth and success happen outside of your comfort zone, but scientifically speaking, what exactly is your ‘comfort zone?’ Turns out, the better of an understanding you have of how your comfort zone cognitively forms and how it influences your day-to-day decisions and behavior, the better able you will be to step outside of it when the situation calls. As is frequently the case in business. Get a free, 7-day trial of the Blinkist app and 20% off your first entire year by visiti...
Apr 16, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 249
The notion of “Good Vibes Only” or what has come to be called “toxic positivity” has become so pervasive in our society. This idea that if we just think positively, everything will be ok. Not only is that dismissive of the real experience that a person might be having, but it’s not helpful in building a strong mindset. In contrast, a true gratitude practice has been shown to promote mental wellbeing. Today on this episode, we’ll talk about the distinction between toxic positivity and a true grat...
Apr 14, 2021•43 min•Season 5Ep. 248
Let me ask you this, what is possible today that once wasn't possible for you? These are what I like to call 'daily miracles,' and they're worth celebrating. Learn the insights of some of the world's most influential and valuable non-fiction books in only 15-20 minutes with the Blinkist app. Get a FREE 7-day trial and 20% off your first year using this link: https://blinkist.o6eiov.net/5bggQN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 12, 2021•1 min•Season 5Ep. 247
When you experience challenge, adversity, or a setback, how do you respond? In this 3-part series, we’re diving into something called The Drama Triangle to explore ways to take a more active, helpful, effective stance in our businesses and in our lives when things get tough. This week is Part 3 where we’re diving into what it means to take on the role of The Rescuer, and what you can do instead. Get a free, 7-day trial of the Blinkist app and 20% off your first entire year by visiting this link:...
Apr 09, 2021•9 min•Season 5Ep. 246
Parenting is hard. It’s a fact. But, the field of Psychology has so many tools and tips to help us be more confident effective parents. Selfishly, as a mom of 2 young children, I am absolutely thrilled to dive into this week’s topic! This week, we’re speaking with Matis Miller, founder, director, and supervisor of The Center for Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy of New Jersey and author of the brand new book ‘The Uncontrollable Child.’ Matis joins me on the podcast today to talk about ways we c...
Apr 07, 2021•56 min•Season 5Ep. 245
Our minds have evolved to seek out negativity and threat as a pretty effective defense mechanism to keep us safe and propagating as a species. But, what that also means is that we're walking around with a naturally biased, unbalanced mindset. Because our minds are naturally poised to look for AND FIND negativity and threat, we see reality as more negative than it actually is. The antidote for this is to intentionally look for the positive. Not with the goal of distorting reality, but with the go...
Apr 05, 2021•2 min•Season 5Ep. 244
When you experience challenge, adversity, or a setback, how do you respond? In this 3-part series, we’re diving into something called The Drama Triangle to explore ways to take a more active, helpful, effective stance in our businesses and in our lives when things get tough. This week is Part 2 where we’re diving into what it means to take on the role of The Persecutor, and what you can do instead. Get a free, 7-day trial of the Blinkist app and 20% off your first entire year by visiting this li...
Apr 02, 2021•9 min•Season 5Ep. 243
As someone who is passionate about the field of Life Design, I am over the moon about this week’s episode. This week, we’re speaking with Dr. Gail Golden, author of the book “Curating Your Life: Ending the Struggle for Work-Life Balance.” This book is all about carefully selecting the activities, responsibilities, and commitments we say ‘yes’ to in our lives, based on what is meaningful to us. Gail goes deep into topics like finding out what’s important to you. Saying ‘no’ to the things that are...
Mar 31, 2021•48 min•Season 5Ep. 242
Sometimes we can get very stuck in a rut when we've been doing something for a while. Maybe it's a job you've had for a long time, or it's parenting, or your romantic relationship. We can develop habits and routines in the way we approach these activities...and it can begin to feel stagnant. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 29, 2021•1 min•Season 5Ep. 241
When you experience challenge, adversity, or a setback, how do you respond? In this 3-part series, we’re diving into something called The Drama Triangle to explore ways to take a more active, helpful, effective stance in our businesses and in our lives when things get tough. This week is Part 1 where we’re diving into what it means to take on the role of The Victim, and what you can do instead. Apply for business success coaching at www.aprilseifert.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...
Mar 26, 2021•9 min•Season 5Ep. 240
Raise your hand if you HATE meditation. All of the idle sitting. The constant intrusive thoughts. The wonder whether what you’re doing is ACTUALLY making a difference. Not everyone loves it at first...but the data show how impactful it can be. If you’ve ever tried to meditate and given up because you just HATE it, this is the episode for you. This week, we’re diving into meditation to talk about this powerful practice and how you can get started and maybe not hate it so much this time. Advertisi...
Mar 24, 2021•38 min•Season 5Ep. 239
Last week, on Mindset Minute Monday, I talked about approaching your life like a museum curator and intentionally deciding what belongs in your life and what doesn't. This week, I'm giving you permission to cancel something. To quit. You are not required to continue doing things that don't fit into your curation of your life. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 22, 2021•1 min•Season 5Ep. 238
