This episode is part 3, the final part, of our evaluation of Signs of Emotional Adulthood according to americalbehavioralclinics.com. Signs 8-10 of Emotional Adulthood: 8. Believes in him/herself 9. Approachability 10. Sense of humor Referenced article: americanbehavioralclinics.com: â10 Signs of Emotional Maturityâ If you want to work with us, visit our website: www.thewholephysician.com . We have private coaching and CME courses available. Additionally, we're happy to lecture for your institut...
Aug 18, 2022â˘12 min
In part 2 of our journey through discovering what Emotional Adulthood looks like, we discuss how we can learn from every experience, seek to understand each other and how to build our resiliency. There are so many fantastic examples in this show and they are so applicable to today's modern family and relationships. So sit back and enjoy the doc's discussion on what mindsets we can develop to propel us into our emotional adulthood. Emotional Adulthood: 1. Looks for Learning and Growth From Every ...
Aug 11, 2022â˘17 min
In this episode we start a series on the 10 Signs of Emotional Maturity as laid out in this article from americanbehavioralclinics.com. This follows our introduction on Emotional Maturity in Episode #20 explaining what it is. But here are some characteristics of someone exhibiting emotional maturity: #1: Being Flexible - when things don't go according to plan, emotionally mature people can roll with it and come up with Plans B or even C. They don't let speed bumps derail the entire plan. #2: Tak...
Aug 04, 2022â˘15 min
In this episode, we discuss how to go from emotional childhood to emotional adulthood and what that looks like as we progress from one into the other. We share some candid and real stories in our own lives of becoming aware of when we moved into emotional adulthood from a place of victimhood and blaming. Enjoy our show! Commentaries: Amanda, " When we stay in that disempowered place, that's called emotional childhood. When we move into an emotional adulthood, that is when we start taking respons...
Jul 28, 2022â˘25 min
In this episode we discuss the difference between confidence, self-confidence, and arrogance. Confidence is what you gain from past experience , whereas s elf-confidence is trusting that you have what it takes for your future . Self-confidence is different from arrogance in that arrogance comes from a place of lack , whereas self-confidence comes from a place of abundance . Some of our favorite moments: "Self-confidence is...being secure i yourself and your abilities, your ability to trust yours...
Jul 21, 2022â˘21 min
On this episode we host, Dr Kelly Casperson. Dr Casperson has a number one, best selling Amazon book that just released on June 28th. She is a urologist wife, mom, sex educator, and top international podcaster, whose mission is empowering women to live their best lives. We have such a candid, real and transparent conversation about her new book and how women can stop "should-ing" all over their sex lives!! Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Some of our favorite moments: Dr Kelly Casp...
Jul 14, 2022â˘49 min
In this episode, we talk about processing feelings, something that many doctors tend to avoid. It makes sense when you consider our training. The problem is that not being proficient at allowing emotions can lead to negative consequences. Four options when a feeling arises: Resist React Distract Allow In order to process an emotion: Notice it - notice the physician manifestations Name it - can start with mad, sad, glad, afraid, ashamed/disgust if having a hard time Allow it Decide what to do now...
Jul 07, 2022â˘30 min
In this episode, we unpack Perfectionism! The good, the bad and the ugly!! We use real life examples to explain how maladaptive perfectionistic tendencies can be and the directions we can take towards a more healthy, high achieving model for our behavior. Enjoy this candid but real look into why physicians develop the former and have to LEARN the latter!! Perfectionism: rejects failure rejects negative emotion expects endless positive emotions sets unrealistic goals and then brushes them off whe...
Jun 30, 2022â˘16 min
This episode we discuss Unconditional Love, both for ourselves and other people in our lives. Unconditional Love: assumes people are doing the best they can drops unrealistic expectations is a choice gives grace is for the benefit of the GIVER of unconditional love choosing the feeling of love (in spite of human imperfection) feels so much better in our bodies than the alternatives starts with unconditional love for ourselves. Itâs hard to do something that youâve never experienced yourself does...
Jun 23, 2022â˘18 min
In this episode, we introduce the idea of self-integrity. Which is identifying the values that we have and keeping the internal and external self in alignment with those values. The most important relationship we have is the one we have with ourselves. The way we honor and build this relationship is by showing up for ourselves consistently. This can be in the goals we set, the plans we make or in the way we talk to ourselves. This concept of integrity is essential to creating a steady foundation...
Jun 16, 2022â˘20 min
TRIGGER WARNING : In the episode we briefly discuss abusive relationships. This is NOT meant to victim-shame. This does not apply to children. This is more a discussion of adults, with resources, who willingly choose to stay in relationships with no resemblance to anything theyâd wish for another person they love. If you are currently in an abusive relationship, please work directly with a local mental health professional specializing in abuse, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-...
Jun 09, 2022â˘18 min
In this episode, we introduce you to our friend, Dr. Richa Thapa. She is a clinical psychiatrist who is a burnout survivor and newly certified Life Coach. Her inspirational story of beating the odds of breast cancer, surviving burnout, and discovering a passion for wellness coaching, especially topics about self-confidence and self-love. Enjoy this insightful and thoughtful episode with Dr Thapa and her journey. *Here are some of our favorite moments: Dr Thapa: "I kind of had to just take a step...
Jun 02, 2022â˘16 min
This episode we discuss Arrival Fallacy - the illusion that once we âmake it,â once we attain our goal or reach our destination, we will achieve lasting happiness. The term was coined by Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D. in his book, Happier. We discuss: What Arrival Fallacy is, and itâs distant relative, Summit Syndrome The Happiness Quadrants (and where you want to spend most of your time) Rat race Hedonism Nihilism Happiness Quadrant Tips to enjoy the journey, including Stop saying âIâll be happy when [x...
May 26, 2022â˘27 min
This episode looks at the relationship you have with yourself, specifically your self-talk. What kind of self talk do you use daily? Would you speak that way to a friend or a child? If not, it isn't something you need to say to yourself either. Some highlights: "The talk that I found myself saying to myself was more dismissive. And that is what I thought humility was, but that is nowhere in the definition of humility." "Sometimes we're just flat out mean to ourselves and pick ourselves apart. Li...
May 19, 2022â˘25 min
In this episode, we continue with the 4th of the 5 part series on the 15 most common thought errors. In episodes #3-4 we went over how to try to identify the thought that is causing your negative (or positive) feelings. After youâve processed the feeling, itâs important to look at if the causative thought is even true, useful in any way, or if there are any other alternatives to consider. This series starts to examine the thoughts- to consider if it falls within any of the 15 most common thought...
May 12, 2022â˘19 min
In this episode, we continue with the 4th of the 5 part series on the 15 most common thought errors. In episodes #3-4 we went over how to try to identify the thought that is causing your negative (or positive) feelings. After youâve processed the feeling, itâs important to look at if the causative thought is even true, useful in any way, or if there are any other alternatives to consider. This series starts to examine the thought to consider if it falls within any of the 15 most common thought e...
May 05, 2022â˘17 min
In this episode, we continue with the 3rd of the 5 part series on the 15 most common thought errors. In episodes #3-4 we went over how to try to identify the thought that is causing your negative (or positive) feelings. After youâve processed the feeling, itâs important to look at if the causative thought is even true, useful in any way, or if there are any other alternatives to consider. This series starts to examine the thought to consider if it falls within any of the 15 most common thought e...
Apr 28, 2022â˘14 min
In this episode, we continue our 5 part series on the 15 most common thought errors. In episode 3, we went over how to try to identify the thought that is causing your negative (or positive) feelings. After youâve processed it, itâs important to look at if that thought is even true, useful in any way, or if there are any other alternatives to consider. This series starts to examine the thought to consider if it falls within any of the 15 most common thought errors. Next up: Jumping to conclusion...
Apr 21, 2022â˘14 min
In this episode we start a 5 part series of the 15 most common thought errors . In episode #3 we went over how to try to identify the thought that is causing your negative (or positive) feelings. After youâve processed it, itâs important to look at if that thought is even true, useful in any way, or if there are any other alternatives to consider. This series starts to examine the thought to consider if it falls within any of the 15 most common thought errors. First up, thought errors 1-3: Polar...
Apr 14, 2022â˘18 min
In this episode, we talk more about bringing awareness to whatâs going on in your brain and how itâs ultimately creating the results in your life. Additionally, we start to discuss starting to think about changing the sticky thoughts giving us problems. The Cognitive Thought Model A brief review of the cognitive thought model. Anything that happens outside of you and your control is a situation or CIRCUMSTANCE (C). It is by definition neutral and a fact that everyone agrees upon. It isnât until ...
Apr 07, 2022â˘28 min
Victor Frankl famously said, âBetween stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.â In this episode, we explore that space. Key Quotes: âMetacognition happens anytime we have awareness about our learning, thinking and other cognitive processes. But from a deeper level, metacognition involves meta-awareness, truly detaching from the mind to get the birdâs eye view from above.â âThere is a step between a...
Mar 31, 2022â˘26 min
In this episode, Drs. Morrison, Cazier and Dinsmore introduce themselves and discuss their own personal wellbeing struggles while working in medicine (spoiler: 2 of the 3 even quit at one point to save their sanity). After the lowest points in their careers, they each began a journey back to wellness which has enabled all three to continue working clinically. Currently, after additional training in life, health and wellness coaching, theyâre ready to share all theyâve learned in the hopes that s...
Mar 31, 2022â˘23 min
Physicians are feeling the burn of working in medicine. In this episode, Drs. Morrison, Cazier and Dinsmore review the 2022 Medscape article, âPhysician Burnout & Depressions Report 2022: Stress, Anxiety, and Anger." This survey of over 13,000 US physicians revealed: which specialities are the most affected by burnout male vs. female burnout rates what physicians reported contributes most to burnout severity of impact burnout has on their lives quotes from doctors in their own words most com...
Mar 29, 2022â˘18 min
