Psychologists Off the Clock

Debbie Sorensen, Jill Stoddard, Yael Schonbrun, Michael Herold & Emily Edlynn•art19.com

We are five experts in psychology, bringing you science-backed ideas that can help you flourish in your work, relationships, and health.

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6. Holiday Stress with Stephanie Smith

Do You Feel Frantic And Frenzied During The Holiday Season? Does Your Inner Martha Stewart Tend To Show Up This Time Of Year? Do You Dread Family Holiday Gatherings Or Your January Credit Card Bill? ‘Tis the season to discuss something that has become pervasive in our society this time of year: Holiday Stress. Join us to hear Debbie interview psychologist Dr. Stephanie Smith about this topic, and learn some helpful tips for how to manage holiday stress and enjoy the season! In this episode you w...

Dec 06, 2016•38 min•Ep. 6

5. From Awareness to Action: Behavior Change (Part 2)

Are There Behavior Patterns You Struggle With Changing? Do You Ever Catch Yourself Doing Unhealthy Things On “Autopilot?” Do You Ever Sabotage Your Own Efforts To Change Something In Your Life? In this episode, we take another look at behavior change, this time Dr. Debbie Sorensen and Dr. Diana Hill will focus on awareness training, the role of thoughts and emotions in changing behaviors, and how to think like a behavioral psychologist! In this episode you will learn: Techniques for increasing a...

Nov 29, 2016•37 min•Ep. 5

4. Habits: The Science of Behavior Change (Part 1)

Do You Have Behaviors You Want To Increase Or Decrease? Do You Start Off Strong, But Then Give Up On Making Changes In Your Life? Are You Looking For Concrete Strategies To Maintain Your Efforts In Healthier Living, Relationships And Work? Join Us! In this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock, Drs. Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen discuss how willpower is not a useful tool in behavior change, how to use values to guide your behaviors, and strategies to establish "tiny habits" that you can mainta...

Nov 21, 2016•49 min•Ep. 4

3. Science of Self-Compassion

Do you have a harsh inner critic? Do you blame yourself for your struggles? Would you like to develop a kinder relationship with yourself? Then this episode is for you! Self-compassion is an emerging field of research in clinical psychology. Individuals who are kind to themselves in the face of struggle are less likely to struggle with psychopathology such as depression and anxiety and more likely to feel socially connected. In this episode, Drs. Diana Hill and Rae Littlewood discuss the science...

Nov 14, 2016•40 min•Ep. 3

2. Hygge – Happiness and the Danish Art of Cozy Connection

Are You Curious Why Scandinavian Cultures Are So Happy? Are You Craving More Cozy Connection In Your Home? Do You Want To Slow Down And Savor Your Relationships? Join Us! According to the World Happiness Report, people in Denmark are unusually high on ratings of happiness and wellbeing. And they also happen to be obsessed with the concept of “Hygge,” which roughly translates to an atmosphere of coziness and interpersonal connection. Is this a coincidence, or is Hygge the secret key to contentmen...

Nov 12, 2016•43 min•Ep. 2

1. Taking a Leap Into Something Meaningful

Are You Thinking Of Stepping Outside Of Your Comfort Zone And Doing Something New? Do You Have Some Creative Energy, But Feel Stuck In Inaction? Do You Have Things To Say, But Hesitate To Speak Up? Join The Club! For our first Episode of Psychologists Off The Clock podcast, we discuss the book Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead by Tara Mohr In this episode, you'll learn: How the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast became a professional “leap” for psych...

Nov 10, 2016•44 min•Ep. 1

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