When life gives you lemons, how exactly do you make the lemonade? Resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back after adversity, and it's a skill you can learn. Let's take a look at how we can work with our emotions, values, actions, and social supports to cultivate resilience in any situation. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Get the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/h...
Mar 19, 2021•16 min•Ep. 335
Depression is a heavy blanket that weighs you down. How do we keep moving when we're ensnared in its trap? Author Julie Fast has been dealing with her own depression for decades. She talks to us today about her tried-and-true strategies for taking back the reins from depression so you can live your life. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickandd...
Mar 12, 2021•21 min•Ep. 334
Positive self-talk isn't just an athlete's secret weapon! Decades of research shows it boosts performance, builds mental toughness, and regulates emotions whenever you take on a challenging task. Here's how to use it to score some big wins of your own. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/positive-se...
Mar 05, 2021•12 min•Ep. 333
The neuroscience and psychology of gratitude show that cultivating gratitude, even in small doses, can do wonders for your mental health. Here's how gratitude works, and some simple tips for sprinkling more nourishing gratitude into your daily life. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/your-brain-on-...
Feb 26, 2021•15 min•Ep. 332
Your heart pounds. Your vision gets blurry. You can hear the blood rushing in your ears. You wonder if you’re going to faint or totally lose your senses. What’s going on? Panic attacks are terrifying experiences that can put a major weight on your life. Let's dig into the science of why they happen and what to do to gain your freedom back. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on F acebook and T...
Feb 19, 2021•16 min•Ep. 331
Some people who continuously care for others burn out and experience compassion fatigue, a very real and natural psychological phenomenon. How can you recognize compassion fatigue? How do you cope? It begins with having compassion for yourself. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/prevent-compassion-...
Feb 12, 2021•17 min•Ep. 330
Have you ever been in a relationship that made you feel insecure, put down, and used? Here's how to spot whether your partner has the dark triad, a trifecta of personality traits that can do serious damage in relationships, and advice for safely getting out. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/dark-t...
Feb 05, 2021•16 min•Ep. 329
If your partner, friend, or family member has ever made you feel insecure, unsafe, unloved, and uncertain, they may have high levels of the dark triad personality traits—Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism. What do these traits look like in action, and why are they so destructive to relationships? Today we explore the dark triad in part one of a two-part episode series. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates....
Jan 29, 2021•15 min•Ep. 328
Have you ever woken up in the middle of eating a sandwich? Felt paralyzed in your bed? Or maybe you heard an earth-shattering explosion just as you were falling asleep that nobody else heard. We'll learn more about parasomnias, the strange medical phenomena that fascinate people and stump doctors. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytip...
Jan 22, 2021•18 min•Ep. 327
People used to think that creativity was a gift from the gods. Now we have some clues from neuroscience and psychology for how to cultivate it. Hint: You might want to lobby your boss for a nap pod at the office. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/how-to-be-creative https://www.quickanddirtytips.co...
Jan 15, 2021•13 min•Ep. 6
The winter blues can sap your energy, disrupt your sleep, and destroy your concentration, but there's a simple key to defeating it—light. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/beat-winter-blues https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook....
Jan 08, 2021•9 min•Ep. 272
From forest bathing to napping to belly laughing, cultures from around the world have cultivated well-being in many fascinating ways—and science agrees that they're effective! Better yet? They won't cost you a thing. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/cultural-wellness-practices https://www.quickan...
Dec 31, 2020•12 min•Ep. 325
Finding a good therapist shouldn't be like finding an empathic needle in a haystack. We'll walk step-by-step through the process of finding potential therapists, narrowing down your list, evaluating whether someone is a good match, and finding affordable therapy options. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental...
Dec 25, 2020•24 min•Ep. 324
Imagine a medical treatment based on cutting edge science. I bet what came to mind wasn't doing double dares and playing detective with your diary. But these are just what the doctor orders for treating a range of psychological disorders, like anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and more in a type of psychotherapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Today, we take a behind-the-scenes tour of CBT to see how and why it works. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tip...
Dec 18, 2020•18 min•Ep. 323
Pop culture portrays therapy in a way that usually misses the mark ... by a lot. Let's demystify the idea of going to therapy with a down-to-earth overview of what types of therapy there are and which problems they can help with. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/what-is-therapy https://www.quicka...
Dec 11, 2020•17 min•Ep. 322
Resentment is a poisonous, slow burning feeling that's bad for our mental health and even worse for our relationships. How can we let go of resentment when situations are unfair or we feel left behind? Let's take a break from grumbling to consider five ways to get a healthy perspective shift. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com...
Dec 04, 2020•14 min•Ep. 321
You've heard how amazing and effective mindfulness is, but it sounds intimidating. Worry not! There are simple and sustainable ways to add mindfulness practices to your life and reap real benefits. You don't even need a meditation rug. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/anyone-can-practice-mindfuln...
Nov 27, 2020•13 min•Ep. 320
Can mindfulness treat cancer? Help you fall asleep? Everyone's talking about mindfulness and how it can improve well-being and performance. But through all the hype, we may be losing sight of what mindfulness actually is ... and is not. Let's take a balanced look at mindfulness science to bust some myths. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickand...
Nov 20, 2020•14 min•Ep. 319
Have you ever had to deal with someone who seems to think they're better than you or that the world owes them? Uh-oh! That's entitlement rearing it's ugly head. Here are five ways to protect yourself and avoid conflict by setting boundaries, being consistent, and showing compassion. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fi...
Nov 13, 2020•14 min•Ep. 318
In this year of collective grief, we mourn the people, the stability, and the life experiences we have lost. How do we cope with this grief and help each other through it? How do we talk about it with kids? I talked to Dr. Patti Ashley about going through grief to reach the grace on the other side. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtyti...
Nov 06, 2020•13 min•Ep. 317
Have you ever haggled over the price of a car? Negotiated a salary? What strategies did you use in these interactions? Whether you're an employee, a parent, or an FBI hostage negotiator, psychological science can give us tips for how to successfully navigate a negotiation. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/ment...
Oct 30, 2020•12 min•Ep. 316
Whether to have kids or not is a monumental decision, and the pros and cons are hard to predict or quantify. How do you decide? Borrowing ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/should-I-have-kids https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts htt...
Oct 23, 2020•17 min•Ep. 315
Sleep paralysis is a freaky phenomenon that has inspired ghost stories and alien abduction conspiracies. Fortunately, there's a scientific explanation for why it happens, and also ways to prevent it. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/what-is-sleep-paralysis https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www...
Oct 16, 2020•15 min•Ep. 314
Wouldn’t it be nice if our brains let us be happy and calm all the time? The science of emotions tells us that negative emotions like fear, anger, and sadness are actually healthy and useful. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/negative-emotions-not-bad https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts htt...
Oct 09, 2020•14 min•Ep. 254
Sarcastic people can be hilarious, but when their barbs are pointed at you, they can be annoying or even hurtful. How should you respond? Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/how-to-deal-with-sarcastic-people https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https...
Oct 02, 2020•12 min•Ep. 313
Worried about bills? Not sure if you're saving enough? Feeling uncertain about your financial future? Many are worried about their personal finances. We talked to Money Girl Laura Adams for advice on how to reduce your money anxiety by setting the right priorities and knowing some insider tips. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.c...
Sep 25, 2020•24 min•Ep. 312
Becoming an antiracist starts with an important first step—losing our defenses. Confronting the implicit biases we all have means getting uncomfortable ... and it's the only way to grow. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/how-to-be-less-defensive-about-racism https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podca...
Sep 18, 2020•17 min•Ep. 311
Racist encounters are stressful and detrimental to Black and African American mental health. It shouldn't be Black people's burden to right these wrongs—it's everyone's job to be anti-racist. But until there is equity, here are some tools to protect against the toxic effects of racism on your mental health. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quicka...
Sep 11, 2020•16 min•Ep. 310
You may be surprised by how many ways racism impacts mental health, from the way trauma is transmitted from parents to kids, to how racism affects the way people see themselves, to its impact on the very building blocks of the mental healthcare system. Today we take an unflinching look at racism and how it affects Black and African American people's mental health. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips show s. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conver...
Sep 04, 2020•19 min•Ep. 309
The screen casts an eerie glow on your face. You can't tear your eyes away from the bad news. You feel depressed and angry, but you can't stop scrolling. Why do we do this to ourselves, and how can we stop? Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/self-care/stop-doomscrolling https://www.quickanddirtytip...
Aug 28, 2020•12 min•Ep. 308
