Podcast - Psychologists Off The Clock

We all have unhelpful habits, and whether you overeat, use substances, or worry, you may have noticed these habits have gotten worse lately. In this episode, Diana joins Dr. Judson Brewer (Dr. Jud), neuroscientist and author of The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits, for a fascinating conversation about why stress makes our habits and addictions worse. Additionally, they talk about what’s happening in your brain when you’re caught in these habits, and how to unhook from even the trickiest ones using mindfulness and curiosity. Listen and Learn:Diana’s and Debbie’s pandemic habits How Diana’s shifting unhelpful habits to values-based ones (get her free download here!) The three core elements of a habit What’s happening in your brain when you are craving Why uncertainty and stress makes it harder to break unhealthy habits How anxiety and rumination are similar to smoking and eating  Dr. Jud’s groundbreaking brain research on mindfulness and the Default Mode Network How curiosity changes your brain and why it is key to unhooking from habit loops Why it doesn’t work to “think your way out of a craving” or “think your way out of anxiety” Mindfulness tools you can use right now with yourself and your kids to get grounded Why swapping choosing kindness and generosity over self-righteous rumination is “so much sweeter” The personal values that underlie Dr. Jud’s work ResourcesFive Finger Breathing with Dr. Jud Brewer Watch Dr. Jud study Anderson Cooper’s brain in an fMRI The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How we can Break Bad Habits, by Dr. Judson Brewer Dr. Jud’s Ted Talk: A Simple Way To Break a Bad Habit Dr. Jud’s App-based behavior change programs: Unwinding Anxiety®, Eat Right Now®, and To Quit®.  Get 20% off with coupon code OFFTHECLOCK Change unhealthy habits into values-rich ones with this handout Dr. Yotam Heinberg on “growing roots” practice Listen to Diana’s interviews with Paul Gilbert here and here to learn more about threat, drive, and compassion systems in the brain Dr. Jud BrewerAbout Dr. Judson BrewerDr. Judson Brewer is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, as well as a research affiliate at MIT. Before that, he held research and teaching positions at Yale University and the University of Massachusetts’ Center for Mindfulness. Read more about his research here. As an addiction psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for treating addictions, Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety (Eat Right Now, Unwinding Anxiety and Craving to Quit). Based on the success of these programs in the lab, he co-founded MindSciences, Inc. to create app-based digital therapeutic versions of these programs for a wider audience, working with individuals, corporations, and hospital systems to put effective, evidence-based behavior change guidance in the hands of people struggling with unwanted behaviors and “everyday addictions.” Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes72. Committed Action with Dr. DJ Moran 103. Healthy Habits with Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley 4. Habits: The Science of Behavior Change 90. Dr. Paul Gilbert on Tricky Brains, Caring, and Living Like Crazy 145. Caring, Compassion, and Cooperation with Dr. Paul Gilbert 46. Altruism And The Flow Of Compassion With Dr. Yotam Heineberg Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Dr. Seuss told us, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” But what do you do when you’re in charge of many brains in many heads? What happens when you’re in charge of steering many feet (some of which have tiny shoes) traveling in many different directions? Is there any room left to choose?  In this week’s episode, Sarah Argenal, author of The Whole SELF Lifestyle for Working Parents: A Practical 4-Step Framework to Defeat Burnout and Escape Survival Mode for Good, discusses her framework to escape survival mode, find balance, and defeat burnout. She explains that we often find ourselves working from problem-solving mode, moving from problem to problem and finding the quickest solution for each. As we get caught up in solving problem after problem, we experience burnout and find ourselves trapped in survival mode. Unless we get more strategic in how we approach our many life roles, life can become small and lose its vitality. Sarah provides a strategic framework for working from the inside-out so that we can allow our many purposes to better serve us, and to bring back a vitality that guide us in each of our many life roles.  Listen and Learn:How survival mode might be affecting you right now Four steps you can take toward creating a more vital life Tips and tricks for escaping survival mode Strategies for including more self-care into your routines Methods for discovering what areas of your life are most important to you (and which are less important) What gets in the way of working from the inside-out, and how you can approach this work (even if you are too busy and tired!) How to make your purposes better serve you (instead of you serving them!) How to defeat burnout, find balance, and escape survival mode About Sarah Argenal:Sarah Argenal attained her masters in counseling psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy and adult development from the University of San Francisco. She is the founder of the The Argenal Institute LLC based in Austin, TX, host and executive producer of Working Parent Resource Podcast, and author of the book The Whole Self Lifestyle for Working Parents: A Practical 4-Step Framework to Defeat Burnout and Escape Survival Mode For Good. Sarah uses twenty years of experience and her signature program, the Whole SELF Lifestyle™, to help working parents escape survival mode and enjoy their lives. Resources:The Whole SELF Lifestyle for Working Parents: A Practical 4-Step Framework to Defeat Burnout and Escape Survival Mode for Good, by Sarah Argenal For more from Sarah’s work, check out the resources at The Argenal Institute. Yael’s essay on working parenthood in the Wall Street Journal. Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes24. Choosing Both: Straddling Meaningful Career and Parenthood with Dr. Yael Schonbrun 45. Rest with Dr. Alex Soojung-Kim Pang 58. Balancing the Big Stuff with Drs. Miriam Liss and Holly Schiffrin 73. Essentialism with Greg McKeown 83. Tao of Work and Family Balance 134. What to do When Work, Parenting, and Partnership Collide During Quarantine Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1. Liked it? Take a second to support Yael Schonbrun on Patreon!

How you talk informs who you are, who you group up with, and how you perceive others. But while language is a profoundly powerful influencer of how we engage in the social world, we seldom acknowledge its impact on social injustice. In this episode, Yael talks with professor and psychologist Katherine Kinzler about the role of language and accent in prejudice, empathy, identity, morality, and ingroup/outgroup formation. In Katherine’s book, How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do-And What It Says About You, she describes how language and accent are an often overlooked contributor in cultural affiliation and discrimination. Katherine offers evidence for their critical role in perpetuating injustice, and shows us why increasing awareness of linguistic biases can empower us to pave the way towards a more just and compassionate future. Listen and Learn:The surprising ways that language influences who we are and our cultural affiliation The power of language in perpetuating prejudice and stereotyping How media and film perpetuate stigma related to language and accent Why the evolution of language can predispose humans towards prejudice How recent events demonstrate the overlooked role of linguistic discrimination That language is not just about communication, but rather is about social life Why common myths about monolingualism are wrong How we can use language as a tool to increase compassion and empathy, and reduce prejudice About Katherine KinzlerDr. Katherine Kinsler is a psychology professor at the University of Chicago. Her research sits at the intersection of developmental and social psychology where she focuses on the origins of prejudice and ingroup outgroup thinking with an emphasis on understanding how language and accent mark social groups. Katherine’s writing has appeared in the New York times and other media outlets and the world economic forum named her as one of the 50 scientists under 40 working to shape our future. Resources:How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do-And What It Says About You, by Katherine Kinzler NPR Interview with Katherine Kinzler NYT Book Review on How You Say It Katherine’s University of Chicago webpage Other Resources:Article showcasing the work of Dr. Deborah Tannen Link to Duolingo, a fun, game-based app that helps adults and children learn new languages Psychologists Off the Clock Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes163. The Likeability Trap with Alicia Menendez 62. Language, Suffering, and Meaning with Dr. Matthieu Villatte Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

If you are experiencing Pandemic Stress, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help! This is a stressful time for most of us; the mental health aftermath of a pandemic is sometimes called a “second pandemic” because of the rise of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. And in addition to fear of the coronavirus itself, we are currently facing other major, global stressors like climate change, forest fires, systemic racism, economic uncertainty, and political divisiveness. No wonder so many of us are exhausted! In this podcast episode, co-hosts Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen discuss Pandemic Stress and give examples of how they use ACT practices themselves, as they experience emotional ups and downs. Whether you are anxious, depressed, lonely, or irritable, Diana and Debbie have some strategies from ACT that might help you be more flexible and accepting in the face of the pandemic. As Diana says in the episode, “it’s almost like ACT was made for Pandemic Stress!” Listen and Learn AboutPandemic Stress and the “second pandemic” of mental health concerns. Diana and Debbie’s own experiences with Pandemic Stress. The difference between threat, fear, and anxiety. How Psychological Flexibility and ACT offer the key to navigating pandemic stress. Why practicing acceptance is more helpful than experiential avoidance. Shifting your perspective when “doom and gloom” thoughts arise. Letting go of unrealistic personal expectations, and finding a healthy routine that supports your wellbeing. Loneliness, moral distress, and loss during COVID. How we can reconnect to our values, do the next right thing, and have a sense of common humanity. Building social connection and effectively working from home. ResourcesDiana’s Strategies for Increasing Psychological Flexibility Debbie’s Pandemic Stress Blog Posts If you need a good cry, here’s a link to the song The Next Right Thing from Frozen 2 Diana’s friend Gwendolyn’s beautiful song and you can sign up for Gwendolyn’s community singing newsletter Pandemic Stress Articles“How I used ACT to cope with COVID” Article on Pandemic-Related Distress Uncertainty and Psychological Flexibility Family systems and Psychological Flexibility The Moderating Roles of Psychological Flexibility and Inflexibility on the Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown in Italy Responding to Moral Dilemmas in the age of COVID Older Adults and Social Connection while Social Distancing Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes4. Habits: The Science of Behavior Change (Part 1) 5. From Awareness to Action: Behavior Change (Part 2) 7. Insomnia: Strategies to Stop Struggling with Sleep with Dr. Alisha Brosse 37. Post-Traumatic Growth 42. Strategies to Increase Focus and Work More Effectively 43. Willpower With Dr. Kelly McGonigal 44. Anxiety Happens with Dr. John Forsyth 52. Palliative Care and Healing with Dr. Michael Kearney 59. Zzzzzz…The Science of Sleep 62. Language, Suffering, and Meaning with Dr. Matthieu Villatte 77. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dr. Jill Stoddard (now our fabulous co-hosts!) 116. Building a Meaningful, Values-based Life with Dr. Jenna LeJeune 117. Bearing Unbearable Loss: A conversation About Grief with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore 118. Moral Injury and Shame with Dr. Lauren Borges and Dr. Jacob Farnsworth 124. Nutritious Movement and Why it Matters with Katy Bowman 131. COVID-19 Anxiety, Cultivating Safeness, and Polyvagal Theory with Dr. Stephen Porges 132. The Joy Of Movement With Dr. Kelly McGonigal  133. Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19 with Dr. Robyn Walser 134. What to do When Work, Parenting, and Partnership Collide During Quarantine 138. Exploring Existence and Purpose: Existentialism with Dr. Robyn Walser 146. Parental Burnout with Lisa Coyne 149. How Not Lose It with Your Kids with Dr. Carla Naumburg 152. Helping the helpers with Dr. Susan David 155. Mindfulness and Recovery with Dr. Rebecca Williams 159. Challenging Times During Adolescence with Dr. Louise Hayes 160. Schooling at Home, Pandemic Pods, And Socially Just Parenting With Jen Lumanlan Diana (left) and Debbie (right) find a moment for connection while recording this Pandemic Stress episode.Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Women are told to be nice, but not too nice. Be successful, but not too successful. Just be likeable. Join Jill for her interview with award-winning journalist and author of the book The Likeability Trap, Alicia Menendez, as they examine the impossible bind women find themselves in: to succeed, women must be competent and likeable; but the more women are seen as competent, and the more they achieve, the less likeable they become. Alicia discusses how women can let go of old rules and reimagine leadership rather than reinventing themselves. Listen and LearnWhat likeability traps are What the “Goldilocks Conundrum” is The problem with focusing on women as the solution The need for systemic change Ideas for where to start moving the conversation forward How to think about ambition during a pandemic and how to juggle the challenges of today’s difficult times About Alicia MenendezAlicia MenendezAlicia Menendez is an MSNBC anchor and host of the Latina to Latina podcast. Dubbed “Ms. Millennial” by The Washington Post, “journalism’s new gladiator” by Elle, and a “content queen” by Marie Claire, her interviews and reporting have appeared on ABC News, Bustle, FusionTV, PBS and Vice News. Her first book, “The Likeability Trap” was published in November 2019. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two daughters. ResourcesVisit Alicia’s webpage Buy the book The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed As You Are Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes49. Empowering Women with Dr. Robyn Walser 121. Be Mighty: An Episode for Stressed Out, Worried Women with Dr. Jill Stoddard Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

In this episode, Diana interviews Dr. Karen Suyemoto, the chair of the APA Guidelines on Race and Ethnicity in Psychology. Race and culture are present in all of our interactions. As mental health professionals, it is our ethical responsibility to understand the ways in which race and ethnicity impact us personally, our interactions with clients, and the communities we serve. Everyone is also caught in the system of racism and oppression. It is our responsibility as mental health providers to strive towards understanding the complexities of this system and how we can contribute to systemic change. Listen and LearnHow do race and ethnicity interact, and how are they defined Why understanding the influences of race and ethnicity is so central to psychology The role personal inquiry plays in the guidelines Why practicing cultural humility and understanding positionality is important in the work of a psychologist How racism and privilege has impacted the field of psychology How the therapy room can be a reenactment of racial trauma What it means to be an activist in psychology How we can carry out a deep commitment to change How to hold both race and the individual authentic relationship in our inter-racial interactions About Karen Suyemoto Karen Suyemoto has a joint appointment with the Psychology Department and the Asian American Studies Program and Critical Ethnic and Community Studies graduate program at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Their research interests focus generally on Asian American psychology and issues related to social justice and anti-racist therapy/ practice/education. Their research addresses fostering awareness and advocacy for social justice through examining relations of race and racism to mental health; investigating effects of resistance and coping with racism, and exploring the complexity of relative and ascribed power and intersectional discrimination. Additional research addresses how cultural responsiveness and racial social justice can be developed through and integrated into education, training, research methods, and practice. Their current research projects include a quantitative study examining the effects of racism for people of color and how taking action to challenge racism may moderate negative psychological effects and a two-book project focused on transformative teaming and learning about oppression and privilege (with Grace Kim and Roxanne Donovan).   Professor Suyemoto was the Chair of the recently released Guidelines for Race and Ethnicity for the American Psychological Association. They served as the past president of the Asian American Psychological Association and as the AAPA delegate to the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives. In 2013, they were recognized as a White House Champion of Change: Asian American Pacific Islander Woman Leader and also awarded the Asian American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Contributions Award. Resources:APA Guidelines on Race and Ethnicity in Psychology Dr. Suyemoto’s Web site Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes150. Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health with Dr. Sandra Mattar 156. The Psychology of Radical Healing Collective 144. Healing Racial Trauma with Dr. Kristee Haggins (Re-Release from June 2019) 96. Effective Conversations About Diversity Issues with Drs. Anatasia Kim and Alicia del Prado Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Modern parenting is high stakes, leaving parents terrified of failure in their parenting and in their children. But it turns out that the overprotective behaviors driven by our fears undermine our children’s—and our own—successes throughout life. Join Yael for a conversation with best-selling author, teacher, podcaster, and parent Jessica Lahey for a thought-provoking conversation about how parents can learn to relate to failure differently for themselves and their children. And why we should.  Listen and Learn:How overprotective parenting can undermine competence, independence, academic potential, and emotional health Why failure gets a bad rap and how to reframe it How autonomy, competence, and relatedness can help our kids learn to learn better The importance of intrinsic motivation and how to help children build it What external motivators are and why they are problematic How to “parent in place” with greater ease (what we can do less of and what we can focus on while our children are learning at home) Why it’s important to focus on process over product About Jessica Lahey:Jessica LaheyJessica Lahey is a teacher, writer, and mom. Over twenty years, she’s taught every grade from sixth to twelfth in both public and private schools. She writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, Vermont Public Radio, The Washington Post and the New York Times and is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She is a member of the Amazon Studios Thought Leader Board and wrote the educational curriculum for Amazon Kids’ The Stinky and Dirty Show. Jessica earned a B.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of Massachusetts and a J.D. with a concentration in juvenile and education law from the University of North Carolina School of Law. She lives in Vermont with her husband and two sons. Her second book, The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence, will be released in April 2021. Resources from Jess:Jessica’s Website The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed, by Jessica Lahey  #AmWriting Podcast with Jessica Lahey, KJ Dell’Antonia, and Sarina Bowen Parenting in Place Masterclass  From The Atlantic, Why back-to-school night made me feel like a bad mom, by Jessica Lahey  Other Resources:Yael’s essay in Rick Hanson’s Wise Brain Bulletin, How to Be a Happier Parent Under Quarantine  Jessica’s bibliography containing the books referenced during this episode (and many others Jess refers to in various speaking engagements and writing). The Stinky and Dirty Show on Amazon Prime Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes78. The Self-Driven Child with Dr. William Stixrud 141. Educating Our Kids at Home with Julie Bogart Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Parenting is stressful right now. This is because we are educating our kids at home while juggling work with limited childcare. We are also navigating difficult, important conversations about racism, the pandemic, and world events. How can we regain our sanity and parent in a way that is meaningful? Join us for a conversation with Jen Lumanlan, a child development expert and podcast host from Your Parenting Mojo. During this episode, we explore homeschooling, pandemic pods, and socially just parenting. Listen and Learn:How Diana and Debbie are navigating school at home Homeschooling strategies that foster deep learning and keep kids engaged How to form a pandemic pod in a socially just way What is “patriarchy” in parenting and how it harms our children White privilege in parenting Actions parents can take against racism  Jen LumanlanAbout Jen LumanlanJen Lumanlan holds an M.S. in Psychology (Child Development) and an M.Ed. She hosts the Your Parenting Mojo podcast which is a reference guide for parents of toddlers and preschoolers based on scientific researchers and the principles of respectful parenting.  In each episode, she examines a topic related to parenting and child development from all sides to help parents understand how to make decisions about raising their children. She lives in California with her husband and daughter. ResourcesYour Parenting Mojo Podcast Resources: Trying to make a decision about homeschooling versus school-based programs? Looking for resources related to parenting and race? Want to start a Pandemic Pod? Try the Pandemic Pods ‘in a box’ course Want to get started with Homeschooling? Check out The Confident Homeschooler  Other Resources Mentioned: Nice White Parents Podcast Yuval Noah Harari on what the year 2050 has in store for humankind  Carol Gilligan on Patriarchy in Parenting with Jen Lumanlan How to Get Away with Parenting podcast Urban Intellectual Black History Flashcards Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes141. Educating Our Kids at Home with Julie Bogart 69. Emotional Intelligence and the Science of Meditation with Dr. Daniel Goleman 159. Challenging Times During Adolescence with Dr. Louise Hayes 78. The Self-Driven Child with Dr. William Stixrud 142. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) With Patrick McGinnis 9. Children’s Emotions: Understanding and Responding to Your Child’s Feelings 14. Mindful Parenting Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Pandemic, online school, social distancing, climate change… this is an especially difficult time for adolescents, who are already in a transitional time of life. Dr. Louise Hayes is one of the world’s foremost experts on using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Adolescents. She joins us on the podcast for the second time, to talk about her new book for adolescents, and share her thoughts on helping adolescents cope with today’s challenges.  Listen and LearnThe unique challenges of the pandemic for adolescents, and how they can cope. Why losses associated with the pandemic, even seemingly small ones, are real.  Why we should all be listening to what adolescents have to say. About the concept of “active hope.” Louise Hayes’s thoughts about bullying and procrastination.  How to take small steps toward self-care during difficult times. How to go from “zombieland” to “vitalityland.” About Dr. Louise HayesDr. Louise Hayes is a clinical psychologist who is well known for her work using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for young people in schools and clinical settings. She is a former president of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science. Dr. Hayes is an author, international speaker, a senior fellow with The University of Melbourne and Orygen Youth Health, and a peer-reviewed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT) trainer. Dr. Hayes is the co-author of the The Thriving Adolescent: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology to Help Teens Manage Emotions, Achieve Goals, and Build Connection. Her newest book is called Your Life, Your Way: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills to Help Teens Manage Emotions and Build Resilience. Together with Joseph Ciarrochi, she conducts research and treatment development; her latest work uses a DNA-v (Discoverer-Noticer-Advisor-Values) treatment model for young people. Louise is also an active humanitarian, taking mental health professionals into the Himalaya to developing their mindfulness skills and raising funds for poor children in remote Nepal. Resources:Your Life, Your Way: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills to Help Teens Manage Emotions and Build Resilience https://amzn.to/3iTWEva  Praxis DNA-V online training with Louise Hayes: https://www.praxiscet.com/events/dna-v/ The Thriving Adolescent: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology to Help Teens Manage Emotions, Achieve Goals, and Build Connection https://amzn.to/31fZvsu  Sherry Turkle Reclaiming Conversation https://amzn.to/3laC3VJ  Related Psychologists Off The Clock EpisodesHelping Adolescents Thrive with Dr. Louise Hayes: https://www.offtheclockpsych.com/podcast/helping-adolescents-thrive Parental Burnout with Dr. Lisa Coyne: https://www.offtheclockpsych.com/podcast/parental-burnout Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

In this episode, Jill speaks with Lori Gottlieb, psychotherapist and best-selling New York Times author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, about her smash hit book and the art and heart of therapy. Join their intimate discussion about ultracrepidarianism (one of Lori’s favorite words!), vulnerability, breaking therapy rules, reducing mental health stigma, and more! About Lori Gottlieb:Lori GottliebLori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and author of the New York Times Bestseller Maybe You Should Talk to Someone which is being adapted as a television series. In addition to her clinical practice, she writes The Atlantic Weekly’s “Dear Therapist” advice column and contributes regularly to the New York Times and many other publications. Her recent TED Talk is one of the 10 most-watched of the year. A member of the advisory council of the Bring Change to Mind and advisor to the Aspen Institute, she is a sought-after expert in media such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, The CBS This Morning, CNN, and NPR’s “Fresh Air.” She is also the co-host of the new iHeart Radio Podcast “Dear Therapists”, produced by Katie Couric. Learn more at LoriGottleib.com or by following her on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram at lorigottlieb_author.     Resources:Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb The Atlantic Weekly’s “Dear Therapist” advice column by Lori Gottlieb Lori’s TED Talk iHeart Radio Podcast “Dear Therapists” with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch LoriGottleib.com “In Psychotherapy the Toilet has Become the New Couch” April 30, 2020, The New York Times Article by Lori Gottlieb @LoriGottlieb1, Lori’s Twitter account lorigottlieb_author, Lori’s Instagram Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes106. Therapy from “The Heart of ACT” with Dr. Robyn Walser Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Our culture shies away from talking about death. But Katy Butler, author of The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life, argues we have an obligation to think about what constitutes a well-supported death. In this episode, Yael embarks on a thought-provoking, important, and timely conversation with Katy. In their discussion, Katy shares ways we can honor the death process relationally, practically, medically, emotionally, and spiritually, both for ourselves and those we love.  Listen and Learn:How we can honor death in the time of Covid-19 What it means to die well The value of longevity versus quality of life What is slow medicine? Ways to infuse sanctity, even in a hospital room What is an advance directive? The importance of cleaning up our emotional legacy Using ritual in virtual ways (The Bathing and Honoring Ritual) How we can cultivate hope when prolonging life becomes tenuous About Katy Butler: Katy ButlerKaty Butler is an award-winning journalist, public speaker, and bestselling author. Katy Butler has written two groundbreaking books about the end of life and is a thought leader in the national movement for medical reform. Her newest book is The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life. Her first book, Knocking on Heaven’s Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death, a national bestseller, was named one of the 100 Most Notable Books of 2013 by the New York Times. Katy’s writing has appeared in The New Yorker; Mother Jones; Scientific American, Atlantic, Tricycle, Psychotherapy Networker; Best American Essays, and Best American Science Writing. She has taught writing at Esalen Institute in Big Sur and at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. A Buddhist, Katy was lay-ordained by the Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. Resources:The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life by Katy Butler Knocking on Heaven’s Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death by Katy Butler “What Broke My Father’s Heart: How a Pacemaker Wrecked Our Family’s Life,” June 18, 2020 New York Times article by Katy Butler Katy Butler’s website Five Wishes, ways to talk about advanced care directives Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes138. Exploring Existence and Purpose: Existentialism with Dr. Robyn Walser 117. Bearing Unbearable Loss: A conversation About Grief with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore 52. Palliative Care and Healing with Dr. Michael Kearney Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Join Diana for an important and empowering discussion with Dr. Helen Neville, Dr. Hector Adames, Dr. Bryana French, and Dr. Grace Chen, four BIPOC psychologists and members of The Psychology of Radical Healing Collective, about steps we can take at the individual and community level to heal from racial oppression. Collectively.  Listen and LearnWhat is radical healing? How does radical healing differ from conventional healing approaches? Why NOW’s a key time to raise the critical consciousness Why cultural authenticity matters Ways radical healing can help BIPOC communities weather Covid-19  Tips on how to talk about race, racism, and inclusivity How to approach “hot moment” conversations about race to engender change What is radical hope and how to cultivate it in trying times Resources, resources, resources! About The Psychology of Radical Healing CollectiveDr. Helen NevilleAbout Dr. Helen Neville: Dr. Neville is a Provost Fellow and Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the Educational Psychology and African American Studies departments. She is the former President of the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race (American Psychological Association Division 45) and the lead editor of the Handbook of African American Psychology. Dr. Neville has authored, coauthored and edited 7 books and close to 90 articles. She also serves on the editorial boards of several other psychology and Black Studies journals. Dr. Neville received her doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Dr. Hector AdamesAbout Dr. Hector Adames: Dr. Adames is an Associate Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus and the Co-Director of the IC-RACE Lab (Immigration Critical Race And Cultural Equity Lab). He is also the editor of Latinx Psychology Today (LPT) and is on the editorial board of The Counseling Psychologist and Professional Psychology: Research & Practice. Dr. Adames is the co-author of Cultural Foundations and Interventions in Latino/a Mental Health: History, Theory and within Group Differences. He also co-authored two forthcoming books; Race and Colorism: Towards a Racially Conscious Understanding of Latinxs and Caring for Latinxs with Dementia in a Globalized World: Behavioral and Psychosocial Treatments. Dr. Adames received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wright State University in Ohio. Dr. Bryana FrenchAbout Dr. Bryana French: Dr. French is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of St. Thomas. She researches the psychosocial impacts of sexual coercion among racially diverse adolescents and the radical healing of black, and indigenous people. Dr. French’s work has been published in several journals such as The Counseling Psychologist, Journal of African American Studies, and Journal of Interpersonal Violence and she has held several leadership roles in the American Psychological Association. Dr. French earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Illinois. Dr. Grace ChenDr. Grace Chen: Dr. Chen is a licensed psychologist and life coach in Menlo Park, CA. Dr. Chen specializes in helping clients with marginalized identities to feel heard and understood and empowers them to embrace their strengths, gifts and potential. Dr. Chen also facilitates support groups for graduate women students at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and was formerly a professor at the Palo Alto University. Dr. Chen earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. ResourcesThe Psychology of Radical Healing Blog D-Nice Instagram Live Club Quarantine AAPF and Kimberle Crenshaw’s Podcast: Intersectionality Matters!  “Toward a Psychological Framework of Radical Healing in Communities of Color” by Bryana H. French, Jioni A. Lewis, Della V. Mosley, Hector Y. Adames, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas, Grace Chen, and Helen A. Neville published May, 31, 2019 in The Counseling Psychologist   Psychology of Radical Healing Collective Syllabus Dr. Janet Helms’ Racial Identity Development Model #sayhername “Questions of Bias in Covid-19 Treatment Add to the Mourning in Black Families” New York Times Article May 10, 2020 by John Eligon and Audra D.S. Burch  Association of Black Psychologists National Association of Black Social Workers Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown Breaking Isolation: Self Care and Community Care Tools for Our People, by the Audre Lorde Project Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes144. Healing Racial Trauma with Dr. Kristee Haggins (Re-Release from June 2019) 150. Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health with Dr. Sandra Mattar Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

You are not alone if you’re feeling more stressed out and using unhealthy means to cope. Four months into the pandemic may find you Netflix binging, stress eating, or reaching for that extra glass of wine more than you would like. Or you may be struggling with addiction and/or working hard to maintain recovery in the midst of increased pandemic stress. In this episode Yael speaks with Dr. Rebecca Williams, a psychologist and co-author of The Gift of Recovery: 52 Mindful Ways to Live Joyfully Beyond Addiction and The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction. Her approach offers strategies for managing the big emotions we’re feeling now and concrete strategies to build the neural pathways in our brains to pivot toward wellness and healing (rather than of unhealthy coping mechanisms/problematic addictive behaviors) in the face of stress.  Listen and Learn:What is addiction? Why mindfulness is key for those struggling with addiction Neuroplasticity’s role in healing and ways to cultivate it  Why our feelings don’t have to change for us to be ok Teasing apart cravings from commands Tips for folks with a hard time getting in touch with their values The relationship between loss and addiction Tips for individuals who love someone struggling with addiction About Dr. Rebecca Williams: Dr. Rebecca WilliamsDr. Rebecca Williams is a psychologist and award-wining author of two books, integrating mindfulness and recovery from addictive behaviors. Her first book, The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with Grief, Stress, and Anger that Trigger Addictive Behaviors incorporates over 60 worksheets and exercises for readers and therapists to identify health coping strategies in recovery. Ander her second book, The Gift of Recovery: 52 Mindful Ways to Live Joyfully Beyond Addictionis a pocket coach of mindfulness skills that readers can practice every day to stay focused on self-care and commit to a healthy recovery. Rebecca is a lifelong yoga practitioner and brings the ancient teachings of yoga and meditation into understanding mental health and recovery.  Resources:The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with Grief, Stress, and Anger that Trigger Addictive Behaviors by Rebecca E. Williams, PhD and Julie S. Kraft, MA The Gift of Recovery: 52 Mindful Ways to Live Joyfully Beyond Addiction by Rebecca E. Williams, PhD and Julie S. Kraft, MA, MFT A Better Chance: A non-profit organization dedicated to creating leaders of color. Untamed, by Glennon Doyle Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes101. The Complete Family Guide to Addiction with Thomas Harrison and Dr. Hillary Connery Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Healthcare professionals usually choose their careers because patient care is meaningful; most want to make a positive impact and help others. However, with a broken healthcare system and unending occupational stressors, burnout is all-too-common, sometimes resulting in tragic consequences. Join Debbie for Part 2 of a rich two-part series with health psychologist Dr. Abbie Beacham, a clinical psychologist/trauma expert Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd, and Dr. Bernard Chang, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University, on the wellbeing of healthcare providers. Part 2 is about strategies for refueling for the deeply meaningful work providers do. Listen and Learn (Part 2):Strategies, strategies, strategies… The power of micro-moments – like the 20-second handwash! How to embrace the wobble board of a busy life. The importance of saying yes to basic needs, and why providers’ basic needs matter too! How to put pragmatic mindfulness to work for you. The benefits of self-compassion (and ways to sneak some in). About Dr. Abbie Beacham:Dr. Abbie BeachamAbbie Beacham, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist who has spent her career working in healthcare and medical settings. She has her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Louisville. Dr. Beacham also completed her internship in Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center and Post-doctoral Fellowship at the University of Kentucky Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry. Over the past four years she has worked extensively with physicians and other healthcare professionals across the Rocky Mountain Region addressing their stress, burnout and well-being.  As part of this work, she collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement evidence-based well-being programs for health professionals. Her most recent training “Cultivating Personal Resilience” has been presented to hundreds of professionals in both in-person and online formats. Dr. Beacham recently relocated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, CO to assume the position of Director of Behavioral Science at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Louisville, KY. She is co-founder of Project Well-Being where she continues to do presentations, trainings and online well-being programs to audiences large and small. A licensed psychologist in Colorado and Kentucky (provisional) she maintains a small private practice serving healthcare professionals via online consultation and therapy. In her spare time, she can be found hanging out with her family or pedaling her road bike (“Ruby”) among the birds, trees and streams in Kentucky and Colorado.  Her guilty pleasure is searching the world over for the best cup of coffee (medium-dark roast please). About Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd:Dr. Kerry Makin-ByrdDr. Kerry Makin-Byrd is a clinical psychologist on a mission to help professionals create deep, meaningful lives. She uses evidence-based therapy and coaching to foster resilience, mindfulness, and purpose-driven work.  Dr. Makin-Byrd received her Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University, and subsequently received advanced training at the University of California San Francisco and Stanford University. She has held professional appointments at the National Center for PTSD and at New York University. She has served as a researcher and national subject matter expert on trauma and PTSD, and has authored over 30 peer-reviewed studies, Congressional reports, and clinical chapters on trauma and resilience. She received the Special Contribution Award from the Veterans Health Administration in recognition of the national impact of her policy contributions and clinical teaching on VA mental health services. Kerry is a founding board member of the Kids Compassion Project, volunteers with the Dumb Friends League, and enjoys hiking with her husband and daughter.   About Dr. Bernard Chang:Dr. Bernard ChangDr. Bernard Chang is Vice Chair of Research and an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University.  A practicing emergency physician and psychologist, he studies mental health and neurologic emergencies. During the COVID crisis, he has been working clinically on the frontlines as an emergency physician, while also conducting ongoing research on the biobehavioral effects of COVID-19 on both patients and frontline workers. He received his PhD from Harvard in psychology, his MD from Stanford and completed his Emergency Medicine residency training at the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  Resources:A collection of resources to promote Healthcare Professional Wellbeing – including apps, practices, articles, and podcast episodes. Healthcare Wellbeing Collective ECHO Colorado, a health care professional resilience program in Colorado and neighboring states Choice Point Values Exercise Writing a Letter to Yourself Compassion Exercise by Kerry Makin-Byrd Yael’s personal experience with burnout Debbie’s personal experience with burnout ”Covid-19 is pushing doctors to the brink. Medicine needs to recognize they’re human and need help.”. Washington Post opinion piece by Esther Choo “Physicians Aren’t ‘Burning Out.’ They’re Suffering from Moral Injury” STAT Article July 26, 2018 by Simon T Talbot and Wendy Dean  Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet by Joan Halifax Video on Provider Burnout and Resilience featuring Abbie Beacham Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes153. Healthcare Professional Wellbeing (Part 1) with Drs. Abbie Beacham, Kerry Makin-Byrd, and Bernard Chang 152. Helping the Helpers with Dr. Susan David 105. The Self-Care Prescription with Dr. Robyn Gobin 147. Extending Compassion w/ Dr. Janina Scarlet & Sara Schairer 118. Moral Injury and Shame with Dr. Lauren Borges and Dr. Jacob Farnsworth Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Healthcare professionals usually choose their careers because patient care is meaningful; most want to make a positive impact and help others. However, with a broken healthcare system and unending occupational stressors, burnout is all-too-common, sometimes resulting in tragic consequences. Join Debbie for Part 1 of a rich two-part series with health psychologist Dr. Abbie Beacham, a clinical psychologist/trauma expert Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd, and Dr. Bernard Chang, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University, on the wellbeing of healthcare providers. Part 1 is an exploration of issues related to healthcare professional wellbeing, both before and during the era of COVID-19. Listen and Learn (Part 1):About the occupational stressors and systemic factors in medicine that contribute to burnout. The impact of COVID-19 on healthcare professional wellbeing. Why mental health symptoms are higher among physicians than the general public. The physical health impacts of working in medicine. Why a multi-pronged approach to healthcare professional wellbeing is key.  About Dr. Abbie Beacham:Dr. Abbie BeachamAbbie Beacham, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist who has spent her career working in healthcare and medical settings. She has her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Louisville. Dr. Beacham also completed her internship in Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center and Post-doctoral Fellowship at the University of Kentucky Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry. Over the past four years she has worked extensively with physicians and other healthcare professionals across the Rocky Mountain Region addressing their stress, burnout and well-being.  As part of this work, she collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement evidence-based well-being programs for health professionals. Her most recent training “Cultivating Personal Resilience” has been presented to hundreds of professionals in both in-person and online formats. Dr. Beacham recently relocated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, CO to assume the position of Director of Behavioral Science at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Louisville, KY. She is co-founder of Project Well-Being where she continues to do presentations, trainings and online well-being programs to audiences large and small. A licensed psychologist in Colorado and Kentucky (provisional) she maintains a small private practice serving healthcare professionals via online consultation and therapy. In her spare time, she can be found hanging out with her family or pedaling her road bike (“Ruby”) among the birds, trees and streams in Kentucky and Colorado.  Her guilty pleasure is searching the world over for the best cup of coffee (medium-dark roast please). About Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd:Dr. Kerry Makin-ByrdDr. Kerry Makin-Byrd is a clinical psychologist on a mission to help professionals create deep, meaningful lives. She uses evidence-based therapy and coaching to foster resilience, mindfulness, and purpose-driven work.  Dr. Makin-Byrd received her Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University, and subsequently received advanced training at the University of California San Francisco and Stanford University. She has held professional appointments at the National Center for PTSD and at New York University. She has served as a researcher and national subject matter expert on trauma and PTSD, and has authored over 30 peer-reviewed studies, Congressional reports, and clinical chapters on trauma and resilience. She received the Special Contribution Award from the Veterans Health Administration in recognition of the national impact of her policy contributions and clinical teaching on VA mental health services. Kerry is a founding board member of the Kids Compassion Project, volunteers with the Dumb Friends League, and enjoys hiking with her husband and daughter.   About Dr. Bernard Chang:Dr. Bernard ChangDr. Bernard Chang is Vice Chair of Research and an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University.  A practicing emergency physician and psychologist, he studies mental health and neurologic emergencies. During the COVID crisis, he has been working clinically on the frontlines as an emergency physician, while also conducting ongoing research on the biobehavioral effects of COVID-19 on both patients and frontline workers. He received his PhD from Harvard in psychology, his MD from Stanford and completed his Emergency Medicine residency training at the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  Resources:A collection of resources to promote Healthcare Professional Wellbeing – including apps, practices, articles, and podcast episodes. Healthcare Wellbeing Collective ECHO Colorado, a health care professional resilience program in Colorado and neighboring states Choice Point Values Exercise Writing a Letter to Yourself Compassion Exercise by Kerry Makin-Byrd Yael’s personal experience with burnout Debbie’s personal experience with burnout ”Covid-19 is pushing doctors to the brink. Medicine needs to recognize they’re human and need help.”. Washington Post opinion piece by Esther Choo “Physicians Aren’t ‘Burning Out.’ They’re Suffering from Moral Injury” STAT Article July 26, 2018 by Simon T Talbot and Wendy Dean  Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet by Joan Halifax Video on Provider Burnout and Resilience featuring Abbie Beacham Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes152. Helping the Helpers with Dr. Susan David 105. The Self-Care Prescription with Dr. Robyn Gobin 147. Extending Compassion w/ Dr. Janina Scarlet & Sara Schairer 118. Moral Injury and Shame with Dr. Lauren Borges and Dr. Jacob Farnsworth Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

How can we, as helpers, give the best care to our clients, loved ones, and ourselves during this unprecedented time? We’re being called to live through something as massive as a global pandemic while simultaneously helping others experience and process it too. In this episode, Jill speaks with Harvard Medical School psychologist and popular TED speaker, Dr. Susan David, about the importance of getting back to the basics when we feel as if we really have nothing left to give.  Listen and Learn:What is “gentle acceptance” and why it is so important right now How to optimize the small moments  Why achieving and striving aren’t helpful right now What’s structure got to do with it? Striking the balance between structure and letting go The power of letting ourselves be cared for  About Dr. Susan David:Dr. Susan DavidSusan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her new #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling book, Emotional Agility based on the concept Harvard Business Review heralded as a Management Idea of the Year and winner of the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award, describes the psychological skills critical to thriving in times of complexity and change. Susan’s TED Talk on the topic went viral with over 1 million views in its first week of release. She is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and guest on national radio and television. Named on the Thinkers50 global list of the top management thinkers, Susan is a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, with clients that include the World Economic Forum, EY, United Nations, Google, Microsoft, NASDAQ, and many other national and multinational organizations. Her focus is on defining and executing effective strategy, especially in the areas of engagement, high-performance leadership, and culture change. Susan is the CEO of Evidence Based Psychology, on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, a Cofounder of the Institute of Coaching (a Harvard Medical School/McLean affiliate), and on the Scientific Advisory Boards of Thrive Global and Virgin Pulse. Susan lives outside of Boston with her family. Resources:www.susandavid.com Checking in with Susan David, a podcast with TED related to pandemic coping Emotional Agility by Susan David, Ph.D. The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage TED Talk by Dr. Susan David Emotional Agility Quiz, Dr. Susan David’s online quiz with a free 10-page personalized report offering specific strategies to help you become more emotionally agile  Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes73. Essentialism with Greg McKeown 113. Self-Compassion for Parents with Dr. Susan Pollak Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Many of us struggle in our relationship with food and weight. If we are going to have a chance at restructuring our relationship with food, it helps to understand the complex interactions at the individual and systemic levels. In this episode. Evelyn Tribole shares her expertise on intuitive eating, a non-diet approach to healing your relationship with your body and food.  Listen and Learn:10 principles of intuitive eating How diet culture contributes to being disconnected from your body and loss of control over food Ways to cultivate your inner wisdom around eating How to rediscover your hunger and fullness cues Ways to get started on your intuitive eating journey today How to support intuitive eating in your kids About Evelyn Tribole:Evelyn TriboleEvelyn Tribole, MS, RD is an award-winning registered dietitian, with a nutrition counseling practice in Newport Beach, California. She has written nine books including the bestsellers Healthy Homestyle Cooking and Intuitive Eating (co-author). Her newest book is the Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food. Evelyn was the nutrition expert for Good Morning America, appearing from 1994-’95 and was a national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association for 6 years. She was a contributing editor for Shape magazine where her monthly column, Recipe Makeovers, appeared for 11 years. She is has appeared on hundreds of interviews, including CNN, Today Show, MSNBC, Fox News, USA Today, Wall St. Journal, and People magazine.  Evelyn qualified for the Olympic Trials in the first-ever women’s marathon in 1984. Although she no longer competes, Evelyn runs for fun and is an avid skier and hiker. She also enjoys surfing, kayaking, and white water rafting. Evelyn’s favorite food is chocolate when it can be savored slowly. Resources:Intuitiveeating.org Intuitiveeatingcommunity.org; a free peer-to-peer support group   Intuitive Eating Training for Health Professionals @evelyntribole; Instagram Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch  The Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch Check out this great article and podcast on Decolonizing Beauty Standards Check out this article on the impact of weight stigma on health Related Psychologists Off The Clock EpisodesPsychologists Off the Clock has had a number of experts on the show sharing their expertise in weight concerns, the neuroscience of eating, eating disorders, and movement. Check them out here!  67. The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting Instincts That Make Us Overeat With Dr. Stephan Guyenet 93. Effective Weight Loss with Dr. Evan Forman 36. Weight Loss Strategies From Acceptance And Commitment Therapy With Dr. Jason Lillis 129. Yoga for All and Body Kindness with Dr. Jennifer Webb 132. The Joy Of Movement With Dr. Kelly McGonigal 124. Nutritious Movement and Why it Matters with Katy Bowman, M.S. 128. ACT For Food Restriction And Anorexia With Dr. Rhonda Merwin 18. Appetite Awareness Training with Dr. Linda Craighead 31. DBT for Binge Eating with Dr. Debra Safer Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Over 40 million US residents are foreign-born. Immigrants and refugees face a number of factors impacting their mental health including the trauma of the immigration process and the acculturation process that follows. Additionally, they face systemic oppression, racial profiling, and the dehumanization of people of color. These challenges are complex and multifaceted. Therefore, therapy and psychology need to do a better job at orienting toward contextual and systemic factors in mental health treatment.  Join Diana for this inspiring conversation with Dr. Sandra Mattar, Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine and leading expert on immigrant and refugee mental health. Dr. Mattar speaks of her experience as an immigrant to the US. Additionally, she talks about the impact of trauma and health disparities in the populations she serves. Dr. Mattar also discusses how to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive treatment to support these members of our community to heal and thrive. Immigrant mental health is American mental health. As the Informed Immigrant states: “You deserve to feel safe and empowered, no matter your immigration status.” Listen and LearnThe individual and systemic challenges impacting immigrant and refugee mental health  How the recent Supreme Court decisions on DACA and refugee asylum impact immigrant and refugee mental health Ways to shift from an individualistic therapy approach to one prioritizing contextual factors  How mental health treatment with immigrants and refugees is adapting to COVID-19  Ethnocentric ways to address the ongoing trauma that immigrant communities face How to practice self-care and self-compassion while taking values-based action as a therapist  About Dr. Sandra MattarDr. Sandra MattarDr. Sandra Mattar is a clinical psychologist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine and the Boston Medical Center Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights. Her research and clinical interests include culturally informed trauma treatment, immigrants and refugee mental health, mental health disparities, multicultural psychology, and mindfulness and spirituality.  Dr. Mattar is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Psychological Trauma and a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) Race and Ethnicity Guidelines Task Force. Dr. She was also a founding member of the Division 56 (Trauma Psychology) of the APA and a Past Chair of the Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs of APA. Dr. Mattar is a graduate of the William James College (formerly MSPP) and the Universidad Católica Andres Bello in Venezuela. An immigrant herself, Dr. Mattar was born and raised in Venezuela.   ResourcesConnect with Sandra Mattar:Twitter: @Sandramattar23 Website at Boston University School of Medicine APA Guidelines on Race and Ethnicity in Psychology Immigrant Mental Health Resources from the Informed Immigrant COVID-19 and U.S.-based refugee populations by Sandra Mattar and Linda Piwoarczyk in June’s issue of Psychological Trauma The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Awakening Together: The Spiritual Practice of Inclusivity and Community by Larry Yang McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality by Ronald Purser ACBS Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes91. Disability as a Form of Diversity with Dr. Erin Andrew 144. Healing Racial Trauma with Dr. Kristee Haggins (Re-Release from June 2019) Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Summer is here, which for parents means Season Two of pandemic parenting. Parent tempers are triggered in so many ways now and we’ve lost access to the time and space that we need to calm our buttons. If you’re a parent and losing your cool more than you’d like with your kids, join Yael for an engaging and refreshingly irreverent interview with Dr. Carla Naumberg, author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent. Spoiler alert: This episode’s chock-full of advice for how to make temper buttons less pushable and practical skills for what to do when you’re ready to explode at your kids! Listen and Learn:Carla’s 5 basic truths about losing it with our kids  Owning our triggers Why kids are button pushers and not triggers  Specific practices to “calm” our buttons Why self-compassion is key, especially now, and how to engage it Best practices to apply after losing it with your kids/after the sh*t storm About Dr. Carla Naumburg:Dr. Carla NaumburgCarla Naumburg, Ph.D., is a writer, mother, and clinical social worker. She is the author of three parenting books: the bestselling How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids (Workman, 2019), Ready, Set, Breathe: Practicing Mindfulness with Your Children for Fewer Meltdowns and a More Peaceful Family (New Harbinger, 2015), and Parenting in the Present Moment: How to Stay Focused on What Really Matters (Parallax, 2014). Carla has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, CNN, and Mindful Magazine, among other places. Carla lives outside of Boston with her husband, daughters, and two totally insane cats. Resources:How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent by Carla Naumburg Ready, Set, Breathe: Practicing Mindfulness with Your Children for Fewer Meltdowns and a More Peaceful Family by Carla Naumburg Parenting in the Present Moment: How to Stay Focused on What Really Matters by Carla Naumburg Self-Compassion for Parents: Nurture Your Child By Caring for Yourself by Susan Pollack  Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes113. Self-Compassion for Parents with Dr. Susan Pollak 123. Tantrum Survival Guide with Dr. Schrag Hershberg   Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Criminal Justice Reform is an important, and often overlooked element of Racial Justice. In the U.S., Black men are significantly more likely to be incarcerated. Individuals in the criminal justice system are likely to experience inhumane and dehumanizing practices, including solitary confinement. Severe social isolation can have a harmful long-term impact on physical and mental health.  In this eye-opening episode, Debbie speaks with Taylor Pendergrass, an ACLU lawyer dedicated to criminal justice reform and co-editor of Six by Ten: Stories from Solitary. The book includes a collection of the rarely heard personal stories of people who have experienced long-term solitary confinement. In the episode, Taylor and Debbie discuss mental health, incarceration, and why we need to end the dehumanizing practice of long-term solitary confinement in the United States.  Listen and Learn:Why solitary confinement is used in the U.S, and why long-term solitary confinement is a problem. About “SHU syndrome,” and the long-lasting psychological and physical effects of isolation on humans.  Why mental health units are a more effective, humane alternative. What conditions are like in solitary confinement cells.  What we can learn from European prison systems. How you can help promote criminal justice reform!  About Taylor PendergrassTaylor PendergrassTaylor Pendergrass is a lawyer and activist who works on criminal justice reform for the ACLU. He has spent over a decade collecting stories of people who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. Along with Mateo Hoke, Taylor co-edited the book Six by Ten: Stories from Solitary which, through personal history narratives gives readers a better understanding of the horribly dehumanizing impact of solitary confinement on people’s lives. Taylor has a BA in Environmental Policy from Duke University and earned his law degree from the University of Colorado Law School.  ResourcesSix by Ten: Stories from Solitary by Taylor Pendergrass and Mateo Hoke Debbie’s unabridged interview of Taylor Pendergrass on The New Books Network 13th, a documentary directed by Ava DuVernay on Netflix The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander  “I Begged Them to Let Me Die”: How Federal Prisons Became Coronavirus Deathtraps by Keri Blakinger and Keegan Hamilton, The Marshall Project, June 18, 2020 “Coronavirus Cases Rise Sharply in Prisons Even as They Plateau Nationwide” by Timothy Williams, Libby Seline and Rebecca Griesbach, New York Times, June 16, 2020 ‘People are Sick All Around Me’: Inside the Coronavirus Catastrophe in California Prisons by Sam Levin, The Guardian, May 20, 2020 NY Times articles (here and here) about solitary confinement in Colorado by Rick Raemisch Pen Pal program with people in solitary confinement An overview of research on the psychological impact of solitary confinement by Craig Haney, Department of Psychology, University of California, Santa Cruz Related Psychologists Off The Clock Episodes144. Healing Racial Trauma with Dr. Kristee Haggins (Re-Release from June 2019) Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. Like what you’re hearing? Support us on Patreon. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Subscribe for free where you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora Please note the information on Psychologists Off The Clock is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking for professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.