Minds and Mics

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with trauma and resilience researcher Dr. George Bonanno. Show Notes: Learn more about Dr. Bonanno and his work here: George Bonanno (Personal Website) →The End of Trauma (Book) → Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Daniel Erichsen about better sleep for high-achievers.

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Liz Fosslien about her new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We cover topics like perfectionism vs healthy striving, the difference between envy and jealousy, burnout and the Amazon Zen Booth, revenge bedtime procrastination, and the role of personal responsibility in mental health. Show Notes No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at WorkAmazon Zen BoothRevenge bedtime procrastinationEmotional opportunity cost Learn more about Liz and her work here: Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay (book)LizandMollie.com (website) Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Steve Hayes, the founder of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). We talk about everything from the importance of psychological flexibility and emotional tolerance to the future of psychotherapy and what to look for in a great therapist. Show Notes Learn more about Steve and his work here: The Liberated Mind (Book)Steven C Hayes (website) Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

In the latest episode of Minds & Mics, I chatted with Michael Bungay Stanier about his new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters and a range of topics, including the obligation we all have to be "doubly ambitious," why SMART goals aren't usually very smart, the case for working in 6-week cycles, and the genius of cartoonist Gary Larson. Show Notes The Coaching HabitThe Call of the Wild (Gary Larson) Learn more about Michael and his work here: How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters (Book)Michael's Website Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

Kai Koch is the co-founder of ahead, which is a software company and app for building emotional intelligence. We talk about the opportunities and challenges for technology in emotional health, self-awareness, emotional intelligence in organizations, and what the future of technology-assisted emotional health might look like. Show Notes Learn more about Kai and his work here: Ahead AppSelf-Awareness Test Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

Sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu returns to the show to talk specifically about sleep issues for new moms, including what’s normal and what should be addressed professionally, how sleep and postpartum depression interact, intrusive thoughts and anxiety, and some practical tips for new moms to get their sleep back on track. Show Notes Exploding head syndromeLearn more about Jade and her work here: JadeWuPHD.com@jadewuphdGet New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

Jade and I chat about uncommon sleep misconceptions, how to deal with nightmares, intergenerational sleep trauma, the problem with sleep hygiene, and the message about sleep Jade wants carved on her gravestone. Show Notes My other chat about sleep myths with Dr. Daniel ErichsenBetter Sleep with insomnia coach Martin ReedCognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)Conditioned arousalimagery rehearsal therapyParasomnias Learn more about Jade and her work here: JadeWuPHD.com@jadewuphd Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with author Nir Eyal about the relationship between technology use and wellbeing among children, parenting in the age of social media, and the virtues of getting out of your kids’ way. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: Deci and Ryan’s self-determination theoryThe Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison GropnikVariable reinforcementPlay Anything by Ian BogostMindset by Carol DweckImplementation intentions and timeboxing You can learn more about Nir and his work here: NirAndFar (Wesbite)Indistractable: How to Control Your attention and Choose Your Life (Book) Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with psychologist and author Pia Callesen about overthinking and the metacognitive approach to emotional struggles like anxiety and depression. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: You can learn more about Pia and her work here: Pia’s websiteLive More Think Less: Overcoming Depression and Sadness with Metacognitive TherapyHow to Stop Overthinking Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with my friend Rosie Sherry about how she made the news for being a "reckless" parent, her distinctive approach to unschooling her kids, authenticity and vulnerability on social media, and what it means to practice self-care as a full-time community builder and mother of five. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: You can learn more about Rosie and her work here: RosielandRosie on Twitter Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with Jay Clouse, the creator and host of one of my favorite podcasts, Creative Elements. Jay and I get into the details of creative overwhelm and burnout and how Jay manages it. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: You can learn more about Jay and his work here: JayClouse.comCreative ElementsPodcast Like the ProsUpside Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released

Oliver Burkeman joins me to talk about the problem with the narrow concept of time management and how we mere mortals ought to think about managing our time instead. Show Notes negative capabilityThe Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive ThinkingBig MagicRaptitudeJoseph GoldsteinZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenanceatelic activitiesDeep WorkFinding Meaning in the Second Half of LifeFeel the Fear and Do It AnywayEmbracing UncertaintyThe wounded healerJesse Singalhe Second MountainMarilynne RobinsonOn Having No HeadOn the Shortness of LifeMary OliverLearn more about Oliver and his work here: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for MortalsOliverBurkeman.comGet New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as the host of the popular YouTube channel, Therapy in a Nutshell. In today's episode, Emma and I talk about emotional processing and the most important ideas and skills we can learn to manage painful feelings in a healthy and productive way. Show Notes Wilderness therapyIntellectualizing emotionsAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Big Magic and the Fear Monster by Liz GilbertLearn more about Emma and her work here: Therapy in a Nutshell (YouTube)WebsiteGet New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

Dr. Christian Jarrett joins me on the show to discuss the science of personality change and to what extent we can deliberately modify our own personality. Show Notes The Big 5 Theory of PersonalityNeuroticismThe Michelangelo Effect Learn more about Christian and his work here: PsychologyWriter.org.uk (Personal Website)TwitterPsyche Magazine Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with Martin Reed, a health coach who specializes in helping clients with insomnia and sleep issues. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: You can learn more about Martin and his work here: InsomniaCoach.com (Website)Martin on YouTubeMartin on Twitter Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

In this episode of Minds and Mics, I talk with Melody Wilding, a leadership and executive coach who specializes in helping sensitive high-achievers who are tired of getting in their own way, including struggling with imposter syndrome. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: The big 5 personality traitsDr. Elaine AronHow can parents help their kids avoid developing imposter syndrome?How can you get better and genuinely accepting praise and compliments?How do I know if imposter syndrome is something I can work through on my own or if it’s something I should get professional help for?How does company culture influence imposter syndrome?How can we build resilience against imposter syndrome? You can learn more about Melody and her work here: MelodyWilding.com (website)Trust Yourself (book) Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

Science journalist Jesse Singal joins me on the show to talk about the dangers of fad psychology, including myths and misconceptions about positive psychology, the self-esteem movement, deceptive media coverage of popular behavioral science research, the replication crisis in academic psychology, and more. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: moral foundations theorySelf-efficacy vs Self-esteemgrowth mindsetEffect sizePositive PsychologyGritComprehensive Soldier FitnessThe file drawer effect10% HappierPositive Thinking for People Who had Positive Thinking You can learn more about Jesse and his work here: The Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can’t Cure Our Social IllsJesseSingal.substack.comBlocked and Reported Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

Designer and author Fred Dust joins me on the show to discuss how we can use principles from design to have better, more impactful conversations. Show Notes You can learn more about Fred and his book at his website: MakingConversation.com Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they're released.

Nick chats with Herbert Lui about practical ways to exercise your creativity. Show Notes Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: You can learn more about Herbert and his work here: HerbertLui.net Get New Episodes First Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.