In our conversation, Gay and I talk about what he calls the Upper Limit Problem – a concept in which we ourselves tend to sabotage our own successes, preventing us from reaching our own full potential.
Ep227: A Psychologist’s Guide to Building Relationships and Managing Conflict (Both Personally and Professionally) | With Dr. Jessica Higgins
Dr. Jessica Higgins and I discuss what really goes on behind the scenes when it comes to the start of any personal or professional relationship, and how that attraction can so easily shift to conflict.
Ep226: The Benefits of Mindfulness & Therapy (and How to Know Which One You Need) | with Seth Gillihan
Whether or not you’re interested in therapy, Seth Gillihan’s insights on the topic of CBT and mindfulness are nothing short of profound and in my opinion, too valuable to miss.
Ep193: A Former Monk on Managing Overwhelm (and Following Your Intuition) | with Cory Muscara
Whether you have never meditated before, you dabble here and there, or you are on your way to being an ordained monk yourself, Cory’s simple methods of connecting to your own intuition and developing the inner strength it takes to follow that intuition will undoubtedly have a positive impact on both your career, the quality of your working relationships, and your life.
Ep175: Defining Your Own Version of Success & Overcoming the Loneliness of Being a Freelancer | with Michael Bauman
If you struggle with defining what success means to you, and you are often so consumed by your work and running on the empty hamster wheel chasing success that you find yourself burned out, this candid conversation is a must-listen.
Ep136: Promoting Mindfulness, Well-Being, and Sanity In the Edit Bay | with Kevin Tent, ACE
As the recently elected President of American Cinema Editors (ACE), Kevin Tent is leading the charge to make working smarter instead of harder in the edit bay one of his top priorities. He’s dedicated to making changes like taking regular walk breaks, adding in meditation, and even taking an occasional nap to enhance your creativity and get you through the day with more energy left over for your family and yourself when work is done. If you want to know how one of the top names in the feature editing game stays sharp and continues to work at such a high level, today’s conversation is for you.
The Mindful Editor | It’s Okay If You’re Not Ready to Be Productive
Here are five practices that will help you better acknowledge your feelings, face your fears, develop acceptance of our new reality, as well as build resilience to weather the greatest challenge of our lifetimes.
Ep91: How To Reduce Anxiety and Take Back Control During COVID-19 | Mastermind Q&A
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of COVID-19, there is very little we can control right now. Fortunately there are still things we can control to reduce the fear and anxiety consuming us all.
Ep26: The Power of a ‘Mindfulness’ Practice | with Dr. Swati Desai
Learn how a simple mindfulness practice can help enhance concentration and focus, decrease anxiety, manage stress, and improve your cognitive function (all backed by science).
Ep21: Using HRV to Reduce Stress (and Master Your Nervous System) | with Ronda Collier
Learn how developing the simple habit of measuring your HRV (heart rate variability) every morning can drastically improve your relationship with stress and anxiety.
Ep01: Understanding the Link Between Creativity and Depression | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Learn more about the link between mental health issues and creativity, and more importantly, what can be done about it.