Talking Emotions podcast

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E11: Forest Bathing: Exploring Nature, Breathing, and The Senses 1:13:55

3 gün önce1:13:55

1:13:55

Kathleen Skoller leads a conversation about the power of nature, and its connection to wellness. She talks lost of emerging research, which connects to the older practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Guest: Kathleen Skoller is a retired teacher of 33 years. She is certified through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs – the leading voice for forest therapy programs in the United States and Europe. She practices Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) which helps her relieve stress, detach from the digital world, think and feel her way through creative projects. To learn more about Kathleen Skoller or forest bathing, please visit: https://forestimmersion.com/about-kathleen-giese-skoller/ https://www.forestbathingfinder.com/find-a-walk/ Please note the time stamps for podcast content: 4:50 - Concept - Historical Idea of Spending Time Outside 5:10 - Research - Immunomodulatory Activities of Selected Essential Oils - Sander et al., 2020 5:10 - Research - Health effects of a forest environment on natural killer cells in humans: an observational pilot study - Tsao et al., 2020 6:10 - Research - Combined Effect of Walking and Forest Environment on Salivary Cortisol Concentration - Kobayashi et al., 2019 8:00 - Idea - What keeps people from being outside? 12:00 - Concept - Slowing Down Calms the Mind 12:30 - Research - Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation - Bratman et al., 2015 16:00 - Strategy - "Arrow to the Heart" 19:45 - Idea - What makes it difficult to slow down? 21:00 - Concept - Erich Fromm's Biophilia 24:50 - Idea - History of Shirin-Yoku 27:00 - Concept - Parks Prescribed - https://parkrxamerica.org/ 34:10 - Strategy - Spend Time Outside and Slow Down or Pause 35:20 - Strategy - Earthing 37:10 - Strategy - Rumination Note 45:30 - Parent Strategy - Provide Outside Experiences 65:00 - Personal Strategy - Marma therapy (ancient practice) 71:10 - Learning More about Forest Bathing Special thanks to musical artists: Psalm Trees : https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/ XXXXX : XXXXX To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast…

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E10: Purpose & Happiness w/ Chef Jeff Wang (In Practice) 47:34

17 gün önce47:34

47:34

This is the 2nd In Practice Episode! Chef Jeff Wang talks about a life of purpose, and his decision to leave accounting to become a chef. He talks purpose, experiences, and happiness, connecting ideas from Dr. Bowers episode in a lived experience! Guest: Jeff Wang is a Chicago native and an accountant turned self taught Chef. He hit the streets in his food truck “Yum Dum” inJuly of 2014 serving up his ‘Mom’s Asian home cooking’ with offerings like handmade dumplings, bao sandwiches, and a recreation of his childhood favorite snack - the now famed Kimcheesey Rice Balls. Jeff grew up in a restaurant family and knew he would find his way back into the kitchen – he just didn’t know that kitchen would be in the back of a truck. In almost a decade of rolling the streets of Chicago, Yum Dum has garnered a large following, been featured at iconic Chicago events and received several accolades including the title as one of ‘Chicago’s Best Food Trucks’ in several publications. To learn more about Jeff Wang, please visit: https://www.yumdumtruck.com/restaurant Please note the time stamps for podcast content: 6:00 - Research - Well-being is more than happiness and life satisfaction: a multidimensional analysis of 21 countries - Ruggeri et al., 2020 7:00 - Story - Jeff Tells His Story 17:00 - Idea - Importance of Purpose 19:00 - Strategy - Explore Being You 23:00 - Idea - Purpose and Money 29:00 - Idea - Hardships & Highlights 35:00 - Idea - Pursuing Purpose 39:00 - Parent Strategy - Expose Kids to as Much as Possible 46:00 - Personal Strategy - Self Care Special thanks to musical artists: Psalm Trees : https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/ Probably Not Famous IV : https://www.probablynotfamous.com/ To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast…

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E9: Purpose & Happiness 50:52

4 weeks önce50:52

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Dr. Bower explores the connection of purpose to living a life of happiness. We will unpack the importance of considering happiness for yourself vs. connecting with others. Some surprising research will give insights into how you can to live a more purposeful life! Guest: Dr. Tracy Brower is a sociologist studying work life fulfillment, happiness and the future of work. She is the author of two books. The Secrets to Happiness at Work provides insights for joyful work and life. Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work provides fresh perspectives and alternative ways to consider and achieve work-life “balance” (hint: it’s not about balance, it’s more than that). Tracy is also a senior contributor for Forbes and a contributor to Newsweek and Fast Company, and the Vice President of Workplace Insights for Steelcase. To learn more about Dr. Bower, please visit: https://tracybrower.com/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/ Dr. Bowers' Books: The Secrets to Happiness at Work Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work Please note the time stamps for podcast content: 5:20 - Concepts - Myths of Happiness at Work 6:00 - Concepts - Create Conditions for Happiness 8:30 - Research - Commitment to a purpose in life: An antidote to the suffering by individuals with social anxiety disorder - Kashdan & McKnight (2013) 9:40 - Research - Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing - White et al. (2019) 11:20 - Concepts - Harm of Social Comparison 12:30 - Primer for E10 - Purpose in Practice (w/ Jeff Wang) 14:00 - Concepts - 3 Aspects of Purpose 18:15 - Concepts - Passions (Individual) vs. Purpose (Societal) 24:20 - Concepts - Different Ways of Experiencing Happiness 27:10 - Strategy - Making a Commitment / Take Action 28:30 - Strategy - Do Things You're Passionate About 31:00 - Research - Memorability shapes perceived time (and vice versa) - Ma et al. (2023) 33:00 - Concepts - How to Create Conditions for Happiness 35:10 - Adult Strategies - Presence. Eliminate Distractions. Validate. Ask Questions. Be Transparent About Our Own Experience. 39:30 - Personal Strategy - Gratitude. Making Knowledge Accessible 44:00 - Concepts - How to Make Choices to Move On (How Much Can I Influence/How Big is this Issue) 48:30 - Personal Strategy - Weekend Naps. Walks with Audiobooks 49:00 - Research - Influence of mid-afternoon nap duration and sleep parameters on memory encoding, mood, processing speed, and vigilance - Leong et al. (2023) Special thanks to musical artists: Psalm Trees : https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/ Homage : https://homagebeats.bandcamp.com/ To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast…

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E8: Neuroscience on Anxiety 1:21:00

7 weeks önce1:21:00

1:21:00

Dr. Luke unpacks a number of concepts around the neuroscience of anxiety. We dive into understanding how the brain functions around fear and anxiety. Guest: Chad Luke holds a Ph.D. in counselor education from the University of Tennessee, and teaches at St. Bonaventure in Saint Bonaventure, NY. Dr. Luke is also a licensed professional counselor and an approved clinical supervisor, whose writing has appeared in the International Journal for Education and Vocational Guidance and the Journal of Counseling and Development. He has authored more than 20 journal articles, book chapters, and books. He is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Tennessee Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. To learn more about Dr. Wilkinson, please visit: https://www.sbu.edu/academics/faculty/luke-chad https://drchadluke.com/ Please note the time stamps for podcast content: 3:30 - Idea - Culture of Childhood & Adolescence 6:30 - Idea - A Culture of Fear 8:50 - Concepts - Anxiety vs. Fear 11:40 - Concepts - Brain Functioning for Anxiety vs. Fear 16:00 - Concepts - Understanding the Fear Response 21:10 - Concepts - Retraining the Brain for Anxious Responses 27:00 - Concepts - Relationship of Thoughts and Emotions 32:00 - Concepts - The Importance of Play 32:00 - Research - The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children - Yogman et al. (2018) 35:30 - Strategy - Familiarity with Nervous System 42:00 - Strategy - Slowing Down to Build Emotional Awareness 43:55 - Strategy - Shifting Into Neutral 49:10 - Research - Activities and Programs That Improve Children’s Executive Functions - Diamond (2012) 58:30 - Adult Strategy - Seek Authentic Connections 73:00 - Adult Strategy - Seek Finding a New Connection 78:30 - Personal Strategy - Act Don't Think! Special thanks to musical artists: Psalm Trees : https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/ Soii : https://soii.bandcamp.com/ To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast…

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E7: Constructing Emotions & Their Value for Our Lives 1:06:39

9 weeks önce1:06:39

1:06:39

Dr. Wilkinson explores two theories for constructing emotions and their value in interpreting emotions. We pull apart key ideas of each theory to explore how they can me utilized for improving our emotional lives. Guest: Dr. Brett Wilkinson serves as Director of the Counselor Education program, founding Director of the PFW Institute for Counseling Research (ICR), and Editor-in-Chief for the ACA's national Journal of Humanistic Counseling. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), he earned Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Kentucky and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University. His doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision is from the University of Northern Colorado with a cognate in couples and family counseling. To learn more about Dr. Wilkinson, please visit: https://www.pfw.edu/about-pfw/who-we-are/directories/brett-wilkinson Please note the time stamps for podcast content: 2:10 - Research - More than a feeling: Constructing emotion in theory and practice - Givens & Wilkinson (2020) 2:50 - Concepts - Natural Kind Emotions & Constructed Emotions 4:20 - Concepts - Natural Kind Emotions 5:40 - Concepts - Theory of Constructed Emotions 9:05 - Concepts - Cultural Interpretation 12:20 - Concepts - Positive Cultural Interpretations 13:30 - Example - Friend Problems (from Natural Kind Viewpoint) 21:00 - Example - Friend Problems (from Constructed Emotions Viewpoint) 25:00 - Idea - Emotions and Teenagers 28:10 - Idea - Body & Mind Distinctions and Cultural Values 31:00 - Example - Paying attention to body sensations around Depression 38:45 - Strategy - The Importance of Pausing 41:55 - Strategy - Giving Space to Feel Emotions (Modeling) 44:40 - Adult Strategy - Giving Space for Context 49:00 - Idea - Regulating when we become Dysregulation 50:35 - Strategies - Noticing vs. Rationali 61:00 - Personal Strategy - Exercise 62:30 - Personal Strategy - 5 Minutes of Breathing 63:30 - Book - Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art - James Nestor 64:10 - Personal Strategy - Creative Music Special thanks to musical artists: Psalm Trees : https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/ HVYEVY : https://hvyevy.bandcamp.com/ To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast…

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E6: Marijuana & It's Myths 1:06:11

11 weeks önce1:06:11

1:06:11

Dr. Becker leads a conversation about marijuana and its myths. He explores the decades of research that he compiled in his book, Whoa Dude. We discuss common myths and important ideas when considering how to approach use, regardless if its in an abstinence or harm reduction model. Guest: Dr. Kevin G. Becker - Is a scientist and researcher. He received a Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1989 in Molecular Biology and Genetics. He spent 30 years as a scientist in the Intramural Research Program of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. This included postdoctoral fellowships at the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development, Neurological Diseases and Stroke, and The National Human Genome Research Institute. He was a Staff Scientist at the National Institute on Aging for over 20 years. A majority of his work focused on gene expression and application in various areas. He is an author or co-author on over 300 peer reviewed scientific publications. To learn more about Dr. Becker, please visit: https://whoadude-the-book.com/ https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2u0EaKMAAAAJ&hl=en To explore references mentioned in todays conversation and Dr. Beckers Book, please visit: https://whoadude-the-book.com/references/ Please note the time stamps for podcast content: 14:00 - Models for Substance Use 6:50 - Marijuana Is Stronger Now 15:30 - Gateway Hypothesis for Marijuana 19:50 - Common Myths of Marijuana 23:20 - Is Marijuana Addictive? 29:30 - Industrialization of Marijuana and it's Concentration 34:20 - Critical Thinking Around Usage 35:50 - Impact of Marijuana on the Brain 41:30 - Strategies - Trusting Your Gut 46:00 - Deciphering Research on Marijuana 48:20 - Strategies - Courage / Making Decisions for Yourself 48:20 - Parent Strategies - Open Communication 51:50 - Parent Strategies - Thought on Encouraging Non-Use 59:30 - Wellness Strategy - Exercise Special thanks to musical artists: Psalm Trees : https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/ ohricky : https://ohrickybeats.bandcamp.com/ To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast…

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E5 - Creatorhood and Synchronicity: A Beatmakers Walk with Creativity (In Practice) 1:00:04

13 weeks önce1:00:04

1:00:04

Dalton Welsh is 1/2 of the beatmaking collaborative Open Contact. He opens up about creativity, synchronicity, and connection as a beatmaker. Through the practice of mindfulness, Open Contact explores processing emotion and connection. This is the first In-Practice feature, focusing on Dalton's personal experiences. Guest: Dalton Welsh. Open Contact is a collaboration-based multimedia collective. Dalton is one half of the collective, residing in Fort Wayne, IN. Together with his creative partner, Andy Ong, they are working on creating a meditative sound that extends beyond the boundaries of music. Open Contacts’ creations are produced in healing frequencies, specifically designed to serve as a meditative guide. To learn more about Open Contact, please visit: https://opencontact.bandcamp.com/ https://linktr.ee/opencontact Please note the time stamps for podcast content: 10:20 - Song - Open Contact - Changes 13:30 - Reference - Creativity and Well-being: A Meta-analysis - Acar et al. (2020) 13:30 - Reference - The impact of creative initiatives on wellbeing: a literature review - McLellan et al. (2012) 14:20 - Reference - Unpublished Episode with Musician, Show You Suck 23:00 - Strategies - Taking Time for Yourself 26:25 - Strategies - Taking a Novel Approach or Path to Do Something 40:30 - Parent Strategies - Create caring environment that fosters creativity. See your child can teach you things. 47:45 - Personal Strategy - Breathwork 49:30 - Reference - A historical and critical analysis of park prescriptions - Joy James et al. (2019) 55:50 - Song - Open Contact - Thru Me Special thanks to musical artists: Psalm Trees : https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/ Open Contact : https://opencontact.bandcamp.com/ To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast…

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E4: Motivation & Emotions 56:25

17 weeks önce56:25

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Dr. Mary Lamia talks motivation. She explores the connection of emotions to getting things done. In this conversation, Dr. Lamia articulates how emotions are pivotal for understanding how to motivate yourself and navigate through life's demands. Guest: Mary Lamia , PhD is a psychologist, professor, and author. She is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkley, CA. She also works with adults, adolescents, preteens, and couples in her Marin County private practice. Her blogs on Psychology Today, Thrive Global, and PsychWire, along with extensive media interviews and commentaries, explore her deep understanding of emotions and its role in who we become. To learn more about Dr. Lamia's works, please visit: https://marylamia.com/ Please note the time stamps for podcast content: 4:15 - Motivation - Task-Orientation and Procrastination 9:30 - Emotions Drive Motivation 16:30 - Shame and Failure 18:00 - Compass of Shame 19:30 - Shame 26:00 - Emotions, Shame, and Fear of Failure 31:32 - Motivation for Students 33:10 - Manipulating Your Emotions 33:35 - Parents: Motivating Your Student 39:30 - Dr. Lamia: Interests & Wellness Strategies 45:38 - Becoming a Better Task-Oriented Person or Procrastinator 52:20 - Anxiety is Your Friend Special thanks to musical artists: Psalm Trees : https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/ Open Contact : https://opencontact.bandcamp.com/ To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast…

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E3: Pedagogy of Joy 51:36

22 weeks önce51:36

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Tom James highlights different practices that influence his school's continued emphasis on a 'pedagogy of joy.' From his perspective as assistant division head, he explores ideas and practices to increase joy in schools. Guest: Tom James is the Assistant Division Head of High School at The Grace Church School in Manhattan, New York. He's an educator of 12th years, having taught math in public, charter, and independent schools. He has also served as a math department chair and DEI coordinator. To read more on articles discussed in this conversation, please see titles below: 16:42 - Johnson, 2019 - Joy: a review of the literature and suggestions for future directions 23:25 - Jerrim, 2022 - The power of positive emotions? The link between young people’s positive and negative affect and performance in high-stakes examinations 23:50 - Valiente et al., 2012 - Linking Students’ Emotions and Academic Achievement: When and Why Emotions Matter Journaling App noted by Tom James 48:12 - Day One - Journaling App Special thanks to musical artists: Psalm Trees : https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/ Chris Keys : https://chriskeys.bandcamp.com/ To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast…

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E2: Absenteeism in Schools 1:06:34

26 weeks önce1:06:34

1:06:34

This session Dr. David Naff talks over key points from a recent research brief on student absenteeism. He highlights key trends and factors that impact absenteeism, then engages on ideas to help increase student attendance. Guest: Dr. David Naff is the director of the Metropolitan Education Research Consortium (MERC) at VCU. Prior to starting a running MERC, Dr. Naff was a school counselor in North Carolina. To read more on MERC projects and the MERC research brief on student absenteeism: Strategies for Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in the Post-Pandemic Era: //scholarscompass.vcu.edu/merc_pubs/135/ MERC Website: https://merc.soe.vcu.edu/ Special thanks to musical artists: Psalm Trees : https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/ Probably Not Famous IV : https://www.probablynotfamous.com/ To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast…

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E1: Hope Action Theory for Career Decision Making 34:34

29 weeks önce34:34

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We're exploring Hope Action Theory. This theory is explored with doctoral student, Jonathan Adams. He highlights contemplative practices to make space for exploring hopes and values around career decision making. Guest: Jonathan Adams is a doctoral student at William & Mary University, exploring contemplative practices. Prior to starting a doctoral program, Jonathan worked as a career counselor at multiple universities in North Carolina. To learn more about Hope Action Theory: https://hope-action.com/hope-action-theory Special thanks to musical artists: Psalm Trees : https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/ Ezzy : https://ezzy0.bandcamp.com/ To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit: present-mind.org/podcast…

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