The Mindful Psychology Podcast

103. Denying Abuse + Abusing Power Oct 21, 2021

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Today on the podcast I am looking at abuse from 2 main lenses:

The negative impact of people trying to deny (and justify) abuse
The use of knowledge and standing to assert power and abuse others (by mental health professionals and others)

These topics have come up a lot in conversation and in therapy, so I wanted to shine some light on what happens when people try to make excuses for abuse and what we need to keep in mind in terms of how to protect ourselves.

In this episode, I offer some warning signs and red flags, as well as some general considerations for practice. As always, this content is for educational purposes only and does not substitute work with a mental health professional.

Topics covered:

- What happens when people try to deny and/or justify abuse

- Explanations are not excuses - we can understand/feel compassion, but there is still no excuse for abuse

- Common excuses people use to justify abuse or gaslight others

- What we can do to hold our own

- Understanding the steps: Acknowledgement, Taking Responsibility, Correction, and Repair.

- What happens when people abuse of knowledge or their position to assert power and control

- Common techniques people use to gaslight and manipulate

- Practicing disengagement

Happy listening!

With love,

G 🌸

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102. 5 Steps for Anxiety (Replay) Oct 12, 2021

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This week on the podcast, I am replaying one of the most popular episodes of the show!

I will be unpacking different aspects of Anxiety, how it is caused, and some different techniques to manage, ease, and prevent anxiety.

It will be broken down into 5 main principles. I'll expand on each one and offer examples.

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With love,

G 🌸

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101. Navigating Healing, Boundaries, and Letting Go Sep 28, 2021

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Hi everyone!

Today on the show, I will be answering some of the most common questions I received in the last few weeks. The questions mostly came from the episodes on Boundaries, Letting Go, and some others.

Topics covered:

- Why do we do the work? What's point?

- How can we learn to heal and forgive?

- What's difference between "moving on" and "letting go"?

- When I have reactions or feelings, does it mean I am not healed?

- Can you practice love, kindness, and compassion as well as boundaries?

and some more...

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With love,

G 🌸

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100. Understanding the Story of Your Thoughts with Dr. Amy Johnson Sep 21, 2021

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Today we are joined by Dr. Amy Johnson who is offering a ground-breaking new paradigm in mental health that taps into our natural and innate health to find resilience to overcome issues like habits and anxiety easily, with no willpower.

Amy Johnson, PhD is a psychologist, coach, author, and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find lasting freedom from unwanted habits, anxiety, and self-doubt via insight rather than willpower.

She is the author of Being Human, The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit, and Just a Thought: A No-Willpower Approach to End Self-Doubt and Make Peace with Your Mind. In 2017, she opened The Little School of Big Change, an online school that has helped thousands of people find freedom from anxiety and habits and live a more peaceful life.

Amy also shares the no-willpower approach in her top-rated podcast, Changeable, and she’s trained over 70 coaches in her Change Coach Training Program. She has been a regularly featured expert on The Steve Harvey Show and Oprah.com, as well as in The Wall Street Journal and Self magazine.

Connect with Dr. Amy Johnson on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

To learn more please visit dramyjohnson.com.

Just a Thought: A No-Willpower Approach to Overcome Self-Doubt & Make Peace with Your Mind is available for pre-order on Amazon and wherever books are sold.

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With love,

G 🌸

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Author Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model

99. Trauma, Addiction, and Polyvagal Theory with Jan Winhall Aug 31, 2021

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Today we are joined by Jan Winhall, MSW FOT, who will be talking to use about the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model and how we can us different modalities to understand and heal trauma and addiction. In her book, Jan draws significant links between trauma and addiction, and creates a framework for clinicians to apply to their practice.

"I started my career as a social worker/psychotherapist 40 years ago. I listened with non-pathologizing ears and heard shocking stories of sexual torture, and responses that confused me.

Women were cutting themselves, burning their bodies, sucking on bars of soap, having compulsive sex with strangers, bingeing and purging huge quantities of food, and abusing drugs and alcohol. As I listened I learned that somehow these self-harming behaviors were “helping” them to escape intolerable emotional states. They were shifting their mood from flooding anxiety to numbing deadness, or vice versa.

Because these behaviours were so helpful they were compulsively repeated and often became addictions."

Connect with Jan Winhall MSW FOT

Jan.Winhall@gmail.com

Janwinhall.com

Focusingonborden.com

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With love,

G 🌸

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98. If You're Struggling to "Let Go"... Aug 19, 2021

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This week on the podcast, I'll be unpacking the notion of letting go and the role it plays in our healing journey.

We will explore different stages of dealing with challenging experiences and how to create a sense a safety and security inside fo ourselves.

Topics covered:

- What does "let go" actually mean?

- When + how letting go and surrendering be healthy

- Some ways in which we can ease anxiety and create security in our nervous system

- Mindful practices for the healing journey

- How our past can teach us lessons and help us move forward

and more...

Happy listening!

With love,

G 🌸

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97. Gaslighting: What It Is and What To Do Aug 10, 2021

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Hello everyone! I'm back for season 3 and I'm so excited for the content ahead!

This week, we are talking about gaslighting. It's a really hot topic these days, as it should be, and one of my favourites.

I'll be unpacking what gaslighting is, how it shows up (with examples), and what we can do about it.

Most importantly, I am shining light on some toxic behaviours and dynamics here, as well as what you can do when confronted with this. This is so critical, because when dealing with abuse, there are no excuses. We can understand, but it does not make it ok.

You deserve to feel safe, secure, and loved within yourself and your relationships. You deserve to feel seen and heard. I hope this can offer some support.

Happy listening!

With love,

G 🌸

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http://www.molliebirney.com/

95. Understanding Your Patterns with Mollie Birney Jul 20, 2021

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Today we are joined by Mollie Birney. Mollie Birney is a Clinical Coach in virtual private practice. She provides life coaching with an eye towards mental health to high-achieving professionals seeking efficient, authentic transitions and behavioral change. Her clinical perspective draws upon her years as a therapist in inpatient, residential and outpatient treatment programs, and as a private consultant and interventionist for families in crisis. These clinical underpinnings are now the foundation of her work as a personal coach for high-performing individuals addressing issues of anxiety, emotional evolution, relationships and self-destructive patterns. She holds a masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University with a specialization in Addiction Studies, and based on her own recovery she also has a personal soft spot for working with disordered eating.

You can find Mollie:

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G 🌸

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94. Navigating Life Transitions and Burnout with Tess Brigham Jul 13, 2021

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Today we are joined by Tess Brigham. Tess is an expert psychotherapist, certified life coach, and public speaker. She specializes in helping millennials discover their unique life path in order to go out into the world and make an impact. Tess’ acclaimed one-on-one coaching empowers young adults to gain the confidence they need to create their dream life through concrete and actionable steps.

As a therapist who has worked intimately with millennials for the past decade, Tess has expert insights on the mental health challenges young adults are uniquely facing during unprecedented times. Tess would love to share her tips and insights on mental wellness while navigating career transitions and burnout including:

A sought after source, Tess has been featured in Forbes, Oprah Magazine, ThriveGlobal, HuffPost, Thought Catalog, Insider, Yahoo! News, Bustle, NBC, Real Simple, and more.Dubbed the ‘Millennial Therapist’ by CNBC, Tess Brigham specializes in helping millennials discover their unique life path. She offers individuals concrete tools and skills on navigating obstacles in their lives when feeling lost. Tess is a vital resource for those who may be feeling stuck, uninspired, or uncertain by where they are in life. She brings her experience within the worlds of psychotherapy and coaching together to work with young adults on relationships, mental health and career development.

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G 🌸

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