Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi

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TMWT Episode 022: Body Over Mind Dec 04, 2019

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TMWT Episode 022: Body Over Mind

Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.

In this week' episode, we find ways to flip the old saying, and use body over mind. We talk about physical actions that can improve our mood and thinking.

“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” – John F. Kennedy

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

What is controlled deep breathing?
How does visualizing colors help us relax?
Why does exercise give us better moods?
Where does fear live in the body?
Who talks about forced smiling?
When does standing tall help?

Mentioned Resources:

Learn more about the connection between exercise and mood here
Richard Wiseman's book The As If Principle can be found here

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TMWT Episode 021: Fun & Games: The Playful Path of Bernie De Koven Nov 27, 2019

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TMWT Episode 021: Fun & Games: The Playful Path of Bernie De Koven

In this week' episode, we walk a playful path, looking to improve our happiness and flow. We talk about the life's work of Bernie De Koven, who brought joy and inspiration to so many.

“So when I talk and write about a Playful Path, I'm neither talking no writing about how we can or should become playful, because we already are. Or how we can become more playful, because our playfulness is immeasurable... Playfulness isn't really an achievement. It's a gift. Let me say that again. Playfulness isn't an achievement, it's a gift. And that gift come to those who choose to receive it.” – Bernie De Koven

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

What is The Playful Path?
How do we achieve Flow?
Why is The Blessing Game so much fun?
Where does playfulness come from?
Who drank coffee and who drank Coca-Cola in a Jerusalem cafe so many years ago?
When did we learn to shut ourselves off from the world?

Mentioned Resources:

Learn more about Bernie De Koven and his work here
Read Bernie's full blog post mentioned in the episode here
Learn more about Gratitude here

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TMWT Episode 020: The Lonely Man of Faith Nov 20, 2019

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TMWT Episode 020: The Lonely Man of Faith

In this week' episode, we discuss The Lonely Man of Faith, written by Rabbi Joseph B Soloveitchik. We explore the dual nature of man, accomplishment and reflection, and find a conceptual framework to understand these to sides of humanity.

“Who knows what kind of loneliness is more agonizing: the on which befalls man when he casts his glance at the mute cosmos, at its dark spaces and monotonous drama, or the one that besets man exchanging glances with his fellow man in silence?” – Rabbi Joseph B Soloveitchik

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

What is the nature of man in relation to G-d and the cosmos?
How can we apply the Adam I & Adam II tautology to our lives?
Why did The Bible give us two accounts of the creation of man?
Where does Adam II find an end to loneliness?
Who continues Adam I's work into the future?
When does Adam I and Adam II live?

Mentioned Resources:

The Lonely Man of Faith can be purchased here

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TMWT Episode 019: The Stories We Tell Ourselves Nov 13, 2019

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TMWT Episode 019: The Stories We Tell Ourselves

In this week' episode, we talk about stories! We look at how the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves, affect our lives. We also begin to talk about changing our stories.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you” - Maya Angelou

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

What is a story “glow worm”?
How do our past stories affect our future stories?
Why do we need to tell ourselves stories?
Where did Narrative Therapy develop?
Who gives meaning to the events in our lives?
When can we start to change our stories?

Mentioned Resources:

You can learn more about Narrative Therapy here

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TMWT Season 02 Trailer Oct 28, 2019

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TMWT Season 02 Trailer!

This week we announce when Season 02 will be starting, and include a special birthday message!

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TMWT Update 09/18/2019 Sep 18, 2019

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A quick update on the upcoming season. Yes, there will be a Season 02!
If you want to reach out with a question or a topic you would like to hear Tzvi's thoughts on, contact us at:
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TMWT Episode 018 – Letting Go of Resentment Jul 17, 2019

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TMWT Episode 018 – Letting Go of Resentment

In this week's episode, we talk about letting go of resentment; why resentment is bad for your health, how to live until 104, and why you should stop drinking poison.

“I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” - Carl Jung

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

What is resentment?
How does resentment harm me?
Why do I hold on to my resentment?
Where can I go for help in dealing with resentment?
Who gains from forgiveness?
When will my resentment go away?

Mentioned Resources:

An excelent article on letting go can be found here

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TMWT Episode 017 - Q&A Jul 10, 2019

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TMWT Episode 017 - Q&A

In this week's episode, we answer your questions, and talk about pirate ships, Joe Camel, and simplification.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do.” - Mark Twain

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

What did pirate crews know that we didn't?
How electronic cigarettes harm your health
Why does social media make politics more divisive?
Where do personal values and social media interact?
Who gains in a dominance hierarchy?
When is it safe to start using vapes?

Mentioned Resources:

The NEJM article about cancer rates can be found here
You can read about the Surgeon General's warning concening second hand vapor here

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TMWT Episode 016 – The Importance of Acceptance Jul 03, 2019

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TMWT Episode 016 – The Importance of Acceptance

In this week' episode, we learn how acceptance is the beginning of the answer to all of our problems. We explore different types of acceptance, and how to grow the acceptance skill.

“Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.” Dr. Paul O

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:

What is acceptance?
How do we get better at acceptance?
Why does acceptance have to come before change?
Where does acceptance hurt us?
Who do we need to accept as they are?
When can acceptance help us change ourselves and others?

Mentioned Resources:

The story Acceptance was the Answer can be found here

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TMWT Episode 015 – Why Won't You Change? Jun 26, 2019

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TMWT Episode 015 – Why Won't You Change?

In this week' episode, we find out why you are having such a hard time making change in your life. We explore ambivalence, motivation, the mental tug of war, and Benjamin Franklin's chart.

“If you want something you never had, you have to do something you've never done.”

In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: