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Five experts in psychology, talking about the science and practice of living well.

10/12/2025

Energy is everything.

If you ever feel drained, scattered, or swept up in the busyness of life, it may be time to look at where your energy is going.

Most of us are unconsciously pushed around by three things:

1️⃣ The stories in our mind
2️⃣ The feelings we don’t want to feel
3️⃣ Our attempts to control life

Diana Hill says that Wise Effort is the practice of gently disentangling from all of that.

It’s choosing to direct your energy toward what’s nourishing, aligned, and genuinely supportive, rather than what pulls you into stress cycles or autopilot.

🎧 Want to go deeper into this topic?

Go listen to Episode 437: Wise Effort with Diana Hill, out now on all podcast streaming platforms.

05/12/2025

A lot of women learn over time that saying yes can feel like the safest way to avoid conflict, tension, or escalation, which means the real responsibility isn’t on how someone protects themselves, but on how the other person handles boundaries, hesitation, and rejection.

Healthy intimacy is built on comfort, not pressure.

✨ If this topic hits home, don’t miss the important episode with Chanel Contos the founder of Teach Us Consent about her book Consent Laid Bare. It’s a must-listen.

https://offtheclockpsych.com/consent-laid-bare-with-chanel-contos/

03/12/2025

Affirmative consent means being actively engaged and wanting to participate, rather than being hesitant or silent. It also means intentionally seeking that clear yes from others.

Many systems have focused on whether someone resisted or said no. Affirmative consent shifts the focus to what matters: Was there an active yes, and did everyone make sure of it?

🎙️ We highly recommend everyone go listen to our latest episode Consent Laid Bare with Chanel Contos and be sure to share it too!

https://offtheclockpsych.com/consent-laid-bare-with-chanel-contos/

28/11/2025

If you typically feel the winter blues, Kari Leibowitz says one simple way to lift your mood is by spending time in a sauna or a hot bath.

Studies from Finland and Japan show that people who do this regularly have much healthier hearts and lower risks of strokes and other chronic illnesses. It’s more than a luxury; it’s a real wellness habit.

If you’re up for a challenge, cold plunges are also amazing for boosting energy, improving focus, and building mental toughness. Kari even did them during pregnancy, and they helped her feel ready for labor.

Check out Episode 435: How to Winter with Kari Leibowitz on offtheclockpsych.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.

26/11/2025

Two years after treatment, people who did CBT for seasonal affective disorder were less likely to still struggle than those using light therapy.

The beauty of CBT is that it changes thought patterns, so it keeps working even after treatment ends.

Mindsets can feel a little magical. When you set out to notice the joys of winter, you start spotting them everywhere.

❄️ Want to feel winter differently this year? Listen to Episode 435: How to Winter with Kari Leibowitz wherever you get your podcasts!

21/11/2025

How we receive an apology depends on whether the mistake was about competence or integrity.

👉 Competence mistakes: An apology helps because remorse and a plan to improve matter more than the admission of guilt.

👉 Integrity mistakes: The apology mainly confirms guilt, and promises to do better do not rebuild trust as easily.

Before apologizing or responding to one, consider which type of mistake it was. This can guide how you communicate and rebuild trust.

🎧 Episode 434: How Trust Works with Peter H. Kim is OUT NOW on all podcast platforms!

https://offtheclockpsych.com/how-trust-works-with-peter-h-kim/

19/11/2025

After a trust violation, we often fixate on whether someone will apologize. But the real key is asking:

👉 Why did this happen?

Most violations are not black and white. They often involve shades of both competence (a mistake) and integrity (a values breach). Understanding the why helps us repair trust more effectively.

🎧 Want to learn more?
Listen to Episode 434: “How Trust Works” with Peter H. Kim wherever you get your podcasts or at offtheclockpsych.com.

14/11/2025

Try looking at your child’s screen time with curiosity instead of judgment.

Rather than asking if it’s “good” or “bad,” think about what purpose it’s serving. Is it helping them relax, connect with friends, be creative, or just take a break?

Just like food, not every use of technology has to have the same “nutritional value.”

When we take guilt and shame out of the equation, it’s a lot easier to make choices that actually work for our families.

Listen to the full episode, 433. Rethinking Screens with Ash Brandin, to hear more about how to approach tech and screen time with a more balanced mindset.

12/11/2025

So often, we blame technology for our parenting challenges or tell ourselves (or our kids) to just “manage screen time better.” But what if the real issue isn’t about willpower or too many hours online at all?

As Ash Brandin reminds us in episode 433, so many of the struggles families face today come from much bigger systemic factors: a lack of paid parental leave, unaffordable childcare, limited safe places for kids to play, barriers faced by families with disabilities or neurodivergence and that’s before we even get to the impacts of systemic racism.

When we step back, it’s clear these aren’t problems any one parent or child can solve alone.

🎧 Listen to Episode 433: Rethinking Screens with Ash Brandin wherever you get your podcasts and join the conversation about how we can approach tech and each other with more compassion and context.

07/11/2025

Building a personal brand doesn’t have to be overwhelming. As Goldie Chan reminds us: Start with three simple words: Who, What, Where.

✅ Who are you speaking to: peers, clients, or a broader audience?

✅ What message or value do you want to share?

✅ Where is your audience spending time:

Once you’ve answered these three, focus on consistency. The best personal brands show up with clarity and regularity.

https://offtheclockpsych.com/personal-branding-for-introverts-with-goldie-chan/

05/11/2025

Personal branding isn’t just about who you are; it’s about how others see you.

In our latest episode with Goldie Chan, we dove into what personal branding really means:

“It’s how people know you outside of your direct inner circle and how the greater public perceives you.”

Goldie reminds us that while PR and personal branding overlap, your personal brand is something you can control.

Take a moment to audit your digital presence this week. Does your content, tone, and presence reflect how you want to be perceived?

31/10/2025

Professor of Psychology, Gregory Walton says belonging isn’t something you either have or don’t, it’s something you build.

When you realize everyone worries about fitting in, it opens the door to connection, confidence, and real growth.

Listen to our new episode, Ordinary Magic: Social Psychology for Big Change, to hear how small mindset shifts can lead to big life changes.

Catch it now on Psychologists Off The Clock!

https://offtheclockpsych.com/ordinary-magic-social-psychology-for-big-change-with-gregory-walton/

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Ever wonder what therapists talk about over coffee? This is a podcast about the psychology and practice of living well. In this podcast you will glimpse into the books on our bedside tables, the research we apply in practice, and the behavioral principles we use to thrive in our own lives, "off the clock." Whether you work in the field of psychology or are just curious to learn more, please join us for Psychologists Off The Clock!