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10/04/2024

Do you notice your child relying on reassurance to make it through their day? 🤔

In The Art and Science of Mom, Emily Edlynn, PhD's interview with clinical psychologist and best-selling author Regine Galanti, we learned about the impact of reassurance giving on children with anxiety.

Regine, who specializes in anxiety and OCD in kids and teenagers, explains why reassurance can be problematic and what you can do differently to interrupt the loop and empower your little ones to navigate their fears🌈💪.

To hear more on the topic of parenting anxious kids, tune in to Psychologists Off The Clock on YouTube (link in the comments below 👇) or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

And as always, we invite you to leave any questions or thoughts you have about this episode in the comments 💬

P.S. For even more wisdom and tools from Regine, you can order your copy of her book 'Parenting Anxious Kids: Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage' via the POTC Bookshop.

It's not just about what we eat, but understanding what our bodies truly need. Our bodies are great at communicating wit...
05/04/2024

It's not just about what we eat, but understanding what our bodies truly need.

Our bodies are great at communicating with us; the more we pay attention, the better we can understand what we need.

Tune in with Michael Herold and guest Dr. Jud Brewer in our recent episode ‘The Hunger Habit’ to hear all about the importance of developing awareness around our eating behaviors and making food choices that truly meet our needs.

https://offtheclockpsych.com/the-hunger-habit-with-judson-brewer/

03/04/2024

Do you find yourself spending a considerable amount of time creating strict food rules for yourself, ultimately leading to a self-imposed "food jail" when you fail to follow them?

You become so preoccupied with the amount or type of food you consume that you often fail to enjoy it.

If this resonates with you then you might be missing the opportunity to relish and find the food that best suits your body's needs.

By embracing a more flexible approach to food, you can experience the freedom to fully appreciate and savor each meal and discover the foods that work best for your body.

If you’re curious about changing your relationship with food and your body, tune in for an eye-opening episode where Michael Herold and Dr. Jud Brewer discuss Judson's book, The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How to Stop.

Health as a reason for exercise is almost as detrimental as weight loss because it starts an ineffective behavioral proc...
29/03/2024

Health as a reason for exercise is almost as detrimental as weight loss because it starts an ineffective behavioral process.

Studies suggest that the reasons behind any behavior, including exercise, shape our perceptions and experiences of that behavior and ultimately determine whether we will continue to engage in it. Therefore, our motivations for exercising are crucial and have a significant impact on whether we will stick with it in the long run.

If you want to discover the most effective ways to achieve lasting changes in eating and exercise, listen to Debbie Sorensen's conversation with the author of The Joy Choice, Dr. Michelle Segar.

We'd love to hear your thoughts or questions about the episode. Feel free to share them with us in the comments section below 🤔⬇️

https://offtheclockpsych.com/sustainable-exercise-with-michelle-segar/

27/03/2024

Weight loss as a reason for exercising or adopting any behavior we hope to maintain in the long term implies that we are somehow insufficient or defective as we are, and it can make any behavior feel like a burden or a chore.

Why? Because as soon as we turn a behavior into a chore, we engage in a system of rebellion known as reactance theory, which creates tension and resentment towards the very thing we want to achieve. Therefore, we may experience negative emotions before we even start, which can sabotage our efforts to adopt the behavior we desire.

Tune in with Debbie Sorensen and sustainable-change coach Dr. Michelle Segar via the link in the comments to learn how to finally achieve lasting changes in eating and exercise.

348. Sustainable Exercise with Michelle Segar

As Paula Brand of Brand Career Management shares, your interests can provide great insight into which jobs would be a go...
22/03/2024

As Paula Brand of Brand Career Management shares, your interests can provide great insight into which jobs would be a good fit for you.

If you are going through a job change or career pivot and want to understand your interests go check out The U.S. Department of Labor’s free tool, the O*NET Interest Profiler.

And, for more insight from Paula and her book The Purple Parachute, including how interests differ from values, discovering your exceptional qualities, and how to identify and prioritize your skills, tune in to the full conversation below 👇



https://offtheclockpsych.com/job-changes-and-career-pivots-with-paula-brand/

Allow a memory or an image that wants to come up from the psyche to be explored, no matter what it is. It's a matter of ...
08/03/2024

Allow a memory or an image that wants to come up from the psyche to be explored, no matter what it is.

It's a matter of following the image or memory and trying not to have an agenda. Just take it where it wants to go.

For more on how memoir writing can be an effective healing practice and how to get started crafting your own, check out our latest episode with Maureen Murdock, Author 🎧

https://offtheclockpsych.com/writing-for-personal-growth-with-maureen-murdock/

06/03/2024

Are you interested in writing for personal growth? Why not explore your life experiences, transport yourself back to moments of the past, and delve deep into self-reflection with memoir writing?

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Debbie Sorensen and guest Maureen Murdock, where they talk about her book, Mythmaking: Self-Discovery and the Timeless Art of Memoir.

Maureen gives her thoughts on how writing can be therapeutic and helps us with healing and growth, the difference between memoir writing and journaling, how mythological themes and archetypes come into play with memoirs, and where to begin with memoir writing.

One of her many pieces of advice for memoir writing is to ask yourself:

1️⃣ What do I know now that I didn't know before?

2️⃣ What were my beliefs, drives, and desires in the past?

3️⃣ What am I willing to confront in my memoir?

You can find the episode link in the comments below 👇

Deborah Reber of Tilt Parenting, a beacon of wisdom for parents navigating the unique journey of raising neurodivergent ...
01/03/2024

Deborah Reber of Tilt Parenting, a beacon of wisdom for parents navigating the unique journey of raising neurodivergent children, offers a transformative piece of advice: eliminate absolute language like should, needs to, and has to from your vocabulary.

She shares how they are signals that you are fighting reality, and making these subtle changes can make a big difference in how you approach parenting.

Go check out our latest episode with Debbie, where we talk about:

👉 The philosophical shift Debbie has encouraged from viewing neurodivergent kids as a problem that needs fixing to a difference worthy of celebrating

👉 What does being differently wired encompass?

👉 How learning more about her neurodivergent child has transformed Debbie's parenting

👉 Self-conscious versus conscious parenting in the context of raising differently-wired kids

👉 How to become better attuned to your kid and use this deeper level of understanding to capitalize on skill development and learning opportunities

👉 Meaningful ‘conscious maintenance’ for parents to shift their thinking mindset and expectations

👉 How mainstream parenting guidance can be frustrating for parents of differently-wired kids and where Debbie feels they could do better?

https://offtheclockpsych.com/differently-wired-kids-with-deborah-reber/

28/02/2024

How can you scaffold skill development and best show up for your neurodivergent child?

Debbie Reber of Tilt Parenting says it's all about recognizing where you are not really seeing who your kid is.

Once you understand that, then you can get curious about where they are right now. By being deeply connected, and more closely attuned to your child, the better you will be able to capitalize on those learning opportunities.

Listen to our latest podcast episode where The Art and Science of Mom, Emily Edlynn, PhD interviews Debbie Reber, author of the groundbreaking book "Differently Wired: A Parent's Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope."

Discover how nurturing understanding with your child can transform challenges into celebrations.

https://offtheclockpsych.com/differently-wired-kids-with-deborah-reber/

Why do women recover from divorce better than men?Our guest, Florence Williams, explains that women tend to seek support...
24/02/2024

Why do women recover from divorce better than men?

Our guest, Florence Williams, explains that women tend to seek support from friends or family and process their emotions.

On the other hand, men are more likely to suppress their emotions and turn to substance abuse or other types of destructive lifestyle behaviors after divorce.

Discover why so much of what we think we know about heartbreak and rejection is wrong in our latest episode!

https://offtheclockpsych.com/heartbreak-with-florence-williams/

As parents, our ultimate goal should be to raise young adults who are kind, compassionate, and confident and who pursue ...
16/02/2024

As parents, our ultimate goal should be to raise young adults who are kind, compassionate, and confident and who pursue their goals with passion, regardless of their athletic achievements.

Inevitably, our children will experience both success and failure, but our aim should be to teach them to develop resilience so that they can pick themselves up after a fall.

You can learn more about the principles from Kirsten Jones' book, 'Raising Empowered Athletes', by clicking on the link below and listening to the full episode:

https://offtheclockpsych.com/youth-sports-and-raising-athletes-with-kirsten-jones/

“We've got to allow ourselves a space of exploration when it comes to self-forgiveness.”As Grant Dewar shares in our rec...
09/02/2024

“We've got to allow ourselves a space of exploration when it comes to self-forgiveness.”

As Grant Dewar shares in our recent episode, we tend to get so bound up in non-adaptable ways because we get caught up in our stories, and partly what we need to do is return ourselves to a state of innocence and examine the pathway through.

To learn what steps you can take to create a space for self-forgiveness, we recommend listening to the full episode with Grant here:

https://offtheclockpsych.com/self-forgiveness-with-grant-dewar/

The key to a lasting s*xual connection is creating a context that increases your accelerators and decreases your brakes ...
03/02/2024

The key to a lasting s*xual connection is creating a context that increases your accelerators and decreases your brakes to create s*x you and your partner or spouse both enjoy.

As we learned from Emily Nagoski, s*xual arousal is a dual process consisting of two parts. The first is activating the accelerator, which includes sensory stimuli, thoughts, beliefs, fantasies, and internal body sensations that your brain recognizes as related to s*x. The second part is deactivating the brakes, which includes stimuli that the brain perceives as potential threats, such as stress, body image worries, trauma history, or relationship struggles.

Here are three tips to take away with you:

1️⃣ Think about what activates your accelerator and what things interfere.

2️⃣ Maintain open communication with your partner about your accelerators and brakes.

3️⃣ Reject all of the cultural scripts, narratives, and rules about who you and your partner are supposed to be as s*xual people; do what works for you!

For even more wisdom from Emily, listen to the full episode here:

https://offtheclockpsych.com/emily-nagoski-how-to-create-lasting-s*xual-connections/

The research shows that somewhere between 2 and 6% of the population struggles with body-focused repetitive behaviors. W...
26/01/2024

The research shows that somewhere between 2 and 6% of the population struggles with body-focused repetitive behaviors. We're talking about millions of people, so there's a very good chance that you have experienced one of these behaviors, or you'll know somebody who does.

Tune in with Michael Herold and guests Dr. Marla Deibler and Dr. Renae Reinardy to learn:

➡️ What are body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs)?

➡️ The stigma and dismissive attitude surrounding BFRBs

➡️ How prevalent are BFRBs?

➡️ WTF: What is the function of BFRBs?

➡️ The importance of viewing change as a process rather than a final outcome

➡️ Techniques for experiencing shame, emotional avoidance, and response prevention

➡️ How to deal with inevitable setbacks

https://offtheclockpsych.com/body-focused-repetitive-behaviors-with-marla-deibler-and-renae-reinardy/

24/01/2024

Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair-pulling, nail-biting, and skin-picking can cause a great deal of emotional and physical suffering.

Coauthors of The BFRB Recovery Workbook, and our guests this week, Dr. Marla Deibler The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC and Dr. Renae Reinardy Courage Critters points out that when these behaviors start to greatly impact your life, it is important to recognize that it is more than just a bad habit. They further add that understanding and treating these behaviors requires self-compassion and a deeper level of understanding, and awareness.

If you struggle with BFRBs that are negatively impacting your life, we encourage you to check out the episode to learn strategies and skills to recover (link in the comments below 👇).

Burnout can be a catalyst for change as it forces us to take some things off our plate and prioritize our well-being. Wh...
19/01/2024

Burnout can be a catalyst for change as it forces us to take some things off our plate and prioritize our well-being. Which, is crucial for internal transformation. This could involve setting boundaries, saying no, changing habits, and seeking support to enhance your life. Although change can be difficult, it can ultimately lead to a better life.

Want actionable strategies to both prevent and manage burnout effectively?

Tune into the full episode for more wisdom from Debbie’s Sorensen's latest book, ‘ACT for Burnout’, by visiting the link below or tuning in wherever you get your podcasts 🎧



https://offtheclockpsych.com/act-for-burnout-with-debbie/

Kids can feel powerless when their hormones are raging. Sure, they may be unpleasant and unreachable, but as Cara Natter...
12/01/2024

Kids can feel powerless when their hormones are raging. Sure, they may be unpleasant and unreachable, but as Cara Natterson, MD and Vanessa Bennett highlight, it's so important to be empathetic towards them. Even if, at the time, you don't like their behavior or don't understand their feelings, offer empathy. To them, whatever they're going through is a huge deal.

Tune into the full conversation via the link below to hear Cara and Vanessa's strategies for showing empathy when your tweens are at the mercy of their hormones!

P.S. And for even more puberty insights, go check out Cara and Vanessa's podcast, The Puberty Podcast 🎙️



https://offtheclockpsych.com/puberty-is-awkward-with-cara-natterson-and-vanessa-kroll-bennett/

“Mindfulness is a quality and it's trainable.” Unpacking the powerful and trainable quality of mindfulness with Sharon S...
05/01/2024

“Mindfulness is a quality and it's trainable.”

Unpacking the powerful and trainable quality of mindfulness with Sharon Salzberg, we learn how it allows us to fully engage in ordinary experiences and involves being aware of our internal experiences, such as our breath, body, and emotions. It can prevent impulsive actions by allowing us to recognize and understand our feelings in the present moment.

For Sharon’s tips on how to be aware of what is happening in the present moment without being influenced by biases, fears, or projections, listen to the full episode via the link below, or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

https://offtheclockpsych.com/mindfulness-and-living-expansively-with-sharon-salzberg

Feeling safe is essential for mental and physical health and happiness. When we feel safe, different parts of our body a...
23/12/2023

Feeling safe is essential for mental and physical health and happiness. When we feel safe, different parts of our body are activated to restore health and aid in social behavior, creativity, and critical thinking.

If you are interested in exploring what it means to feel safe, what physiological changes occur when we do or don’t feel safe, and what can be done to make ourselves and others feel safe, listen in to Jill Stoddard's interview with father and son duo Stephen Porges Polyvagal Institute and Seth Porges.

And, if you were inspired by the interview, go order a copy of their book, 'Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us', at our Psychologists Off The Clock bookshop page.

https://offtheclockpsych.com/our-polyvagal-world-with-stephen-seth-porges/

I love this time of year for the obvious holiday reasons but also as a time to reflect on how the past year went and wha...
20/12/2023

I love this time of year for the obvious holiday reasons but also as a time to reflect on how the past year went and what values I want to put front and center for the year ahead. One way I got to do this was to contribute to a Shepherd.com Best Books List (great alternative to Goodreads if you’ve been underwhelmed in that space).

Here’s my list for Best Personal Development Books for Kicking A$$ at Life featuring past POTC guests
Kelly McGonigal Eve Rodsky Jancee Dunn Mike Rucker, Ph.D. & Vanessa Patrick

https://shepherd.com/best-books/personal-development-for-kicking-ass-at-life

Shepherd feels like you are browsing the best bookstore in the world. Passionate experts recommend the best books to read on every topic imaginable.

Career success is not directly linked to tangible rewards but rather to the connections made at work and how people leav...
15/12/2023

Career success is not directly linked to tangible rewards but rather to the connections made at work and how people leave their workplace.

Sharing lessons from her book, 'How Work Works', Michelle Penelope King highlights how to build work relationships and how investing in these connections can lead to much greater , skill development, advancement, and a sense of meaning from your job.

For more on the science of getting ahead in your career without losing yourself, tune in to the full episode here:

https://offtheclockpsych.com/how-work-works-with-michelle-p-king/

Sometimes the most helpful thing to do with kids is to help them figure out what they need to do and get a handle on all...
08/12/2023

Sometimes the most helpful thing to do with kids is to help them figure out what they need to do and get a handle on all of those executive functioning skills that have not yet developed because they are not at a point in brain development where they have those skills.

As Phyllis Fagell explains, “We can do a lot to ease that burden on them, simply by helping them label what it is they're feeling and why they're feeling that way. They may feel overwhelmed or anxious but may not be specific about why.”

By helping our kids break it down to figure out a solution, such as reaching out to friends if they're lonely or talking to a teacher if they're feeling discouraged about schoolwork. Middle schoolers can turn things around quickly with the right support!

Happy listening and learning: https://offtheclockpsych.com/middle-school-superpowers-with-phyllis-fagell/

06/12/2023

Middle school can be such a stressful time for kids. The good news is that there are many ways we can help them thrive!

Tune in with The Art and Science of Mom, Emily Edlynn, PhD and returning guest Phyllis Fagell for all the wisdom from her indispensable book, 'Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times'.

From managing rejection, friendships, and emotions to academics and setbacks, they cover various common parenting concerns and offer practical solutions.

Click the link in the comments to hear the full episode 👇

Michèle Lamont urges middle-class parents to create an environment where their kids can interact with people of differen...
01/12/2023

Michèle Lamont urges middle-class parents to create an environment where their kids can interact with people of different backgrounds.

She warns that just creating an environment where they live extremely isolated, self-protected lives and never encounter anyone different from them can have harmful consequences because it teaches them that the value of people is essentially their socioeconomic standing.

Hear more insight from Michèle and her groundbreaking book ‘Seeing Others: How Recognition Works—and How It Can Heal a Divided World’ here:

https://bitly.ws/33MHp


Psychologist Megan Connell educates us on the application of Dungeons&Dragons as a powerful therapeutic tool. She talks ...
24/11/2023

Psychologist Megan Connell educates us on the application of Dungeons&Dragons as a powerful therapeutic tool.

She talks about her new book, ‘Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy’ and how the intentional structure of Dungeons&Dragons modules can be used to teach a broad spectrum of life-improving skills by targeting specific skills and weaving them into the narrative of the story.

If you’re a clinical professional wanting to learn more about the applied use of tabletop role-playing games, join us for this informative and empowering discussion!

https://offtheclockpsych.com/dungeons-and-dragons-in-therapy/

Scott Shigeoka speaks on how using   as a practice of   can strengthen relationships in a meaningful way. We absolutely ...
17/11/2023

Scott Shigeoka speaks on how using as a practice of can strengthen relationships in a meaningful way. We absolutely LOVE Scott's message that coming from a place of truly wanting to listen and understand each other can help us see each other in a different way and ultimately bring us back together.

You can find our interview with Scott linked in the comments below ⬇️

15/11/2023

Could be one of your superpowers? Join us to discover the power of curiosity with Scott Shigeoka, Author of 'Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World'.

Hear Scott's personal encounters with deep curiosity and how it has profoundly changed his experiences, learn how deep curiosity can help alleviate the loneliness epidemic, how to cultivate curiosity with powerful questions, and why curiosity has limits.

Click the link in the comments for the full episode ⬇️⬇️

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