Best Schema Therapy Podcasts (2024)

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EP087 - Schema therapy 38:48

7h ago38:48

38:48

The new psychologist uses a method called schema therapy and Thomas is intrigued by the method. It does seem to open up a lot of thoughts, and things to think about. And as a model, Thomas feels like it could be a potential benefit to research it and learn about it on the side.By Thomas

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EP089 - Ticking boxes and prepping for bad weather 43:55

3h ago43:55

43:55

Trying to get back on track, Thomas makes sure to get back to the ritual and get some of the potential conflicts out of the way, so they don't haunt his unconsciousness and makes him loose his balance, or his mental stability. With the grounding almost re-establish he tries to make plans for navigating the looming weekend in the best possible manne…

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EP088 - Massive repercussions for neglecting the ritual 40:36

3h ago40:36

40:36

In spite of previous promises, Thomas neglects the walk'n'talk and tries to relax from the workouts too. At first it feels good, but soon the damage caches up with him, and suddenly all his hard work is threatening to crumble! The feeling of being sucked back down into the bad state he is trying to get away from, is frightening.…

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#162 – Professor Sally Gainsbury on Recreational Gambling vs Problematic Gambling 42:02

3d ago42:02

42:02

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Sally Gainsbury about the differences between problematic and recreational gambling while exploring the development of responsible gambling strategies. Professor Sally Gainsbury, PhD, Doctor.ClinPsych, BPsych(Hons) is a leader in gambling psychology research, focussing on using …

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EP086 - Active relaxation 26:00

3d ago26:00

26:00

Finally it is possible to just do what feels right, and not have any chores, responsibilities or judgement. It is a much needed break, and Thomas goes all in with physical activities during the day, in such a way that doing the walk'n'talk and actually making sense, proves a bit difficult.By Thomas

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EP085 - Extremely tired, but content 31:48

4d ago31:48

31:48

It's the end of the weekend, and Thomas is crashing and falling asleep on the couch instead of going shopping or working out, and maybe thats okay, because it has been three very intense weeks! But even though he is really tired, he has a good time with his family in the end.By Thomas

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EP084 - If you want something done, you have to do it yourself 45:07

5d ago45:07

45:07

Thomas is trying to get things done during the weekend, and manages to get some small things done, and to carve out a little bit of time for himself. It isn't easy, but it is worth it!By Thomas

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EP083 - If I don't get it done now, that’s okay 38:10

5d ago38:10

38:10

Thomas finishes the last day of sound design, and is heading towards the weekend with a very chill state of mind. He is trying to just be, and not rush, don't push and take life as it comes. It is definitely making everything more relaxed, and hopefully it is possible to keep doing this for a while.By Thomas

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EP082 - Ice-cream and sunshine instead of working 33:17

7d ago33:17

33:17

Thomas takes his time, doing his routines while also getting some work done and also making time for ice-cream and walking around doing the walk'n'talk in the nice summer sunshine. He is finally managing to slow down, and feeling good about it, even though things around him seems to push for a faster pace.…

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EP081 - Wishing for cake and rainbows 29:21

8d ago29:21

29:21

Today Thomas had a meeting with his Job Center case worker that was much more sympathetic and open to his situation and his process. Luckily she is the one responsible for making final judgement of his case, and the doctors form neither present an obstacle nor paints a bad picture. Now if only his wife’s new job doesn’t backfire, the next period of…

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EP080 - My doctor behaves like a bitch! 37:11

8d ago37:11

37:11

Thomas goes to the doctor to get his sick leave validated, and encounters a very cold, cynical and unemphatic person, who gets annoyed that he doesn't fit into the box, and that his process takes a bit longer than "normal" people. He is angry and frustrated that he is treated this way. Not being taken serious, just because he is different!…

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Dr Emily Ramage - Codesign, World Stroke Emerging Leader, ENAbLE trial 58:08

9d ago58:08

58:08

This episode is all about codesign. Dr Emily Ramage is a neuro physio & expert in an approach to codesign called Integrated Knowledge Translation. She’s used the methodology through her PhD (codesign of a PA intervention aimed at reducing secondary stroke risk) & in other projects which she speaks about in the episode. Emily's PhD work was piloted …

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EP079 - Psychologist initiates new process 46:49

10d ago46:49

46:49

During the first "real" session with his new psychologist, Thomas is introduced to a new and more engaging process that involves trying to find out who he really is, and what direction he should go in to get better. This sparks a whole new sting of thoughts that brings him back to question if he can really step away from his perfectionism.…

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#161 – Dr Christoph Klebl on The Psychology of Climate Change and Biodiversity 1:24:48

10d ago1:24:48

1:24:48

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Christoph Klebl about the psychology of climate change and biodiversity, and his work on aesthetics and morality that relates to that (e.g., why people are most concerned about protecting beautiful animal species). Dr. Christoph Klebl is a postdoctoral research fellow at the School of…

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Working in Forensic Contexts: Expert Tips, Safety, and Support 51:44

10d ago51:44

51:44

Join us in the final episode of our first season; "Working in Forensic Contexts: Expert Tips, Safety, and Support". In this episode, Shay, Lars and Rob share invaluable tips on navigating the challenges of forensic environments. They discuss the common questions about their field, and the importance of self-care and self-awareness, emphasising supp…

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EP078 - Getting back to relative normality 36:01

12d ago36:01

36:01

It is the end of the weekend, and the next week could potentially hold a lot of challenges, so Thomas tries to move on from vacation mode, into the next stage which is to rebuild the ritual, and recover from the intensity of the vacation.By Thomas

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EP077 - Coming home from vacation 19:58

12d ago19:58

19:58

The journey home is strenuous, especially for Thomas wife and parents, but the journey goes well, and he practices being truthful and calm all the way. And when they arrive home he heads out to help manage the sound on the stage at the annual local town festival/party, having a great time, and staying true to himself.…

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EP076 - Are grandparents a benefit on vacation? 36:30

14d ago36:30

36:30

The vacation in Spain is coming to and end, and so is also the stress of being in a group with his family and grandparents. Even though they had a lot of great times, it has also been a major stress factor. And unfortunately the mini-dates that he planned to have with his wife never happened because his parents got sick in the end.…

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93. Why am I surrounded by Narcissists? 39:36

13d ago39:36

39:36

Send us a Text Message. Get the Free Guide on Breaking the toxic ties of Narcissistic parents Welcome to another episode of The Good Mood Clinic Podcast! Schema Circle Membership - Join Now! In this episode Gemma discusses what puts people at risk of having narcissistic friends. What are some of the schemas that play a role in this? What can you do…

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EP075 - Stay true to yourself (and not your parents) 41:05

15d ago41:05

41:05

After another hard day in vacation land, Thomas and his wife is both pondering why the mood has changed so much, and why non of them are goofing around and having fun anymore. There is obviously a lot of energy spend managing the group, now that the grandparents are there, but is there other underlying things causing mental roadblocks?!…

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EP074 - Trying to navigate the family on vacation 16:20

15d ago16:20

16:20

While trying to stick to the intention of letting other peoples problems be their own problems, Thomas accidentally pisses his wife off. Luckily all is forgiven and he manages to navigate another difficult day with his family, and tries to stay awake late to go out for a fancy dinner with his father.…

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EP073 - Why do I have to make the decisions?! 25:54

17d ago25:54

25:54

It's the first day on vacation together with Thomas' parents, and he is struggling keeping track of everyone, and making decisions for the group. Why are both his wife and his parents looking to him for judgement calls and decisions, when he should be exempt from having to deal with that? Is this just group dynamics, or is something else at play?…

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EP072 - Exited and exhausted about things to come 37:19

18d ago37:19

37:19

Having slept very badly, Thomas is realizing how the future is holding a lot of promise and change! Both the very immediate future, but also the long term changes that he is starting to talk about with his wife. Hopefully it will be possible to salvage some sleep-time so it doesn’t influence the good vacation mood.…

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#160 – Dr Kinga Szymaniak on How the Emotion of Anger Impacts the Way We Think and Act 1:20:52

17d ago1:20:52

1:20:52

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Kinga Szymaniak about the impacts of anger on the way we think and act, and how it shapes our decisions and judgments. Kinga Szymaniak is a Research Associate in the School of Psychology at UNSW. She was awarded her PhD in 2022 from the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Warsaw…

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#159 – John Sweller on The Cognitive Load Theory 1:22:58

17d ago1:22:58

1:22:58

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with John Sweller about The Cognitive Load Theory which suggests that learning happens best under conditions that are aligned with human cognitive architecture. John Sweller is an educational psychologist and Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales. He received a Ph.D. from the…

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EP071 - The importance of REAL vacation 34:32

19d ago34:32

34:32

During the first day in Spain, Thomas realizes how immensely important it was for him to go in this trip, and how both he and his wife is calming down and staring to enjoy themselves and the hot Spanish summer. The bickering from yesterday seems to fade away, and they relax with their child in the sun.…

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EP070 - Be careful of the bickering 20:12

20d ago20:12

20:12

While traveling to their vacation home, Thomas is both struck with the beauty of the Spanish countryside, and the repeating bickering with his wife. Hopefully it is merely him and his wife letting off steam from a hard period, and a difficult trip to Spain with a three year old, and not a festering manifestation of a marriage and relationship being…

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EP069 - Exited for vacation! 14:44

21d ago14:44

14:44

For the first time in a very very long time, Thomas is exited about something. Feelings of happiness and joy have been hard to come by lately, but as the vacation to Spain approaches rapidly, those are the feelings that are coming to the surface!By Thomas

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EP068 - Coming home, and listening to emotions 38:52

22d ago38:52

38:52

Thomas completes the last day of teaching, and tries his very best to take it easy. It works and he seems to be recovering physically. Now he is home, and even though it is nice to come back and be wanted, he still has to set up boundaries to protect himself for being used as an emotional lifeboat.By Thomas

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EP067 - Still needing a lot of work 37:19

23d ago37:19

37:19

While recapping what happened today, Thomas realizes that things are impacting him more than he is realizing. He still have a lot of work to do in regards to insecurity, and separating his own emotions from other peoples. He is also noticing how his physical situation is further deteriorating.By Thomas

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EP066 - Warning signs and signs of progress 35:59

24d ago35:59

35:59

Thomas is noticing how his body is showing signs that him being here teaching is stressful and making him feel sick. However he is doing well mentally and he is starting to show signs that the re-programming or changed attitude he wants to adapt towards work-related conflicts, is starting to take effect.…

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EP065 - Doing the right thing at work and at home 39:57

25d ago39:57

39:57

Even though it technically isn't really work, Thomas is still enjoying teaching and experimenting with giving the students more freedom, and being himself less hands on, while approaching a work-like situation. Unfortunately his personal life isn't as straight forward, and choosing between different evening activities at the hotel, makes the anxiet…

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#158 – Professor David Blustein on The Psychology of Working and the Interface of Mental Health and Work Poverty 1:26:57

24d ago1:26:57

1:26:57

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor David Blustein about the complexities surrounding the psychology of working and its profound impact on mental health, while shedding light on the challenges posed by work poverty. Dr Blustein is a Professor and Golden Eagle Faculty Fellow in the Department of Counseling, Develop…

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EP064 - Weekends are tough 55:20

26d ago55:20

55:20

Life is not making it easy for Thomas to maintain a low level of activities, and sabotaged the opportunity for having a walk'n'talk yesterday. But even though it is hard, tough and difficult, there is a few moments when he can stand up for himself, or do things he wants to do! And even though it is small and seemingly insignificant, those moments a…

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EP063 - Stop self-punishment 31:46

28d ago31:46

31:46

Thomas is slowly loosing touch with himself, and his body and mind is starting to try to intervene. Luckily he is starting to listen to the signals, and maybe it is time to not just slow down, but to return to the initial way that started the whole process and stop punishing himself for not being able to handle all the things that "normal" people c…

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EP062 - Is it possible to get mentally stronger? 35:01

29d ago35:01

35:01

After feeling completely, devastatingly tired from the psychology session, Thomas contemplates if there are mental, emotional or spiritual workouts, that can make you stronger. Is there systems or programs out there that can make you stronger? There has to be!By Thomas

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EP061 - First session with new psychologist 51:24

1M ago51:24

51:24

Thomas unloaded his entire lifeline in headlines to his new psychologist, educating her in his situation, life and motivations. Also going over all the stuff that caused him to crash, but not leaving any time for actual therapy. Hopefully that comes later, and he reasons that he talked nonstop for the entire session, because he needs this to go muc…

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EP060 - Fingers crossed for better times 23:12

1M ago23:12

23:12

The ground is still shaky and Thomas is not really able to slow things down, or work on his recovery, but he is seeing positive change on the horizon. Hopefully life is going to get better...By Thomas

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EP059 - The metaphysical pause button 29:27

1M ago29:27

29:27

Because a lot of things is happening and Thomas is loosing touch with his feelings and emotions, he is starting to do things that are not necessarily helping him recover. But since he still feels like things are moving way too fast and he can't seem to slow it down, he is starting to do things that just gives him a break.…

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#157 – Rob Brooks on How AI Is Reshaping Human Sexual Perspectives and Interactions 1:26:08

1M ago1:26:08

1:26:08

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Rob Brooks about the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on reshaping human sexual perspectives and interactions and how it revolutionizes our understanding in the realm of human sexuality. Rob Brooks, a Scientia Professor of Evolution at UNSW Sydney. He both founded and directed f…

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EP058 - Trying to do things my way 31:53

1M ago31:53

31:53

To deal with being in weekend mode, Thomas tries his best doing things his way, so he is in control and wont be pushed around. It means standing up for yourself, insisting on taking charge, and being able to stand up tall no mater what happens.By Thomas

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EP057 - The anger boils over 50:26

1M ago50:26

50:26

When you need to recover after exposing yourself to stress and mentally and emotionally difficult situations, but trying to take a break results in more stress and hurtful situations, Thomas' emotion boil over into anger!By Thomas

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EP056 - Dealing with challenge in a calm manner 38:34

1M ago38:34

38:34

The slowing down is working, and Thomas is dealing with a lot of tricky situations without feeling anxiety, anger or fear. Instead he is trying to practice that other people will have to wait, or manage their own feelings, without him feeling responsible. It's tricky, but it is working!By Thomas

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EP055 - Slowing down! 53:29

1M ago53:29

53:29

After two days of telling himself to slow down, Thomas finally takes steps towards slowing things down. He also contemplates why he feels like he needs to slow down the progress he is making, and concludes it's because his emotions can't keep up with the fast pace.By Thomas

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EP054 - Last session with current psychologist 33:44

1M ago33:44

33:44

Thomas has his last and final session with his current psychologist, and it's hard to say goodbye to a person he build up so much trust with. It is also hard having to explain his situation to every single person involved in his continued recovery. He has to make sure he still is controlling as much of the situation as possible, and that things are…

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92. Back to Basics: What is a Schema? 33:50

1M ago33:50

33:50

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of The Good Mood Clinic Podcast! Schema Circle Membership - Join Now! In this episode Gemma and Justine go back to basics and take a deep-dive into what is a schema or an Early Maladaptive Schema to be precise. This episode will provide you with the basics of what you need to know if you're wanting…

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EP053 - Things are moving fast, too fast! 31:36

1M ago31:36

31:36

Struggling to bring back normality, Thomas can't control his situation as one more assessment was made today, by the commune's unemployment office, and another one is to be scheduled by his doctor. Also he is getting a new psychologist. All on all, Thomas thinks everything is moving way too fast.By Thomas

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EP052 - My dad creates our budget 40:46

1M ago40:46

40:46

A big milestone happens today when Thomas' father comes over to make a budget and get their finances under control. Unfortunately it doesn't happen without some heartache and kicking up a lot of dust that has been causing trouble in Thomas' relationship with his wife. But it gets done!By Thomas

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Dr Julie Vaughan-Graham 1:17:20

1M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Dr Julie Vaughan-Graham is an IBITA Basic and Advanced Tutor, holds a Masters degree in neuro rehabilitation and a PhD investigating the clinical reasoning process of expert Bobath physiotherapists. She owns her own clinical practice in Toronto, and developed the online iNeuroRehab training courses. Julie also holds a post-doctoral fellowship and a…

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EP051 - Creativity is coming back 28:29

1M ago28:29

28:29

After the second day of the masterclass, Thomas is feeling a lot better, and during the event he started feeling his creativity sneak back, and his self-esteem is starting to show itself again. The new direction seems to be working, and is opening up for new branches that before were completely unwalkable.…

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