Best Lein Podcasts (2024)

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AI and the Future of OCD Treatment 18:43

1h ago18:43

18:43

Chris opines about the future of mental healthcare in general and OCD treatment in particular. Given the slow but steady, technological development of healthcare delivery in the past 20 to 30 years, it's only a matter of time. Soon AI human-like robots (like Max Headroom from the 80s) will serve as treatment experts, and patients will get themselve…

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Podcast 153: Ian Herbert-Jones sailing adventures 1:13:41

3h ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Ian Herbert-Jones has, in his own words, done 2,75 round the world sailing adventures. A Clipper race, he almost finished the Golden Globe Race before being rescued, and then a Ocean Globe Race. He is definitely hooked on sailing, and now he is wondering what his next sailing adventure will be. You can read more about him on HJSailing. Keen on sail…

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Perfectionism: Allow Yourself to Make A Mistake 13:56

43m ago13:56

13:56

Chris discusses a unique form of OCD that is, at the same time, common to the population: Perfectionism. In this case, it's not as straight forward as working to stop compulsions. The endeavor of behavior change is more about adding an ingredient than omitting one. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chris@kentuckyocd.com. I…

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The AI revolution is a marathon not a sprint 21:55

28m ago21:55

21:55

Kate shares her thoughts on us being at the very start of the AI revolution - we are in the Netscape stage of the journey (not the TikTok stage). She also discusses how Generative AI might just be the start of a new generation of user interfaces. And how AI will merge into autonomous systems - which will make things much more interesting. Episode p…

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Keep Your Head When OCD Wants You to Lose Your Mind 27:41

21d ago27:41

27:41

Chris shares a recent episode he had with OCD and anxiety and works to discuss, frame by frame: what should you do when OCD sets a trap for you and it works? Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to Chris@kentuckyOCD.com If you've found the podcast helpful, consider giving it a 5-star rating and subscribing to OCD Straight Talk f…

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When You Have No Idea That "That Thing" was OCD All Along 17:53

16d ago17:53

17:53

Chris discloses his own ongoing struggle with OCD, and talks about a recent conversation with a patient during which he realized an off-the-beaten-trail, just-an-innocent-part-of-who-he-is (not his OCD) has actually been his OCD all along. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you've found the podcas…

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Increasing Your Quality of Life by Doing It "Backwards" 22:56

16d ago22:56

22:56

Chris discusses a menagerie of concepts in this episode, and works to bring them together for OCD-sufferers everywhere. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com.If you've found the podcast helpful, consider giving us a 5-star rating and subscribing to the podcast for more structured help with you anxiety- o…

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S03E04: Exploring AI standards, with Dr Kobi Leins 58:00

17d ago58:00

58:00

What are AI standards – and why should we care? Our guest today, Dr Kobi Leins, has first-hand experience as both contributor to the development of AI standards for the world and a professional working on supporting safe AI in real world industry contexts. Her clear-eyed view of what AI standards are for and why the discussion and work feeding into…

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Podcast 152: Martin seiler solo kloden rundt 38:28

28d ago38:28

38:28

Martin Larsen har drømt om å seile jorden rundt non-stop alene. Når sommeren er over kaster kan loss for å gjøre drømmen til virkelighet. De mektige bølgene i Sørishavet kaller på både ham og hans stødige 33 foter Odin. Kommer han gjennom alle de 30.000 nautiske milene for seil alene blir han den første nordmannen som har seilt solo uten stop jorde…

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Make Yourself Impervious to Chronic Anxiety 16:17

23d ago16:17

16:17

Chris discusses a phenomenon evident in the population nowadays that some people prefer to cut corners and find a quick fix for their anxiety. The trouble is a precious few "easy" fixes actually work for most people over the long haul. Nothing generally replaces doing the work of learning the ERP model and skill-set, and sharpening it into ready us…

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Podcast 151: Sailing for a clean Arctic Ocean 42:43

27d ago42:43

42:43

Gate to the Arctic is a non-profit run på Catharina Frostad and Jon Amtrup, host of this podcast. In June we filled Moondance, a beautiful Koopmans 56 from Moondance Expeditions, with youth, scientists, and storytellers and sailed North from Tromsø. We took samples of air, the ocean, freshwater lakes, snow, and fish on our way. We also collected ne…

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Using Behavioral Techniques to Feel Better about Yourself 21:10

1M ago21:10

21:10

Chris discusses using the basic and core concepts of OCD and anxiety treatment for the purpose of increasing self-esteem. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com or @ocdstraighttalk. If you've found the podcast helpful, consider giving it a 5-star rating and subscribing to the podcast for more structured h…

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How Do I Spoil My Compulsion? 17:27

1M ago17:27

17:27

Chris discusses two ways, one motor and one metal with examples, as to how you might work to spoil compulsions that you've just engaged. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com or DM @ocdstraighttalk.

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Get Started! How to Build My Hierarchy 21:04

2M ago21:04

21:04

Chris discusses some specifics of how to build a working hierarchy. But nothing will replace your grit and resilience.

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S03E03: How AI is transforming astronomy (and other stories), with Dr Sara Webb 40:57

2M ago40:57

40:57

The idea that artificial intelligence is taking our jobs can be scary – but in actuality, there are cases where this is a good thing. Dr Sara Webb (Swinburne University of Technology) shares one of these stories in today’s episode, which begins with a TedX talk in Melbourne and ends with a discussion of some of the many ways techniques developed fo…

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OCD - the C = ERP 21:27

2M ago21:27

21:27

Chris discusses a few cliches that inform his work in therapy in order to orient and empower patients and listeners as to the "active ingredient" in the therapeutic process. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to @ocdstraighttalk on IG or chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you've found the podcast helpful, consider giving it a 5-star r…

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The Trifecta of Ingredients Yields the Right Result 16:43

2M ago16:43

16:43

Chris discusses the correct way to do exposure therapy and continues the discussion on why many people don't get what they want from the process: they're not doing it the right way. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you found the podcast helpful, consider giving us a 5-star rating and subscribing…

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MicroCompulsions: the Rituals You DON'T See 14:54

3M ago14:54

14:54

Chris discusses the reality that people fall back on the habits that they know when the anxiety-related "shit hits the fan." They're going to use the so-called "coping behaviors" with which they're familiar to try and feel better, even though it is often these very responses that keep their thoughts and anxiety strong and coming back again and agai…

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Pull the "C" out of the OCD 20:09

3M ago20:09

20:09

Chris encourages listeners with the idea that they don't "have to" do compulsions, explaining that often people confuse intrusive thoughts and anxiety with compulsions. They in turn think they "can't" stop the compulsions. The clarity between them and the choice to stop compulsions makes a big difference, especially over time. Feel free to reach ou…

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240426 - HalloWerner DJ Set 1:21:20

3M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

240426 - HalloWerner DJ Set by Matthias LeinBy Matthias Lein

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Podcast 150: Lars Leine - Sytalaust liv i Karibia 57:58

3M ago57:58

57:58

I 2022 to Lars Marius Leine en prøvetur over Atlanterhavet med et vennepar. Det ble det podcast av. Året etter kastet han loss med familien på fire for å ta den samme turen i sin 52 foter Talita Kumi. Som en god sunnmøring kaller kan livet i varmen for sytalaust - det betyr at alt er helt perfekt, og en har ingenting å klage over. Nå begynner det å…

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The Ultimate OCD Hack 14:21

3M ago14:21

14:21

Chris discusses the OCD and anxiety disorders hack: that thoughts and feelings following the leadership of behavioral patterns. There are a few pitfalls to keep in mind... Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you've found the podcast helpful, consider giving us a 5-star rating and subscribing to the…

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S03E02: The art of artificial intelligence, with Eryk Salvaggio 43:00

3M ago43:00

43:00

In the age of DALL-E and Stable Diffusion, what counts as art? And what can art tell us about AI? In this episode, we explore these questions and more with the help of Eryk Salvaggio, a US-based artist, designer and researcher whose work explores the fabric of artificial intelligence -- and often playfully defies its boundaries. Credits Guest – Ery…

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OCD Straight Talk: The Backstory 24:23

3M ago24:23

24:23

Chris discusses some personal experiences that led to the launching of OCDST in March of 2020. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you've found the podcast helpful, consider giving us a 5-star rating and subscribing to the podcast for more structured help with your anxiety- or OCD-symptoms.…

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Is It Objective Danger or OCD? 17:05

4M ago17:05

17:05

Chris recaps several concepts that raise the question: How do you tell the difference between OCD and objective danger? While a number of answers could be presented to the question, Chris offers two. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to Chrisleins04@gmail.com.If you've found the podcast helpful, consider giving us a 5-star ra…

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Podcast 149: Free Spirit in the North 59:57

4M ago59:57

59:57

Jasmine, Joanna, and Guy Clegg sold their farm on the south coast of England and replaced it with a beautiful Koopmans 39. Now they are sailing full-time, and spreading knowledge and inspiration thorugh Jasmine's YouTube channel Sailing Free Spirit. They have explored the Hebrides, Faroes, and are now in Norway after arriving well above the Arctic …

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I Got Anxiety but Not OCD 23:05

4M ago23:05

23:05

Chris responds to an oft' repeated phrase, "Well, I have anxiety, but I don't have OCD. And for fun, he also addresses several myths and misunderstands relative to the diagnosis and treatment of the anxiety-related disorders. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you've found OCDST helpful, consider …

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S03E01: Relics, reciprocity, and risk: A tale of two co-hosts 46:10

4M ago46:10

46:10

It is the launch of season 3 of this podcast, and we thought it was high time for a positionality statement – er, episode. Why not align it with the start of a new season and our debut on YouTube? Listen in for an episode featuring our co-hosts, Liz Williams and Zena Assaad, in which we explore everything from relics, reactions, reciprocity, risk, …

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March Music Madness 24 1:24:01

4M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Rush (Original Mix) Logic1000Autobahn (Original Mix) Krystal KlearMind Control (Original Mix) Biesmans, Henri BergmannEnergy 2 (Original Mix) ChinaskiKismet (Fabrizio Mammarella Remix) MuftiRodeo Star (Original Mix) Pardon MoiBrazil (Original Mix) SpectrumTouch feat. Rromarin (Solomun Remix) Golden Features, RromarinSuspiria (Original Mix) Simple S…

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What Causes A Relapse of OCD? 17:05

5M ago17:05

17:05

Chris discusses several ideas and studies, and works through conversations he typically has with patients at various points of the clinical process. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com.If you've found OCD Straight Talk helpful, consider giving it a 5-star rating and subscribing to the podcast for more …

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Do Intrusive Thoughts Show Up Differently for Some People? 23:46

5M ago23:46

23:46

Chris responds to a listener's question regarding how obsessions or intrusive thoughts might be experienced differently across the OCD-population. He lists kinds and categories of intrusive thoughts and provides several cases examples from his own experience. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you…

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Podcast 148: Ella goes round the North pole 35:25

5M ago35:25

35:25

Ella Hibbert (27) is very busy these days. She is working hard to get her Yeva, a steel Bruce Roberts 38 ketch, ready for a grueling solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the Arctic circle this year. This is how she describes her solo circumnavigation of the North Pole: "She will be sailing from Haslar Marina, in the Solent, up the East coast of Engla…

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How Can Family Members Help OCDers? 16:18

5M ago16:18

16:18

Chris discusses the difference between the style and persona of a good OCD-therapist and the supportive way of a truly helpful family member. It's about balancing two opposing ideas. But many family members fall too far to one side or the other. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you've OCD Straig…

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Obsession + Evidence + Possibility = Oh Sh*t? 12:08

5M ago12:08

12:08

Chris presents the idea that there's always some evidence, some reason to perceive intrusive thoughts as reality. This coupled with the reasonable possibility of feared outcomes heightens anxiety for OCDers. Evidence makes the thoughts feel real ... even if the evidence can point to several conclusions. So the question isn't, Can I dismantle or dis…

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Yarning about data visualization - Quinn Dombrowski - S2.1 28:42

5M ago28:42

28:42

This time my guest is the intriguing Quinn Dombrowski, whom I have been keeping an eye on via social media for ages due to their Textile Makerspace project and general all-round niceness and humanity. We had a fascinating chat about some non-traditional approaches to data visualisation. You can even study data visualization with Quinn at Stanford.…

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How Do I "Get Rid" of My Thoughts? 16:35

6M ago16:35

16:35

Chris presents a conversation he often has with patients at the beginning of treatment. Expectations are powerful things, including if they're unrealistic. So having healthy and reasonable expectations is important, especially when it what we should expect to get out of therapy. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins…

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Podcast 147: Erik på vikingfestival i storm 49:55

6M ago49:55

49:55

Erik Aanderaa fant et ørlite værvindu over Nordsjøen i februar og rakk frem til Up Helly Aa festivalen på Shetland med bare noen minutters margin. Returen til Norge ble langt mer hårete enn han egentlig ønsket med vind over 50 knop og bølger han heldigvis aldri så hvor høye var i nattemørket. Vi diskuterer vær, meldinger, sikkerhet og råskapen i en…

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What Exactly Is OCD? 11:57

6M ago11:57

11:57

Chris presents a definition for OCD that extends outside of the diagnostic criteria. "Why?," you might wonder. The answer is because the diagnostic criteria is so inclusive that it doesn't actually exclude very much at all. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you've found the podcast helpful, consi…

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Education, Data, and Generative AI: the future - Ray Fleming - Episode 17 35:46

6M ago35:46

35:46

This time my guest is an old friend, Ray Fleming from InnovateGPT, who is co-host of the AI in Education podcast. And this a joint podcast where we had a chat about the future of education in the age of AI.

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Podcast 146: Veronica Skotnes om bok og rasering av kysten 34:17

6M ago34:17

34:17

Veronica Skotnes seiler og bor på Finnmarkskysten i sin 42 fots ketch Villekulla. I likhet med mange andre har hun blitt opprørt av hvordan serien Oppsynsmannen på NRK viser hvordan vi ødelegger naturen bit for bit. Kommune for kommune. Spesielt da hun så hvordan en av hennes mange "hemmelige" ankringsplasser på Helgelandskysten hadde blitt rasert …

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Focus More; Ruminate Less - Here's How 15:10

6M ago15:10

15:10

Chris discusses an attentional principle that is readily observable for most people. You can't both ruminate and engage the goings-on of the here-and-now at the same time. You're either doing one or the other, even if that means that you're quickly switching back and forth between the two. Chris builds on this concept and provides a practical strat…

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The Versatility of Behavior-Change, Pillar 5 20:37

6M ago20:37

20:37

Chris discusses a personal journey with interpersonal boundaries, confrontation, and self-esteem. He chronicles a time he confronted a person in his life who historically treated him badly; and described how he felt about himself after having done that. He then ties this into OCD-treatment, and works to show the power of behavior-change, no matter …

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Podcast145: Next level expedition sailing 54:37

6M ago54:37

54:37

James «Jim» Dobie was a skipper in the Clipper Round The World Race. Now he is about to launch Expedition Zero which is fossil-free expedition boats ready for adventure. The launch is in the upcoming Boot Dusseldorf, but he took the time to talk to us about his venture and the future of electric propulsion and sailing. The first electric expedition…

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Pillar 4 is about Letting Go of Both Thoughts & Compulsions 22:16

7M ago22:16

22:16

Chris presents by starting with a question that lingers in the air at this point: What am I supposed to do about my intrusive thoughts? The answer may not be what you want to hear. But it is echoed by the literature, and has been for nearly six decades. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com If you've fou…

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What's So Wrong with Trying to Manage Risk? 11:04

7M ago11:04

11:04

A listener responds to Pillar 3 with a question. Chris responds. There's ALWAYS risk; but there's only sometimes danger. Listen to find out more. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you've found OCD Straight Talk helpful, feel free to give it a 5-star rating, and subscribe to the podcast for more s…

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Accepting Uncertainty Reduces Your Need for Compulsions, Pillar 3 12:10

7M ago12:10

12:10

Chris explains a logical dynamic that goes two ways: the more we have a felt need for certainty, the harder we pursue it. And we pursue it, of course, by doing compulsions. But the harder we pursue it, the more elusive it proves to be. And then, we're back to the beginning. We have a deep and urgent need for certainty. But that street travels two w…

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Data needs good management - Mark Nicholls - Episode 16 24:35

7M ago24:35

24:35

This time my guest is Mark Nicholls. He is CEO of the Information Professionals Group , who help businesses to leverage digital technology to achieve their business objectives. We had an excellent chat about all of the IT good practices that still need to be done to ensure that good clean data can drive our business processes. A bit about Mark: “Wi…

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"Practice Makes Perfect," Pillar 2 15:09

8M ago15:09

15:09

Chris recaps Pillar 1 with a few subtype-examples, and moves to Pillar 2. This is the idea of "reps," or repetitions. Doing something over and over again increases both our competence in executing a task, and sharpens our understanding of it - big picture. The same is true of exposure therapy. Reps are the backbone of getting better.…

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Podcast 144: Ragnar Kvams sjøreise i nord 37:28

8M ago37:28

37:28

Ragnar Kvam Jr har seilt på flere hav enn de fleste av oss. De siste årene har han funnet gleden av seile på hjemlige kyster og nå har det blitt bok av hans seilas langs norskekysten i nord. Boken En sjøreise i nord får det til å rykke i vinsjehånden, og ønsket om å sette seil nordover (igjen) vokser seg stadig større etter hvert som en leser. Boke…

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You Gotta Go to Therapy, Pillar 1 18:13

8M ago18:13

18:13

Chris tackles the first of the Five Pillars, showing that generally OCDers generally don't make a lot of progress without structured, expert help. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you've found OCDST helpful, consider giving it a 5-star rating and subscribing to the podcast for more structured he…

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