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Join Coach Simona, a certified Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioner, and author of the book "111 Ways to Simplify Your Life", as she explores new ways to simplify life by rewiring your brain. The podcast focuses on bite-sized tips, coaching techniques, and CBT tools to slow down your mind and enjoy all life has to offer.
Tired of breaking your promise to go easy on the drinks tonight? You know your nightly habit isn’t great for your health or waistline, but it’s so hard to say no. Sound familiar? Then you need Rachel. She knows what it’s like to be fed up with your drinking, worried about judgment from others, and turned off by approaches that focus on a higher power instead of brain science. Learn the exact steps she used to change her relationship with alcohol. Discover how the brain works, the real reason ...
This podcast, hosted by Dr. Geoffrey Peal, explores contemporary issues in psychology. Episodes feature other professionals speaking about issues specific to their own area of expertise, recent research or articles, and topics requested by listeners.
The Think Act Be podcast features conversations about thriving through stress and anxiety. Each week we’ll explore effective ways to face life’s challenges: What thoughts serve us well? What actions promote well-being? How can we practice mindful presence? Guests from a wide range of backgrounds share their expertise on ways to nourish our minds, bodies, and spirits.
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Ep. 121: Tim Payton & Douglass Teschner— How to Have Better Political Discussions
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I have two important and enjoyable conversations to share with you this week. Both are about finding greater unity and harmony in our political conversations, even when we hold very different views. Tim Payton and Douglass Teschner are both to the right of me on the political spectrum, but we share a lot of similar values, and a deep concern about …
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Episode 115: How to Focus on Your Life and Not Others (Learning to Focus on Yourself)
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about how to focus on your life and not others. And I’m going to share with you 4 tips that will help you learn how to focus on yourself. ⚜️ ENROLLMENT STARTS IN 2021! SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST - https://coachsimona.com/waitlist ❤️ CREATE A LIFE YOU WON'T NEED AN ESCAPE FROM – https://coachsimona.com/b…
Tune in to learn the real reason you’re drinking more than you might be comfortable with and why taking a break from drinking in the right way will help you to create more pleasure, wonder, and magic in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/209By Rachel Hart
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Ep. 120: Dr. Joel Minden — The Best Tools for Managing Anxiety & Depression
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My guest this week is Dr. Joel Minden, who’s been on the podcast twice before (check out episode 21 and epidose 87). I always enjoy talking with Joel, who has such a wealth of knowledge about treating anxiety and depression. We thought together again about the most effective way to approach these conditions, especially the question of how much we t…
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Ep #208: Talking to People About Your Break
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Tune in to learn why we tend to care about what other people think and what you can do to change this. Discover how the brain works so that you can change longstanding habits and show up differently in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/208By Rachel Hart
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Ep. 119: Dr. Jason Ong — The Most Important Principles for Good Sleep
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My guest this week is Dr. Jason Ong, who specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders. I’ve wanted to have Jason on the podcast for a while now because he’s done some really pioneering work in applying mindfulness to the treatment of insomnia. If you struggle with getting sound sleep sometimes, which so many of us do, Jason has a lot to say abou…
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Episode 114: How to Make 2021 Your Year (5 Goal Setting Tips for the New Year)
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about how to make 2021 your year and I’m going to share with you 5 goal setting tips for the new year. ⚜️ ENROLLMENT STARTS IN 2021! SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST - https://coachsimona.com/waitlist ❤️ CREATE A LIFE YOU WON'T NEED AN ESCAPE FROM – https://coachsimona.com/book ⭐️ DOWNLOAD FREE CHEAT SHEET – …
Why not sticking to your resolutions doesn’t make you a bad person, it simply means that your attention is in the wrong place. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/207By Rachel Hart
This New Year, I’m inviting you to gift yourself the skill of learning to love your company. Your companionship with yourself is the most important relationship you’ll ever have, and I guarantee you’ll start seeing powerful shifts when you start committing to becoming your own best friend. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rach…
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Ep. 118: Dr. Mitch Greene — Managing Loss & Upheaval in the Time of COVID
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My guest this week is my friend and fellow psychologist Dr. Mitch Greene, who was on the podcast way back on episode 28. I love talking with Mitch, and this conversation was no exception. We focused on the mental health challenges we’re facing related to COVID and the shutdowns, including for the many athletes that Mitch works with in his sport psy…
Join me on the podcast this week to discover how to really analyze how the habit of drinking is playing out in your brain, and what you can do about it. All you need is a piece of paper, something to write with, and a willingness to give it a try. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/205…
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Ep. 117: Mark Gregory Karris — Rewriting Destructive Beliefs About God & Faith
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My guest this week is Mark Gregory Karris. We discussed his recent book, Religious Refugees, which describes the process so many of us will go through of losing our faith, and needing to reconstruct it in a new way. Mark is intimately familiar with this process having gone through it himself, and he guides other religious refugees as they wrestle w…
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Episode 113: How to Believe in Yourself Again (How to Give Yourself Permission)
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about how to believe in yourself again and I will show you exactly how to give yourself permission to go after your goals, take better care of yourself, and live life being unapologetically you. ⚜️ ENROLLMENT STARTS IN 2021! SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST - https://coachsimona.com/waitlist ❤️ CREATE A LIFE …
If you believe right now that alcohol is fueling your habit and that getting rid of it is the solution to your desire, I urge you to listen closely this week. You can’t say no to a drink if you don’t first understand why you’re saying yes, and I’m showing you how so many people have a false story that keeps them stuck in the habit. Get full show no…
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Ep. 116: What Does Love Look Like When Our Politics Clash?
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I have a different kind of discussion for you this week. My guests are my brother, Timothy Gillihan, and my mom, Carolyn Gillihan. I invited them on to talk about their political differences, which came up recently in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. I want to do what I can to promote civil dialogue, and this conversation is one ste…
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Episode 112: How to Become More Feminine: 7. What Makes a Woman Elegant?
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to continue with part 7 of my free course called Project Femininity, where we talk about how to become more feminine. We'll also explore what makes a woman elegant, and I will share with you my 4 tips on how to be elegant and classy. ⚜️ ENROLLMENT STARTS IN 2021! SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST - https://coachsimona…
Listen in this week as I show you the wealth of information that urges can provide when you’re willing to examine them, and how doing this work will help you manage urges in every single area of your life. You’ll find that doing this work saves you time and energy in the long run, and it will reveal patterns of the habit that you may not yet be con…
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Bonus Conversation with Kara Loewentheil of UnF*ck Your Brain
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Join me for a candid conversation with Kara Loewentheil as we talk about the lessons we've learned from thought work.By Rachel Hart
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Ep. 115: Blake D. Bauer — How to Be Kinder to Yourself
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My guest this week is Blake D. Bauer, author of the bestselling book, You Were Not Born to Suffer. I was really struck as I read this book by how similar many of Blake’s ideas are to the way that I see human nature. His main focus is on loving ourselves deeply, and what that means in practical terms. We also explored how denying our needs can lead …
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Episode 111: How to Stop Letting Others Control Your Emotions
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about how to stop letting others control your emotions and I will share with you 6 tips on how to stop being an emotional sponge by learning to detach yourself from other people’s negative emotions. ❤️ CREATE A LIFE YOU WON'T NEED AN ESCAPE FROM – https://coachsimona.com/book ⭐️ DOWNLOAD FREE CHEAT SH…
Tune in this week as I show you what commitment truly means, and how so many of you are inadvertently teaching your brains the wrong solution to the habit. This was my own experience for so many years, and I know that having the realization of what commitment really entails will finally get you on the right track. Get full show notes and more infor…
Join me on the podcast this week as I show you the role that rituals play in our lives, and why our brains don’t like changes to our norm. I believe that there is an unforeseen opportunity available to us all this year in creating rituals that matter, and I’m challenging you to try it out. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rach…
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Ep. 114: Jared Byas — Why Love Is More Important Than Being Right
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My guest this week is Jared Byas, author of the new book, Love Matters More: How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us From Loving Like Jesus. This was a great conversation, as Jared and I found a many points of connection. The book focuses on matters of faith, but the principles apply to anything we can have strong beliefs and opinions about, including of…
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Episode 110: How to Stand Your Ground (Learning How to Speak up for Yourself)
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In today's podcast episode, we’re going to talk about how to stand your ground and learn how to speak up for yourself. ❤️ CREATE A LIFE YOU WON'T NEED AN ESCAPE FROM – https://coachsimona.com/book ⭐️ DOWNLOAD FREE CHEAT SHEET – https://bit.ly/98values 🔺 SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL – https://youtube.com/coachsimona…
How often do you speak to yourself with language that celebrates you? Does saying you’re amazing, talented, beautiful, or successful out loud make you want to crawl under a rock? I know it does for me. But staying in a lukewarm place about yourself is leading to consequences you likely don’t want in your life, and so I’m showing you just how powerf…
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Ep. 113: Dr. Scott Kellogg — A Powerful Technique for Healing, Love, and Growth
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My guest this week is Dr. Scott Kellogg, a therapist in private practice in New York. He’s the author of a book called Transformational Chairwork, and we focused on what chairwork is and why it can be so powerful. It was a great discussion about how we’re all made of different parts, and we can give voice to all of these facets of ourselves in a wa…
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Episode 109: How to Practice Self-Compassion (5 Mindfulness Self-Compassion Exercises)
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about how to practice self-compassion and I will share with you 5 mindfulness self-compassion exercises and a free download that you can use daily to reframe your negative thoughts into more compassionate ones. ❤️ CREATE A LIFE YOU WON'T NEED AN ESCAPE FROM – https://coachsimona.com/book ⭐️ DOWNLOAD F…
Tune in this week as I show you where people get tripped up when it comes to changing their relationship with alcohol. If things feel fine or flat to you right now, know that nothing has gone wrong, and I’m inviting you to get curious about how to start creating a life that feels more vibrant, connected, and pleasurable without alcohol. Get full sh…
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Ep. 112: Dr. Steve Taylor — How to Find Spiritual Connection in Everything You Do
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My guest this week is Dr. Steve Taylor. We talked about his latest book, The Clear Light. I had a great time talking with him about some pretty fascinating topics, from mind-bending spiritual concepts to very practical ways to find moments of quiet. We talked about how he met Eckhart Tolle—who wrote the foreword for Steve’s book—as well as ways to …
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Episode 108: Why Do I Feel Empty Inside? (How to Stop Feeling Empty)
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to answer the question: “Why do I feel empty inside?” and I’m going to give you three in-depth tips on how to stop feeling empty and feel more peace and joy in your life. ❤️ CREATE A LIFE YOU WON'T NEED AN ESCAPE FROM – https://coachsimona.com/book ⭐️ DOWNLOAD FREE CHEAT SHEET - https://bit.ly/thoughtrecordto…
2020 has been a year of people wanting to hit fast-forward on life, to the end of the pandemic, or to the end of this election season. You might be reaching for a drink - or eating or overworking - to handle how you’re feeling but no matter the activity, they are all fueled by the same belief that you can’t handle what’s going on, and I’m showing y…
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Ep. 111: Anita Friday — How to Promote Racial Healing Through Love and Empathy
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My guest this week is Anita Friday, creator of an organization called Open Hearts: A Path for Racial Healing. Anita and I talked about her experiences as a Black woman and mother, and the things that those of us who are White can take for granted. We also explored the distinction between racism and related concepts, how to make a difference right w…
We tell ourselves that we want a drink to feel normal, or that we deserve it after the day we’ve had, but all of these thoughts that might be coming up for you are just desire confusion. And today, I’m showing you why it gets in the way of changing the habit, and what you can do when it arises. Get full show notes and more information here: https:/…
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Ep. 110: Dr. Peter Enns — What If God Actually Likes You?
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I’ve got a very special guest for you this week. Professor Peter Enns, author of books that include The Sin of Certainty and How the Bible Actually Works (affiliate links), joins me for a discussion about the Bible, Christianity, love, trust, and the evolving nature of faith. I grew up with a very fundamentalist understanding of the Bible, and can …
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Episode 107: How to Stop Catastrophizing (How to Stop Expecting the Worst)
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about how to stop catastrophizing and I’ll share with you 4 tips, 2 free downloads, and 2 helpful exercises that will help you stop expecting the worst and face reality in a more constructive way. ❤️ CREATE A LIFE YOU WON'T NEED AN ESCAPE FROM – https://coachsimona.com/book ⭐️ DOWNLOAD FREE CHEAT SHEE…
Listen in this week to discover how the advent of happy hour or cocktail hour came about, and why humans came to need this as a relief from their toils. It’s really no wonder so many people are in need of a cocktail hour, and I hope this episode helps you examine your desire for a drink at the end of the day in a different light. Get full show note…
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Ep. 109: Alison McKleroy — How to Overcome Social Anxiety
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My guest this week is Alison McKleroy, a psychotherapist who just wrote a book called Essential Strategies for Social Anxiety: Practical Techniques to Face Your Fears, Overcome Self-Doubt, and Thrive (affiliate link). This is episode 109 and I believe my first focusing specifically on social anxiety, so this is long overdue. Alison had a lot to sha…
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Episode 106: How to Deal With Emotional Manipulators (+ Psychological Manipulation Examples)
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about how to deal with emotional manipulators and I will share with you several psychological manipulation examples: how to spot them, what to do when someone is trying to manipulate you, and how to walk away from a situation that no longer serves you. ❤️ CREATE A LIFE YOU WON'T NEED AN ESCAPE FROM – …
Listen in today as I show you why the question of trust comes up so often when it comes to drinking, and how your thoughts about why you can’t trust yourself are self-fulfilling prophecies. I’m outlining the misguided ways in which people try to prove that they can trust themselves, and what you really need to create a firm faith and reliability in…
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Ep. 108: Dr. Steven C. Hayes — You Want to Feel All of It
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My guest this week is none other than the creator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT), Dr. Steve Hayes. I was excited for the opportunity to talk with Steve, and he certainly did not disappoint. We got into some really fascinating territory together, starting with the crucial importance of psychological flexibility. From there we ranged i…
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Ep #194: I Have Nothing to Complain About
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Why the belief that you shouldn’t feel the way you do is so problematic. The tendency to spiral into judgment over how you feel is never useful, and the truth is that it could be stopping you from discovering so much more about the habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/194…
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Ep. 107: Dr. Benjamin Hardy — How to Craft Your Best Future Self
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My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Ben recently wrote an excellent book called Personality Isn’t Permanent: Break Free From Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story. This conversation is all about overcoming self-imposed limitations so your past doesn’t have to define your future. I find Ben’s message very uplifting, with hi…
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Episode 105: How to Deal With Neglect (5 Tips to Heal From Childhood Emotional Neglect)
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about how to deal with neglect and I will share with you 5 tips that will help you begin the process of healing from childhood emotional neglect. ❤️ CREATE A LIFE YOU WON'T NEED AN ESCAPE FROM – https://coachsimona.com/book ⭐️ DOWNLOAD FREE CHEAT SHEET – https://bit.ly/thoughtrecordtool 🔺 SUBSCRIBE TO…
Listen in this week as I outline 3 reasons why you have developed a habit around drinking, while someone else who drinks might not. This question of why me? can be so frustrating to live with, and I’m showing you how to use the tools I teach to start bringing awareness to your unconscious decisions and habits. Get full show notes and more informati…
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Ep. 106: Dr. Paul Greene — The Fundamentals of Effective Treatment for Trauma & Anxiety
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My guest this week is fellow clinical psychologist and CBT therapist Dr. Paul Greene. We talked about our experiences with mindfulness, both in our own lives and in our clinical practice. We also explored the effectiveness of CBT for treating trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and our thoughts on combining these treatment programs wit…
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Ep #192: Drinking to Enjoy Who You’re With
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Join me this week as I show you why we drink to like people and one simple practice that will help you evaluate your relationships. There is so much freedom in learning to be around anyone, no matter the choices they make, and I’m showing you how to do the work of enjoying the people in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: http…
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Ep. 105: Dr. Jonah Paquette — How to Find Awe in Your Everyday Experiences
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My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Jonah Paquette. We focused on his new book, Awestruck: How Embracing Wonder Can Make You Happier, Healthier, and More Connected. Jonah and I explored what awe is and what causes it, and how we can cultivate more experiences of awe in our everyday lives, even in situations that seem anything but awe-inspiring. …
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Episode 104: How to Trust Your Gut (The Secret Behind Intuition)
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about the secret behind intuition and I will share with you 5 tips on how to trust your gut and strengthen your intuition. ❤️ REDUCE STRESS BY DOING LESS – https://coachsimona.com/book ⭐️ DOWNLOAD FREE CHEAT SHEET – https://bit.ly/98values 🔺 SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL – https://youtube.com/coachs…
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Ep #191: Why Do I Keep Sabotaging My Success?
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Join me this week to discover what self-sabotage means and why mislabeling it is so problematic. Beating yourself up for making decisions that are at odds with your goals is only going to lead you down a shame spiral where you will find no answers, so instead, I’m inviting you to use two tools that are built into us as humans to start bringing cons…
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Ep. 104: Dr. Joseph Luciani — How to Unlearn Anxiety, Depression, & Stress
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My guest this week is Dr. Joseph Luciani, author of a book called Unlearning Anxiety & Depression: The 4-Step Self-Coaching Program to Reclaim Your Life. Joe and I explored some of his background in more depth-oriented psychology, especially a Jungian approach where we explore symbols and dreams and archetypes, and his transition to a more action-o…
