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The Think Act Be podcast features conversations about finding happiness, peace, and connection. Each week your host, psychologist Seth Gillihan, talks with his guests about 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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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 ...
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Join Coach Simona, 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 mastering your mindset. The podcast focuses on bite-sized tips, coaching techniques, and CBT tools to slow down your mind and enjoy all life has to offer.
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Dr. Liz Bonet, a popular and internationally known hypnotherapist, talks all about hypnosis, transformation, and healing. Jump in for free meditations and free hypnosis episodes! With over half a million downloads and listened to in over 140 countries, learn more about the magic of healing as well as mindfulness, meditation, and psychology with Hypnotize Me! Get immediate access to a Free Hypnosis to decrease fear and anxiety: http://bit.ly/2qltWvj Check out http://bit.ly/HM-podcast for more ...
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Act to Live

Scott Palasik, Ph.D. & Jaime Michise

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Come walk with us on this journey as we share life experiences and have conversations meant to help each of us evolve… Act to Live is: A place where we observe everyday life, pose questions and cultivate and create psychological flexibility with our thoughts and behaviors; A place where we create conversations about how to find happiness and gratitude in daily life (you are a big part of these conversations and how Act to Live evolves); A place where we examine how effectively we can communi ...
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My guest this week is Diane Manser, a long-time high school teacher with an important message that she shares in her recent book, I Didn’t Sign Up for This: One Classroom Teacher’s Journey Through Emotional Fatigue to Personal Empowerment (affiliate link). Topics we discussed included: What led Diane to become a teacher The best and hardest aspects…
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Humans have a long history of using alcohol for medicinal purposes. While drinking can often numb your pain in the moment, it actually creates more stress on the body. When we repeatedly turn to alcohol for relief from insomnia, chronic pain, or other ailments, our brains start to believe that drinking is the only way out of suffering. But in reali…
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If you find yourself constrained by your life and living up to expectations of who you should be, you’re not alone. You spend so much time adhering to societal conventions that, every once in a while, it can feel freeing to rebel against the rules—by pouring a drink and living uncensored. Having a drink to let go of pressure and expectations can fe…
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✨[NEW] Join the Masterclass ➔ https://coachsimona.com/masterclass In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about 6 life lessons that I wish I knew sooner, and I’m going to share with you the unfiltered truths I’ve learned so far. 💖 Get Instant Access to The Self-Love Toolkit ➔ https://coachsimona.com/toolkit/ 🎥 Watch the Video Podcast ➔ http…
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My guest this week is Dr. Scott Rick, an associate professor of marketing and author of a great book called Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships (affiliate link). Topics we discussed included: Why our relationship with money is often complicated, no matter how much we have Where our attitudes toward money…
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When you're bored it’s easy to be tempted by a drink. After all, a little buzz can help pass the time. But have you ever considered what your brain learns when you do this? You might be surprised to discover that the faster you reach for a drink when you’re bored by what you’re doing, the more intolerable boredom becomes. This is what happens when …
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Humans have a long history of using alcohol as “liquid courage.” But did you know this can actually make your insecurities and anxiety worse? The Mask is one of eight Drink Archetypes, and it teaches your brain to associate a buzz with feeling confident around others. But when it feels like a drink is necessary to have fun, saying no will interfere…
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Patience and diligent tracking are essential in the hypnosis and therapy process. Understand why it's crucial to allow a few weeks to see real progress and the benefits of scheduling follow-up sessions for continued support and strategies. Dr. Liz also provides practical tips for those practicing self-hypnosis at home, recommending tools like the H…
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My guest this week is philosopher and counselor Dr. Samir Chopra, author of the fascinating new book, Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide (affiliate link). Topics we discussed included: The extent to which we are experiencing unique levels of anxiety in human history Philosophical inquiry that springs from anxiety The unconscious cognitive work we do to…
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There are no shortages of pop-culture examples in which someone is seen drinking to numb their pain—likely because people have been using alcohol to drown their sorrow for centuries. But the fact is, doing so can prevents you from coping effectively. The Escape is one of eight Drink Archetypes and it teaches your brain that whatever negative situat…
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Unlock the secrets to transforming conflict into genuine connection with our enlightening discussion on Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Join me, Dr. Liz, and our guest, Micah Salaberrios, as we navigate the profound impacts of NVC. We discuss practical advice on avoiding language that implies blame, maintaining empathy during heated interactions, a…
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The concept of drinking to relax is nothing new. It goes hand-in-hand with the belief that you deserve a drink—whether it’s after a hard day’s work or because it’s your “me time” routine. In reality, using alcohol as a treat can backfire. The Reward is one of the eight Drink Archetypes, and it can wrongly teach your brain that alcohol is the only w…
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Can unresolved emotional triggers from past relationships still affect your present? Absolutely! Despite a decade-long divorce and his temporary recovery from throat cancer bringing brief peace, old patterns recently emerged, rekindling anger and emotional turmoil with Dr. Liz's ex-husband. Dr. Liz shares her personal story navigating the complexit…
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✨[NEW] Join the Masterclass ➔ https://coachsimona.com/masterclass In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about how I went from lazy to disciplined, and I’m going to share with you 8 things you can try to build self-discipline, starting today. 💖 Get Instant Access to The Self-Love Toolkit ➔ https://coachsimona.com/toolkit/ 🎥 Watch the Video…
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My guest this week is Dr. Marla Deibler, a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety. We discussed her excellent new book, The BFRB Recovery Workbook (affiliate link). Check out the publisher’s website where you can download many free worksheets and resources. Topics we discussed included: When a body-focused repetitive behavior bec…
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Humans have long used alcohol’s ability to facilitate bonding by lowering people’s defenses. But you may be surprised to discover that when alcohol becomes your go-to way to open up, it can actually block your ability to connect with others (even with those you feel close to). The Connector is one of the eight Drink Archetypes, and not only does it…
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If you're someone who often reaches for a drink because “it would make things more special,” then you may recognize The Upgrade drink archetype—one of eight unconscious patterns that influence why you drink. Identifying this pattern is the first step in changing your relationship with alcohol. The next is understanding how The Upgrade impacts what …
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This is the third episode of three about hypnosis and EMDR. Jaime is a licensed therapist trained and certified in both EMDR and hypnosis. She gives us her unique experience using both of them in her practice as a trauma therapist. And whether a past life is sometimes affecting a current day trauma. We also discuss how she uses dream interpretation…
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My guest this week is Dr. Alissa Jerud, a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety. Topics we discussed included: The anxiety conditions Alissa treats Anxiety related to pregnancy and fertility The difficulty of experiencing miscarriage My guest’s own experience of two miscarriages The conditioned anxiety after the first loss Pregn…
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Believe it or not, overindulgence is a part of the human experience. So why is it that you consider this natural impulse to be negative? Whether it’s drinking, eating, spending or something else, it's easy to associate overindulgence with your character and make it mean something negative about you. Throw in the societal and moral baggage, and this…
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✨[NEW] Join the Masterclass ➔ https://coachsimona.com/masterclass In today’s podcast episode, we're going to talk about how to get over regret, and I’m going to share with you my 3-step process on how to stop regretting things from the past. 💖 Get Instant Access to The Self-Love Toolkit ➔ https://coachsimona.com/toolkit/ 🎥 Watch the Video Podcast ➔…
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What are the differences between EMDR and IEMT? And how does Hypnosis fit in for healing trauma and complex PTSD? When do you use which one? Hypnotist Jacquelyn Haley joins us from South Wales in the UK and shares her experiences working in all three methods. She’s a pleasure to talk to as she shares her experience working with not just CPTSD but a…
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Summary: On this episode of Act To Live, Jaime begins by sharing a recent conversation with a friend which centered around the idea that some people may be driven by hope while others may be driven by faith. Jaime asks Scott his perspective on the idea and the two then delve into the meaning of both terms and the roles these entities may have in li…
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How do you know a hypnotist or hypnotherapist is going to help you? Join me on the podcast as hypnotist Kryssa Marie Bowman and I discuss this as well as other spiritual questions. Kryssa shares her profound insights into the mysterious world of spiritual contracts and their impact on our lives. We discuss whether these contracts can be renegotiate…
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My guest this week for part 5 of our series on mindful awareness is Ethan Nichtern, author of a new book called Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life’s Eight Worldly Winds (affiliate link). Topics we discussed included: Confidence as trusting we can navigate our own minds Making friends with our inner experience Equanimity as realizing that ev…
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✨[NEW] Join the Masterclass ➔ https://coachsimona.com/masterclass In today’s podcast episode, we're going to talk about the 5 signs you lack self-love, and I'll share with you my best tips on how to develop it, starting today. 💖 Get Instant Access to The Self-Love Toolkit ➔ https://coachsimona.com/toolkit/ 🎥 Watch the Video Podcast ➔ https://youtub…
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If you routinely drink too much, should you just stop drinking? What if you keep drinking, even though, deep down, you don’t believe you can moderate? These are fraught questions that often bring up a lot of fear and shame. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is to approach the question from a different angle. In order to do this, you must…
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My guest this week is Amanda Knox, author of the New York Times bestselling book Waiting to be Heard (affiliate link). Amanda’s name is probably familiar to you because she was in the news a lot over a decade ago when she was tried for murder in Italy. Even though she was convicted, it turned out the charges were completely false, and eventually sh…
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Listen to Rachel’s conversation with Kara Loewentheil, a Master-Certified Life Coach and author of Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head and How to Get It Out. Together, they discuss some of the hidden reasons why you might reach for a drink when you’re feeling anxious at a party, overworked, afraid of making mistakes, or wan…
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Get my top tips for not just falling back asleep but how to prevent extended night wakings in the first place! As a sleep specialist certified in hypnosis for Insomnia and CBT for Insomnia, this is one of the most frequent questions I get. This episode journeys through the mysteries of nocturnal awakenings and dispels common myths that may be keepi…
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My guest this week is Brett Larkin, yoga instructor and author of Yoga Life: : Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos (affiliate link). Topics we discussed included: Practicing yoga with awareness The appeal of yoga for helping us remember that we’re more than our minds and brains Yoga as a “science laboratory” to observe wha…
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You want to change your relationship with drinking, but other than listening to the podcast, you’re not doing anything about it. This paralysis, while frustrating, is actually very normal. Explore the three reasons this happens and how they relate to your cravings, your beliefs about failure, and your vision of the future. Discover why your unwilli…
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