Best Brian Pilecki Podcasts (2024)

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Willem Kuyken, PhD | Mindfulness for Life 53:32

5d ago53:32

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My guest today is Willem Kuyken, PhD. Willem is Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the University of Oxford, and Director of the Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre. He is an author, scientist and teacher. His work is focused on preventing depression and promoting human flourishing. He has published more than 150 peer reviewed sci…

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Matthieu Villatte, PhD | Relational Frame Theory (RFT) & Consciousness 1:00:00

24d ago1:00:00

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My guest today is Matthieu Villatte, PhD. Matthieu is a psychology trainer and consultant who obtained his doctoral degree in psychology in France, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Nevada under the mentorship of Steven Hayes, PhD. Matthieu Villatte is the author of numerous books and chapters on mindfulness, acceptance,…

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Dr. William Miller | Charting a Path Through Uncertain Times 59:02

1M ago59:02

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My guest today is Dr. William Miller - Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Miller is a codeveloper of Motivational Interviewing (MI) which has been implemented and researched in an array of settings over the past 4 decades. Dr. Miller’s research has focused particularly on the treatment…

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Dr. William Brennan discusses EMBARK 1:23:38

2M ago1:23:38

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Dr. William Brennan describes EMBARK, a transdiagnostic flexible model of psychedelic facilitation that builds on existing approaches in clinical research of psychedelic-assisted therapy. He describes the six clinical domains and four care cornerstones, and how they can be flexibly applied to a range of conditions and settings. We discuss some of t…

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GABBY LEHIGH, Music and Psychedelics 1:10:41

2M ago1:10:41

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Gabby Lehigh recently earned her PhD from the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida (USF). She holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in anthropology from USF. Her dissertation research focused on transformative psychedelic experiences at music events to understand how psyched…

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SEASON INFINITY 55:37

2M ago55:37

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New EPISODES After a bit of a break, we are back with three new episodes and a new format. Instead of biweekly episodes during a season, we are simply going to release episodes whenever we feel like it! We are hoping that this intermittent schedule of reinforcement works well for all of our loyal listeners, as it makes it much easier for us to keep…

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Alec Pollard, PhD | When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment 54:48

2M ago54:48

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My guest today is Alec Pollard, PhD. Alec is founding director of the Center for OCD & Anxiety-Related Disorders at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, and professor emeritus of family and community medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a licensed psychologist with a special interest in the study and treatment of indiv…

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Stephanie Catella, PsyD | Cultivating Emotional Intelligence 56:32

2M ago56:32

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My guest today is Stephanie Catella, PsyD. Steph is a clinical psychologist with expertise in transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma, anxiety, and building emotional intelligence. After completing fellowships at the San Francisco VA and University of California San Francisco, she codirected the Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy…

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Adam Alter | Getting Unstuck When It Matters Most 56:06

3M ago56:06

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Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business with an affiliated appointment in the NYU’s Psychology Department. Adam is the New York Times bestselling author of two books: Irresistible (March, 2017), which considers why so many people today are addicted to so many behaviors, from incessant smart phone and…

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Dr. Frank Anderson | Authenticity, Trauma, and Healing 45:48

3M ago45:48

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My guest today is Dr. Frank Anderson, MD. Frank is a Harvard Medical School school trained psychiatrist, therapist, speaker, author, and trauma specialist. He has spent the past three decades studying neuroscience and trauma treatment, serving as a leader within the Internal Family Systems therapy model. His latest book is an incredible memoir call…

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Dr. Mark Shrime, MD | The Transformative Power of Purpose 52:10

4M ago52:10

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My guest today is Dr. Mark G. Shrime, MD. Dr. Mark is the International Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Ships and a Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. He is the author of Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose (Hachette 2022). He has spoken at the United Nations,…

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Dr. Carrie Hayward | The Being Human Collection 1:07:34

5M ago1:07:34

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My guest today is Dr. Carrie Hayward. Carrie is a clinical psychologist and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) specialist from Australia dedicated to helping individuals lead more meaningful lives. Carrie is also an author and has recently published the amazing Being Human series, a collection of four narratives that delve into the complexitie…

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Dr. Brian Thompson & Dr. Brian Pilecki | ACT-Informed Exposure 47:04

5M ago47:04

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My guests today are Brian Thompson, PhD and Brian Pilecki, PhD, two of the authors of ACT-Informed Exposure for Anxiety Brian L. Thompson, PhD, is a licensed psychologist; and director of the anxiety clinic at Portland Psychotherapy in Portland, OR. He specializes in working with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and has publi…

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Dr. Marina Rosenthal | High Conflict Couples 55:54

6M ago55:54

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My guest today is Dr. Marina Rosenthal. Marina is a licensed psychologist dedicated to serving high-conflict couples. She earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oregon, where she received extensive hands’ on supervision and further honed her skills in the VA system working with veterans and their partners with concurrent and com…

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Dr. Diana Hill | Self-Compassion for Wise Effort 58:58

6M ago58:58

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My guest today is Diana Hill, PhD. Diana is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill and author of The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, The ACT Daily Journal, and the upcoming book Wise Effort, Diana works with …

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Dr. Steven C Hayes | Moving Beyond the DSM 1:09:26

7M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

My guest today is Dr. Steven C. Hayes. Steven Hayes is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and President of the Institute for Better Health, a 45-year old charitable organization dedicated to better mental and behavioral health. With 47 books and nearly 700 scientific articles published, Dr. Hayes is one of the mos…

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Anna Lembke, MD | Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence 49:24

7M ago49:24

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My guest today is Anna Lembke, MD. Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national…

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Dr. Jud Brewer | Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry 50:58

8M ago50:58

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My guest today is Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Jud is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor. He is the executive medical director of be…

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Andy Mitchell, Author of "Ten Trips" 53:51

8M ago53:51

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Andy Mitchell, author of “Ten Trips,” describes his experience having ten different psychedelic experiences in very different types of contexts ranging from academic settings to indigenous communities. Andy provides a fresh take on psychedelics with a unique perspective of sampling several sub-communities within the larger psychedelic community, in…

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Dr. Sarah Pegrum | ACT, Loss, and Body Image Struggles 51:14

8M ago51:14

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My guest today is Dr. Sarah Pegrum. Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist and ACT Peer-Reviewed Trainer who has been working in the field of body image, weight stigma, and eating disorders for over 15 years. Dr. Pegrum is the outgoing president of the Atlantic Canada Chapter of ACBS. She is also the author of the new book, Break the Binds of Weight Stig…

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Steve Haberlin, PhD | Meditation in the College Classroom 54:42

9M ago54:42

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My guest today is Steve Haberlin, PhD. Steve is a researcher and academic who has studied mindfulness and meditation in higher education settings for the past decade. As an assistant professor in the College of Community Innovation & Education at the University of Central Florida, he currently researches meditation practices with undergraduates. St…

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Oliver Burkeman | Time Management for Mortals 58:02

9M ago58:02

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My guest today is Oliver Burkeman. Oliver is the author of the New York Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, which is about embracing the finite nature of life and finally getting around to what matters most. He is also the author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking and Help!: How to…

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DOWN ON THE FARM 1:08:08

10M ago1:08:08

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In this episode we take a slight detour from our main topic to discuss Nate’s experiences with farming in central Illinois. Hear Nate describe how he got into farming and how his experiences with animals have shaped the way he thinks about everything from diet to psychotherapy. You’ll hear Nate defend why he is virulently "pro-savanna" and discuss …

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Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman | Security, Growth, and Transcendence 51:16

10M ago51:16

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My guest today is Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman. Scott is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist He is among the top 1% most cited scientists in the world for his groundbreaking research on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. He is the founder and director of the Center for Human Potential and the author of several books, including …

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Episode 37: The Towering Franklin King 1:21:12

10M ago1:21:12

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Join us for a conversation with Franklin King, is a psychiatrist with expertise in neuroscience and psychedelics. Hear him discuss his history of working in a psych ER and his perspectives on how public health interventions can help people attain greater wellness. Dr. King’s unique experience in mental health care and research on psychedelic-assist…

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Ben Eckstein, LCSW | Worrying Is Optional 56:04

10M ago56:04

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My guest today is Ben Eckstein, LCSW. Ben is a therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Spectrum Disorders. He is the owner and director of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center in Durham, North Carolina. In addition to his clinical work, Ben is also an accomplished speaker, trainer, and is the author of the new book, Worr…

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ACT and Applied Behavior Analysis with Dr. Tom Szabo 59:19

10M ago59:19

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Tom Szabo is a peer-reviewed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) trainer, board certified behavior analyst, and faculty member of Capella University in the masters and doctoral behavior analysis programs. Over the last fifteen years, Tom has focused his practice on teaching people ways to ignite psychological flexibility in their personal lives…

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Jill Stoddard PhD | Imposter No More 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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My guest today Jill Stoddard, PhD. Jill is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. She is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors, Be Mighty, and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Succes…

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Episode 36: Holotropic Breathwork Christine Calvert 1:31:41

12M ago1:31:41

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Holotropic breathwork, developed by Stan and Christina Grof, [BP1] was developed as a method to induce altered states of consciousness after LSD was made illegal and therefore no longer available. Christine Calvert is a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator who discusses the history and development of holotropic breathwork and how it is relat…

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Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona | Living Flexibly, Fearing Failure & Connecting To A Deeper Self 55:44

1y ago55:44

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My guest today is Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, or 'Dr Z' as she is commonly known. She a clinical psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, and adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, and emotion regulation problems. Dr Z is the founder of East Bay Behavior Therapy Center, a therapy practice, where she runs an intensive outpatient program integr…

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Victor Cabral 1:07:56

1y ago1:07:56

1:07:56

In this compelling episode, Nate and Brian are joined by Victor Cabral, a licensed social worker and therapist, who currently serves as the Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Fluence Training. Victor has a passion for equity and justice in relation to drug policies and hopes to emphasize community views, oppression, and harm that has been…

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Episode 34: The indefatigable Max Wolff 1:21:10

1y ago1:21:10

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OSMIND Osmind is the premier platform for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy practices. The all-in-one platform includes purpose-built charting for ketamine, SPRAVATO, psychotherapy and more; as well as patient tools for the therapeutic alliance that include 40+ validated rating scales and a patient app for journaling and secure messaging too. Visi…

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Episode 33: An interview with practitioner Denise Rue 1:13:54

1y ago1:13:54

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Show Description: In this fascinating episode, Brian is joined by Denise Rue, who is a hypnotherapist, social worker, and experienced psilocybin retreat facilitator. Brian and Denise dive deep into the nature of psychedelic therapy and the retreat experience, from preparation through integration. Denise shares her perspective on the role of a psych…

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Ep. 32: PSYCHEDELIC SCIENCE: The big MAPS carnival 55:46

1y ago55:46

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OSMIND Osmind is the premier platform for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy practices. The all-in-one platform includes purpose-built charting for ketamine, SPRAVATO, psychotherapy and more; as well as patient tools for the therapeutic alliance that include 40+ validated rating scales and a patient app for journaling and secure messaging too. Visi…

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Ep. 31: Season 3 kickoff! An interview with Jon Dennis 1:17:52

1+ y ago1:17:52

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This Episode's Sponsor OSMIND Osmind is the premier platform for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy practices. The all-in-one platform includes purpose-built charting for ketamine, SPRAVATO, psychotherapy and more; as well as patient tools for the therapeutic alliance that include 40+ validated rating scales and a patient app for journaling and sec…

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Leidy Klotz | The Untapped Science of Less 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

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My guest today is Leidy Klotz. Leidy is a Professor at the University of Virginia, with appointments in Engineering, Architecture, and Business. He studies the science of design: how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. He has secured over $10 million in competitive funding to support this new area of research. To share …

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Yael Schonbrun PhD | Work, Parent, Thrive 57:38

1+ y ago57:38

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My guest today is Yael Schonbrun, PhD. Yael is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor at Brown University, and co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock. Yael’s academic research explores the interaction between relationship problems and mental health conditions. She has authored chapters in several books and has written dozens of scientific art…

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David Juncos & Elvire de Paiva e Pona | ACT for Musicians 55:58

1+ y ago55:58

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My guests today are David Juncos and Elvire de Paiva e Pona. David Juncos is a clinical psychologist based in Philadelphia, PA. He works with individuals on clinical issues ranging from anxiety to mood and substance use disorders He is also on faculty with the Voice Study Centre in the UK, where he lectures on topics such as peak performance and st…

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Tamar Black, PhD | ACT for Treating Children 1:00:22

2y ago1:00:22

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My guest today is Tamar Black, Ph.D. Tamar is an educational and developmental psychologist in Melbourne, Australia. She has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and parents. Tamar has extensive experience providing clinical supervision to early career and highly experienced psychologists. She also provides training in Acc…

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Ep. 30: Season 2 WRAP UP 47:27

2y ago47:27

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Brian and I wrap things up for season two and lay the groundwork for season 3.By Nathan Gates & Brian Pilecki

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Ep. 29: Dr Rosalind Watts 1:05:09

2y ago1:05:09

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Dr. Rosalind Watts discusses her work in applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Watts shares about how her own challenging psychedelic experiences have provided her with valuable insight and perspective in working with depressed clients, as well as the value in opening up to our pain in helping us become mor…

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Dr. Steven C Hayes Returns! | Death, Meaning, and Dispelling "Normal" 1:23:24

2y ago1:23:24

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My guest today is Dr. Steven C. Hayes. Steven Hayes is a Nevada Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada. An author of 47 books and nearly 670 scientific articles, his career has focused on an analysis of the nature of human language and cognition and the application of this to the understanding and alleviation of human suffer…

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Ep. 28: Zach Haigney 1:06:53

2y ago1:06:53

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Zach Haigney is the author of the Trip Report, a weekly newsletter that synthesizes psychedelic news in the areas of medicine, science, and policy. Looking at the big picture, we discuss where the field is at and where it is going. We review the hype cycle and identify why psychedelics tend to be aggrandized, and Zach discusses his view of how the …

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#17: Season 2, Ep 6: Mastering the Clinical Conversation with Dr. Matthieu Villatte 1:11:40

2y ago1:11:40

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Welcome to another episode of ACT in Perspective podcast. I’m your host Hugh Simonich. Today we’re talking to Dr. Matthieu Villatte. Matt is trined as a cliniclak psychologist and is now an Assistant Professor at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. He is the author of numerous books and chapters on mindfulness, acceptance, experiential therap…

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#16: Season 2, Ep 5: ACT and Recovery with Dr. Thomas Szabo 1:11:02

2y ago1:11:02

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Welcome everyone to another episode of ACT in Perspective podcast. I’m your host Hugh Simonich. Today we’re talking with Dr. Thomas Szabo. Tom is an internationally recognized ACT trainer, a practicing Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno. Over the last 10 years, Tom has focused his practice on teaching…

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Ep. 27: Psychedelic training, conceptual solvents, and the Czech Republic: An interview with Ingmar Gorman 1:22:57

2y ago1:22:57

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Dr. Ingmar Gorman discusses the current state of psychedelic training programs and how Fluence, the organization that he helped co-found, is attempting to meet the training needs of mental health professionals. He also discusses the little known history of psychedelics in the Czech Republic and Europe, and describes what it was like for psychedelic…

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Dr. Ron Siegel | The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary 1:02:34

2y ago1:02:34

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My guest today is Dr. Ron Siegel. Ron is an author and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, where he has taught for over 35 years. He is a long time student of mindfulness meditation and serves on the Board of Directors and faculty of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He teaches internationally about the applic…

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Ep. 26: Would you Believe it? Psychedelics and Transformed Worldviews 1:22:42

2y ago1:22:42

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Psychedelics are known for their ability to shake up one’s existing belief system and provoke new ways of seeing the world. Several studies show that people often become more spiritual or religious after a powerful psychedelic experience. There is a trend in moving away from physical or materialistic worldviews into non-physical, fatalistic, or non…

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#15: Season 2, Ep 4: Beyond Words: Exploring the nature of experience 1:16:11

2y ago1:16:11

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John Astin is an internationally known scholar in the field of mind-body medicine, his research focusing on the applications of meditative-awareness practices in psychology and health care. He received his PhD in Health Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, and completed postdoctoral training at Stanford Medical School. Dr. Astin ha…

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Ep. 25: Rachel Harris, Ayahuasca and Women in Psychedelics 1:29:34

2y ago1:29:34

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Dr. Rachel Harris shares her work in investigating the ceremonial use of ayahuasca and how understanding indigenous cultures can help inform the Westernized medical framework of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Harris also discusses her upcoming book about the work of female underground guides and elders, and why the voices of women have been larg…

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