158: The Psychology Behind Changing Your Mind with Espen Klausen, Ph.D

Voice of Influence

Espen Klausen, Ph.D., is back on the show! In case you’re not familiar with this frequent guest, Espen is a licensed psychologist and speaker based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

His work in public community mental health includes individuals, couples, and family therapy with clients of all ages and he conducts psychological assessments. He is the lead psychologist for several County programs. He consults for Social Services. As a speaker, he runs seminars on a wide range of subjects for professionals groups, company wellness programs, ministries, County departments, and community groups.

In this episode, we discuss how pain and discomfort can be catalysts for change, why the death of George Floyd has resulted in real change when similar situations have not, why it’s biologically more difficult to change as we age and how we can help make it easier, how hygiene is a perfect example of how changes can sometimes take generations, the difference between assimilation and accommodation and how they both impact our brains and the way we change, how your diet factors into your ability to make changes, how to know if your level in influence over someone is starting to venture into unhealthy territory, and more!

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