I’m not a fan of motivational gurus giving people the answer of “No Excuses” or just “Try Harder” because it completely dismisses the very real physiological mental health issues someone may have that go beyond the conscious mind’s control. Listen to this episode to learn more on how to get truly motivated! - Subscribe to my FREE Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eANWld - Read or Listen to my book Screw Being Shy: https://bit.ly/2PqV2QI - Quickly Apply for 1 on 1 Coaching:...

Stress is an everyday part of life. Stress is like filling your cup with water. You need to drink water daily; however, you don’t want an overflowing cup that makes you feel drowning. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all option. The good news is we can learn how to change our minds to adapt to stress more sustainably. Dealing with stress at work or in the family doesn’t have to be an isolating lonely, painful road that leads to depression and desperation. Here are 6 of the best stress...

It’s never been a more important time to prioritize emotional wellness. The National Center For Emotional Wellness defines emotional wellness as "an awareness, understanding, and acceptance of our feelings, and our ability to manage effectively through challenges and change." Learning more about emotional wellness is crucial as many misconceptions currently fog our judgment around emotions. Many of us believe the goal is about “not having feelings” but rather learning what to do with them. ...

Sometimes, the best mental health habits aren't black & white, like meditation and exercise. Sometimes, the best habits are the ones that uniquely speak to your mind, soul, and heart. Sometimes, it takes years and decades for you to discover what that looks like for you. Episode Sponsored by 8 Sleep - the best smart mattress: eight-sleep.ioym.net/e4kDKj - Subscribe to my FREE Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eANWld - Read or Listen to my book Screw Being Shy: https://bit.ly/2PqV2QI -...

We are all aware to some degree of how our clothes impact our confidence. What we choose to wear is the most outer layer of how we are perceived by the world. If we’re going to a formal event, dress formally, or else you will stick out negatively. Whereas others of us who grew up in certain cultural or family beliefs might think someone who dresses in particular clothes is a particular kind of person, etc. What you wear matters… But not for the reason you would think. We probably don’t...

Do you trust yourself? I hope so because you should trust yourself. But, let me ask you a question… Do you think you know the most about yourself compared to others? Probably yes. But, do you know yourself more than your brain knows you? Maybe not. Your brain knows everything about you and more. In this episode, we will talk about the subtle art of not trusting your brain… Podcast Episode is proudly sponsored by Magic Spoon, Go to magicspoon.com/MARK to grab a variety pack and try...

What do you do if social anxiety strikes at the moment? Listen to today's episode to find a powerful acronym and device to reduce social anxiety at the moment and bring your brain and present mind back from the clutches of doom. Remember..... BRB! Read the rest of the show notes: coming soon Shoutout to the sponsor of today's episode: The best job seeking and hiring platform - Hirect https://www.hirect.us/ - Subscribe to my FREE Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eANWld - Read or Listen to...

Want to reduce social anxiety? Check out this realistic method that might be a bit difficult at first, but it “works” well. I remember years ago when I was first unwinding the layers of social anxiety I was trying everything and anything I could experiment with to help me out. I would go to the mall or another crowded area and I would basically experiment and talk with strangers. Now, I know depending on who you are, that might sound out of this world. But, bear with me. Disclaimer: If...

Facing depression & anxiety is correlated with being unable to remember and loss of memory. Often it's a coping mechanism to disassociate, mentally daydream, escape & blast off 🚀 Luckily, this is partly reversible and you can color in your experiences & life events! I don't know about you but when I look at my past struggle to remember many parts of my childhood. Through deep work, I've been able to uncover more of my memories and even at times change the past. Huh? How do I...

Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who helps millions calm their anxiety and be their authentic selves. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and is the author of HOW TO BE YOURSELF: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. During Ellen’s tenure as founding host of the award-winning podcast, Savvy Psychologist, the podcast was downloaded 15 million times, rose as high as #3 on the overall iTunes charts, and...

Anxiety often goes hand and hand with poor sleep. The worse your anxiety, the worse your sleep, and the worse your sleep the worse your anxiety becomes the next day. It’s a brutal toxic cycle. I know the breaking point of a human is not being able to sleep. As a result, many of us have picked up bad sleeping habits or drug ourselves into an unconscious state to just wake up the next day not feeling rested. If you’re anything like me, and most people in America I’ve suffered from sleeping...

On my journey recovering from social anxiety I accidentally created what some would call an ‘alter ego’ to help myself in difficult situations and to grow long-term. One of the biggest problems with growth, in general, is your ego. It stops you from truly developing and growing into the person you know you could be. In this method, what we’re doing is fighting the ego with an alter-ego. By creating a concept which many call the alternate-ego. The most well-known case of this is Batman...

Not being able to focus is often the gateway drug to anxiety. If you’re anything like me, and many others who face anxiety you might’ve suffered from severe problems with focus… Each day at school or work would be a mental dance in my head where I would try my best to genuinely care and pay attention, but without me even knowing or realizing it all of a sudden I would drift off! As I would lose my focus, I would get even more nervous because I wasn’t aware of what was happening in the...

Join us on today's episode as we speak with Dr. Daniel Amen on social anxiety. Dr. Amen is a physician, double board-certified psychiatrist, the founder of Amen Clinics, a 10-time New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Amen has written, produced, and hosted 14 popular public television shows about the brain that have aired more than 110,000 times across North America. He has spoken for the National Security Agency, and his work has been featured in outlets including Newsweek, Time magazine,...

Take the inspiration or nudge in the right direction, to just do one thing from this list! Proudly Sponsored by Olipop - a Healthy Functional Soda that actually supports your gut microbiome and benefits digestive health in the short & long term while including no artificial sugars or harmful chemicals. Grab it at Whole Foods or Wegmans or online using my special deal I’ve worked out for my listeners (20% Off + Free Shipping): DRINKOLIPOP.com/MARK Read the rest of the show notes:...

Growing up I was riddled with social anxiety and never confident or sure of myself. But, unknowingly I had a huge ego. Maybe I still do, and answering that question honestly for yourself is very telling of how big or small your ego might be… We often think having a big ego means you’re loud or overly confident or arrogant. Not true. This can actually be completely false. Having a big ego means you think you're always right. Having a big ego means you think the world is to blame....

Tactics alone won't cut it on the tough days.. On the road to managing your mind & rewiring anxiety? Welcome. While certainly not easy, it’s possible and you must believe it is possible. By far, one of the most foundational elements in my recovery was finding a purpose, a reason to get out of bed in the morning more powerful than my anxiety. Anxiety hijacks your brain’s biochemistry. Making it go from just an idea or thought in your head to control your emotions, mood,...

Drew Ramsey, M.D. is a psychiatrist, author, and farmer. He is a clear voice in the mental health conversation and one of psychiatry’s leading proponents of using nutritional interventions. He is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He founded the Brain Food Clinic in New York City, offering treatment and consultation for depression, anxiety and emotional wellness concerns. The clinic incorporates evidence-based nutrition...

Do you worry you have no social skills or people think you’re socially awkward? **********Proudly Sponsored by Olipop - a Healthy Functional Soda that actually supports your gut microbiome and benefits digestive health in the short & long term while including no artificial sugars or harmful chemicals. Grab it at Whole Foods or Wegmans or online using my special deal I’ve worked out for my listeners (20% Off + Free Shipping): DRINKOLIPOP.com/MARK Some of us feel like we don’t know what...

“Just do it” “Just be confident” “Just talk to them” “Just be yourself” By far the biggest mistake people make is going 1 v 1 against social anxiety without any tools or reinforcements other than just forcing it with the phrases above. When I was in college, I was in the same situation… I would try to walk up to someone sitting alone in the cafeteria or library and force myself to try and talk to them. Almost every single time I would muster up the courage… I felt a part of my brain,...

When I first started to understand I might have social anxiety over 6 years ago I was so surprised. How did this happen? Why am I like this? What can I do about this? I went down the rabbit hole of learning why and how this happens so I could reverse-engineer it out and get my mind back. While nobody knows for sure 100% there are some theories we can examine… Next week I’m opening up group coaching for a limited time for just 8 of you. We will address each week how to rewire your mind...

A great mindset, reading quotes, Instagram posts, Tik Tok videos, inspirational articles help, but you need to get up & literally change your brain based on neuroscience! Not just today. Today and most of the days of your life. It’s hardest to do this at the beginning, especially by yourself, which is why changing yourself is considered by the majority as impossible. But it is possible, I’ve done it and countless others. Keep in mind doing anything is better than doing nothing....

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It seems like every day I go on Instagram and see the wackiest health claims like if you eat 30 cucumbers you will destroy cancer in 2 days or if you drink 65 cups of green tea it will prevent you from getting COVID. It can be hard to sort through what’s real and what’s fake. It can be even harder deciding what you should do about it considering your complex lifestyle and the fog of malicious marketing. Which is why I believe in learning how to decipher the latest science and seeing...