In Episode 6 we're thinking about our thinking: noticing the ways that our thoughts and beliefs work for us -- or work against us -- when we face challenges. We explore what cognitive therapy is all about, and learn a 4-step process for examining and...

Episode 5 continues to explore mindfulness, discusses how mindfulness can help us respond wisely vs. react unhelpfully to challenges, briefly covers neuroplasticity (how the brain rewires itself!), and provides guidance for doing a formal mindfulness...

Episode 4 explores mindfulness, discusses how mindfulness is being used in therapy to help people deal with difficulties, covers some of its benefits and risks, and describes some informal mindfulness practices. Resources and references:1. Mindfulness...

Episode 3 explores how to stay motivated to accomplish goals that matter to us, unpacks the upsides and downsides of positive thinking, and introduces a tool to boost motivation.Resources and references:1. Motivation research...

Episode 2 explores how we get mired in self-judgment and shame during a crisis, and how to get unstuck through practicing self-compassion. Resources and references:1. Einstein's desk (photo & essay):...

Episode 1, Using Our Compass in the Storm, is about using our values to cope with our anxieties. Resources and references:1. Values card sort activity: http://www.motivationalinterviewing.org/sites/default/files/valuescardsort_0.pdf2. More information...