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Mentally Flexible

Join psychotherapist Tom Parkes as he has meaningful conversations to help you build mental flexibility. Each episode will explore topics related to psychology, mental health, and creativity. With an open mind and a sense of curiosity these conversations will help you better understand yourself, others, and the world around you. 

Religion & Spirituality Psychology Philosophy Mental Health Mindfulness Social Sciences Meditation Creativity Science Spirituality Health & Fitness
Update frequency
every 15 days
Average duration
56 minutes
Episodes
78
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Dr. William Miller | Charting a Path Through Uncertain Times

Dr. William Miller | Charting a Path Through Uncertain Times

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) whi…

00:59:02  |   Sun 11 Aug 2024
Alec Pollard, PhD | When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment

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

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 com…

00:54:48  |   Sun 21 Jul 2024
Stephanie Catella, PsyD | Cultivating Emotional Intelligence

Stephanie Catella, PsyD | Cultivating Emotional Intelligence

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. Af…

00:56:32  |   Sun 07 Jul 2024
Adam Alter | Getting Unstuck When It Matters Most

Adam Alter | Getting Unstuck When It Matters Most

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 auth…

00:56:06  |   Sun 23 Jun 2024
Dr. Frank Anderson | Authenticity, Trauma, and Healing

Dr. Frank Anderson | Authenticity, Trauma, and Healing

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 studyin…

00:45:48  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
Dr. Mark Shrime, MD | The Transformative Power of Purpose

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

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 t…

00:52:10  |   Mon 20 May 2024
Dr. Carrie Hayward | The Being Human Collection

Dr. Carrie Hayward | The Being Human Collection

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 liv…

01:07:34  |   Sun 28 Apr 2024
Dr. Brian Thompson & Dr. Brian Pilecki | ACT-Informed Exposure

Dr. Brian Thompson & Dr. Brian Pilecki | ACT-Informed Exposure

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 …

00:47:04  |   Sun 14 Apr 2024
Dr. Marina Rosenthal | High Conflict Couples

Dr. Marina Rosenthal | High Conflict Couples

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 …

00:55:54  |   Sun 31 Mar 2024
Dr. Diana Hill | Self-Compassion for Wise Effort

Dr. Diana Hill | Self-Compassion for Wise Effort

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 …

00:58:58  |   Sun 10 Mar 2024
Dr. Steven C Hayes | Moving Beyond the DSM

Dr. Steven C Hayes | Moving Beyond the DSM

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…

01:09:26  |   Sun 25 Feb 2024
Anna Lembke, MD | Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence

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

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 sc…

00:49:24  |   Sun 11 Feb 2024
Dr. Jud Brewer | Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry

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

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 Resea…

00:50:58  |   Sun 28 Jan 2024
Dr. Sarah Pegrum | ACT, Loss, and Body Image Struggles

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

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 yea…

00:51:14  |   Sun 14 Jan 2024
Steve Haberlin, PhD | Meditation in the College Classroom

Steve Haberlin, PhD | Meditation in the College Classroom

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…

00:54:42  |   Mon 01 Jan 2024
Oliver Burkeman | Time Management for Mortals

Oliver Burkeman | Time Management for Mortals

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 final…

00:58:02  |   Sun 10 Dec 2023
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman | Security, Growth, and Transcendence

Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman | Security, Growth, and Transcendence

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 int…

00:51:16  |   Sun 26 Nov 2023
Ben Eckstein, LCSW | Worrying Is Optional

Ben Eckstein, LCSW | Worrying Is Optional

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 Ce…

00:56:04  |   Sun 12 Nov 2023
Jill Stoddard PhD | Imposter No More

Jill Stoddard PhD | Imposter No More

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 …

01:00:00  |   Sun 29 Oct 2023
Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona | Living Flexibly, Fearing Failure & Connecting To A Deeper Self

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

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 …

00:55:44  |   Mon 04 Sep 2023
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