Minds and Mics
Psychologist Nick Wignall interviews experts in the fields of psychology, mental health, and human potential to better understand how the mind works and how we can make it work for us to improve our lives in practical, meaningful ways.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Morita Therapy and The Art of Taking Action with Gregg Krech
Gregg Krech, an expert in a form of Japanese psychology called Morita Therapy, discusses how to think differently about the role of emotions in mental health and the surprising power of taking action…
Thriving After 15 Years of Heroin Addiction with Brian Pennie
Neuroscience researcher and author Brian Pennie reflects on his 15-year addiction to heroin and how he managed to not only survive those harrowing years but to come out of it and build a life he love…
An Expert Guide to Assertive Communication with Dr. Randy Paterson
Dr. Randy Paterson guides us through the ins and outs of assertive communication, explaining why it's essential for healthy, happy relationships in work, love, and life.
Show Notes
- What is assertivenes…
Insomnia Myths & Misconceptions with Dr. Daniel Erichsen
Nick and Daniel trade off describing their favorite myths and misconceptions about insomnia and sleep.
Show Notes:
- Does everyone need 8 hours of sleep per night?
- Should I go to bed at the same time ever…
Hypnosis Revealed with Traci Stein
Nick and Traci separate myth from reality on the topic of hypnosis and discuss what clinical hypnosis can actually be useful for.
Show Notes:
- Common misconceptions about hypnosis
- What is hypnosis, exact…
Rethinking Addiction with Thomas Horvath
Nick and Tom discuss different ways of thinking about addiction and why it matters for tackling one of the world's most important challenges.
Show Notes:
- Common misconceptions about addiction
- The 3 fund…
What Is Mindfulness, Really? with Daron Larson
Nick and Daron discuss what mindfulness is exactly and how to incorporate more mindfulness into your own life (without sitting on a yoga mat repeating a mantra for hours).
Show Notes:
- What is mindfulne…