Above Ground Podcast
by Will Foley, Tim ParentWednesdays, Will Foley and TPP have open, raw conversations on mental health, mental illness and everything on its spectrum. Stomping the stigma’s one conversation at a time. Two not so ordinary dudes sharing their stories, opinions and tools to get well, be safe and Stay Above.
Copyright: (C) 2019-2023 Above Ground Podcast (William Foley, Timothy Parent)
Episodes
Distress Tolerance pt 2
28m · PublishedThis week Above Ground Podcast concludes it's series on Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Distress Tolerance pt 1
35m · PublishedThis week Will and Tim tackle the last module of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This special two part episode is for the final module; Distress Tolerance.
We can all use some tools and skills to build our tolerance for distressing emotions and events. You can't wait until the dam breaks to make sure your kayak floats. You better have your life jacket and oars ready to face the class 5 rapids.
Be well, be safe, be Above
Emotional Regulation
45m · PublishedThis week on Above Ground Podcast we take on the third DBT skill;
Emotional Regulation
We can all use a way to regulate emotions during times of stress and strain. Will and Tim talk about those little gremlins and how to keep them from getting wet. Don't feed your emotions, free them.
Be Well, Be Safe, Be Above
Taking Back Your Mind
43m · PublishedThis week in the third episode of our series on Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT) Will and Tim banter about taking back your mind. Using the instrument of mindfulness to create a teflon mind.
No Jedi mind tricks, hard work, practice and patience are all you need to develop this tool. From meditation, binaural beats and weighted blankets. They can all be used to develop from infant to full grown Jedi.
Be well, be safe, be Above
Interpersonal Effectiveness
42m · PublishedThis week on AGP is our first module of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT); Will and Tim discuss Interpersonal Effectiveness.
This is the second episode of our series on DBT.
We dive into what IE is and share some stories about our use or lack there of. No one is perfect. We are learning also.
Be well, be safe, be Above
DBT_Dialectical Behavior Therapy Overview
29m · PublishedThis week on Above Ground Podcast Will and Tim start their self care September with an overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This form of therapy was developed by Marsha Linehan, to originally help people with Borderline Personality Disorder. It is incredibly useful for people facing overwhelming emotions.
DBT for short is a set of four skills;
-Distress Tolerance
-Mindfulness
-Emotional Regulation
-Interpersonal Effectiveness
Like all skills it takes practice and perseverance. You can benefit yourself greatly by learning these skills in managing your emotions. Always talk to a licensed professional.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/dialectical-behavior-therapy
Be well, be safe be Above
Taming the Topsy Turvy
26m · PublishedThis week Will and Tim discuss finding calm when you feel like a pair of jeans in the spin cycle. Taming the Topsy Turvy can be very difficult when you are trying to just keep your head straight and survive the day.
This episode does not include our patent ending of be Well, be Safe, be Above.
We experienced some technical issues during our recording process. We recorded this several weeks ago in the middle of several other episodes which we have already released. This is not episode 9.
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Thank you again for joining us on this journey.
Until next time.
In Service and Gratitude,
Will
Padawan Ramone
15m · PublishedThis week on Above Ground Podcast, Will and Tim talk tips about how you too can be a Jedi and Dee Dee Ramone's famous 1-2-3-4 helps lead the way.
Fear
33m · PublishedThis week Tim and Will talk about fear. What it is and what that affect can be on your life.
Connection
30m · PublishedConnection-
We're not talking about your connection to your phone, your dog or your aunt Tilda. We aren't talking about your amp connection or the affinity you have for double kick drumming.
No, we're jivin' about the connection you feel to the world, your community and yourself. Why we lack it or feel there is none in many facets of our mundane grind of a day.
Thank you for joining us on another adventure in audio pleasure.
Be well, be safe, be ABOVE
Above Ground Podcast has 260 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 201:48:24. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 22nd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 31st, 2024 06:52.