Think Act Be Podcast
by Seth J. GillihanThe Think Act Be podcast features conversations about finding happiness, peace, and connection. Each week your host, psychologist Seth Gillihan, talks with his guests about effective ways to face life’s challenges: What thoughts serve us well? What actions promote well-being? How can we practice mindful presence? Guests from a wide range of backgrounds share their expertise on ways to nourish our minds, bodies, and spirits.
Episodes
Ep. 41: Skip Prichard — How to Avoid the Biggest Obstacles to Happiness and Success
49m · PublishedWhat is the surest path to success and contentment in life, and what are the mistakes to avoid along the way? My guest this week is Skip Prichard, who has thought a lot about these questions for many years. He's distilled his insights into his Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future. We explored some of the nine secrets and we discussed his book, and the many benefits of avoiding these mistakes.
Ep. 40: Dr. Sharon Prentice — Finding New Life through a Shared Death Experience
1h 1m · PublishedYou're probably familiar with "near death experiences." My guest this week is Dr. Sharon Prentice, who describes a related journey called a "shared death experience." This was a new concept for me, as I'm sure it will be for a lot of listeners. It made for a really fascinating discussion as we explored the ways it changed Sharon's understanding of God and what it means to die, and to live.
Ep. 39: Dr. Ross Greene — A Better Way to Help Kids Solve Problems
49m · PublishedPsychologist and author Dr. Ross Greene encourages parents to let go of unhelpful parent-imposed solutions when kids aren't meeting our expectations, such as rewards and punishment. His approach focuses instead on solving problems collaboratively with our children, using a straightforward three-step method.
Ep. 39: Dr. Ross Greene — A Better Way to Help Kids Solve Problems
49m · PublishedPsychologist and author Dr. Ross Greene encourages parents to let go of unhelpful parent-imposed solutions when kids aren't meeting our expectations, such as rewards and punishment. His approach focuses instead on solving problems collaboratively with our children, using a straightforward three-step method.
Ep. 38: Jon Hershfield — How to Find Relief from Unwanted Violent Thoughts in Harm OCD
53m · PublishedMy guest this week is therapist and OCD specialist Jon Hershfield. Jon is doing an incredible amount of work to improve the lives of those who struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder through his therapy practice, writing, and public talks. In this episode we discussed his excellent new book, Overcoming Harm OCD: Mindfulness and CBT Tools for Coping with Unwanted Violent Thoughts.
Ep. 37: Oren Jay Sofer — How to Improve Your Relationships with Better Communication
1h 4m · PublishedDo you ever feel like you and someone else just aren't hearing each other? My guest this week is Oren Jay Sofer, who is passionate about helping people to improve their relationships through his mindful approach to nonviolent communication. Discover how true presence can help us to listen and express ourselves more effectively.
Ep. 37: Oren Jay Sofer — How to Improve Your Relationships with Better Communication
1h 4m · PublishedDo you ever feel like you and someone else just aren't hearing each other? My guest this week is Oren Jay Sofer, who is passionate about helping people to improve their relationships through his mindful approach to nonviolent communication. Discover how true presence can help us to listen and express ourselves more effectively.
Ep. 36: Charlie Gillihan — How to Survive the Challenges of Medical Training
1h 42m · PublishedMy guest this week is my brother Charlie Gillihan, who will graduate from medical school soon. We explored the slow evolution of medical training in the US, what it takes to become a doctor, the high rates of burnout and suicide among physicians, and what to look for in a great primary care doctor.
Ep. 35: Prof. Mary Jo Salter — The Powerful Effects of Poetry on the Human Spirit
1h 21m · PublishedMy guest this week is highly acclaimed poet Mary Jo Salter, whom Dan Chiasson described as “one of America’s most accomplished formalists” in the New York Review of Books. In this conversation we explored the drive to create poetry and its unique effect on our psyches.
Ep. 34: Jonni Pollard — How to Experience Life as a Sacred Expression of Love
1h 52m · PublishedMy guest this week is Jonni Pollard, who specializes in teaching the art of embodying our true nature to live the most meaningful life possible. In this episode we explored his inspiring vision of our deepest nature, our true purpose, and our capacity for fulfillment.
Think Act Be Podcast has 260 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 226:59:49. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 31st, 2024 19:47.