Pros & Concepts
The podcast that introduces and explains concepts that are relevant to our world
Displaying all 5 Episode of Pros & Concepts with the tag “mental health”.
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Episode 45: Codependence - Can You be Addicted to a Person?
August 15th, 2022 | 48 mins 52 secs
mental health, personal development, philosophy, psychology
In this episode, Steve leads the charge on discussing the ill-defined, commonly flung about term "codependence". What it is, what it means, and what to do about it.
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Episode 44: Self-Handicapping - Limiting Ourselves to Protect Ourselves
August 3rd, 2022 | 46 mins 16 secs
mental health, personal development, philosophy, productivity, psychology
In this episode, Phil takes the lead in explaining the two types of self-handicapping. He and Steve discuss why people do this, what they can do about it, and it's possible positive purpose.
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Episode 43: Cognitive Defusion - The #1 Secret in Psychology that THEY Don't Want You to Know
July 18th, 2022 | 48 mins 56 secs
anxiety, counseling, depression, mental health, philosophy, psychology, public speaking
In this episode, Steve talks about the idea of Cognitive Defusion. It is the process of distancing yourself from your thoughts, seeing them as suggestions or informants rather than inherent truths, and building greater psychological flexibility to improve overall mental health and adaptability.
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Episode 39: Motivational Interviewing - Getting People to Change
May 16th, 2022 | 44 mins 36 secs
addiction, counseling, interpersonal skills, mental health, philosophy, psychology, self-improvement, sociology
Wish people would take your advice? Want more influence on those around you? Feel like your insight goes to waste? Then this episode is for you!
Steve walks us through what Motivational Interviewing is, and how it’s basically real-life magic. The various techniques that enable you to actively engage with those around you while more tactfully getting them to consider your advice.
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Episode 34: Fear of Hope w/Ross Ellenhorn PhD – Why People Don't Change
March 8th, 2022 | 46 mins 50 secs
addiction, counseling, mental health, philosophy, psychology, self-improvement, sociology
Dr. Ross Ellenhorn comes on to share his understanding and research on the fear of hope - a powerful psychological construct that can frustrate our every attempt to change.