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Our Favorite Mental Health Podcast Episodes of the Month [May 2024]

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Dive into the latest episode of our monthly blog series and see what we’ve been listening to! Discover a curated selection of engaging podcasts handpicked by our team, covering a range of topics from mental health and personal growth to mindfulness and self-care. Stay tuned for our upcoming monthly releases, where we’ll spotlight new episodes that our clients may find insightful and beneficial for their well-being. Keep your ears open and your mind engaged with our recommended podcast picks!

Hidden Brain : Why Conversations Go Wrong

“Do you ever struggle to communicate with your mom? Or feel like you and your spouse sometimes speak different languages? In the final episode of our “Mind Reading 2.0” series, we bring back one of our favorite conversations, with linguist Deborah Tannen. She shows how our conversational styles can cause unintended conflicts, and what we can do to communicate more effectively with the people in our lives.”

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10% Happier : This Episode Will Make You Stronger

In this episode, Sister Dang Nghiem, a nun in the Plum Village tradition and disciple of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, discusses the challenges of being human and the impermanence we all face. Born in Vietnam during the war and experiencing significant loss, she eventually became a doctor in the US before becoming a nun. Sister D shares her story and explores The Five Strengths of Applied Zen Buddhism: trust, diligence, mindfulness, concentration, and insight. The episode includes a content warning for sensitive topics such as death, mental illness, and sexual abuse.

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Stuck Not Broken: You’re Thinking, Not Feeling

Stuck Not Broken is the first podcast built on clearly teaching the Polyvagal Theory. The host makes ideas easy to understand and applying it to your healing. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist that makes the science of connection easily understood and accessible to anyone. He created the Polyvagal Trauma Relief System and is the author of Trauma & The Polyvagal Paradigm.

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HubermanLab Podcast: Finding Your Purpose

In this episode, Robert Greene discusses finding life purpose. Additionally, he delves into learning from experiences, power dynamics in relationships, finding romantic partners, improving self-awareness, anxiety and creativity. He also shares insights from his recent stroke about motivation and appreciation for life. Listeners gain guidance on building a purposeful life and enhancing relationships.

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