Talking Emotions
Talking Emotions is a podcast centered on exploring theory, research, and practice on the importance of emotional growth. This podcast is for teenagers, young adults, and parents and mental health providers that support them. The goal is to explore important ideas to improve interpersonal relationships and personal well being.
To suggest ideas for new episodes on Talking Emotions visit the website: https://present-mind.org/podcast/
Episodes
16 episodes
E16: The Power of Art: Art Therapy in Schools
Leslie highlights the benefits and process of using Art Therapy in school settings. She starts by opening up about her process on writing and personal journey to finding art therapy. In the conversation, we explore the benefits of art therapy a...
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Episode 16
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1:08:03
E15: Empathy, Can It Be Taught?
Dr. Davis explores the practical application of empathy. She highlights stories from her extensive research on empathy and how it is use to facilitate better practitioner-patient relationships to improve healthcare. She highlights how this is c...
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1:16:44
E14: Creativity & Process w/ ShowYouSuck (In Practice)
ShowYouSuck talks about the power of curiosity . This episode continues conversations about different approaches to heal from trauma. She shares her story and explains how indigenous wisdom can be a guide to process difficult life experiences a...
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Episode 14
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52:58
E13: Curiosity To Heal From Trauma
Mairead talks about the power of curiosity . This episode continues conversations about different approaches to heal from trauma. She shares her story and explains how indigenous wisdom can be a guide to process difficult life experiences and h...
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1:32:19
E12: Somatic Breathing & The Power of Intention
Elizabeth Torres leads a conversation on the power of breathing. She also opens out about her journey into meditation, and how her intention led to deepening of her practice. We'll connect the sensation and discovering the body to its connectio...
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Episode 12
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1:17:09
E11: Forest Bathing: Exploring Nature, Breathing, and The Senses
Kathleen Skoller leads a conversation about the power of nature, and its connection to wellness. She talks lost of emerging research, which connects to the older practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Guest:Kathleen Skoller
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1:13:55
E10: Purpose & Happiness w/ Chef Jeff Wang (In Practice)
This is the 2nd In Practice Episode! Chef Jeff Wang talks about a life of purpose, and his decision to leave accounting to become a chef. He talks purpose, experiences, and happiness, connecting ideas from Dr. Bowers episode in a lived experien...
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Episode 10
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47:34
E9: Purpose & Happiness
Dr. Bower explores the connection of purpose to living a life of happiness. We will unpack the importance of considering happiness for yourself vs. connecting with others. Some surprising research will give insights into how you can to live a m...
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50:52
E8: Neuroscience on Anxiety
Dr. Luke unpacks a number of concepts around the neuroscience of anxiety. We dive into understanding how the brain functions around fear and anxiety. Guest:Chad Luke holds a Ph.D. in counselor education from the Univers...
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Episode 8
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1:21:00
E7: Constructing Emotions & Their Value for Our Lives
Dr. Wilkinson explores two theories for constructing emotions and their value in interpreting emotions. We pull apart key ideas of each theory to explore how they can me utilized for improving our emotional lives.Guest:Dr. Brett ...
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1:06:39
E6: Marijuana & It's Myths
Dr. Becker leads a conversation about marijuana and its myths. He explores the decades of research that he compiled in his book, Whoa Dude. We discuss common myths and important ideas when considering how to approach use, regardless if its in a...
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Episode 6
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1:06:11
E5 - Creatorhood and Synchronicity: A Beatmakers Walk with Creativity (In Practice)
Dalton Welsh is 1/2 of the beatmaking collaborative Open Contact. He opens up about creativity, synchronicity, and connection as a beatmaker. Through the practice of mindfulness, Open Contact explores processing emotion and connection. This is ...
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1:00:04
E4: Motivation & Emotions
Dr. Mary Lamia talks motivation. She explores the connection of emotions to getting things done. In this conversation, Dr. Lamia articulates how emotions are pivotal for understanding how to motivate yourself and navigate through life's d...
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Episode 4
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56:25
E3: Pedagogy of Joy
Tom James highlights different practices that influence his school's continued emphasis on a 'pedagogy of joy.' From his perspective as assistant division head, he explores ideas and practices to increase joy in schools.Guest:Tom...
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Episode 3
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51:36