The Mental Health Boot Camp Podcast

Episode 40: "Together" and Loneliness

Our first Book Club installment was a discussion of U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's book "Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World." We talked about solitude vs loneliness, building connected communities, and our critique of the book, which was minimal. We also announced our next book club book, to be discussed in 5 weeks, which is Edith Eger's "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life" 

#MHBCPBC #Loneliness #Together #VivekMurthy #Solitude #BookClub #EdithEger #TheGift

@Vivek_murthy

 

Episode 39: Supporting Family with Mental Health Challenges

How do you support a family member who is going through mental health challenges? How can you talk with them about it, guide them to help, handle resistance, and support them once they are in treatment? This complex topic took some unpacking, but was more straightforward than Brooke's original question about aliens and time travel. Don't forget the book club starting next week!

@TruEarthLaundry #NAMI @Surgeon_General @DrGaborMate #support #family #mentalhealth #therapyhelps #listening

Our book club selection: https://www.amazon.com/Together-Connection-Performance-Greater-Happiness/dp/0062913298/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1619158822&sr=8-1

Episode 38: Social Anxiety

Social Anxiety. Why do we have it, and what can we do about it? What is its relationship to shyness and introversion? After revisiting our first book club (on 4/29/21: Together by Dr. Vivek Murthy) we dove into the potential roots of social anxiety, how it is related to issues that look similar, and what people can do about it on their own and with a therapist. 

#socialanxiety #shyness #introversion #together @vivek_murthy  #relaxation #mindfulness #trauma #therapy #ACES #evolution #CBT #psychodynamic

Episode 36: Grief Revisited w Denis Boyd

Our favorite pinch-hitter Denis Boyd returns to share his wisdom about grief. Are there really stages of grief? What does healthy and unhealthy grief look like? How can we cope with grief? What helps or hinders the grieving process? All this and more on a jam-packed episode of the #MentalHealthBootCampPodcast !

#Grief #StagesofGrief #deathanddying #Covid19 #KublerRoss #DavidKessler #psychotherapy #lettinggo #numbing

Kelly McGonigal - How to Make Stress Your Friend

Brene Brown - The Power of Vulnerability

Dan Gilbert - The Surprising Science of Happiness

David Kessler - Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief

Ryan interviews David Kessler

John Cleese roasts Graham Chapman...at his funeral

 

 

 

Episode 35: Book Recommendations

What are your go-to book recommendations for clients? Also, what resources were impactful for you during your growth as a clinician? After a spirited discussion of spring foliage in our respective latitudes, we jumped into books. So many books. Maybe we should start a book club? Yes, I mixed up Mark Manson with Marc Maron. My bad. 

#cherryblossom #jacaranda #amoebaofweeness #selfhelp #bookclub #introvert #empath #10000hours #Bodykeepsthescore #OliverSacks #Addiction #untangled #Borderline #narcissist #Meaning #lovelanguages #wholebrainchildn #HSP #Yalom #Self-care #AtomicHabits #obstacleistheway #Narcissism #RoadLessTraveled #DeepWork #Mindset #Gottman #Imago #EFT #PassionateMarriage #PowerofNow #Self-Destruction #Resilience

Quiet by Susan Cain

Introvert Advantage by Marti Olsen Laney

Empath Survival Guide by Judith Orloff

Peak by Anders Erikson

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce Perry

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks

The Globolization of Addiction by Bruce Alexander

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate

Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

Untangled by Lisa Damour

The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha

Surviving a Borderline Parent by Kimberlee Roth

Unbearable Lightness by Portia de Rossi

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

The Whole-Brain Child by Dan Siegel and Tina Bryson

Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron

The Gift of Therapy by Irvin Yalom

The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care by Anna Borges

Atomic Habits by Adam Grant

The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holliday

The Narcissistic Family by Pressman & Pressman

The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck

Deep Work by Cal Newport

Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne

Lost Connections by Johann Hari

Mindset by Carol Dweck

Being and Loving by Althea Horner

Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman

Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix

Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson

Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch

Know My Name by Chanel Miller

Take Control of Your Lifes by Mel Robbins

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Mindsight by Dan Siegel

Better Results by Scott Miller

A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer

Treating Self-Destructive Behavior in Trauma Survivors by Lisa Ferentz

Love's Executioner by Irvin Yalom

Roadmap to Resilience by Donald Meichenbaum

 

Episode 34: Anxiety

Anxiety! Why do we have it, and what can we do about it? Should we avoid, soothe, or face anxiety? When do we know it’s time to seek help? After a brief discussion about lördagsgodis, the Swedish tradition of eating candy on Saturday, we dive into the #1 most common psychological condition. Listen in for a variety of views, approaches, and Brooke's pronunciation of Swedish words. 

#Anxiety #Stress #Fear #EMDR #Exposure #CBT #Psychodynamic #lördagsgodis #Sabertoothedtiger #trauma #distortions #connection #medication #stpatricksday

Candy on Saturday: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/lordagsgodis-swedish-candy-saturdays

Stumbling on Happiness: https://www.amazon.com/Stumbling-Happiness-Daniel-Gilbert/dp/1400077427

Whiskey in the Jar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlWTASnnft4

Episode 33: Perfectionism

What is perfectionism? What causes it and what purpose does it serve? And most importantly, what can we do about it? Jo and Ryan start off alone and are ambushed by Denis Boyd in this lively, imperfect, grace-filled episode. 

#Perfectionism #Excellence #Grace #Shame #ConditionalLove #CriticalVoice #Insecurity #Anxiety #Psychology #Psychotherapy #CBT #Adler #DenisBoyd

Janina Fisher books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Janina-Fisher/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJanina+Fisher

Denis Boyd website: https://www.denisboyd.com

 

Episode 32: The Mind-Body Connection

What is the mind-body connection? How does it relate to our mental health and overall well being and what is important for people to understand when it comes to this connection? And what is a psychosomatic illness? As we near a year of the pandemic, some exploration of the physical manifestations of stress seems appropriate. Take a deep breath, stretch your muscles, and join us. 

#mind-body #psychosomatic #somatic #feelings #vanderkolk #butterfliesinthestomach #drinkpop #ambush #psychotherapynetworker

Psychotherapy Networker Virtual Symposium: https://www.psychnetworker.org/2021/

The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

Let's Get Physical (thanks, Jo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWz9VN40nCA

 

 

Episode 31: Self-Destructive Behavio[u]r (TW)

Trigger Warning: this episode includes some examples and descriptions of self-destructive behavior. If this feels unsafe for you, feel free to skip the episode or make sure you have healthy coping mechanisms or supportive people nearby.

Self destructive behaviour. What is it? Why do people do it? What can you do to reduce it? Following some Zoom filter fun and a discussion of the pronunciation of "foyer," we dive into the world of self-harm, why some people use it to cope with distressing emotions, and what we can do about it. There is hope for change. 

#selfdestructivebehavior #selfharm #foyer #triggerwarning #lisaferentz @FerentzInstitut 

Lisa Ferentz books: https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Ferentz/e/B005SXT2Q2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Stages of Change: https://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/mph-modules/sb/behavioralchangetheories/behavioralchangetheories6.html

Polyvagal theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvagal_theory

www.mentalhealthbootcamp.com 20% off code: TimeForChange

Contact Us: info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com

Episode 30: Happiness

Why all the focus on happiness in popular media? Is it possible to feel happy more often? How can we do that? What is the downside to all this happiness stuff? After spending a few minutes actually talking about www.mentalhealthbootcamp.com , our product that we never mention, we dive into happiness, a pleasant, misunderstood, and perhaps overvalued component of life.

#happiness #mentalhealthbootcamp #emotions #statevstrait #LostConnections #ViktorFrankl #meaning #contentment #joy #seligman #positivepsychology

Lost Connections book: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Connections-Uncovering-Depression-Unexpected/dp/163286830X

Man's Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=man%27s+search+for+meaning&qid=1613719016&s=books&sr=1-1

Mental Health Boot Camp: www.mentalhealthbootcamp.com

Contact: info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com

 

Episode 29: Navigating Differences of Opinion

Communication and connection among friends, family, colleagues, and community members can be strained by strong sentiments. How can we improve communication and connection with someone with different views? Is it possible to change someone’s views? If so, how? Also, we tackle the enduring debate: pineapple on pizza, or not? 

#conspiracytheory #communication #connection #politics #polarization #pineappleonpizza #JordanPeterson #AuntSally

Ryan and Jonathan Haidt: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/246/point-of-view

Jordan Peterson interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcjxSThD54

Pineapple on pizza: https://www.goodfood.com.au/eat-out/news/why-do-so-many-people-find-pineapple-on-pizza-offensive-20190424-h1dqrc

Episode 28: OCD w Martin Hsia

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? What does it look like, what problems can it produce, and how is it treated? And how is it different from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder? All of these questions and more answered by our esteemed guest, psychologist and OCD specialist Dr. Martin Hsia of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of Southern California. Thank you, Martin, for one of our best ambushes ever!

@cbtsocal https://www.instagram.com/cbtsocal/ #OCD #OCPD #ERP #obsession #compulsion #skyslide

Martin's website: https://cbtsocal.com

Martin's Moments of Meaning talk #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ8sfw30tvQ&feature=emb_title

Martin's Moments of Meaning talk #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFXXsl76gHY

Episode 27: Personality Disorders

What are personality disorders? How are they different from other mental health diagnoses? Another hot topic ambush from Brooke! Join us as we dive into narcissistic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder and several others to understand what they are, why they develop, and what treatment looks like. 

#BellLetsTalk #personalitydisorder #NPD #BPD #DBT #Graupel #narcissism #borderline #caseofthethursdays #TheTish

On narcissism (Ryan's interview): https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2512/point-of-view/ba4c7a40-3619-46fc-bb3b-241545247912/OIM

Marsha Linehan's memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Life-Worth-Living-Memoir/dp/0812984994/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=marsha+linehan&qid=1611904560&sr=8-3

DBT training manual: https://www.amazon.com/DBT®-Skills-Training-Manual-Second/dp/1462516998/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/141-5683375-4724157?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1462516998&pd_rd_r=aa322420-27fe-43af-9fe6-653a5b02b04b&pd_rd_w=vqGSb&pd_rd_wg=BKvpg&pf_rd_p=f325d01c-4658-4593-be83-3e12ca663f0e&pf_rd_r=44J4SYPCH4BQT2BXPDR0&psc=1&refRID=44J4SYPCH4BQT2BXPDR0

I Hate You, Don't Leave Me: https://www.amazon.com/Hate-You-Dont-Leave-Understanding-Personality/dp/0399536213/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NIGSS8OBS6SP&dchild=1&keywords=i+dont+hate+you+dont+leave+me&qid=1611904695&s=books&sprefix=I+hate+you+d%2Cstripbooks%2C208&sr=1-1

Stop Walking on Eggshells: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Walking-Eggshells-Borderline-Personality/dp/1684036895/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3BY28QJI70UXC&dchild=1&keywords=stop+walking+on+eggshells&qid=1611904733&s=books&sprefix=stop+walking+%2Cstripbooks%2C213&sr=1-3

 

Episode 26: Mentors

What's the deal with mentors? What do they do and how can they help you? How do you find one?  Have you had experience with or as a mentor? We discuss all things mentoring as well as Vancouver snow days, American politics, and Rotary. 

#mentor #mentoring #coaching #consulting #supervision #therapy #malcolmgladwell #andersericsson #expertise #bigbrothersbigsisters #rotary

Ericcson on expertise: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise/dp/1531864880

Outliers by Gladwell:https://www.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316017930

Big Brothers Big Sisters: https://www.bbbs.org

Rotary: https://www.rotary.org/en

Episode 25: Dreams

Last week we talked about daydreams.... this week let’s talk about the dreams we have night. What are dreams? Can it be helpful to reflect on and interpret dreams? And what can be done to help with nightmares? We each have different perspectives on this one, so polite debate ensues. Send your dream to info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com and we'll do our best to interpret it (anonymously, of course)!

#dreams #dreaminterpretation #Freud #Jung #dayresidue #couchto5K 

Episode 24: Dissociation, Zone Out, or Daydream?

Daydreaming, zoning out, and dissociation. What are the differences and when is there a cause for concern? In our first #viral episode of 2021 we examine those times when we're not fully present, for better or worse, by choice or not. Of course we mentioned the relationship between trauma and dissociation. We also dip into 2021 fatigue, our shared love of France, and Ryan's boring lectures. 

#dissociation #trauma #daydream #zoneout #spaceout #PrimalFear #TheMajestic #latin

website: www.mentalhealthbootcamp.com

contact: info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com

Episode 23: Perseverance in 2020

Reflection time! Looking back on 2020, what themes did we notice in our clients (both positive and negative)? What were the common challenges? How did clients persevere? How can people move through the next few months? All of this along with New Year's Eve traditions and an exploration of the psyche of Olaf from Frozen. 

#2020 #Perseverance #Coping #Emotion #Olaf #NewYearsEve

Contact: info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com

Episode 22: Screen Time w Joe Dilley

The MHBCP is thrilled to be ambushed by Dr. Joe Dilley, screen time expert and author of The Game is Playing Your Kid. What is the best way to manage screens with kids? How much should we monitor their online activities? If they're on computers for school, how can we limit their social time? Is internet addiction a real thing? All of these questions and more as we hosted our very first guest. (It really was an ambush, btw. Only Ryan knew about this.)

#screentime #teens #tweens #kids #onlineaddiction #dontgetplayed #gaming #moderation

The book: www.dontgetplayed.com

coupon code: LACEUP for 20% off

Joe's website: www.synergypsychological.com

contact us: info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthbootcamp/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthbootcamp/

 

Episode 21: Preventing Burnout

What is burnout? How can we distinguish it from just being tired or stressed? What can we do about it? Burnout is one of the top mental health issues from 2020, impacting work, family, even physical wellbeing. We also discuss mummering, a practice that may bring a few nightmares to our yuletide. 

#burnout #stress #exhaustion #mentalhealth #mummering #Newfoundland

website: www.mentalhealthbootcamp.com

contact: info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com 

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Episode 20: Anger

Anger! What is it? When is it problematic? What can I do to manage it? Can anger be beneficial? All of this as well as a recap of Ryan's trip to Italy this morning, a review of Vancouver weather, and swapping stories of underage cigar smoking (send yours to Info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com). The MHBC Podcast is ready to expand, let's spread the word!

#anger #rage #timeout #mentalhealth #cigars #Italy #checkinwithyourpile

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https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthbootcamp/

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Viktor Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl-ebook/dp/B009U9S6FI