In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Steve Hayes, the founder of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). We talk about everything from the importance of psychological flexibility and emotional tolerance to the future of psychotherapy and what to look for in a great therapist.

Show Notes

Psychological flexibility
Psychological rigidity
Social anxiety and panic attacks
Where does self-judgment and negative self-talk come from?
The psychological function of religion and wisdom traditions
Emotional tolerance
3rd wave behavior therapy, process-based therapy, and the future of psychotherapy
What to look for in a good therapist
2nd wave humanistic therapy

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