Psychological flexibility expert Dr. Steven Hayes discusses the power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in hacking our thoughts, building habits aligned with our values, and achieving psychological freedom. He explores the importance of setting values-based goals, navigating the modern world, and catching and observing our thoughts. The episode provides actionable steps and additional resources for listeners to apply these concepts to their own lives.

The podcast delves into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), comparing its efficacy to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) across various conditions. Dr. Steven Hayes discusses the evolution of Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and its impact on therapy techniques. It explores the deep-rooted connection between learning, cooperation, and evolutionary success, emphasizing psychological flexibility through therapy processes and embracing acceptance for personal growth. The podcast also touches on the importance of empathy, genuine connection, and exploring spiritual wisdom in different traditions.

In this conversation, Dr. Steven Hayes, a renowned author and expert in psychological flexibility, shares profound insights on navigating life's rapid changes. He discusses how mental health labels can trap us and how past traumas can affect our present relationships. Hayes emphasizes the importance of acceptance and commitment in fostering resilience. He introduces concepts from his book 'A Liberated Mind,' offering listeners practical tools for enhancing mental adaptability. Get ready to rethink vulnerability and connection!

Explore core yearnings that guide behavior, the role of agency and purpose in life, embracing a range of emotions, staying present for value-driven actions. Learn how yearnings can be misdirected and harnessed for better living. Delve into belonging, competence, embracing emotions, and mindfulness through physical activities.

Dr. Steven Hayes, founder of ACT, joins the host to discuss psychological flexibility in supporting mindful drinking. They explore overcoming struggles, values alignment, and integrating ACT with recovery traditions. The conversation includes skateboarding parallels to life and insights on psychological flexibility for personal growth.

Explore Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Steven Hayes, focusing on psychological flexibility and living a vital life. Dive into cognitive distortions and the importance of embracing pain. Learn about the evolution of cognitive behavioral therapies and integrating Eastern wisdom traditions. Discover the six core processes of cognitive flexibility and how to navigate mental battles with drama in life. Choose to live a vital life through values and commitment.

Angela Duckworth, an expert on grit, Laura Huang, a scholar on success, storyteller John Livesay, and clinical psychologist Steven Hayes share powerful insights on overcoming self-doubt. They discuss the vital difference between talent and effort, emphasizing that grit—passion combined with perseverance—is key to success. The guests elaborate on breaking down goals to make them achievable, trusting intuition, and confronting fears to pave the way for personal growth. They highlight how resilience and social skills can effectively navigate life's challenges.

Dr Steven Hayes, a Nevada Foundation Professor in Behavior Analysis, discusses process-based therapy, psychiatric medications, and global issues related to mental health. The topics covered include the role of medications in mental health, the concept of chemical imbalance, understanding human differences, metaphors of strength, process-based therapy, limitations of behavior activation, exploring psychedelic therapy, and empowering clinicians.

Dr. Steven Hayes, co-founder of ACT, discusses living a process-based life, the six core processes of psychological flexibility, the importance of family and understanding old age, achieving personal growth through perseverance, and the power of processes in therapy and personal growth, including the use of psychological flexibility and mindfulness in a World Health Organization trial with refugees.

In this engaging conversation, Ralph Waldo Emerson, a pioneer of transcendentalism, Steven Hayes, a leading psychologist in acceptance and commitment therapy, and Phil Stutz, an innovative psychiatrist, delve into the art of resilience. They share riveting stories from a chess tournament, illustrating the emotional rollercoaster of competition. The trio discusses how swift recovery from mistakes, akin to chess strategies, can transform setbacks into growth opportunities, emphasizing mental toughness and the life lessons embedded in the game.