Think Act Be Podcast

Dr. James Kelley and I discuss the sometimes surprising effects of adversity, or what James calls the "crucible's gift." Life's challenges may offer the opportunity to grow in strength and compassion, ultimately allowing us to become the person we were meant to be.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Mark Powers, who specializes in research on anxiety and PTSD. Mark and I discuss the latest research on treatments for trauma, including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, yoga, and exercise, as well as the general principles of effective therapy. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Most new parents will wish at some point that their baby were sleeping more soundly. Thankfully there are proven techniques for helping young children to sleep through the night. My guest this week is psychologist and pediatric sleep specialist Dr. Jodi Mindell, who has done a tremendous amount of work to bring compassionate, science-based sleep guidance to parents who need it. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

We usually think of healing as something that comes from the outside—from doctors, medications, supplements, the right diet.... According to integrative psychiatrist Dr. Omid Naim, however, healing comes from within. In this episode Dr. Naim describes an holistic approach that not only integrates many healing traditions like medicine, yoga, and talk therapy, but that seeks to integrate mind, body, and spirit. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

The rates of conditions like anxiety and depression continue to rise, despite extremely high rates of psychiatric medication use. This week I spoke with Dr. Julia Rucklidge, a pioneer in the field of nutrition and mental health, about the role of micronutrients like vitamins and minerals in treating and preventing common psychological problems.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Anyone who's played competitive sports knows that the mental game is at least as important as the physical one. My guest this week is clinical and sport psychologist Dr. Mitch Greene, who specializes in helping athletes manage doubts, cultivate courage, improve performance, and reach their goals. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Many people are looking for ways to gain a mental edge. My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Martha Farah; as a brain scientist and pioneer in the field of neuroethics, Martha has thought a lot about ways to enhance our cognitive ability. She shares her insights on the effectiveness of stimulant medications, drugs for Alzheimer's, and direct stimulation of the brain to make healthy brains function even better. We also explore natural ways to enhance our mental abilities.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

My guest this week is Nora Whittaker Jones, a Speech Language Pathologist who is intimately acquainted with the human voice. Nora and I discussed common vocal problems like muscle tension dysphonia and the stress they can cause, especially among professionals like teachers who depend on their voice every day. Nora shared her perspective on how to care for one's voice, and how to find help when necessary.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

My guest this week is Dr. Bryce Carter, who has a fascinating background as both a highly trained practitioner and instructor of martial arts and a practicing clinical psychologist. We explored the intersection of these two disciplines, including how training in the martial arts can improve our confidence, resilience, emotional equilibrium, and relationships. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Financial trading is challenging work, requiring a high degree of focus, discipline, and analytical ability. In this week's episode I spoke with psychologist Dr. Brett Steenbarger, who specializes in the psychology of trading. Brett describes the habits of thought and action—many of them drawn from cognitive behavioral principles—that help traders perform at consistently high levels. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe