Think Act Be Podcast

Millions of people are affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD—not just those who have the condition, but their family and other loved ones. My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Belinda Seiger, who specializes in evidence-based treatment of OCD. She describes how OCD affects families, and how effective treatment can improve relationships. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Author August Turak shares insights on self-transcendence and living a purposeful life. He discusses transformative encounters, embracing love and devotion, personal growth through selflessness, making true commitments, and yearning for depth in a shallow society.

Anxiety can be extremely debilitating when it dominates a person's life. My guest this week is Dr. Joel Minden, who specializes in the treatment of all kinds of anxiety and related conditions, from panic and generalized anxiety to social phobia, PTSD, and OCD. Hear from Joel how three powerful approaches can help to loosen the grip of overwhelming emotion.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Recent research has revealed startlingly high rates of obesity among the men and women who have served our country in the military. In this week's episode, I speak with Palo Alto VA psychologist Dr. Jessica Breland about her latest research on obesity, disordered eating, and military sexual trauma among US veterans—and how she's using social media to spread the word about her findings.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Countless people struggle to see themselves in a positive light, and women face specific challenges to their self-esteem. In this week's episode I talk with licensed professional counselor Megan MacCutcheon about her Self-Esteem Workbook for Women, including what healthy self-esteem looks like, how it's different from narcissism, and how anyone can take steps toward greater self-love.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Major depression is a common condition that can severely limit a person's life. In this week's episode clinical psychologist Dr. Jay Fournier discusses his efforts to better understand the many varieties of depression by studying the brain and behavior—with the goal of maximizing treatment effectiveness. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

All of us at some point will experience the pain of loss and the grief that follows. In this week's episode, author and illustrator Brian Lies discusses his new book, The Rough Patch, which beautifully captures the complex feelings and behaviors that follow a devastating loss—and the hope that is possible.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Gaslighting is a sinister form of emotional abuse in which a person is made to doubt their own reality. In this episode I speak with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, a therapist, author, and authority on gaslighting. We explore the ins and outs of this pattern of behavior, including how to recognize it, avoid it, and break free from it. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

There are countless forms of psychotherapy available—how is a person to choose among them? In this week's episode I speak with psychiatrist Dr. Richard Summers, who specializes in psychodynamic psychotherapy. We explore the strengths and limitations of this approach, its relationship to other popular forms of therapy (especially CBT), and how it has evolved since the time of Sigmund Freud. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Many of us have a complicated relationship with food that takes away from our enjoyment of it, particularly when we're prone to emotional overeating. In this episode Arlene B. Englander shares her expertise on what leads to emotional overeating, how mindful presence can help us break the habit, and the importance of filling our lives with good things.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe