
Psychology Has It Backwards
We're offering mental health professionals a fresh look at the fundamental cause of stress and distress, and the fundamental source of cure. It's simpler than it has seemed, and the result is sustained mental well-being. Psychology has had it backwards.
Latest episodes

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Jun 1, 2024 • 29min
Episode 164: Effortless Change vs. Trying To Change
Exploring effortless change versus trying hard to change, the podcast delves into the idea that true transformation comes from within and not from external strategies. It emphasizes the importance of quieting the mind to allow new insights and direction to naturally guide us. The discussion shifts towards self-acceptance, inner peace, and the notion of finding happiness within oneself.

May 18, 2024 • 1min
Episode 163: Episode No Longer Available
Spirit, an HCEC intern, shares his journey from traditional psychology to Principles-based counseling. Topics include personal growth, spiritual transformation, challenges in education, and self-discovery through sit banks. Embracing inner exploration and spiritual guidance are key themes of this insightful episode.

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May 13, 2024 • 32min
Episode 162: What Do We Mean by "Reflection"
Exploring the power of reflection for mental well-being and personal growth. Embracing uncertainty and trusting inner guidance. Importance of quiet reflection in reducing anxiety and enhancing decision-making. Connecting with inner intelligence for clarity and insight.

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May 4, 2024 • 31min
Episode 161: Figuring It Out vs. Listening From a Quiet Mind
Exploring the shift from 'figuring it out' to quiet mind listening, trusting intuition for success, journey to inner wisdom, discovering clarity through internal insight

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Apr 27, 2024 • 31min
Episode 160: The Principles Are Not a Method, They're the Explanation of Life
Explore the power of original thoughts over relying on memory, and how wisdom can keep life fresh and interesting. Understand the shift towards positive thinking by applying underlying principles for personal transformation. Delve into creative problem-solving in statistical analysis and mastering thoughts for personal growth. Discover how understanding thoughts can lead to freedom and transformative change in life.

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Apr 20, 2024 • 32min
Episode 159: Dreams: Daymares and Nightmares
Delving into dreams and nightmares, the podcast discusses how our daytime experiences can influence our dreams at night. It explores the idea that happiness comes from consciousness, not just dream analysis. The hosts emphasize maintaining a healthy mind over analyzing dreams for deep insights. They also touch on the role of wisdom during sleep and how dreams can inspire creativity and aid in emotional healing through poetry.

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Apr 13, 2024 • 32min
Episode 158: Shutting Down Our Old Thinking
Exploring the power of low mood thinking and the need to turn away from negative thoughts, understanding that thoughts hold no power unless we give it to them. Emphasizing the importance of recognizing setbacks in mental health as opportunities for growth, and staying connected to inner well-being to avoid unproductive patterns.

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Mar 30, 2024 • 29min
Episode 157: Mistaking Creating Our Experience of Reality for "Manifesting"
Exploring the difference between manifesting reality and wishful thinking, the power of positive mindset, seizing opportunities by being present, the influence of thoughts on health, and embracing life's spontaneity and living in the present moment.

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Mar 23, 2024 • 29min
Episode 156: Always Seeing Something New
When we recognize the simplicity of living in the now, following our wisdom as things come to mind, we live at peace. We benefit from a flow of insight which allows us to see more clearly our own power to think and create our experience of reality and understand life. We learn as we go, finding the lessons and blessings in disappointment as well as in great outcomes. We are inspired by fresh thought, and we start to see that we can't figure things out or force a plan to work out; but we always get the thought we need when it's needed and we are guided through life. When we ruminate about the past or worry about the future, we accidentally abandon our natural peace of mind to things outside our control.Support the show

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Mar 9, 2024 • 31min
Episode 155: Changing Our Minds
The podcast delves into changing our minds by understanding the nature of thoughts and letting go of habitual patterns. It explores the power of shifting perspectives, mindset changes for personal growth, and the influence of thought patterns on decision-making and well-being. The importance of empathy, diverse viewpoints, and reframing problems is highlighted for transformative shifts in counseling.