

Psychology Has It Backwards
Christine Heath and Judy Sedgeman
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.
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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.

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Mar 2, 2024 • 31min
Episode 154: Separate Realities
Explore how each individual creates their own reality through the power of thinking, highlighting the importance of understanding diverse perspectives in relationships. Learn how altering mindset can lead to personal growth and reality shifts, emphasizing the subjective nature of thoughts and the unique experience of life for each individual.

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Feb 24, 2024 • 30min
Episode 153: The Principles Are Not a Thing
Exploring the transformative paradigm shift in psychology towards viewing individuals as inherently healthy, emphasizing personalized connections for transformative insights, appreciating unique viewpoints for personal growth, and understanding mental well-being as gradual improvement through individual work.

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Feb 17, 2024 • 31min
Episode 152: Levels of Understanding the Illusion of Thought
Explore the concept of levels of understanding in realizing that everything is thought and gaining insights to shift perspectives beyond current thinking. Discover the transformative power of self-reflection and evolution in overcoming personal struggles, emphasizing the importance of insight, resilience, and continuous self-improvement. Embrace the idea of transcending thoughts for peace by letting go of unhelpful thoughts and understanding the ever-changing nature of life.

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Feb 10, 2024 • 34min
Episode 151: Taking Things Personally
Learn how understanding the power of thought can help us not take things personally and listen to others without judgment. Explore personal experiences and reflections on not internalizing criticism. Discover the importance of seeing things impersonally, and how growing up in a non-personal environment shaped one's perspective. Hear about challenging experiences in journalism and the journey of learning to not take things personally.

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Feb 3, 2024 • 31min
Episode 150: The Weakness of Positive Thinking
The podcast explores the weaknesses of positive thinking and the power of changing one's state of mind. It emphasizes the importance of living from a place of security and inner wisdom rather than temporarily changing beliefs. Negative thinking and its impact on perception of reality are also discussed.

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Jan 27, 2024 • 33min
Episode 149: The Principles Are Alive, Not Theoretical
The podcast explores the Principles that describe the way creation works. It emphasizes the power of our thoughts in shaping our experiences and highlights the importance of understanding our own wisdom and resilience. The hosts discuss the universality of psychological principles and the transformative power of innate health. They also discuss the misconception of changing others through love and emphasize taking responsibility for our own well-being.