Psychologist Nick Wignall interviews experts in the fields of psychology, mental health, and human potential to better understand how the mind works and how we can make it work for us to improve our lives in practical, meaningful ways.
In this episode of Minds & Mics , Nick chats with psychologist and author Tom Horvath about how to use functional analysis to break the cycle of self-defeating behaviors. JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NicksNewsletter → TOM'S WEBSITE & BOOKS PracticalRecovery (Website) Sex, Drugs, Gambling, and Chocolate (Book)
In this episode of Minds & Mics , Nick chats with author and mindfulness teacher Lodro Rinzler about suffering, self-doubt, expectations, and more. JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NicksNewsletter → LODRO'S WEBSITE & BOOKS LodroRinzler.com You Are Good You Are Enough (Book) EPISODE TOPICS The Buddhist concept of basic goodness The nature of self-doubt Limiting beliefs around meditation Expectation…
In this episode of Minds & Mics , Nick chats with author and adventurer Alastair Humphreys about what it means to live adventurously, the connection between adventure and mental health, microadventures, self-reinvention, and more. JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NicksNewsletter → ALASTAIR'S WEBSITE & BOOKS AlastairHumphreys.com Microadventures The Doorstep Mile EPISODE TOPICS Adventurous decision…
Nick interviews author and neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff about the psychology of curiosity. 💌 JOIN NICK'S NEWSLETTER NickWignall.com → 📙 ANNE-LAURE'S BOOK + WEBSITE Tiny Experiments → NessLabs →
In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about our favorite tips for improving mood and cultivating a healthier relationship with our emotions. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NickWignall.com → 📙 RYAN'S BOOKS Emotion Hacks → How to Deal with Angry People → Why We Get Mad →
The root causes of anxiety aren't always buried in your past... sometimes they're hiding in plain site in the present! In this episode, psychologist Nick Wignall and therapist Emma McAdam share 6 common but frequently ignored root causes of anxiety and how to work through them in your own life. Get Nick's Free Assertive Communication Cheat Sheet:…
In this episode of Minds & Mics , I chat with Dr. Ross White about the psychology of finding your purpose. Show Notes: What is purpose exactly? How purpose is different than values Why forming is better than finding purpose Do you need a purpose? When finding your purpose is avoidance Ross's 3-part framework: Get, Protect, Reset Self-compassion Learn more about Ryan and his work here: Ross White…
In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about the frequently misunderstood psychology of anger. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER NickWignall.com → 📙 RYAN'S BOOKS How to Deal with Angry People → Why We Get Mad → EPISODE TOPICS The most important misconception about anger Why anger would be considered a positive, not negative, emotion Why venting is bad for you…
In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author Oliver Burkeman about the imperfectionist mindset and how this counterintuitive idea can help with everything from perfectionism and indecisiveness to procrastination and imposter syndrome. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER The Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/newsletter/ 📙 OLIVER'S BOOK Meditations for Mortals:…
Jonny Miller shares his favorite exercise and techniques to lower chronic anxiety by regulating your nervous system. 💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTER The Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/ 😇 NICK'S ANXIETY COURSE Creating Calm: https://nickwignall.com/creating-calm 🫁 JONNY'S COURSE Nervous System Mastery: https://www.nsmastery.com