# dr ryan — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dr ryan. Page: Feed: --- ## [Salary Transparency and ACEP's Compensation Survey with Dr. Rob Anderson](https://acep-frontline.captivate.fm) _2026-08-17 · ACEP Frontline_ On this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton is joined by Dr. Rob Anderson, clinician co-founder of Marit Health, to discuss the ACEP Emergency Physician Compensation Survey and why salary transparency matters for every stage of an emergency physician’s career. The conversation explores the limitations of broad regional averages and the value of current, local data that reflects… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/85f68d0e-28ed-4d7f-bfb6-969c0b4a323b.mp3) ## Jesus' Prayer for Unity _2026-08-16 · Kingsland Sermons_ Dr. Ryan Rush | John 17:20-23 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878253/episodes/19661230-jesus-prayer-for-unity.mp3) ## [Aortic Dissection Decision Tool with Dr. Rob Ohle and Brian Brantley](https://acep-frontline.captivate.fm) _2026-08-10 · ACEP Frontline_ On this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton is joined by Dr. Rob Ohle and aortic dissection survivor Brian Brantley for a discussion on one of emergency medicine's most challenging diagnoses. Through Brian's powerful firsthand account of surviving a Type A aortic dissection, the conversation highlights the importance of recognizing that acute aortic syndromes rarely read the textbook. Dr.… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/891951fb-cf09-4faa-a741-aed93bae9988.mp3) ## #081 - Decision Making with Dr. Barry Schwartz _2026-08-10 · Dr. Ryan Moyer · Why Do We Do That?_ In this episode, Barry Schwartz explores why making a good decision isn't always as simple as weighing the pros and cons. We discuss why trying to find the "best" option can sometimes leave us worse off, when we should trust our judgment instead of the numbers, and why having so many choices today can make even simple decisions feel overwhelming. Along the way, Barry offers a different way to… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/51824119632075251cbefb98b66baaa631a860a94cbf3fb08d9b83389b278e05/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NGZkMWQ2My1jY2M5LTQ1MGItYTRlZS1iMjJhZDcyYzA4NGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYwMDU0ZGI0MTQyMDlmZjY5ZDRjMDEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3MzhlMjlhMzc4NTFhODllYWExNDhhL3doeS1kby13ZS1kby10aGF0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi04LTVfXzIxLTI1LTI5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3) ## What it Means to be Sent _2026-08-09 · Kingsland Sermons_ Dr. Ryan Rush | John 17:15-19 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878253/episodes/19625988-what-it-means-to-be-sent.mp3) ## [ACEP Advocacy Win for Physicians with Dr. Tony Cirillo](https://acep-frontline.captivate.fm) _2026-08-03 · ACEP Frontline_ On this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton chats with ACEP President Dr. Tony Cirillo to discuss a major advocacy victory that reinforces one of the core principles of emergency medicine: physician-led emergency care. The conversation explores the collaborative efforts between ACEP, state chapters, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Surgeons that resulted in… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/de0e5ea2-10ed-42db-a728-fd1e2fdba22e.mp3) ## Secrets for the Suffering _2026-08-02 · Kingsland Sermons_ Dr. Ryan Rush | John 16:29-32 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878253/episodes/19592994-secrets-for-the-suffering.mp3) ## [The Naloxone Project with Dr. Anderson and Dr. Neuenschwander](https://acep-frontline.captivate.fm) _2026-07-30 · ACEP Frontline_ On this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton sits down with Drs. Stephen Anderson and James "Big Jim" Neuenschwander for a powerful conversation on expanding access to recovery resources for patients with opioid use disorder. The discussion highlights the critical role emergency departments play in initiating medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), providing naloxone, and creating… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/55b90ecd-a063-447d-a39d-6e9a4142c8e7.mp3) ## [Building Outside the ED Alt Care Models with Dr. Erik Blutinger](https://acep-frontline.captivate.fm) _2026-07-27 · ACEP Frontline_ On this episode of ACEP Frontline, Dr. Ryan Stanton sits down with Dr. Erik Blutinger during the ACEP Partner Collaborative to discuss how emergency medicine is expanding beyond the traditional walls of the emergency department. As healthcare continues to evolve, emergency physicians are uniquely positioned to meet patients where they are, whether through community-based care, mobile health… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4e8d2b69-5df4-442f-9f42-20de9b7d999f.mp3) ## The Promised Holy Spirit _2026-07-26 · Kingsland Sermons_ Bobby Cooley | John 14:18-31 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878253/episodes/19557128-the-promised-holy-spirit.mp3) ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GpIKVKJneB3t) _2026-07-26 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Peripartum Emergencies and Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Anna Engeln](https://acep-frontline.captivate.fm) _2026-07-20 · ACEP Frontline_ Recorded at the 4th Annual Colorado ACEP Leadership Symposium and EM: High Risk – Can't Miss Conference in Beaver Creek, this episode of ACEP Frontline features a presentation by Dr. Anna Engeln on the recognition and management of peripartum emergencies, with a special focus on peripartum cardiomyopathy. While postpartum patients are encountered less frequently in many emergency departments, they… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/26732339-b1a1-4e6d-938d-5657596f2fef.mp3) ## The Joy of Abiding _2026-07-19 · Kingsland Sermons_ Dr. Ryan Rush | John 15:1-8 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878253/episodes/19520766-the-joy-of-abiding.mp3) ## #080 - Parenting & ADHD with Ryan Wexelblatt _2026-07-13 · Dr. Ryan Moyer · Why Do We Do That?_ In this episode, Ryan Wexelblatt shares insights on behavioral interventions for children with ADHD, focusing on practical strategies for parents to support emotional regulation, motivation, and behavior management both at home and outside. Discover how understanding the ADHD brain can transform parenting approaches and foster better outcomes for kids. keywords ADHD, parenting, behavioral… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d9ecb59e668dd512239fd15f909c3b7ec4ba9ed1422abfca3709e65a5f00cb2d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlYzllOGQ2Yy1kMTA5LTRiZjEtYjAzYS1iODVjYjg0MWU2NjYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYwMDU0ZGI0MTQyMDlmZjY5ZDRjMDEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1MDRjMjNjYmYzMDk1YzU2M2NhN2Q3L3doeS1kby13ZS1kby10aGF0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTEwX18zLTM0LTI3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3) ## [AI Now and Things to Come with Dr. Jesse Pines](https://acep-frontline.captivate.fm) _2026-07-13 · ACEP Frontline_ Recorded at the Colorado ACEP EM: High Risk – Do Not Miss Conference in Beaver Creek, this episode of ACEP Frontline hosted by Dr. Ryan Stanton features a presentation from Dr. Jesse Pines on the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in emergency medicine. AI is already changing the way emergency physicians document, interpret data, communicate, and make clinical decisions, but where is… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aa231511-85f8-4bb5-b556-748f3551643c.mp3) ## Are There many Paths to God? _2026-07-12 · Kingsland Sermons_ Todd Pendergrass | John 14:1-6 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878253/episodes/19488113-are-there-many-paths-to-god.mp3) ## [Illinois Wins and Hosting ACEP26 with Dr. Kristen Donaldson](https://acep-frontline.captivate.fm) _2026-07-09 · ACEP Frontline_ Recorded from the right field seats during a Chicago White Sox game, this special short episode of ACEP Frontline features Dr. Ryan Stanton with Illinois ACEP President Dr. Kristen Donaldson. The conversation highlights recent legislative victories that are strengthening emergency medicine and improving patient care across Illinois, while offering insights into the advocacy efforts that made those… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ead61a71-6df8-44ed-b3c4-ac19fc57fee1.mp3) ## [Pre-Hospital Whole Blood with Dr. Scott Branney](https://acep-frontline.captivate.fm) _2026-07-06 · ACEP Frontline_ Recorded at the Colorado ACEP High Risk: Do Not Miss Conference in Beaver Creek, this episode of ACEP Frontline features Dr. Ryan Stanton and a presentation by Dr. Scott Branney on a growing trend in trauma and resuscitation, prehospital whole blood. As more EMS systems adopt whole blood programs, the discussion explores the evidence supporting earlier transfusion, the impact on patients with… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9ae17f1d-966f-44bf-81c3-a1d7782c8b2e.mp3) ## Righteousness Exalts a Nation _2026-07-05 · Kingsland Sermons_ Dr. Ryan Rush | Proverbs 14:34 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878253/episodes/19452675-righteousness-exalts-a-nation.mp3) ## Happy 4th of July! _2026-07-02 · Dr. Ryan Moyer · Why Do We Do That?_ Happy 4th of July! I am pleased to announce that I am in the process of migrating to a new podcast platform. While there may be some technical issues along the way, this change will allow me to focus more on VIDEO CONTENT. Stay tuned for more updated! [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e5130870d242ddbb32407699c215570f0daafc7baee771d4da41fad867cc7cd2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiOWVhODkxOC1lZWU5LTRmMjItOTljZC1kYjAxN2NjMDNkY2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYwMDU0ZGI0MTQyMDlmZjY5ZDRjMDEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0NjhhOWEzNTU3MWM5MjRiMDhhMTZhL3doeS1kby13ZS1kby10aGF0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTJfXzE3LTU4LTE4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3) ## [Caring for Those in Custody with Dr. Alice Bukhman](https://acep-frontline.captivate.fm) _2026-06-29 · ACEP Frontline_ Recorded at the 2026 Massachusetts ACEP Annual Meeting, this episode of ACEP Frontline features Dr. Ryan Stanton in conversation with Dr. Alice Bukhman on the unique challenges of caring for patients in custody. Emergency physicians frequently care for individuals who arrive under law enforcement supervision, creating situations where patient rights, medical ethics, safety, and legal… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/55570ab0-8520-4e1f-a67a-7f243c8f08d7.mp3) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NRiaG4LiL7QJ) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## Love One Another _2026-06-28 · Kingsland Sermons_ Dr. Ryan Rush | John 14:1-5 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878253/episodes/19420131-love-one-another.mp3) ## The Three Danger Zones of Life _2026-06-21 · Kingsland Sermons_ Dr. Ryan Rush | John 13:36-38 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878253/episodes/19379185-the-three-danger-zones-of-life.mp3) ## [Cognitive Reframing](https://nickwignall.com/cognitive-reframing/) _2026-06-15 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ Think of a few people in your life you admire specifically for their emotional strength and resilience—not because they never get upset, but when they do get upset, they handle it surprisingly well… They get anxious, but they rarely get lost in worries and self-doubt They get angry and frustrated, but they almost never fly \[ \] The post Cognitive Reframing appeared first on Nick Wignall . ## [#079 - Sex in Long-Term Relationships with Dr. Rebecca Eudy](https://whydowedothat.podbean.com/e/079-sex-in-long-term-relationships-with-dr-rebecca-eudy/) _2026-06-15 · Dr. Ryan Moyer · Why Do We Do That?_ In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical sexologist & licensed mental health counselor Dr. Rebecca Eudy to discuss sex in long-term relationships. They discuss how sexual desire evolves as relationships grow, how past experiences shape our expectations, the importance of open communication, how to navigate differences in desire, the dynamics of pursue–withdrawal cycles,… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c6a828b2c8bee39bbc7f26a20a6fb999027968aeb99d23b31f8c7f5ac2174d43/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNGI3MTIzYS1hZGRjLTQwYjItYTg1ZC1hYzFlYTIyODczN2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYwMDU0ZGI0MTQyMDlmZjY5ZDRjMDEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy80OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkvZXBpc29kZXMvMTRiNzEyM2EtYWRkYy00MGIyLWE4NWQtYWMxZWEyMjg3MzdhL1dEV0RUMDc5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3) ## What it Means to be a Servant Leader _2026-06-14 · Kingsland Sermons_ Dr. Ryan Rush | John 13:1-5 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878253/episodes/19351027-what-it-means-to-be-a-servant-leader.mp3) ## [Reclaiming Ambition](https://nickwignall.com/reclaiming-ambition/) _2026-06-01 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ I’m always surprised how people seem to bristle at the word ambition—as if it were synonymous with greed, selfishness, and exploitation. But isn’t wanting to be a great dad a form of ambition? Or striving to be an excellent therapist? Or dedicating your weekends to a social cause you care deeply about? The way I \[ \] The post Reclaiming Ambition appeared first on Nick Wignall . ## [#078 - Building Intimacy with Dr. Isabelle Morley](https://whydowedothat.podbean.com/e/078-building-intimacy-with-dr-isabelle-morley/) _2026-06-01 · Dr. Ryan Moyer · Why Do We Do That?_ In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist and couples coach Dr. Isabelle Morley about building relationship intimacy. They discuss the complexities of building intimacy in relationships, why intimacy is something to be cultivated rather than rushed, the role of safety and vulnerability in creating real connection, how our past experiences shape the way we… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b436038c8fac90bd72632ac3f8e9b085efe2e34c1ce9a9066481099d1259f428/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNWJjNGQwMy1mZjZiLTQ4MTQtYjM3Yy1kNjU0N2MxNWM1NTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYwMDU0ZGI0MTQyMDlmZjY5ZDRjMDEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy80OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkvZXBpc29kZXMvMzViYzRkMDMtZmY2Yi00ODE0LWIzN2MtZDY1NDdjMTVjNTUyL1dEV0RUMDc4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3) ## [Jung’s Window](https://nickwignall.com/jungs-window/) _2026-05-25 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ When we get upset at someone, it’s rarely just their behavior that bothers us. Usually, it has more to do with what that behavior represents or symbolizes. For example: He’s such a jerk! I’m not just upset because he said something mean. I’m upset because it feels like he’s always mean. She doesn’t care about \[ \] The post Jung s Window appeared first on Nick Wignall . ## [#077 - The Psychology of Martial Arts with Stephan Kesting](https://whydowedothat.podbean.com/e/077-the-psychology-of-martial-arts-with-stephan-kesting/) _2026-04-28 · Dr. Ryan Moyer · Why Do We Do That?_ In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with martial arts expert Stephan Kesting about the psychology of martial arts. They discuss the evolution of the martial arts, the surprising relationship between martial arts and aggression, the psychological benefits that come from training, the lessons learned on the mat that can carry over into everyday life, and mindset tips for anyone… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/97aef4639a55fd52216e122fc243cee15f161676a65b199f3e78b723eda0e758/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NWE2Y2UzMy0xZDY1LTQwN2ItYWRhZi1mMzUwYjY3Y2JkNzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYwMDU0ZGI0MTQyMDlmZjY5ZDRjMDEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy80OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkvZXBpc29kZXMvNzVhNmNlMzMtMWQ2NS00MDdiLWFkYWYtZjM1MGI2N2NiZDc3L1dEV0RUMDc3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3) ## [#076 - Love Addiction with Dr. Cortney Warren](https://whydowedothat.podbean.com/e/076-love-addiction-with-dr-cortney-warren/) _2026-03-30 · Dr. Ryan Moyer · Why Do We Do That?_ In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Cortney Warren about her new book, Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction. They discuss why breakups can feel so destabilizing, how longing for an ex can begin to resemble an addiction, the past experiences and thinking patterns that increase… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/890409af7824d3cd3a9809302ef32053645e08ad9d3c52c53122c5e116108cba/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2YTEyY2QwYi01MzNkLTQ5NDYtYWIxNS1iMzU3YjM5MWVjMWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYwMDU0ZGI0MTQyMDlmZjY5ZDRjMDEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy80OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkvZXBpc29kZXMvNmExMmNkMGItNTMzZC00OTQ2LWFiMTUtYjM1N2IzOTFlYzFhL1dEV0RUMDc2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3) ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/b5Ipppf71JVq) _2026-03-29 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Reader Mailbag: Winter 2026](https://nickwignall.com/reader-mailbag-winter-2026/) _2026-03-22 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ Brief answers to questions from newsletter readers: Do you have any book recommendations for dealing with depression? The Mindful Way Through Depression + Overcoming Depression One Step at a Time What’s your favorite book about anxiety? I’ve been re-reading Meditations for Mortals and it’s excellent (I interviewed the author, Oliver Burkeman about it here). I \[ \] The post Reader Mailbag: Winter… ## [How to Forgive Yourself](https://nickwignall.com/self-forgiveness/) _2026-03-08 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ If you struggle to forgive yourself for something, it might be because of the way you’re thinking about forgiveness itself. In this essay, I m going to walk through three key insights about the psychology of self-forgiveness so that you can let go and move on. And to start, we need to clear up the biggest \[ \] The post How to Forgive Yourself appeared first on Nick Wignall . ## [A Mind for Adventure with Alastair Humphreys](https://nickwignall.com/a-mind-for-adventure-with-alastair-humphreys/) _2026-03-04 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ 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. 📣 LISTEN TO THE EPISODE 💌 JOIN NICK S FREE NEWSLETTER NicksNewsletter → 📙 ALASTAIR S WEBSITE BOOKS EPISODE TOPICS The post A Mind for Adventure with Alastair Humphreys… ## [#075 - Mattering with Rebecca Newberger Goldstein](https://whydowedothat.podbean.com/e/075-mattering-with-rebecca-newberger-goldstein/) _2026-03-02 · Dr. Ryan Moyer · Why Do We Do That?_ In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with philosopher and writer Rebecca Newberger Goldstein about her new book, The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us They discuss why mattering is essential to human flourishing, what makes the mattering instinct uniquely human, the many ways people seek to matter, how the drive to matter can sometimes lead us to… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/054328dcd8e114e5f0547622dc6cf2ce5d1dba6d64d035a0daf91615598520bf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNGE2NjAzNy00ZGY0LTQ5NTQtOTQyYS00YTA2ZmYxYWRhNGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYwMDU0ZGI0MTQyMDlmZjY5ZDRjMDEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy80OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkvZXBpc29kZXMvYzRhNjYwMzctNGRmNC00OTU0LTk0MmEtNGEwNmZmMWFkYTRhL1dEV0RUMDc1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3) ## [4 Anxiety Tricks You’ll Wish You Learned Sooner](https://nickwignall.com/anxiety-tricks/) _2026-02-23 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ If you’re struggling with anxiety, you probably know how frustrating most advice about anxiety is… Just breathe deeply Be mindful of the present moment Take a Xanax (or maybe some Valerian root if you’re a little more on the crunchy side) Advice like this is frustrating because while they often seem to work at first, \[ \] The post 4 Anxiety Tricks You’ll Wish You Learned Sooner appeared first on… ## [10 Ideas I’ve Been Thinking About Lately](https://nickwignall.com/10-ideas-ive-been-thinking-about-lately/) _2026-02-16 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ I’ve never done a post like this, but I thought I’d give it a shot. If there’s one or two of these that you’re particularly interested in, let me know and I’ll see if I can put together a longer essay. Pain vs suffering. What’s the most useful way to differentiate the two? Is suffering \[ \] The post 10 Ideas I’ve Been Thinking About Lately appeared first on Nick Wignall . ## [Reader Mailbag: Guest Edition with Dr. Ryan Martin](https://nickwignall.com/reader-mailbag-guest-edition-with-dr-ryan-martin/) _2026-02-02 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ This edition of reader mailbag is a guest post by Dr. Ryan Martin. Brief answers to questions from newsletter readers: Is being hangry really a thing? Absolutely. The science shows that low blood sugar predicts anger and aggression. Why are millennials so ungrateful? I didn’t know they were, but if they are it’s because we’ve \[ \] The post Reader Mailbag: Guest Edition with Dr. Ryan Martin appeared… ## [#074 - Listening with Christian van Nieuwerburgh](https://whydowedothat.podbean.com/e/074-listening-with-christian-van-nieuwerburgh/) _2026-02-02 · Dr. Ryan Moyer · Why Do We Do That?_ In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with executive coach and author Christian Van Nieuwerburgh to discuss his new book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. They discuss the importance of listening intentions, how to quiet internal chatter so we can fully focus on others, what situational cues we should pay attention to in order to communicate effectively, the role of… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/325627b9ae7cd77f24362fdf66715107ca1c19e54176fea065dc69c7c8e2dbdb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNDk4ZTgxNS1lMjgzLTQ4MjctYjFlNy1lOWZjYmUzNWM4NGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYwMDU0ZGI0MTQyMDlmZjY5ZDRjMDEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy80OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkvZXBpc29kZXMvMjQ5OGU4MTUtZTI4My00ODI3LWIxZTctZTlmY2JlMzVjODRmL1dEV0RUMDc0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3) ## [Why You’re So Self-Critical](https://nickwignall.com/why-youre-so-self-critical/) _2026-01-19 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ Why are we so mean to ourselves? It’s easy to think self-criticism is like a punishment we deserve for making a mistake. But the truth is much more interesting: your self-criticism is trying to protect you, not punish you. And once you understand what it’s protecting you from, you can finally stop doing it. The \[ \] The post Why You’re So Self-Critical appeared first on Nick Wignall . ## [How to (Not) Find Your Purpose with Dr. Ross White](https://nickwignall.com/how-to-not-find-your-purpose-with-dr-ross-white/) _2026-01-11 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ In this episode of Minds Mics, I chat with Dr. Ross White about the psychology of finding your purpose. You can listen to this episode in your podcast player of choice: Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Show Notes: What is purpose exactly? How purpose is different than values Why forming is better than finding purpose \[ \] The post How to (Not) Find Your Purpose with Dr. Ross White appeared first on Nick… ## [#073 - The Power of Rest with Dr. Joseph Jebelli](https://whydowedothat.podbean.com/e/073-the-power-of-rest-with-dr-joseph-jebelli/) _2026-01-05 · Dr. Ryan Moyer · Why Do We Do That?_ In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with neuroscientist & author Dr. Joseph Jebelli about his new book, The Brain at Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life. They discuss how rest supports brain health, why some activities we think of as restful aren’t actually restorative, the hidden costs of overwork, the role of the brain’s default mode network in… [Listen](https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5f93acba9d64d6dcd62010759bf9c9c246a4b01604d29de27147ea8230267002/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZGNjMDEwZC04OWI2LTQ2NzUtODU5Yi0wNTk4N2ZjODdmMmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYwMDU0ZGI0MTQyMDlmZjY5ZDRjMDEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy80OTM5ODAwYi03ODQ4LTRlOWYtOGMxYy04M2JlOTZhYjgwNjkvZXBpc29kZXMvOWRjYzAxMGQtODliNi00Njc1LTg1OWItMDU5ODdmYzg3ZjJmL1dEV0RUMDczLm1wMyJ9.mp3) ## [How to Be Disciplined, Even If You’re Lazy](https://nickwignall.com/how-to-be-disciplined/) _2026-01-04 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ Popular wisdom says that discipline is the antidote to laziness—and that if you’re disciplined enough, you will stop being lazy. But if you think about it, that’s a little silly: everybody’s lazy sometimes, and the idea that you can eliminate laziness with enough discipline is a pleasant fantasy that actually interferes with your ability to \[ \] The post How to Be Disciplined, Even If You’re Lazy… ## [My 10 Most Popular Essays from 2025](https://nickwignall.com/my-10-most-popular-essays-from-2025/) _2025-12-29 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ I published 37 essays in 2025. Here are the 10 most popular: The High Agency Mindset 7 Signs You’re an Anxious High-Achiever Emotional Strength Training 41 Pieces of Very Bad Emotional Advice All Anxiety Is Anxiety About Anxiety How Mind Makes Mood 4 Subtle Causes of Chronic Anxiety How to Identify High Agency People The \[ \] The post My 10 Most Popular Essays from 2025 appeared first on Nick… ## [5 Alternative New Year’s Resolutions](https://nickwignall.com/5-alternative-new-years-resolutions/) _2025-12-22 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ If you dislike traditional New Year’s resolutions but still want to be thoughtful about making the best of the new year, I have five alternative New Year’s resolutions for you. 1. Word of the Year You’ve probably heard of this one but maybe dismissed it as too simplistic or superficial. That’s what I did when \[ \] The post 5 Alternative New Year’s Resolutions appeared first on Nick Wignall . ## [10 End of Year Reflection Questions](https://nickwignall.com/end-of-year-reflection-questions/) _2025-12-14 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ The best way to begin the new year is to reflect carefully on the old one. 1. If you had to sum up the past year in one word, what would it be? This is an exercise in perspective taking. Most of the year we’re in the weeds dealing with issues as they come up. \[ \] The post 10 End of Year Reflection Questions appeared first on Nick Wignall . ## [Advice for Managing Holiday Stress](https://nickwignall.com/holiday-stress-2/) _2025-12-07 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ Ah, the holidays… the most wonderfully stressful time of the year. I’ve been getting a lot of newsletter readers writing in asking for tips on managing holiday stress, so I’ve added a few more tips to my previous advice about how to manage holiday stress. 1. Don’t Pre-Stress The holidays are always going to be \[ \] The post Advice for Managing Holiday Stress appeared first on Nick Wignall . ## [Reader Mailbag: Fall 2025](https://nickwignall.com/reader-mailbag-fall-2025/) _2025-11-30 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ Brief answers to recent reader questions: Why do I get defensive all the time? Insecurity How do I become more secure? Assertiveness What do you think about the book The Body Keeps the Score? I was not impressed, mostly for reasons laid out here. How do I find my passion? Get really good at something. \[ \] The post Reader Mailbag: Fall 2025 appeared first on Nick Wignall . ## [3 Habits Making You Indecisive](https://nickwignall.com/indecisive-habits/) _2025-11-24 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ Indecisiveness is not a personality trait. You weren’t born with it, you’re not destined to it, and if you understand what’s really causing it—the psychological habits that maintain it—you can free yourself from it and become more confident making decisions, big or small. 1. Self-Doubt Self-doubt is a form of overthinking that involves questioning your \[ \] The post 3 Habits Making You Indecisive… ## [The Hidden Mechanism at the Root of Chronic Stress](https://nickwignall.com/chronic-stress/) _2025-11-17 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ From insomnia and back pain to irritability and depression, chronic stress can manifest in all sorts of painful and distressing ways. And it used to be that if you were chronically stressed, the recommendation was simply to relax. But these days, most people are savvy enough to realize that if you really want to address \[ \] The post The Hidden Mechanism at the Root of Chronic Stress appeared first… ## [10 Values Discovery Questions](https://nickwignall.com/values-discovery-questions/) _2025-11-10 · Nick Wignall · Nick Wignall_ Values are principles that guide and motivate our behavior. But our values are not always our own… As children, we inherit values from our families. As young adults, we adopt the values of our friends and celebrities. And in middle age and beyond, we often cling to values of our younger selves. That’s not to \[ \] The post 10 Values Discovery Questions appeared first on Nick Wignall .