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Episode 32: (Part 1) How to find your purpose in life

Episode 32: (Part 1) How to find your purpose in life

27m 28s

Discover how CBT (Cognitive Behavioral therapy) techniques can help you find your life's purpose: Limiting beliefs about yourself and the world are the most common reasons for not finding your true purpose in life. In this episode my guest Felix and I discuss simple CBT tools and techniques that you can apply in your everyday life in order to understand and identify what your life purpose could be.

Episode 31: CBT tools for practicing radical self-love

Episode 31: CBT tools for practicing radical self-love

33m 19s

Radical self-love requires unlearning negative beliefs and thought patterns about yourself. In this episode I present and explain simple, evidence-based CBT tools that can help you develop strong self-love in your everyday life. You will learn how to trust your inner voice, make confident decisions and live your life in a radically self-loving way.

Episode 30: How can I be happy using CBT techniques?

Episode 30: How can I be happy using CBT techniques?

26m 56s

How to create happiness with the help of CBT tools: Learn how to make yourself happy by changing the way you think. CBT is a type of therapy that focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. In this episode I explain some of the most common and effective CBT tools which can be used in both a therapy context and in everyday life.

Episode 29: Red flag feelings in a job interview

Episode 29: Red flag feelings in a job interview

62m 31s

A red flag feeling in a job interview is when something happens during the conversation that feels wrong and that makes you feel uncomfortable. In this episode my guest Felix and I discuss why it is important to listen to your intuition during a job interview and why ignoring red flags can be harmful. We also discuss how to know if your intuition is right and when it is better to use logic when making decisions.

Episode 28: Negative body image & mental health: Psychologist Anna Schmidt

Episode 28: Negative body image & mental health: Psychologist Anna Schmidt

65m 23s

A negative body image can cause negative emotions, such as shame, anxiety or even body dysmorphia, which is an overwhelming preoccupation with a perceived flaw in one's physical appearance. Psychologist Anna Schmidt, who has specialised in treating eating disorders and negative body image, is my guest in today's episode. We will discuss ways to heal a negative body image und we will explain how body image generally affects our mental health and what you can do in order to change a negative body image.

Episode 27: Challenges of cross cultural relationships

Episode 27: Challenges of cross cultural relationships

53m 36s

In this episode we will discuss ways to overcome challenges that people in cross cultural relationships often face. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors, which are often the root cause for issues in cross cultural relationships. Learn more about how to strengthen your cross cultural relationship, improve your communication and resolve conflicts.

Episode 26: Emotional eating

Episode 26: Emotional eating

60m 24s

Emotional eating is a coping mechanism that some people develop in order to deal with their difficult emotions. In this episode my guest Anna Schmidt, a psychologist who specialises in treating eating disorders, and I discuss what causes emotional eating, what you can do about it and when to contact a health professional.

Episode 25: Dealing with a breakup

Episode 25: Dealing with a breakup

60m 56s

CBT exercises can help you cope with your breakup, as especially the way you think about the situation will determine how you act and feel. In this episode we will discuss CBT strategies for reframing your negative thoughts and feelings after ending a relationship. We will work through exercises that create healthier thoughts, helpful coping skills and that enable you to take value-based action.

Episode 24: Complex trauma and how CBT can help

Episode 24: Complex trauma and how CBT can help

47m 37s

Complex trauma survivors keep reliving their trauma through flashbacks and dreams and it can take many years before these people are able to make the connection between their symptoms and their trauma. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be highly effective in treating complex trauma. In this episode I will be discussing the successful treatment of a complex trauma with a trauma survivor, who received CBT as well as other helpful treatments.

Episode 23: How to manage a strong ego?

Episode 23: How to manage a strong ego?

61m 13s

The ego builds a person's sense of self-esteem and self-importance. Managing your ego means being humble about your strengths and honest about your weaknesses. This can be a challenge in certain areas of life, e.g. in a competitive work environment. In this episode you will learn about how to identify and manage your ego in a way that it serves you and others.