Tanya and I explore the topic of procrastination from a feeling, thinking, and behavioral perspective. We offer practical and tactical ways to overcome procrastination! Procrastination can come with a lot of guilt and judgment, from self and others, like the belief that it is laziness. We discuss that this stereotype is harmful and look at mental health challenges, like ADHD or depression, that can make it difficult to get started. Feel stuck? Check out our latest video for inspiration and motivation.
Why Am I Having Trouble With Negotiation?
Ever felt nervous about negotiating for a promotion or a pay rise in the workplace? You are not alone. And there are things you can do about it. Learn about 5 key strategies with Tanya Tarr and Katja Cahoon to get yourself in a strong negotiation frame of mind.
Do you know what an emotional anchors is and how you can use it to advocate for yourself? Having a Plan B is one of the most valuable tactics during a negotiation. But how about when you are advocating for yourself? Here are some pointers about how it can work for you. Check out our actionable tips to feel confident when negotiating for a pay rise or promotion.
Thinky Brain - Feely Brain is a podcast covering practical and tactical ways to solve career problems and make friends with your emotions. Tanya Tarr is a behavioral scientist and workplace expert. Katja Cahoon is a psychotherapist in private practice.
Solutions for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain and other conditions like IBS, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia can be devastating and often remain unresolved through conventional approaches. But there is a solution. In this interview, Dr. Dan Ratner and I are diving into the incredible power of the mind with regard to these conditions. We are covering what TMS and chronic pain are, why a psychologist and mind body expert can help you, the role of trauma, the role of emotions, and how to conquer doubt (anxiety, worry, uncertainty). Learn how you are not the cause of your symptoms, but you have the power to be the solution!
How to Recover from Burnout
Burnout can feel like depression and can overlap with depression, yet it is different in its origin and even how it is treated. Importantly, “burnout is created by organizations but experienced by individuals.” And it can be addressed. Tanya Tarr, a burnout expert, shares her evidence based wisdom including definitions, symptoms, and very actionable steps.
Addiction: Glorified, Stigmatized, And Potential For Transformation
Alex Olshonsky and I challenge the notion of high functioning addicts and discuss the often silent suffering of high performing individuals when it comes to mental health challenges. We explore justifications for multi-substance use such as biohacking, and look at the role of trauma. We dive into the glorified addiction of overworking and workaholism. What toll are relentless productivity and false urgency taking on our nervous system, communities, the environment?
Mindfulness in Action: DEIA Work
How do you stay in the room when someone disagrees or is aggressive? How do you manage fear, shame, blame, guilt, and anger in order to be effective? How do you learn to speak up not just for others but also for yourself? DEIA consultant and expert Janelle Aaker, former VP for Diversity & Inclusion at Lululemon, has powerful and inspiring answers.