In this week's episode, we talk with Dr. Steven Hayes. Steven is a psychology professor at the University of Nevada, and the founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which is practiced by tens of thousands of therapists all around the world.
After experiencing his first full-blown panic attack in the middle of a meeting, Steve tried all the conventional methods. He tried calming himself down, he tried thinking "positively", and avoiding his fear... but nothing seemed to work. That's when Steve took things into his own hand, which lead him to create ACT.
Now ACT not only helped him, but also helped millions of people across a wide range of mental problems: From addiction, to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and even chronic pain.
IN TODAY'S EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT
Why your mental health is just as important as your physical health
The capacity of the mind and how to work with it
Why our thoughts are so automatic and convincing
His 6-step process to get from problem solving mindset to peace of mind
How acceptance and forgiveness can help you through mental struggles
How to become your own best cheerleader everyday you wakeup
Why we need modern minds in this modern world
And so much more!
EPISODE RESOURCES
Bali Self-Expression Retreat 2020
Find a contextual science therapist
A Liberated Mind - by Steven C. Hayes
Walden Two - by B. F. Skinner
Talks on Youtube
CONNECT WITH DR. STEVEN
stevenchayes.com
facebook.com/stevenchayesphd
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! If you can think of anyone in your life who could benefit from this episode, please share it with them right now! <3
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