Mental Maps

Cognitive Dissonance - Navigator Series

The interaction of our internal and external worlds play a major factor in our day to day life. In this episode I discuss what happens when our internal views and our external environments aren't in agreement. I also discuss ways to challenge this incongruence which can alleviate uncomfortable emotions and harmful behaviors. 
 
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Value - Navigator Series

Are you looking to create meaning in your life? In this episode I discuss the concept of values and how they play a crucial role in daily life. 
 
The Navigator Series is a weekly installment discussing concepts related to mental health and how to apply these in your life. 
 
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Application - Navigator Series

Trying to make a change but can't seem to make it stick? In the first episode of the mini-pod series, I discuss a few strategies on how to put knowledge into action. 
 
The Navigator Series is a weekly installment dedicated to discussing concepts related to your mental health and how to apply them to every day life.  
 
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Personalizing Mental Health Through Community

While traveling through Finland I connected with Dr. Tomi Bergström to discuss how society impacts mental health and a community focused intervention for someone in crisis. This episode is a summary of our discussion 
 
Dr. Tomi Bergström PhD is a postdoctoral researcher and psychotherapist in Finland. His work has focused on Open Dialogue services and psychosis. 

Creating Happiness with Dr. Outi Linnaranta

While traveling through Finland Josh sits down with Chief Physician and policy strategist Dr. Outi Linnaranta to discuss how Finland has decreased their suicide rate by over 50% and became the proclaimed "happiest country in the world." 
Dr. Outi is the Chief Physician at The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. She is also a mental health policy strategist and an adjunct professor at McGill University in Canada. To follow Dr. Outi you can find her on twitter @OLinnaranta
To learn more about the work being done in Finland you can check out https://thl.fi/en/web/thlfi-en
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When Emotions Become A Illness

The thin line between an emotional experience and a mental illness is a challenge that many people face today. In this episode we discuss the concept of emotions including the origin of these experiences and how they can evolve into an illness. We will also highlight ways to identify the difference and prevention strategies to manage emotions.
 
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Massive Action with Justin Crutchfield

Are you tired of being in a constant change cycle never reaching your goal? In this episode Josh sits down with Super Trainer Justin Crutchfield to discuss taking Massive Action in your life. The conversation covers motivation, self-beliefs, the pain/pleasure principle, creating change, and maintaining the results among much more. 
 
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DISCLAIMER: This episode covers the topic of suicide which can be triggering. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide reach out to the suicide hotline at 988.
 
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Gut Microbiome with Dr. Kiran Krishnan

Is your gut the root cause of your psychological or physical problems? In this episode Josh sits down with gut microbe expert and microbiologist Dr. Kiran Krishnan to discuss the gut microbiome. The conversation covers all concepts gut microbe including how it's created, how it's being destroyed, how it causes mental illness, how to improve it, myth and truths of probiotics, how have a healthy human biome, and more. 
 
For all things gut health follow Dr. Krishnan on Instagram @krishnanbiome or  www.micrbiomelabs.com
 
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