Pleasant on Purpose

In this episode of the Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast, we explore the ABC skills, the core DBT skills for building pleasant emotions on purpose.We break down Accumulating Positive Events, why positive emotions don’t just “happen,” and how intentionally creating them reduces emotional vulnerability. We also explore Building Mastery and Values, and why these skills aren’t optional extras but essential for building a life worth living.Using the metaphor of a lighthouse, we frame values as the steady light that guides us back to Wise Mind, especially when emotions or urges try to pull us off course. We also dive into the idea of alpha values and share a bit about our own.Raich and Maddy explore how a “spoonful” of daily positive events, mastery, and values-based actions can create a purposeful life—one where we get to show up as our most authentic selves.🎧 Tune in now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify✨ Like, comment, follow, and share to support the show and so we can continue to provide you free skills!Contact us:wisemindcollective.com.auOrInstagram + Facebook - Wisemind DBT PodcastCrisis SupportThis space may include discussions that bring up strong emotions or difficult topics. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know you're not alone and support is available.If you or someone you know is in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to:Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 463613YARN – 13 92 76 (A 24/7 national support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)Emergency Services – 000 (if you are in immediate danger)Acknowledgment of Dr. Marsha M. Linehan and the Origins of DBTWe honor Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, psychologist and professor who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy.It’s thanks to Dr. Linehan that DBT has become a proven intervention for a range of mental health challenges.Wise Mind A DBT Podcast gratefully acknowledges that DBT is Dr. Linehan’s work, not ours, and we honor her legacy.