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*Re-broadcast: In episode #107 Dr. Bob talks about the how emotion relates to communication and how to use emotion regulation to influence others.

In episode #106 Dr. Bob continues the series on anger management. If you frequently experience anger, there are a number of techniques to help you manage your emotions. Understanding previous experiences can help improve present emotions; one question we need to ask ourselves is "what is the root of my anger?"

In this episode, Dr. Bob Acton talks about one of the key strategies in managing anger. This is the second in a series of episodes on managing anger. 

In episode #104 Dr. Bob interviews Cam Adair, a young man who understands the why behind video gaming. The validation, social connection and entertainment we crave; why did he quit and how do we dial it back?

In episode #103 Dr. Bob talks about the impact and consequences of anger; can anger really affect your body long-term? What can you do if you're dealing with anger within yourself or around you?

In episode #102 Dr. Bob talks about how to become more attuned with those around you and the information they share. Who do you let in your life to guide you, mentor you, or influence you? The impact from those around you is quite profound and we must be selective who we allow into our inner-circle.

In episode #101 Dr. Bob Acton interviews author Corinne Zupko, a licensed counselor and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher, who undertook her study of psychology out of necessity when debilitating anxiety threatened to derail her life. Seeking ways to do more than temporarily alleviate her symptoms, Corinne began to study A Course in Miracles (ACIM), mindfulness meditation, and the latest therapeutic approaches for treating anxiety. As Corinne healed her own mental anguish, she compiled the perception-shifting process she describes in the book From Anxiety to Love: A Radical New Approach for Letting Go of Fear and Finding Lasting Peace (New World Library, February 14, 2018). 

In episode #100 Dr. Bob talks about a Two-Prong Approach when dealing with feeling burned out. If you are experiencing high stress, then you need to find ways to rest and rejuvenate yourself AND deal with the pressure and stress that is causing the problem.

In episode #99 Dr. Bob covers the symptoms of a 'burnout' and what causes it.

In episode #98 Dr. Bob talks about the emotional grit, vigor, passion or your inner drive to achieve something, why it's important and a few steps to increase your flame!

In episode #97 Dr. Bob talks about how to have some top-notch skills to help ourselves defeat stress, anxiety, and depression become second nature or that we become unconsciously competent at them.

In episode #96 Dr. Bob talks about how we can become a sum of other's expectations and lose sight of our own inner wisdom. Let's get back on track and use our own knowledge and experience to make good decisions.

In episode #95 Dr. Bob introduces financial expert, Jordan Goodman, to discuss your personal economy; how to avoid stress as well as deal with stress when finances get tough.

In episode #94 Dr. Bob focuses on how we can effectively communicate our wants and needs when dealing with our mental health. Sometimes those around us can be oblivious to how contagious their energy is and it can be a tough conversation to have.

In episode #93 Dr. Bob's series Finding Joy, he teaches you the second step to take when finding joy and how to discover the things that are truly important to you.

In episode #92 Dr. Bob talks about the connection and differences between anxiety and depression. Being in tune with your mood will allow you to tackle these difficulties and to act towards what matters to you.

In episode #91 Dr. Bob speaks about the environments we live in and how it affects us physically and mentally. One thing in particular, who we surround ourselves with, how to recognize the toxins and how to make positive changes.

In episode #90 Dr. Bob takes it upon himself to research the use of aromatherapy and essential oils to find the truth; can this method be used to help calm anxiety?

In episode #89 Dr. Bob talks about self-care and shares some methods on how to soothe yourself to help manage your anxiety and stress. After a period of high stress or anxiety we need to soothe ourselves to restore ourselves.

In episode #88 Dr. Bob interviews expert Dr. Alice Boyes about strategies to manage anxiety and they cover the topic of self-sabotage among others.

In episode #87 Dr. Bob talks about why we celebrate Christmas and what is meaningful about it to each of us; is this a time for renewal and reflection, for family and friends, for religion, or for gifts? Understanding our values around this time of year and making time for them is important so we can share it with others.

In episode #86 Dr. Bob interviews Mary Shores, the author of Conscious Communications – A Step-By-Step Guide to Harnessing the Power of Your Words to Change Your Mind, Your Choices, and Your Life. How to create meaningful results for yourself.

In episode #85 Dr. Bob talks about anger in the workplace and highlights how you can manage it to make your life effective.

In episode #84 Dr. Bob interviews a marathon runner who has some interesting and valuable advice to living a happy life. His experience with why he began running and why he continues to run will motivate you to set personal goals, appreciate and acknowledge your achievements, and get moving.

In episode #83 Dr. Bob introduces a psychotherapy called Schema Therapy and how we can have these schemas about ourselves and our relationship to the world. These schemas are deeply entrenched beliefs about ourselves… these beliefs provide us with a sense of certainty and predictability to life. But they can entrench with some unhelpful ideas about ourselves and the world.

In episode #82 Dr. Bob interviews Andy Molinsky who specializes in helping people develop insights and the courage necessary to act outside of their personal and cultural comfort zones during more challenging times in life.

In episode #81 Dr. Bob talks about self-integrity is the quality of being honest with ourselves, and how self-integrity is linked to our self-esteem. He talks about it plays a role with our mood and ultimately defines us.

In episode #80 Dr. Bob talks about the difference between being selfish and self-absorbed; how a focus outside of ourselves can help our journey to have good health, happiness, contentment and success in life.

In episode #79 Dr. Bob talks about preventative strategies for times when you can't keep your mind off the little things and how to cope with those negative thoughts that seem so big in the middle of the night.

In episode #78 Dr. Bob talks with Jordan McWhirter, an exercise physiologist and Bob's trainer about some of their ideas about getting moving in your life, going to the gym or some other activity, and feeling better.

In episode #77 Dr. Bob shares a number of positive psychology strategies and tools to help shape our thinking, our experience and build our spirit up so we can have a full life.

In episode #76 Dr. Bob interviews Scott Sabile about how to use love to let go of pain and suffering, not let fear and depression define you, and be able to forgive as a path of happiness.

In episode #75 Dr. Bob talks about his positive approach to failure. It's about accepting your everyday mistakes and failures as normal because you are learning and growing.

In episode #74 Dr. Bob interviews Dr. Eric Maisel about his new book. The new book includes eight steps to consider when dealing with difficult family members surrounding stress, anxiety and depression.

In episode #73 Dr. Bob talks about how big of a role confidence plays in our judgement about ourselves and the importance to have positive yet realistic views of yourself. And he asks, "Can you have too much confidence?"

In episode #72 Dr. Bob breaks it down to a set of 9 questions that will help you get unstuck to prepare yourself to go all in to conquer stress, anxiety and depression.

In episode #71 Dr. Bob talks about our habits, motivation and daily influences and why we do what we do. Are we going all in with our effort to conquer stress, anxiety and depression?

In episode #70 Dr. Bob talks about the choices and offerings we have in our everyday lives and how these choices/offerings impact us. He discusses how to receive unwelcoming offers from others with minimal consequences.

In episode #69 in the fourth session on a series on emotional regulation, Dr. Bob talks about the how emotion relates to communication and how to use emotion regulation to influence others.

In episode #68 in the third session on a series on emotional regulation, Dr. Bob talks about the best strategy to respond to emotion such as when to go with emotion and when to take another path.

In episode #67 in the second session on a series on emotional regulation, Dr. Bob talks about the myths of emotions and how to see value in making the change to learn emotional regulation skills.

In episode #66 Dr. Bob begins a series of podcasts on emotional regulation. These are the skills that help us manage our emotions. The first one, in this series, is on building awareness about skills and barriers to managing emotions well.In episode #66 Dr. Bob begins a series of podcasts on emotional regulation. These are the skills that help us manage our emotions. The first one, in this series, is on building awareness about skills and barriers to managing emotions well.

In episode #65, Dr. Bob talks the normal cycle of getting off track from your goals and how to quickly get back on track with your journey to feel fantastic and conquer stress, anxiety and depression.

In episode #64, Dr. Bob talks about the value of using a checklist, something used in many complex situations like flying an airplane, to help you get on track to help you feel fantastic.

In episode #63, Dr. Bob interviews world conflict resolution specialist Cinnie Noble. They talk about how conflict can wear you down both in our personal life and at work. Cinnie shares some practical ideas about how to get out of a conflict cycle.

In episode #62, Dr. Bob discusses a method pulled from the business world about how to find things that work for you using the PDSA cycle. He gives some examples and asks you to think about how you could use it in your life.

In episode #61, Dr. Bob interviews meditation expert teacher, Giovanni Dienstmann, about meditation, the myths that surround it and how it can be very helpful for mental health.

In episode #60, Dr. Bob interviews Carly Dawson about how she went from a life of depression and anxiety to a happy and successful life. Learn what she did to turn herself around.

In podcast #59 Dr. Bob talks with Glenn Livingston learning about self-control and how to have a healthy relationship with food; even when you're stressed, depressed or anxious.

In episode #58, Dr. Bob helps listeners understand how irrational expectations can affect us negatively and three quick steps to get rid of expectations that get in the way of a happier life.