PODCAST · health
PSYC 101
by Luke Maxwell
Helping you understand your mind and mood so you can overcome any challenges in your way.
Episodes
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An Update: This Year has Been a Weird Journey
So, you might have noticed I've been a little quiet this year. I haven't been creating many videos, sending emails to you all, or posting much on my social media. There are several big reasons for that. I explain it all in this video, but here's the rundown. I've always had way too many ideas and...
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The Problem with the Modern Mental Health Conversation | PSYC 101 #28
My life's mission is spreading awareness of mental health and resources for those struggling with mental illnesses, so you'd think I'd be super happy to see what's happening with people openly talking about their depression and anxiety. But I really don't know if we're moving in the right…
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Want to Feel Better. Then Focus | PSYC 101 #27
If you really want to overcome your depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges you're suffering from, then you have to focus on overcoming one symptom at a time. Just in general, a strong focus will only help you beat your mental illness.
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#26: I Tried Everything and Nothing Worked with Jocelyn Zahn
I sat down with Jocelyn today to discuss her unique perspective on her healing journey. She tried everything...and nothing worked. Until one day she tried one more thing. Now meet Jocelyn: Jocelyn Zahn is an online anti-diet Holistic Health Coach. She specializes in helping wellness newcomers and...
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Surviving the Golden State Bridge with Kevin Hines | PSYC 101 #25
Kevin Hines and I sat down to discuss his amazing journey from depression, anxiety, and psychosis to jumping off the Golden State Bridge to inspiring millions with his story.
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Overcoming Eating Disorders with Zoe Klein | PSYC 101 Session #24
Zoe Klein joins me today to talk about her experience suffering from an eating disorder and what you can do to understand and help someone overcome theirs. Now meet Zoe: Zoe is a clinician with a passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She holds a Master's degree in…
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From Calorie Counting to Counseling with Mallory Gothelf | PSYC 101 Session #23
Mallory joins me today to discuss how she went from sitting in a group trying to overcome her anxiety and self-worth challenges to speaking to that exact same group just a little while later. Now meet Mallory: "Mallory Gothelf is a writer, speaker, and passionate mental health advocate. Deciding…
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How You Can Be a Leader in Any Situation | PSYC 101 Session #22
We all want to be a leader in one way or another. Well, here's how to actually do it.
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A Fresh Way to Heal from Anxiety with Dennis Simsek | PSYC 101 Session #21
One of the top podcasters in mental health, Dennis Simsek (aka, the Anxiety Guy) joins me to talk about different ways to look at healing from anxiety and mental illness. Dennis Simsek who also goes by the name the anxiety guy on his podcast and social media channels is a CBT and NLP master...
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7 REAL New Years Resolutions | PSYC 101 Session #20
Come on. We all know that making huge New Year's Resolutions won't last. So how about instead we make small changes in our lives that can have a huge effect down the road.
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Surround Yourself with Beauty | PYSC 101 Session #19
This is something I've been thinking about a lot recently. I've discovered that I'm at my best when I open my eyes to the beauty this world has to offer.
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The Stigma is KILLING Us with Erez Shek | PSYC 101 Session #17
Erez Shek was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 1999 and ever since has been on his own rocky journey to find the truest of acceptance that means living with a mental illness, not being one. After surviving a suicide attempt in September 2016, Erez decided he would do whatever he could do to...
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How You Can Wake Up in a Good Mood | PSYC 101 Session #16
We all want to be happy, especially when we first wake up. What if told you there's a way to do just that?
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It’s the 5th Anniversary of My Suicide Attempt
I was tearing up as I was editing this podcast. I had so much to live for, yet I couldn't see it. I'm so glad I'm here today, and I'm going to do everything I can to help anyone who is in the same place I was.
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How to Help Your Friend with Panic Attacks | PSYC 101 Session #15
If you know anybody with anxiety, this is a must listen. You can do so much for your friend, especially when they're experiencing panic attacks.
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Here’s How to Deal with Your Obsessive Thoughts | PSYC 101 Session #14
Nobody links being stuck in a viscious cycle of negative thoughts, so it's time we did something about it.
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A FIRE Interview on What’s Your Story Radio Show with Kathy Bacon
Kathy Bacon and I go LIVE on Facebook to discuss being unashamed, peer pressure, how to improve your self-worth, and so many other interesting topics!
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The Power of an Accountability Partner | PSYC 101 Session #13
I don't know about you, but sometimes I need to talk to someone about what I'm going through. And when that happens, I always turn first to my accountability partner.
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Dispelling the Myths of Schizophrenia from a Sibling’s Perspective with Shannon Jaccard | PSYC 101 Session #12
Former CEO of NAMI San Diego and current Co-Founder of Ballast Health, Shannon Jaccard, joins me to discuss her journey to running the largest branch of NAMI in the nation. We talk about what Skitzophrenia really is, and how her new venture will save lives. Now meet Shannon: Shannon Jaccard is…
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Let’s Get Some Organization into Our Lives | PSYC 101 Session #11
There's a lot of stress out there, whether it be at school, work, or anywhere else. You have a lot of things to do, but they don't always get done. This can lead to more stress, which leads to less productivity, which leads to more stress. And this awful cycle will only get worse if you don't…
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4 Steps to Relieving Anxiety with Erica Arvanitis | PSYC 101 Session #10
Erica Arvanitis from Anxiety Erica joins me today to discuss anxiety, therapy, ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts), and what to do about them. Now meet Erica: A copywriter by day, Erica spends all her free time writing. Living in San Diego with her 11-year-old Chow mix Gussie, she was diagnosed…
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The Past Happened | PSYC 101 Session #9
If you want to obsess about something, why not focus that on how you’re going to dominate the present and future? :)
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Stress: Let’s Talk about This | PSYC 101 Session #8
Nobody likes stress. Nobody wants it. Then why is it that so few are actively reducing the stress in their life? Let's look at some common stressors and what to do about them.
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An Almost Unknown Mental Illness with Millie French | PSYC 101 Session #7
Millie joins me on the PSYC 101 podcast all the way from Australia to discuss her challenges with depression, anxiety, and decentralization/depersonalization (dc/dp). We talk about her struggles and dive deep into what it's like to experience dc/dp, conditions which I wasn't even aware of until...
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Saturday Snapshot: What My Piano has to Teach Me About Life
I'm not an adventurous person. I like making and following plans. But my piano has something to teach me about that.
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A Not-So-Great History of Psychology | PSYC 101 Session #6
We as humans haven't had a great history of treating psychological disorders, but the good news is that we're slowing turning that around.
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What’s Your Coping Mechanism and How Do You Overcome It? | PSYC 101 Session #5
We all have ways of coping with bad stuff in life, but have you thought about what unhealthy methods you use? And do you know how to overcome them?
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Build Your Personal Confidence with Devin Tracy | PSYC 101 Session #4
A personal marketing coach and a good friend of mine, Devin talks about body language (which he demonstrates on me), the four areas of confidence, and we discuss the best mindset to have while you're walking.
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Reduce Stress and Improve Productivity with Your Location | PSYC 101 Session #3
I'm currently in Santa Fe speaking at a teen retreat, and I've been asked repeatedly how I stay mentally healthy and productive while traveling. Now, I'm finally addressing it.
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From Depressed to an Advocate: An Interview with Taylor Harvey | PSYC 101 Session #2
My name is Taylor and my passion is mental health! I have a psychology degree and am currently earning my Master’s in mental health counseling. I have been working through depression for almost a year now, which was a huge struggle. Finding help was nearly impossible due to the way society views...
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Welcome to the PSYC 101 Podcast! | Session #1
I can't wait to share practical and fun psychology to help you in your personal and professional lives.
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Helping you understand your mind and mood so you can overcome any challenges in your way.
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PSYC 101 is created and hosted by Luke Maxwell.
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