The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz

In The Possibility Podcast episode 137, I share my approach for overcoming anxiety, fear and distress cultivated from principles of quantum physics. The post #137 Overcome Anxiety first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz 136, I ask: can we stop measuring, quantifying, comparing, and rating our experiences? The post #136 Stop the Measuring! first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz 135 looks at the term "codependence." Can we agree on a meaning of that word? Can we reclaim the word and associate it with positive, balanced interpersonal relationships? The post #135 What in the Hell Do We Mean by the Term Codependence? first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

The Possibility Podcast #134 presents another look at the potential and power of our minds, as well as how we differentiate between mind, brain, and thought. The post #134 The Power of Mind first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

The Possibility Podcast #133 is another bonus episode, this time featuring Mel Schwartz in conversation with Christian de la Huerta from the Leaders Transforming Global Consciousness Summit 2022. The post #133 Possibility and Quantum Physics first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

The Possibility Podcast #132 is a bonus episode featuring Mel Schwartz in conversation with Dwight Hurst on The Broken Brain podcast. The post #132 Quantum Physics and Psychotherapy first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In The Possibility Podcast episode 131, we look at why it's important to have a nurturing, caring, positive relationship with ourselves, and how our view of ourselves affects how we see others, and how they see us. The post #131 Do You Nurture Yourself? first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Embracing the rewards of aging can quite literally help keep us young in every way save the chronological. Learn the advantages and benefits of positive aging to help you achieve this healthy perspective. The post #130 The Rewards of Positive Aging first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

What is free will? What are the implications if it doesn't exist? Listen as I argue for free will from a holistic perspective central to my own commitment to help you escape the influences of your past experience in order to embrace possibility and live a rich and fulfilling life. The post #129 So Do You Think We Have Free Will? first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Let's talk about the way the mindless programming of the everyday desecrates our ability to be present and authentic in our relationships with others and ourselves. What can we do to break free from reactionary, transactional, reductionist routine and reawaken our sense of wonder? The post #128 Awakening Your Relationships first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In The Possibility Podcast 127, the spotlight is on the expression "for the sake of the children." Do we really stay in unhappy marriages out of concern for our children? Is it really so good for them? The post #127 For the Sake of the Children first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Episode 126 of the Possibility Podcast presents a new way of approaching how to change the direction of your life through willful intention. The post #126 The Pathway to Your Change Process first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In this episode, romantic relationships, including how and why we fall in and stay in love, are explored through the lens of quantum physics. The post #125 A Quantum Perspective on Romantic Relationships first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

The Possibility Podcast #124 features techniques to break the cycle of anger and miscommunication in your relationships. Learn to get past the argument and rebuild intimacy! The post #124 The Five Percent Rule and Other Ways to Get Past the Argument first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In episode 123 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, let's talk about the process of therapy, including the benefits of therapy, how to select a therapist, what to expect, and Mel's own approach to therapy. The post #123 Let’s Talk About Therapy first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In another cross-posting of the blog and podcast, Mel reveals the three pillars of singular, excellent leadership. The podcast includes a conversation with therapist Catheryn Leff on the origins of her own leadership style. The post #122 The Inner Path of Leadership first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In a special cross-posting of the blog and podcast, the focus is on how wealth can often be detrimental to healthy interpersonal and familial relationships. The post #121 How Wealth Can Negatively Impact Relationships first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

The Possibility Podcast 120 features an interview with somatic healing coach and trauma recovery specialist Ilene Smith, author of Moving Beyond Trauma. The post #120 I Am Enough first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz 119 features the paradoxical benefits to embracing uncertainty and staying present and open to possibilities. The post #119 Uncertainty Welcomes In Possibilities first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz 118 reveals that self-esteem is not really what we think. Mel explains what it is, what causes it, and how to shift our thinking to experience true self-worth. The post #118 Self-Esteem Isn’t What You Think It Is first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz 117, Mel reveals the uncommon sense that objectivity is impossible, and describes the benefits of a more interconnected, subjective worldview. The post #117 The Myth of Objectivity first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz 115 proposes we reject so-called "common" sense and adopt a worldview that lifts us up rather than brings us down. Mel reveals an "uncommon sense" that emphasizes our limitless potential. The post #116 The Gift of Uncommon Sense first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz 115, Mel provides an introduction to the themes of his next book, Uncommon Sense: How to Live a Fearless Life. The post #115 Being True to Yourself first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz 114 examines what it takes to maintain resilient and healthy romantic love, and features brief conversations with two guest clients. The post #114 It’s Easy to Say I Love You first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In the Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 113, I share why being kind is often better for your relationships than being "right," and how you can make the shift. The post #113 Why Do You Need to Be Right? first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Discover why an optimistic worldview is your choice in the Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 112. The post #112 The Power of Optimism first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

How does our innate state of potential become finite due to personal experiences? How can we each regain that potential? Listen to this episode of the Possibility Podcast! The post #111 How to Reclaim Your Potential first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Episode 105 features a talk I gave on emergent thinking, which features concepts and ideas I further explore in my book The Possibility Principle. The post #105 The Power of Mind first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Episode 103 of the Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz looks at the topic of emotional and verbal violence and abuse. The post #103 Do No Harm first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

If you've ever asked yourself how things might have turned out if you lived a different life... there's still time to make changes. Learn how in the 102nd episode of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz. The post #102 If You Could Live Your Life Over first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Discover how authenticity and vulnerability enhance our relationships in this 101st episode of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz. The post #101 Invest in Yourself: Taking Down Your Walls first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In this landmark 100th episode of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, I'm joined by author and therapist Jorge N. Ferrer to discuss healthy alternative options for romantic relationships. The post #100 Love and Freedom: Monogamy or Polyamory? first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

How the principles of quantum physics can free us from the static, deterministic worldview, a precursor to my upcoming series on relationships. Plus, celebrating soon-to-be 100 episodes! The post #99 Thriving in Spiritual Relationships first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

When you find your life philosophy, your life may improve! Find out how and why in the 98th episode of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz. The post #98 Find Your Life Philosophy first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Coping mechanisms can backfire over time. Listen to this solo 97th episode of the Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz to learn how. The post #97 How Coping Mechanisms Can Imprison You first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In this 96th episode of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, we hear the inspiring story of a special guest who transcended decades of trauma and tragedy to define the life she wants to live. The post #96 Transcending Trauma — Defining Wave Collapses first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Episode 095 of the Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz features a conversation with sports metaphysician Laura M. Wilde. The post #95 Consciousness, Flow, and Optimal Performance first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

A conversation with life coach Leonardo Morán on the power and mystery of synchronicity and consciousness in episode 094 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz. The post #94 The Power of Synchronicity and Consciousness first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Are you the author of your thoughts? Listen to episode 093 of the Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz to learn how to take control of your thoughts and your life. The post #93 Become the Author of Your Thoughts first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In episode 092 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, let's look at the transcendent nature of new love, and the specific steps you and your partner can take to sustain that feeling over time. The post #092 Here’s Why We Fall Out of Love first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Episode 091 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz presents an encore of a February, 2019 episode featuring Mel's interview on a New Zealand radio show on rethinking your communication and thoughts. The post #091 Rethinking How We Think and Communicate (Encore Presentation) first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In the 90th episode of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, the topic is the danger of toxic individualism to our relationships, our culture, and even the planet. The post #090 Toxic Individualism first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Episode 089 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz presents a critique of gradualism, an optimistic definition of human nature, and an argument for catalyzing change. The post #089 Act With Willful Intention first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Episode 088 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz examines the pitfalls of assumption, and the alternative healthier approach. The post #088 Free Yourself From Assumption first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In episode 087 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, the topic is why responding is so much healthier than reacting. Listen to learn why. The post #087 Respond, Don’t React first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

Episode 086 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz is all about the overwhelming influence of fear in our culture, and how we can live our lives in a fear-less way. The post #086 How to Live a Fearless Life first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In episode 085 of the Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, Mel asks, why are we attracted to our opposite number? Why is referring to our partner as "my other half" actually damaging our relationship and ourselves? The post #085: Why Do Opposites Attract? first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In this encore presentation of an episode originally released in 2019, Mel is joined by a therapy guest to discuss self-esteem, self-worth, and the root of happiness. The post #084: The Power of Authentic Self Esteem (Encore Presentation) first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 083 features an examination of participatory thinking, the key to recreating yourself and embracing possibility. The post #083: How to Recreate Yourself Right Now first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.

In The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 082, I take a hard look at why we need to stop using the terms "mental health" and "mental illness." The post #082: Stop Calling It “Mental Health!” first appeared on Mel Schwartz, LCSW.