If you have ever experienced a panic attack you know how frightening they can be. They occur as part of a normal physiological response called the fight or flight response. When panic sets in, this survival instinct overrides your rational thou

Episode 3 - Letting Go

Sep 14th, 2021 21m 40s

Surrender is a form of acceptance. It takes great humility, which is the greatest of strengths. We explore the concept of surrender with the question: if the past is not here right now, then how am I keeping it alive? When we let go, or lesson,

Episode 2 - The Observer

Sep 6th, 2021 15m 3s

Differentiating what you feel from who you are is a self-care technique commonly used for those experiencing chronic anxiety. It is the difference between saying "I am anxious" and "I feel anxious". Although an effective technique, it can do th

Episode 1 - Loving Kindness

Sep 2nd, 2021 15m 15s

Loneliness distorts the perceptions we have of our relationships. Healing these cognitive distortions starts with healing the relationship with the self. It is important to root deeply into our empathy and practice loving-kindness towards ourse

Episode 6 - Meeting People Where They Are - An Interview with Millie Carlson, NP

Jul 15th, 2020 35m 50s

Nurse Practitioner Millie Carlson is a special guest on The Mental Defense Podcast. Having worked in the NICU for the last eight years, Millie offers insights into the parallels between the regulation of an infant's well-being and regulation of

Episode 5 - Summer Solstice

Jun 20th, 2020 15m 42s

A fear of the dark is rooted in the fear of the unknown. The cycle of darkness and light in nature exist with purpose and intention. Are our lives meant to be any different? The Summer Solstice reminds us of the cyclical patterns in our lives a

Episode 4 - Self Forgiveness

May 23rd, 2020 14m 14s

What does yoga and martial arts have to teach us about forgiveness? This episode explores finding peace with the past through the eyes of Warrior II pose and elbow position. We find purpose for our pain through forgiveness. Strength and stabili

Episode 3 - The Observer

May 14th, 2020 17m 5s

Differentiating what you feel from who you are is a self-care technique commonly used for those experiencing chronic anxiety. It is the difference between saying 'I am anxious' and 'I feel anxious'. Although an effective technique, it can do th

Episode 2 - Letting Go

May 2nd, 2020 21m 10s

The human mind is structured such that we can experience emotional reactions in the present from thoughts about the past and future. We break this cycle and find peace through the act of surrender, or letting go. Surrender is a form of acceptan

Episode 1 - Loving Kindness

Apr 6th, 2020 14m 47s

Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak and social isolation, it is natural to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. At times like these, it is important to root deeply into our empathy and practice loving-kindness towards ourselves and all living beings. Th

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