Seize the Moment Podcast

On episode 77, we welcome philosopher Andreas Elpidorou to discuss the positive and negative aspects of boredom, frustration, and anticipation; the hedonic treadmill and why constant pleasure becomes tormenting; the difference between common boredom and chronic, existential boredom and the latter's link with depression; how frustration is associated with effort and pride; the importance of experiencing all of your emotions for your overall mental health; our podcasting journey and dealing with the aforementioned emotions; how short-term and long-term thinking affect our tolerance of negative emotions; and how we can begin to utilize boredom, frustration, and anticipation to assess and creating more meaningful lives. Andreas Elpidorou is an academic philosopher and writer. He is currently an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Louisville. He specializes in the philosophical study of the mind and has published extensively on the nature of emotions (especially, boredom), consciousness, and cognition. He is best known for his work on the function and value of boredom. His new book is called Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration, and Anticipation Lead Us to the Good Life. Where you can follow Andreas' Work: Website: http://elpidorou.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aelpidorou Find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seize_podcast O4L: https://o4lonlinenetwork.com/seizethe... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMome... We are also everywhere podcasts are available!

On episode 76, we welcome clinical psychologist Margaret Rutherford to discuss perfectly hidden depression, the unhealthy coping strategies that can mask inner turmoil and sorrow, our own experiences with the syndrome and why we hid it, the stages to healing PHD, the difference between perfectionism and self-acceptance, the environmental messages we receive that foster PHD and why understanding their sources is as significant to healing as behavioral change, Margaret's own experience with PHD, and why vulnerability is more conducive to forming relationships than projecting perfection. Dr. Margaret Rutherford is a clinical psychologist that has practiced for twenty-six years in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She began blogging and podcasting in 2012 to destigmatize mental illness and educate the public about therapy and treatment. With her compassionate and common-sense style, her work can be found at https://DrMargaretRutherford.com, as well as HuffPost, Psych Central, Psychology Today, The Mighty, the Gottman Blog and others. She hosts a weekly podcast, The SelfWork Podcast and her new book is called Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism that Masks Your Depression, and is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble or your local bookstore. Where you can follow Margaret's Work: Website: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmargaretrutherford/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctor_margaret Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/doctormargaret/ Find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seize_podcast O4L: https://o4lonlinenetwork.com/seizethe... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMome... We are also everywhere podcasts are available!

On episode 75 we welcome social psychologist and co-developer of Terror-Management Theory Sheldon Solomon to discuss his original research, which supported his hypothesis of death anxiety being at the core of most of our aggressive and selfish behaviors; how awareness of our mortality tends to make us more tribal and nationalistic; the backlash he and his colleagues received from academia when they presented TMT and why they decided to continue to explore its merits; how individual self-esteem is used to help us repress our collective terror of dying; the link between death anxiety and the subsequent creation of cultural values and beliefs; and how we can begin to tackle the problem of political polarization and the factors sustaining it. Sheldon Solomon is a social psychologist, a philosopher, co-developer of Terror Management Theory, co-author of The Worm at the Core : On the Role of Death in Life Sheldon's Website: https://www.skidmore.edu/psychology/f... The Worm at the Core (book): https://amzn.to/31hQAXH Denial of Death (book): https://amzn.to/329Zxl4 Find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seize_podcast O4L: https://o4lonlinenetwork.com/seizethe... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMome... We are also everywhere podcasts are available!

On episode 74, we welcome hip-hop journalist Andrew Moffatt (Andy O4L) to discuss the Heart of an Outlaw Show; his experiences with interviewing some of his musical idols like Mutah "Napoleon" Beale, and other guests like Angie Thomas and Ajani Carr; the dark side of fame; the idealization of the illusory lives of celebrities on instagram; how Tupac's music influenced Andy's perspective; his life as a bodybuilder and why he gave it up; why obsessive pursuits often end in tragedy rather than triumph; overcoming severe depression and its sources; and how having a family and working with the Outlawz filled his life with meaning. Andy is the host of the Heart of an Outlaw show where he interviews entertainers in the hip-hop music industry. He's also a musical journalist writing for O4L, having interviewed Angie Thomas, Riskie, and Ajani Carr. Find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seize_podcast O4L: https://o4lonlinenetwork.com/seizethe... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMome... We are also everywhere podcasts are available! Where you can follow Andy's Work: Website: https://www.o4lonlinenetwork.com/heartofanoutlawshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyO4l https://twitter.com/hoaoshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyo4l https://www.instagram.com/heartofanoutlawshow

On episode 73, we welcome author and brand strategist Kate Harvie to discuss the psychological tools of overcoming trauma, focusing on her traumatic brain injury and the arduous journey back to health. Additionally, we focused on the importance of developing patience, gratitude, and recognition; how Kate coped with feeling helpless and learned to accept help; the importance of integrity and character development in trauma recovery and self-esteem; becoming psychologically flexible after failing; and how social media and entertainment redirect us from focusing on important issues. Kate Harvie is a writer, editor, marketer, brand strategist, and she helps with development both online and offline. A graduate of law school, she is a startup founder and advocate for survivors of all kinds of trauma. Her book is called Believe It and Behave It: How to Restart, Reset, and Reframe Your Life, Harvie shares how she came back from rock bottom to find herself again. Find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seize_podcast O4L: https://o4lonlinenetwork.com/seizethe... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMome... We are also everywhere podcasts are available! Where you can follow Kate Harvie's Work: Website: http://kateharvie.com/ https://www.uhhm.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/glossgal Instagram: www.instagram.com/glossgal

On episode 72, we welcome management consultant Ryan Stelzer to discuss toxic workplace environments, how they relate to depression and anxiety, the step by step process of creating more effective communication,the necessity of fostering psychological safety for innovation, how philosophy can be used practically to create better leaders and team members, how embracing your ability to be proactive can positively affect your work culture, the negative financial affects of limiting beliefs and the importance of shifting thinking to one's aspirational beliefs, how building rapport can contribute to the desire to receive feedback, and why the fear of letting someone down is more effective than the fear of punishment. Ryan Stelzer is a management consultant, executive coach, entrepreneur and author who co-founded Strategy of Mind to build high-performing, human teams. Ryan served at The White House as a Presidential Management Fellow during the Obama Administration, where his team was responsible for improving and sustaining high levels of performance across federal agencies. Find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seize_podcast O4L: https://o4lonlinenetwork.com/seizethe... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMome... We are also everywhere podcasts are available! Where you can follow Dr. David Brendel's Work: Website: www.StrategyofMind.com www.ryanstelzer.com/ www.LeadingMindsExecutiveCoaching.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanjstelzer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanjstelzer -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Support the show on Patreon if you like us! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32208666 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

On episode 71, we welcome journalist Derek Beres to talk about the structure and efficacy of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, the benefits and costs of being on psychotropic medication in the long-term, the importance of one's mindset and setting to a positive psychedelic experience, how psychedelics helped us become less critical and develop healthier frameworks of seeing others, how individualistic and collectivist cultures differed in their responses to COVID-19, charlatanry in the wellness industry, and the impact of the medicalization of mental illness. Derek Beres is a multi-faceted author, media expert, and fitness instructor based in Los Angeles. He is currently a columnist for Big Think, Head of Content Marketing for Centered, and a marketing writer for StackSocial. He is the host of the EarthRise podcast and co-host of Conspirituality. You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Substack. His new book is called Hero's Dose: The Case for Psychedelics in Ritual and Therapy. Find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seize_podcast O4L: https://o4lonlinenetwork.com/seizethe... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMome... We are also everywhere podcasts are available! Where you can follow Derek Beres' Work: Website: https://www.derekberes.com/ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Support the show on Patreon if you like us! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32208666 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

David is a psychiatrist, executive coach, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, and public philosopher living and working in Boston, Massachusetts. On episode 70, we welcome Dr. David Brendel to discuss the significance of slowing down your thinking process to make better choices, how your mindset can prevent you from being an effective leader and why changing it can improve your managerial skills, embracing new models of thought and consequently improving your relationships, why we're afraid of examining our prior life decisions and the cognitive distortion behind our fear, building rapport in order to help you help others improve their lives, the thought patterns of narcissistic individuals, why coaches and therapists should keep an open mind when asking questions about another's experience, and how to create critical behavioral changes for success. Leon Garber is a philosophical writer, contemplating and elucidating the deep recesses of man's soul. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Psychotherapist — specializing in Existential Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Therapy — and manages a blog exploring issues of death, self-esteem, love, freedom, life-meaning, and mental health/mental illness, from both empirical and personal viewpoints. Alen D. Ulman is a content creator and life long auto-didact. Alen manages the page Ego Ends Now which is a growing community for expanding consciousness with vital information about science, medicine, self actualization, philosophy, psychology and methods to overcome identification with compulsive thought. The purpose of Ego Ends Now is to make sure to give everyone in it's community every tool available to add levity in their own lives, making it a very real possibility for them to create a life of their own design, and help impact the world and our global community positively. Find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seize_podcast O4L: https://o4lonlinenetwork.com/seizethe... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMome... We are also everywhere podcasts are available! Where you can follow Dr. David Brendel's Work: Website: www.DavidBrendel.com www.DrDavidBrendel.com www.LeadingMindsExecutiveCoaching.com www.StrategyofMind.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdavidbrendel -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Support the show on Patreon if you like us! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32208666 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

On episode 69 Alen and Leon talk about the new Netflix series The Playbook: A Coach's Rules for Life, exploring the elements of success, including believing in your decisions and sticking to them in difficult periods, developing empathy and compassion for others in order to foster team morale, viewing your work as something to be enjoyed instead of something forced, embracing pressure and stress as opposed to getting trapped in comfort, Ubuntu and the importance of relying on your teammates, self-sabotage and the fear of losing your positive self-image, and why emotions can be our worst advisors. Leon Garber is a philosophical writer, contemplating and elucidating the deep recesses of man's soul. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Psychotherapist — specializing in Existential Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Therapy — and manages a blog exploring issues of death, self-esteem, love, freedom, life-meaning, and mental health/mental illness, from both empirical and personal viewpoints. Alen D. Ulman is a content creator and life long auto-didact. Alen manages the page Ego Ends Now which is a growing community for expanding consciousness with vital information about science, medicine, self actualization, philosophy, psychology and methods to overcome identification with compulsive thought. The purpose of Ego Ends Now is to make sure to give everyone in it's community every tool available to add levity in their own lives, making it a very real possibility for them to create a life of their own design, and help impact the world and our global community positively. Find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seize_podcast O4L: https://o4lonlinenetwork.com/seizethe... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMome... We are also everywhere podcasts are available! -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32208666 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

On episode 68, we welcome philosopher Ian Olasov to discuss his philosopher's booth and answering people's questions about god, meaning, and their own personal dilemmas; the problems with trademarking; the principles underlying both philosophical dialogues and psychotherapy; the Brooklyn Public Philosophy Series; how philosophical inquiry can be applied practically; the positive affect that philosophizing can have on our negative emotions; and why the conversations in philosophy are more important than specific answers. Ian Olasov is an adjunct professor and doctoral candidate at the City University of New York Graduate Center. His writing has appeared in Slate, Vox, Public Seminar amongst others. He won the American Philosophical Association's Public Philosophy Op-Ed Prize in 2016 and 2018. He runs the Ask a Philosopher booth in locations around New York City and lives in Brooklyn, NY. His new book that just came out if called Ask a Philosopher: Answers to Your Most Important and Most Unexpected Questions Find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seize_podcast O4L: https://o4lonlinenetwork.com/seizethe... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizethemom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMome... We are also everywhere podcasts are available! Where you can follow Ian Olasov's Work: Website: https://ianolasov.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brooklynpublicphilosophers/ https://www.facebook.com/ianolasov Twitter: https://twitter.com/iolasov Buy The Book on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084M1S843/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32208666 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-