

The Mind Mate Podcast
Tom Ahern
The Mind Mate Podcast explores the human condition at the intersection of spirituality, philosophy and psychotherapy. Hosted by counsellor, psychotherapist and writer Tom Ahern, the podcast engages deeply with questions of meaning, anxiety, freedom, identity, death, love, and what it means to live authentically in the modern world.
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Apr 29, 2023 • 53min
185: Why You Should Be Scared Sit less when Sitting with Dr. Stefan Zavlin
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 29, 2023 • 49min
184: Finding Meaning at the End of Life with Dr. Chris Kerr
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 29, 2023 • 1h 1min
183: How to Parent your SPICY Kid, Heal your Trauma and Self Sooth with Psychotherapist Heidi Rogers
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 29, 2023 • 43min
182: The Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening with Jonathan Kingsley
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 28, 2023 • 27min
181: How to Take Inspired Action and Stop Procrastinating
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 28, 2023 • 44min
180: Welcome to 2023! Running, AI, Existentialism and the Privilege of Choosing Suffering
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 28, 2023 • 47min
179: Purpose and Meaning in Jewish Culture with Menachaim Wolf
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 28, 2023 • 25min
178: Happy Couples Use THIS Communication Technique
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 28, 2023 • 27min
177: What It Takes To Truly Succeed and Achieve Your Goals
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/

Apr 28, 2023 • 31min
176: Why you should Entertain Boredom as a Vessel for Self Growth
Hello and welcome to the Body Meets Mind podcast - the podcast within the podcast! Paul, and Tom here, and we are exploring philosophies and strategies for an elevated life. We are so excited to present to you all the hard work that we've been working on behind the scenes. We've been developing great interviews and some really, really excellent podcasts where Tom and also just talk about things that nourish our mind as well as our body and everything in between. We're taking top down approaches and bottom up approaches that relay my experience as a counsellor and Paul's experience as a health and wellness coach for human optimisation performance, purpose, and meaning.
About Tom:
Tom works as a Counsellor, and has been working in the mental health space for over five years. Tom enjoys working with both individuals and couples, helping people identify their patterns, integrate their pasts, and live more fulfilling lives. Tom’s interests include existential psychotherapy, relationship and grief/bereavement counselling as well as helping people cultivate meaning and purpose whilst navigating difficult life changes. He also has experience in anxiety-based disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Outside of work, Tom enjoys reading and writing, and a self-confessed coffee addict! Find out more here: https://ahern.blog/


