Mentally Flexible
Tom Parkes, LCSW
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Join psychotherapist Tom Parkes as he has meaningful conversations to help you build mental flexibility. Each episode will explore topics related to psychology, mental health, and creativity. With an open mind and a sense of curiosity these conversations will help you better understand yourself, others, and the world around you.
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Tamara Hubbard, LCPC | Parenting Through Food Allergy Anxiety with ACT
Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than 20 years of clinical experience. IShe specializes in helping parents of children with food allergies find the…
Paul Eastwick PhD | Rethinking Attraction: Why Your “Type” Isn’t What You Think
My guest today is Paul Eastwick, a social psychologist and professor at the University of California, Davis, whose research focuses on attraction, romantic relationships, and the gap between what we…
Jason Luoma, PhD | ACT & Psychedelic Science
Today’s guest is Jason Luoma, PhD. Jason is a clinical psychologist, researcher, entrepreneur, and psychotherapy trainer based in Portland, Oregon. For over two decades, Jason’s research has focused…
Jennifer Bohle, LPC | Letting Values Guide the Creative Process
My guest today is Jennifer Bohle, LPC. Jennifer is a trauma-informed therapist, content creator, and high-achieving creative based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She works with perfectionistic women…
Erin Jones, LCMHC | Perinatal OCD and Anxiety
My guest today is Erin Jones, LCMHC. Erin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor providing evidence-based treatment for individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related…
Dr. Diana Hill | Focusing Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most
Diana Hill, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Diana is the host of the podcast Wise Effort…
Marisa Mazza, PsyD | Treating OCD and Anxiety with Psychological Flexibility
Dr. Marisa T. Mazza is a clinical psychologist and founder of choicetherapy psychological services, inc. Dr. Mazza is passionate about providing evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive…
Laura Knouse, PhD | ADHD: Expanding the Clinical Lens
My guest today is Laura Knouse, PhD. Laura is a clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Richmond. Her research and clinical expertise focus on the nature, assessment, and treatment…
A Conversation with Ralph De La Rosa - Shared in Loving Memory
Today’s episode features Ralph De La Rosa. Ralph was the author of three books, including Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Compassion (foreword by Richard Schwartz). He was a…
Rikke Kjelgaard | Vulnerability, Scars, and Bringing ACT Into Life
My guest today is Rikke Kjelgaard. Rikke is a licensed psychologist, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and author. Rikke is on a mission to help therapists thrive and to be brave and authentic helpers.…
Jessica Borushok, PhD | The ACT Therapist
My guest today is Dr. Jessica Borushok, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice specializing in anxiety disorders and health-related concerns, including insomnia, chronic pain, and…
Dr. Robyn Walser | Presence and Authenticity in the Therapy Room
My guest today is Dr. Robyn Walser. Robyn is a clinical psychologist, educator, and author of several influential books on ACT for professionals and general readers. She is Assistant Clinical…
Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW | Anxiety Unpacked
My guest today is Noelle McWard Aquino. Noelle is a Chicago-based therapist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. She is the author of Anxiety Unpacked: Discover Your Type and…
Alissa Jerud, PhD | Emotion-Savvy Parenting
My guest today is Alissa Jerud, PhD. Alissa is a licensed clinical psychologist working in private practice and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania. In her private…
Holly Yates, LCMHC | Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)
My guest today is Holly Yates, LCMHC. Holly has been in private practice in North Carolina since 2004. Her specialty areas are working with adults both individually and in groups as well as couples…
Dr. Joe Oliver | ACTivate Your Life
My guest today is Dr. Joe Oliver. Joe is a consultant clinical psychologist, author, and the founder of Contextual Consulting, a leading international training provider that has trained over 60,000…
Pepper Stetler | One Mother’s Reckoning with the IQ Test
My guest today is Pepper Stetler. Pepper is the author of A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother’s Reckoning with the IQ Test, which we discuss in this episode. She is also a professor of art history…
Dr. Emily Edlynn | Parenting with Nuance, Flexibility, and Compassion
My guest today is Dr. Emily Edlynn. Emily is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric health psychology who works in private practice with children, teens, and adults. Emily spent…
Trevor Jones | Bringing the Heart of ACT into Performance
My guest today is Trevor Jones. Trevor is a Mental Performance Coach with the Aware Performance Group and has spent the last nine years studying and training in ACT and its underlying theories. A…
Lou Lasprugato, MFT | Yearnings and Vulnerabilities in Relationships
My guest today is Lou Lasprugato, MFT. Lou is an internationally recognized trainer and behavioral health provider. He’s a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with private practices in both…
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Mentally Flexible has published 88 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Mentally Flexible is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 55m.
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