Mind Pilot
Boost your mental health as a first responder or veteran with the Mind Pilot podcast, hosted by Dr. Jana Price-Sharps, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and stress management. This essential podcast is designed for firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, and veterans seeking practical strategies to enhance their mental well-being. Delve into topics like resilience, stress reduction, effective parenting, healthy relationships, coping with anxiety and depression, conquering nightmares, and setting achievable goals. Tune in to the Mind Pilot podcast and empower yourself with actionable tips and techniques tailored for first responders, ensuring greater overall well-being and a stronger mindset on the job.
Episodes
95 episodes
Plate/Bubble visualization
Mind Pilot VisualizationIn a few minutes you can reset your day. Draw a plate, brain dump everything, star the things you cannot change, and let them go. For what remains, imagine each task or fear sealed in a bubble and stored i...
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11:01
Mind Edits: How to Reframe and Release Emotional Baggage
Mind Pilot Episode 84 Ever replayed a conversation for years, convinced someone meant to hurt you? In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps explains how our brains make "mind edits," snap judgments in emotional moments that get...
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Episode 84
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9:44
When Your Brain Feels Heavy: Understanding Mental Load
Mind Pilot Episode 82 Your brain deserves care just like your body does, but how often do you check in with it? In this deeply relatable episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps invites listeners to explore their mental load a...
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Episode 83
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12:58
Is It Worth It? Learning to Let Go for Your Peace of Mind
Mind Pilot Episode 82Do you struggle with watching someone make a mistake and not stepping in? You're not alone. In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps delves into the emotional challenge of letting go, especially ...
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Episode 82
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9:40
Parenting Part 2: Protecting, Guiding, and Setting Limits
Mind Pilot Episode 81In this follow-up episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps dives deeper into the everyday challenges and long-term responsibilities of parenting. From the emotional toll of divorce on children to ...
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Episode 81
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10:53
Command at Work, Compassion at Home: Communication for First Responders
Mind Pilot Episode 80 In high-stakes jobs like emergency response or the military, being blunt and efficient is essential—but at home, it can break down your most important relationships. In this heartfelt episode of Mind Pil...
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Episode 80
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14:57
Parenting Part 1: Communication, Conflict & Connection
Mind Pilot Episode 79Parenting is tough—and it gets tougher when you're not on the same page with your partner. In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps tackles the most common source of conflict in family life: parenting disagre...
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Episode 79
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15:43
Finding Your Purpose
Mind Pilot EP 78What gives your life meaning? In this powerful episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps of Mind Pilot invites listeners to reflect on the driving forces behind their daily choices. She explains how a lack of purpose can co...
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Episode 78
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10:09
Visualization: Camera View
What if you could mentally adjust your emotions the way you adjust a camera lens? In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps walks you through a powerful visualization exercise to help you "zoom out" from irritation and "focus in" on calm. By inten...
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6:52
The Power of Visualization: Unsticking Your Mind
Mind Pilot Episode 77Your brain is wired to remember images more than words—so how can you use that to your advantage? In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps uncover the power of visualization in breaking ne...
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Episode 77
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11:50
Breaking the Cycle: How Habits of Mind Shape Our Reactions
Mind Pilot Episode 76Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the same arguments, reacting the same way every time? Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps dive into the science behind these habitual thought patterns, explainin...
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Episode 76
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16:40
Finding Middle Ground: Addressing Sexual Desires in Relationships
Mind Pilot Episode 75Dr. Jana Price-Sharps addresses a sensitive but essential topic in relationships—what happens when partners have differing sexual needs? In this episode, she breaks down how to communicate effectivel...
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Episode 75
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9:07
Mastering Visualization: Heal, Focus, and Shift Emotions
Mind Pilot Episode 74In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps dives deep into the transformative power of visualization. She explains how this powerful tool, rooted in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (N...
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Episode 74
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11:50
The Psychology of Getting Unstuck: Finding Closure in Unfinished Business
Mind Pilot Episode 73Do you find your mind circling back to the same old issues, no matter how much time has passed? In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps tackles the reasons behind recurring thou...
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Episode 73
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10:58
Setting Holiday Boundaries Without the Guilt
Mind Pilot Episode 72Building on last year’s popular holiday boundaries episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps offers updated guidance for managing holiday pressures with ease. This episode addresses the specific challenges face...
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Episode 72
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6:28
Cognitive Overrides: Breaking Toxic Patterns with Mental Planning
Mind Pilot Episode 71In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps tackle the challenges of emotional decision-making and recurring conflicts. They delve into how prior mental planning and feature-...
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Episode 71
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13:48
When the Stress Stops: Rebalancing After High Adrenaline Experiences
Mind Pilot Episode 70High-stress environments can leave lasting effects long after the danger has passed. In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps explore how the body and mind react when the adrenaline stops...
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Episode 70
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15:53
Visualization: Strengthening What You Want, Letting Go of What You Don’t
Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps on Mind Pilot as she walks you through a powerful visualization exercise aimed at reducing stress and enhancing peace. In this session, you’ll learn how to mentally shift from irritating moments to a place of...
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7:19
From Procrastination to Progress: Taking Charge of Your Self-Care
Mind Pilot EP 69Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps on Mind Pilot as she addresses the habit of procrastinating on self-care. Highlighting the importance of immediate action, Dr. Jana guides listeners through the process of forming a concrete pl...
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Episode 69
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10:08
Cognitive Overrides: Mastering Emotional Impulses
Mind Pilot EP 68 On this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps introduces the concept of cognitive overrides and explains how they can help you navigate life's emotional challenges. By leveraging logical thinking over impuls...
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Episode 68
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11:38
Breaking Free from Isolation: The "Toxic Man Cave"
Mind Pilot Episode 66In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps dives into the concept of the "Toxic Man Cave." While man caves can be a space for relaxation and hobbies, they can become harmful when they lead to isolation and...
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Episode 66
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5:38
Healing the Mind: Steps to Achieving Personal Closure
Mind Pilot Episode 67Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps on Mind Pilot as she explores effective strategies for achieving closure from past events that continue to cause distress. This episode focuses on understanding the specific aspects of the...
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Episode 67
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9:44
Transforming Negative Habits: A Guide to Positive Change
Mind Pilot Episode 65Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps as she delves into the concept of brain traces and their profound impact on our daily lives. Understand how repetitive behaviors create lasting habits and gain insights on how to replace d...
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Episode 65
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9:55
Choosing Your Time Zone: Staying Present for a Happier Life
Mind Pilot Episode 64Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps in this insightful episode of Mind Pilot as she explores the importance of living in the present. Through personal anecdotes and expert advice, Dr. Price-Sharps highlights the negative eff...
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Episode 64
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8:13
The Danger of "It'll Be Okay": Exploring Dissociation and Decision-Making
Mind Pilot Episode 63In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps dives into the intriguing world of dissociation and its impact on our daily decision-making. Joined by Dr. Matthew Sharps, they discuss how stress-induced dissoci...
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Episode 63
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