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
111 episodes
Mission-Critical Grace
Mind Pilot Episode 99In high-stakes roles where mistakes can be fatal, it is easy to bring a "zero-fail" mindset home and begin to rip yourself to shreds over minor errors. This episode explores how to transition from destructive self-cr...
Off the Clock
Mind Pilot Episode 98Ever feel like you’re watching a friend rot in a "brain jail" of their own making? In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps explains why your professional "command and control" style can actually lock the door t...
On Grief
A quiet reflection on grief, its unpredictability, and the gentle space needed to begin healing.
Protect your Mental Perimeter
Mind Pilot Episode 97In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps explores how to safeguard your focus when dealing with those "walking wounded" colleagues who seem to crawl under your skin the moment they speak. For fir...
The "It’ll Be Fine" Trap
Mind Pilot Episode 96In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps dive into the subtle phenomenon of dissociation. For many first responders and veterans, "checking out" is a survival s...
Parenting Beyond the Uniform: Guiding vs. Commanding
Mind Pilot 95In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps explores the unique challenges of navigating parenthood as a first responder. Because you see the worst of the world on the job, it's a natural instinct to want ...
Small Wins, Big Impact
Mind Pilot EP 94Dr. Jana Price-Sharps explores the 1% marginal gains rule that was originally developed by cycling coach Dave Brailsford to maximize performance through tiny details . Many attempts at self improvement fail because massiv...
Fight, Flight, and Focus
Mind Pilot Episode 93In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps is joined by her husband and co-author, Dr. Matthew Sharps, to discuss their newly published book, Beyond Survival: Pilot Your Own Brain. They dive deep into the scienc...
New Year's Resolutions: A Tactical Approach
Mind Pilot 92In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps break down the science of why most New Year's resolutions fail by February. Introducing the concept of "Feature Intensive Analysis," they ex...
You Aren't Going Crazy: The "Continuity of the Nervous System" in High-Pressure Situations
Mind Pilot Episode 91In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps explore the psychological reality of high-stakes decision-making. Discussing his new book, The Forensic View, Dr. Sharps explains t...
When Two Type-As Collide: Ending the Power Struggle at Home
Mind Pilot Episode 90What happens when a command-presence mindset meets a strong-willed partner at home? In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps addresses the unique friction that occurs when two "Type-A" pe...
3 Simple Rules for a Happier Marriage
Mind Pilot Episode 89Kindness, gratitude, connection, Dr. Jana distills relationship wisdom into three rules you can use today. She walks you through managing anger by taking a break before damage is done, shows how simple thanks for dis...
3 Simple Steps to Defuse Anger
Mind Pilot EP 88If anger feels constant, this episode gives you a fast, three step reset, reflect on how you handle anger, make a plan before you get home tired and grumpy, and set boundaries early so tension does not pile up. Dr. Jana e...
Interrupting the Adrenaline Loop
Mind Pilot Episode 87Dr. Jana Price-Sharps breaks down how everyday irritations, from slow drivers to missed deadlines, can snowball into constant anger and a body stuck in the adrenaline and cortisol loop. Aimed especially at first resp...
Your Coping Toolkit, Why One Strategy Is Not Enough
Mind Pilot Episode 86When you only have one way to cope, injury, schedule changes, or a moved away friend can leave you stranded. In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps teaches how to diversify your coping, pick strategi...
Small Thanks, Big Impact
Mind Pilot Episode 85In this Mind Pilot episode, Dr. Jana Price Sharps explores why simple gratitude, offered consistently and sincerely, can transform homes, teams, and communities. From thanking a spouse for nightly dishes to ac...
Recalibrate in Minutes: Visualization
Mind Pilot VisualizationThis episode is your quick escape from the stress of a hectic day. Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps as she offers a short guided mental cool down to help ease tension, slow your thoughts, and reconnect ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
