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.
Mind Pilot
Breaking the Cycle: How Habits of Mind Shape Our Reactions
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Mind Pilot Episode 76
Do 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, explaining Gestalt processing and how it influences our emotional responses. They discuss why high-stress situations, like tough workdays or exhaustion, can push us into automatic behaviors and what we can do to shift toward more intentional, thoughtful reactions. With a special focus on first responders and high-stress professions, this episode offers a roadmap for breaking negative cycles and building healthier communication patterns.
Topics Covered:
- GESTALT PROCESSING: How our brains form automatic patterns that shape our reactions.
- FEATURE-INTENSIVE THINKING: The power of analyzing situations in detail rather than reacting instinctively.
- BREAKING NEGATIVE CYCLES: Recognizing habitual thought patterns and changing them for healthier relationships.
- PRACTICAL STRATEGIES: Steps to improve communication, especially for first responders and high-stress professions.
