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
Finding Your Purpose
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Mind Pilot EP 78
What 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 contribute to anxiety and depression and how reconnecting with even small forms of meaning can have a major impact. Whether it's work, hobbies, volunteering, or family time, purpose can evolve and shift over time. Dr. Price-Sharps shares strategies for taking stock of your current life, exploring new directions, and building a plan B when needed. This is a guide to finding clarity, regaining motivation, and making peace with change.
Main Talking Points
- PURPOSE & WELLBEING: How losing or lacking purpose can fuel depression and anxiety
- DAILY INVENTORY: Questions to ask yourself to discover what brings meaning to your life
- PLAN B MINDSET: Why first responders and high-risk professionals should always have future plans
- FINDING JOY AGAIN: The value of small passions, hobbies, and side pursuits in building purpose
