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
Your Coping Toolkit, Why One Strategy Is Not Enough
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Mind Pilot Episode 86
When 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 strategies that truly lower anxiety, and avoid helpers that accidentally inflame it. You will hear why calling an anxious friend can escalate panic, how a glass of wine can turn into a bottle after a rough day, and what to try instead, from happy playlists and favorite photo albums to getting outside, mowing the lawn, fishing, or crafting. Use a simple three by five card to list five or six reliable options, then reach for it when your brain is spinning, so your body can recalibrate and your sleep, mood, and digestion improve.
Topics Covered
- COPING PORTFOLIO: Why one strategy is risky and how to diversify your calm
- SMART SUPPORT: How to choose centered friends and avoid anxiety amplifiers
- HEALTHY DISTRACTIONS: Music, photos, nature, hobbies, chores, and movement that reset the system
- STRESS AND BODY: How high stress fuels GERD, IBS, poor sleep, irritability, and what a daily plan can change
