The Mindgal Podcast

Sometimes our emotions get the better of us. When they do, we tend to react in the same way we always have. If you are anything like me, you might find that the same old reaction is not working for you anymore. 

In today's episode, I am going to explain two approaches from DBT called opposite action and coping ahead that will help you to re-think how you think.

Take a listen and drop me an email at monica@mindgal.com to let me...

Most of us have spent at least two weeks adhering to the shelter in place order. Two weeks of rumination, uncertainty, fear and in some cases, grief. Anxiety looks different in the face of a national pandemic. Grief is felt differently when we cannot say good-bye to our loved ones. In the midst of all the disconnect from the world and each other, it can be easy to not only social distance but emotional distance.

I am devoting this ...

Are you so focused on the end prize that you lose sight of everything in between? Or maybe you judge your success, capability or worth by things you can see, here or touch. This is all part of outcome dependency, and it is a great way to ensure anxiety and fear. Listen to this episode to find out if you are outcome dependent and what you can do to stop it.

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What if I were to tell you that everything that you think causes anxiety actually doesn't? In this episode of The MindGal Podcast, I explain why no events have meaning.  In the second segment of this episode, I dive deeper into the meaning of common emotions.

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We've all been there. We find ourselves fixated on something that happened, something we did, or ways we are being perceived. The list goes on. It's called thought rumination and it can be debilitating. On today's show, I am going to teach your 3, easy steps that you can take immediately that will end your rumination. Take a listen, and drop me an email at monica@mindgal.com to let me know how it worked for you!

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Imposter Syndrome. It's a real thing. In a nutshell, it is feeling like we are a fraud in our own life. We exacerbate being an imposter by the fear that we will get found out if we don't keep up the charade. 

On this week's MindGal Podcast, Monica goes over the 5 types of imposter syndrome and how to challenge them. The 5 types are:

1. The Perfectionist
2. The Superman/woman
3. The Natural Genius
4. The Soloist
5. The Expert

You hate feeling anxious. It makes you feel stuck, helpless, sick, etc. You say you want out, but do you really? On this week's episode we explore what might be keeping you connected to your anxiety.

Check out more resources on anxiety at www.mindgal.com. You can also download some free cheat sheets to help you manage your thoughts at www.mindgal.com/resources/

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Anxiety is tough. It can be all-consuming, completely messing with our thoughts. But there is hope. Using the C.A.L.M technique will help you to take control of your thoughts so that they don't control you.

Find more about C.A.L.M. by subscribing to the MindGal website at www.mindgal.com, where you can get a free download to guide you in the process.

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In this episode, Monica discusses John Gottman's theory of the four horseman of communication. These "horseman," as Gottman calls them, act as destroyers of communication. While Gottman's work is centered around marriage and family, the communication styles and techniques to overcome them can transcend across all types of relationships.

Monica will walk you through each type of destructive communication style, including how to reco...

 

On this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing trainer, Rebecca Kordecki, Transformational Life Coach and Breathwork Coach. Rebecca is also the creater and founder of Flip Your S.W.I.T.C.H and Breathzone. These programs are designed to use your breath to calm your body and mind and empower you to live your most fulfilled life.  

Rebecca's motto is to stand on your story instead of standing in your story. Her work ...

We all have them, those messages in our head telling us all the negative things about ourselves. They're called cognitive distortions. On this episode, I will explain 15 cognitive distortions that inhibit a growth mindset and stunt our personal growth. 

To learn how to counter these distortions, subscribe to MindGal (www.mindgal.com), and you will have access to information that will be released next week. You will also have a...

Fear. We all have experienced it. Some of us let it show up and let it pass. Others fester on it until it develops into a full-blown anxiety attack. On today's short podcast episode, you will learn about 3 things you need to know about fear, and be given some tools to help you face your own fears.

To learn more about the one simple truth about fear, go to www.mindgal.com/truthaboutfear. 

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We all know those people. Maybe we ARE those people. You know, the ones who who don't know how to say no to anyone? On this episode, we are talking all about what makes a people-pleaser a people-pleaser. Is it because they are just nice people, or is there an underlying psychology behind it? Tune in to find out!

Don't forget to download the quiz to find out if you have people-pleasing tendencies, and get some simple tools that you ...

Anxiety is a piece of work. It feeds on fears and insecurities. It is the main course at the dinner table. It is also the appetizer and dessert. Anxiety is like cookie monster, constantly whispering "feed me" (said in a gruff, cookie monster voice).Sometimes it can feel easier to feed the beast than to fight it off. When we live with something for a period of time, it becomes part of who we are. I'll use the example of my hair. Fro...