Got a death grip on your problems? Surrounded by healing hackers? Here's how to know, then let the soul salve flow...   When Trauma Defines You: Moving Beyond Over-Identification for Mental Liberation Music by Eli Awada

Prone to chewing on your problems like they're a delicious sandwich? Well, knock it off. (Or listen to this episode to find out how.)  Rumination: Why Do People Obsess Over Things? Music by Eli Awada

Are you a good listener? Chances are, not as good as you think, but, as always, we're here to help. Prick up your ears!    The Power and Impact of Good Listening How To Be a Better Listener Music by Eli Awada  

Does the idea of change send shivers down your spine? Well, grab a sweater and suck it up, because it's coming anyway. (And could be a blessing in disguise.)   Why We Fear Change, and Why It Might Be Exactly What We Need Facing fear, finding courage, and choosing change that aligns with your values.   Why change is so scary — and how to unlock its potential TED Maya Shankar   Music by Eli Awada

Is your ego acting like a little b*tch? You're not alone. Learn how to cut it down to size ... like way down (and dominate). To Get Happier, Make Yourself Smaller: Self-esteem is overrated. The better path to enlightenment is through contemplating one's insignificance. Why We Must Feel Insignificant Before We Become Significant The Mindfulness Practice of Ego Dropping Music by Eli Awada  

Calling all worriers, ruminators, and straight-to-the-bad-place peeps. It's time to shift that laser focus on the best case scenario. It's only fair-io. Here's how! My Therapist Says Think of the Best-Case Scenario Instead of focusing on worst-case outcomes that are already highly unlikely, why not consider the total opposite? Can Positive Thinking Really Make Dreams Come True? Music by Eli Awada

Does boredom make you uncomfortable? What about boring people? Are YOU boring? Well, this episode is anything but. Check it out.   Speaking of Psychology: Why boredom is surprisingly interesting, with Erin Westgate, PhD: American Psychological Association Logo Music by Eli Awada

Learn why, then learn how to knock it off and stay in serenity.   Why Does Peace Feel So Unfamiliar? How to Trust Peace When You've Adapted to Trauma If you feel restless during stable periods, psychology explains the internal expectation Music by Eli Awada

If you think winning is the greatest you might be the biggest loser ever. Wait. That sounded mean. But maybe true? Have a listen and find out!   The psychology of winning - and losing The Drive to Win and the Struggle to Feel A carefree, joyous, gold-medal performance proves it: There's no one in figure skating like Alysa Liu Music by Eli Awada  

Independence is admirbale, unless you're just an overfunctioning hot mess. How do you know the dif? Dig into this episode.   Are You Hyper-Independent? Signs, Causes, and Real-Life Examples How to ask for help -- and get a "yes" Nobody Has Me Music by Eli Awada