In this episode of Minds &amp; Mics, I chat with Dr. Steve Hayes, the founder of Acceptance &amp; Commitment Therapy (ACT). We talk about everything from the importance of psychological flexibility and emotional tolerance to the future of psychotherapy and what to look for in a great therapist.Show Notes<ul><li>Psychological flexibility</li><li>Psychological rigidity</li><li>Social anxiety and panic attacks</li><li>Where does self-judgment and negative self-talk come from?</li><li>The psychological function of religion and wisdom traditions</li><li>Emotional tolerance</li><li>3rd wave behavior therapy, process-based therapy, and the future of psychotherapy</li><li>What to look for in a good therapist </li><li>2nd wave humanistic therapy</li></ul> Learn more about Steve and his work here:<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Liberated-Mind-Pivot-Toward-Matters/dp/073521400X">The Liberated Mind (Book)</a></li><li><a href="https://stevenchayes.com">Steven C Hayes (website)</a></li></ul> Get New Episodes FirstLearn more about the <a href="https://nickwignall.com/podcast/">Minds &amp; Mics podcast here</a>, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

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