TU17: The Biology of Motivation and Habits – Why We Drop the Ball

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TU17: The Biology of Motivation and Habits – Why We Drop the Ball

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Jan 11, 2017

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Why do we struggle to break and form habits? The neuroscience behind our fight to form and break habits.

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Jan 11, 2017

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Use the science of the mind and relationships to update your understanding of yourself and those you love – candid conversations with 2 Austin therapists and their guest experts.

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TU24: Grief And Our Body’s Wisdom On Surviving It With Candyce Ossefort-Russell: Demystifying what happens in our body and emotions when we experience grief and loss. Candyce Ossefort-Russell helps us explore how loss of an important person, relationship or role deregulates our nervous system and makes us feel like we are in danger... by Therapist Uncensored Podcast
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TU08: Understanding Emotional Triggers: Why Your Buttons Get Pushed and What To Do About It: Therapists explain the neuroscience behind emotional over-reactivity. by Therapist Uncensored Podcast
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TU09: Minding Your Relationship: Three Mindfulness Exercises to Practice With Your Partner: Learn specific tips on engaging with your partner that can immediately increase relationship satisfaction for both of you. by Therapist Uncensored Podcast
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TU27: Raising Secure Children With Guest Tina Payne Bryson: New York Times best-selling author Tina Payne Bryson shares her experience as a parent and clinician on parenting with the brain in mind. by Therapist Uncensored Podcast
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TU20: Developing Racial Identity With Guests Rudy Lucas And Christine Schmidt: Help is here for having those uncomfortable conversations... like whether or not there such a thing as reverse-racism, what's going on when people ask about white lives matter, how is racism different than prejudice, by Therapist Uncensored Podcast
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TU25: Ping-Pong vs Catch: Turning Communication from Competition to Connection: The art of listening seems so easy on the surface but often proves challenging in our lives. Listening can create feelings of powerlessness and subordination that makes us act out in ways that we often don’t even recognize. by Therapist Uncensored Podcast
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