The BrightSpot
A passion in psychology turned into a side project with a friend. The BrightSpot Podcast discusses coping skills for common psychological problems. While it may not immediately be obvious how psychology and your health are connected, mental health is one of our primary foods and a pillar for wellness. Check out the episodes below and be sure to subscribe to the show!
S1 E10 - Grit
What is one way to achieve your long term goals? Develop grit. In Episode 10 of the BrightSpot podcast, we discuss Grit. Mata and I chat about what exactly grit is, how it can benefit you, and how to increase your own grit so you can be a bright spot and achieve success!
S1 E9 - Goal Setting
This episode discusses goal setting. Just in time for the new year! You may have tried to set goals before, but did they stick? Were they SMART goals? Listen and find out which goal type is best to focus on for optimal change and how to stick to it!
S1 E8 - Fear of Failure, Fear of Winning
This episode talks about living in the past and the future. The past is often associated with depression or regret while living in the future deals with worry and anxiety. We chat about our own experiences with not being present and give some tips on how to find your way into the present moment. Listen to this episode and learn how to find happiness and joy in any situation, plus practice mindfulness with an exercise led by Dr. Mata.
S1 E7 - Self Efficacy
This episode talks about living in the past and the future. The past is often associated with depression or regret while living in the future deals with worry and anxiety. We chat about our own experiences with not being present and give some tips on how to find your way into the present moment. Listen to this episode and learn how to find happiness and joy in any situation, plus practice mindfulness with an exercise led by Dr. Mata.
S1 E6 - Agency
This episode talks about living in the past and the future. The past is often associated with depression or regret while living in the future deals with worry and anxiety. We chat about our own experiences with not being present and give some tips on how to find your way into the present moment. Listen to this episode and learn how to find happiness and joy in any situation, plus practice mindfulness with an exercise led by Dr. Mata.
S1 E5 - Past, Present, Future
This episode talks about living in the past and the future. The past is often associated with depression or regret while living in the future deals with worry and anxiety. We chat about our own experiences with not being present and give some tips on how to find your way into the present moment. Listen to this episode and learn how to find happiness and joy in any situation, plus practice mindfulness with an exercise led by Dr. Mata.
S1 E4 - Self Talk
This episode discusses self talk. How we talk to ourselves can play a big part in our mood- whether it be positive or negative. We chat about why negative self talk is so detrimental and how it can spiral into anxiety and depression and how positive self talk can help. Listen to this episode for techniques on how to become more aware of your self talk, ways change it, and ultimately experience a better, brighter life!
S1 E3 - Shoulding Yourself
This episode discusses “shoulding” on yourself and others, a cognitive distortion that we are all guilty of! We chat about the history of “should”, when it’s okay to use, how it shows up in life and techniques to combat this form of negative self talk. Listen to this episode and you’ll know how to relieve everyday frustration and guilt to have a brighter day!
S1 E2 - Burnout
In this episode of the BrightSpot Podcast, we discuss burnout. We define burnout not only in the workplace but at home as well. Mata and I discuss our experiences with burnout and we provide some coping strategies for getting you through those sometimes overwhelming feelings! If you want to know what a momcation is, how you could apply it to your life, and other practical tips for feeling burned out, listen to this episode.
S1 E1 - Decision Making
In this episode, we discuss decision making and ways of coping with those everyday decisions that weigh us down. We cover types of decision makers, such maximizers or satisficers, decision fatigue and its causes, plus our top recommendations on how to make decisions.