My guest today is a world leader on how to be a better human being in today’s challenging world through the application of Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Her work is equally applicable to adults and adolescents who are in possession of a human mind.  My guest today is Dr Louise Hayes. Highlights from today’s podcast are:
1:12 Louise’s philanthropic work in the Himalayas
7:40 Clinical psychology, ACT & psychological flexibility
11:55 The problem with hiding from your feelings
17:14 The western cultural shift towards controlling our experience
19:49 The spilt between western science and eastern philosophy
21:48 Contextural behavioural science – a philosophy of science
26:36 How your past influences your present and future
30:52 ACT as a process-based therapy
31:30 Inside-skin versus outside-skin control strategies
39:46 ACT for the whole developmental cycle
47:06 ACT for mental health challenges for adolescents
55:12 Evidence-based treatments for depression and anxiety
58:05 advice for parents with teenagers who are struggling
1:01:00 How many questions is it ok to ask your kids when they get home from school?

You can find out more about Louise and get some free resources from https://dnav.international

Her awesome book for teenagers is: Your Life Your Way

Another great book is : Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens: A Guide to Living an Extraordinary Life

My guest today is a world leader on how to be a better human being in today’s challenging world through the application of Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Her work is equally applicable to adults and adolescents who are in possession of a human mind.  My guest today is Dr Louise Hayes. Highlights from today’s podcast are:<ul><li>1:12 Louise’s philanthropic work in the Himalayas</li><li>7:40 Clinical psychology, ACT &amp; psychological flexibility</li><li>11:55 The problem with hiding from your feelings</li><li>17:14 The western cultural shift towards controlling our experience</li><li>19:49 The spilt between western science and eastern philosophy</li><li>21:48 Contextural behavioural science – a philosophy of science</li><li>26:36 How your past influences your present and future</li><li>30:52 ACT as a process-based therapy</li><li>31:30 Inside-skin versus outside-skin control strategies</li><li>39:46 ACT for the whole developmental cycle</li><li>47:06 ACT for mental health challenges for adolescents</li><li>55:12 Evidence-based treatments for depression and anxiety</li><li>58:05 advice for parents with teenagers who are struggling</li><li>1:01:00 How many questions is it ok to ask your kids when they get home from school?</li></ul>You can find out more about Louise and get some free resources from <a href='https://dnav.international'>https://dnav.international</a>Her awesome book for teenagers is: <a href='https://www.amazon.com.au/Your-Life-Way-Acceptance-Commitment-ebook/dp/B083B7LTFQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1D2AIMVQHE4PY&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=your+life+your+way+louise+hayes&amp;sprefix=your+life+your+way%2Caps%2C314&amp;sr=8-1'>Your Life Your Way</a> Another great book is : <a href='https://www.amazon.com.au/Your-Mind-Into-Life-Teens-ebook/dp/B0089EHP4I/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1D2AIMVQHE4PY&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=your+life+your+way+louise+hayes&amp;sprefix=your+life+your+way%2Caps%2C314&amp;sr=8-2'>Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens: A Guide to Living an Extraordinary Life</a>

Host Paul Taylor, a Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist and PhD student in Psychology, interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving your mind, body and brain to become your best self.

The Paul Taylor Podcast

Host Paul Taylor, a Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist and PhD student in Psychology, interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving your mind, body and brain to become your best self.

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