
I'm Dr. Z., a clinical psychologist and an author. In PLAYING-IT-SAFE I will share with you research based-skills, interviews, readings, insights, tips, and all types of curated info to get unstuck from worries, anxieties, fears, obsessions, and ineffective playing-it-safe actions.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducationMental HealthSelf-Improvement | |||

After a distraction, it takes an average of 23 minutes to return to the original task.
Not because you're weak. Because your environment was built using the same behavioral principles as slot machines to pull your attention away from what matters.
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Accurately estimating how hard something will be requires sitting with the discomfort of its difficulty. And your mind would rather not.
In this new episode of Playing-It-Safe we discussed the research on time, flow states, and four principles that ... more
"I want to finish this project" sounds like moving toward something. But, underneath it is often "I'm terrified of what it means if I don't."
New episode of Playing-It-Safe: the three goal traps and the research on what actually produces commitment... more
Your mind has a highly convincing list of reasons why right now isn’t the right time.
In this episode, we unpack why those excuses sound so incredibly rational, how your brain uses them to keep you safe (and stuck), and the one behavioral shift that... more
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Dr. Z is full of actionable advice and words of comfort. I look forward to hearing her knowledge anytime she shares it.
I found Dr.Z after both my daughters needed treatment for OCD. Her office has been incredibly helpful for helping them develop unhooking skills and better emotional regulation. I enjoy this podcast because doctors he has such a friendly approach to speaking with other experts, and getting to the crux of how their interpretation of various treatment methods could help listeners highly highly recommended for anyone looking for tips for emotional regulation.
I love this podcast because it offers so many insights that help us understand not only ourselves, but also the people in our lives, and how we can all heal and be better.
Thoroughly recommended for anyone who wants to take ownership of their lives, change things for the better, and gain knowledge about the workings of that most complex thing – the human psyche.
Dr. Z is a true expert in ACT for anxiety disorders and OCD, and I love listening to her practical suggestions for managing these symptoms. She always has excellent guests and they do a great job of presenting complex concepts in accessible ways.
Gentle, human and informative.
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The content covers various aspects of mental health and personal development, with a strong focus on practical strategies for managing anxiety, perfectionism, and performance. Episodes feature in-depth discussions with experts in psychology, sports psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, offering listeners valuable insights into overcoming fears and achieving personal growth. Noteworthy elements include the emphasis on relatable anecdotes and actionable advice that make complex psychological concepts accessible to a wide audience, potentially engaging listeners who are seeking both self-improvement and mental health resources.
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