Using Mindfulness and Asking for a Raise

Using Mindfulness and Asking for a Raise Mindfulness isn’t just about reducing stress, it’s a practical skill for understanding your emotions, making clearer decisions, and communicating more effectively at work. In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Applewhite, licensed psychologist and DBT Program Director at UCEBT, explains how mindfulness serves as the foundation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy […]

Trauma Recovery Tools To Fit Into A Busy Schedule

Trauma Recovery Tools To Fit Into A Busy Schedule In this episode of More Mind Less Grind, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Alex Ertl shares practical, evidence-based trauma recovery tools designed specifically for busy professionals. Rather than requiring long meditation sessions or intensive self-care routines, these strategies focus on small, sustainable practices that calm the nervous […]

Social Anxiety in Leadership

Social Anxiety in Leadership Positions Social anxiety does not always look like shyness, especially in leadership. In this episode of More Mind Less Grind, Dr. Rachel Hopkins explains how it quietly affects managers and high achievers who appear confident but feel intense internal pressure. We cover how to distinguish normal nerves from social anxiety disorder, […]

Using DBT Skills in Friendship Conflict

Using DBT Skills in Friendship Conflict Friendships can be incredibly meaningful, but they can also become complicated—especially when you feel misunderstood, invalidated, or dismissed. One of the most important skills to develop in a conflict is to maintain the relationship while also maintaining self respect. That’s where Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, can help.  What […]

How Can I Emotionally Regulate Myself?

How Can I Emotionally Regulate Myself? Have you ever felt like your emotions were running the show — like they were too unpredictable or hard to control? You’re not alone. Many struggle with emotional ups and downs that impact their daily lives and relationships. Learning to regulate emotions is a skill, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy […]

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: What They Are and How to Overcome Them

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: What They Are and How to Overcome Them Feeling exhausted, emotionally drained, or like you just don’t care anymore? These are signs you might be experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue. But what exactly do they feel like? How can you tell the difference between them? And most importantly, what can you […]