• Step 12 | Measure Your Growth
    May 26 2023

    The final episode of Baggage Drop concludes with a reflection on how far we’ve come, led by this week’s host Dr. Polyné, and previous weeks’ hosts pop in with some words of wisdom of their own too. Celebrate your efforts by hearing other Wondermind listener stories of growth, and move forward knowing you’ve got the tools to keep your choices aligned with your values. Way to drop that baggage. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.


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  • Step 11 | Self Talk: Taking Care of You
    May 24 2023

    Dr. Polyné keeps our exploration of the growth spiral going ‘round as she details having the right tools in your back pocket for inevitable moments of setback. She assures us, road bumps will happen, so staying prepared is key to overcoming a negative bias. How will you embrace self-compassion and self-care to fit your needs? Listen to find out. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.


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  • Step 10 | Growth: When Spiraling is Good
    May 22 2023

    Host and clinical psychologist Nina Polyné, PsyD, kicks week four off with a bang…or should we say with a twist? Dr. Polyné, and guests, help us reflect on our first three weeks of changes by turning the idea of growth on its head—healthy growth is actually not as linear as we’re often taught. In fact, it’s shaped more like a tornado. Find out why that’s a good thing in episode 10. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.


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    Dr. Kristin Neff’s research on self-compassion

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  • Step 9 | Break Beyond Roadblocks
    May 19 2023

    Week three of Wondermind’s Baggage Drop wraps up with Alo Johnston, LMFT leading us to reflect on the habits we stacked, and on the practical pivots we used to better align our goals with our values. We then hear some listener voicemails about their growth journeys, and how they show compassion for themselves. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.


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  • Step 8 | Practical Pivots: When to Stop
    May 17 2023

    Alo Johnston, LMFT, continues week three with an honest check-in on our current goals’ alignment with our values. It’s great if goals and values are a good fit, but even if the two don’t quite match, Alo shares an exercise on using practical pivots when facing roadblocks, instead of quitting entirely. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.


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    8 mins
  • Step 7 | Values & Goals: How to Habit Stack
    May 15 2023

    Week three of Baggage Drop begins with host and member of the Wondermind Advisory Committee Alo Johnston, LMFT guiding listeners on a deep dive about habits—helping changes feel more attainable and more impactful. This episode covers the ins and outs of productivity and motivation during periods of personal growth. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.

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    Check out Alo’s book Am I Trans Enough?

    Research on psychologist Donald O. Hebb

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    10 mins
  • Step 6 | Find Your Support Squad
    May 12 2023

    Week two of Wondermind’s Baggage Drop concludes with Dr. Howes reviewing all the ways we’ve found support over the last few episodes. He guides us all to reflect on our second week of growth with the help of voicemails and messages from other Baggage Drop listeners, and he’s created a custom worksheet for you to keep up your practice over the weekend. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.


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    6 mins
  • Step 5 | A Secret Superpower: Saying No
    May 10 2023

    Who knew boundaries could be a superpower? Dr. Howes does! In this second episode of week two, Dr. Howes takes us deeper into the world of showing up for yourself, and for others, by exploring your relational strengths and your boundaries. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.


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