What if I told you that your world is only a filtered reality? In this episode of Connecting the Dots Podcast, we uncover how Confirmation Bias controls what you see and believe. Your brain runs belief "programs" that filter your experiences—without you even realizing it. Tune in to learn how to break free from these mental filters and see the world with fresh eyes.

#FilteredReality #ConfirmationBias #MindHacks #BeliefsControlYou #MindfulnessMentor #ReprogramYourBrain #ConnectingTheDots #ChangeYourMindset #BrainScience #MentalAwareness

References:

•Nickerson, R. S. (1998). Confirmation bias: A ubiquitous phenomenon in many guises. Review of General Psychology, 2(2), 175–220.

•Lord, C. G., Ross, L., & Lepper, M. R. (1979). Biased assimilation and attitude polarization: The effects of prior theories on subsequently considered evidence. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 37(11), 2098–2109.

•Hastie, R., & Dawes, R. M. (2010). Rational Choice in an Uncertain World. Sage.

In this episode, I share my personal journey of overcoming fear to start this podcast and how mindfulness and emotional regulation, especially the DBT skill Opposite Action, helped me push through self-doubt. We'll dive into the power of finding inner peace and how it serves as a grounding force through life's highs and lows. Tune in to learn how you, too, can stop chasing fleeting moments of happiness and instead focus on building lasting peace from within.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Diary: Monitoring Your Emotional Regulation Day by Day McKay, M., Wood, J. C., & Brantley, J. (2019). The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Diary: Monitoring Your Emotional Regulation Day by Day. This diary emphasizes using opposite action to challenge fears, especially when vulnerability in relationships is involved.

https://amzn.to/47YZjyq

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Anxiety: Breaking Free from Worry, Panic, PTSD, and Other Anxiety Symptoms (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook. This workbook explores how facing rather than avoiding feared situations can reduce anxiety over time through opposite actions.

https://amzn.to/488dBgw

#Mindfulness #MentalHealthMatters #DBTskills #ConnectingtheDots #DeeperUnderstandings #MentalHealthAwareness #OppositeActionSkill #EmotionRegulation #BeKindToYourself #Learning #LearningEveryday #MentalHealth #MindfulnessSkills #TalkTherapy #EmotionalIntelligence #OneDayAtATime #OneStepAtATime #Peace #InnerPeace #Love

In today’s episode, we explore the power of Radical Acceptance and how it can transform the way we navigate challenging situations. I share a personal story about how practicing mindfulness helped me respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively in a tough moment. Plus, I walk you through the 10 steps of Radical Acceptance and offer practical tools for applying this life-changing skill to your relationships and daily life. Tune in to learn how to shift your focus, build emotional resilience, and embrace the present moment. Instagram link to where I post the 10 steps to Radical Acceptance so you can review and practice this week! https://www.instagram.com/connecting_thedotspodcast

References:

Radical Acceptance - DBT - Marsha Linehan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTG7YEWkJFI

#RadicalAcceptance #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarness #Love #Acceptance #Radical #Learning #ConnectingTheDotsPodcast #ConnectingTheDots