Step 10 | Growth: When Spiraling is Good

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.Download the How to Actually Measure Your Growth worksheetEpisode transcriptLearn more about Dr. PolynéInstagram: @drninapolyne Twitter: @drninapolyneFor more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermindVisit our website at wondermind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Download the How to Actually Measure Your Growth worksheetEpisode transcriptLeave Wondermind a voice messageLearn more about Dr. PolynéInstagram: @drninapolyne Twitter: @drninapolyneFor more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermindVisit our website at wondermind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Download the How to Actually Measure Your Growth worksheetEpisode transcript Leave Wondermind a voice messageLearn more about Dr. PolynéInstagram: @drninapolyne Twitter: @drninapolyneDr. Kristin Neff’s research on self-compassionFor more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermindVisit our website at wondermind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Episode transcriptDownload the How to Break Through Roadblocks worksheetLearn more about Alo Johnston, LMFTCheck out Alo’s book Am I Trans Enough?For more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermindVisit our website at wondermind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Episode transcriptDownload the How to Break Through Roadblocks worksheetLeave Wondermind a voice messageLearn more about Alo Johnston, LMFTCheck out Alo’s book Am I Trans Enough?For more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermindVisit our website at wondermind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Episode transcriptDownload the How to Break Through Roadblocks worksheetLeave Wondermind a voice messageLearn more about Alo Johnston, LMFTCheck out Alo’s book Am I Trans Enough?Research on psychologist Donald O. HebbFor more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermindVisit our website at wondermind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Download the How to Find Your Support System worksheetEpisode transcript Leave Wondermind a voice messageLearn more about Dr. HowesCheck out Dr. Howes’s “Mental Health Journal for Men” workbookFor more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermindVisit our website at wondermind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Download the How to Find Your Support System worksheetEpisode transcript Leave Wondermind a voice messageLearn more about Dr. HowesCheck out Dr. Howes’s “Mental Health Journal for Men” workbookFor more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermindVisit our website at wondermind.comAs a performance brand for over 70 years, the ASICS philosophy mixes human-centric science with charitable partnerships, and the belief that mind and body are linked…so working on both fuels your power to uplift yourself, and other people. Nothing’s more powerful than mental health. So after this podcast’s mental boost, learn how ASICS can bring that ethos to your life by heading to asics.com. ASICS—sound mind, sound body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week two of Wondermind’s Baggage Drop begins with host clinical psychologist Ryan Howes, PhD, exploring our many types of support. Recognizing our external “yeses'' and working on inner support both turn out to be crucial for long-term success. Dr. Howes then guides us to harness inner support by following a series of prompts about those you admire. 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.Download the How to Find Your Support System worksheetEpisode transcript Leave Wondermind a voice messageLearn more about Dr. HowesCheck out Dr. Howes’s “Mental Health Journal for Men” workbookResearch on supportFor more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermindVisit our website at wondermind.comAs a performance brand for over 70 years, the ASICS philosophy mixes human-centric science with charitable partnerships, and the belief that mind and body are linked…so working on both fuels your power to uplift yourself, and other people. Nothing’s more powerful than mental health. So after this podcast’s mental boost, learn how ASICS can bring that ethos to your life by heading to asics.com. ASICS - sound mind, sound body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week one of Wondermind’s Baggage Drop concludes with Dr. Stern guiding us to reflect on our week of growth with the help of other Baggage Drop listeners. Oh, and for those who still want to keep practicing over the weekend, don’t fear! We’ve created a helpful worksheet to get you closer to a life led by your values. Wondermind does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. 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.Download the How to Make a Change and Actually Stick to It worksheetEpisode transcript Learn more about Dr. SternTry Dr. Stern’s  "Productivity Powerkit" workbookFor more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermindVisit our website at wondermind.comAs a performance brand for over 70 years, the ASICS philosophy mixes human-centric science with charitable partnerships, and the belief that mind and body are linked…so working on both fuels your power to uplift yourself, and other people. Nothing’s more powerful than mental health. So after this podcast’s mental boost, learn how ASICS can bring that ethos to your life by heading to asics.com. ASICS—sound mind, sound body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.