Mind Your Mind - Joseph Tropper

Summary:In Episode 006, Joseph teaches us The 4 Habits of Emotionally Intelligent People. Unlike the explicit lessons we learn in school, the real world calls for a more specific intelligence than book smarts—EQ. In the work environment, every single person faces social issues and challenges that only their EQ can solve. Listen as Joseph describes the 4 habits of people that are emotionally intelligent and provides practical advice on how you can begin to work on your EQ today.Time Stamped Show Notes:00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast00:26 – Today’s topic: The 4 Habits of Emotionally Intelligent People00:58 – Emotional intelligence is a hot topic from the ‘90s01:25 –Edward Thorndike, a famous psychologist in the ‘20s, already identified and defined social intelligence01:41 – Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligencetook social intelligence to another level02:00 – 80% of your adult success comes from EQ02:20 – 75% of careers are derailed because of emotional intelligence issues02:39 – John Mayer and

Summary:In Episode 005, Joseph lists 6 ways to let go of the past. Dealing with pain and resentment is never easy for any one person; but, you have a choice to either hold on to the resentment or free yourself from it and move on. How exactly does one do this? How do we let go of the past? Listen as Joseph teaches us the importance of acknowledging our feelings of resentment, the reasons why we need to let go, and the means by which this is possible.Time Stamped Show Notes:00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast00:25 – Today’s topic: 6 Ways to Let Go of the Past01:01 – When people have resentment and pain, it leads to poor choices in life01:33 – Holding on to the past makes us learn from the past01:51 – The adaptive part of holding on to the past can also backfire on us02:22 – “Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die” – Carrie Fisher02:40 – #1 Resentment is an addiction03:21 – #2 We cannot change the past03:58 – #3 It’s an illusion of strength04:22 – Real strength com

Summary:In Episode 004,Joseph Tropperdiscusses the 13 ingredients of healthy couples. Joseph uses the analogy of baking—you wouldn’t replace tar for chocolate, or vinegar for milk in your recipe. You need to focus on choosing the right ingredients to create that sweet, final confection. These 13 ingredients have negative counterparts and just being aware of the choices you have is where it all begins. Listen as Joseph shares the 13 ingredients for a healthier relationship with your partner and the importance of evaluating what you bring to the table. Joseph will show you how you can improve your relationship now.Time Stamped Show Notes:00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast00:25 – Episode 4 is about the 13 ingredients that create a healthy couple00:56 – This episode is for couples who want to enhance their relationship01:20 – 1 in 2 marriages end in divorce; although these statistics lean towards teen marriages01:40 – Once age at the time of marriage increases, the statistics for divorce lower02:05 –

In Episode 003, Joseph teaches us 5 Ways to Kick Anxiety. In the US, about 22% of the population is affected by anxiety. Unfortunately, it’s not only adults who experience anxiety, 1 in 4 children suffer as well. Acknowledging anxiety is always the first step to overcoming it. Listen as Joseph shares the types of anxiety expressed today, and how we can combat anxiety in other ways besides medication.Time Stamped Show Notes:00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast00:26 – Today’s episode is 5 Ways to Kick Anxiety00:35 – Anxiety is an uncomfortable topic01:07 – “Prevalence of anxiety in the United States population is 22%”01:17 – “4% of the population can be classified as severe”01:30 – It is common for children ages 13-18 to have anxiety01:40 – “1 in 4 kids suffer from anxiety”01:50 – “Only 1 in 3 people seek treatment for anxiety”02:10 – Unlike anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medications work quickly02:27 – Check medication for addictive properties02:51 – Different forms of anxiety are:o02:55 – Panic Diso

In Episode 002, Joseph shares with us the 6 Steps to Overcoming Sadness and Depression. It’s known that 1 in 5 adults have experienced some kind of mental health issue. Specifically, when it comes to depression, only 28% of individuals are actually helped by medication. This begs the question: what are the other ways one can combat depressive feelings and thoughts? Listen in as Joseph lists 6 steps you can start doing today, to either prevent or overcome those feelings of sadness and depression.Time Stamped Show Notes:00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast00:26 – Today’s episode is Overcoming Sadness and Depression: 6 Step Process00:32 – “1 in 5 adults in America have some type of mental health issue they’ve experienced”01:01 – 50% of adults will not talk to their doctor01:29 – Everything is on a spectrum in terms of depressive feelings and thoughts—the question is how pervasive these thoughts and feelings are01:39 – Getting diagnosed by a qualified health professional is very important01:50 – Podcast

Summary:In Episode 001, Joseph describes “The 8 Dimensions of Wellness” and encourages us to do a self-check. What is our level of satisfaction in each dimension? How do we increase our satisfaction? How important is it to take care of ourselves first? In today’s busy world, people tend to drown in their daily tasks and responsibilities, putting aside their own personal well-being. Tune in find out what these 8 dimensions mean for you and how to take those first steps in self-care.Time Stamped Show Notes:00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast00:26 – Today’s topic: Where do I Start? The 8 Mental Areas to Mind01:06 –The Wellness Initiative Programby SAMHSA, a US government organization, begins our list:o01:27 –Emotional—Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationshipso01:32 –Environmental— Maintaining good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-beingo01:42–Financial— Satisfaction with current and future financial situationso01:50 –Intellectual—Recogniz

Welcome to Mind Your Mind! My name is Joseph Tropper and it is so nice to meet you! This podcast was designed with you in mind. It’s meant to tackle the hottest topics of self-care and help you take the best care of yourself. I want to help you get motivated, deal with stress, and enhance your relationships.QualificationsTo begin I would like to introduce myself and explain why I am qualified to help you take the next step. I have 15 years of experience as a life coach, hypnotherapist and licensed mental health professional. I hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and have been in full time private practice as lead therapist and director for the past 4 years. I’m a proud husband and father and these two roles shape so much of my life perspective. I have specialized training in couples counseling, trauma (EMDR therapy) and anxiety and want to help you move forward in life.Why This Podcast?Clients often ask if they can record my sessions. I am concerned for their confidentiality as well as quality

Mind Your Mind Podcast is for busy people like you who want to enjoy life and free up their time and emotional space by learning valuable tools for self-care and mindfulness. The show’s weekly topics are filled with compelling discussions and practical solutions to increase your productivity and healthy living.Time Stamped Show Notes:00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast00:24 – Joseph Tropper is a mental health specialist00:29 – Are you tired of not feeling good about yourself?00:40 – Good News! You’re normal!00:50 – Joseph will help you Mind Your Mind00:53 – “Your mind will answer most questions, if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” - William S. Burroughs01:00 – Topics are straight to the point01:10 – Self-care starts here01:20 – Your questions are welcome! Submit them toMind Your Mind01:32 – Joseph looks forward to helping you!01:40 – Never miss an episode ofMind Your Mind3 Key Points:Mind Your Mind Podcast is filled with valuable tools for self-care and mindfulness.Not feeling the great