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Steven C Hayes- Getting Out of You Mind
Steven C Hayes- Getting Out of You Mind
Steven C Hayes- Getting Out of You Mind
Wednesday 26th December 2018
Steven C Hayes explains how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps overcome mental traps and promotes mindful living on The One You Feed podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Steven C Hayes on Breaking Free from Mental Traps with ACT
We borrow a lot from things that were here for many hundreds, if not Thousands Of Years, but we're trying to put it into a simple model, but a powerful model that tells people how to both show up to their history and then direct themselves towards the kinds of futures that they're trying to create in the moment.
Ever feel like your mind is working against you? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer chats with Steven C Hayes, a psychology professor at the University of Nevada and one of the founders of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Hayes, who has penned over 35 books and 500 scientific articles, shares his wisdom on how our thoughts can trap us in cycles of suffering.
He explains how cognitive fusion—getting stuck to our thoughts—leads to experiential avoidance, where we dodge feelings by avoiding certain actions. But here's the kicker: Hayes argues that this avoidance strategy is not just ineffective, it’s impossible to succeed with it. Instead, he suggests that embracing acceptance, commitment, and mindfulness can help us break free from these mental traps. The conversation also dives into how ACT can be a game-changer in addiction therapy.
Rather than aiming for perfection, ACT helps individuals understand the real impact of their actions and take ownership of their choices. This shift in perspective can turn the tide from destructive habits to more constructive ones. If you're curious about how to get out of your head and start living a more fulfilling life, this episode is packed with insights that could make a real difference.