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Dr. Shishir Palsapure

The Psychology Podcast

Addictions have changed over centuries, and they will continue to change in the following centuries. Whether behavioural or substance use, there is a complex interplay of internal and external factors in every addiction. The episode equips the listener with various techniques to manage their addiction. Even if you aren’t sure about quitting, reducing the addiction or the damage, this episode will help you in every contemplation stage. The listener will understand how addictions are closely related to emotions, and involve a cyclic behaviour, that you can stop. From avoiding pain to seeking pleasure, every addictive action serves a purpose, only to make things worse in the long run. Some hands-on techniques are discussed to help you take a different action. Finally, the episode deals with preventing and managing a relapse. If used well, the episode is a powerful adjunct to formal treatment by an addiction specialist, psychiatrist or a de-addiction counsellor.

The Psychology Podcast S01E01 - Addictions

Do you remember the last time you had intense anger? Although expressing anger got you certain benefits, there were costs to it. What if you had expressed in a controlled way? Is it healthy to express and get done with anger, or to hold it and suppress it?
Most of us have a ‘to be or not to be’ relationship with Anger, which keeps us on a pendulum. Not knowing that there is a healthier version of Anger stops many from reacting differently. Unhealthy anger has short term and long term costs, and many of them are irreversible. Unhealthy anger also leads to a chain reaction in the other person, keeping both perpetually angry. Unhealthy anger can destroy relationships, lead to arguments, violence and even wars. Master your own Anger, without trying to eliminate it. Convey your view, opinion and wishes assertively with healthy Anger, without damaging the relationships, and your peace of mind. The episode explores the origins of anger, the difference between healthy and unhealthy anger, how to switch to the healthier version.

The Psychology Podcast S01E02 - Anger

Write you goals in life, and now imagine you didn’t have to worry about failing or what others will think or say. Rewrite the goals. Can you see how anxiety shapes your goals?

It’s unlikely you haven’t experienced Anxiety. Although it alerts us of something that needs attention, anxiety can be very distressing and immediately shows undesirable effects on the body. Worry, procrastination, avoidance, poor confidence, over-compensation, seeking reassurance, and even repetitive checking of the phone can be rooted in Anxiety. The episode deals with a plethora of techniques that work, used by CBT therapists worldwide. You will know why some methods, such as positive affirmations, don’t work for everyone. Learn how to be concerned and not anxious next time you have anxiety. 
Dealing with anxiety can boost confidence, give a sense of grip on life and help you be more efficient and effective in all walks of life.

The Psychology Podcast S01E03 - Anxiety

Confidence is sexy. Confidence is elusive. Not anymore. Confidence can help you win the Miss Universe title or a multi-million contract. Learn researched techniques to boost your confidence, without going overboard and being over-confident, nor being complacent. Unlike motivational speakers who encourage unrealistic positive thoughts, and hence hollow confidence, the episode deals with realistic optimism, boosting self-efficacy and ways to deal with self-doubt. Although the feelings of depression and anxiety are closely related to confidence, it's a positive feeling. Moving from poor confidence to adequate confidence is a process you can master. Two types of confidence are discussed, and one of them is a trap. In the end, the episode deals with handling criticism. Imagine if you were more confident from now onwards, how would that influence your relationships and work? What risks would you take if you were more confident? Go ahead and listen!

The Psychology Podcast S01E04 - Confidence, a complex emotion

During and after the COVID-19 Pandemic, millions of people are suffering from clinical depression and its various types. The natural purpose of feelings of Depression is to slow down, reflect on the loss and plan how to deal with it, and prevent it in the future. However, the feeling has a downside, but can be dealt with. Feeling low can lead to inertia, withdrawal from helpful and pleasurable activities. Feeling depressed is also a symptom of Clinical depression that we shall see in this episode. This episode explores the feelings and behaviours that are a hallmark of clinical depression and how to deal with them. The episode can help everyone who experiences the feeling and other depressive symptoms. Various techniques have been discussed to break the depressive cycle of low mood and avoidance of activities. Although Depression and Anxiety go hand in hand, Anxiety has been discussed in detail in another episode.

The Psychology Podcast S01E05 - Depression

Guilt and shame are siblings, but still different. On a superficial level, guilt seems to be helping us behave ourselves, but if guilt was really effective, almost everyone would have stopped undesirable actions they are taking. The episode deals with the similarities and differences of these annoying feelings, and their futility of them. It also discusses the substitute emotions to feel instead of guilt and shame, which would be more helpful. 
You will also understand why the statement ‘People’s opinions don’t matter’ fails to deal with shame and boost your confidence. You will understand how some compensatory behaviours, for instance trying to prove yourself, perfectionism can be exhausting. The episode deals with liberating you by learning the difference between self-interest and being selfish. You will also learn to accept yourself unconditionally without thinking that it’s ok to have done the mistake, or fallen short of your standards.

The Psychology Podcast S01E06 - Guilt and Shame

Happiness means different to everyone. Interestingly happiness includes a spectrum of positive feelings, and each seeks a different set of positive emotions. There are a few myths about happiness, and some positive feelings can be unhealthy too! You can link happiness to various things or make it dependent on them. Only one of these is healthy. You have heard that happiness is an inner job. This episode helps you develop some inner qualities compatible with happiness and discusses the role of relationships and other external factors in happiness. Find out what is the key to happiness. Listen to this episode only after listening to other episodes, especially those dealing with managing negative feelings.

The Psychology Podcast S01E07 - Happiness

The episode throws some light on the facts about loneliness, one of the most painful emotions we can experience. It will answer your questions about what causes loneliness, about the role of the internet, how it’s linked to depression, and how some businesses are running because of loneliness. Heartbreak can be hard to bear and although many people would like to move on, they may have some reservations. The episode deals with ways to deal with loneliness and heartbreak and healthily respond to them. What works with one person may not work with another, and you will learn how to devise a technique that will work for you. Whether or not you are currently in a relationship or going through loneliness, this episode will help you have healthier relationships.

The Psychology Podcast S01E08 - Loneliness and Heartbreak

Who doesn’t procrastinate? We all do. We know it has to stop, but somehow we continue to postpone what would rather be done right away. Surprisingly, a lot of research has gone into the complexity of this behaviour, and researchers have gained a good amount of insight into why people procrastinate, and often when they clearly know they shouldn’t be procrastinating. Thankfully, the researchers also have devised various techniques to break the habit. Everyone has a different style of procrastination, and it differs from time to time, task to task. It will be pretty insightful when you identify your style of procrastination while you listen to the episode. The episode also discusses how to break each style of procrastination. Being equipped with a rich set of techniques, you are more likely to stop procrastination each time you have the urge to postpone the task. With each successful attempt, it will get easier for you to break the habit.

The Psychology Podcast S01E09 - Procrastination

Is life more fun or insecure owing to the uncertainty of events? If given a chance, some would want absolute certainty, and some would prefer a dash of surprises. The pandemic certainly has introduced us to a range of uncertainities that we never thought of before. Remember people hoarding supplies and ensuring they don’t run out of food and essential items? Human beings engage in many actions that ensure safety, love, approval, comfort, power, control, money and other resources. These behaviours can have their own costs. Dealing with uncertainties can be exhausting and anxiety-provoking. The episode explores the connection of uncertainty and anxiety and trains you into techniques to deal with uncertainty and ambiguity in various contexts.

The Psychology Podcast S01E05 - Depression

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