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In this podcast episode, the Cynthia interviews Dr. Carrie Johansson, a psychologist and author of "Self-Help on the Go". Dr. Johanson discusses her approach to psychology, focusing on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and psychological flexibility. She shares techniques for managing fear and anxiety, grounding oneself, and maintaining a sense of self. She also recounts her journey to becoming a psychologist and emphasizes the importance of self-care. The episode concludes with Dr. Johansson's advice to her younger self and listeners to embrace their uniqueness. Connect: https://her-drive.com https://www.selfhelponthego.com The importance of accepting reality (00:00:00) Dr. Carrie Johansson discusses the misconception of manifesting a problem-free life and emphasizes the need to accept and navigate the inevitable ups and downs of life. Psychological flexibility and assessing reality (00:04:38) Dr. Carrie Johansson explains the concept of psychological flexibility and how it involves accepting the current reality, assessing what's working well and what's not, and determining the next best move. Labeling and managing emotions (00:08:52) Dr. Carrie Johansson discusses the importance of labeling emotions and not feeding into them by resisting or looping in them, but rather taking a breath, allowing them to fade, and shifting focus to mundane activities. Labeling and Embodying Emotions (00:12:00) Dr. Carrie Johansson discusses the first step of accepting and managing emotions by labeling them and embodying them in the body. Safety Check and Being Present (00:12:41) Dr. Carrie Johansson explains the importance of doing a safety check and getting back into the present moment when dealing with emotions related to the future or past. Grounding and Resetting the Nervous System (00:15:07) Dr. Carrie Johansson shares a physical practice of grounding oneself by pressing both feet into the ground, closing the eyes, and taking deliberate breaths to reset the nervous system. The decision to become a psychologist (00:24:23) Dr. Carrie Johansson shares the moment at 14 when she decided to become a social justice lawyer or a psychologist. Education and career path (00:25:39) Dr. Carrie Johansson talks about going back to school to get the credits needed for psychology graduate school and starting her private practice after getting her doctorate. Maintaining well-being and self-care (00:27:30) Dr. Carrie Johansson discusses the importance of self-care, including therapy, learning, exercise, nutrition, and creating a good life for oneself.

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