In this episode Drs Heim give some great tips on how to overcome procrastination, explain what white matter in the brain is and talk about the value of journaling for your mental health. Along the way…Caroline talks about a condition she has that makes her want to sleep when she’s stressed and Christian cuts open a brain.

Link to book on Procrastination: (scroll down)
https://www.drchristianheim.com/new-page-35

Link to Dr Schramm's Journal your College Journal:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5C2BD4F

Procrastination, White Matter and Journaling /#9


If you are feeling overwhelmed and don’t know when to take a break, this episode unpacks how to know the warning signs. Drs Heim then answer a question on hoe to work on self belief. Along the way…Christian talks about getting overwhelmed by nature and Caroline shares a story about how insecure famous actors actually are.


Help! I Need a Break, and How to Have Self Belief /#10

In this episode Drs Heim talk about using graded exposure to overcome anxiety to free yourself to talk to people and discuss how to find what your unique life purpose is. Along the way … Caroline shares an acting technique on empathic listening and Christian finishes off with a powerful story from someone he treated that you won’t want to miss.


Anxiety when Talking to People, and Finding your Life’s Purpose /#11


“Perfect!” How sweet is that wor. In this episode Drs Heim discuss the difference between being obsessional and perfectionism and give 8 practical tips on how to make your perfectionism work for you not against you. They then answer a student question about how to react in a college setting when you feel triggered. Along the way … Christian talks about how this society wants you to be “perfect” and Caroline discusses freckles and gaps in teeth. 


Perfectionism and What to do When you are Triggered /#12

In this episode Drs Heim tackle the very big question asked by one student about tools to deal with substance abuse. Christian takes an approach to this that you won’t find in a therapist’s office. They then discuss 3 factors that help students answer the question of what motivates them.  Along the way … Caroline talks about the problem of substance abuse while students and Christian shares some stories of when he has sent his patients with addictions on wilderness experiences.

Substance Abuse and Motivation /#13


Do you find it hard to calm your chaotic emotions when arguing? In this episode Drs Heim talk about what arguing is and give some techniques to a student struggling with this. They then talk about how to label your emotions. Along the way … Christian gives some great tips on dealing with a roommate that won’t clean their mess and Caroline gives a technique that she uses for actors to get them to build a reservoir of emotions. 


Arguing and Labelling Emotions /#14

In this episode Drs Heim tackle one student’s question about the difficulties, you encounter when you compare yourself with other people. They take a positive spin on comparing and then answer a question regarding forming friendships in groups that are a bit “clicky.” They finish off having a really important discussion about cultural comparisons. Along the way … Caroline talks about the “tyranny of cool” and Christian discusses some acceptance issues of some celebrities he has treated.

Comparing Yourself with Others, and Getting on with other Students /#15

Do you feel like an imposter in your course? You are not alone. In this episode, Drs Heim give some great tips of how to deal with imposter syndrome at university and then answer a question a student asked about spiralling thoughts. Along the way … Christian gives some great analogies to illustrate thoughts by using crashing planes and haunted houses and Caroline talks about how professors also get imposter syndrome. 

Scroll to the bottom of this link to find Dr Heim's free book on Overcoming Negative Thoughts
www.drchristianheim.com/new-page-35


Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and Spiralling Thoughts /#16


This special episode was recorded in response to growing anxiety in Caroline’s students in the face of an impending weather event: a cyclone due to hit Australia in the next few days. In this episode Drs Heim answer student questions about how trauma events can stir up old anxiety habits and states, feeling overwhelmed and what’s happening in the brain. They finish off with some very practical tips on how to deal with anxiety related to an impending major weather event.


Anxiety Aggravated by an Extreme Weather Event: Special Episode /#17

Can you learn courage? This episode is a recording of a live lecture Christian gave to Caroline’s 1st year university students. Christian talks about what courage is, how it works in the brain and gives tips on how to learn courage. At the end … Christian answers 2 student questions on self-awareness and the imagination. 

How to have Courage /#18

The peak time for the onset of mental health disorders is during a young adult's college years. In this podcast, Associate Professor Caroline Heim and clinical psychiatrist Dr Christian Heim answer college student questions about their mental health and wellness.

Comparing Yourself with Others, and Getting on with other Students /#15

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