Dr. Mathis branches out a bit in this podcast to discuss the “fear factor” that is often inherent when people think about examining themselves and connecting with “the real them inside”, thus allowing them to become the best person they can be. This perspective is discussed from both an existential aspect and a mental health one, with implications from both in “real time” being explored. Ways to minimize escape-avoidance behaviors and increasing self-awareness are suggested.
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Dr. Mathis branches out a bit in this podcast to discuss the “fear factor” that is often inherent when people think about examining themselves and connecting with “the real them inside”, thus allowing them to become the best person they can be. This perspective is discussed from both an existential aspect and a mental health one, with implications from both in “real time” being explored. Ways to minimize escape-avoidance behaviors and increasing self-awareness are suggested.
Posted in Podcasts | Tagged Alfred Alder, CCR, Contaminants, Courage, Distractions, Dr. Z, Escape-Avoidance, existential issues, Fear of Change, John Fogerty, Les Paul, Mistaken Goals, Peavey, PRS, Religious vs. Spiritual, Rickenbacker, Scientist vs. Critical Parent Method, Self-Actualisation, Self-Empowerment, Self-Enhancement, Self-Examination, Self-Exploration, Self-Responsibility, Societal Programming, Spiritual Growth, substance abuse, Telecaster, Zombies | Comments Off on Self-Examination & Fear
In the first podcast of 2015, Dr. Mathis discusses the concept of remembering past friends, family, and events in a positive light as a method of overcoming the negative events and/or memories that often occur to us during this time of year. This is especially true for those currently experiencing bad things in their lives and for those suffering from depression, anxiety, or loss/grief. Since most of us reflect upon things in the New Year, Dr. Mathis suggests that we use this time to reclaim our power inside of ourselves by reconnecting with our true selves and with that Power, Force, God, Goddess, Nature, Higher Power, Prime Mover, whatever in order to give ourselves more effective ways to cope with the negative forces in our lives and to help us on our journey to be the best we can possible be.
Posted in Podcasts | Tagged Anxiety, Beatles, Being Thankful, Being the Best You Can Be, Changing Biochemistry From Within, Creating New Neural Pathways, depression, Existential/Spiritual Growth, Fender, G&L, Goodsell, Gretsch, Grief, John Lennon, Loss, Not Asking "Why", Paul McCartney, Personal Growth, Plato's Cave, PTSD, Reclaiming Your Power, Reconnecting with the True You Inside, Remembering the Good, Sir George Martin, The Nature of "Reality", Vox | Comments Off on Remembering
In this podcast, Dr. Mathis revisits previous topics concerning the holidays and ways to make them better and minimize some of the stress that often accompanies them. Key points he makes are the re-routing of old neurological pathways into more positive, constructive ones, as well as ways to distract and “short-circuit” old pathways that still pop up from time to time due to habits being created that sometimes reappear during stressful moments.
Posted in Podcasts | Tagged Andy Fraser, Bad Habits, Being Fully Present, Cherishing the Moment, Cognitive Restructuring, Creating New Memories, Creating Positive Experiences, Dealing with Family, Fire and Water, Free, Gratitude, Holiday Stress, Jimmy Page, Keith Moon, Kenney Jones, Mindfulness, Minimizing Negative Habits, Neuropathways, Paul Kossoff, Paul Rodger, Queen, Reframing Experiences, Reprogramming Pathways, Simon Kirke, Small Faces, Thankfulness, The Firm, The Law, Who, Zen | Comments Off on Creating Better Neural Pathways
Inappropriately displayed anger that is present in a variety of relationships (e.g., couples, marriages, work, school, friendships) is the topic of this podcast by Dr. Mathis. In it, he discusses the origins of this verbal and physical aggressive behavior, the potential consequences of being in such a relationship long-term, the various negative aspects of this behavior, and what possible solutions might be used to cope with minimizing and/or eradicating these unacceptable behaviors (including leaving the relationship if you are the person being victimized in these sorts of relationships).
Posted in Podcasts | Tagged Anger, Anger as Hurt Turned Outward, Anger Management, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle, Champster, Communication Skills Training, Complementary Pathology, Conflict Resolution, Criteria Studios, Derek & the Dominos, Domestic Violence, Duane Allman, Emotional Outbursts, Eric Clapton, Fear and Love as Incompatible Emotions, Fender Champ, George Harrison, Jim Gordon, Jim Nickleson, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, Li'l Dawg Amps, Partner Abuse, Pathological Relationships, Pattie Boyd, Richard Goodsell, Tom Dowd | Comments Off on Relationship Anger
At the opening of this podcast and after playing a piece of rock history, Dr. Mathis gives a brief overview of some classic rock songs, artists, and equipment used to make some of the well-known material that has become part of the history of the rock music landscape. On a professional note, he talks about the power of planning and especially how small decisions that people make often have big consequences that are unexpected. Usually, they are not even aware of the many smaller steps and unconscious processes (often that are more based in emotional, rather than logical or reality-based thinking distortions) that underlie big decisions and actions; however, if people wish to have different results, they must become aware of these underlying thoughts and feelings, employ better “reality” planning and self-evaluation skills without resorting to negative emotions or self-flagellation, and be willing to practice and execute them in real time until they achieve the desired results.
Posted in Podcasts | Tagged Amp Profiling, Archeologist, CCR, Coping Tactics, Data Analyzer, Digital Emulation, Doug Clifford, Emotional Reasoning, Experimentation, Internal Self-talk, James Burton, John Fogerty, Kemper, Les Paul, Life Analysis, Life Choices, Logical Reasoning, Peavey, Planning, Practice, Preplanning, Rational Thinking, Rationalization, Rickenbacker, Scientific Process, Small Decisions, Stratocaster, Stu Cook, Telecaster, The Amp Factory, Tom Fogerty, Trial and Error, Unconscious Processes, Woodstock | Comments Off on Small Choices
This podcast starts off with a brief description and samples in relation to the Chuck Berry “chunka chunka” riffs that permeate so many of the songs that came after him in a variety of genres, from rock to acoustic-rock to metal to country-rock. Just as these roots come from an artist who was under appreciated at the time and was subjected to unfair negative racial and ethnic prejudicial maltreatment, so are the roots of these vary behaviors rooted in the ancient history and genes of our own species. Suggestions as to how to recognize these behaviors for that whey are and how to overcome them are made, so that men and woman of all forms and varieties can live their lives as free from “survival mode” neurological wiring and conditioned misconceptions that are no longer needed as humanly possible.
Posted in Podcasts | Tagged AC/DC, Bad Company, BB King, Beatles, Biases, BTO, CCR, Chuck Berry, Chunka Chunkas, Discrimination, Eagles, Eric Clapton, Foghat, Johnny Winter, Overcoming Obstacles, Persistency, Prejudices, Resiliency, Rolling Stones, Self-Examination, Steppenwolf, T Rex, Warren Zevon, Work | Comments Off on Chunka Chunkas & Biases
Dr. Mathis explores the age-old controversy of environmental and/or natural influences versus genetic, inherited predispositions when it comes to various emotional, behavioral, and personality disorders in this edition of his podcasts. Contributing and “buffering” factors will also be explored, as possible mechanisms to cope with persons who are more likely to develop various disorders by virtue of their genetic heritage.
Posted in Podcasts | Tagged Addictive Disorders, ADHD, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Changing Brain Chemistry, Cluster B Personality Disorders, depression, Environment vs Genetics, Histrionic Personality Disorder, Inherited Conditions, Karma, Mental Retardation, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Nature vs Nurture, Panic Disorder, personal power, Pervasive Developmental Delays, Phobic Disorders, Predeterminations, Predispositions, PTSD, Resiliency, Rising Above Negative Conditions, Role Model, Rules of Nature, Schizophrenia, Sleep Disorders | Comments Off on Nature vs Nurture
In this podcast and in addition to some musical instrument history concerning the Hammond organ and Leslie speaker, Dr. Mathis discusses the concept of “No Excuses” for misbehaviors, regardless of the circumstances. While many persons have psychological disorders and/or issues that befall them, there is never a reason to use these as convenient excuses for misbehavior, “giving in” to the disorder or problems, or “giving up” on themselves in terms of functioning well in life. Suggestions are made as to how persons might accomplish this. Given that life “Don’t Come Easy”, it is everyone’s responsibility to make the best of his/her scenario without excuses.
Posted in Podcasts | Tagged ADHD, Alcohol, Anxiety, ATP, Bipolar Disorder, Booker T, Cardio-Vascular Exercise, Chlorophyll, Complex Carbs, Count Basie, depression, Diabetes, Disorders as Excuses, drugs, Drugs As Escape/Avoidant Mechanisms, Eric Clapton, Fairness As A Societal/Religious Myth, Foods That Hurt/Heal, Garbage In Garbage Out, George Gershwin, George Harrison, Gregg Allman, Hammond B3, Healthy Eating Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Heroin, Hypoglycemia, Jimmy Smith, Jon Lord, Keith Emerson, Ken Hensley, Leslie, Living Fully, Matthew Fisher, Obesity, Other-Esteem, personal responsibility, Personality Disorder, Pot, Protein, RIck Wakeman, Rick Wright, Rod Argent, self-efficacy, self-esteem, Steve Walsh, Steve Winwood, Sugar, Suzuki Instrument Corp, Tony Banks, Tony Kaye, Tyrone Downie | Comments Off on No Excuses
Taking a break from more serious topics concerning mental health, except for intermingled excerpts about morals, negative lifestyles, and cognitive-behavioral tactics, Dr. Mathis devotes this podcast to some music history and gear trivia. It is hoped listeners will find it educational from a musical perspective, while getting an intermingling of life lessons and opinions concerning personal values.
Posted in Podcasts | Tagged Alembic, Arranger, Beach Boys, Beatles, Bill Szymczyk, Blackbird, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Brian WIlson, Byrds, Chris Squire, CSN(Y), Dave Mason, David Crosby, Derek & the Dominos, Don Henley, Eagles, EBO, Eric Clapton, Felix Pappalardi, Fender, Geddy Lee, Gene Clark, Gibson, J Bass, Jack Bruce, Jangle, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Walsh, John Denver, John Entwistle, John Mayall, Lemmy, Lenny Bruce, Mick Jagger, Neil Young, Nikki Sixx, P Bass, Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, Personal Core, Personal Morality, Pete Townshend, Peter Paul and Mary, Phil Spector, Producer, Rickenbacker, Roger McGuinn, SG Bass, Sir George Martin, Smithereens, Song Writer, Stanley Clarke, Stephen Stills, Steven Tyler, The Who, Thunderbird, Tom Keifer, Tom Petty, Warwick, Yardbirds | Comments Off on Music & Gear Trivia with Moralistic Ranting