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 […]
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Self-Examination and Fear
Posted in Podcasts, tagged Alfred Alder, CCR, Compulsive Sexuality, Courage, Distractions, Dr. Z, Escape-Avoidance, Fear of Change, Focusing on Self vs. Focusing on Others, Growth Contaminants, John Fogerty, Les Paul, Mistaken Goals, Neural Pathways, Never-ending Journey, Peavey, Practicing Life Skills, PRS, Religious vs. Spiritual, Rickenbacker, Scientist vs. Critical Parent Method, Self Focus vs. Other Focus, Self-Actualization, Self-Analysis, Self-Empowerment, Self-Examination, Self-Exploration, Self-Responsibility, Societal Programming, Spiritual Grown, substance abuse, Telecaster, Zombies on March 1, 2015 | Comments Off on Self-Examination and Fear
Self-Examination & Fear
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 on March 1, 2015 | Comments Off on Self-Examination & Fear
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 […]
Personal Responsibility
Posted in Podcasts, tagged adolescents, Adult Mentors, Appropriate Boundaries, Appropriate Role Models, Blaming Others, Crime, Gambling, Halo Efffect, Hero Worship, personal responsibility, Proper Parenting, Prostitution, Rape, Role Models, Social Media, substance abuse, teenagers on April 14, 2013 | Comments Off on Personal Responsibility
As Americans, we seem to like to blame others for our misbehavior, as well as attempting to justify our own misbehavior by pointing fingers at others’ errors. In addition, we seem to have an inherent naiveté about our “heroes”, whether they be historical, musical, political, religious, or athletic. In this podcast, Dr. Mathis lends his […]
17th Podcast
Posted in Podcasts, tagged addictions, Communication, Conflict Management, drugs, Helping Those Who Appear to Not Want Help, Practicing What You Preach, Reaching Difficult People, Role Modeling, substance abuse on November 13, 2012 | Comments Off on 17th Podcast
Due to input from the podcast listeners, this podcast will deal with how to try to approach and/or help someone who may need it, but doesn’t necessarily “know” it (or who knows it but is very resistant to input from others, usually out of fear, shame, ignorance, or self-loathing). Methods to approach these folks, along […]
12th Podcast
Posted in Podcasts, tagged 12 Steps, 12-Step Alternatives, AA, Aaron Beck, abstinence, addiction, Addicts, adolescents, adults, Alan Marlatt, Albert Ellis, Bill and Bob, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Comorbid Disorders, Delayed Development, disease model, dopamine, Drugs as Trauma, existential issues, Harm Reduction, Herbert Fingarette, identity, LOC, Nontraditional Treatment, Polymorbid Disorders, Rational Recovery, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy, recovery, Responsible Thinking, self-efficacy, self-esteem, Sensation-Seeking, Social Support, Spiritual Issues, substance abuse, Substance Abusers, substance dependency, SUD on September 12, 2012 | Comments Off on 12th Podcast
For this 12th podcast, the evils of, erroneous assumptions contained within, and myths perpetrated by the so-called “12 Steps” and the “Disease Model” of addictions are exposed for what they really are, according to Dr. Mathis. Research data that contradicts and exposes the erroneous tenants of the Disease Model and the 12-Steps will be presented, […]
5th Podcast
Posted in Podcasts, tagged abstinence, ADHD, anxiety disorders, choice model, classical conditioning, co-morbid conditions, conduct disorder, depressive disorders, disease model, disruptive behavior disorders, environmental cues, LD, learning, personal power, personality disorders, recovery, responsibility, self-control, self-efficacy, setting events, substance abuse, substance dependency, substances on July 18, 2012 | Comments Off on 5th Podcast
The fifth podcast (which is the 3rd in this series of podcasts dealing with substance abuse and dependency) continues to elaborate on various issues related to the topic of substance-based disorders. Persons who haven’t listened to the previous 2 podcasts on this topic are highly encouraged to do so prior to listening to this podcast. […]
4th Podcast
Posted in Podcasts, tagged 12 Steps, addiction, belief systems, choice model, disease model, personal power, responsibility, substance abuse, substance dependency, SUD, teenagers, young adults on July 16, 2012 | Comments Off on 4th Podcast
The fourth podcast continues to elaborate on various issues related to the topic of substance-based disorders. This particular podcast will continue to define terms as needed, as well as introduce some new concepts about substance abuse and dependency. The constructs of “choice”, “responsibility”, and “personal power” will be brought up, along with the demystification of […]