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Today's episode is a catch up episode with Robyn! Last season, we did a brief interview/ACT practice and today we're catching up to see how her practice has grown and things it's opened her up to more and more!
Robyn's Initial Episode
Ways to Connect:
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Website
Self Love Club
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Welcome again! First, if you want to join Lisa Fox and I for a new podcast adventure jump over to
Balanced & Becoming and follow along there!
Today's Just ACT Episode, explores strategies and examples of how ACT can be applied to academic journeys when challenges arise. We discuss cognitive defusion, values, and self-compassion.
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Defusion
Values
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In this episode, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli discusses the importance of recognizing and celebrating personal achievements, whether big or small, as a way to enhance well-being and build resilience.
She explores different celebration styles, helping listeners identify what works best for them, and shares Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies, including cognitive defusion and self-compassion, to support this practice.
Listeners will also learn actionable tips for incorporating daily self-celebration into their lives, fostering a healthier relationship with their accomplishments.
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Hi Dear Just ACT Listeners! If you enjoy this work, hop over to Balanced & Becoming. My new co-hosted Podcast with Lisa Fox. Here's our first episode, so you can get a taste. Just follow along here: Balanced & Becoming
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In this epsidoe of the Just ACT podcast, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli provides us with practical tools and strategies to create boundaries based on needs and assertative communication. She also explores ideas of how to respond to boundary violations.
Dr. Fiorilli reminds us that setting boundaries is an act of self-care and is not selfish.
Instagram: @ashnfio
Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com
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In this epsidoe of the Just ACT podcast, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli guides us through the essential practice of setting healthy boundaries to protect our personal space, energy, and well-being. She explains that boundaries serve as guidelines that help us maintain our emotional, physical, and mental health while still fostering meaningful connections with others.
Together, we explore different types of boundariesâphysical, emotional, mental, time, material, and self-boundariesâand participate in a mini-assessment to help us evaluate and strengthen our own boundaries.
Dr. Fiorilli emphasizes that when we set boundaries from a place of values rather than avoidance, we create a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Instagram: @ashnfio
Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com
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In this episode of the Just ACT podcast, Dr. Ashley Fiorilli explores the art of navigating life transitions with flexibility. Drawing parallels to the magical world of Harry Potter, Dr. Ashley discusses how changes, whether big or small, bring uncertainty much like starting a new term at Hogwarts. The episode introduces psychological flexibility as the key tool, emphasizing acceptance, mindfulness, and committed action to handle life's shifts. Tune in for practical strategies and a special visualization exercise inspired by the wizarding world to help you embrace change with grace and resilience.
Be Still Be Connected WebsiteIG: @ashnfio
References:
Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (1999). *Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change*. Guilford Press. Keng, S. L., Smoski, M. J., & Robins, C. J. (2011). Effects of mindfulness on psychological health: A review of empirical studies. *Clinical Psychology Review*, 31(6), 1041-1056. -
In Episode 3 of the Just ACT podcast, "Overcoming Procrastination: Taking Aligned Action," we explore the root causes of procrastination and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help us overcome inertia. Learn about the psychological mechanisms behind procrastination and discover practical tools for breaking through avoidance patterns. We discuss values-driven goal setting and mindful action to empower you to take aligned steps toward your aspirations. Reflective questions and actionable strategies are included to guide you in making meaningful progress. Join Dr. Ashley Fiorilli as she delves into these insights to help you combat procrastination and achieve your goals.
Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com
IG @ashnfio
Mini Series
Experiential Avoidance
References:
Steel, P. (2007). The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. *Psychological Bulletin*, 133(1), 65-94. Sirois, F. M. (2014). Procrastination and stress: Exploring the role of self-compassion. *Self and Identity*, 13(2), 128-145. Levin, M. E., Luoma, J. B., & Haeger, J. A. (2018). Decoupling as a mechanism of change in acceptance and commitment therapy. *Behavior Modification*, 42(1), 8-30. -
In Episode 2 of Just ACT, we dive into "Cultivating Self-Care: Prioritizing Your Well-being." We explore self-care through the lens of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), highlighting the importance of self-compassion, mindfulness, and setting healthy boundaries. Tune in for actionable strategies to nurture your inner world, build a kinder relationship with yourself, and integrate self-care practices for holistic wellness.
Instagram: @ashnfio
www.bestillbeconnected.com
**References:**
- Neff, K. (2003). Self-Compassion: An Alternative Conceptualization of a Healthy Attitude Toward Oneself. Self and Identity, 2(2), 85-101.
- Schure, M. B., Christopher, J., & Christopher, S. (2008). MindâBody Medicine and the Art of Self-Care: Teaching Mindfulness to Counseling Students Through Yoga, Meditation, and Qigong. Journal of Counseling & Development, 86(1), 47-56.
- Brown, B. (2015). Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Spiegel & Grau.
- Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (1999). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change. Guilford Press.
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In the Season 3 opener, "Building Resilience: Embracing Life's Challenges," we explore how ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) aids in developing resilience by discussing psychological flexibility and practical strategies. Key factors of resilience, such as strong relationships, emotional regulation, and a sense of purpose, are highlighted, along with the importance of acceptance, mindfulness, values clarification, and committed action. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to reflect on their challenges and align their actions with their core values to enhance resilience.
Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com
References:
Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (1999). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change. Guilford Press. American Psychological Association. (2014). The Road to Resilience. Masten, A. S. (2001). Ordinary magic: Resilience processes in development. American Psychologist, 56(3), 227-238. Brown, B. (2015). Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Spiegel & Grau -
Today's Episode is a short recap of the journey you took on Season 2. Here are the links for the Top 5 Mentioned:
Fused & Overwhelmed
Insight Session w/Robyn
Workability & Motivation
Workability & Burnout
Workability & Grief
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In today's episode of Just ACT, we explore inaction and its link to inflexibility. Inaction often stems from fear, perfectionism, fear of failure, avoidance, or overwhelm. We discuss how these patterns manifest in daily life and offer strategies for overcoming them, including mindfulness, values clarification, small steps, self-compassion, and accountability partners. By recognizing and challenging patterns of inaction, we can cultivate flexibility and embrace growth. Join us on this journey toward empowerment and transformation.
Fusion Episodes:
â Diffuse? Defusion!â â
â â Leaves on a Stream
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com
Instagram @ashnfio
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Today, we delve into the complexities of self-identity within relationships, building upon last week's exploration of personal growth through loss. Through Self-Expansion Theory, we journey into the depths of partnership, where shared experiences and divergent beliefs shape the tapestry of identity. Today's episode illuminates the path towards self-discovery amidst the shifting sands of identity in relationships.
Connect:
Website: www.bestillbeconnected.com
Email: [email protected]
IG: @ashnfio
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In this episode of the Just ACT podcast, we delve into the intricacies of self-concept and the transformative journey of navigating transitions within ourselves, particularly through the lens of pet loss. Through the exploration of attachment, identity reconstruction, and mental health implications of pet loss, the episode offers reflective questions for listeners to contemplate their own experiences. The conversation emphasizes the importance of embracing change, honoring memories, and fostering resilience in the face of loss. Join us next week for Part 2 as we further explore the nuances of self-concept. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you resonated with today's episode.
Pet Loss Journal: And I Love You Still... A Thoughtful Guide and Remembrance Journal for Healing the Loss of a Pet
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Connect: [email protected]
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Welcome back to the Just ACT Podcast! In this episode, we explore "self as content" through the lens of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We examine how rigidly holding onto our conceptualized self can lead to suffering and limitations in our lives. Reflective questions are provided to delve into areas such as identity exploration, belief examination, and identity evolution. As we embark on the journey of self-discovery in the new year, let's remember that both resistance and acceptance have their place.
The Observing Self with Values
The Many Views of You
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In this episode, we delve into the concept of inflexibility regarding fusion in the context of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The episode closes with reflective questions and support listeners throughout with increasing awareness to areas that might be indicating fusion is present.
Previous Defusion Episodes:
â Diffuse? Defusion!â
â Leaves on a Stream
Previous Present Moment Episodes:
â Present Moment Awarenessâ
â Through the Sensesâ
Let's Connect:
www.bestillbeconnected.com
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In this episode, we delve into the concept of inflexibility regarding experiential avoidance in the context of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The episode closes with reflective questions to help listeners identify their patterns of avoidant behaviors, fostering awareness as the initial step toward greater personal flexibility.
To access a worksheet with these questions, listeners are invited to become email subscribers here
Previous Acceptance Episodes:
Acceptance is a Function
Experiential Avoidance: Be a Scientist
Previous Present Moment Episodes:
Present Moment Awareness
Through the Senses
Let's Connect:
www.bestillbeconnected.com
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