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PLAYING-IT-SAFE

I'm Dr. Z., a clinical psychologist and an author. In PLAYING-IT-SAFE I will share with you research based-skills, interviews, readings, insights, tips, and all types of curated info to get unstuck from worries, anxieties, fears, obsessions, and ineffective playing-it-safe actions. 


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86. Breaking free from worry loops from 2023-12-06T11:25:46

Picture this scenario: you encounter an ambiguous and uncertain situation, and then, of course, you quickly try to solve it. You anticipate all types of scenarios and try to prepare for each one...

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85. Embracing self-acceptance, self-compassion, and self-exploration from 2023-11-29T04:24:44

We all experience anxiety in some form, in some way, and in some shape. Because anxiety, fears, and worries can be so uncomfortable, we quickly play-it-safe. And when you’re prone to deeply cari...

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84. How to navigate rejection sensitivity and playing-it-safe behaviors from 2023-11-22T00:44:10

Do you find yourself anxiously anticipating rejection in everyday situations?


The fear of being rejected or judged leads to a hyper-awareness of others' facial expressions, opinions, o...

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83. When self-compassion gets tough: navigating common barriers from 2023-10-11T05:55:18

Self-compassion is the willingness to respond to your pain and suffering in the same way a good friend of yours might–with warmth, patience, and understanding. That sounds easy, right? But you k...

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82. What's the mindset of a skillful striver? from 2023-09-26T22:55:17

It was a true pleasure to discover the work and passion of Sonya Looney; her enthusiasm, laughs, and insights are contagious!


There are many golden nuggets in this conversation about s...

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81. How to act on your values when feeling anxious from 2023-09-13T00:17:16

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80. What maintains a psychological struggle? from 2023-09-06T03:31:45

If anxiety is a part of our day to day life, if we hold on to the framework that to be human is to be anxious, how did anxiety ever become a problem? How do you go from worrying about not being ...

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79. How to engage in values-based behaviors when feeling anxious from 2023-08-15T16:01:02

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78. How to push back social perfectionism from 2023-08-10T05:39:46

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77. The benefits of mindfulness when dealing with anxiety from 2023-08-01T22:09

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76. How to practice mindfulness in the middle of it all from 2023-07-25T21:34:37

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75. The upsides and downsides of perfectionism (part 2) from 2023-07-19T02:21:19

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74. The upsides and downsides of perfectionism (part 1) from 2023-07-12T03:27:28

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73. Dr. Z and Espree Devora from 2023-06-21T05:04:23

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72. How to develop emotional attunement from 2023-06-14T14:50:52

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71. How to keep stress from taking over your life from 2023-05-16T23:20:29

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70. How to overcome chronic indecision from 2023-05-10T00:02:54

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69. Dealing with the stress of anticipating disasters around every corner from 2023-05-03T02:08:54

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68. Key skills to manage interpersonal conflict from 2023-04-26T00:13:21

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67. Skills to steer clear of group thinking and cope with social rejection from 2023-04-19T00:31:17

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66. How to boost your self-esteem from 2023-04-12T05:11:18

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65. How to build resilience in stressful times from 2023-03-15T04:18:44

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64. Process-based therapy for anxiety with Dr. Z. and Joseph Ciarrochi, Ph.D. from 2023-03-08T06:17:11

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63. How to handle self-criticism with Dr. Z. and Dr. Dennis Tirch from 2023-02-15T06:07:08

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62. How to handle unhelpful perfectionism with Dr. Z and Clarissa Ong, Ph.D. from 2023-02-08T06:04:52

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61. How to handle high-stressful situations with Dr. Z and Lance Morrison from 2023-01-18T01:00:03

To be human is to experience worry, fear, anxiety, and stress. To be human is to play-it-safe.


But how do you handle those internal reactions when encountering life-threatening situati...

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60. Dr. Z and Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D. from 2023-01-14T05:26:27

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59. Specific skills to cope with body sensations from 2022-12-21T00:55:17

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58. Actionable ACT tips to navigate your day from 2022-12-14T01:40:08

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57. The difference between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism from 2022-11-30T01:57:02

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56. What is the purpose of self-criticism and what to do about it from 2022-11-23T08:27:59

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55. Three micro-skills in managing anxiety from 2022-11-16T02:50:48

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54. Are perfectionistic actions working for you or against you? from 2022-11-09T01:00

  • Do you deeply care about what you do that you don't measure what it takes you to accomplish a goal?


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53. Six ACT microskills to deal with academic anxiety from 2022-10-19T00:00:16

When you transition from highschool to college – as it’s called in the United States – or to a University – as it’s called in other parts of the world, such as South America or Europe – you go t...

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52. How to deal with the fear of social rejection from 2022-09-21T00:00:04

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51. Navigating your way through creative perfectionism from 2022-08-17T00:00:31

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50. How to put acceptance skills into action when struggling with repetitive negative thinking from 2022-07-19T21:19:38

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49. What is a psychological process in CBT? from 2022-06-22T00:00

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48. What is process-based therapy? from 2022-06-15T00:00:19

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47. Dr. Z on loneliness from 2022-06-08T00:00

How to cultivate loneliness & why it is important to do so:


Most people are uncomfortable with loneliness because it means facing yourself without distractions. 


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46. Skillfully navigating negative thoughts, comparison thoughts, and general worries from 2022-05-25T04:42:12

“The average human lifespan is absurd, terrifying, insultingly short. But that isn’t a reason for unremitting despair or for living in an anxiety-fueled panic about making the most of your limit...

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45. How to work through time anxiety, practice gratitude, and embrace acceptance from 2022-05-18T00:00

It was an honor to chat with Oliver Burkeman, columnist for the Guardian, journalist by training, and author of the books: “4000 weeks: time management for mortals and happiness: the antidote fo...

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44. How do you play-it-safe? from 2022-05-11T00:00

Are you getting in the way of your own best life?


one of the ways in which many of us get in the way of our best life is by playing it safe


You might be playing it safe if yo...

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43. How to deal with financial anxiety from 2022-04-20T00:18

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42. Dr. Z on how to understand your actions: your context matters from 2022-04-13T00:00

We often have mechanistic views about ourselves “I’m bad, ugly, stupid, etc” and believe that when having any negative thoughts, painful memories feeling or they need to be fixed, repaired, or r...

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41. How to relate to anxious thoughts when performing competitive sports from 2022-03-16T00:00:43

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40. Dr. Z on what to do when feeling lost, directionless and confused from 2022-03-08T23:52:33


Our minds need to make sense of things that happen to us, all the time, and one way in which they do so is by telling stories, narratives and tales about who we are, what has happened...

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39. Ways to skillfully navigate with the fear of judgement from 2022-02-15T01:00:59

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39. Dr. Z. and Chris Brock from 2022-02-15T01:00:59

“Three things in human life are important.

The first is to be kind.

The second is to be kind.

And the third is to be kind.”


-Henry James


This is a personal ...

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38. How to cope with shame and fear altogether with Seth J. Gillihan, Ph.D. from 2022-01-19T01:00

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37. How playing-it-safe can be helpful or unhelpful in your life with Dr. Diana Hill, Ph.D. from 2021-12-15T07:48:49

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36. How practicing curiosity can help you handle anxiety with Chris Martin from 2021-11-17T01:00

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35. Dr. Z on shifting from disengagement to engagement! from 2021-11-10T01:30:42

As a species, we are hardwired to avoid, control, and escape whatever makes us uncomfortable. That’s natural and expected.


To avoid is to be human. But what happens wh...

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34. How to approach a challenging conversation with Dr. Debbie Sorensen, Ph.D. from 2021-10-20T01:00

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33. Dr. Z on Choices from 2021-10-13T01:00:53

Imagine what would happen if you made choices to give just 10% more of yourself to your career? 


Imagine if you make choices to give just 15% more of yourself to your relationship...

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32. How to handle fears when making a career pivot with Paul Ollinger from 2021-09-22T00:00:59

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31. 3 different ways to practice self-compassion with Jonny Say (part 2) from 2021-09-15T08:12:44

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30. Dr. Z on the Fear of Failure from 2021-09-08T00:00:48

The fear of being a failure is more common than what we know, and it drives many struggles: perfectionism, procrastination, low moods, and many more.


But are you aware of how it shows ...

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29. How to skillfully handle "creative stuckness" with Aaron Harvey from 2021-08-18T00:00:12

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28. Dr. Z. on negative predictions from 2021-08-11T00:00

When I ask people how often they get lost in their thoughts, most of them say "a lot." There wasn't a single I've talked to who said "never." Perhaps, that's not a surprise.


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27. What is Compassion-Focused Therapy with Jonny Say (part 1) from 2021-07-21T02:43:04

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26. Dr. Z. on ruling-thoughts from 2021-07-13T22:00:09

A lot of our struggles come from holding onto thoughts as rules - ruling-thoughts - without checking how they work in our day-to-day life. In this episode, I discuss 3 specific ruling-thoughts t...

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25. Dr. Z on uncertainty from 2021-06-23T00:41:06

Imagine for a moment that all knowledge is represented in the shape of a pie that adds up to 100%; there is maybe 5% of things we know, another 15% of what we don’t know, and 80% of things we do...

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24. How to handle worry thoughts about being a good enough parent with Sarah Peck, M.A. from 2021-06-16T13:00:40

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23. Dr. Z. on values from 2021-06-09T13:00:53

Values" is a word that gets thrown around a great deal these days, and it means different things to different people. In this episode, Dr. Z describes what values are within Acceptance and Commi...

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22. How to practice self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-love effectively with Rae Senarighi from 2021-05-19T13:00:50

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21. Dr. Z. and tips to develop a new relationship with your mind from 2021-05-12T13:00:43

Do you struggle with overthinking problems? Do you think and think to the point of feeling anxious, hopeless, or stressed out? Have you ever tried to “think your way out” of one of these thought...

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Dr. Z. and Jill Stoddard, Ph.D. (PIS 20) from 2021-04-21T13:00

In this conversation you will hear how Dr. Jill Stoddard, a TEDx speaker, author, ACT clinician, and mother of two children, practices self-compassion, develops a growth- mindset, and faces her ...

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19. Dr. Z mindfulness-on-the-go (part 4) from 2021-04-14T13:00:01

In this episode, Dr. Z. share with you some tips on how to practice mindfulness-on-the-go when things go wrong, south, and terribly bad.


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19. Dr. Z mindfulness-on-the-go (part 4) from 2021-04-14T13:00:01

In this episode, Dr. Z. share with you some tips on how to practice mindfulness-on-the-go when things go wrong, south, and terribly bad.


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18. Dr. Z and Michael Heady, LCPC from 2021-03-17T13:45

Few times we have the opportunity to see how therapists walk the walk, put into action what they know about managing fears, anxieties and worries, and what it means to make a shift from struggli...

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18. From struggling to thriving: managing fears, anxieties, and worries with Michael Heady, LCPC from 2021-03-17T13:45

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17. Dr. Z on Mindfulness (part 3) from 2021-03-10T14:30:03

Mindfulness practices go hand-in-hand with compassion practices. There are so many ways to put them into action in our lives.


In this episode, I share a brief tip that you can practic...

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17. Dr. Z on Mindfulness (part 3) from 2021-03-10T14:30:03

Mindfulness practices go hand-in-hand with compassion practices. There are so many ways to put them into action in our lives.


In this episode, I share a brief tip that you can practic...

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16. Dr. Z with Steve Hayes, Ph.D. (part 2) from 2021-02-17T14:50:53

One of the roots of humility comes from Latin and it means "from earth." Humility is about being grounded and recognizing that we're humans, flawed and fallible.


This second part of my...

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16. How to handle fears - in general - using Acceptance and Commitment Skills with Steve Hayes, Ph.D. (part 2) from 2021-02-17T14:50:53

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15. Dr. Z on mindfulness on-the-go (part 2) from 2021-02-10T14:00

In this episode Dr. Z shares how to practice mindfulness on-the-go when dealing with overwhelming fear-based emotions, why practicing mindfulness-on-the-go in your day-to-day life is important, ...

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15. Dr. Z on mindfulness on-the-go (part 2) from 2021-02-10T14:00

In this episode Dr. Z shares how to practice mindfulness on-the-go when dealing with overwhelming fear-based emotions, why practicing mindfulness-on-the-go in your day-to-day life is important, ...

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14. Dr. Z with Steve Hayes, Ph.D. (Part 1) from 2021-01-20T14:00:30

Many of us grew up in a world that told us that we should be fearless, jump off the cliff, and eliminate fear from our lives. In a very intimate conversation, I chat with Steve Hayes, Ph.D., a c...

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14. Dr. Z with Steve Hayes, Ph.D. (Part 1) from 2021-01-20T14:00:30

Many of us grew up in a world that told us that we should be fearless, jump off the cliff, and eliminate fear from our lives. In a very intimate conversation, I chat with Steve Hayes, Ph.D., a c...

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14. Why self-compassion is important when struggling with anxieties, worries, and fears with Dr. Steve Hayes, Ph.D. (part 1) from 2021-01-20T14:00:30

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13. Dr. Z. on Mindfulness from 2021-01-13T15:00:09

Do you have to have a puppy face or a poker facer when practicing mindfulness? Is mindfulness different than meditation?


Mindfulness is all over; in academic settings, social media, l...

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13. Dr. Z. on Mindfulness from 2021-01-13T15:00:09

Do you have to have a puppy face or a poker facer when practicing mindfulness? Is mindfulness different than meditation?


Mindfulness is all over; in academic settings, social media, l...

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12. Dr. Z. on perfectionism (part 5) from 2020-12-09T18:00:24

In this episode, Dr. Z. speaks briefly about the intersection of procrastination and perfectionism. How, although they may seem to be different and isolated problems, they are in fact not.

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12. Dr. Z. on perfectionism (part 5) from 2020-12-09T18:00:24

In this episode, Dr. Z. speaks briefly about the intersection of procrastination and perfectionism. How, although they may seem to be different and isolated problems, they are in fact not.

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11. Dr. Z and Dr. Cheryl Robinson from 2020-11-25T23:49:38

New episode: interview with Dr. Cheryl Robinson, @embracethepivot, also known as the Queen of Pivoting.


We chatted about how people make pivots in their careers and in their mindsets.I...

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11. Three micro-skills you need to know to make a pivot in your career with Dr. Cheryl Robinson from 2020-11-25T23:49:38

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10. Dr. Z. on perfectionism (part 4) from 2020-11-11T16:00:38

Is it wrong to pay attention to details? How does it really work? In this episode I discuss how selective attention leads us to perfectionistic behaviors and invite you to check the impact of th...

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10. Dr. Z. on perfectionism (part 4) from 2020-11-11T16:00:38

Is it wrong to pay attention to details? How does it really work? In this episode I discuss how selective attention leads us to perfectionistic behaviors and invite you to check the impact of th...

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9. Dr. Z. with Clarisa Ong from 2020-10-24T12:00

In this episode I chat with Clarisa Ong, a predoctoral intern at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. We discussed the difference between values and pliance, how Acceptance and Commitment Therap...

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9. How to approach perfectionistic behaviors without losing yourself with Clarissa Ong, Ph.D. from 2020-10-24T12:00

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8. Dr. Z on perfectionism (part 3) from 2020-10-08T13:00:52

This is part 3 of a series of perfectionism. In this episode, I share five skills you can practice to handle the fear of making mistakes when it's getting in your way of living a rich, purposefu...

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7. Dr. Z with Elizabeth Saunders from 2020-09-30T12:00:01

In this episode, I chat with Elizabeth Saunders, a Time Coach that specializes in helping her clients to "get things done" in a way that is sustainable, livable and enjoyable. Elizabeth shares with...

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7. How to "get things done" in a sustainable, livable, and enjoyable way with Elizabeth Saunders from 2020-09-30T12:00:01

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6. Dr. Z on perfectionism (part 2) from 2020-09-16T12:00:54

Are you invested in doing things right and perfect? Are you spending hours and hours getting things done to the point that you get trapped in your mind and don't take action. If the answer is yes, ...

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6. Dr. Z on perfectionism (part 2) from 2020-09-16T12:00:54

Are you invested in doing things right and perfect? Are you spending hours and hours getting things done to the point that you get trapped in your mind and don't take action. If the answer is yes, ...

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5. Dr. Z. with Paul Jarvis from 2020-08-28T12:00:46

In this episode I chat with Paul Jarvis, author of Company of One, and a proponent that "less is more" when running your business. In this conversation, you will hear how Paul handles his fears of ...

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PLAYING-IT-SAFE
Dr. Z. with Paul Jarvis from 2020-08-28T12:00:46

In this episode I chat with Paul Jarvis, author of Company of One, and a proponent that "less is more" when running your business. In this conversation, you will hear how Paul handles his fears of ...

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PLAYING-IT-SAFE
5. How to break the imposter syndrome cycle with Paul Jarvis from 2020-08-28T12:00:46

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PLAYING-IT-SAFE
5. Dr. Z. with Paul Jarvis from 2020-08-28T12:00:46

In this episode I chat with Paul Jarvis, author of Company of One, and a proponent that "less is more" when running your business. In this conversation, you will hear how Paul handles his fears of ...

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PLAYING-IT-SAFE
4. Dr. Z on perfectionism (part 1) from 2020-08-13T12:00:05

Are you invested in doing things right and perfect? Are you spending hours and hours getting things done to the point that you get trapped in your mind and don't take action. If the answer is yes,...

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PLAYING-IT-SAFE
4. Dr. Z on perfectionism (part 1) from 2020-08-13T12:00:05

Are you invested in doing things right and perfect? Are you spending hours and hours getting things done to the point that you get trapped in your mind and don't take action. If the answer is yes,...

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PLAYING-IT-SAFE
3. Dr. Z. with Russ Harris, M.D. from 2020-07-25T18:41:49

In this episode Dr. Z. chats with Russ Harris, M.D., author of The Happiness Trap, The Reality Slap and many other self-help books. Russ shares how he applies skills from Acceptance and Commitme...

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3. How to deal with your inner critic with Dr. Russ Harris, M.D. from 2020-07-25T18:41:49

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Trailer from 2020-05-15T22:14:46

In this trailer you will get an overview of what the PLAYING-IT-SAFE podcast is about.


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