The Dr Christian Heim Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr Christian Heim
Welcome to the Dr. Christian Heim Podcast. Here we will cover a variety of topics from mental health issues to interviews and talks. Some episodes are specifically made for the podcast, others come from live recordings of lectures and speaking engagements. Video footage of these events can be found on Dr Heim’s YouTube Channel.
Dr Christian Heim is an award winning clinical psychiatrist and public speaker. His writings and public lectures reference medicine and music and cover a range of topics – the mental health crisis, neuroplasticity, the pleasure myth, the neurobiology of love, healthy relationships as a protective factor – but primarily focus on how to get the right DOSE of brain chemicals to help overcome 21st Century mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, suicide, trauma, personality disorders and addictions. Dr. Heim speaks from a place of deep compassion and authority. His talks all combine science, music and large doses of Australian humour.
Live with mental health, love, and compassion.
In this episode Dr Christian Heim explores why we feel so isolated in a world ruled by scrolling, notifications and social media. He explains the quiet global shift away from screen-time and toward real human connection, community, conversation and face-to-face time. Practical ideas for reducing loneliness, improving digital wellbeing and rebuilding genuine relationships
Today we’re talking about a feeling that can hijack your life in seconds: anger.Dr Christian Heim opens with a gripping real-life case, someone whose explosive anger nearly cost him his family and career. Then we go under the hood of the “anger engine”: what fires in your brain, what floods your bloodstream, and why your muscles tense the moment frustration flips to fury.But this isn’t just theory.You’ll learn two science-backed tools Dr Heim uses with his patients:A rapid reset to stop a blow-up before it happensA long-term retraining method that turns raw anger into calm, focused determinationWant more self-control and emotional strength? Pull up a chair.
Trouble falling asleep? Psychiatrist Dr Christian Heim explains what’s happening in your brain at bedtime and shares 6 science-based ways to calm your mind, reset your sleep cycles, and finally get a good night’s rest.
Dr Heim unpacks the difference between public and private mental health systems, what makes a good psychiatrist, and how to know if yours is right for you. He shares practical steps to take before, during, and after appointments—clear, compassionate advice rarely shared so openly
Recorded at a recent caregivers forum, Dr Christian Heim opens a two-part series for carers (useful to anyone working with a psychiatrist). Starting with a real case, he asks, “Who’s driving the management?” and shares practical ways to partner well—prepping for appointments, tracking meds, and keeping your loved one at the centre of care. Best line: “You show your love by doing what needs to be done, not by just being agreeable.”
Perfectionism can fuel excellence or trap you in endless self-critique. In the finale of our four-part perfectionism series, psychiatrist Dr Christian Heim breaks down eight research-backed strategies that flip perfectionism from burden to super-power. Learn how to trade paralysis for progress, harness logic (and when to drop it), and even turn so-called “flaws” into finish-line advantages. If you’re tired of never feeling “good enough,” hit play, then keep the transcript handy for quick reference. Practical, compassionate, and yes, recorded to the soothing backdrop of birdsong, this episode shows you how to let perfectionism work for you, not against you.
Where does perfectionism really start and why is it so hard to shake? In this episode, Dr Christian Heim unpacks five hidden forces in our society that keep perfectionism alive, often without us even noticing. One of them—“listomania”—might sound all too familiar! Packed with insights, humour, and those lightbulb moments, this episode will help you see perfectionism in a whole new way. And as a bonus, enjoy the gentle backdrop of Australian birdsong while you listen.
Olympic finals, the operating theatre, a night-flight cockpit—Dr Heim opens with high-stakes moments where “perfect” isn’t optional, it’s life-saving. But flip the coin and perfectionism can morph into procrastination, burnout, and self-sabotage. In under 30 minutes he hands you a rapid-fire 10-point checklist to spot the tipping point—so you can keep the razor-sharp focus that drives success and ditch the perfectionist traps that stall it. Ready to find that healthy edge? Hit play.
Can’t stop lining things up—or is it more than tidy habits?Dr Christian Heim opens our four-part perfectionism series by asking: Where does helpful exactness end and clinical OCD begin?In 15 sharp minutes:Patterns vs. Randomness: why the brain craves order—and when that craving misfires.OCD 101: key symptoms, causes, and gold-standard treatments, told through real stories.Perfectionism Unpacked: the sweet spot of “doing it right” versus the trap of “never right enough,” and how each can imitate the other.A quick self-check to see if you—or someone you love—has crossed the line.Wondering, “Am I detail-oriented, or compulsive?” Hit play for science-backed clarity you can use today.
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/Or email us your episode suggestions: caroline@drchristianheim.com
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/Or email us your episode suggestions: caroline@drchristianheim.com
If you could ask a couple who’s been together for over 40 years one question—what would it be?In this episode, Drs Christian and Caroline Heim draws on insights from their world’s largest study on long-term relationships to reveal the top questions young couples are dying to ask those who’ve made love last for decades. From navigating conflict to keeping the spark alive, this is the real talk younger couples crave answered by those who’ve actually lived it.This is Part 2 of an eye-opening series that connects generations in the name of lasting love.Whether you’re three years in or still figuring it out, this episode has something for you.
If you could ask a couple who’s been together for over 40 years one question—what would it be?In this episode, Drs Christian and Caroline Heim draws on insights from their world’s largest study on long-term relationships to reveal the top questions young couples are dying to ask those who’ve made love last for decades. From navigating conflict to keeping the spark alive, this is the real talk younger couples crave answered by those who’ve actually lived it.This is Part 1 of an eye-opening series that connects generations in the name of lasting love.Whether you’re three years in or still figuring it out, this episode has something for you.
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/Or email us your episode suggestions: caroline@drchristianheim.com
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTLink to IFS Social Media article: https://ifstudies.org/blog/australias-social-media-ban-protects-the-mental-health-of-children-a-look-at-the-evidence
Are you using ChatGPT for therapy? Or to diagnose mental illness? Helpful tool or risky shortcut? In this episode, a psychiatrist unpacks the pros and pitfalls of using AI for emotional support—and what you need to know before replacing therapy with tech.
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
"I'll never forgive you!!"Have you ever said this? It makes you feel justified and vindicated but also leaves you angry, resentful and bitter. It weighs you down. But isn't forgiveness only a religious thing?No. The benefits of forgiveness are scientifically validated. Find out more in this episode.Link to book:https://www.amazon.com/7-Steps-Forgiveness-using-neuroplasticity-ebook/dp/B09MY6YRBT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BXIIXERZ9267&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zPZW3zLpkRlYdO5pYC5GfQ.iPPDfycR_sPY1LaR85wqmj6fjRfiOskU94roCC4Pskg&dib_tag=se&keywords=7+steps+to+forgiveness+heim&qid=1710555069&sprefix=7+steps+to+forgiveness+hei%2Caps%2C450&sr=8-1
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Thanks. One simple little word. It won’t change society but it can transform your life. Scientific evidence is showing the significant mental, emotional and physical health benefits of genuine gratitude. Listen in to hear the first chapter of Dr Heim’s new book: The Science of Radical Gratitude and buy it here:https://www.amazon.com/Science-Radical-Gratitude-Christian-Heim-ebook/dp/B0CLYQGYHM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21GJDJO7EJ629&keywords=the+science+of+radical+gratitude+heim&qid=1698890850&sprefix=the+science+of%2Caps%2C4022&sr=8-1
What makes us anxious in society? What part of our brain reacts to anxiety? What is the difference between fear and anxiety? Dr Heim answers all these questions and then gives 4 tips to beat anxiety in this special episode recording of a live lecture.
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/Link to “Resilient Relationships” book: https://www.drchristianheim.com/new-page-47
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/Link to “Resilient Relationships” book: https://www.drchristianheim.com/new-page-47
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AESTAsk a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST Link to Dr Heim’s video on How to Save your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyNHNfuw6Xk
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 12pm AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 12pm AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 12pm AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 12pm AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 12pm AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 12pm AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 1pm AEST Link to Dr Heim’s video on Social Media Addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4CHY-Pp3g4
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 12pm AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim” Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST Ask a question live! https://www.theihealthchannel.com/live-shows.html
In this final episode we give many practical phrases you can use when telling your family you have changed. We also share some great responses you can use when someone in your family shares a big change they have made. We finish off with a Thanksgiving story and a very special true story that illustrate how you can negotiate diversity
This episode introduces the biggest challenge: negotiating diversity with those you are really close to. But first, so we can understand some of the ways to negotiate problematic relationships, we talk about children and friendship.
We continue giving you really practical techniques to negotiate diversity. We’ll challenge you to dare to be different and then enter the expectation -free zone!
This episode looks at some practicals for connecting with people you may feel a little uncomfortable around, or don’t know how to approach. We’ll look at techniques for building bridges and finding common ground.
We start applying the science to the question: How do you stop judging others? After considering the science of the mere exposure effect, the social brain and cultural neuroscience, we apply it all to help us negotiate diversity. We start with a hopeful clinical story. Then it’s step one: Accepting and Applauding difference.
Using words isn’t the only way we communicate. There’s something more going on: our feelings underneath. Intent vs impact and eye contact are how our feelings are transmitted unconsciously. Negotiating diversity involves being skilled and sensitive to each other but screen technology means that we are deskilling in this area. Like this content? Join our email list: https://www.drchristianheim.com/subscribe-1
Negotiating diversity well takes altruism and trust, both of which have their networks in the brain. We explore these to see what factors help us choose altruism and trust. Belief can be a stumbling block to negotiating diversity so it helps to understand how belief works in the brain.
Cultural neuroscience is an emerging and exciting area of science that can be applied to diversity. In this episode we talk about how we not only have a biological but also a cultural inheritance. We also discuss the mere exposure effect. Join our email list for more content like this: https://www.drchristianheim.com/subscribe-1
Geert Hofstede and Fons Trompenaar also articulated ideas about how diverse we people are. Understanding and accepting these differences will be key to negotiating the diversity of our day and moving forward to being able to accept diversity.
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We begin to delve deeper into the diversity of people interactions through the insights of anthropologist Edward T. Hall who articulated how we all feel comfortable within our personal space, with being task-oriented or people-oriented, and with cultures that are either more direct with words or indirect with words.
It’s often overlooked but cultural diversity affects mental health. Here we look at cultural diversity and mental health and how cultural diversity can present as depression, anxiety or suicidality and what can be done about it. We also look at the problem of stigma. Like this content? Sign up for our email list and a free chapter of Dr Heim's latest book here https://www.drchristianheim.com/subscribe-1
To help negotiate diversity, we step into the science of how did diversity emerge. We then consider what culture and diversity are and look into the importance of the feelings we carry underneath our social masks. These have a bearing on how we get on as people and how we negotiate diversity. Sign up to our email list for more topics like this https://dr-christian-heim.ck.page/a07608a667
From myth to philosophy to science, we explore “Why are we all so different?” To negotiate diversity we look at this question and why other people can be such a problem and what enlightenment philosophers called “the state of nature.” Join our email list to get a free chapter of Dr Heim's new book "The 7 Types of Love" https://dr-christian-heim.ck.page/a07608a667
A world of diversity seems to be a world of conflict: social upheavals, differing opinions, new rules, confusion, anxiety, disorientation. Is there something we can do, as individuals, to better at negotiating diversity in this world? to understand others? to keep enjoying friendships? to trust strangers? Yes. Join our email list for mental health tips and a free chapter: https://dr-christian-heim.ck.page/a07608a667
Did you know that there were 7 types of love and you can mix them up and get hurt? We can mix up romance with liking sex, friendship with romance, or someone’s kindness with thinking they mean something more. Our personal relationships each have a unique blend of different loves. Listen to the audio book now! https://www.drchristianheim.com/7-love-types
In this podcast we look at ways of how to be a good friend. You can’t choose your family, but you can choose how to be a good friend. We look at what makes this Love Type one of the most easy-going of relationships. We look at what makes a good friend, what makes friendships difficult, what goes on in the brain and how to go deeper. Get your free chapter of Dr Heim’s The & Love Types here! https://dr-christian-heim.ck.page/a07608a667
What are you asking: Is it physically possible? do you want permission? Is it a good idea? how to get away with it? In this recording of our Late Night Love Episode, we look at the science and psychology of how and why people cheat and the brain chemicals and hormones driving long-term love, sex and trust.
Can I love myself without becoming selfish? What if I don’t even like myself? How do I love myself without becoming narcissistic? We all have selfishness. It’s natural, but narcissism is unhealthy self-love. It keeps you preoccupied with yourself and cuts off from the flow of love with others. Self-compassion is healthy self-love; it keeps love with others flowing.
What is love scientifically? Is it just an emotion? Is it a behaviour we all have to put up with? Is it a brain chemical that’s driving us crazy? Are we all on some weird trip? Find out more
In our image saturated society, we can become preoccupied with our constructed selves, our false selves. A world of appearance is not good for the brain. Where can you get under the masks, kick off your shoes, go barefoot, and share feel good brain chemicals with people rather than be a rabbit-in-the-headlights? If you could read my mind what a tail my thought would tell? Says Gordon. We talk depression, bulimia and anorexia. To thine own self be true says Shakespeare, but do we know our true selves? Knowing our values helps. This podcast is a recording from our weekly YouTube show "Late Night Lies" livestreaming Thursday 10pm NYC, 7pm LA, Friday 2pm Sydney. Join us!
Time to sum up the series and make it actually happen: overcome those useless thoughts everyday. But what works for me? Our brains are unique so unique solutions are needed. To help you find these for yourself, we delve into Brief Solution-Focussed Therapy to do more of what works and less of what doesn’t for your unique brain. Plus a few bonus techniques to celebrate.
How can you get the NACC of being focussed on useful thoughts all day? By cultivating the attitude of gratitude. A simple DOSE of gratitude can give you the DOSE of Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins that your brain needs to have good conversations running between your frontal lobe and your limbic system. It’s focussed neuroplasticity.
The science of neuroplasticity tells us that with new skills our brain changes. In this podcast, we will use the principles of neuroplasticity – learning and practice, rewards, use it or lose it, what fires together wires together, neurons out of sync fail to link – to build a new roadway to the new thoughts you want to have.
Mindfulness can help overcome useless thoughts if you get the NACC: NOTICE your thoughts to be AWARE of them and CHOOSE to CONCENTRATE on thoughts you want. Specifically, we’ll use seven MINDFUL techniques: Meditate, Inhale & exhale, Notice the NACC, Do what you’re doing, Focus on your Five senses, Unwind and relax, and Listen deeply.
We’ll expose the roots of your useless thoughts. Are they from your childhood? Did someone else put them there? Are they driven from your unconscious mind? Psychoanalysis has some insights that are relevant to us here. We explore six insights for you to understand, accept, resolve, forgive and let go so you can choose to concentrate what’s useful.
Useless thoughts? So what. Leave them alone. Let them be. Let them sulk in a corner of your mind while you get on with what you want to do in life. Easier said than done, but it’s possible if you can accept your thoughts, separate from your thoughts, value your values, commit to living out your values and noticing it all
You are separate from your thoughts. They have their story, you have yours. They’re the problem, you’re not. Writing creative stories can equip you to capture your thoughts and direct them towards your preferred thought-life. You have important allies in your battle against useless thoughts: your values, your skills, and people who care.
By doing something active and useful we can make ourselves feel capable and useful. This generates a bunch of useful thoughts to crowd out the useless thoughts. It can be fun to BE A DOER and be rewarded for it. Acquire skills, exercise, and do anything useful to find an antidote to useless thoughts
Our thoughts have power over us because we believe them. Why not challenge their authority instead? Here we put thoughts through the wringer of logic, keeping emotions out, understanding what we can & can’t control, and proactively working on them. We find COLDMOP errors and correct them by ANT EATing.
Negative thinking is not always useless and positive thinking is not always useful. This is discussed by an important story. We then start applying the two basic thought skills to help you notice your thoughts and start working on them to help make your mind a better place to be. We start chucking out some garbage: garbage out!
First part in a new series on overcoming negative and useless thoughts. What we think and feel determine much of our quality of life. Here we look at what are thoughts, some scientific and philosophical ideas about thoughts and some models of the brain: it’s more like a vibrant city than a computer. The two basic thought skills are introduced.
This episode is the recording of a live talk we did in 2019 entitled ‘Are you listening?’ In this talk you’ll hear about What listening is and isn’t , the Science of listening and get some really practical skills for active listening.
Grab a cuppa, pop on your slippers, and enjoy. This fund-raising webinar is part of Zonta’s efforts to help prevent domestic violence. We look at mental health impacts of Covid-19, an outreach to university students, female psychiatric issues, and mental health “boosts” peppered with theatrical entertainment.
In this recording of a webinar hosted by Queensland University of Technology, Senior Lecturer Dr Caroline Heim and Dr Christian Heim respond to questions from a Wellbeing Mental Health wall about concerns with isolation and addictions, relationships and motivation for students during online learning in the Covid-19 age. A Q&A at the end gives some practical tips about how to control anxiety, particularly performance anxiety.
This is Step 4 in Dr Heim's men's mental health book to help prevent depression, anxiety, addiction or suicide. Take your place in society: "I contribute, and respect can be mine." We all contribute somewhere in some way. Here, we explore just how important contributing and respect is for men. Order the whole audio book here: https://www.amazon.com/Steps-Mens-Mental-Health-Better/dp/B099681DQ4/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1626233586&sr=8-1
Getting down to the part 2 practicalities of this gratitude lecture, Dr Heim takes you on a thought experiment to experience and feel the benefits of gratitude first hand. He looks at what’s going on in your frontal lobe, limbic system and with your brain chemicals. Then it’s another acronym for 8 ways to say THANKS, morning and night everyday.
Thankfully, scientific studies tell us that gratitude is really good for your physical and mental health. But what is the science? How does gratitude work? Who gets to achieve gratitude? And why is it so damn hard to be grateful in this world? Dr Heim lays it out in Part One of this lecture and gives you five ideas to help cultivate the attitude of gratitude.
Many people close to someone with BPD walk on eggshells, afraid to get it wrong, yet they want to genuinely help. Here are seven techniques to help you be a “PAL who is ABLE” to help someone close to you who is battling borderline personality disorder.
As a psychiatrist sub-specializing in trauma, I have worked with many people battling borderline personality disorder. This clip looks at SIX INSIGHTS to help you manage and work through BPD to boost you on your journey through this illness. It’s worth knowing all you can to get on top of it, because you, as a person, are worth it.
As a psychiatrist sub-specializing in trauma, I have worked with many people battling borderline personality disorder. This podcast looks at FIVE INSIGHTS to help you manage and work through BPD to boost you on your journey through this illness. It’s worth knowing all you can to get on top of it, because you’re worth it.
Listen in to learn some really practical tips to action to bring more happiness into your life. Find out what some great thinkers through the ages had to say about happiness. The episode finishes off with 8 things that really make us happy.
This is part 1 of a live talk we gave earlier this year. In this episode we bust some myths about happiness and play a bit of piano music.
Do you wish you could stop self-harm? “Just Don’t Do It!” is a good start, but it usually takes a whole lot more. These Five Steps out of self-harm could be just what you need. They take you from your decision to stop, through alternatives and techniques, to coping with waves of negative emotions almost as easily as catching waves at the beach (almost).
Do your emotions ever get the better of you? Knowing about your emotions – emotional self-awareness – can help you get out of self-harm, addictions, and anger outbursts. Once you NOTICE your emotions, LABEL your emotions with choice words and SAFELY EXPRESS them using those words, you will have the background skills to help you get out of self-harm and enjoy life more.
This podcast looks at some facts about self-harm and the reasons people feel the need to harm themselves. Often done secretly, it expresses and relieves emotional distress rather than seek attention. For most, it goes away, but others need to battle against it, often with a therapist. Dr Heim uses his clinical experience to prepare you for stopping it: being emotionally self-aware and finding better coping mechanisms, in the next podcasts.
We may not have the answers yet, but the mind is amazing to ponder. Dr Heim searches through his grandpa’s garage in search of an answer to one of our biggest mysteries and stumbles across something scientifically magic. Along the way he tips his hat to Pinker, Fodor, Descartes, the placebo effect and psychoneuroimmunology.
What makes your brain feel really good? The right DOSE of Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphin. It’s more complex but, evidence shows that dopamine pleasure, oxytocin love, serotonin calm & endorphin analgesia in your brain can be optimized when you relate well to people.
Ever wondered what goes on in your brain? Here we spend just a little time gasping in awe at the wonder of the universe contained inside your skull; some of what your brain can do, the numbers associated with the brain, the amazing things we don't understand.
OK. So how do you actually do it? maximize pleasure and prevent addiction? Here’s some techniques to understand, practice and do to connect pleasure and purpose to have more pleasure all your life, survive well, and be a decent horse-rider. After considering Golden Greeks, Great Gratitude and a Pleasure Plan, being Boss of your Brain may be as easy as ABCD.
Here we’ll connect your brain’s pleasure with your mind’s purpose by looking at how we experience pleasure in the brain. We’ll look at the brain chemical dopamine and the fun-loving limbic system. Why does nature give us pleasure at all? Food, drink, sex, shopping, it all feels good. Dr Heim takes us for a ride in the desert.
We look at some ins & outs of addictions and we also look at pleasure. Why do people who go for pleasure often find pain? We connect pleasure with your future self for more pleasure all life long and delay some gratification along the way. Dr Heim considers the question of an “addictive personality” and the risk factors for addiction before eating a marshmallow.
What does it mean to change your personality? Just like your body, there’s much you can’t change but you can keep it trim and healthy. Dr Heim considers ways we try to change the body and apply them to the personality. Can you change your personality with drugs? With therapy? With meditation and contemplation? With diet and exercise?
From Hippocrates through Jung & beyond we’ve come up with many personality classification systems: Four Fluids, Big Five Factors, 16 Types, but none can contain your unique personality, dynamic and changeable (if you choose). We look at immaturity and personality disorders in cheeky , wise and aggressive Australian birds. (What?)
Looking at meanings and derivations, Dr Heim shows “personality” is more musical than we may realize. We’re each born with music in us: temperament, and we learn to develop character. The personality is like a body, an enduring pattern, a structure, a vehicle to use while you drive through life, relating to others along the way.
The big challenges: winning and losing, failure and judgment, snakes and ladders. To decrease anxiety, Dr Heim encourages you to Be and Express yourself, Appreciate people, and Try. Try and learn: failure is only a slippery snake on the ladder of success. Trying, as Aladdin found, takes courage heartily linked to love.
A short stroll through a medieval town and a modern city, then throw a Yerkes-Dodson Curve ball to understand how contemporary life increases anxiety (and excitement). Dr Heim uses music to explain how “rhythms” of life can help you BEAT anxiety with Breathing, Exercising, Awareness and Taking Time to play in nature.
Here Dr Heim touches on Disney’s Aladdin, gets lost in planes, and gets into some monkey business to help you train your anxiety to be useful and even exciting. Also, what anxiety is, what fear is, what goes on in a brain with anxiety, and some diagnosis, treatment and prevention issues.
There are many things in our 21st century that contribute to the high rates of depression: loneliness, lack of love, an emphasis on fame and success and fakeness (inauthenticity). In this episode, Dr Heim looks at these and other contributing factors and gives a practical technique of how to combat depression: by knowing your values.
Exercise can help prevent depression and heart disease. In this episode we look at the things that depression and heart disease have in common. Dr Heim talks a little about stigma, famous people with depression, controllable and uncontrollable risk factors, and explains what chronic stress can do to your brain and body.
In this episode we look at the features of depression and some of what happens in the brain. Dr Heim answers questions such as: “what causes depression?” “what are the risk factors for depression?” and “what are the treatments for depression?” Practical takeaways are given for how to help prevent depression.
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