HeyJaredDr Thomas Smithyman Podcast
I'm Thomas, a PhD clinical psychologist and author helping you optimize your social and psychological health. New episodes go live every two weeks on Spotify and https://www.youtube.com/@DrThomasSmithyman
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How To Master The Art Of Conversation (Using Psychology) (opens the original)
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If you want help finding better answers to the questions people actually ask (including examples of what I would say), get the worksheet here: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/Con... Ever been asked about yourself and felt like the conversation went NOWHERE? This episode will help you with that. For more on psychology and social interaction, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear For weekly insights and tips, subscribe to the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/em
Why You Think You're Being Rejected (When You're Not) (opens the original)
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In this episode, I explain three hidden psychological barriers that may be causing you to unintentionally filter out people who are actually into you. To work more on your social and psychological health, join the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email If you want to work on dating and connecting, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
What Actually Matters When You Meet Someone New (opens the original)
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In this episode, I explain why dating can feel like a performance or evaluation, and what helps it feel more natural and enjoyable instead. To work more on your social and psychological health, join the email list: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email. If you want to work on dating and connecting, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear
You Owe It to Everyone to Take a Vacation (opens the original)
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If you're a hard-worker who's feeling the grind, this episode is for you. As a psychologist, I've delved into both the research and real-world cases to uncover the truth about the necessity of vacations and the fears that keep us from taking them. Think you can power through without ever taking a break? The truth might surprise you. Skipping the downtime doesn’t just affect your performance; it could be sabotaging your life. You can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear Optimize yo
Facing Your Fears: 3 Lessons That Will Transform Your Life (opens the original)
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As a clinical psychologist, I've spent decades exploring the landscape of fear, not just professionally, but personally. In this video, I'm sharing the three pivotal lessons that you can learn when you face your fears. Join me as I recount personal anecdotes, like the rule that helped me write my book despite overwhelming anxiety, and give client examples that you can apply to your own life. You can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear Optimize your social and psychological health
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