Claim OwnershipThe LiftAffect Podcast: Mental Health and Mental Skills Coaching for High-achieving, Overworked, & Overstressed Professionals
Subscribed: 1Played: 32
Subscribe
© Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
Description
You’re a professional... you’ve worked hard and overcome many obstacles to get where you are today. You’re the person everyone turns to for the right answer at the right time. That carries a tremendous amount of responsibility; being in charge means taking care of those you work for and with, as well as your family. But, who takes care of you? Who do you turn to? That’s where LiftAffect comes in. With our help, together we can offer real solutions with real results. The road to get where you are wasn’t easy and the one ahead may not be either, but together we’ll help you through any challenge you face.
152 Episodes
Reverse
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl continue their conversation exploring the strategic integration of AI mental health tools and their applications within comprehensive treatment approaches. Matt shares insights on evaluating specific AI capabilities for skill development and crisis support, identifying privacy and security considerations that affect data protection, and building frameworks for responsible tool selection. The discussion covers the importance of balanced integration in navigating both technological benefits and therapeutic limitations, supportive strategies for data security, and how informed AI usage practices enhance overall mental health outcomes, offering practical wisdom for maintaining privacy and effectiveness in the evolving world of digital mental health support. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt explores the current state of aviation mental health reform and its applications for pilots seeking support. Matt shares insights on what's actually happened since the FAA's ARC recommendations, identifying the ongoing barriers that keep pilots from getting help, and discussing what non-punitive reporting was supposed to look like versus reality. The discussion covers the gap between policy promises and actual implementation, the continued challenges of stigma and career fears, and why meaningful change in aviation mental health remains frustratingly out of reach, offering straight talk about where we really stand in the slow-moving world of aviation mental health reform. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Karl and Matt explore the critical distinctions between imposter syndrome and "fake it till you make it" mentality and their applications for high-stakes environments like aviation. Matt shares strategies for recognizing when self-doubt is helpful versus harmful, identifying the differences between strategic confidence building and dangerous self-deception, and building frameworks for authentic competence development. The discussion covers the importance of honest self-assessment in navigating both professional growth and safety requirements, supportive approaches to overcoming limiting beliefs without compromising judgment, and how balanced confidence practices enhance both individual performance and operational safety, offering practical wisdom for maintaining genuine assurance in the demanding world of aviation. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl explore the complex dynamics of imposter syndrome and its applications for high-achieving professionals. Matt shares strategies for recognizing the four distinct manifestations of imposter feelings, identifying how these patterns affect confidence and self-worth, and building frameworks for authentic self-assessment. The discussion covers the importance of self-acceptance in navigating both professional growth and personal development, supportive approaches to overcoming limiting beliefs, and how awareness-based practices enhance both performance and wellbeing, offering practical wisdom for maintaining genuine confidence in the demanding world of high-stakes careers. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
lick here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl explore the complex pursuit of perfection in aviation and its applications for safety and human performance. Matt shares insights on managing the tension between flawless standards and human limitations, identifying how perfectionism impacts both innovation and error management, and building frameworks for precision while maintaining adaptability. The discussion covers the importance of balanced expectations in navigating both safety requirements and human factors, supportive approaches to managing inevitable errors, and how realistic perfectionism practices enhance both operational excellence and pilot wellbeing, offering practical wisdom for maintaining high standards in the demanding world of aviation. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this conversation, Captain Ed Smith shares his journey through pilot mental health, discussing his childhood experiences with anxiety, the impact of physical symptoms, and the challenges of seeking help. He emphasizes the importance of therapy, peer support, and community in navigating mental health issues, while also addressing the stigma surrounding mental health in the aviation industry. Ed's story highlights the ongoing struggle and the hope for recovery, as well as the need for open conversations about mental health among pilots.
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
In this episode, Matt and Karl continue their conversation on vulnerability in leadership and its applications for high-performance professionals. Matt shares strategies for embracing vulnerability as a leadership strength, identifying how openness addresses organizational weak points, and building resilient team dynamics through authentic connection. The discussion covers the importance of courage in navigating both personal growth and professional effectiveness, supportive frameworks drawn from experts like Brené Brown, and how vulnerability-based practices enhance both individual development and team performance, offering practical wisdom for maintaining authentic leadership in the demanding world of high-stakes professions. Enjoy!
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl explore the critical dynamics of executive burnout and its applications for high-performance professionals. Matt shares insights on recognizing the three core characteristics of burnout—emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced accomplishment—identifying how these symptoms manifest in both workplace and personal contexts, and understanding the paradoxical personality traits that drive success while increasing vulnerability. The discussion covers the importance of awareness in navigating both professional demands and mental health challenges, supportive frameworks for recognizing warning signs, and how understanding burnout patterns enhances sustainable leadership practices, offering practical wisdom for maintaining peak performance in the demanding world of executive leadership. Stay tuned for part two next week, where we'll explore prevention and recovery strategies. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl explore the innovative V1 Project framework and its applications for enhancing pilot personal and professional development. Matt shares insights on implementing community support systems, identifying the constellation framework that guides growth, and building structured approaches to mental health improvement. The discussion covers the importance of intentional community in navigating both career challenges and personal wellbeing, supportive onboarding processes and meeting formats, and how collaborative development practices enhance overall life satisfaction, offering practical wisdom for maintaining growth and connection in the demanding world of aviation. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and retired Captain Charlie Davies explore the profound insights from personal transformation and trauma recovery and their applications for building resilience and authentic relationships. Charlie shares strategies for navigating vulnerability in challenging circumstances, identifying patterns of growth through adversity, and building meaningful connections through shared experiences. The discussion covers the importance of mentorship and community in navigating both personal struggles and healing journeys, supportive frameworks for emotional intelligence development, and how honest self-reflection practices enhance both individual growth and relational depth, offering practical wisdom for maintaining hope and connection in the transformative world of personal development. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl conclude their three-part series exploring AI's role in mental health and its applications as a supplementary therapeutic tool. Matt shares insights on maintaining human connection as the foundation of care, identifying red flags and safety considerations for AI integration, and building transparent therapeutic relationships. The discussion covers the importance of balanced approaches in navigating both technological capabilities and human-centered treatment, supportive frameworks for safe AI usage, and how honest communication practices enhance overall therapeutic outcomes, offering practical wisdom for maintaining authentic healing relationships in the evolving world of AI-supplemented mental healthcare. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl explore the emerging landscape of AI-powered mental health tools and their applications for safety-critical professions. Matt shares insights on recognizing the benefits and limitations of digital support systems, identifying when AI assistance is appropriate versus professional intervention, and building awareness of therapeutic boundaries. The discussion covers the importance of human connection in navigating both technological advancement and mental health needs, supportive frameworks for evaluating digital tools, and how informed decision-making practices enhance overall wellbeing, offering practical wisdom for maintaining mental health in the evolving world of AI-assisted care. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl explore the pervasive challenge of professional isolation and its applications for pilots and high-stress environments. Matt shares strategies for fostering genuine connections despite occupational barriers, identifying patterns that contribute to loneliness, and building effective support networks. The discussion covers the importance of psychological safety in navigating both career demands and personal wellbeing, supportive communities like the V1 Project, and how intentional relationship-building practices enhance mental performance, offering practical wisdom for maintaining meaningful connections in the isolating world of aviation. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl explore the complex dynamics of perfectionism and its applications for high-stakes professions like aviation. Matt shares strategies for accepting imperfections while maintaining excellence, identifying patterns of performance-related anxiety, and building mindfulness practices for stress management. The discussion covers the importance of incremental optimization in navigating both professional standards and human limitations, supportive approaches to celebrating small wins, and how balanced perspectives enhance both performance and wellbeing, offering practical wisdom for maintaining mental health while pursuing excellence in the demanding world of high-stakes professions. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl continue their conversation on decision fatigue and its applications for high-stress professions. Matt shares strategies for conserving cognitive resources under pressure, identifying warning signs that affect decision quality, and building systematic decision-making processes. The discussion covers the importance of self-monitoring in navigating both professional and environmental challenges, supportive frameworks for structured choices, and how optimization practices enhance decision quality, offering practical wisdom for maintaining clear thinking in the demanding world of high-pressure professions. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl explore the critical insights on decision fatigue and its applications for high-stress professions. Matt shares strategies for conserving cognitive resources under pressure, identifying warning signs that affect decision quality, and building systematic decision-making processes. The discussion covers the importance of self-monitoring in navigating both professional and environmental challenges, supportive frameworks for structured choices, and how optimization practices enhance decision quality, offering practical wisdom for maintaining clear thinking in the demanding world of high-pressure professions. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl explore the profound insights from David Foster Wallace's commencement speech, 'This is Water,' and its applications for pilots' mental health. Matt shares strategies for maintaining mindfulness in high-pressure cockpit environments, identifying emotional patterns that affect flight performance, and building psychological resilience. The discussion covers the importance of awareness in navigating both professional and personal challenges, supportive systems in aviation, and how mindful practices enhance pilot wellbeing, offering practical wisdom for maintaining mental health in the demanding world of aviation. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl explore how investors can manage psychological challenges during market volatility. Matt shares strategies for maintaining rational decision-making in uncertain times, identifying emotional patterns that undermine financial performance, and building resilience. The discussion covers the importance of historical knowledge, structured financial planning, and how innovation drives economic growth, offering practical insights for navigating market turbulence. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl tackle listener questions about staying mentally sharp in high-pressure professions. They share practical techniques for handling stress in the moment, dealing with disrupted sleep patterns, and staying engaged when working with automated systems.
Their conversation explores how pilots can openly discuss personal challenges with their crew while maintaining professionalism. Matt and Karl draw from their experience to discuss real-world strategies for mental preparation before demanding flights and recovery afterward.
Their discussion emphasizes creating a psychologically safe environment in the cockpit where concerns can be voiced without judgment. Whether you're in aviation or another field where clear thinking under pressure matters, you'll find valuable insights on building mental resilience when it counts most. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Click here to become a subscriber to receive exclusive content! |
Click here to sign up to receive LiftAffect's Weekly Gouge Newsletter!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Mental Skills for Value-Based Living Online Course!
Click here to check out LiftAffect's Effortless Sleep Solution Online Course!
In this episode, Matt and Karl engage in a candid discussion about mental health, emphasizing the importance of sleep, energy management, and the impact of modern lifestyle choices. They explore the core principles of mental health, including the significance of love and connection, and how to manage unfinished business in various aspects of life. Enjoy!
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- LiftAffect Website
- The V1 Project Website
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States