Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi

TMWT Episode 051 – BREAK THE RULES!!!Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we explore the human's natural tendency to create irrational rules that run our life, the negative side effects of these rules, and how to break these rules so they do not ruin our life.“It is not events that disturb people, it is their judgements concerning them.” - EpictetusTMWT now on Instagram! In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathIrresistible by Adam AlterThe Call of the Wild by Jack LondonOkay, those were the books mentioned in past episodes. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 049 – Forgive Others, Heal Yourself!!!Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we take a look at the healing power of forgiveness, both for ourselves and for those we forgive. We also look at why the act of asking for forgiveness is so powerful.“It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody” - Maya AngelouTMWT now on Instagram! In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathIrresistible by Adam AlterThe Call of the Wild by Jack LondonOkay, those were the books mentioned in past episodes. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 048 – Stop Projecting Your Shadow Onto Others!!!Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we explore the psychological concept of projection, how to stop doing it, how to stop other people from doing it to you, and what it looks like in therapy.“The most dangerous psychological mistake is the projection of the shadow on to others; this is the root of almost all conflicts.” - Carl JungTMWT now on Instagram! In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathIrresistible by Adam AlterThe Call of the Wild by Jack LondonOkay, those were the books mentioned in past episodes. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 047 – Hungry Like the Wolf!!! The Problem of Change Part 02Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we read Jack London's The Call of the Wild and learn three lessons about change.“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” - Jack LondonTMWT now on Instagram! In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathIrresistible by Adam AlterThe Call of the Wild by Jack LondonOkay, those were the books mentioned in past episodes. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 046 – BANG BANG BANG!!! The Problem of Change Part 01Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we explore some of the painful difficulties we face when creating change in our lives.“Change is painful. Few people have the courage to seek out change.” - Dave RamseyIn this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathIrresistible by Adam AlterOkay, those were the books mentioned in past episodes. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 045 – MUSIC IS RUINING YOUR LIFE!!!!!Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we find out the negative, horrible, insidious way music is destroying you.“Bad music can make you weak.” - Ry CooderIn this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathIrresistible by Adam AlterOkay, those were the books mentioned in past episodes. But you should still read them!Music and sleep articleConnect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 044 – Diamonds!!!Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we explore the similarities between people and the world's hardest substance.“A diamond is a chunk of coal that did really well under pressure” - Henry KissingerIn this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathIrresistible by Adam AlterOkay, those were the books mentioned in past episodes. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 043 - A Tale of Two StoriesWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we look at problem stories and preferred stories, and how to move from the former to the latter.“People forget facts, but they remember stories." - Joseph CampbellIn this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathIrresistible by Adam AlterOkay, those were the books mentioned in past episodes. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 042 – Touching Your Toes: Psychological FlexibilityWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we talk about not being so inflexible in our minds.“Bend! Touch those toes!” - My Gym TeacherIn this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathIrresistible by Adam AlterOkay, those were the books mentioned in past episodes. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 041 – Mindreading is the Worst SuperpowerWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we look at why it is so bad to spend our time mindreading.“No!” - Charles Francis XavierIn this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathIrresistible by Adam AlterOkay, those were the books mentioned in past episodes. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 040 – The War Against the SmartphoneWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we look at how smartphones and social media suck us in.“Social media has taken over in America to such an extreme that to get my own kids to look back a week in their history is a miracle, let alone 100 yaers.” - Steven SpielbergIn this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathIrresistible by Adam AlterOkay, those were the books mentioned in Episode 037. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 039 – The Lessons of History: Wars, Swine, and SirensWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we look at the lessons learned from two of history's greatest tales: Homer's Iliad and Odesy. “Be strong saith my heart; I am a soldier; I have seen sights worse that this.” - HomerIn this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathOkay, those were the books mentioned in Episode 037. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 038 – Acceptance Was the AnswerWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we talk about the hardest thing in the world: Acceptance.“And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation - some fact of my life - unacceptable to me. I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.” - Dr. Paul OIn this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathOkay, those were the books mentioned in the last episode. But you should still read them!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 037 – The Healing Power of BooksWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week's episode, we talk about the wonderful world of books, some of the benefits of reading, and some of the books that have impacted Tzvi's life.“Settle on the type of person you want to be and stick to it, whether alone or in company.” - EpitetusIn this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry SpenceTrue and False by David MammetHow to Be a Stoic (Includes Epictetus' Enchiridion) The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasTorah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships by Rabbi Yakov HilsenrathConnect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 036: Of Coffee Cups, Bears, and Rubber Hands – A Quick Guide to the BrainWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week' episode, we talk about the mind - body connection, and how complicated our brain really is.“WHEN thoughts do not neutralize an undesirable emotion, action will. The emotions aren't always immediately subject to reason, but they are always immediately subject to action” – William JamesIn this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:What comes first action or emotion?How hard is it to pick up a cup of coffee?Why are we afraid of bears?Where is the best coffee to be found?Who was 'Merica's answer to Freud and Jung?When does the second season of TMWT end? Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 034: On the Lost Art of Receiving ComplimentsWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week' episode, we talk about Why people feel uncomfortable Receiving Compliments, and how to best do so“Adversity is the first path to truth.” – Lord ByronAssertiveness WorkbookConnect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 033: Of Lobsters & PainWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.In this week' episode, we talk about growth and pain, and how the two are connected.“Adversity is the first path to truth.” – Lord ByronConnect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show

TMWT Episode 032: Period!!!!!!Welcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.TMWT merchandise can be found here!In this week' episode, we take a look at another way to reframe our thoughts!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Tzvi Hilsenrath, LCSWPsychotherapistwww.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comSupport the show

TMWT Episode 031: A Question of HopeWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.TMWT merchandise can be found here!In this week' episode, we ask a single question that can shape how we think I’m more hopeful ways  Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Tzvi Hilsenrath, LCSWPsychotherapistwww.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comSupport the show

TMWT Episode 030: DementiaWelcome to Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi: Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Interesting Ideas. We're a podcast where we explore ways we can heal from the past, grow in positivity in the future, and find some food for thought along the journey.TMWT merchandise can be found here!In this week' episode, we take a look at dementia; what it is, what the symptoms are, and how to deal with it.In this episode of Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi:What are the most common forms of dementia?How does dementia affect a person's behaviors?Why is healthy living so important?Where does Lewy Body disease affect the brain?Who is affected by dementia?When is dementia most common?Mentioned Resources:TMWT merchandise can be found here!Connect with Tzvi:www.thoughtfulmindpodcast.comthoughtfulmindpodcast@gmail.com732-523-0061Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Thoughtful Mind with Tzvi! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and rate and review to help us reach even more listeners interested in personal growth. Don’t forget to check out our website to stay up-to-date on what’s in store!Support the show