
Step 5 | A Secret Superpower: Saying No
05/10/23 • 9 min
Who knew boundaries could be a superpower? Dr. Howes does! In this second episode of week two, Dr. Howes takes us deeper into the world of showing up for yourself, and for others, by exploring your relational strengths and your boundaries. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.
Download the How to Find Your Support System worksheet
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As a performance brand for over 70 years, the ASICS philosophy mixes human-centric science with charitable partnerships, and the belief that mind and body are linked...so working on both fuels your power to uplift yourself, and other people. Nothing’s more powerful than mental health. So after this podcast’s mental boost, learn how ASICS can bring that ethos to your life by heading to asics.com. ASICS—sound mind, sound body.
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Who knew boundaries could be a superpower? Dr. Howes does! In this second episode of week two, Dr. Howes takes us deeper into the world of showing up for yourself, and for others, by exploring your relational strengths and your boundaries. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.
Download the How to Find Your Support System worksheet
Episode transcript
Leave Wondermind a voice message
Learn more about Dr. Howes
Check out Dr. Howes’s “Mental Health Journal for Men” workbook
For more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter
Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermind
Visit our website at wondermind.com
As a performance brand for over 70 years, the ASICS philosophy mixes human-centric science with charitable partnerships, and the belief that mind and body are linked...so working on both fuels your power to uplift yourself, and other people. Nothing’s more powerful than mental health. So after this podcast’s mental boost, learn how ASICS can bring that ethos to your life by heading to asics.com. ASICS—sound mind, sound body.
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Step 4 | Buddies: Recognizing Support Systems
Week two of Wondermind’s Baggage Drop begins with host clinical psychologist Ryan Howes, PhD, exploring our many types of support. Recognizing our external “yeses'' and working on inner support both turn out to be crucial for long-term success. Dr. Howes then guides us to harness inner support by following a series of prompts about those you admire. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.
Download the How to Find Your Support System worksheet
Episode transcript
Leave Wondermind a voice message
Learn more about Dr. Howes
Check out Dr. Howes’s “Mental Health Journal for Men” workbook
Research on support
For more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter
Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermind
Visit our website at wondermind.com
As a performance brand for over 70 years, the ASICS philosophy mixes human-centric science with charitable partnerships, and the belief that mind and body are linked...so working on both fuels your power to uplift yourself, and other people. Nothing’s more powerful than mental health. So after this podcast’s mental boost, learn how ASICS can bring that ethos to your life by heading to asics.com. ASICS - sound mind, sound body.
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Step 6 | Find Your Support Squad
Week two of Wondermind’s Baggage Drop concludes with Dr. Howes reviewing all the ways we’ve found support over the last few episodes. He guides us all to reflect on our second week of growth with the help of voicemails and messages from other Baggage Drop listeners, and he’s created a custom worksheet for you to keep up your practice over the weekend. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a replacement for medical advice or a substitute for the advice of a professional, and you should not rely on it. Always consult a qualified health or mental health professional with any questions or concerns about your mental health.
Download the How to Find Your Support System worksheet
Episode transcript
Leave Wondermind a voice message
Learn more about Dr. Howes
Check out Dr. Howes’s “Mental Health Journal for Men” workbook
For more mental health resources, subscribe to Wondermind’s newsletter
Follow Wondermind on Instagram @officialwondermind
Visit our website at wondermind.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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