The Flex Factor: A Psychology Podcast for People Who Color Outside the Lines
The Flex Factor: A Psychology Podcast for People Who Color Outside the Lines
Podcast Description
The Flex Factor is a psychology podcast created by the clinicians of Ottawa River Integrative Mental Health Inc. We are a group of professional psychologists, psychotherapists and registered mental health professionals committed using psychological science and psychotherapy to create psychological flexibility, wellbeing and growth. We chase conversations with researchers, clinicians & thought leaders who inspire us, challenge us, and teach us to bring out the best in ourselves, our community and the world.
Let's go like a river.
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The podcast covers a wide range of mental health topics, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for eating disorders, substance use within the criminal justice system, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and psychological care for transgender and gender nonconforming youth. Episodes provide practical strategies, research insights, and explore underlying emotional challenges faced by various populations.
The Flex Factor is a psychology podcast created by the clinicians of Ottawa River Integrative Mental Health Inc. We are a group of professional psychologists, psychotherapists and registered mental health professionals committed using psychological science and psychotherapy to create psychological flexibility, wellbeing and growth. We chase conversations with researchers, clinicians & thought leaders who inspire us, challenge us, and teach us to bring out the best in ourselves, our community and the world.
Let’s go like a river.
In this episode of ‘The Flex Factor,’ Dr. Mallory Frayn, who specializes in the treatment of impulse-related concerns, discusses the application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for treating eating disorders, an increasingly prevalent mental health issue complicated by diet culture. She explores how ACT’s components—values, acceptance, distress tolerance, and mindfulness—can enhance traditional behavioral treatments like CBT by addressing the underlying emotional challenges associated with disordered eating. Dr. Frayn provides practical interventions, shares research insights, and answers questions about integrating ACT into therapy, particularly for individuals who have not responded to other treatments. The episode emphasizes the importance of a holistic, flexible approach to mental health and introduces valuable strategies for clinicians working with eating disorders. 00:00 Introduction to The Flex Factor Podcast 01:19 Meet Dr. Mallory Frayn 02:31 Understanding Eating Disorders 04:23 Behavioral Treatments for Eating Disorders 11:24 ACT and Its Application in Eating Disorders 16:53 Values in Eating Disorder Treatment 24:32 Acceptance and Distress Tolerance 29:05 Prioritizing Relationships Over Food Anxiety 29:54 Understanding Urge Surfing in Behavioral Therapy 30:56 Mindfulness and Acceptance in Eating Practices 32:58 Exploring Mindful Eating Techniques 34:30 Addressing Hunger and Satiety Cues 37:58 Food Exposures and Behavioral Experiments 39:51 Integrating Values, Acceptance, and Mindfulness 40:36 Q&A: Practical Applications and Research Insights 48:49 Confronting Diet Culture and Weight Bias 55:38 Closing Remarks and Future Directions
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