In Sanity: A piece of mind

Episode 275 - Asteya: Building Competence, Pt 2

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ever felt a deep desire for something—a relationship, a career goal, a financial dream—but also a nagging fear that you might not be a...

Episode 274 - Asteya: Building Competency, Pt 1

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week and explore Asteya—the yama of non-stealing—reimagined as the practice of building the competence to receive and steward what yo...

Episode 273 - Asteya: Stealing from Others

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Asteya: non-stealing. This week, we are going to talk about not stealing from ourselves. Beyond avoiding theft from others, discover how we unknowingl...

Episode 272 - Meditation on Yamas

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for a short, guided meditation on the first three Yamas.

Episode 271 - Asteya: Non-Stealing

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, let's talk about Asteya, the third Yama from yoga's ethical guidelines, revealing how non-stealing extends far beyond physica...

Episode 270 - Satya: Doing it Right the First Time, Pt. 3

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third part in the series, “Doing It Right the First Time.” This week, we explore why telling the truth isn’t just morally good; it r...

Episode 269 - Satya: Do it Right the First Time, Pt. 2

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for a deep dive into the art and science of Satya—speaking and acting from your authentic truth. In this episode, we blend practic...

Episode 268- Satya: Do it Right the First Time

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week as we discuss the important idea of doing it right the first time. This has a much broader meaning than what I thought it would. The...

Episode 267 - Satya: Growth and Belonging in Our Communities

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we talk about what growth and belonging can look like in families and faith communities. Differentiation is the key to deepe...

Episode 266 - Satya: The need to belong (fit in) vs. the need to grow

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of Satya, or truthfulness, again. Join me for a few minutes to explore the delicate balance between the...

Episode 265 - New Equipment and a Teaser for Next Week

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I ordered some new equipment, and have not had time to set it up or give it a practice run. This week is a breather for us all while I take the time t...

Episode 264 - The Fine Line Between Self-Expression and Self-Indulgence

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Deborah Adele describes the razor's edge between Self-Expression and Self-Indulgence, using the yoga principle of Satya (Truthful...

Episode 263 - Satya: Real vs. Nice, Cont'd

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome. In this In Sanity a Piece of Mind episode, we continue the deep dive into the yogic principle of satya—truthfulness—and its profound impa...

Episode 262 - Satya: Authenticity vs. Niceness - A Deep Dive

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode, we explore the transformative yogic principle of satya—truthfulness—through the lens of authenticity. Join me as we di...

Episode 261 - Mentally Fit: a conversation with Annie and Christian

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Annie and Christian joined me to discuss Erick Godsey's Mentally Fit course. They both took the course and shared their impressions abo...

Episode 260 - A conversation with Christian: The Shimmer

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Annie was unable to join us, but Christian and I had a nice conversation about his experience and interpretation of Erick Godsey's "The Shimm...

Episode 259 - Satya: Truthfulness

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week as we delve into the second Yama from Deborah Adele's Yamas & Niyamas: Satya, or Truthfulness. Building on our exploration o...

Episode 258 - The Fourth Face of Mara: Dukka or Reactivity

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if your anxiety, insecurity, and distractedness aren't permanent disorders, but symptoms of an untrained, reactive mind? That’s the Fourth ...

Episode 257 - Ahimsa: Self-love and Violence to others

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am taking another pause to talk about Deborah Adele's The Yamas and Niyamas. My purpose is two-fold: 1. It is a book with concepts I am really t...

Episode 256 - The Third Face of Mara: Multitasking

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can't do two things at once.That simple, scientific fact is the target of our third discussion about the forces of modern distraction. In this...

Episode 255 - The Second Face of Mara: Mind-wandering

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know you are missing 47% of your life? Research shows that nearly half our waking hours are spent "mind-wandering"—a state directl...

Episode 254 - Ahimsa: Nonviolence and Finding Your Courage

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am taking a break from the Four Faces of Mara. Enjoy this short podcast about nonviolence and courage. The foundational principle of Ahimsa (do no h...

Episode 253 - Mindlessness: The First Face of Mara

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, we look at the First Face of Mara: mindlessness. We will explore how mindlessness, often triggered by boredom, can lead to careless...

Episode 252 - Untrained Minds and Attentional Systems

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I am back to the Shimmer discussing our untrained minds and attentional systems. Untrained minds are one of our most significant sources of...

Episode 251 - Ahimsa: Dealing with our Powerlessness

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am taking a break from the deep dive into the internet, the Shimmer, and deep work to briefly talk about an idea from a book I am reading - for the ...

Episode 250 - The Shimmer Metaphor, Pt. 2

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week is another episode about Erick Godsey's The Shimmer. It's a review of his ideas to build a foundation for exploring different concep...

Episode 249 - The Shimmer: An internet metaphor

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erick Godsey uses the term "The Shimmer" as a metaphor to describe the modern internet and its effects on our minds. In this podcast, I'...

Episode 248 - Rules for Deep Work

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode continues a discussion about Cal Newport's book about deep work. The purpose of these podcasts is to bring understanding t...

Episode 247 - Deep Work: A Discussion

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cal Newport wrote the book titled "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World." I have been talking about this idea of shall...

Episode 246 - The Anxious Generation: A Wake-Up Call for Parents

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a continuation of the discussion about the internet and its effects on all of us, this podcast addresses the issues related to our kids and their m...

Episode 245 - The Necessity of Mindfulness

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for another episode on the importance of mindfulness. Because of the way most of us use the internet, digital devices, social media,...

Episode 244 - What's the Deal with Digital?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third episode in a series of several. This week I talk about some basic comparisons between the digital world and the analog world. Is com...

Episode 243 - The Shallows . . . Revisited, Pt 2

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode, we discussed Nicholas Carr's 2010 book, "The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains." Carr argued compe...

Episode 242 - "The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains" - a Book Review

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I have an idea for a podcast series that builds on last week's discussion about fiction reading, specifically exploring the difference between rea...

Episode 241 - The Value of Reading Fiction as an Adult

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for an interesting and profound look at the impact of reading fiction on the adult brain and our daily lives. There are incredible b...

Episode 240 - Universalizing Faith: Fowler's Stage Six

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the final episode in the series. It has been my personal pleasure to learn about Fowler's Stages of Faith alongside all of you. Understand...

Episode 239 - Conjunctive Faith: Fowler's Stage Five, Pt. 2

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we return to Fowler's Stage Five, conjunctive faith. There are scriptures that help us see the accepted and appreciated paradox i...

Episode 238 - Conjunctive Faith: Fowler's Stage Five, Pt. 1

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast, about Fowler's Stage 5, will be a two-part podcast. This week, we will talk about key characteristics of stage 5 and how they impact...

Episode - 237 - Individuative-Reflective Faith: Fowler's Stage 4

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

**There seems to be some feedback that I cannot hear on the recording until I have uploaded the podcast. My apologies for the poor quality. I will fin...

Episode 236 - Conventional Synthetic Stage: Fowler's Stage 3

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's podcast. Have you ever sat in a pew, a Bible study, or a family debate and thought: ‘Do I actually believe this—or am I...

Episode 235 - Mythical Literal Stage: Fowler's Stage 2

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode, where we explore ideas about the Mythical-Literal stage of James Fowler’s Second Stage of Faith. In this phase, ...

Episode 234 - Intuitive-Projective Faith: Fowler's Stage One

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's podcast. We will be exploring human spirituality and personal growth. Today, we're discussing the work of theologian an...

Episode 233 - What is Spiritual Maturity?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, we will dive into the topic of spiritual maturity. In the fast-paced world we live in, it's easy to get caught up in the b...

Episode 232 - What is Emotional Spirituality

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week to discuss spirituality and explore the characteristics of spiritual immaturity. There is a significant overlap between emotional an...

Episode 231 - What is Emotional Maturity

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I'll explore what emotional maturity truly means, what it looks like in action, why it’s so incredibly important, and ho...

Episode 230 - What is Emotional Immaturity

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional immaturity is not a moral failing. It is more often a protective adaptation. This is true of most of us. Join me this week for the first pod...

Episode 229 - Father's Day

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this Father's Day weekend for a podcast honoring our dads. Research supports the importance of fatherhood and having dads support children...

Episode 228 - Some of My Favorite Episodes

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week, and I'll share some of my favorite episodes and why I think you should listen to them or listen to them again. Let me know what...

Episode 227 - I am on vacation

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am traveling for the next 2 weeks. I'll be back next week. So, for now, go back and listen to your favorite episodes and share them with a frien...

Episode 226 - Book Review: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I enjoyed this book. I have mentioned it a couple of times on the podcast and probably encouraged you to read it. Join me this week for a book review ...

Episode 225 - Taking Accountability, Pt. 4: complicity, review and action

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this final podcast in the accountability series, I discuss the areas of accountability in which we find ourselves complicit in perpetuating bad beh...

Episode 224 - Taking Accountability, Pt. 3: Why is it so hard?

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we learn what to do if someone refuses to take accountability and why it is so hard to hold others accountable. There are good reason...

Episode 223 - Taking Accountability, Pt 2: Tell the Truth and the Ego

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in this second part of the podcast on accountability. I wanted to take some time to discuss lying, the ego, and how, according to Jordan Peter...

Episode 222 - Taking Accountability, Pt. 1

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of taking responsibility for our actions. Whether in our personal lives, at work, or within our comm...

Episode 221 - Nervous System Redux

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for a short review of the nervous system. It is your body's most important communication tool. Ever felt your heart race before ...

Episode 220 - Gossip: Talk about people, things, or ideas

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week to discuss the famous quote, "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people," and ex...

Episode 219 - Chinese Medicine: A conversation with Aspen

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back in July 2024, Aspen and I got together and recorded a podcast about her journey into Chinese Medicine. Because I did not release it immediately, ...

Episode 218 - Tracking Your Emotions: How we feel

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how tracking your emotions can boost your productivity, relationships, and mental clarity? Join me this week as we dive deep into the How ...

Episode 217 - Wrapping up Internal Family Systems

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of the 4-part series on Internal Family Systems (IFS), let’s recap and talk about the things we have learned. Drawing on insig...

Episode 216 - Internal Family Systems: The self

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for an episode discussing the profound concept of the 'SELF' with insights inspired by the work of Dr. Richard Schwartz and Jenna Ri...

Episode 215 - IFS: Getting to Know Your Parts

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for a podcast diving deeper into IFS—parts, parts, everywhere. Identify your parts, name your parts, describe your parts, talk to ...

Episode 214 - An Introduction to Internal Family Systems

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like one part of you wants to do something… but another part completely disagrees?Maybe you’re trying to eat healthier, but ano...

Episode 213 - Meditation: A Reminder

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a busy week. I have practiced deep breathing meditation, mantra meditation, and meditation to sleep. I have also reminded myself, "...

Episode 212 - The Who, What, Why and How of Perfectionism

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for joining me today for an interesting discussion about perfectionism. While striving for excellence can be a positive trait, perfectionism ca...

Episode 211 - High Achievement Schools: Can you find balance

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week and enjoy an interesting podcast conversation with Kylee, Lindsay Regan, and Carson. They talk about their experience attending a hi...

Episode 210 - Achievement Culture: What parents can do to bring balance

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week let's talk about the challenges many parents face in our fast-paced, success-obsessed world. First, how we as parents might contribute t...

Episode 209 - Achievement Culture: It's negative effects on kids and parents

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, I discuss achievement culture, what it is, who it impacts, and its causes. Using Emily Sohn's article "Perfection...

Episode 208 - Thoughts I Have Been Thinking

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week to talk about some things that have been on my mind lately. I discuss spiritual growth and how mental health knowledge, intervention...

Episode 207 - Parenting NVC: Rescuing, Rewarding and Changing our Habits

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll explore some dynamics that can shape our relationships with our children. We’ll start by examining the issue of rescuing—a ...

Episode 206 - Parenting Using Nonviolent Communication: A better way

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the podcast. Today, let's explore some powerful techniques from nonviolent communication that can transform your relationship with your chi...

Episode 205 - Chinese Medicine and Other Stuff with Lindsay and Aspen

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for a lively conversation with Lindsay and Aspen as we discuss Chinese Medicine, counseling, spirituality, friendship, connection, a...

Episode 204 - Nonviolent Communication Review and Examples Episode

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode reviews NVC principles and provides a handful of examples to use in your interactions with others. I tried to make them as realist...

Episode 203 - Parenting Through the Lens of Nonviolent Communication

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, we explore the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and their application to parenting, drawing from Inbal Kashtan's ...

Episode 202 - The Four Ways to Hear a Negative Message

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the four ways to hear a negative message using Nonviolent Communication (NVC) concepts. When faced with criticism or nega...

Episode 201 - Nonviolent Communication Ideas that Inspire Me

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is like a bridge that helps us connect on a deeper level with ourselves and each other. Imagine having a toolbox that a...

Episode 200 - Building Awareness of Needs and Wants

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nonviolent Communication is a robust framework developed by Marshall Rosenberg that focuses on empathy and compassion in communication. A key aspect o...

Episode 199 - The Jackal: A Life Alienating System

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Nonviolent Communication (NVC), the "Jackal" represents a communication style that is often aggressive and judgmental and tends to reflect a mindse...

Episode 198 - NVC: Paying Attention to Needs

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Observation Feelings Needs Request Listen to my NVC expression with myself.

Episode 197 - NVC Life-serving vs. Life-alienating

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication (NVC) framework emphasizes compassionate communication and understanding. Within this framework, life-se...

Episode 196 - Four Components of an NVC Expression and Moving Toward Connection

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nonviolent Communication supports reframing how we express ourselves, hear others, and resolve conflict by bringing our observations, feelings, needs,...

Episode 195 - Feelings vs. Evaluations (NVC)

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the difference between feelings and evaluations? Join me this week, and I can answer that question for you - nonviolent communication style. E...

Episode 194 - Emotional Myth, Pt. 8

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing with emotional myths, Christian (Regan's boyfriend) joins me to discuss #2 and #3. His personal experiences and history contribute to his u...

Episode 193 - Why Should I Use Nonviolent Communication

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This short and informative podcast explains some of the benefits of nonviolent communication. I will give it a shot and would love to share my experie...

Episode 192 - Nonviolent Communication: A conversation with Lindsay

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay recently finished reading "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion." Join us as she discusses her thoughts and impressions and shar...

Episode 191 - Needs and Emotion Vocabulary

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Human beings have nine or ten basic needs. These include peace, autonomy, spiritual communion, physical nourishment, and interdependence. Additional...

Episode 190 - A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Recap

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode provides a quick overview of all the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) podcasts and a quick reminder of its core components, such as i...

Episode 189 - Emotional Myths, Pt. 7

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christian joined me this week to discuss his emotional myth. He chose myth number two - letting others know I am feeling bad is a weakness. He comes...

Episode 188 - DBT: Radical Acceptance, Willingness and Everyday Acceptance Skills

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've finally reached Radical Acceptance. This is the practice of fully accepting the reality of a situation, no matter how painful or difficult it...

Episode 187 - DBT Skills: IMPROVE, Self-soothing, and Using Pros and Cons

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for an informative podcast about distress tolerance skills. This week, I talk about how the skills IMPROVE, self-soothing, and using...

Episode 186 - Emotional Myths, Pt. 6

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kylee joined me this week to discuss her emotional myths. She chose two that she identifies as problematic, but she does not struggle with them hersel...

Episode 185 - Distress Tolerance ACCEPTS Skills

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've returned to DBT, and in this episode, I discuss the ACCEPT skills for coping with crisis emotions and creating safety for extreme situations....

Episode 184 - Emotional Myths, Pt. 5

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Annie joins me this week to discuss her emotional myth(s). She chose two and then we discussed them and how they impact her. Using the framework of no...

Episode 183 - Two Book Recommendations

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a busy week, and I've not been able to interview or invest enough time in reviewing distress tolerance, so ... I'm recommending ...

Episode 182- Emotional Myths, Pt. 4

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Carson and me as we discuss another emotional myth. Carson chose number 19. She was thoughtful and brought attention to the idea of embodiment, w...

Episode 181 - Distress Tolerance; crisis survival skills

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss crisis skills and distress tolerance in dialectical behavior therapy. If you have a manual look at the handouts. They are g...

Episode 180 - Introduction to Distress Tolerance

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, our emotions get the best of us. It might be that we are struggling to keep things together - depression, anxiety, and other symptomologies...

Episode 179 - Emotional Myths, Pt. 3

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My son-in-law, Chris, was this week's podcast guest. He was a delightful guest who addressed emotional myth 13. Get out your list and check it out...

Episode 178 - Emotional Myths, Pt. 2

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week as Lindsay and I discuss her myth about emotion. This is a great discussion and Lindsay shares both her personal and professional un...

Episode 177 - Emotional Myths, Pt. 1

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week as Regan and I discuss two of her emotional myths. This is a wonderful entry into a new series I will be doing. I asked my kids and ...

Episode 176 - Mood Momentum, Attending to Relationships and Opposite to Emotion to Perpetuate Positive Emotions

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of noise in the background, including sweet newborn baby cries. We are lucky enough to have a baby in our house and talk about positive...