Dr. Becker leads a conversation about marijuana and its myths. He explores the decades of research that he compiled in his book, Whoa Dude. We discuss common myths and important ideas when considering how to approach use, regardless if its in an abstinence or harm reduction model.

Guest:
Dr. Kevin G. Becker - Is a scientist and researcher. He received a Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1989 in Molecular Biology and Genetics. He spent 30 years as a scientist in the Intramural Research Program of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. This included postdoctoral fellowships at the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development, Neurological Diseases and Stroke, and The National Human Genome Research Institute. He was a Staff Scientist at the National Institute on Aging for over 20 years. A majority of his work focused on gene expression and application in various areas. He is an author or co-author on over 300 peer reviewed scientific publications.

To learn more about Dr. Becker, please visit:
https://whoadude-the-book.com/
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2u0EaKMAAAAJ&hl=en

To explore references mentioned in todays conversation and Dr. Beckers Book, please visit:
https://whoadude-the-book.com/references/

Please note the time stamps for podcast content:
14:00 - Models for Substance Use
6:50 - Marijuana Is Stronger Now
15:30 - Gateway Hypothesis for Marijuana
19:50 - Common Myths of Marijuana
23:20 - Is Marijuana Addictive?
29:30 - Industrialization of Marijuana and it's Concentration
34:20 - Critical Thinking Around Usage
35:50 - Impact of Marijuana on the Brain
41:30 - Strategies - Trusting Your Gut
46:00 - Deciphering Research on Marijuana
48:20 - Strategies - Courage / Making Decisions for Yourself
48:20 - Parent Strategies - Open Communication
51:50 - Parent Strategies - Thought on Encouraging Non-Use
59:30 - Wellness Strategy - Exercise

Special thanks to musical artists:
Psalm Trees: https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/
ohricky: https://ohrickybeats.bandcamp.com/

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Dalton Welsh is 1/2 of the beatmaking collaborative Open Contact. He opens up about creativity, synchronicity, and connection as a beatmaker. Through the practice of mindfulness, Open Contact explores processing emotion and connection. This is the first In-Practice feature, focusing on Dalton's personal experiences.

Guest:
Dalton Welsh. Open Contact is a collaboration-based multimedia collective. Dalton is one half of the collective, residing in Fort Wayne, IN. Together with his creative partner, Andy Ong, they are working on creating a meditative sound that extends beyond the boundaries of music. Open Contacts’ creations are produced in healing frequencies, specifically designed to serve as a meditative guide.

To learn more about Open Contact, please visit:
https://opencontact.bandcamp.com/
https://linktr.ee/opencontact

Please note the time stamps for podcast content:
10:20 - Song - Open Contact - Changes
13:30 - Reference - Creativity and Well-being: A Meta-analysis - Acar et al. (2020)
13:30 - Reference - The impact of creative initiatives on wellbeing: a literature review - McLellan et al. (2012)
14:20 - Reference - Unpublished Episode with Musician, Show You Suck
23:00 - Strategies - Taking Time for Yourself
26:25 - Strategies - Taking a Novel Approach or Path to Do Something
40:30 - Parent Strategies - Create caring environment that fosters creativity. See your child can teach you things.
47:45 - Personal Strategy - Breathwork
49:30 - Reference - A historical and critical analysis of park prescriptions - Joy James et al. (2019)
55:50 - Song - Open Contact - Thru Me

Special thanks to musical artists:
Psalm Trees: https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/
Open Contact: https://opencontact.bandcamp.com/

To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit:
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Dr. Mary Lamia talks motivation. She explores the connection of emotions to getting things done. In this conversation, Dr. Lamia articulates how emotions are pivotal for understanding how to motivate yourself and navigate through life's demands.

Guest:
Mary Lamia, PhD is a psychologist, professor, and author. She is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkley, CA. She also works with adults, adolescents, preteens, and couples in her Marin County private practice. Her blogs on Psychology Today, Thrive Global, and PsychWire, along with extensive media interviews and commentaries, explore her deep understanding of emotions and its role in who we become.

To learn more about Dr. Lamia's works, please visit:
https://marylamia.com/

Please note the time stamps for podcast content:
4:15 - Motivation - Task-Orientation and Procrastination
9:30 - Emotions Drive Motivation
16:30 - Shame and Failure
18:00 - Compass of Shame
19:30 - Shame
26:00 - Emotions, Shame, and Fear of Failure
31:32 - Motivation for Students
33:10 - Manipulating Your Emotions
33:35 - Parents: Motivating Your Student
39:30 - Dr. Lamia: Interests & Wellness Strategies
45:38 - Becoming a Better Task-Oriented Person or Procrastinator
52:20 - Anxiety is Your Friend

Special thanks to musical artists:
Psalm Trees: https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/
Open Contact: https://opencontact.bandcamp.com/

To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit:
present-mind.org/podcast