Mentally Flexible

By Tom Parkes, LCSW

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Join psychotherapist Tom Parkes as he has meaningful conversations to help you build mental flexibility. Each episode will explore topics related to psychology, mental health, and creativity. With an open mind and a sense of curiosity these conversations will help you better understand yourself, others, and the world around you. 


Episode Date
Tamara Hubbard, LCPC | Parenting Through Food Allergy Anxiety with ACT
May 08, 2026
Paul Eastwick PhD | Rethinking Attraction: Why Your “Type” Isn’t What You Think
Apr 02, 2026
Jason Luoma, PhD | ACT & Psychedelic Science
Mar 05, 2026
Jennifer Bohle, LPC | Letting Values Guide the Creative Process
Feb 16, 2026
Erin Jones, LCMHC | Perinatal OCD and Anxiety
Jan 29, 2026
Dr. Diana Hill | Focusing Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most
Dec 22, 2025
Marisa Mazza, PsyD | Treating OCD and Anxiety with Psychological Flexibility
Nov 21, 2025
Laura Knouse, PhD | ADHD: Expanding the Clinical Lens
Nov 06, 2025
A Conversation with Ralph De La Rosa - Shared in Loving Memory
Oct 10, 2025
Rikke Kjelgaard | Vulnerability, Scars, and Bringing ACT Into Life
Sep 22, 2025
Jessica Borushok, PhD | The ACT Therapist
Sep 03, 2025
Dr. Robyn Walser | Presence and Authenticity in the Therapy Room
Jul 25, 2025
Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW | Anxiety Unpacked
Jul 14, 2025
Alissa Jerud, PhD | Emotion-Savvy Parenting
Jun 20, 2025
Holly Yates, LCMHC | Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)
May 26, 2025
Dr. Joe Oliver | ACTivate Your Life
Apr 18, 2025
Pepper Stetler | One Mother’s Reckoning with the IQ Test
Mar 30, 2025
Dr. Emily Edlynn | Parenting with Nuance, Flexibility, and Compassion
Mar 02, 2025
Trevor Jones | Bringing the Heart of ACT into Performance
Feb 09, 2025
Lou Lasprugato, MFT | Yearnings and Vulnerabilities in Relationships
Jan 12, 2025
Dr. Russ Harris | ACT: Misconceptions & Innovations
Dec 29, 2024
Dr. Ronald Asiimwe | Emotionally Focused Healing in a Cross-Cultural Context
Dec 15, 2024
Donna Jackson Nakazawa | Neuroscience-Based Practices for Trauma
Dec 01, 2024
Jennifer Kemp, MPsych | Understanding Neurodiversity & Living Authentically
Nov 17, 2024
Professor Ross White | How A Flexible Mind Can Help You Thrive
Nov 03, 2024
Dr. Charles Schaeffer | When Panic Happens
Oct 20, 2024
Cory Richards | From Climbing Mountains to Consciously Healing
Oct 06, 2024
Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD | Hunt, Gather, Parent
Sep 22, 2024
Willem Kuyken, PhD | Mindfulness for Life
Sep 08, 2024
Matthieu Villatte, PhD | Relational Frame Theory (RFT) & Consciousness
Aug 25, 2024
Dr. William Miller | Charting a Path Through Uncertain Times
Aug 11, 2024
Alec Pollard, PhD | When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment
Jul 21, 2024
Stephanie Catella, PsyD | Cultivating Emotional Intelligence
Jul 07, 2024
Adam Alter | Getting Unstuck When It Matters Most
Jun 23, 2024
Dr. Frank Anderson | Authenticity, Trauma, and Healing
Jun 03, 2024
Dr. Mark Shrime, MD | The Transformative Power of Purpose
May 20, 2024
Dr. Carrie Hayward | The Being Human Collection
Apr 28, 2024
Dr. Brian Thompson & Dr. Brian Pilecki | ACT-Informed Exposure
Apr 14, 2024
Dr. Marina Rosenthal | High Conflict Couples
Mar 31, 2024
Dr. Diana Hill | Self-Compassion for Wise Effort
Mar 10, 2024
Dr. Steven C Hayes | Moving Beyond the DSM
Feb 25, 2024
Anna Lembke, MD | Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence
Feb 11, 2024
Dr. Jud Brewer | Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry
Jan 28, 2024
Dr. Sarah Pegrum | ACT, Loss, and Body Image Struggles
Jan 14, 2024
Steve Haberlin, PhD | Meditation in the College Classroom
Jan 01, 2024
Oliver Burkeman | Time Management for Mortals
Dec 10, 2023
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman | Security, Growth, and Transcendence
Nov 26, 2023
Ben Eckstein, LCSW | Worrying Is Optional
Nov 12, 2023
Jill Stoddard PhD | Imposter No More
Oct 29, 2023
Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona | Living Flexibly, Fearing Failure & Connecting To A Deeper Self
Sep 04, 2023
Leidy Klotz | The Untapped Science of Less
May 28, 2023
Yael Schonbrun PhD | Work, Parent, Thrive
Mar 25, 2023
David Juncos & Elvire de Paiva e Pona | ACT for Musicians
Jan 29, 2023
Tamar Black, PhD | ACT for Treating Children
Dec 18, 2022
Dr. Steven C Hayes Returns! | Death, Meaning, and Dispelling "Normal"
Sep 26, 2022
Dr. Ron Siegel | The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary
Aug 02, 2022
Jennifer Kemp, MPsych | ACT for Perfectionism
May 24, 2022
Dr. Diana Hill Returns! | Living in Process
Mar 06, 2022
Billy Ryan | ACT in Sport
Jan 16, 2022
Dr. Russ Harris | ACT: Past, Present, and Future
Nov 21, 2021
Louise Hayes PhD | ACT, Spirituality, and DNA-v
Oct 03, 2021
Brenton | A Journey of Transitioning
Sep 12, 2021
Jessica Lahey | The Addiction Inoculation
Aug 22, 2021
Dr. Jud Brewer | Cultivating an Open Awareness
Jul 25, 2021
Debbie Sorensen PhD | Mindfulness, Vulnerability, and Burnout
Jul 11, 2021
Robyn Walser PhD | Holding Presence Through Pain
Jun 07, 2021
Nathalia Freitas | Healing Through Self-Acceptance and Authenticity
May 23, 2021
Dr. Miles Neale | Contemplative Psychology in a Modern Context
May 09, 2021
Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona | ACT Beyond Your Fears
Apr 25, 2021
Dr. Rheeda Walker | The Unapologetic Guide To Black Mental Health
Apr 19, 2021
Matthew Boone LCSW, Jennifer Gregg PhD, and Lisa Coyne PhD | The ACT Bathroom Book
Apr 05, 2021
Matthias J Barker | Deconstructing Values, Faith, and Love
Mar 22, 2021
Diana Hill, PhD | Cultivating a Psychologically Flexible Life
Mar 15, 2021
Dr. Mariel Buquè | Healing Intergenerational Wounds
Mar 01, 2021
Cory Allen | Spiritual Wisdom for Daily Life
Feb 22, 2021
Dr. David Puder MD | The Hero's Journey & The Unconscious
Feb 08, 2021
Jill Stoddard PhD | Being Mighty and Values-Driven
Feb 01, 2021
Jake Klar | Songwriting, Self-Criticism, and Intuition
Jan 25, 2021
Alysse Loomis PhD, LCSW | Early Childhood Trauma and the Education System
Jan 18, 2021
Dr. Menije Boduryan | Biculturalism, Self-Narratives, and Perfectionism
Jan 11, 2021
Kyle Buller | The Transpersonal Experience
Jan 04, 2021
Tracy McCubbin | External Clutter, Internal Blocks
Dec 21, 2020
Dr. Dennis Tirch | Eastern Wisdom, Western Mind
Dec 14, 2020
James Fox | Prison Yoga Project
Dec 07, 2020
Paul Gilmartin | Trauma, Boundaries, and Comedy
Nov 30, 2020
Kimberley Quinlan LMFT | OCD and Self-Compassion
Nov 23, 2020
Dr. Kelly Wilson | Suffering and Meaning
Nov 18, 2020
Dr. Steven C Hayes | Transcendence, Belonging, and Psychological Flexibility
Nov 11, 2020