PokaPod
by PokaMind
Latest episode
Worlds Apart: The Final Chapter on Defense Mechanisms
Worlds Apart: The Final Chapter on Defense Mechanisms
About this podcast
Hello there!
We are two humans with views and experience on how to optimize your mental health and build a meaningful business. In this podcast, expect a fusion of insights from psychology, neuroscience, and entrepreneurship.
Through thought-provoking conversations, we aim to challenge assumptions, spark new ideas and help you reach your full potential.
Why "Pokaminders"? Because we want to poke your mind in a playful yet purposeful way.
We believe that with the right mindset and tools, you can achieve incredible things while also maintaining your well-being.
Our mission is to share our hard-won lessons and shortcuts with you, and have fun along the way!
Join us as we explore the intersection between mental health, personal growth, and entrepreneurship.
Let's get pokaminding!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- Worlds Apart: The Final Chapter on Defense Mechanisms · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 7Uncover the final pieces of your psychological protection system in this conclusion to our defense mechanisms series. Host Katja explores how we compartmentalize our lives…
- Mind Boxes: Understanding Intellectualization, Suppression, Fantasy, and Isolation of Affect · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 6Discover the hidden shields your mind creates to protect you from emotional pain. Clinical psychologist Katja reveals four powerful defense mechanisms that shape your daily…
- Why Do We Hide Our True Feelings? 4 Ways Your Mind Protects You · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 5Ever wonder why you work extra hard when you're stressed? Or why some people strongly hate things they might secretly like? Your mind has fascinating ways of dealing with…
- Why your therapist might not be the right fit for you (from therapists' perspective) · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 15Why Can't You Find a Therapist Who Gets You? Let's be honest - finding the right therapist is hard enough. Add in a different culture or language, and it can feel impossible. In…
- From Eurovision to AI Ethics: Shaping the Future of Mental Health Tech · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 14Dive into the fascinating world of AI and mental health with Liza, a legal expert specializing in digital law and AI ethics. Discover the challenges and opportunities of…
- Are Your Coping Strategies Helping or Hurting You? Most Common Defense Mechanisms · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 4Confused by your own reactions sometimes? You're not alone! Join psychologist Katja as she explains four common mental tricks we all use to handle stress. From seeing situations…
- Let's Get Analytical: A Deep Dive into Defense Mechanisms · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 3Dive into the fascinating world of psychological defense mechanisms with Katja in this enlightening episode of PokaPod Psych Edition. Explore the unconscious strategies we use to…
- Embracing the Full Spectrum of Emotions: Why Every Feeling Matters · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this enlightening episode of PokaPod Psych Edition, host Katja, a licensed clinical psychologist, delves into the often-misunderstood world of emotions. She explores why it's…
- Psychological Safety: Fostering Trust and Innovation in the Workplace · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 1Katja delves into the concept of psychological safety and its impact on team dynamics and organizational success. She defines psychological safety, highlighting its key elements…
- Normalizing Neurodiversity: Embracing Mental Health Spectrum · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 13Join Katja as she delves into the complexities of mental health and personality disorders in this thought-provoking episode of the Pokapod. Explore the nuances of mental…
- Decoding Your Essence: The Big Five Personality Traits and a Controversial Sixth · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 12Dive into the fascinating world of personality with Katja on PokaPod, as we explore the Big Five personality traits—openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and…
- That Boring Thing -Mental Health Maintenance- and How to Find Motivation to Make Time For It. · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this enlightening episode of PokePod, titled "That Boring Thing - Mental Health Maintenance - and How to Find Motivation to Make Time For It," host Katja delves into the often…
- Can DBT Skills Transform Your Personal Boundaries and Wellbeing? · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 10Dive into the world of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with host Katja in this enlightening episode of PokaPod. Discover how DBT's four modules – Mindfulness, Distress…
- Unleashing the Power of AI: Our Journey from Coffee Scribbles to Mental Wellness Revolution! · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 9🧠 Dive into the minds behind PokaMind as hosts Yousef and Sarah take you on an unscripted adventure from the birth of a startup idea to the creation of an AI-powered mental…
- Is Your Reality As Real As You Think? Navigating the Fake in a Fact-Less World · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 8Join us on a thought-provoking journey through the labyrinth of modern information with Youssef, your guide in this week's unfiltered episode of Pokapod. Dive head-first into a…
- Work Life Balance from a psychological perspective: What is it and what to look out for? · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 7Do you struggle to find balance between work, relationships, self-care and more? Our hosts dive into the six key aspects of a balanced life and share tips for reflecting on your…
- Juggling Life: What Time Management Strategies Can Help You Balance Your Commitments? · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 6Join us for a riveting conversation with our guest, a young professional juggling a full-time job, pursuing a master's degree, maintaining a social life, and participating in…
- The Psychology Behind Your Work Stress: Why It's Not Your Fault · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 5Do you feel like you're drowning in work while your coworkers cruise along? Are you exhausted and overwhelmed, wondering why no one seems to notice or care? This week on The…
- Inside the Psychologist's Mind: Meet Our Experts and Ask All Your Burning Questions · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 4Get to know our expert team of psychologists as we launch our new Psych Edition podcast! Learn about their backgrounds, interests, and the topics they'll be covering in upcoming…
- From Burnout to Balance: A Deep Dive into Recovery Strategies and Restorative Practices · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 3We are finally back after a loong summer break Pokaminders! In this comeback episode, we dive deep into a topic that affects us all - burnout. We're joined by a special guest…
