How to stop being uptight and connect with my body
Hi, I'm a screenwriting student and I'v always admired art and music but I was never flexible. after two years of depression my doctor recommended trying going to the gym. I chose to go to group dance classes but it's really hard to relax and go with the flow, especially when we do freestyle. How do I stop my body from being stiff and become more connected to it? How do I free my body from the torment of my insecurities?
Can exposure therapy and mindfulness help overcome loss of control porn use?
Short version: Can exposure therapy and mindfulness meditation be used to desensitize individuals from the power of erotic cues and help them overcome unwanted loss of control porn use? Slightly longer version: Can exposure therapy and de-conditioning be used to help overcome "loss of control" porn use? Practicing urge surfing/mindfulness meditation while exposing oneself to perceived erotic cues could potentially desensitize individuals to the power of such cues. This approach is similar to stress inoculation and could be effective in dealing with unwanted sexual urges. As erotic and sexual cues are ubiquitous in our environment, especially on the internet and in media, it may be more useful to learn coping strategies and practice becoming desensitized to such situations rather than trying to eliminate all cues, which is often impossible.
Effects of non-alcoholic beer
I've reduced my drinking substantially after listening to your episode on alcohol consumption, but I enjoy the taste of beer. What is your take on drinking non-alcoholic beers (< 0.5% ABV)? Does drinking beer with a low alcohol content every night still contribute to the thinning of the prefrontal cortex?