Welcome back to Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc, featuring hosts Dr. Pamela Kreiser, Meredith Edwards Nagel, and Teighlor Polendo. In today's episode, we explore “reframing”—a powerful mental communication tool backed by research that helps cultivate resilience, clarity, and purpose. The discussion juxtaposes growth versus fixed mindsets and optimism versus pessimism, drawing on insights from Martin Seligman's “Learned Optimism” and Carol Dweck's “Mindset: The Psychology of Success.” Through personal anecdotes and practical examples, we delve into how shifting our perspectives can turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Whether it’s navigating relationship breakups or dealing with everyday inconveniences, reframing aids in approaching problems from new angles and adapting a growth-oriented mindset. Join us as we uncover ways to enhance your emotional well-being and relationship dynamics through the transformative power of reframing.

Music by epidemic sound.

SHOW NOTES:

Experts/Resources:

Martin Seligman - Learned Optimism

https://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/dp/0671019112

Brene Brown - Rising Strong

https://brenebrown.com/book/rising-strong/

Carol Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40745.Mindset

AFAF Links :

Episode #004: Birthday Mindset! How to Stay Positive

https://pod.link/afafwithtalkdoc/episode/655b369db039ba1eea98440837bb86d4