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Mentally Flexible

Hosted by Tom Parkes, LCSW · health · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

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.

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32%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Mentally Flexible about?

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.

Who hosts Mentally Flexible?

Mentally Flexible is hosted by Tom Parkes, LCSW. The show has published 91 episodes to date.

What has Mentally Flexible covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Dr. Yael Schonbrun | The Science of Misunderstanding" (14 October 2026, 54 minutes), "Paige Rome, RPsych | CBT-I Meets ACT: A More Flexible Approach to Insomnia" (10 August 2026, 51 minutes), and "Steven C Hayes, PhD | Reimagining ACT" (14 July 2026, 62 minutes).

How often does Mentally Flexible publish?

Mentally Flexible publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 91 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Mentally Flexible?

Booking probability for Mentally Flexible is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Mentally Flexible requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Mentally Flexible's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Mentally Flexible?

The strongest fits for Mentally Flexible are Therapists & Other Health Practitioners. Mentally Flexible has a health audience.

About the host

Tom Parkes, LCSW hosts Mentally Flexible, a health podcast with 91 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #91

    Dr. Yael Schonbrun | The Science of Misunderstanding

    Oct 14, 202654 min

    My guest today is Dr. Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist, couples therapist, author, and assistant professor at Brown University. She is the co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast and author of Work...

  • Episode #90

    Paige Rome, RPsych | CBT-I Meets ACT: A More Flexible Approach to Insomnia

    Aug 10, 202651 min

    My guest today is Paige Rome, RPsych. Paige is a Registered Psychologist and founder of Common Thread Psychology in Airdrie, Alberta. Paige is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the leading...

  • Episode #89

    Steven C Hayes, PhD | Reimagining ACT

    Jul 14, 20261h 2m

    My guest today is Steven C. Hayes, PhD. Steve is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and one of the most influential figures in modern psychotherapy. He is the originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)...

  • Episode #88

    Tamara Hubbard, LCPC | Parenting Through Food Allergy Anxiety with ACT

    May 8, 202652 min

    Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than 20 years of clinical experience. IShe specializes in helping parents of children with food allergies find the balance between...

  • Mentally Flexible

    Paul Eastwick PhD | Rethinking Attraction: Why Your “Type” Isn’t What You Think

    Apr 2, 202654 min

    My guest today is Paul Eastwick, a social psychologist and professor at the University of California, Davis, whose research focuses on attraction, romantic relationships, and the gap between what we think we want and...

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  • Episode #86

    Jason Luoma, PhD | ACT & Psychedelic Science

    Mar 5, 202652 min

    Today’s guest is Jason Luoma, PhD. Jason is a clinical psychologist, researcher, entrepreneur, and psychotherapy trainer based in Portland, Oregon. For over two decades, Jason’s research has focused on shame, stigma...

  • Episode #85

    Jennifer Bohle, LPC | Letting Values Guide the Creative Process

    Feb 16, 20261 hour

    My guest today is Jennifer Bohle, LPC. Jennifer is a trauma-informed therapist, content creator, and high-achieving creative based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She works with perfectionistic women to build self-trust...

  • Episode #84

    Erin Jones, LCMHC | Perinatal OCD and Anxiety

    Jan 29, 202657 min

    My guest today is Erin Jones, LCMHC. Erin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor providing evidence-based treatment for individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related diagnoses. She works at...

  • Episode #83

    Dr. Diana Hill | Focusing Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most

    Dec 22, 202556 min

    Diana Hill, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Diana is the host of the podcast Wise Effort and author of The...

  • Episode #82

    Marisa Mazza, PsyD | Treating OCD and Anxiety with Psychological Flexibility

    Nov 21, 202556 min

    Dr. Marisa T. Mazza is a clinical psychologist and founder of choicetherapy psychological services, inc . Dr. Mazza is passionate about providing evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure...

  • Episode #81

    Laura Knouse, PhD | ADHD: Expanding the Clinical Lens

    Nov 6, 20251h 2m

    My guest today is Laura Knouse, PhD. Laura is a clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Richmond. Her research and clinical expertise focus on the nature, assessment, and treatment of...

  • Episode #80

    A Conversation with Ralph De La Rosa - Shared in Loving Memory

    Oct 10, 202552 min

    Today’s episode features Ralph De La Rosa. Ralph was the author of three books, including Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Compassion (foreword by Richard Schwartz). He was a psychotherapist in private...

  • Episode #79

    Rikke Kjelgaard | Vulnerability, Scars, and Bringing ACT Into Life

    Sep 22, 202556 min

    My guest today is Rikke Kjelgaard. Rikke is a licensed psychologist, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and author. Rikke is on a mission to help therapists thrive and to be brave and authentic helpers. Trained as a clinical...

  • Episode #78

    Jessica Borushok, PhD | The ACT Therapist

    Sep 3, 202554 min

    My guest today is Dr. Jessica Borushok, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice specializing in anxiety disorders and health-related concerns, including insomnia, chronic pain, and coping with chronic...

  • Episode #77

    Dr. Robyn Walser | Presence and Authenticity in the Therapy Room

    Jul 25, 202553 min

    My guest today is Dr. Robyn Walser. Robyn is a clinical psychologist, educator, and author of several influential books on ACT for professionals and general readers. She is Assistant Clinical Professor at the University...

  • Episode #76

    Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW | Anxiety Unpacked

    Jul 14, 20251h 3m

    My guest today is Noelle McWard Aquino. Noelle is a Chicago-based therapist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. She is the author of Anxiety Unpacked: Discover Your Type and Recover Your Peace , a...

  • Episode #75

    Alissa Jerud, PhD | Emotion-Savvy Parenting

    Jun 20, 20251h 2m

    My guest today is Alissa Jerud, PhD. Alissa is a licensed clinical psychologist working in private practice and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania. In her private practice, Dr. Jerud...

  • Episode #74

    Holly Yates, LCMHC | Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)

    May 26, 20251h 2m

    My guest today is Holly Yates, LCMHC. Holly has been in private practice in North Carolina since 2004. Her specialty areas are working with adults both individually and in groups as well as couples addressing...

  • Episode #73

    Dr. Joe Oliver | ACTivate Your Life

    Apr 18, 202554 min

    My guest today is Dr. Joe Oliver. Joe is a consultant clinical psychologist, author, and the founder of Contextual Consulting, a leading international training provider that has trained over 60,000 practitioners in...

  • Episode #72

    Pepper Stetler | One Mother’s Reckoning with the IQ Test

    Mar 30, 202554 min

    My guest today is Pepper Stetler. Pepper is the author of A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother’s Reckoning with the IQ Test, w hich we discuss in this episode. She is also a professor of art history at Miami University...

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