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Feeling Good Podcast with Dr. Burns, Ep. 231 – Hiking Therapy with Phillip Lolonis, LCSW, PPSC.
In this podcast, Phillip Lolonis, LCSW, introduces “hiking therapy”—an innovative approach to mental health grounded in TEAM-CBT, practiced on trails near Mt. Diablo in California. A licensed clinical social worker and Level 3 TEAM therapist, Phillip draws on his Greek farming heritage and childhood peace in nature, recounting how early hikes with groups of schizophrenia patients reduced their internal distress and improved social connection. Now he applies this method to a wide range of clients—children with shyness, executives experiencing burnout, individuals with depression or anxiety—showing that the natural environment enables greater openness and deeper therapeutic engagement.
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Feeling Good Podcast with Dr. Burns, Ep. 233 – Five Secrets and Schizophrenia with Phillip Lolonis, LCSW, PPSC.
In this podcast episode, Phillip Lolonis returns with insights on applying the Five Secrets of Effective Communication—especially the Disarming Technique—to improve interactions with individuals experiencing schizophrenia. Conversations often include delusional statements like “I know you’re plotting against me,” yet by listening for the emotional truth beneath the words, clinicians can connect respectfully and reduce distress. David Burns shares an illustrative case where empathy transformed a tense situation. Phillip reflects on how use of “I‑feel” statements with his brother softened anger and promoted calm. The techniques are demanding but, when mastered, deeply rewarding in therapeutic relationships.
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Huberman Lab – How Nature & Other Physical Environments Impact Your Focus, Cognition & Health | Dr. Marc Berman
Dr. Marc Berman, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Chicago whose research explores how different physical environments—particularly nature and patterns found in nature—can positively impact our ability to focus, our cognitive performance and our mental and physical health. This podcast discusses how our physical environment influences our attention, stress levels and brain and heart health. He explains how even brief periods in nature and exposure to natural images and sounds can restore and improve attentional capacity, reduce mental fatigue and help combat rumination and depression. Whether you live in a city, suburb or rural area, this episode offers simple science-backed strategies for incorporating nature and natural elements into your daily life to positively transform your cognitive ability and mental and physical health.
Read: From Forest Trails to Emotional Trails: The Science Behind Nature-Based Therapy