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The Thinking Mind: Mental Health & Personal GrowthAuthor: Dr. Alex Curmi MD
"If you are interested in your mind, emotions, sense of self, and understanding of others, this show is brilliant."Learn something new about the mind every week - With in-depth conversations at the intersection of psychiatry, psychotherapy, self-development, spirituality and the philosophy of mental health. Featuring experts from around the world, leading clinicians and academics, published authors, and people with lived experience, we aim to make complex ideas in the mental health space accessible and engaging. This podcast is designed for a broad audience including professionals, those who suffer with mental health difficulties, more common psychological problems, or those who just want to learn more about themselves and others. Hosted by psychiatrists Dr. Alex Curmi, Dr. Anya Borissova & Dr. Rosy Blunstone.Listeners have also said:"Every episode is enlightening, the approach, conversations and depth of information is deeply enriching. So refreshing to hear practitioners with this level of insight into human behaviour. Thank you for the work and for sharing."Podcast related enquiries: thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com.If you would like to work with Dr. Curmi: alexcurmitherapy@gmail.comDisclaimer: None of the information in the podcast is intended as medical advice for any one invididual. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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E193 | A Psychiatrist Tries Stand-up Comedy: What I Learned About Fear
Friday, 6 November, 2026
What happens when a psychiatrist has to put his own advice about facing fear into practice?In this episode, Dr Alex joins Dr Rosy Blunstone, a psychiatry and psychotherapy registrar, to discuss his experience of trying stand-up comedy for the first time. From anxious rehearsals to jokes that didn’t land, Alex shares what helped him handle self-doubt, embarrassment and the vulnerability of being a beginner.Together, they explore:• Responding to the inner critic • Focusing on the process rather than the outcome• How perfectionism can stop us from starting something new • Why trying something scary is easier with a community• Making room for hobbies, play and enjoyment without needing to excel• Challenging limiting beliefsIf there’s something you’ve always wanted to try but fear has held you back, this conversation is for you.What’s something you’d love to try—and what’s stopping you? Let us know in the comments.Presented by Dr. Alex Curmi with Dr. Rosy Blunstone. Dr. Alex is a consultant psychiatrist and a UKCP registered psychotherapist. Dr. Blunstone is a psychiatry and psychotherapy registrar. Get in touch: https://alexcurmitherapy.com/contact/Check out The Thinking Mind Substack: https://thinkingmindblog.substack.com/Speaking inquiries: https://alexcurmitherapy.com/speaking/Coaching: https://alexcurmitherapy.com/practice/Alex is not currently taking on new psychotherapy clients, if you are interested in working with Alex for self-development coaching , you can email - alexcurmitherapy@gmail.com with "Coaching" in the subject line.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcast
