Mind Pilot

Mind Pilot

Boost your mental health as a first responder or veteran with the Mind Pilot podcast, hosted by Dr. Jana Price-Sharps, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and stress management. This essential podcast is designed for firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, and veterans seeking practical strategies to enhance their mental well-being. Delve into topics like resilience, stress reduction, effective parenting, healthy relationships, coping with anxiety and depression, conquering nightmares, and setting achievable goals. Tune in to the Mind Pilot podcast and empower yourself with actionable tips and techniques tailored for first responders, ensuring greater overall well-being and a stronger mindset on the job.

Episodes

August 12, 2025 11 mins

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Mind Pilot Visualization

In a few minutes you can reset your day. Draw a plate, brain dump everything, star the things you cannot change, and let them go. For what remains, imagine each task or fear sealed in a bubble and stored in a clear box that only you open. Once a week, pull one bubble out, pop it, make a step by step plan, then return it if n...

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Mind Pilot Episode 84

 Ever replayed a conversation for years, convinced someone meant to hurt you? In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps explains how our brains make "mind edits," snap judgments in emotional moments that get locked in as fact. Learn how these mental edits can fuel conflict, regret, or self-blame, and more importantly, how to rewri...

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Mind Pilot Episode 82 

Your brain deserves care just like your body does, but how often do you check in with it? In this deeply relatable episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps invites listeners to explore their mental load and how it might be impacting their health. She breaks down the emotional costs of avoiding solitude or falling into isolation, and shares down-t...

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Mind Pilot Episode 82

Do you struggle with watching someone make a mistake and not stepping in? You're not alone. In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps delves into the emotional challenge of letting go, especially for those in high responsibility roles like first responders and educators. With a thoughtful approach to communication and dec...

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Mind Pilot Episode 81

In this follow-up episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps dives deeper into the everyday challenges and long-term responsibilities of parenting. From the emotional toll of divorce on children to the subtle dangers lurking in digital spaces, she explores how parents can provide safety, structure, and support—especially in a world tha...

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Mind Pilot Episode 80

In high-stakes jobs like emergency response or the military, being blunt and efficient is essential—but at home, it can break down your most important relationships. In this heartfelt episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps breaks down the communication traps many first responders and military personnel fall into, and how...

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Mind Pilot Episode 79

Parenting is tough—and it gets tougher when you're not on the same page with your partner. In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps tackles the most common source of conflict in family life: parenting disagreements. Learn why united decision-making matters, how to teach kids critical thinking, and what modern danger...

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March 25, 2025 10 mins

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Mind Pilot EP 78

What gives your life meaning? In this powerful episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps of Mind Pilot invites listeners to reflect on the driving forces behind their daily choices. She explains how a lack of purpose can contribute to anxiety and depression and how reconnecting with even small forms of meaning can have a major impact. Whether it's ...

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March 11, 2025 6 mins

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What if you could mentally adjust your emotions the way you adjust a camera lens? In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps walks you through a powerful visualization exercise to help you "zoom out" from irritation and "focus in" on calm. By intentionally blurring stressful moments and sharpening your attention on peaceful imagery, you can r...

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Mind Pilot Episode 77

Your brain is wired to remember images more than words—so how can you use that to your advantage? In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps uncover the power of visualization in breaking negative thought loops and reshaping emotions. They explain why detailed mental imagery strengthens memory and emotional processing,...

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Mind Pilot Episode 76

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the same arguments, reacting the same way every time? Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps dive into the science behind these habitual thought patterns, explaining Gestalt processing and how it influences our emotional responses. They discuss why high-stress situations, like to...

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Mind Pilot Episode 75

Dr. Jana Price-Sharps addresses a sensitive but essential topic in relationships—what happens when partners have differing sexual needs? In this episode, she breaks down how to communicate effectively about sexual desires, find compromises, and explore alternatives for stress relief. Learn how to handle these conversations with...

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Mind Pilot Episode 74

In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps dives deep into the transformative power of visualization. She explains how this powerful tool, rooted in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), can help you shift your mindset around past traumas, current frustrations, or future anxieties. Learn how to use visualization to inte...

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Mind Pilot Episode 73

Do you find your mind circling back to the same old issues, no matter how much time has passed? In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps tackles the reasons behind recurring thoughts and unfinished business. From relationship conflicts to unresolved personal guilt, she offers guidance on how to give your brain the c...

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Mind Pilot Episode 72

Building on last year’s popular holiday boundaries episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps offers updated guidance for managing holiday pressures with ease. This episode addresses the specific challenges faced by first responders and military personnel, who often have to juggle unconventional schedules with family expectations. Dr. Pric...

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Mind Pilot Episode 71

In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps tackle the challenges of emotional decision-making and recurring conflicts. They delve into how prior mental planning and feature-intensive processing can help change the toxic scripts we often follow without thinking. Learn how to implement a cognitive...

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Mind Pilot Episode 70

High-stress environments can leave lasting effects long after the danger has passed. In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Matthew Sharps explore how the body and mind react when the adrenaline stops flowing. They break down the science of stress, from homeostasis to how adrenal fatigue can mimic depression, and share ...

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Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps on Mind Pilot as she walks you through a powerful visualization exercise aimed at reducing stress and enhancing peace. In this session, you’ll learn how to mentally shift from irritating moments to a place of calm and control. By reframing your focus and using simple breathwork, you’ll gain a tool to cultivate tranquility, even in ...

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Mind Pilot EP 69

Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps on Mind Pilot as she addresses the habit of procrastinating on self-care. Highlighting the importance of immediate action, Dr. Jana guides listeners through the process of forming a concrete plan for better health. From dietary changes to better sleep and incorporating positive activities into your life, t...

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Mind Pilot EP 68
 
On this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps introduces the concept of cognitive overrides and explains how they can help you navigate life's emotional challenges. By leveraging logical thinking over impulsive reactions, you can make better decisions in both personal and professional situations. Discover how to apply t...

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