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The MindShift with Dr. Griffin

Life conversations.
Room to grow.

The Mind Shift Moment with Dr. Veronica Griffin brings compassion and research context to conversations about grief, burnout, overthinking, anxiety, stress, trauma, secondary trauma, and the role of journaling in self-care.

25 original recordings + 8 reflection revisits
A 12-minute opening dedication, followed by 24 original discussions paced for 7–10 minutes with room for your own reflection.

Begin with the opening episode ↗

All 33 weekly entries now have playable audio. Editorial series dates are retrospective and do not indicate past audio releases. Opening dedication: March 10, 2026. Wednesdays: March 11–October 14, 2026. The final eight entries are labeled revisits of earlier recordings.

Opening dedication · March 10, 2026 · 12-minute episode

Grief, the nervous system,
and a safe place to heal.

In loving memory of Dorothy Griffin, who passed away February 27, 2026. Honoring her resilience, resourcefulness, wisdom, generous spirit, and love of life, alongside a compassionate discussion of grief and healing.

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The weekly reflection series

Find your next moment.

33 weekly entries

Grief

Honoring Dorothy Griffin: Grief, Resilience, and a Safe Place to Heal

Episode 01 · Series date: March 10, 2026
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In loving memory of Dorothy Griffin, who passed away February 27, 2026: a conversation about her wisdom, resourcefulness, generous spirit, and making room for healing and joy.

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Stress

When Stress Gets Your Attention

Episode 02 · Series date: March 11, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Notice pressure early and choose a response that fits your actual circumstances.

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Burnout

Burnout: A Conversation About Capacity

Episode 03 · Series date: March 18, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Look at exhaustion, workload, and the changes that recovery may require.

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Overthinking

Overthinking: When the Conversation Keeps Replaying

Episode 04 · Series date: March 25, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Separate useful reflection from a loop that keeps asking the same unanswered question.

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Anxiety

Anxiety and the Search for Certainty

Episode 05 · Series date: April 1, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Make a small, supported plan for a situation that does not offer a guarantee.

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Journaling

Why Journaling Belongs in Self-Care

Episode 06 · Series date: April 8, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Use writing to notice needs, organize experience, and choose a next step without forcing disclosure.

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Trauma

Trauma: Making Room for Choice

Episode 07 · Series date: April 15, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Explore respectful support without requiring anyone to retell a painful experience.

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Secondary trauma

Secondary Trauma: When Other People’s Pain Comes Home

Episode 08 · Series date: April 22, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Support helpers with boundaries, consultation, and shared responsibility for exposure to distressing material.

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Safe spaces

What a Safe Space Looks Like in Everyday Life

Episode 09 · Series date: April 29, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Turn the promise of safety into choices, clear expectations, and respectful responses.

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Grief

Grief Waves and Meaningful Dates

Episode 11 · Series date: May 13, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Prepare for reminders with flexibility, companionship, and room for complicated feelings.

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Rest

When Rest Feels Difficult

Episode 12 · Series date: May 20, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Look at evenings, sleep concerns, and the practical conditions that make rest more accessible.

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Self-compassion

Self-Compassion After a Hard Day

Episode 13 · Series date: May 27, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Respond to a mistake with honesty, accountability, and language that preserves dignity.

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Relationships

Emotional Regulation in a Difficult Conversation

Episode 15 · Series date: June 10, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Create a respectful pause, return to the issue, and make a specific request.

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Caregiving

Caregiving Without Disappearing From Your Own Life

Episode 16 · Series date: June 17, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Make responsibilities visible and ask for support that is specific enough to share.

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Leadership

Trauma-Informed Leadership: What Happens After Someone Speaks

Episode 17 · Series date: June 24, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Connect listening with transparent decisions, practical changes, and follow-through.

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Connection

Connection That Leaves Room to Be Yourself

Episode 18 · Series date: July 1, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Build supportive contact through small invitations and attention to how relationships feel over time.

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Life transitions

Change, Uncertainty, and the Next Manageable Step

Episode 19 · Series date: July 8, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Separate what is known from what is still unfolding during a transition.

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Emotions

Anger: Find the Concern Before Choosing the Response

Episode 20 · Series date: July 15, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Name the issue and choose an action that respects safety and other people’s boundaries.

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Stress

Digital Overload and Protecting Your Attention

Episode 21 · Series date: July 22, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Choose a workable boundary around information, messages, and distressing content.

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Seeking support

Asking for Help Before Everything Falls Apart

Episode 22 · Series date: July 29, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Prepare a clear request and understand what a first professional conversation can involve.

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Growth

Values and Rebuilding Trust in Your Decisions

Episode 23 · Series date: August 5, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Use a value to guide one choice without demanding certainty about the whole future.

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Grief

Making Room for Joy After Loss

Episode 24 · Series date: August 12, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Allow meaningful moments without treating happiness as a measure of loyalty or recovery.

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Resilience

Resilience You Can Sustain: Your Personal Care Plan

Episode 25 · Series date: August 19, 2026
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Bring the series together with signals, supports, shared responsibility, and a plan for revising the plan.

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Reflection revisit · Stress

Reflection Revisit: When Stress Gets Your Attention

Episode 26 · Series date: August 26, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Return to episode 02 with a fresh week of reflection. Notice pressure early and choose a response that fits your actual circumstances.

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Reflection revisit · Burnout

Reflection Revisit: Burnout: A Conversation About Capacity

Episode 27 · Series date: September 2, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Return to episode 03 with a fresh week of reflection. Look at exhaustion, workload, and the changes that recovery may require.

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Reflection revisit · Overthinking

Reflection Revisit: Overthinking: When the Conversation Keeps Replaying

Episode 28 · Series date: September 9, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Return to episode 04 with a fresh week of reflection. Separate useful reflection from a loop that keeps asking the same unanswered question.

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Reflection revisit · Anxiety

Reflection Revisit: Anxiety and the Search for Certainty

Episode 29 · Series date: September 16, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Return to episode 05 with a fresh week of reflection. Make a small, supported plan for a situation that does not offer a guarantee.

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Reflection revisit · Journaling

Reflection Revisit: Why Journaling Belongs in Self-Care

Episode 30 · Series date: September 23, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Return to episode 06 with a fresh week of reflection. Use writing to notice needs, organize experience, and choose a next step without forcing disclosure.

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Reflection revisit · Secondary trauma

Reflection Revisit: Secondary Trauma: When Other People’s Pain Comes Home

Episode 31 · Series date: September 30, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Return to episode 08 with a fresh week of reflection. Support helpers with boundaries, consultation, and shared responsibility for exposure to distressing material.

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Reflection revisit · Safe spaces

Reflection Revisit: What a Safe Space Looks Like in Everyday Life

Episode 32 · Series date: October 7, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Return to episode 09 with a fresh week of reflection. Turn the promise of safety into choices, clear expectations, and respectful responses.

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Reflection revisit · Resilience

Reflection Revisit: Resilience You Can Sustain: Your Personal Care Plan

Episode 33 · Series date: October 14, 2026
Listen now · 7 minutes

Return to episode 25 with a fresh week of reflection. Bring the series together with signals, supports, shared responsibility, and a plan for revising the plan.

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For your next quiet moment.

Each discussion includes a practical reflection, an optional journal prompt, and one manageable action. Participate at your own pace, keep what you write private, and skip any exercise that feels unhelpful.

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