Anthony Verdino Talks About Simplifying CBT and Finding Balance Through Mindful Productivity

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A Productive Conversation

Mike Vardy

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Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation offers insightful discussions on how to craft a life that aligns with your intentions. Each episode dives into the art of time devotion, productiveness, and refining your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentionally. From practical tips to deep dives on mindset shifts, this podcast will help you reframe your relationship with time and find balance in a busy world. Subscribe and join the conversation—because a productive life is more than just getting things done.

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Anthony Verdino Talks About Simplifying CBT and Finding Balance Through Mindful Productivity

A Productive Conversation

55 minutes

1 week ago

Anthony Verdino Talks About Simplifying CBT and Finding Balance Through Mindful Productivity

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In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Anthony Verdino — a licensed clinical social worker and author of CBT Simplified. Drawing from both his professional expertise and personal story of resilience, Anthony shares how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be applied beyond the therapy room — into the way we think, act, and feel in our everyday lives.

We explore how small shifts in thought and behavior can create profound changes in productivity and well-being, especially in a world that often mistakes busyness for progress. Anthony offers practical ways to align mindset with action and shows how reframing, acceptance, and self-care can transform not just how we work, but how we live.

Six Discussion Points

The core principles of CBT and how Anthony distilled them into a simple, visual model
How self-monitoring and self-assessment connect directly to productivity and personal growth
Why reframing “should” into “could” turns guilt into empowerment
The danger of perfectionism and how embracing imperfection fosters balance and progress
The role of self-care and mindfulness in preventing burnout and building resilience
How to make CBT principles second nature through consistent reflection and small, mindful actions

Three Connection Points

Our conversation reminded me how productivity and psychology share the same foundation: awareness and choice. Whether you’re managing your focus, emotions, or time, the work begins by observing your thoughts, reframing them, and then moving forward — not perfectly, but intentionally.

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