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Mind Pilot

Jana Price-Sharps

98 episodes

4 days ago

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 87 Dr. Jana Price-Sharps breaks down how everyday irritations, from slow drivers to missed deadlines, can snowball into constant anger and a body stuck in the adrenaline and cortisol loop. Aimed especially at first responders, this episode teaches you to spot your earliest physical cues, jaw tightening, throat constriction, shoulders or stomach clenching, then act early with practical tools. Learn w...

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Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 87 Dr. Jana Price-Sharps breaks down how everyday irritations, from slow drivers to missed deadlines, can snowball into constant anger and a body stuck in the adrenaline and cortisol loop. Aimed especially at first responders, this episode teaches you to spot your earliest physical cues, jaw tightening, throat constriction, shoulders or stomach clenching, then act early with practical tools. Learn w...

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Interrupting the Adrenaline Loop

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 87 Dr. Jana Price-Sharps breaks down how everyday irritations, from slow drivers to missed deadlines, can snowball into constant anger and a body stuck in the adrenaline and cortisol loop. Aimed especially at first responders, this episode teaches you to spot your earliest physical cues, jaw tightening, throat constriction, shoulders or stomach clenching, then act early with practical tools. Learn w...

2 weeks ago

9 minutes

Mind Pilot

Your Coping Toolkit, Why One Strategy Is Not Enough

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 86 When you only have one way to cope, injury, schedule changes, or a moved away friend can leave you stranded. In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps teaches how to diversify your coping, pick strategies that truly lower anxiety, and avoid helpers that accidentally inflame it. You will hear why calling an anxious friend can escalate panic, how a glass of wine can turn into a bottle after a rough d...

1 month ago

8 minutes

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Small Thanks, Big Impact

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 85 In this Mind Pilot episode, Dr. Jana Price Sharps explores why simple gratitude, offered consistently and sincerely, can transform homes, teams, and communities. From thanking a spouse for nightly dishes to acknowledging a child for making the bed, she shows how noticing the ordinary builds trust and connection. Drawing on first responder stories and leadership examples, Dr. Jana contrasts balanc...

1 month ago

9 minutes

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Recalibrate in Minutes: Visualization

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Visualization This episode is your quick escape from the stress of a hectic day. Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps as she offers a short guided mental cool down to help ease tension, slow your thoughts, and reconnect with calm. With soft imagery, relaxing cues, and space to breathe, this practice helps you relax your body and lift the weight off your mind in just minutes. Perfect for listening in a truck, on a br...

2 months ago

6 minutes

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Plate/Bubble Visualization

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 needed. This visualization speaks the language of the limbic system, c...

2 months ago

11 minutes

Mind Pilot

When Your Brain Feels Heavy: Understanding Mental Load

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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-to-earth techniques to lighten the mental weight we ofte...

3 months ago

12 minutes

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Mind Edits: How to Reframe and Release Emotional Baggage

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 rewrite them. With real-life examples and compassionate guidance, Dr. ...

3 months ago

9 minutes

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Is It Worth It? Learning to Let Go for Your Peace of Mind

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 decision making, she shares why timing and tone matter more than we ...

4 months ago

9 minutes

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Parenting Part 2: Protecting, Guiding, and Setting Limits

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot 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 that often pulls families in different directions. With a focus on cons...

4 months ago

10 minutes

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Command at Work, Compassion at Home: Communication for First Responders

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 to avoid them. Learn the art of the “soft approach,” the power of th...

5 months ago

14 minutes

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Parenting Part 1: Communication, Conflict & Connection

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 dangers every parent should watch out for. With a blend of clinical research and...

6 months ago

15 minutes

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Finding Your Purpose

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 work, hobbies, volunteering, or family time, purpose can evolve a...

7 months ago

10 minutes

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Visualization: Camera View

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 regulate your emotions and cool your system. This simple yet effective technique w...

7 months ago

6 minutes

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The Power of Visualization: Unsticking Your Mind

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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, how to create effective visualizations, and when profession...

8 months ago

11 minutes

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Breaking the Cycle: How Habits of Mind Shape Our Reactions

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 tough workdays or exhaustion, can push us into automatic behaviors and what ...

9 months ago

16 minutes

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Finding Middle Ground: Addressing Sexual Desires in Relationships

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 care, ensuring that both partners feel heard and respected. This epi...

9 months ago

9 minutes

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Mastering Visualization: Heal, Focus, and Shift Emotions

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 intensify positive experiences or diminish negative ones, all while setti...

10 months ago

11 minutes

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The Psychology of Getting Unstuck: Finding Closure in Unfinished Business

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 closure it craves and provides practical steps for creating peace with...

11 months ago

10 minutes

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Setting Holiday Boundaries Without the Guilt

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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. Price-Sharps explores ways to maintain boundaries by setting realistic ti...

11 months ago

6 minutes

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Cognitive Overrides: Breaking Toxic Patterns with Mental Planning

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. 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 override to break out of automatic responses, whether in personal re...

12 months ago

13 minutes