64. Professor Ross White | How A Flexible Mind Can Help You Thrive

My guest today is Professor Ross White. Ross is award-winning clinical psychologist who specializes in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of adults working in high-performance environments. He is also an expert in global mental health and has conducted research in collaborations with the World Health Organization and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. He is currently Professor of Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University Belfast, and is a director of Strive2Thrive, a training and consultancy organization.

Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
- How Ross got into ACT and the inspiration for his new book, The Tree That Bends
- The concept of strong intention, light attachment
- The value in developing flexible mindsets
- The “Get, Threat, and Rest” modes we share with trees
- Transcendent emotions of wonderment, gratitude, and compassion
- And how we can amplify the creative process through collaboration