Author Hour Podcast: Have you ever faced a challenge or decision that felt so overwhelming, you had no idea where to start? Or, do you consistently feel frustrated because you find yourself making poor decisions time and time again, and can’t figure out why? In the new book, Choose Better, Dr. Timothy Yen, a clinical psychologist, provides a systematic approach to solving any problem, no matter how difficult. His short, easy-to-remember framework to help you choose better is a series of questions that will lead you step-by-step, out of that state of indecision, and into confident action that is more aligned with who you really are. Dr. Timothy Yen joins us in today’s podcast, where we discussed why we make bad decisions in the first place and how indecision can be so crippling, as well as how to bounce back when we do make a bad choice. Plus, he shares his decision-making framework with us, and I promise you, it’s worth sticking around just for that. Enjoy.

How to Make Better Decisions About Your Career. (Harvard Business Review, May 19, 2021)

Choose Better: The Optimal Decision-Making Framework was a leadership book recommendation on Entrepreneur.com: 10 Authors Offering Entrepreneurs Insight and Advice for Successful Leadership - Growing in leadership is a life-long process, so learn from these authors who may have been at it longer than you. (Entrepreneur, March 12, 2021).

AspireVue: Profiles of Influence Podcast - AspireVue Profiles of Influence is part of a library of conversations with entrepreneurs, and inspiring leaders who are making a difference with purpose, insight, and innovation. This podcast is hosted by Dr. Larry Kuhn, clinical psychologist, CEO of Prepare to Change, and founder of the AspireVue Community. We explore Dr. Yen’s pillars for effective decision-making, drawing from his book “Choose Better.” He provides a systematic approach to solving even difficult problems when under stress. Watch our conversation here.

Featured in Letter to My Future Self: The First Step is the Hardest - By Matt Crossman (Success Magazine, May 2, 2021)

Many people struggle to make decisions when we have competing interests. It can be hard to navigate the needs of various stakeholders along with our own emotions and desires. Instead of getting lost in confusion, we need a step by step approach that facilitates us to think through the different dimensions and discover the solution that creates a win-win-win. Tim and I talk about how to make optimal decisions. We get into why we make poor decisions, or worse, are indecisive, and how to apply Tim’s framework to help you and your team members make better decisions every time.

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We’re honored to have therapists who are a part of Mission Church make approachable mental health topics like anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we need our minds constantly renewed to be reminded of our identities in Christ and our worth in Him!

Gave a talk on the topic of loneliness. You can watch the 2024 Mental Health Panel on YouTube.

Before the pandemic, statistics show that up to 1 in 5 people struggle with their mental health. Since the pandemic, that number has risen to 2 in 5, with only 50% of people taking steps to address these issues. What do we do to tackle these issues, or help those around us who might be struggling? How do we journey toward the abundant life that Jesus talks about? Watch now as Pastor Tyler and an incredible panel of therapists from our church leads us through a powerful discussion on mental health, including the topics of trauma, anxiety, addiction, and parenting children who may be dealing with these issues (May 28, 2023)

You can watch my response with the mental health panel on YouTube.

Struggling with decision paralysis? Dr. Tim Yen wants you to use "The Framework." I'm so excited to share my conversation with licensed psychologist Dr. Timothy Yen, CEO of Pivot Counseling and best-selling author of ⁠"Choose Better: The Optimal Decision-Making Framework." Dr. Yen helps answer some of your submitted questions: How do I know if and when I should marry my partner? Should I mend or break off a friendship? What do I do when I have decision paralysis? How do I prioritize my tasks properly? Enter, The Framework. I hope this chat on Dr. Yen's Framework provides you with the tools you need to confidently navigate your new year decisions. May the Framework be with you. Cheers 乾杯, Melissa 以欣. Watch the episode on YouTube or listen to the Apple podcast.

Pivot NOW! on e360tv is hosted by Suzanne Sibilla, a life-business strategist, leader, business owner, and best-selling author. Pivot NOW! Is an energetic talk show filled with dynamic guests. Gain valuable tips, tricks, “life & business hacks” for professional and personal growth. Get motivated, inspired, and take action! On this episode that aired on February 27, 2024, we talk about how to pivot one’s life with some quick high-level and practical ideas based on the book “Choose Better: The Optimal Decision-Making Framework.”

Welcome to the "Secrets of #Fail," a new pod storm series hosted by Matt Brown. In this series of 2023, Matt dives deep into the world of failures and lessons learned along the way from high-net-worth individuals. We talk about some of my business disappointments and the wisdom gleaned from those experiences.

You can watch our interview on YouTube or listen to the podcast on Apple and Spotify.

Thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Vernice Cooper on her Vacate Victimville podcast! We talked about how "optimal decision making requires a commitment to abandon the notion that thoughts and feelings are facts. Stop giving away your power and come find out why you are not a cheeseburger 🍔🤣." Listen here at https://spoti.fi/3Kn41eb 

Contributor on the book titled “Self-Help for Entrepreneurs & People Working from Home: How to improve mindset so you can live your best life.” by Kokab Rahman & Dr. Firdous Bibi. Addressed some challenges that come with being an entrepreneur with a working from home lifestyle and advice on how to overcome certain challenges. You can purchase your copy here.

Insider contribution in the Health section to the article titled “Dealing with trauma day-to-day increases your risk of vicarious trauma — here are the signs and what to do.” (Insider, March 3, 2022).

• PsychCentral contribution to the article titled “Can Depression Lead to Eating Disorders?” (PsychCentral, January 27, 2022). Read here.

• PsychCentral contribution to the article titled “7 Ways to Help a Loved One in Denial. (PsychCentral, November 18, 2021). Read here.

• PsychCentral contribution to the article titled “What is Projection?” (PsychCentral, October 22, 2021). Read here.

• PsychCentral contribution to the article titled “How to Distinguish between normal marital arguments and abuse. (PsychCentral, September 21, 2021). Read here.

Truity’s Lead Trainer Samantha Mackay talks with Dr. Timothy Yen about how he uses the Enneagram personality test in his counseling practice and what to look for in a counselor if you’re considering therapy for the first time. You can check out the YouTube video of the interview here.

What type of decision-maker are you? Do you agonize over decisions all day long or are you quick to jump into something? Dr. Timothy Yen wants to make decision-making easy. Whether you can’t make a decision to save your life or you jump without thinking, this system will help you parse the roadblocks that keep you from moving forward. The secret ingredient to his approach, though, is intentional bravery. Easy, right?

Worried about going back to the office? Anxious about in-person interaction while COVID is still lurking around? You are not alone. I did a collaborative article with A Sweat Life to bring you tips on understanding that anxiety and tips on how to navigate through the stress.

UpJourney is a collection of articles to help people live a happy, healthy, and successful life.

• Featured in the article “How to Get Over a Mental Block (According to 8 experts).” (UpJourney, April 6, 2022). Read here.

• Featured in the article “What to Do and What to Say When Someone Insults You.” (UpJourney, September 10, 2021). Read here.

Had the honor of speaking alongside their pastor at the Bread of Life Church in Guatemala about mental health, managing anxiety, and how it integrates with spirituality. You can watch the YouTube video here.

The Greatist.com is a website dedicated to providing articles that help you be your best self. Wrote a collaborative article titled “How to Help Someone with Anxiety: The Do’s and Don’t.” (Greatist, January 2022).

Fusion Academy is a fully accredited nation wide private middle and high school system with a completely personalized approach. Wrote a resource article titled “How to Guide Your Teens to Make Good Decisions.” (Fusion Academy, November 2021).

Panelist at the Women of Wisdom Private Practice Summit for Mental Health Professionals. The summit has powerfully impacted over 5000 women from over 50 countries. Host Purvi Tantia interviewed on the topic of “Why Should You Incorporate Coaching as a Mental Health Professional in Private Practice?”

Ideas in the Wild: How Dr. Timothy Yen Aims to Help Us Make Better Decisions - Article by Authority Magazine

How many decisions do you make in a day? In a week? Probably a whole lot! This week, Trista Sutter (American TV personality, star of The Bachelorette season 1) is joined by clinical psychologist and author of Choose Better: The Optimal Decision-Making Framework, Dr. Timothy Yen, to help us not only make decisions in the first place but make better decisions all around. Trista and Dr. Yen dive into the 4-step framework he created to help people come up with options to select from in order to make better decisions and Dr. Yen touches on how courage plays into every step of that framework. The two also discuss how mistakes can sometimes be a good thing, why people make poor decisions in the first place, and how his framework can be applied to children and parents, too! As you all know by now, this podcast is all about being better and we could not think of a better-informed guest to help us all move through the day with confidence in our choices – and ultimately, confidence in ourselves.

In this episode, we talk about Dr. Yen's unique journey into mental health, the origin of bad decisions, and why they are so common among all of us. He also explained the four pillars of his framework to make better choices and help us in our decision-making process. We also talked about feeling regretful of our past decisions, the importance of acknowledging emotions, and adding emotional language to our children.

In today’s episode we are speaking with clinical psychologist Dr. Timothy Yen about his new book “Choose Better.” Dr. Yen talks to us about why we make have a need to be right and how this drives us to make bad decisions. Dr. Yen and I discuss several areas on how his technique he developed aids one in making a better decision. We discussed how the comfort zone and dysfunction can actual feel normal. Dr. Yen answers the question, why do we fail to make choices that we actually know will make our life better? Join us on this most amazing insight on human behavior.

Jamilly Whitfield is the host and creator of “Beauteous Me”. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), mom, wife and career woman, she has over fifteen years of professional and personal experience with trauma, abuse and issues related to women. Jamilly has guided countless women through the journey of discovering their inner beauty despite the adverse experiences they’ve encountered in life. She host candid conversations on universal issues women face on a weekly basis. Tune in to hear actionable steps Dr. Yen left for you.

This podcast is all things MENTAL HEALTH! After Host Vincent A. Lanci suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), he learned he needed to prioritize his mental health. Mental health professionals and advocates from around the world share their stories relating to mental health. For the 80th episode and 4th Episode of Season 5, Vincent A. Lanci brings on the author of the bestselling book, Choose Better, Dr. Timothy Yen streaming from California (CA). In a world of more choices than any time in history, many are overwhelmed and plagued with feelings of indecision. In times of stress, it’s easy to feel impossibly stuck. Not to mention isolated and alone. In his book, Dr. Yen provides a systematic approach to solving any problem, no matter how difficult. Developed across hundreds of individual case studies and thousands of clinical hours, Choose Better can help you find your best path forward no matter what life throws at you. His personal and professional experiences will level up your mental health in too many ways to count!

Valeria Teles is the host of the podcast “A Quest for Well-Being” and a healer, coach, and author. As a podcast host, she explores meaningful truths, ideas, and insights about physical, mental and spiritual health to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us toward a new way of being well. We have a rich discussion about authentic decision-making and living.

Analysis Paralysis, Decision fatigue, poor decision making paradigm. Whatever you call it,  we have all faced a challenge with making decisions at some point in our lives. Covid has only amplified the fear that comes from making a wrong decision by attaching  dire consequences to things as simple as going out to dinner, or heading to the grocery store, or getting on a plane.

In the wake of COVID19, many are struggling with the simplest of decisions. In this episode of Complete Human, Janna and Evan interview Dr. Tim Yen on the very subject of how to improve our decision making ability. Like any skill set, decision making is a one that needs to be exercised properly. Dr. Yen walks us through how to build that muscle properly. Ever wrestled with a decision? You don’t want to miss this episode of Complete Human. Watch the full YouTube interview HERE.

In this episode of Being Human, Host Richard Atherton from the UK speaks with psychologist and former U.S. Army mental health specialist Dr. Timothy Yen. Dr. Yen has used his experience to create a framework that helps you build up your inner decision-making capability and use it successfully to address your most important choices.

In this episode, we talk: - How trauma impacts how we make decisions - 5 pillars to help you make great choices - Growing up in an Asian-American family - Dealing with Iraqi vets - Blind spots for Eastern and Western cultures

On this episode Keisha Nicole sits down with psychologist Timothy K. Yen to discuss his passion for helping people solve problems. Dr. Yen wrote a book entitled Choose Better: The Optimal Decision-Making Framework which is a book that provides a systematic approach to solving any problem, no matter how difficult.

Timothy Yen: Choose Better - The Optimal Decision Making Framework

Spoke live-on-the-air on the The Bright Side Genesis Communications Network (GCN) radio show with Pharmacist Ben on how to make optimal decisions and understand our values. The Bright Side is a fast-paced, entertaining and educational radio program that focuses on the latest, cutting edge ideas in health and fitness. The Bright Side is a call-in show, encouraging audience comments and questions and includes various topical guests. Featuring nutritional and wellness information about exercise, diet and supplementation, prescription drugs, psychological transformational tools as well as the timeless wisdom of all the great religions and philosophies. The Bright Side with Pharmacist Ben is guaranteed to be a fun hour of weekly radio that will improve lives and empower day to day living.

Elaine Godley, Master Wellness Mentor and DISC Expert, talks to Tim Yen, psychologist and author of the book, 'Choose Better'. You can watch our conversation HERE.

Want to Make Better Decisions? Your Guide to Finding Your Values - Article by Bozeman Magazine (Feb 4, 2021)

Addicted to your phone? Addicted to worry and anxiety? This episode is for you! Tune in as Dr. Tim breaks down the WHY behind todays Social Dilemma and most importantly how to overcome for ultimate productivity.

Talking with the Expert is “All Things Business by Business Owners for Business Owners.” Rose Davidson, a brand champion from Australia, wants to equip business leaders to be their best. Every business owner needs to navigate a variety of challenges and make a call. The framework offers a systematic way of thinking through any situation to come up with the best decision. The book "Choose Better: The Optimal Decision-Making Framework" will provide that outline with practical questions to help business owners make authentic and powerful choices both for their professional and personal lives. You can also watch the interview on YouTube here.

Timothy Yen is a Clinical Psychologist, Consultant and best selling author and teaches people how to choose better. His book "Choose Better: The Optimal Decision-Making Framework,” helps people start 2021 off with a clear mindset in order to make good decisions. On today’s episode, Timothy and Mike discuss Timothy’s book in depth and we learn who his audience is which is two very different sides. On one hand, the book is for indecisive people, and on the other, it's also for those who make wrong decisions. They talk about mindset and mental health in our daily lives as well. Today, Timothy continues to help people through counseling and therapy online and through private practice. He also is promoting his book which is now out on Amazon. Also, he is starting a consulting firm as well! You can also watch the interview on YouTube here!

The Zack Ballinger Show is all about empowering people to find their career direction through passion and purpose. He interviews Dr. Timothy Yen to talk in-depth about the field of clinical psychology and why he choose this career path. If you or anyone have ever wondered what it takes to be a psychologist and what they actually do, give this a listen! You can also watch the interview on YouTube here.

The Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur podcast with Timmy Bauer. We talk about the deep motivations behind my career as a psychologist and my vision for the future.

The Metron Manager Podcast: Listen as I interview Christian Psychologist and Author Dr. Timothy Yen. In this episode we dive into the topic of what I would describe as a Key Skill set for anyone wanting to manage their Metron well. The arena of decision making! As a Metron Manager you are all about co-laboring with Christ and as such we make a lot of decisions! Hopefully good ones! Dr. Yen share vital insights and guidance that will equip you with what he describes as a Framework for Optimal Decision Making. You will hear our vibrant discussion about how optimal decisions can be made and come to understand that you can learn to Choose Better! Our discussion covers a number of developmental topics such as: The Framework for Optimal Decision Making, Overview of Dr. Yen's new book 'Choose Better', Trends and Recurring failure points in Christian community, The urgency of having trusted relationships around you such as a 'Metron Council' to manage your life and Metron well, Rebounding in terrible times, Self Confidence, Personal responsibility in decision making, Overcoming our circumstances, Summoning Courage, and Understanding failure and personal identity.

Conversations with Caroline Podcast: On this special edition of Conversations with Caroline, I sit down with Season One guest Dr. Timothy Yen to discuss his book, Choose Better: The Optimal Decision-Making Framework available today! Choose Better provides a systematic approach to solving any problem, no matter how difficult. Designed by Dr. Timothy Yen, this series of questions will lead you step-by-step out of that state of indecision and into ​vibrant, confident action. In times of stress, it’s easy to feel impossibly stuck. Not to mention isolated and alone. Developed across hundreds of individual case studies and thousands of clinical hours, Choose Better can help you find your best path forward no matter what life throws at you. Identify your deepest motivations, clarify your values, understand the needs of others, and work through any resistance to make transformational, life-affirming decisions—even under the greatest adversity.