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Potential Psychology

145 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Explore what it is to be human and how to fulfil your potential.

Australian psychologist Ellen Jackson interviews experts in the mind, brain, happiness, well-being and high performance. Our conversations are easy and engaging, insightful and fun. Listen in to learn more about living well, mastering your mind and maximising the joy in your life.

So much to learn and all you need are your ears!
Find us at https://instagram.com/potentialpsychology and https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenjacksonpotential/

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Reboot Your Mindset: Introducing Systems Thinking for a New Chapter

February 05, 2024 04:34 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this episode, Ellen introduces systems thinking as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth and development. She provides a worksheet and an example to help you start applying systems thinking in your life. Ellen also shares her personal journey and the reasons behind her decision to pivot the podcast towards systems thinking. Links and Resources: Download the systems thinking worksheet at potential.com.au/podcast Learn more about systems thinking at https://thesystemsthink...

The Good News about 'Baby Brain' with Dr. Sarah McKay

May 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

Our guest for this episode is a long time friend of the show. This is her third appearance and we love having her here. Dr. Sarah McKay, neuroscientist, science communicator, online educator and author of the new book "Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better)"   In this illuminating conversation Sarah and I chat about: The paradox of 'baby brain' - women's experience versus the science. The many factor...

Focusing on the most important thing with Performance Psychologist Michael Inglis

April 06, 2023 04:51 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MB

"Performance is about focusing on the most important thing at the most important time"   My guest today on the Potential Psychology Podcast is sports and performance psychologist, Michael Inglis. Michael is Director and Co-founder of The Mind Room. He works with athletes, coaches and teams to build high performance environments and develop key mental skills to enhance performance.    In this episode, Michael and I take a peek at the fascinating world of sport and performance psychology a...

Part 2 - Finding Purpose and Doing Good at Work with Bea Boccalandro

March 08, 2023 07:37 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MB

Part 2 of my interview with Bea Boccalandro, author of Do Good at Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing.  Bea and I discuss: The importance of empathic connection  What is Corporate Social Responsibility and how is it different to job purposing?  How to use your strengths to drive success and wellbeing  Examples of simple acts that drive purpose and meaning    If you’re interested in seeing Bea speak live and attending a workshop on job purposing with her ...

Finding Purpose and Doing Good at Work with Bea Boccalandro - Part 1

March 01, 2023 05:49 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

In this episode I'm talking about purpose with my fabulous guest Bea Boccalandro, the author of Do Good at Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing (New York: Morgan James Publishing, 2021). Her book has received critical acclaim and she is a joy to talk to.   In our conversation, Bea and I discuss: Social purpose - What is it and why does it matter? The difference between sense of purpose and meaning. How purpose can be woven into our working lives. How small soci...

Part 1 - Finding Purpose and Doing Good at Work with Bea Boccalandro

March 01, 2023 05:49 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

In this episode I'm talking about purpose with my fabulous guest Bea Boccalandro, the author of Do Good at Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing (New York: Morgan James Publishing, 2021). Her book has received critical acclaim and she is a joy to talk to.   In our conversation, Bea and I discuss: Social purpose - What is it and why does it matter? The difference between sense of purpose and meaning. How purpose can be woven into our working lives. How small soci...

We're back and we're celebrating!

February 21, 2023 19:00 - 6 minutes - 8.3 MB

We're back for season 14 and celebrating this month as the Potential Psychology Podcast has now been on the air for 5 years. Half a decade of great conversations, insights and ideas all helping you to fulfil your potential. This is our 123rd episode, so, let's dive in 1-2-3, go! In this brief 'welcome back' episode, I talk about: What's in store in our upcoming conversations Our fabulous guest line up I also get nerdy with some podcast proliferation facts and my question for you - 'How w...

The Future of Work: What might future jobs look like?

December 22, 2022 04:53 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

"Will the robots replace us? The future is very hard to predict, but we're very adaptive."   It's a wrap! This is our last episode on our mini-series on 'The Future of Work." Big thanks to my co-host this season, Dr. Joe Sweeney, who is a long time friend of the show and our guest expert in the areas of education and AI. You can learn more about him here.   In our survey "Parenting, Education, and The Future of Work," we asked parents about their worries and concerns as well as their hop...

Future of Work: The Role Parents Play in Preparing Children for the Future of Work

November 29, 2022 11:29 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

"Antifragility is more than just resilience. It means you can lean into uncertainty and stress and that you've got what it takes to be able to embrace change."   From the results of our recently concluded survey on "Parenting, Education, and The Future of Work," we found that 79% of parents are worried about their kids ability to thrive in the future workplace, and that doesn't come as a surprise. As humans, we're all fearful of things that are outside of our control. We've also had some m...

Future of Work: How hope gives our children an edge in the future workplace

November 22, 2022 13:58 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

"We have the components of psychological hope to drive and motivate us - the will and the way"   We're at the half-way point of our podcast series on "The Future of Work." My co-host, Dr. Joe Sweeney, and I explore the answers to questions we put to parents in our recently concluded survey on "Parenting, Education, and The Future of Work." Here are some interesting talking points of the study:   The top 5 most important personal traits parents think their kids should have in the future w...

Future of Work: Are the robots taking over?

November 15, 2022 06:28 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

"Artificial intelligence can change the world and that's not entirely a bad thing."   In our study on "parenting, education, and the future of work", we asked parents about their most pressing concerns for their children.   This is what's on their minds:  "Will there be enough jobs for our kids in the future?" "What will the quality of jobs be?" "Will humans and machines work together?" "What industries will be in demand in the future workplace?" "Will machines replace people's jobs...

Future of Work: What skills will kids need to thrive in the future workforce?

November 10, 2022 02:37 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

  "Job crafting is something we should be teaching to school students. How do I craft my job in the smallest way to maximise my purpose in life?"    Do you worry about your children's ability to thrive in the future workplace?   In the survey that my co-host for this podcast series Dr. Joe Sweeney ran to give us some juicy data for our conversations, an overwhelming 79% of parents answered 'YES' to that very question. Understandably, a key concern that came up was about job security for...

Future of Work: Are your kids ready for the future of work?

November 02, 2022 08:47 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MB

"Hope, in the psychological sense, is a combination of pathways and agency. What we're doing is creating HOPE. "   Welcome to our new podcast series: "The Future of Work", with guest expert Dr. Joe Sweeney.   I'm really excited about this series as not only do I get to talk to a great friend of the show, but he and his team have done some very cool research with parents to explore their hopes and worries when it comes to future employment for our kids. The extensive survey work that Joe ...

REVISITING How to Thrive: Nurture and Getting Splendid Sleep

October 27, 2022 06:16 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MB

We’re revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series initially went live in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. "A good night's sleep starts the moment we wake up." We're almost at the end of Season 11 with 2 more episodes left. Today, we're back with our second to the last episo...

REVISITING How to Thrive: Optimism and Creating Jolts of Joy

October 27, 2022 06:12 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

We’re revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series first went to air in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. "When we feel a moment of hope, pride, love, serenity, gratitude, inspiration... we actually open up and quite literally. We broaden our peripheral vision and expand our br...

REVISITING How to Thrive: Compassion and Being Your Own Best Friend

October 27, 2022 06:04 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB

We’re revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series first went to air in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. "If only each of us realized the full extent to which all our problems, fears, and desires are shared by the rest of humanity, we'd all be so much more connected, self-forg...

REVISITING How to Thrive: Accountability and Walking the Line between Grit and Grace

October 17, 2022 02:23 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MB

We’re revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series initially went live in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. "Thriving is not a spectator sport. You can't sit back and watch it happen." This is the 4th episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive", a collaboration w...

REVISITING How to Thrive: Engagement and Getting Into a State of Flow

October 17, 2022 02:19 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MB

We’re revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series initially went live in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. "Flow requires us to use our strengths. Sadly many of us don't really know what those are. One of the first things that you must do is to identify these strengths. What ...

REVISITING How To Thrive: Belonging and Cultivating Your Thrive Tribe

October 17, 2022 02:17 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

We’re revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series initially went live in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. In this episode, we talk about the first "beam" of the BEACON model: Belonging. We ask: What do we mean by belonging? How important is having close connections to othe...

REVISITING How to Thrive: Exploring What's Strong Instead of What's Wrong

October 17, 2022 01:32 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MB

We’re revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series initially went live in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. In this podcast series, Marie and I go deep into the practice of positive psychology and wellbeing science, sharing how we live what we teach in our work and in our live...

Fun & Wellbeing - Creating A Habit of Fun

September 19, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

"In order to make progress when we're working towards meaningful goals - we need to stop and celebrate our wins."   This is my last conversation with Dr Mike Rucker in this podcast series about "Fun and Wellbeing" which is a little sad, but the conversation itself is a cracker. In it Mike and I discuss: The role that fun and pleasure play when pursuing social goals and making a difference to our community. Meaning, purpose and contribution. Finding the small wins in the 'infinite game' ...

Fun & Wellbeing - Mastery, Growth and the 'Art of Fun

September 13, 2022 13:38 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MB

"Growth and mastery happen when you don't hit the mark."   Sometimes fun doesn't feel that fun. Not in that exact moment anyway. It's only later, when we reflect on the experience that we realise how beneficial it was to us. This is what's known as Type II fun.   In this conversation Mike and I explore this Type II fun, peak experiences, awe and wonder, mastery and the importance of pushing through discomfort to reach the sense of accomplishment and wellbeing on the other side.   We al...

Fun & Wellbeing - How to Amplify Fun's Power by Relishing and Reminiscing

September 06, 2022 14:34 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

"We have the autonomy to take moments of fun and expand and magnify their usefulness."   We're at the half-way point of our "Fun and Wellbeing" mini-series, co-hosted with Dr. Mike Rucker, author of The Fun Habit: How the pursuit of joy and wonder can change your life. To recap the previous episodes, we talked about: How peppering your life with fun is better for your wellbeing than the active pursuit of happiness (Happiness Paradox). How we can tweak our lives in small ways to find mor...

Fun & Wellbeing - Time for Work and Time for Play

August 30, 2022 14:08 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

"If we keep doing what we've always done - we can't expect brilliance to appear."   In the 3rd episode of our brand new mini-series 'Fun and Wellbeing,' My co-host, Dr. Mike Rucker and I geek out about whether work can be fun.   Feeling like you have control of your time and have enough time each day is a predictor of happiness. It's known as 'time affluence.' When we have the autonomy to choose the activities we spend our time on - at work and at home - our happiness quotient increases....

Fun & Wellbeing - The Importance of Wonder and Delight

August 23, 2022 14:28 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MB

"Stack the decks in your favour - make sure that what you're doing are things that you are going to enjoy." In the 2nd episode of our brand new mini-series 'Fun and Wellbeing,' we talk about the importance of wonder and delight and how creating opportunities for fun is as important as actually having fun. Our co-host for this series, Dr. Mike Rucker, happens to be a VW bus aficionado. You can see pictures of his VW bus on Instagram @thewonderoffun. In this episode, Mike shares a fun anecdo...

Fun & Wellbeing - Escaping the Happiness Trap

August 16, 2022 08:39 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

"Emotions, if we sit with them, help us start to understand their purpose. To be emotionally healthy, you should have a wide range of emotions. We can still invite joy and delight even in areas where the emotional state of happiness might not be appropriate." We're back for Season 12 and we're having fun! We're talking about the science of fun and how to make it work for you at home and at work. My co-host for this mini-series is Dr. Mike Rucker, author of The Fun Habit: How the pursuit of...

Welcome to Season 12!

August 09, 2022 12:51 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MB

The Potential Psychology Podcast is BACK!  We've been off the air since January 2022 due to pandemic disruptions but the hiatus gave us an opportunity to rejig, reshape and reinvigorate the show and add some brand new features to the show.  What's coming up? Well, we have 2 new co-hosted mini-series starting this month:  Fun and Wellbeing with Dr. Mike Rucker  Next week, we'll kick-off our brand new season with brand new mini series that's all about FUN. We'll talk about the science behi...

How to Thrive: Hope and Getting Ready for a New Year

January 10, 2022 09:57 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

"Hope is believing that the future will be better than what life is today and believing that we have the power to make that so." Who else needs to hear that right now? Want to know more? Well, hope is the hot topic for this episode of the Potential Psychology Podcast! We've reached the conclusion of this weekly series "How To Thrive", a collaboration with positive psychology coach Marie McLeod. This series is all about exploring how to thrive and practicing the BEACON model; a model of thr...

How to Thrive: Nurture and Getting Splendid Sleep

December 21, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MB

......................................................................................................................................................................................................................"A good night's sleep starts the moment we wake up." We're almost at the end of Season 11 with 2 more episodes left. Today, we're back with our second to the last episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive", a collaboration with positive psychology coach Marie McLeod. ...

How to Thrive: Optimism and Creating Jolts of Joy

December 07, 2021 10:19 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

"When we feel a moment of hope, pride, love, serenity, gratitude, inspiration... we actually open up and quite literally. We broaden our peripheral vision and expand our brain." In the 6th episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive," co-hosts Marie and Ellen explore the fifth "beam" of the BEACON model: Optimism. To recap, the first four beams are: Belonging, Engagement, Accountability, and Compassion. They are discussed in detail in the past 4 episodes of season 11. In each epi...

How to Thrive: Compassion and Being Your Own Best Friend

December 03, 2021 08:59 - 47 minutes - 65 MB

"If only each of us realized the full extent to which all our problems, fears, and desires are shared by the rest of humanity, we'd all be so much more connected, self-forgiving, vulnerable, open, and free." In this, the 5th episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive" Marie and Ellen explore the fourth "beam" of the BEACON model: Compassion. It's relatively easy to feel compassion for others but practicing self-compassion is more challenging. Why, when we would give a friend fa...

How to Thrive: Accountability and Walking the Line Between Grit and Grace

November 23, 2021 08:45 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MB

"Thriving is not a spectator sport. You can't sit back and watch it happen." This is the 4th episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive", a collaboration with positive psychology coach Marie McLeod. This series is all about exploring how to thrive and practicing the BEACON model; a model that Marie has developed to guide us through the simple steps to thriving and flourishing in life. In this week's episode we explore the third "beam" of the BEACON model: Accountability. This ...

Accountability and Walking the Line Between Grit and Grace

November 23, 2021 08:45 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

"Thriving is not a spectator sport. You can't sit back and watch it happen." This is the 4th episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive", a collaboration with positive psychology coach Marie McLeod. This series is all about exploring how to thrive and practicing the BEACON model; a model that Marie has developed to guide us through the simple steps to thriving and flourishing in life. In this week's episode we explore the third "beam" of the BEACON model: Accountability. This...

How to Thrive: Engagement and Getting into a State of "Flow"

November 16, 2021 15:37 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

"Flow requires us to use our strengths. Sadly many of us don't really know what those are. One of the first things that you must do is to identify these strengths. What are those things that your brain is wired to do, those things that you love doing?"   This is the 3rd episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive", a collaboration with positive psychology coach Marie McLeod. This series is all about exploring how to thrive and practicing the BEACON model; a model that Marie has...

How to Thrive: Belonging and Cultivating Your Thrive Tribe

November 09, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MB

We're back with another episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive", a collaboration with positive psychology coach Marie McLeod. This series is all about exploring how to thrive and practicing the BEACON model; a model of thriving that Marie has developed to guide us through the simple steps to thriving and flourishing in life.   In this episode, we talk about the first "beam" of the BEACON model: Belonging. We ask: What do we mean by belonging? How important is having clos...

How To Thrive: Exploring What's Strong Instead of What's Wrong

November 02, 2021 13:56 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

We're shaking things up a bit in season 11 of the show with a new format. I am co-hosting this series with positive psychology coach Marie McLeod - our wonderful guest from our "How To Thrive" episode in season 10.   In this podcast series, Marie and I go deep into the practice of positive psychology and wellbeing science, sharing how we live what we teach in our work and in our lives. We dive into what it means to thrive and dissect a beam of the BEACON model, Marie's evidence-based model...

Smashing the Stigma Around Mental Health at The Mind Room with Jo Mitchell

August 31, 2021 14:17 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

"Go and see a psychologist because you want to be premium" - Dr Jo Mitchell In our world the number 100 is of great significance. 100 is the basis of percentages, 100° Celsius is the boiling point of pure water at sea level, currencies use 100 subunits to make 1 unit, and a score of 100 in school is the perfect score! Today we're excited to celebrate our 100th episode with a very special guest. We return to our roots by welcoming our first ever guest Dr. Jo Mitchell back to the show. Jo is ...

Working In Your Zone of Genius with Kristy Smith

August 18, 2021 10:08 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

"The key thing is to know if it's in your 'zone of genius' or if you could actually hand that down to someone who can do it 10x faster. Let go of the need for control." In this wonderful discussion my guest and I are talking work and business but not in terms of targets, revenue and turnover. We're talking about being human at work and the critical role that values, connection and heart play in getting things done and feeling good about what we do. My guest is Kristy Smith, the energetic an...

Examining the "Power Posing" Phenomenon with Tom Loncar

June 30, 2021 11:40 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

"At its core, this study emphasises that our bodies are important. Anything that gets you out of your head and creating an in-the-moment kind of awareness is a powerful and useful thing. Physical awareness is an extra option and options have value." Scientific research, especially in the psychological sciences, is rarely linear. There is no definitive answer and, as with most things, context is important. This is evident in the conversations that have sparked around 'Power Posing' or the ide...

How to Thrive with Marie McLeod

June 02, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

"Thriving is not a spectator sport. Sometimes, showing up is enough but you have to hold yourself and other people in your space accountable for thriving. Find the balance between grit and grace. Know when you need to dig in deep or when you need to fall back with self compassion." In this episode of the Potential Psychology Podcast we're exploring the science of what is right about the human experience and how positive psychology can progress the conversation about mental ill-health in our ...

How to Flourish Outside Your Comfort Zone with Dr. Diana Hill

May 19, 2021 08:24 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

In today's show we're getting curious about psychological flexibility - the skill of not getting sidetracked or bogged down when difficult thoughts, feelings and sensations arise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message

Exploring How Hypnosis Can Unlock the Power of the Mind with Erika Flint

March 23, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

"Most humans have been training for anxiety their whole life. We live in a mostly anxious society where it's all about hustling, getting straight A's...it's just really stressful. So (our) brain is designed for an anxious life. If we give our brain the practice in relaxing every single day, it's gonna get better at it." - Erika Flint When we think of hypnosis we often imagine the magician with a swinging pocket watch. But hypnosis is more than a stage act. It's a genuine psychological therap...

Job Crafting and Creating More Meaning in Work with Cassandra Dunn

March 02, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Today's podcast guest is the energetic Cassandra Dunn. Cass is a clinical & coaching psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher. She is also a podcaster, author, online course creator, speaker and workshop facilitator. In this episode, Cass and I talk about the importance of job satisfaction for our happiness and how we can craft our work circumstances to increase our fulfilment without having to make a major career change. We also discuss: •The origin story behind Cass's hugely succe...

Demystifying Sleep with Siobhan Banks

February 17, 2021 04:31 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

Do you have conversations about sleep in your workplace? Do you know what shift work, working across time zones or catching up on work into the night can do to your safety, productivity and wellbeing? Ever wondered about the strategic use of caffeine and naps to mitigate the risks of interrupted sleep? Today's guest on the Potential Psychology Podcast is a researcher and the Co-Director of the Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre at the University of South Australia, Professor Siobhan Banks....

Developing the Indomitable Gift of Compassion with Dr. Stan Steindl

February 03, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

We all struggle at times with our relationships, in parenting, at work. We all get sad, stressed and worried. We might feel lonely or isolated. We might feel fear, guilt or shame. These are all forms of suffering, much of which comes from rumination, self-criticism and the complex work of our minds. The good news is that we can alleviate much of this suffering by uncovering our Compassionate Self - the key to a healthier mental life. Today's guest is an expert in compassion, Clinical Psychol...

Getting Your Mind and Body Fit For Life with Andrew May

January 19, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

Happy New Year, everyone! After a restful and well deserved break, we're back for Season 10 and we've got a very timely topic: training our body and brain to improve our wellbeing and perform at peak state. This episode is perfect for those who need a motivational nudge with their new year, 'new you' resolutions. My guest is the multi talented Andrew May. He is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, CEO and founder of StriveStronger.com, a boutique media and digital consultancy that delivers work...

Inside the Dynamic PPP Team with Jaie Obillo, Andy Maher, and Tamsin Parry

December 23, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Today's international episode is an extra special one and got me thinking "why haven't done this earlier?" It explores the dynamics of remote working teams and gives us a peek inside the inner workings of the Potential Psychology Team. My guests on the podcast are the people who make Potential Psychology possible: podcast producer, Jaie Obillo, podcast audio producer, Andy Maher, and online business manager Tamsin Parry. In this episode, we discuss: •What has life been like Covid-style in ...

Turning Challenges Into Our Most Rewarding Experiences with Eric Winters

November 25, 2020 02:33 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Our guest today is self leadership coach, speaker and author Eric Winters. His book, "Swipe Right on Your Best Self: Simple steps to a bolder life with fewer regrets", is an uplifting and informative guide that describes simple strategies backed by science to meet challenges more effectively, in our professional and personal lives. In this episode, we delve into: •What is Self Leadership? •Applying Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) in your personal and professional life •Practicin...

Exploring the Complex Power of Physical Intelligence with Dr. Scott Grafton

November 11, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Do you move your body to improve your mind? We are all aware the mind and body connection and how one affects the other, but this connection goes well beyond common cliché. Movement actually affords us a host of physical and neurological benefits that can help us make better decisions, keep physically fit and stay psychologically sound. Today's special guest on the podcast is neuroscientist, neurologist, and esteemed author, Dr. Scott Grafton. He joins us from sunny California. In this ins...

Dispelling Anger Fallacies with Dr. Steven Laurent

October 28, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

What are your beliefs about anger? Is it a 'negative' emotion? The cause of distrust and destruction? Does it equate in your mind to aggression? Indignation? Rage? Can anger be helpful? Does it fuel action? Motivate? Even inspire? Our guest today, Dr. Steven Laurent is an expert on anger and the co-author of 'The Anger Fallacy: Uncovering the Irrationality of the Angry Mindset.' He argues that there is always an alternative to anger. That's not just touchy-feely psychologist-speak either. ...

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