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Create with Franz

Franz Sidney - The Art of Livingsubstack.com
A podcast dedicated to sharing actionable steps we can take to improve our well being and mental health, so we can create the life we want!
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How to raise your self-confidence

How many opportunities do we miss because we lack self confidence? expressing our needs or opinion appropriately being assertive advancing in our career creating/improving relationships creating the life we want following our dream to work in a specific field standing up against abuse and walking out of toxic relationships helping others when they are in need If you are ready for a change I am sharing in this episode a few tips based on psychology studies where researchers have asked themselves ...

Nov 06, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Why being mindful matters

Is it a good idea to be always busy or in a rush? To run from task to task without taking time to enjoy the moment? Maybe not so much and certainly not 24/7. This episode is an introduction to what it means to be mindful in all we do and how being stressed versus calm affects all the layers of our existence, relationships included. Find out why cardiologists are worried about the pace of some of their patients and which steps can we do right away to shift our mindset from stressed to calm. Disco...

Oct 30, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 116

The three main worries that keep you up at night

If you find it difficult to sleep at night, join the club. Insomnia affects many people. If you want to read some recent data and statistics you can check out https://www.helsestart.no/news/global-insomnia-statistics . However, if you are looking for tips to use now, and there isn't a medical reason for your issue, just listen to my guest Onnie Michalsky, who is CBT trained to deal with insomnia. In our candid chat she shares: - What's happening in our mind when we can't sleep - The three main w...

Oct 23, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 115

What happens during a session (hypnosis, RTT, NLP, coaching)

In this episode I clarify what actually happens during the initial consultation and then during your session, whether we decide to tackle your issues with RTT, NLP, CBT, hypnosis or coaching. At times we might choose one modality and other times we will need all four! The work I do is designed to fit your needs and aims to resolve your biggest issues within four weeks or less. Feel free to ask any questions! #coaching #RTT #NLP #CBT #session #whathappensduringasession #mental health Did you enjo...

Oct 16, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 114

Stuck? Maybe it's your sister's fault. Or your mum!

In this episode I look back at 6 amazing clients who had issues with: - Weight loss not happening despite good efforts - Lack of self confidence in relationships, at work, and at University - Anger or inability to express themselves healthily - Need to smoke when under pressure - Procrastination and self sabotage - .....And much more! All six of these clients had experienced situations in the past when they lost self belief, self love, confidence and purpose. The situation changed when they conn...

Oct 09, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 113

Your childhood is the reason why you're the way you are now

If you or a loved one are suffering from an insistent bad habit that is ruining your life, an addiction to porn, alchol, smoking/chemical substances, too much work/stress or failing health despite good intentions/good diet... there is hope. Data published from the CDC shows a strong correlation between Adverse Childhood Events (ACE) and many conditions including diabetes, depression and addiction. Those events might be remembered in a faded, benign and rationalised way 'strict parents', 'doting ...

Oct 01, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 112

How to create better emotional and physical health

In this episode I interview Dr Kelly Cox, an Illinois based E.R. physician. He shares how he helps patients by preventing illness instead of just treating its final consequences. We discuss how we should learn about our mind and how it works, how every thought we have affects how we live, eat, drink, become addicted, lose sleep etc. and finally, Dr COx shares some valuable lessons on living a more mindful life - with much lower stress and with conscious, healthier choices. #mindsetmatters #Preve...

Sep 25, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 111

How to overcome anxiety about public speaking

Do you enjoy public speaking? From keynotes, to presentations, workshops, talks and lessons, some of you might face the requirement to talk to an audience. If this sounds daunting or frightening, check out this episode for some tips to optimise you preparation. Avoid anxiety and a racing heart No jelly legs No lost notes and blank stares Enjoy: Calm and confidence Excitement Clarity Enjoyment of the process Did you enjoy this episode and would like to share some love? 💜 Hit that like button and...

Sep 18, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Heal the wounds of your past so you can build your future

A common thread among many of my clients is the fact that they don't see love, success, happiness as avaiable to them. They think that because when they were younger they didn't get enough love, attention, support - or even worse, because they got cold shoulders, criticism etc they have one main duty in life: to shut down to anyone who might threaten their peace. They retreat like a snail in its shell and don't even dare emotionally venturing outside. Happiness becomes simply the absence of pain...

Sep 11, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 109

The hidden reason behind your lack of confidence and emotional maturity

Have you ever wondered why... - your confidence is so low? - you seem to attract partners who can't show affection? - you feel that relationships are not for you and you announced you are going to stay single? - you find it a bit uncomfortable to give affection or praise to others? - when you witness families of friends displaying affection/praise, you feel they must be faking it? In this episode I will share some of the elements that may cause those feelings. Granted, we are all different and t...

Sep 04, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Our life is like a stained glass window

When I worked as a stained glass designer I learned many interesting aspects about the actions that culminate in a stunning and vibrant window or glass object. Not surprisingly, many of these steps have striking parallels with our life and with how, looking back at what belongs to our past, we can treasure those moments of learning so we can look forward with gratefulness and intention. We may even appreciate the dark days in the past, because the joyful colours of today are standing out so well...

Aug 28, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Reduce corporate work stress and anxiety

Are you stressed at work? Are you running the whole time in a corporate role? Then this episode is for you. Meet fellow hypnotherapist and coach Edmund Ellison, who has coached & hypnotised hundreds of people so they could let go of stress and anxiety. He helps his clients to live life on their terms and achieve their goals using his C.L.E.A.R Impact model. In our interview we discuss the causes and effects of stress and anxiety at work and how they are reflected in our daily life. Edmund al...

Aug 21, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Increase your confidence and self esteem today

Did you know that 60-80% of people are estimated to suffer from low self esteem? In this episode I will share 8 signs that your confidence is low, and 10 actionable tips you can use right away to create and increase a healthy self esteem. Some typical behaviours that show there is an issue might even surprise you, but psychology studies have consistently shown that whatever the reason that has caused low self esteem, the effects of it spread 180 degrees into all areas of our life. Hint: it has a...

Aug 14, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Perinatal anxiety - fearing that everything will go wrong

What's the difference between the natural motherly concern that the embryo or baby is fine, and a relentless worry focus on what can possibly go wrong? Future mums consider many things: their health and the health of their baby economic aspects related to loss of earnings sleep issues weight management existing emotional issues medication relationships And the list never ends! In fact some women will develop anxiety and even have panic attacks as their pregnancy progresses. In this episode I wil...

Aug 07, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Episode 103 'Listening with the intent of understanding'

I've been researching a bit more about clean communication, and in this episode I will share the six aspects of black and white thinking. This is a typical situation when we just listen to our drums, ignore others and any evidence we might possibly have got something wrong. Aside from the basic morals about of life, death, violence, etc where it's quite clear what is good, in many occasions we can expand our knowledge and understanding by taking some time to listen to the other side. It's not al...

Aug 01, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Could you possibly be always right? The confirmation bias surprise

Do our beliefs affect how we perceive reality? Is it possible that we see what we want to see and ignore what doesn't fit our existing views? In this episode I start by drawing conclusions from a Yale study (link provided below). The study shows that even people who were excellent at maths, when given data on a subject about which they held an opinion opposite to the conclusion of the study, they drew the wrong mathematical conclusion. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2319992 ...

Jul 24, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Video-making: six behaviours that turn off your audience and how to avoid them

What makes you lose interest in a video and move on to the next before it's finished? Maybe the content is not what you were looking for, the speaker is waffling and never gets to the point, or you dislike his voice. In this episode I will go through six of the many behaviours that cause issues. I wil also give you six pointers that will keep you on track for a pleasant, informative and focused presentation. Feel free to add your notes and comments and to share this episode with a friend! Did yo...

Jul 17, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Why healthy communication matters

*** Celebrating our 100th episode! *** What's the difference between being a critical thinker and being a critical listener? Does our communication style affect our personal, social and business life? You bet it does! In this interview with fellow podcaster Jen Furlong - the Founder and CEO of Communication TwentyFourSeven, we find out how to listen and in which settings we need to set aside the need for 'factual evidence' and our inner critical listener. Jen is the author of "Mini-Handbook for ...

Jul 10, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Why an accountability partner can get you unstuck

You have clear values and goals, a strategy and a written plan, a clear and healthy mind, yet every day you are avoiding important tasks that would be taking you to your outcome - if you could JUST focus on them and get started! This is when the opportunity arises to work with an accountability partner. In this episode I will describe ten positive things that may happen when we are accountable to someone else, and the five main types of people who are well suited to help you. Accountability part...

Jul 03, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 99

How to add emotion to your amazing video

Stirring emotions is a powerful way of inspiring people to watch, share and like your video. Give them content that makes them think about great principles. In this episode I will give you 6 proven ways of creating those magic moments when the viewer feels something and desires to do take action. Did you enjoy this episode and would like to share some love? 💜 Hit that like button and subscribe! 👫 Share the episode with a friend. 🎧 Listen or watch all the way through. 🙋‍♀️ Add a comment, sugg...

Jun 27, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Creating excellent content for your videos

Creating content that resonates with the client and you are passionate about is a must when you plan your videos. In this episode I will outline the 6 aspects you might want to consider as you design your presentation. Thinking ahead of the type of client you serve, his needs, what he resonates with and how your message will come across will give you a better product, ensure greater impact and ultimately create a healthy connection with the people you want to help. Did you enjoy this episode and...

Jun 20, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Your video production plan

How do you actually record a video in a few steps? Is it too confusing? I have simplified the process so that anyone can get started immediately! We will talk about: position of equipment, background, lighting, outfits editing and summarising the content you will draw inspiration from. The secret is to keep things simple! Because if they are not, you will never find the energy to repeat a long and complicated experience. Did you enjoy this episode and would like to share some love? 💜 Hit that l...

Jun 12, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 86

How to plan your video in eight steps

We continue to streamline in eight simple steps how to further plan our video. A video is a great way of showing what your business is about. Asking yourself the right questions will allow the message you crafted to reach the right audience, resonate with their mind and needs, and make them feel the desire to take action. Let me know what else you would like to talk about so we can add it in the next episodes! Did you enjoy this episode and would like to share some love? 💜 Hit that like button ...

Jun 06, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 95

How to get started on making videos, from concept to production, with no overwhelm

If you feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of steps you need to get started on video making, here is a simplified process that will guide you from concept to mindset, your message and your reasons for doing this. Before rushing to get specialist equipment, embarking in a 6 month video production or editing course, or reading a whole book on content marketing, you need to nail down a few essentials that will determine your focus and direction, and ultimately your success. Let me know if there is...

May 29, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Twenty anxiety driven obstacles to your video making

In this new series of episodes I will talk about a different form of anxiety: the fear of cameras (and of course videocameras). I will share with you 20+ reasons that are stopping us from using them to our own benefit. As you know, making videos is extremely useful for communicating your message in a powerful way - whether it's a message for your own family or something that will explain how your product or service can help others. With videos you can build trust, become familiar and memorable, ...

May 23, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Are you broken? You can do more than survive: you can thrive.

We all agree that sadly life may bring to some chronic illness, accidents, divorce, loss, betrayal or poverty. As a consequence, we might feel broken and lose purpose. We might not even know who we are, why we are here, and what's the point in trying to get something good in our life. We might feel depressed and suicidal. Or....we might reach for help. We can start therapy, visualise and build a good future, a better life, and not only survive, but thrive. In this heartfelt interview with hypnot...

May 18, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 92

'It's my parents' fault' - and now what?

Despite the fact that we are undoubtely the product of our environment, upbringing, genetics and many other factors, a good initial step to create our future is to stop blaming our parents for their actions. Yes, parents make mistakes, some more grave and serious than others. And will do the same when we grow up: it's part of life. However, how helpful is it to rest on those negative memories to justify our lack of action? How long can we live in the past? 'I am like this because my parents did ...

May 02, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Study and exams help - FREE hypnotic recording

Are you preparing for exams? Or maybe you are looking for help when you study, so you can be at peak form? This week I am giving you a FREE hypnotic recording that will help you to: Relax Sleep better Wake up refreshed Desire healthy foods that help concentration Be focused Develop a positive mindset Retain information Keep calm under pressure ...and much more! Simply press 'play' before you go to sleep, and enjoy! Feel free to share this recording with anyone who would like some help with study...

Apr 24, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Episode 89: Human design: is it for you?

In our quest for knowledge we present you Melissa, who runs Guided Life By Design. She explains the basics of Human Design, a holistic system that aims to help people recognise their innate gifts and traits, so that they can be who they truly came here to be - which is the less complicated road to living their dream life.

Apr 17, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Episode 88: Addiction: first steps to recovery

Whether it's binge eating, drinking, drug use, smoking or gambling, addiction can be treated using many methods, including hypnosis and NLP. In this introductory session I will discuss the first steps that lead us out of the vicious cycle of doing something damaging for us, feeling guilty, hiding, and doing it again because we are ashamed of ourselves and think we are a failure. It all starts with our thinking patterns...

Apr 10, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 88
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