Today on the show we're talking about the concept of survival bias. What does that mean? It's what successful happen to fall into occasionally when they reach a level of success and start sharing advice with others. This means they may start ignoring certain aspects that led to their success and trying to pass that off as the only way to succeed. It can have negative effects as it can make you feel inadequate when you don't reach the same level of success quickly. Get set for a realtalk episode ...
Jul 10, 2018•26 min
Today on the show we talk about failure and all of the emotional components that come with it. For most part, failure is a very emotional experience for ourselves and those around us. We experience shame, sadness, depression and defeat at the hands of failure but when it's all said and done it helps us most to look at failure as a means for us to move forward. Failure provides us with feedback for what we've just experienced in order to learn from it. Knowing this phrase "Failure is Feedback" ca...
Jul 09, 2018•21 min
Today on the show I talk about coaching versus therapy. What's the difference between the two? How can one be more helpful than the other? Therapy is important for assessing your mental state and making sense of the past while coaching can be an important aspect of moving forward when you're feeling stuck. Like most things it is up to the individual and their personal needs. So sit on the couch and let it all out on the latest episode of DOPEamine! More episodes: http://www.dopeamine.life Suppor...
Jul 06, 2018•23 min
Today on the show we're talking about individualism. What does it take to be your own person? Does that always involve being the lone wolf? The short answer is no, you can be a part of a group or community and still be an individual but it's a matter of determining whether or not that community is true to your values and gives you the opportunities you're looking for. I talk a little about The Rachel Divide and how that influenced this discussion. Grab your closest friends and join me for the la...
Jul 05, 2018•20 min
Today on the show we talk about injuries can have a long term mental health affect if not taken care of. I mostly talk about my experience with my Achilles injury and how that's had an affect on my health, my perception of myself, my energy level, what I do and how I take care of myself. Sit down for this one, I know I did and join me for this hobbling along episode of DOPEamine! More episodes: http://www.dopeamine.life Support Group: http://www.dopeamine.group Podcast Course: http://cnote.think...
Jul 03, 2018•24 min
Today on the show I talk about working with a partner to improve your weaknesses (and strengths). That means working with your relationship partner, business partner, coach or therapist to assess your personal development journey and gain some perspective from someone else on how you can grow as a person. For me, that has been improving my emotional state and being more empathetic to others. To be honest, other people's emotions are my least favorite thing in the world. They're frustrating and f...
Jul 02, 2018•24 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about the concept that I've been developing called "Holistic Cognition." It's meant as a way for someone like me, who doesn't have a faith and doesn't really agree with the current labeling of spirituality as anything I personally resonate with. So, throughout the show I talk about my relationship with religion, how it has been difficult for me to grasp and respect throughout my life and how it is now something that I've been able to apply to my life in ways th...
Jun 29, 2018•40 min
Today on the show I'm talking about the personal aspect of personal development. Meaning, that it is your personal responsibility to foster you're own growth. One of the key items that I talk about on this is taking personal responsibility for your emotions, your reactions, your environment and every aspect of your life that you can. So today, that is all going to translate into your personal development journey. That means researching items in ways that you know how, learning to ask the right q...
Jun 28, 2018•26 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about ADHD misconceptions. Like many conditions, there is a public perception that often gets in the way of progress from a societal perspective but also hinders individual growth. Some people may oppose a diagnosis because of the public perception, for example. So I wanted to talk about ADHD in particular because it is an avenue that I'm personally starting to explore as I dive further into my personal development journey. A lot of things match up for me. So, ...
Jun 26, 2018•29 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about Humility and how it's especially important on our self development journey. Many aspects of self-development will teach you how to be confident but it can be easy to overlook how helpful it is to keep some of the confidence in-check in a healthy way. That means asking yourself questions and considering that what you know is all that you know. There will always been new information out there and it is important to be receptive to that new information to gr...
Jun 25, 2018•19 min
Let's talk about "hustle" and all that it means. There is a bit of confusion about what hustle even means and why there is some disdain towards it. But I don't believe that all hustle is bad but there is plenty about hustle that isn't good and can be detrimental to your mental health. Let's talk about what to consider when applying a hustle mindset to your life and considering whether or not it's something you even need in your life. Let's put on our boots and get to walkin' on this episode of D...
Jun 22, 2018•16 min
We're not only talk about mental health on this show but occasionally we discuss business and what it takes to reach people. So, today I wanted to give a quick tip to listeners and share with the Anchor community how you can get started on that podcast without worrying too much about all of the little details. Just go do the thing! More episodes: http://www.dopeamine.life Podcast Course: http://cnote.thinkific.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemical...
Jun 21, 2018•5 min
You know how it goes as a creator, an artist, or a public persona...there are going to be haters if you're good enough at something. That's just what happens as you start to gain notoriety for the thing that you're doing but since you may not have any experience with it...what do you do? How you approach handling those types of people without being a jerk, hiding any feedback and truth from your audience, or letting it put you into a depressive spiral? I talk about the different kind of feedback...
Jun 21, 2018•22 min
Today on the show I've got Victoria Teasdale with me talking about her work as an empowerment coach. She helps people determine which areas they're struggling and works with them to improve in areas of communication, sensory, physical, cognitive, and emotional types of growth. She has seen her own difficulties growing and is using what she has learned in her journey to help others. We talk about creating a living document, not living within a box, unique strength, her battle with Aspergers as we...
Jun 20, 2018•49 min
Today on the show we talk about insignificance. Specifically the feeling of "Why does anything matter?" to which I ask "Why does anything have to matter?" It's a tricky questions and a tricky conversation but I've been dealing with the depths of purpose, reality and my mental health for over 20 years, so I've got a thing or two to share on the topic. Buckle up, cause it's a bumpy ride but by the time it's over you should feel a sense of letting a lot of that heaviness go and just be able to have...
Jun 19, 2018•27 min
Today on the show we're talking about breaking the cycle of abuse. It's an episode focused on helping former abusers understanding how they can stop being an abuser and also not be susceptible to abuse themselves. I specifically talk about it in the context of romantic relationships but it can apply to family or work dynamics as well, in some cases. I talk about how romantic relationships are about 3 entities, not 2...you, your partner and the relationship. I talk a bit about control and how tha...
Jun 18, 2018•27 min
On this special episode of DOPEamine we talk about Father's day and what it means to me as a father who is away from his son, some of the stigma associated and how we can continue to be better men even as we face the challenges of fatherhood. I've been lucky enough to learn how to be a grown man through personal examples and through my personal self-development journey. I also just watched Tony Robbins' "I'm not your guru" so naturally I was a bit inspired. Let's lace up our boots, set up some e...
Jun 18, 2018•28 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk a heavy but important topic: Celebrity Deaths. With the recent passing of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, the internet is agape with the shock of frustration of losing two important people in the world. With that frustration comes additional frustrations from the responses from the crowd. From the ignorant to the unhelpful, we breakdown the different types of responses and how even you can have an impact on your immediate support system. The point of this show...
Jun 15, 2018•28 min
Today on the show let's talk about introversion. What does it really mean to be an introvert? How does it affect your energy and your mental health? I talk a bit about the stigma surrounding many introverts and the variety of introverts that exist. We also talk a bit about extroverts and how they can be misunderstood as well. I wanted to talk about introverts specifically because much of world seems to have a more natural understanding of extroverts but introverts remains either a mystery or mis...
Jun 14, 2018•25 min
Today I've had the honor and pleasure to speak with my new friend Courtney Blair. We talk about her business Zippy Content, how it came to be and how she's a natural when it comes to connecting people. She shares a bit of her story as to how she started the business, how she's planning to grow, and we get a cameo from her most adorable daughter. This was a fun casual episode about podcasting and connecting people to the podcasting world. If you're a podcaster or aspiring podcaster, this episode ...
Jun 13, 2018•31 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about Thinking and Feeling. I wanted to talk about this concept in abstract terms but mentions of Myers-Briggs does come up. It's the inspiration for this episode. Thinking and Feeling is often thought of Thinking vs. Feeling. Thinking being in reference to analytical thinking and Feeling more focused on emotions. Often they are at odds but in this episode we talk about the difference along with how we bridge the gap to help ourselves think or feel a little bet...
Jun 12, 2018•26 min
Today on the show we're talking about emotional abuse, particular female to male emotional abuse. Much of what is said in this episode can apply to all matters of abuse but there are a few distinct differences when it comes from female to male. Men, in particular, face different challenges when it comes to lack of a support system, their own stigma, and pressure to keep the family unit together or wanting to maintain a sexual relationship. We talk about all of this and more on the next episode o...
Jun 11, 2018•20 min
Today on the show I talk about Honoring Mental Health in a Relationship. In it's most simplest terms, that's about respect and loving one another through every little difficult. Sometimes you have to set boundaries but remember that it's not about control, it's about putting checks and balances in place to make sure that you're cultivating the life and relationship that you want for each other. Speaking to one another about what you're dealing with is also important. We also talk about relations...
Jun 07, 2018•26 min
Today on the show I have world renowned hypnotist Marshall Sylver with me to talk about the launch of his program called CertaintyInc. He uses his abilities to help other unlock a sense of certainty within themselves to go after their dreams and ambitions. We have a lot of mental blockers in life and this is another avenue that many successful people have taken to explore what they never thought was possible. He's even translated that into his personally life, helping his wife feel no pain durin...
Jun 06, 2018•30 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about the concept of happiness. What is happiness? How do we approach happiness as individuals and a society? I don't think many of us have the most helpful perspective on happiness and that can send us into a very uncomfortable place. There's a lot to break down here so I hope you'll join me on this wonderfully cynical journey into the concept of "Happiness." You can hear more episodes of the show at http://www.dopeamine.life You can pick up the Podcast Course...
Jun 05, 2018•23 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about how we can use podcasting as a personal development tool. Podcasting isn't just about being fun and entertaining but through that process of becoming more entertaining we can learn a lot about ourselves. What we like, what we don't like, what don't we like about how we speak? What is the best way to connect with people? I've been able to use podcasting as a therapeutic tool, which has been very important to me. So I share that and more on this episode of ...
Jun 04, 2018•22 min
Just a quick update on the future of the show! Now 5 days a week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 01, 2018•4 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about educating others on your mental illness. That means openly discussing your boundaries and needs with those around you to better set yourself up for success during difficult times. We talk a bit about still handling your responsibilities and not using your mental health as excuse while also talking about how sharing your experience with those close to you is a means to battle stigma as well. Providing clarity can be a way of defending yourself against thos...
Jun 01, 2018•21 min
Today on this quick episode of DOPEamine, I wanted to talk about safe spaces. We have a group dedicated to creating a safe space for creatives to express their difficulties but that's not the only way to create a safe space. I talk about those details and why it's so important to have one. Join our group at http://www.dopeamine.group --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe...
May 31, 2018•8 min
Today on the show we have Ashley Sanders who has had her own YouTube and Facebook show for a long time focused on helping people innovate but is now transitioning into helping people become leaders through her Leadership Retreat called Camp Ashley. Ashley is a lot of fun to speak to and she's very open about who she is. She shares with us how she grew up in a family of leaders, how that rubbed off on her, her relationship with comedy, why she doesn't like marketing so much anymore and discusses ...
May 30, 2018•40 min
