Dopamine is associated with performing rewarding behaviours and at a time of easy access to literally anything we want, we are struggling with dopamine overload, which is contributing to our anxiety and general unhappiness. It also underpins many of our addictive behaviours. This book tells us how we can take back control over these dopamine sinks and restore balance in our lives.
Prof Rose Anne Kenny is an expert in gerontology and her new book tells us that 80% of our ageing is controllable, her book outlines the factors that we can actively control so that we can remain fit and healthier for far longer in our lives.
Aoife is an Associate professor in psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco, where she focuses on the effects of stress on our mind and body. https://profiles.ucsf.edu/aoife.odonovan
A dive into Logan Ury's new book all about how to date, both online and offline, full of lots of useful tips to help you meet your life partner.
A parable about pride and the fact that winning isn't everything.
A recap of some of the topics we have explored over the last two years, from the importance of sleep to embracing change to getting past fear.
The nature of your mindset can dictate how you approach life and whether or not you attain your goals. Carol Dweck's million-selling book Mindset, lays out for us the two types of mindsets, fixed and growth that are commonly seen, and gives us tips to help us foster the more preferable growth mindset.
The third and final part of our life lessons trilogy with life advice from Socrates , Sore Kierkegaard and more great minds.
The second of our mammoth Life Lessons Trilogy, lessons 17 to 33 from great minds like Confucious, Socrates and Plato.
The first 17 life lessons from a trilogy of 51 life lessons from the minds of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and Kierkegaard
Edith Eger is a remarkable woman, a survivor of astonishing trauma, we dive into her book and glean life lessons that helped her overcome and thrive.
Harbouring regret can be corrosive to our mental health. In this episode we discuss why and how we can overcome regret.
Emma Coogan helps people master their speaking skills, whether they have to give a presentation in work, a job interview or a speech at a wedding. She gives us some vital tips to help us prepare for and things to practise while we are giving that all important speech. You'll find Emma at : www.articulate.ie
In her book How to feel confident, Leil Lowndes gives lots of tips to help us banish our shyness personally, socially and professionally
One of the most popular self help books of all time is Richard Carlson's Stop Thinking Start Living. It is a brilliantly simple approach to tackling our propensity to think negative thoughts which in turn causes negative emotions. In this episode we loom at some of the main points of this incredibly useful book.
Alison Canavan is an International Motivational Speaker, a Transformational Coach, and an author. She also recently celebrated 7 years of sobriety. In this episode, Alison discusses the importance of connecting with the self, awareness, and transformation. Alison talks about her struggles with depression,, addiction, and her own recovery through transformation. https://alisoncanavan.com/ https://twitter.com/alicanavan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFyWtl2OVeUJvNp3LqsPbg https://www.instagram...
In this episode we look at some of the themes of Johann Hari's new book Stolen Focus. Did you know that every day, worldwide, Google alone interrupts people with alerts and notifications 11 BILLION times !!! As a result of these and other distractions our attention levels have plummeted and our focus is suffering.
Motivation can ebb and flow, but when it evades us it can be frustrating. In this episode we talk about some simple steps we can take to tap into our motivation when we most need it.
Delighted to bring you a conversation that I had with World Record holder Jasmine Harrison, who is the youngest woman to row the Atlantic Ocean solo, a journey of 3000 miles. She is extraordinary. www.rudderlymad.co.uk Instagram : @jasminerharrison Twitter: @rudderlymad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rudderlymad/
In this episode I am talking with Resilience and Embodiment coach Mira Rao, she tells us how we can build resilience to help us overcome challenges. We also discuss using our breath to calm our nervous system and poly vagal theory. You will find Mira : https://www.mirarao.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/MiraRaoCoaching/ https://www.instagram.com/miraraocoaching/
In this episode I give some daily hacks I find useful for life.
A dive into Clinical Psychologist Guy Winch's book Emotional First Aid, which gives us tools to treat a variety of psychological wounds, from rejection to rumination and guilt.
Why do we choke under pressure and what can we do to stop it happening?
In this episode we look at common obstacles that affect our concentration and what simple things we can do to enhance our focus.
Link to Dr Julie's book : https://amzn.to/3Ko9HVA In her new book Why has nobody told me this before?, Clinical psychologist and tik tok celebrity Dr Julie Smith draws on her years of experience as a mental health expert to spell out some life skills and tools we can use in our daily lives to boost our mental well-being.
Rules for life from some of the greatest minds who have seen it all before.
In this episode I talk with Prof Loretta Breuning about her book Habits of a happy brain in which she tells us some of the behaviours we can partake in that promote a happier brain.
What do Jeff Bezos, Vera Wang and Sarah Blakley have in common ?
There comes a pain, hassle or discomfort when embarking on a new task, when we examine why this is we can use our knowledge to our advantage and get more done.
Dr Joe Dispenza's book 'You are the placebo' is a fascinating look at our ability to use our minds to create desired outcomes. In thus episode we look at how we can change our thoughts, behaviours and actions for the better.
