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Monday Mindset

Daisy Brackenhalldaisybrackenhall.podbean.com
Start your week off on a positive note with us as we share insights and strategies that can make a difference. Each week one of us will share something we have watched, listened to or read that we found inspiring, motivational, interesting, or thought-provoking with each other and you. Our hope is that some of these ideas will inspire you to give them a try in your own lives or incorporate into your mindset to boost your mood and wellbeing - maybe even to change your life!
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Episodes

Comparison: Admiration, Reverence, Envy, Jealousy, Schadenfreude, Freudenfreude (REPLAY)

While Daisy and Terri take a summer break, we hope you will enjoy a replay of half of the episodes (it turns out they recorded 8 in total!) discussing Brené Brown’s book, Atlas of the Heart . Episode #272 (#102) In our second week in a series of episodes (don’t know how many yet!) discussing Brené Brown’s new book, Atlas of the Heart. Terri joins in with a discussion of the issues with social comparison and how it may keep us stuck in less positive moods and states. You can learn to be someone w...

Aug 18, 202525 min

Stress, Overwhelm, Anxiety, and Fear (REPLAY)

While Daisy and Terri take a summer break, we hope you will enjoy a replay of half of the episodes (it turns out they recorded 8 in total!) discussing Brené Brown’s book, Atlas of the Heart . Episode #271 (#101) This is the start of a series of episodes (don’t know how many yet!) discussing Brené Brown’s new book, Atlas of the Heart. Daisy kicks us off with a dive into the first chapter and shares some of Brene’s entertaining anecdotes from her time working through college in a busy restaurant t...

Aug 11, 202529 min

Summer Catch-Up

Episode #270 This week, Daisy and Terri have a quick catch-up before taking some time out for a summer break. Never fear though, the episodes will keep coming in the form of some replays. Have a wonderful rest of your summer. 💛 Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this episode , please leave us a review on iTunes or whichever platform you listen on. It really helps new people hear about...

Aug 04, 202526 min

Kwik Tips to Memorize Info While Listening to Audio Books

Episode #269 In this week’s episode, Terri shares some Kwik tips on helping yourself to remember what you need to hold onto while listening to audio books or podcasts. She shares from Kwik Brain Podcast: How To Memorize Information When You can’t Write it Down. https://www.jimkwik.com/podcasts/how-to-memorize-information-when-you-cant-write-it-down-with-jim-kwik/ Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed ...

Jul 28, 202526 minEp. 269

The Sober Diaries

Episode #268 This week, Daisy shares a book she listened to recently called The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley. She found the book entertaining, inspirational, and educational. What’s not to like?! Anyone about to embark on the challenge of giving up an addiction for the first or umpteenth time will find this book useful and helpful, especially, of course, if that addiction is alcohol. You can find all of Clare’s books (Daisy also mentions the three novels she read too), her blog, Mummy was a Sec...

Jul 21, 202535 minEp. 268

Dopamine: Ways to Reset and Rebalance

Episode #267 In this week’s episode, Terri shares about the ways to help reset and rebalance your dopamine levels so that you are less driven by this happy chemical that costs you so much energy, time, and progress toward goals. She shares the second class from Try This: How to reset your brain’s reward system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgTs6BAZ5dY&list=PL8QBkS_wk32XgA4USPAt7AhxydGSiFl5-&index=24 Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://...

Jul 14, 202534 minEp. 267

Does Optimal Health Start With Our Feet?

Episode #266 This week, Daisy shares an episode from the Diary of a CEO Podcast about the importance of foot health. The Foot Specialist: Your Toes Can Predict If You’ll Die Early! This Will Fix Plantar Fasciitis! https://youtu.be/CMzEnLkS2rQ?si=5dC6sQvDaWPYU4e7 Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this episode , please leave us a review on iTunes or whichever platform you listen on. It ...

Jul 07, 202537 minEp. 266

Follow-Up to Exciting Updates!

Episode #265 This week, Daisy and Terri follow up on their updates from a couple of weeks ago. Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this episode , please leave us a review on iTunes or whichever platform you listen on. It really helps new people hear about the podcast. Connect with and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube: https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetFB https://bit.ly/MondayMind...

Jun 30, 202534 minEp. 265

Dopamine: Too Much Feel-Good Chemical

Episode #264 In this week’s episode, Terri shares about the feel good chemical of dopamine and how our constant seeking of it through our use of devices can lead to a deficit. She shares the first of four classes from Try This: This is Your Brain on Dopamine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvSaumNaszc&list=PL8QBkS_wk32XgA4USPAt7AhxydGSiFl5-&index=23 The Diary of a CEO Podcast episode Daisy mentioned: Dopamine Expert: Doing This Once A Day Fixes Your Dopamine! What Alcohol Is Doing To Yo...

Jun 23, 202525 minEp. 264

The Impact of Alcohol on Our Mental and Physical Health

Episode #263 This week, Daisy shares an episode from the Diary of a CEO Podcast about the impact alcohol has on our physical and metal health, as well as some really interesting insights about how we think about addiction and the language we use to describe it. The Dopamine Doctor: What Alcohol Is Doing To Our Brains! Control Your Dopamine! https://youtu.be/Fg7U-BhiZGE?si=73fuf9gAP2WCqguO Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPa...

Jun 16, 202536 minEp. 263

Exciting Updates!

Episode #262 This week, Daisy and Terri share some exciting updates about things that have been going on in their lives. Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this episode , please leave us a review on iTunes or whichever platform you listen on. It really helps new people hear about the podcast. Connect with and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube: https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetFB...

Jun 09, 202528 minEp. 262

Doing Unambitious Steps to Build Habits

Episode #261 In this week’s episode, Terri shares from a podcast she listened to that focused on how doing a “better than nothing” or minimal effort behavior and accepting being bad at doing something can be effective in building habits. Hear what she learned in listening to TEDx Shorts: The 1-Minute Secret To Forming A New Habit. https://youtu.be/EvGkSEuWtaI?si=1lsvyF8xDGXJaeJN Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If y...

Jun 02, 202524 minEp. 261

Mastering Metabolism

Episode #260 This week, Daisy returns (yet again) to a subject she keeps learning more about, but is yet to start doing - strength training. And, yes, she was a little sneaky with the title of the episode to get another strength-training topic under the radar! She shares an episode of The Dr. Tyna Show where Dr Tyna talks to Sal Di Stefano about why building muscle is so important. EP. 174: The Proven Way to Build Muscle and Master Your Metabolism | Sal Di Stefano https://youtu.be/ciojGxSCZv8?si...

May 26, 202525 minEp. 260

Imperfect Episode - Embracing Our Imperfection

Episode #259 In this week’s episode, Terri shares her take-aways from an episode that encourages us all to become more accepting of our imperfections and not expect that we should be more perfect in order to feel valued. Listen to her discussion of The Happiness Lab: How To Embrace Imperfection https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos/how-to-embrace-imperfection Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMinds...

May 19, 202521 minEp. 259

A Hidden Form of Depression

Episode #256 This week, Daisy shares an episode from one of her favourite podcasts, Kwik Brain . In it, the guest, Dr Judith Joseph, talks about high-functioning depression and her 5 Vs that help address it. Dr Judith Joseph’s book is called High Functioning Depression: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy. Overworking? You May Be Depressed! with Dr Judith Joseph https://youtu.be/d2PdC1OTARY?si=1cF7MQ0CvdyoJyg4 Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on ...

May 12, 202524 minEp. 258

Having An Accountability Buddy

Episode #257 In this week’s episode, Terri shares something that can help everyone—having support via accountability buddies. She sums up the take-aways from Life Kit: How A Buddy System Can Help You Reach Your Goals. https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1223358007 Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this episode , please leave us a review on iTunes or whichever platform you listen on. It re...

May 05, 202523 minEp. 257

The Pleasure of Random Conversations

Episode #256 This week, Daisy shares a new (to her) podcast called Strangers on a Bench in which the host, Tom Rosenthal, talks to “random bench-dwellers” in various London parks. Episode 17 - Cold Water and The Edge https://youtu.be/UXVlwA_6u70?si=Ndqo9lSBLjnXDlsj YouTube video telling you about the podcast: https://youtu.be/Qkx9iTSm1Kw?si=J5r1VF36WWCVxtLD Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listen...

Apr 28, 202523 minEp. 256

How To Make Decisions

Episode #255 In this week’s episode, Terri shares a few tips and thoughts based on her listening to TED Talk Shorts: 3 ways to make better decisions - by thinking like a computer | Tom Griffiths. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mLQFm3wEfw Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this episode , please leave us a review on iTunes or whichever platform you listen on. It really helps new people...

Apr 21, 202532 minEp. 255

What We Could Learn From the Japanese Way of Eating

Episode #254 This week, Daisy shares some takeaways from a book called Magic Pill by Johann Hari, in particular the chapter about Japan and what we could learn from their approach to food, diet, and lifestyle. The podcast episode Daisy mentioned was from Steven Bartlett’s podcast, The Diary of a CEO . https://youtu.be/0YMnHNIuK3M?si=cTHlIpTAdRvlQPSp Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to t...

Apr 14, 202531 minEp. 254

What Else We’ve Been Listening To: Part 2!

Episode #253 This week, Terri and Daisy continue the conversation they started last week. This time Daisy shares a music video and Terri shares another book. Terri’s book is Finish by Jon Acuff Daisy’s video is Neurologist Reacts to Disturbed’s 'Sound of Silence’ https://youtu.be/0HgaTCwA5kY?si=wMllLYCfhods3tZr Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this episode , please leave us a review ...

Apr 07, 202524 minEp. 253

What Else We’ve Been Listening To!

Episode #252 This week, Terri and Daisy share some things they have been listening to or watching outside their usual research for Monday Mindset. Daisy’s two podcast episodes with guest Dr Vonda Wright: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett The Healthy Ageing Doctor: Doing This For 30s Will Burn More Fat Than A Long Run! Dr Vonda Wright https://youtu.be/D6wTuogebU8?si=Kqax5zcrTCaj83Y- The Mel Robbins Podcast Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol https:/...

Mar 31, 202524 minEp. 252

Simplifying Small Talk

Episode #251 In this week’s episode, Terri shares some insights and tips about how to approach small talk with greater ease. She talks about The Jefferson Fisher Podcast: Never Struggle with Small-Talk Again. https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/podcast/never-struggle-with-small-talk-again-easy-tips-for-better-conversations Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this episode , please leave us a...

Mar 24, 202521 minEp. 251

The Importance of Reading for a Restful Life

Episode #250 This week, Daisy shares an episode from Kwik Brain about the importance of reading for a restful life. Listening to audio books is one of her favourite things to do, so she was thrilled to find out how great it is for her health and wellbeing! How Reading Emerged as the Most Effective Way for Restorative Rest with Claudia Hammond https://youtu.be/HrBQKjP8fAM?si=ASFQ7k9ZGYNhlFpp Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindset...

Mar 17, 202534 minEp. 250

Learning to Let Them + Let Me

Episode #249 In this week’s episode, Terri shares thoughts from a new theory she has been exploring in listening to several episodes of the Let Them Theory/The Messy Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/show/5WdkITmckzxsc1ypKzJaap Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this episode , please leave us a review on iTunes or whichever platform you listen on. It really helps new people hear about ...

Mar 10, 202524 minEp. 249

Combatting Keyboard Warriors

Episode #248 This week, Daisy shares another episode from Jim Kwik’s podcast, Kwik Brain . In this episode, Jim is joined by Dr Rein who talks about his findings from his research paper on the neurobiology of social behaviour and explains what might be going on with people who behave badly online. How to Overcome Your Social Media Addiction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBRiEzjEe8c Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon...

Mar 03, 202531 minEp. 248

Pruney Skin - Now You Know!

Episode #247 In this week’s episode, Terri shares a fun podcast episode called Short Stuff: Pruney Skin from Stuff You Should Know. The insight to why we get pruned skin can certainly lead to solving many other mysteries and curiosities! https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-stuff-you-should-know-26940277/episode/short-stuff-pruney-skin-203265764/ Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this ...

Feb 24, 202526 minEp. 247

Sleep, Drink, Breathe

Episode #246 Three things we do without thinking, but can we do them better so as to improve our health? This week, Daisy shares an episode of the Kwik Brain podcast where Jim chats to his guest, Dr Michael Breus (aka The Sleep Doctor), about his new book - Sleep, Drink, Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health - and they discuss ways in which we might improve these three fundamental functions. 3 Keys to Keep Your Health Strong Forever (YouTube) https://youtu.be/ZFhRncqnh-U?si=...

Feb 17, 202521 minEp. 246

Affirmations: Not Just WooWoo

Episode #245 In this week’s episode, Terri shares some evidence that shows using affirmations actually makes a difference. Learn how to use them as she share from two classes/episodes of Try This. Let your beliefs do the work https://youtu.be/U8Va3Eb9mG8?si=YPF9MS0FC_GzAFHN From ‘I want to be’ to… ‘I am’ https://youtu.be/Tw2GKRGSb-w?si=PMuf4ORRrHhc-4wt Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening t...

Feb 10, 202525 minEp. 245

Design Your Dream Life With a Vision Board

Episode #244 This week, Daisy shares a Bitesize episode from Rangan Chatterjee’s podcast, Feel Better, Live More , with guest Dr Tara Swart. She talks about how using images and vision boards can really help you get the life you dream of. BITESIZE | How to Design Your Perfect Life | Dr Tara Swart https://drchatterjee.com/bitesize-how-to-design-your-perfect-life/ Full episode: How to Open Your Mind and Change Your Life with Dr Tara Swart https://drchatterjee.com/how-to-open-your-mind-and-change-y...

Feb 03, 202526 minEp. 244

Becoming Less Cynical

Episode #243 In this week’s episode, Terri and Daisy discuss their thoughts about whether people can change, cynicism, and hopeful skepticism. Terri introduces some thoughts from listening to an episode of How To Be a Better Human, titled How To Be Less Cynical. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sUfDDsHzgamC6gC0CP6uR Please consider helping us make more episodes by supporting Daisy on Patreon. https://bit.ly/MondayMindsetPatreon If you have enjoyed listening to this episode , please leave us a r...

Jan 27, 202535 minEp. 243
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