Being Human

#285 Finding Purpose After a Near-Death Experience - with Licia Sky

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This week, I speak with Licia Sky, a highly regarded trauma educator and Co-Founder with Bessel van der Kolk of the Trauma Research Foundation.
In the midst of experiencing severe domestic abuse, at age twelve, Licia attempted suicide, resulting in a near-death experience. From this out-of-body moment, she received a clear message that she had an important purpose in life.  
It led her on an extraordinary path into bodywork, the arts and now her role as a pioneering researcher and educator.
We discuss:
The gift of nearly dying
Breaking the mould of 'bodywork'
Artistic expression as therapy
Meditation for healing
How MDMA isn't just for raving
Links:Licia's WebsiteThe Trauma Research Foundation

#284 How To Improve Your Life Daily - with Doug Fleener

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This week, I speak with Doug Fleener, a business advisor, coach, author, and keynote speaker, also known as The Daily Performance Expert.As hero's journey arcs go, Doug takes some beating, from a former addict bankrupting his family business to a successful businessman and coach.Doug has brilliantly developed the recovery mantras of 'Keep it in The Day' and 'Keep It Simple Stupid' into a philosophy for life and business. I personally spent many years in 12-step recovery and benefitted enormously from the 'wisdom of the rooms', so this one is close to my heart.We talk:
Waking up after blacking out on a flight to Hawaii
Bankrupting the family business
Getting sober and learning to keep it the day
Applying the principles of recovery to business
Practising relentless simplicity
Links:Doug's WebsiteThe Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life) - The BookListen here, or watch here.

#283 Emotional Healing: Finding Resilience in Difficult Times - with Tian Dayton

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This week, I speak with Tian Dayton, PhD, a psychologist, prolific author with over fifteen published books and developer of the Relationship Trauma Repair programme.
This brilliant conversation explores the themes of resilience, emotional healing, therapy, and personal growth while emphasising the significance of finding outlets for emotions, connecting with others, and being heard and understood. Tian emphasises the importance of self-reflection, emotional literacy, and support in navigating life's challenges.
We talk:
Growing up with an alcoholic dad
Getting conscious at 14
The fight with her husband that changed it all
Learning to feel
The power of sociometrics
Links:Tian's WebsiteTian's Books

#282 Mind-Shaping Strategies for a More Fulfilling Life - with Ryan A Bush

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This week, I speak with Ryan A Bush, a philosopher, author and co-founder of Designing The Mind.With a design background, Ryan uses the metaphor of individuals having their own psychological software that they can design for a more fulfilling life. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing virtues and understanding our strengths to unlock our true potential while challenging the conventional notion of the importance of meaning in our lives.
 
We talk:
Why to not let go of your ego
How depression might be serving you
Why self-approval, not self-esteem, is the key
Living the good life
Why not to live your purpose
Links:Designing The MindRyan's Books

#281 The Art of Being Authentic - with T. Mark Meyer

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This week, I speak with T. Mark Meyer, author of 'The Art of Being Authentic', and advocate for authenticity in our lives and cultures.
Mark's story is a dramatic example of following your purpose. Mark walked away from riches and status as the CEO of a successful start-up to follow a calling to lead a more intentional life. His transformative epiphany became the catalyst for his ambitious mission: to illuminate the pathway to authenticity for people everywhere.
We talk:
Finding authenticity
What it means to be authentic
Understanding intention
Trauma and intention
Purposeful living
Links:T. Mark's WebsiteThe Art of Being Authentic - The Book

#280 Leading With Love - with Glenn Akramoff

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This week, I speak with Glenn Akramoff, team building consultant and the author of The Human Centered Team.
Glenn led an extraordinary public career, starting as a maintenance worker and rising to City Manager. Experiencing the tragic loss of two work colleagues during his climb to the top led him to re-appraise what it means to be a leader.
We talk:
Showing love in leadership
Gaining trust and permission to lead
Building a 'communication culture'
Surfacing 'hidden rules' of culture
The issue with rolling out change programmes on a schedule
Links:Glenn's WebsiteThe Human Centered Team - The Book

#279 The Learn-It-All Leader - with Damon Lembi

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This week I speak with Damon Lembi, a working CEO, leadership expert and author of "The Learn-It-All Leader." Lembi explores the mindset and traits that distinguish exceptional leaders in our rapidly changing world. 
Drawing from extensive research and real-world examples, he explores the concept of continuous learning as a cornerstone of effective leadership. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, curiosity, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. 
We talk:
The importance of learning agility
The "trust tax" in business
How humility requires confidence
Dealing with imposter syndrome
Purposeful awfulizing
Links:Damon's WebsiteThe Learn-It-All Leader - The Book
 

#278 Electric Body - with Eileen Day McKusick

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This week's guest is Eileen Day McKusick, a trailblazing researcher in the realm of electric health and author of Electric Body, Electric Health. Eileen unveils the fascinating connection between sound, frequency, and the human body in this extraordinary conversation. We explore the enigma of our energetic bodies and probe a potent approach to wellness based on a very different understanding of physics.
Plus, get a front-row seat to a live Biofield Tuning session in this electrifying episode.
We discuss:
Our plasma bubble
Aether and healing at a distance
Initiating self-healing with sound
The geometry of natural law 
Why sound healing works so quickly
Links:Eileen's WebsiteElectric Body, Electric Health - The Book

#277 Expressive Arts Therapy - with Cathy Malchiodi

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Join me this week as I chat with world-renowned art therapist and author, Cathy Malchiodi, about the transformative power of art therapy. Art therapy can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood and emotional regulation, boost self-confidence and self-esteem, enhance problem-solving and communication skills, and even alleviate symptoms of trauma and PTSD.We can also use the principles in day-to-day coaching and interaction with others.We talk:
Learning the ropes in a women's shelter
Getting out of the therapist's chair
Expression not creativty
Journaling and the immune system
How we can all use expression to self-regulate
Links:Cathy's WebsiteTrauma And Expressive Arts Therapy - The Book

#276 Power Barometer - with Josefine Campbell

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This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Josefine Campbell - executive coach, ju-jitsu champion, and author of 'Power Barometer.' Discover how Josefine's insights on managing personal energy levels can lead to business success using a unique tool called the power barometer.In our conversation, we delved into the importance of taking responsibility for your energy levels and their direct impact on team performance. Learn practical strategies and techniques to harness your personal energy for optimal success.
Highlights include:
Balancing Time, Cost, Quality, and Energy
The power of Body Awareness
"Grazing trauma" for inner release
Lessons from using ju-jitsu in the dark
Breaking the stress cycle
Links:Josefine's WebsitePower Barometer - The Book