myths

Over-Simplified Science Results in More Failing Habits | #62

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In this podcast episode, I share my frustration with the myth about how long it takes to change your habits to work towards a goal. Science is always simplified to share its messages with the non-scientific, but this arbitrary time limit only sets us up to fail. || LINKS MENTIONED|| ⁠⁠⁠– Want to know more about me taking the business full time? Check out the Work-Life Balance Diaries playlist here,… Read More »Over-Simplified Science Results in More Failing Habits | #62

How to Listen to the Lessons of Nature’s Ways | #61

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In this podcast episode, I explore the lessons that Nature teaches us, which remind us to take our time. As humans, we fight so many of our instincts, but even in this modern society, releasing ourselves to the natural chaos that Nature follows – the laws of Physics and science – connects us more deeply with the experience of human spiritual connection. || LINKS MENTIONED|| ⁠⁠⁠– Want to know more… Read More »How to Listen to the Lessons of Nature’s Ways | #61

Why the Gift of Functioning Actually Harms Our Reinvention | #58

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In today’s episode, I talk a bit about my understanding of ‘functioning’ from my mental health training, the myth of high-functioning and over-functioning, and my own personal experience of how society perceives functioning levels and disability. When we are made to feel broken when we don’t “function”, it’s a huge block to reinventing ourselves when we don’t understand the impact of that word, or how pushing ourselves can be harmful.… Read More »Why the Gift of Functioning Actually Harms Our Reinvention | #58

Staying Rooted in Reality when Setting Expectations | #59

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Setting goals often involves setting expectations – we’ll do X, and it will feel like Y, giving us outcome Z. Yet, our sense of time, our sense of progress, is something humans seem to find particularly tricky to plan for. Particularly in the self-development field, the idea of XYZ leading to a set path is that is unrealistic and therefore sets many of us up to feel like we’ve failed.… Read More »Staying Rooted in Reality when Setting Expectations | #59

Breaking the Hidden Stigma of ‘Changing Your Mind’ | #60

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In this podcast episode, I do a bit of a deep dive into the taboo of changing our minds, confirmation bias and stereotyping, and the lack of ‘trust’ for those of us who reinvent our identities. Our human curiosity, growth, and love of learning are superpowers we should never let go of. When science clearly gives us new information, remaining open and curious instead of trusting stereotypes and confirmation bias… Read More »Breaking the Hidden Stigma of ‘Changing Your Mind’ | #60