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The Better Humans Project
Gregory Pfeiffer
31 episodes
3 months ago
A series of Podcasts that look at aspects of life on The Pale Blue Dot (aka our planet Earth). Thoughtful and thought-provoking, always looking to stimulate thought and to start a conversation. Stories and experiences from my life mixed with observations on life. Sometimes dark sometimes uncomfortable, often raw and honest. Questions are posed but not always answered. Much is looked at though the lens of the concept of our planet being just a Pale Blue Dot in space. This concept was originated by Author and Astronomer, the late Carl Sagan, and is based on a picture taken by the Voyager 1 Spacecraft that showed our planet as just a tiny pale blue dot caught in a ray of light. It highlighted the insignificance of us on a universal scale, and is a way of putting some of our behaviours into a perspective of our true place in the Universe. Lessons learned and lessons not learned, personal experiences, life observations. Hoping to make people reach out, start a conversation and to think a bit more about themselves and their behaviours.
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness
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A series of Podcasts that look at aspects of life on The Pale Blue Dot (aka our planet Earth). Thoughtful and thought-provoking, always looking to stimulate thought and to start a conversation. Stories and experiences from my life mixed with observations on life. Sometimes dark sometimes uncomfortable, often raw and honest. Questions are posed but not always answered. Much is looked at though the lens of the concept of our planet being just a Pale Blue Dot in space. This concept was originated by Author and Astronomer, the late Carl Sagan, and is based on a picture taken by the Voyager 1 Spacecraft that showed our planet as just a tiny pale blue dot caught in a ray of light. It highlighted the insignificance of us on a universal scale, and is a way of putting some of our behaviours into a perspective of our true place in the Universe. Lessons learned and lessons not learned, personal experiences, life observations. Hoping to make people reach out, start a conversation and to think a bit more about themselves and their behaviours.
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/31)
The Better Humans Project
Episode #20 - Don't Give Yourself Away
Learn why vulnerability is key to building stronger relationships, improving mental health, and fostering growth at work and in life. This video breaks down Brené Brown’s ideas on shame resilience and shows how opening up can lead to deeper trust, creativity, and connection. Discover practical steps to practice vulnerability with self-compassion and set healthy boundaries. 0:00 Introduction 1:00 What is Vulnerability 2:20 Vulnerability & Connection 4:00 Shame and Its Impact 5:30 Four Elements of Shame Resilience 7:30 Vulnerability in Relationships 10:00 Benefits at Work 14:00 Common Misconceptions 23:00 Practical Steps for Vulnerability 26:00 Closing ThoughtsPlease share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
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3 months ago
27 minutes 14 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Episode 19 - It's really hard to say that I'm sorry
This episode of The Better Humans Podcast answers the question, why is it so hard for some people to say sorry? Mentioned is: 0:00 John Wayne's line 0:15 Why apologizing is hard 2:25 Ego and self-image 4:11 Culture and power 6:00 Guilt vs shame 7:27 Shame resilience 8:39 The risk of apologizing 8:46 Nine parts of a good apology 10:23 How to practise apologising 13:27 Reframing saying sorry 14:30 Accepting an apology Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com References: https://positivepsychology.com/shame-resilience-theory/ https://www.harrietlerner.com/ https://www.cindyjobs.com/2020/05/19/harriet-lerner-the-nine-ingredients-of-a-good-apology/ https://brenebrown.com/art/harriet-lerner-and-brene-im-sorry-how-to-apologize-why-it-matters/ #sorry #resilience #thebetterhumansproject #podcast
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3 months ago
15 minutes 29 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 2 Episode 8 - Do You Know Where You're Going To?
In this episode of The Better Humans Podcast, the concept of Ikigai is discussed and how it can be used as a life compass to help give you a direction in life. The benefits of finding your ikigai are discussed. How to find your ikigai. Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
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7 months ago
12 minutes 58 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 2 Episode 7 - Can't help myself, bad habits
Understanding and Overcoming Self-Sabotage In this episode of The Better Humans Podcast, host Greg Pfeiffer explores why we develop self-sabotaging behaviours and maintain bad habits. He explains the concept of habits, how they form through repetition and reward, and why they're so hard to break. Cognitive dissonance and reinforcement theory are discussed as key reasons behind our tendency to cling to bad habits. Greg also provides insights on how to recognize and prevent emerging self-sabotaging behaviours, focusing on long-term growth and success over immediate gratification. Tune in for strategies and mindsets to help you become the best version of yourself. 00:00 Quirky Celebrity Habits 01:21 Introduction to The Better Humans Podcast 02:23 Understanding Habits 04:52 The Psychology Behind Bad Habits 05:02 Cognitive Dissonance and Self-Sabotage 08:09 Reinforcement Theory and Instant Gratification 09:31 The Impact of Bad Habits on Personal Growth 10:19 Strategies to Avoid Self-Sabotage 11:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com    https://mindhealth.com.au/cognitive-dissonance/#:~:text=Cognitive%20dissonance%20is%20the%20psychological,mind%20signals%20an%20internal%20imbalance. https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-dissonance-theory/ https://jamesclear.com/habit-triggers https://reclaim.ai/blog/habit-loop      
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7 months ago
13 minutes 1 second

The Better Humans Project
Series 2 Episode 6 - Communication Breakdown
In this episode of The Better Humans Podcast, Greg Pfeiffer dives into the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade to highlight a massive communication breakdown in history, before exploring why communication often fails in our personal lives. Learn about the key components of communication, common pitfalls from both the sender and receiver's perspectives, and practical strategies to improve your communication skills. Whether it's overcoming assumptions, emotional responses, or achieving active listening, this episode offers valuable tips to help you become a better communicator and build stronger relationships. Tune in and start your journey to better communication today! 00:00 The Charge of the Light Brigade: A Historical Fiasco 01:39 Welcome to The Better Humans Podcast 02:35 Understanding Communication: Key Elements and Types 06:28 Common Communication Pitfalls 13:32 Improving Communication in Personal Relationships 16:10 Practical Tips for Better Communication 17:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com   
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7 months ago
18 minutes 56 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 2 Episode 5 - Spit Out the Doubt
In this episode of the Better Humans Project podcast, host Greg Pfeiffer discusses ways to tackle self-doubt, a common obstacle that holds many back. He explores the causes, such as past failures, fear of judgment, imposter syndrome, comparison, perfectionism, lack of support, and low self-esteem. Pfeiffer provides actionable strategies to overcome self-doubt, including recognizing negative thoughts, focusing on progress over perfection, setting realistic goals, embracing failure, surrounding oneself with supportive people, practicing self-compassion, mindfulness, positive self-talk, and building self-awareness. Real-life examples illustrate how these strategies can lead to success and personal growth. Tune in to learn how to manage self-doubt and unlock your potential. 00:00 Michelangelo's Struggle with Self Doubt 01:04 Introduction to the Better Humans Project 02:14 Understanding Self Doubt 03:39 Causes of Self Doubt 06:31 Overcoming Self Doubt: Strategies and Tips 11:02 Real-Life Examples of Overcoming Self Doubt 13:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com  References https://www.betterup.com/blog/overcoming-self-doubt https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202205/how-to-overcome-self-doubt https://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/3979
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7 months ago
15 minutes 57 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 2 Episode 4 - How to Get Up Again.
In this episode of The Better Humans Podcast, the topic is recovering from setbacks. This is expressed in terms of adopting a Growth Mindset, as popularised by psychologist Carol Dweck. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol S Dweck   Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
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8 months ago
13 minutes 1 second

The Better Humans Project
Series 2 Episode 3 - Trust the Process
This episode looks at the history of the phrase "Trust the Process" and looks at what it means for personal transformation. Examples of how "Trust the Process" can help you to achieve transformation and behaviour change. Practical Strategies for Trusting the Process Psychological Benefits of Trusting the Process https://realitypathing.com/how-to-trust-the-process-embrace-change-fully/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/striving-high/202108/personal-transformation-is-a-continual-process
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8 months ago
14 minutes 4 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 2 Episode 2 - Going through the Process
This episode explores the 10 processes of change as described by James O. Prochaska, and how those processes can drive you through the stages of change to make a successful journey of personal transformation. Consciousness Raising – this involves building awareness Dramatic Relief – where you pay attention to emotions and feelings Self-Reevaluation – this involves creating a new self-image Environmental Reevaluation – where you notice your impact on others Social Liberation – where you notice public support and gain alternatives Self-Liberation - where you make choices and commitments Counter-Conditioning – this involves using substitutes Stimulus Control – where you observe and manage your environment Reinforcement Management – where you use rewards Helping Relationships – where you get help and support Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com https://r1learning.com/blog/2021/10-processes-of-change Prochaska JO, DiClemente CC. “Stages and Processes of Self Change of Smoking: Toward an Integrative Model of Change.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 51:390–395, 1983.
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8 months ago
13 minutes 3 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 2 Episode 1 - Diving into the Deep End
This Podcast is designed to provide listeners with a structured understanding of the Transtheoretical Model of Change, also known as the Stages of Change Model. It provides practical tips on how they can apply this model to their own transformation process. Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com   References: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-stages-of-change-2794868 DOI:10.4278/0890-1171-12.1.38 The Transtheoretical Model of Health Behavior Change
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8 months ago
18 minutes 58 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 1 Episode 10 - Weren't You Listening?
This episode takes a dive into the skill of listening! In particular, ACTIVE Listening!Active listening is described and the elements and skills of active listening are studied. 4 distinct styles of listening Hearing vs listening Elements of active listening Principles of active listening Active listening skills you can develop Barriers to active listening Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com   References: Rogers, C. R., & Farson, R. E. (1987). Active listening. In R. G. Newman, M. A. Danziger, & M. Cohen (Eds.), Communicating in business today. DC Heath & Company. Kubota, S., Mishima, N., & Nagata, S. (2004). A study of the effects of active listening on listening attitudes of middle managers. Journal of Occupational Health, 46(1), 60–67. Bauer, C., & Figl, K. (2008). ‘Active listening’ in written online communication-a case study in a course on ‘soft skills’ for computer scientists. In 2008 38th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference (pp. F2C–1). IEEE. Robertson, K. (2005). Active listening: More than just paying attention. Australian Family Physician, 34(12), 1053–105  
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11 months ago
14 minutes 46 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 1 Episode 9 - Are You Chasing the Snake
This episode discusses the negative human behaviour known as "chasing the snake". Why we indulge in this behaviour and how it has a negative effect on us.   Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
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1 year ago
18 minutes 51 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 1 Episode 8 - Is it Time to Get Smart about your Goals?
Episode 8 discusses some different types of goals and their attributes.  Which types of goals might be best to use in certain situations?Open vs Closed Goals Fixed Goals Internal Goals Skills Goals External Goals Specific Goals Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
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1 year ago
20 minutes 8 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 1 Episode 7 - A Hard Habit to Break
Episode 7 discusses habits and their importance in our daily life. How habits form. Habit loops. Good and bad habits. Ways to from new habits. Why existing habits are so hard to break, even when they no longer serve us. Referenced is Atomic Habits by James Clear Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
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1 year ago
16 minutes 56 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 1 Episode 6 - It's a long way to where I'm going
Episode 6 talks about the life and journeys of aviator Bert Hinkler, and what lessons about our own personal journeys we can learn from Hinkler and his exploits. Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com   Please follow / subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating and a kind review to help the podcast reach new listeners and start conversations with people like you all around the world. And don’t forget to share the episode with mates or anyone you think would benefit from listening to an episode, and lastly don’t forget to share on your socials!
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1 year ago
19 minutes 11 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 1 Episode 5: Stepping out into the Light
Episode 5 deals with the role of steps in your journey of life transformation. Firstly, the role of planning your journey and breaking the journey down into manageable steps. Secondly, into the role of taking that first step and the value of taking even small steps to gain momentum and motivation. Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com   Please follow / subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating and a kind review to help the podcast reach new listeners and start conversations with people like you all around the world. And don’t forget to share the episode with mates or anyone you think would benefit from listening to an episode, and lastly don’t forget to share on your socials!
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1 year ago
24 minutes 24 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 1 Episode 4: Letting Go
Episode 4 of the podcast deals with some of the barriers to starting your journey. In particular, dealing with the barriers to taking that first step! In particular, the difficulty in letting go of the attachment to your current situation that is making you unhappy. References are:Books on Neurolinguistic Programming by Tony RobbinsLetting Go - The Pathway of Surrender by David Hawkins Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com   Please follow / subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating and a kind review to help the podcast reach new listeners and start conversations with people like you all around the world. And don’t forget to share the episode with mates or anyone you think would benefit from listening to an episode, and lastly don’t forget to share on your socials!
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1 year ago
24 minutes 38 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 1 Episode 3: Are you ready?
Episode 3 of the podcast deals with another of the foundations of a personal transformation journey, and that is your readiness to commence the journey. This is done by asking yourself the important question of "Am I ready?" You are encouraged to examine the Barriers and Constraints to starting your journey, and the internal and external factors. Initial planning to overcome these barriers / constraints and seeing if it is possible to navigate a path to your final goal at this time is discussed. Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com   Please follow / subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating and a kind review to help the podcast reach new listeners and start conversations with people like you all around the world. And don’t forget to share the episode with mates or anyone you think would benefit from listening to an episode, and lastly don’t forget to share on your socials!
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1 year ago
20 minutes 32 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 1 Episode 2: Where do you currently stand?
Episode 2 of the podcast deals with one of the foundations of a personal transformation journey, and that is establishing your starting point. This is done by asking yourself the important question of "Where do I currently stand?"To help with answering this question, a structured tool, the Life Assessment Tool, is introduced. This provides a template to answer the question of where you currently stand on your life journey. The tool asks you to consider your life in terms of a number of axes: Physical Financial Environmental Emotional Educational Spiritual Moral Social Habitual Purpose Personal Using this template, you are encouraged to explore not only where you are now, but where you have been before and the highlights and low lights of your life journey. The tool serves as both a source of motivation, but also a guide to determining the current trajectory of your life journey, and also formulating goals for the future. The concept of regression as a form of progression is also discussed: moving back to a former state of being is not always a negative thing! Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com   Please follow / subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating and a kind review to help the podcast reach new listeners and start conversations with people like you all around the world. And don’t forget to share the episode with mates or anyone you think would benefit from listening to an episode, and lastly don’t forget to share on your socials!
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1 year ago
29 minutes 10 seconds

The Better Humans Project
Series 1 Episode 1: Why?
This podcast discusses the most important aspect of undergoing a personal transformation - what is your why? Why are you undertaking this process of transformation? The importance of your why Your why provides strength and direction A need vs a want Questions to ask to clarify and strengthen your why Please share this podcast with anyone you feel would benefit. It helps the podcast grow! Like and comment below, I love to hear your thoughts! For material mentioned in the podcast, email me at contact@thebetterhumansproject.com   Please follow / subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating and a kind review to help the podcast reach new listeners and start conversations with people like you all around the world. And don’t forget to share the episode with mates or anyone you think would benefit from listening to an episode, and lastly don’t forget to share on your socials!
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1 year ago
21 minutes 2 seconds

The Better Humans Project
A series of Podcasts that look at aspects of life on The Pale Blue Dot (aka our planet Earth). Thoughtful and thought-provoking, always looking to stimulate thought and to start a conversation. Stories and experiences from my life mixed with observations on life. Sometimes dark sometimes uncomfortable, often raw and honest. Questions are posed but not always answered. Much is looked at though the lens of the concept of our planet being just a Pale Blue Dot in space. This concept was originated by Author and Astronomer, the late Carl Sagan, and is based on a picture taken by the Voyager 1 Spacecraft that showed our planet as just a tiny pale blue dot caught in a ray of light. It highlighted the insignificance of us on a universal scale, and is a way of putting some of our behaviours into a perspective of our true place in the Universe. Lessons learned and lessons not learned, personal experiences, life observations. Hoping to make people reach out, start a conversation and to think a bit more about themselves and their behaviours.