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The Quiet Life
Just Breathe
21 episodes
4 days ago
Join Michael James Wong in conversation with some inspiring people as they discuss a powerful theme each episode. From the hardest things they've had to forgive to the importance of telling the truth, or how they stay strong when it seems all hope is lost, we’ll discover what they’ve learned along the way and what they left behind to find what The Quiet Life means to them. This is a Just Breathe ® Podcast. To find out more about Just Breathe visit justbreatheproject.com, follow along @justbreathe and download our app to explore meditation.
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Join Michael James Wong in conversation with some inspiring people as they discuss a powerful theme each episode. From the hardest things they've had to forgive to the importance of telling the truth, or how they stay strong when it seems all hope is lost, we’ll discover what they’ve learned along the way and what they left behind to find what The Quiet Life means to them. This is a Just Breathe ® Podcast. To find out more about Just Breathe visit justbreatheproject.com, follow along @justbreathe and download our app to explore meditation.
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Episodes (20/21)
The Quiet Life
Words To Live By w/Dr.Sophie Mort #ep120

Listen to Words To Live By, a short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen to part 2 to get succinct, actionable insights to support your mind and mental health. Listen here or watch over on Youtube. In this episode we talk about :

  • How stress can be positive (eustress) or negative (distress) depending on perception

  • Beliefs about stress impact mortality risk and physiological responses

  • How stress is highly subjective based on individual experiences and beliefs

  • How using the "STRESS" acronym helps identify stress sources

  • How naming sensations improves emotional intelligence around stress

  • How personalised approaches are key for effective stress management

Dr. Sophie Mort, aka Dr. Soph, is a Clinical Psychologist, Sunday Times Best Selling Author, and is the British Mental Health Expert for Headspace. Sophie aims to get psychology out of the therapy room and into people's lives in ways that make sense to them. Named the "Guru of Insta-Therapy" by the Telegraph, and the "Charismatic Therapy Queen" by the Daily Mail, Sophie has helped thousands manage their emotional well-being by sharing her psychological expertise and up-to-date research on social media, her blog, through her online private practice, and most recently through her books: ‘(Un)Stuck: 5 steps to break bad habits and get out of your own way’ and ‘A Manual For Being Human’, which became an instant Sunday Times bestseller. You can find out more about Dr.Soph on her website ⁠drsoph.com⁠ ,You can also follow along with her on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_drsoph⁠⁠ ⁠ For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.

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1 year ago
20 minutes 44 seconds

The Quiet Life
Nuances of Stress w/Dr.Sophie Mort #ep119

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Dr.Sophie Mort @_drsoph Clinical Psychologist, Sunday Times Best Selling Author and British Mental Health Expert for Headspace. In this episode we talk about :

  • How stress can be positive (eustress) or negative (distress) depending on perception

  • Beliefs about stress impact mortality risk and physiological responses

  • How stress is highly subjective based on individual experiences and beliefs

  • How using the "STRESS" acronym helps identify stress sources

  • How naming sensations improves emotional intelligence around stress

  • How personalised approaches are key for effective stress management

Dr. Sophie Mort, aka Dr. Soph, is a Clinical Psychologist, Sunday Times Best Selling Author, and is the British Mental Health Expert for Headspace. Sophie aims to get psychology out of the therapy room and into people's lives in ways that make sense to them. Named the "Guru of Insta-Therapy" by the Telegraph, and the "Charismatic Therapy Queen" by the Daily Mail, Sophie has helped thousands manage their emotional well-being by sharing her psychological expertise and up-to-date research on social media, her blog, through her online private practice, and most recently through her books: ‘(Un)Stuck: 5 steps to break bad habits and get out of your own way’ and ‘A Manual For Being Human’, which became an instant Sunday Times bestseller. You can find out more about Dr.Soph on her website drsoph.com ,You can also follow along with her on Instagram ⁠⁠@_drsoph⁠ ⁠ For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.

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1 year ago
35 minutes 52 seconds

The Quiet Life
Words To Live By w/Gemma Perlin #ep118

Listen to Words To Live By, a short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen to part 2 to get succinct, actionable insights to support your mind and mental health. Listen here or watch over on Youtube. In this episode Gemma Perlin talks about :

  • Differentiating people pleasing from being kind
  • How people pleasing stems from a desire to control others' opinions
  • Rewiring unconscious thought patterns to break the cycle
  • The outsized role of the unconscious mind in our actions
  • Practical tips like journaling and identifying roadblocks
  • The importance of self-awareness and positive intentions

You can find out more about Gemma on her website ⁠gemmaperlin.com, You can also follow along with her on Instagram ⁠@gemma_perlin⁠. For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.

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1 year ago
7 minutes 7 seconds

The Quiet Life
Are you a People Pleaser? w/Gemma Perlin #ep117

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Gemma Perlin ⁠@gemma_perlin⁠, a leading UK behavioural change coach. In this episode we talk about why people pleasers have a constant need for control and a predictable sense of safety and how we can break the cycles of abuse that can be formed in some personal professional relationships. In this episode we talk about :

  • The conscious vs. unconscious mind control of behaviours
  • Common patterns like anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism
  • Roots of people-pleasing in need for control/predictability
  • Practical steps like a "disappointment journal"
  • The Importance of self-awareness, boundaries and communication
  • Self-soothing techniques you can use for stronger self-worth

Gemma Perlin is a leading UK behavioural change coach, know for her transformative 1:1 work and impactful workshops. Featured in Vogue, Elle, and Glamour, she has equipped clients to break free from limiting patterns and beliefs. Gemma's powerful toolkit equips individuals with the strategies to be able to live a life they really really want..⁠⁠⁠ You can find out more about Gemma on her website gemmaperlin.com ,You can also follow along with her on Instagram ⁠@gemma_perlin⁠⁠ For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.

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1 year ago
48 minutes 23 seconds

The Quiet Life
Words To Live By w/Sophie Scott #ep116

Listen to Words To Live By, a short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen to part 2 to get succinct, actionable insights to support your mind and mental health. Listen here or watch over on Youtube. In this episode Sophie Scott talks about :

  • How Life Isn't Linear: Constant restarts and changes are a natural part of life.
  • Therapy and Restarts: Therapy often begins when clients face significant life changes or endings.
  • The Three Stages in Therapy: Process the ending, uncover hidden wisdom, and equip with tools to move forward.
  • The Importance of Grieving: Recognising and grieving losses is crucial for moving forward.
  • How Resilience Can Be Learned: Neuroplasticity enables us to build and enhance resilience.
  • Narrative Identity: Viewing your life as a story where each restart is a new chapter.
  • Inspiring Comeback Stories: Examples like Eckhart Tolle and Vera Wang show how adversity can lead to transformation.
  • Perpetual Becoming: Life is a continuous process of growth and redefinition.

You can find out more about Sophie on her website ⁠sophiescott.co ⁠⁠⁠⁠, You can also follow along with her on Instagram ⁠@sophie.b.scott.⁠ Sophie's book 'You Are Not Alone In This: Supporting a Loved One’s Mental Health Without Losing Your Own' is available to pre-order ⁠HERE. ⁠

For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.


Sophie's book 'You Are Not Alone In This: Supporting a Loved One’s Mental Health Without Losing Your Own' is available to pre-order ⁠HERE. ⁠

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1 year ago
8 minutes 27 seconds

The Quiet Life
The Art Of The Restart w/Sophie Scott #ep115

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Sophie Scott @sophie.b.scott , Author, Founder and Psycotherapist. In this episode we talk about leadership support and finding the balance between personal and business success.


In this episode we talk about :

  • Integrative Therapy: Tailoring multiple techniques to fit client needs.
  • Therapy Evolution: From relational interaction to psychedelics. 
  • Existential Issues: Addressing isolation, meaning, death, and freedom. 
  • Starting Over: Redefining identity after major life changes. 
  • Processing Grief: Therapy as a tool for navigating emotional endings.  

Sophie is not your typical psychotherapist. For one, her dynamic background, from running a start-up to navigating the media industry (BALANCE Magazine), has honed her empathy and relatability, crafting her into a therapist who actively engages with her clients. As a transpersonal integrative psychotherapist, Sophie supports her clients to transform the ‘shadow-y stuff’ into personal growth. Tailoring a blend of techniques, specific to that individual, from behavioral experiments, visualization, Inner Child work, mindfulness, and more. A former lecturer in developmental theory (Highgate Counselling Centre) and a steadfast advocate for psychoeducation, Sophie’s expertise extends to mentoring and coaching a diverse range of individuals, from students to CEOs, aiding them in discovering their ‘inner magic.’ Sophie completed an extensive 6-year training at CCPE and now runs a private practice in Central London. Her commitment to fostering self-awareness and transformation is evident across her career, and she is currently writing a mainstream therapy book (Watkins Media). In addition, Sophie consults for various startups in the health and wellness space.⁠

You can find out more about Sophie on her website sophiescott.co ⁠, You can also follow along with her on Instagram @sophie.b.scott. Sophie's book 'You Are Not Alone In This: Supporting a Loved One’s Mental Health Without Losing Your Own' is available to pre-order HERE.

For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.


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1 year ago
58 minutes 3 seconds

The Quiet Life
Words To Live By w/Daniel Morgan #ep114

Listen to Words To Live By, a short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen to part 2 to get succinct, actionable insights to support your mind and mental health. Listen here or watch over on Youtube.

 

In this episode Daniel Morgan shares :

  • Drama Triangle: Concept by Dr. Stephen Karpman with roles: victim (powerless, seeks sympathy), persecutor (critical, seeks control), rescuer (enables dependency).
  • Transactional Analysis: Developed by Dr. Eric Berne; three ego states (parent, child, adult) influence behavior.
  • Life Positions: "I'm okay, you're okay" fosters healthy dynamics; other positions create conflict.
  • Role Transitions: Move from victim to creator, persecutor to challenger, rescuer to coach for healthier relationships.
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1 year ago
10 minutes 34 seconds

The Quiet Life
Understanding Your Drama w/Daniel Morgan #ep113

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Daniel Morgan @danmorgancoach, a Transformational Coach. In this episode we talk about the impact of our upbringing and relationships on our behaviour and interactions and how personal development can lead to growth and new opportunities.

In this episode you’ll learn about :

  • Transformational Coaching: Explore values and strengths for growth.
  • Therapy vs. Coaching: Past traumas vs. present/future goals.
  • Manifestation vs. Coaching: Key differences and impacts on growth.
  • Future Pacing: Visualise success for better goal achievement.
  • Visualisation Tips: Practical steps and real-life uses.
  • Goal Setting: Break down goals into actionable steps.

 

Daniel Morgan has nearly a decade of experience in the personal and professional development and well-being space. As a transformational coach, he has worked with clients worldwide, including actors, Olympic athletes, entrepreneurs, and top professionals in various fields. In addition to being a transformational coach, Daniel is a qualified yoga, meditation, and breathwork teacher trainer. This combination of skill sets enables him to offer a unique and integrative approach, supporting clients in aligning their happiness with their ambitions. By doing so, he supports them in creating a life that truly resonates with who they are and what they want from life.

You can find out more about Daniel on his website danmorgancoach.com , You can also follow along with his on Instagram @danmorgancoach⁠

For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.

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1 year ago
48 minutes 43 seconds

The Quiet Life
Words To Live By w/Dr Chetna Kang #ep112

Listen to Words To Live By, a short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen to part 2 to get succinct, actionable insights to support your mind and mental health. Listen here or watch over on Youtube.

 

In this episode Dr.Chetna shares :

  • Holistic Self: We are more than just our mind, brain, and body.
  • Witness Consciousness: The self that observes life changes without being affected.
  • Spiritual Practices: Benefits of meditation, prayer, and yoga on mental and physical health.
  • Positive Psychology: Deeper roots and impacts of forgiveness and gratitude.
  • Community Support: Importance of spiritual or religious communities for mental health.
  • Collaborative Divinity: Mental health benefits of a collaborative relationship with divinity.
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1 year ago
7 minutes 59 seconds

The Quiet Life
Mental Health & Spirituality w/Dr. Chetna Kang #ep111

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Dr. Chetna Kang (MB BS MRCPsych) @drchetnakang. Consultant Psychiatrist, Broadcaster and Bhakti Yoga Teacher. In this episode we talk about mental health and spirituality and how we reconcile the relationship between the two. In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Science and Spirituality: Integrating psychiatry with bhakti yoga.
  • Ancient Wisdom: Vedic texts align with modern science.
  • Global Faith: 7 billion people identify with a religion.
  • Spirituality's Reach: Half of non-religious people are spiritual.
  • Mental Health Spectrum: Everyone has mental health, quality varies.
  • Holistic Healing: Combining scientific and spiritual approaches.

 

Dr. Kang is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Private Practice based in London. She qualified as a medical doctor from Imperial College Medical School and went on to specialise in psychiatry with the London Deanery. She has over 20 years experience in diagnosing and treating mental health problems, both in the NHS and private sector.

You can find out more about Dr. Chetna on her website drchetnakang.com ⁠You can also follow along with her on Instagram @drchetnakang⁠

For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠.⁠⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.

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1 year ago
56 minutes 32 seconds

The Quiet Life
Words To Live By w/ Tasha Bailey #ep110

Each week, with each guest, we’ll share a part two of the podcast. A short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY each week. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen to part 2 to get succinct, actionable insights to support your mind and mental health. Listen here or watch over on Youtube.

 

In this episode Tasha shares :

  • The difference between empathy and codependency and their impacts on mental health.
  • How being emotionally available to oneself is crucial for being emotionally available to others.
  • The root causes of codependency, including fear of abandonment and confusing need with love.
  • The prevalence of codependent behaviours and how they manifest in everyday life.
  • Practical tips for managing codependency, such as establishing and respecting personal boundaries.
  • The importance of clear communication in teaching others to meet your emotional needs.
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1 year ago
3 minutes 20 seconds

The Quiet Life
Empathy vs Co-Dependancy w/Tasha Bailey #ep109

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Tasha Bailey – @realtalk.therapist Psychotherapist, Author and Content Creator. In this episode we talk about the difference between empathy and co-dependancy and how it effects our relationships and how we treat others.

 

In this episode you’ll learn :

  • The difference between empathy and co-dependency
  • Different attachment styles
  • Why ‘boring is better’ in relationships
  • The 5 languages and how they are practiced

Tasha Bailey is an accredited psychotherapist - specialising in trauma, self-love and creativity in therapy - and has established herself as one of the go-to experts on social media talking about mental health; encouraging more open discussions about healing and self-care, making these conversations more fresh, inclusive and relevant. Tasha has contributed to and been featured by Vogue, Stylist, Red Magazine, Buzzfeed, Refinery29, The Independent, Metro, Cosmopolitan, BBC Radio and more. Tasha uses her Instagram @RealTalk.Therapist to share her insights with those who can't access therapy, helping people to reflect, recognise and take stock of their emotions. Tasha has a trademark playful, relatable, light touch (which she showcases online) but does not shy away from addressing tough questions about how and why we see ourselves the way we do and what we can do to fulfil our potential. In September 2022 Tasha was named Health & Wellness Influencer of the Year at the bCreator Awards.

You can find out more about Tasha on her website realtalktherapist.co.uk You can also follow along with Tasha on Instagram @realtalk.therapist⁠ ⁠For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠.⁠⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.

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1 year ago
56 minutes 7 seconds

The Quiet Life
Words To Live By w/ Dr. Nilesh Satguru #ep108

Each week, with each guest, we’ll share a part two of the podcast. A short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY each week. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen to part 2 to get succinct, actionable insights to support your mind and mental health. Listen here or watch over on Youtube.

 

In this episode Dr.Nilesh shares :

  • Three-Step Process: Learn grateful awareness, forgive agreements, and kind actions.
  • Emotional Awareness: Techniques to identify and rank your emotions.
  • Self-Compassion: Importance of self-forgiveness and acceptance.
  • Practical Tools: Setting reminders for emotional check-ins.
  • Long-Term Growth: Using emotions as a tool for resilience, optimism, and grit.


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1 year ago
9 minutes 4 seconds

The Quiet Life
Mastering Your Emotions w/Dr.Nilesh Satguru #ep107

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Dr. Nilesh Satguru – @drsatguru Self-mastery coach and compassion expert. In this episode we talk about mastering our emotions, how they work and how we can understand them and best navigate them in our everyday lives. 

 

In this episode you’ll learn :

  • What lifestyle medicine is
  • What the VIA strength assessment is
  • How knowing your strengths can help with depression
  • How self-compassion helps with your well-being, growth and potential
  • The difference between self compassion and self love
  • Understanding what emotions are
  • The 3 D's - self-discovery, self-development and decision making
  • How to assess your needs by connecting to your emotional self, logical self, spiritual self and physical self
  • Practical tools to help master your emotions


Dr Nilesh Satguru is a self-mastery coach and compassion expert. After over a decade of practising medicine, Nilesh now helps entrepreneurs awaken true success with compassion. His work spans 5 continents and his client list includes 7-figure serial entrepreneurs, ex-athletes, authors, executive coaches and award-winning charity founders. Although they are from diverse backgrounds, they all share a desire to “go inwards to give outwards”. Nilesh is the founder of a community called ‘Compassion Mastery’, whose purpose is to create and elevate compassionate entrepreneurs. His work has been featured in multiple magazines, including Entrepreneur, and he was recently named by LA Weekly as one of the "10 Leading Coaches to Watch in 2023."

You can find out more about Nilesh on his website ⁠drsatguru.com⁠ You can also follow along with Nilesh on Instagram @drsatguru For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠.⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.

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1 year ago
55 minutes 8 seconds

The Quiet Life
Words To Live By w/ Dr. Sula Windgassen #ep106

Each week, with each guest, we’ll share a part two of the podcast. A short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY each week. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen to part 2 to get succinct, actionable insights to support your mind and mental health. Listen here or watch over on Youtube. Understanding Your Nervous System, Listen to Dr Sula’s words as she shares a short solo-pod highlighting insights and inspiration on the mind body connection.

 

In this episode Dr Sula shares :

  • What allostatic load is
  • The impact of allostatic load on health and mental health
  • The science behind mind body connection
  • What symptom cycles are
  • Practical tools to help
  • How important human connection is for the mind body connection

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1 year ago
13 minutes 47 seconds

The Quiet Life
Understanding Your Nervous System w/ Dr Sula Windgassen #ep105

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with DR Sula Windgassen @the_health_psychologist_ .Health Psychologist, Mindfulness Practitioner and Researcher.  In this episode we talk about nervous system regulation, what it means, how it works and do we always need to be working towards down regulation. In this episode you’ll learn:

  • What a health psychologist is
  • How psychology is used to help physical effects
  • The impact mental health can have on our physical health
  • Fight or flight and when it’s good to be in ‘fight’ mode
  • How stimulants (coffee/energy drinks etc) effect the nervous system
  • Moderation and intentional consumption
  • The nervous system thermometer chart concept
  • Empathy vs compassion
  • Research shows empathy can burn us out (empathy fatigue)
  • What the bio psycho social model is
  • Practical tools to help – how connecting with other people/sharing problems can help
  • What savouring is
  • How intentional seeking out moments to savour literally changes how your brain works

 

Dr Sula Windgassen(PhD, CPsychol, MSc, PGDip, BSc)  is a leading health psychologist and psychotherapist using psychology to improve chronic illness, chronic stress and trauma. She has completed five degrees with two doctoral qualifications including a PhD in Psychological Medicine.


You can find out more about Dr Sula on her website healthpsychologist.co.uk You can also follow along with her on @the_health_psychologist_  

For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠.⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.

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1 year ago
52 minutes 4 seconds

The Quiet Life
Words To Live By w/ Talitha Fosh #ep104

In this part two of the podcast with Talitha, she shares a short solo pod highlighting insights and inspiration


In this episode Talitha shares :

  • What addiction is
  • How common addiction is
  • The difference between hobbies and addictions
  • The importance of validating childhood traumas
  • How unresolved shame manifests
  • Practical tools to connect with your feelings
  • Abstinance plans and how they work
  • How we can change our patterns
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1 year ago
12 minutes 51 seconds

The Quiet Life
We're All Addicted to Something w/ Talitha Fosh #ep103

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Talitha Fosh @therapised, Psychotherapist specialising in addiction and eating disorders. In this episode we talk about addiction, we explore what addiction is and the causes and therapy approaches that can help.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • What addiction is
  • The different therapy approaches to addiction
  • The difference between being an addict and having an addictive personality
  • Abstinance plans and how they work for certain addictions (food, phones, social media)
  • Nature vs Nurture in addiction
  • Traumas role in addictive behaviour
  • That there are different levels of trauma (big vs little)
  • The difference between guilt and shame
  • The importance of validating childhood traumas
  • How unresolved shame manifests
  • How stopping addictive behaviours can allow us to experience feelings


Talitha (MBACP) is a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and has experience working with addiction, eating disorders and bereavement. Talitha trained integratively so she has experience working with different theories and types of therapy. Talitha understands the importance of challenging negative core beliefs that aren’t serving us and works with clients to help them make sense of their pain and angst.

You can find out more about Talitha on her website ⁠talithafosh.com You can also follow along with her on Instagram @therapised. For more conversations like this and to join our community visit ⁠⁠⁠justbreatheproject.com⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@justbreathe⁠⁠.⁠ And if you enjoyed this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe.

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1 year ago
1 hour 2 minutes 21 seconds

The Quiet Life
Words To Live By w/ Nicole Vignola #ep102

Each week, with each guest, we’ll share a part two of the podcast. A short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY each week. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen to part 2 to get succinct, actionable insights to support your mind and mental health. Listen here or watch the keynote talk over on youtube IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S YOUR BRAIN Listen to Nicoles WORDS as she shares a short solo-pod highlighting insights and inspiration in how to rewire your brain.


In this episode Nicole shares :

•⁠ ⁠How to overcome negativity bias

•⁠ ⁠How to undo unwanted behaviours

•⁠ ⁠⁠The power of your thoughts and visualisation

•⁠ ⁠⁠Understanding dopamine

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1 year ago
5 minutes 55 seconds

The Quiet Life
Welcome To The Quiet Life

Join us as we speak to world renowned psychologists, neuroscientists, teachers, coaches and more, sharing their own experiences, skills and practices that have helped to shift the way they live and breathe each and every day. 

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1 year ago
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The Quiet Life
Join Michael James Wong in conversation with some inspiring people as they discuss a powerful theme each episode. From the hardest things they've had to forgive to the importance of telling the truth, or how they stay strong when it seems all hope is lost, we’ll discover what they’ve learned along the way and what they left behind to find what The Quiet Life means to them. This is a Just Breathe ® Podcast. To find out more about Just Breathe visit justbreatheproject.com, follow along @justbreathe and download our app to explore meditation.