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Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Fiona Murden
119 episodes
5 months ago
Join award-winning author and psychologist Fiona Murden in the Dot to Dot Life Connected™ podcast - uncovering the vital, yet often overlooked, connections that shape our lives and success – not just our connection with ourselves but also with others. This podcast explores the Life Connected™ framework revealing how our connections - with ourselves, others, and the world around us - profoundly impact our wellbeing and achievements. We delve into the critical, frequently underestimated importance of these connections, showing how they can transform our personal and professional lives. Through engaging conversations with diverse guests - from industry leaders to inspiring individuals - we examine the science behind human behavior and relationships. Each episode features 'role models and real models' sharing their lived experiences, offering unique insights into the power of connection. Join us as we connect the dots between scientific knowledge and real-world applications, empowering you to harness the often-hidden benefits of a truly connected life.
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Join award-winning author and psychologist Fiona Murden in the Dot to Dot Life Connected™ podcast - uncovering the vital, yet often overlooked, connections that shape our lives and success – not just our connection with ourselves but also with others. This podcast explores the Life Connected™ framework revealing how our connections - with ourselves, others, and the world around us - profoundly impact our wellbeing and achievements. We delve into the critical, frequently underestimated importance of these connections, showing how they can transform our personal and professional lives. Through engaging conversations with diverse guests - from industry leaders to inspiring individuals - we examine the science behind human behavior and relationships. Each episode features 'role models and real models' sharing their lived experiences, offering unique insights into the power of connection. Join us as we connect the dots between scientific knowledge and real-world applications, empowering you to harness the often-hidden benefits of a truly connected life.
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Personal Journals
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health,
Science,
Life Sciences
Episodes (20/119)
Dot to Dot Life Connected™
The Soundtrack to Your Potential with Frank Fitzpatrick
What if the key to flourishing in an AI-powered future isn’t in your tech stack but in your nervous system, your relationships, and the music you forgot you needed? In this episode of Life Connected, Fiona sits down with Grammy-nominated producer, filmmaker, best-selling author, and founder of Amplified, Frank Fitzpatrick a rare blend of creative visionary and deeply grounded human being. Over the past four decades, Frank has worked with icons from Stevie Wonder to the Dalai Lama, scored more than 100 films, and reached over a billion people with his work. But this conversation goes beyond accolades. It’s a wide-ranging, honest, and deeply human exploration of what it means to live with purpose, stay connected, and grow whole in a world that often pulls us apart.
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5 months ago
54 minutes 42 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
How to Stop Stress Before It Starts with Dr Aoife O'Donovan
What if the stress that’s harming your body isn’t the thing that happened but the thing you’re afraid might? In this episode, Fiona speaks with UCSF stress researcher Associate Professor Aoife O’Donovan, whose work reveals how simply anticipating threat can accelerate biological aging, even when the threat never arrives and what you can do to stop it.
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6 months ago
54 minutes 11 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Radical Listening - The Art of True Connection with Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh
What if the simplest way to change your relationships - and even your life - wasn’t about saying the right thing, but listening in the right way? It’s not just how we listen that matters. It’s why. In this powerful episode, Fiona sits down with Christian van Nieuwerburgh, professor of coaching and positive psychology, to explore how listening can be one of the most radical acts of human connection. Drawing from his new book Radical Listening, Christian shares how truly hearing someone - with presence, curiosity, and care - can make them feel deeply seen and valued.
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7 months ago
55 minutes 55 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Permission to Come Home — Mental Health, Identity & Cultural Healing with Dr. Jenny Wang
In this episode, Fiona sits down with Dr. Jenny Wang, clinical psychologist and author of Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans — a compelling and courageous exploration of identity, healing, and mental health within the Asian American experience. Drawing from both personal experience and professional insight, Dr. Wang shares her journey through intergenerational trauma, cultural expectation, and the quiet grief of belonging in-between worlds. Through her book and her platform Asians for Mental Health, she is helping to dismantle stigma, amplify underrepresented voices, and create space for healing. For practical takeaways from the conversation, scroll down through the show notes.
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7 months ago
48 minutes 20 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Rewind: From the jungle to Soho House the journey of creative Nabil Aliffi
Episode Rewind: Harper’s Bazare described Nabil Aliffi as ‘This London-based Singaporean wunderkind’, I describe him as a friend, coachee and ‘One to Watch’ as he takes his continues to take his career as a Creative from strength to strength.
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8 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes 20 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
The Hidden Cost of Success - Jacob Nordby Reveals How Creativity Rescued His Spirit
In this episode, writer Jacob Nordby shares his journey from a successful but unfulfilling career in entrepreneurship to rediscovering his creativity and redefining his sense of purpose. He opens up about how reconnecting with his creative self transformed his values, priorities, and overall approach to life. Together, we explore how creativity is not just about art - it’s a vital spark of life that can show up in everything from writing to sport, problem-solving, or simply how we move through our day.
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8 months ago
59 minutes 19 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Rewind: Healing trauma - with Dr. Russ Harris
Russ Harris is a medical doctor and author of The Happiness Trap (plus nine other books) which has sold over 1 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. Russ is hugely passionate, funny and insightful so it's well worth a listen.
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9 months ago
57 minutes 36 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Laughter in the Chaos
In this episode, I go unscripted—much like improv itself—sharing my experience of stepping into the unpredictable world of improv classes here in Los Angeles. As wildfires rage around the city, I reflect on the parallels between life’s chaos and the lessons improv teaches us: staying present, embracing uncertainty, and connecting with others.
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9 months ago
29 minutes 4 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Rewind: Everyday spy - with former CIA agent Andrew Bustamante
On this episode – a rewind of one of THE most popular Dot to Dot episodes - Fiona speaks to Andrew Bustamante, a former ‘covert CIA intelligence officer’. They delve into the psychology of being a spy. Among other things they discuss the extreme cognitive load experienced as an officer and the need to retreat to a safe space in order to recover. Getting this wrong means “you become a major liability, not just to the operation, but to yourself and your own life.”
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9 months ago
55 minutes 11 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
The “Indiana Jones of Psychology” – with Dr Robert Biswas-Diener
In this episode, Fiona speaks to Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology.” In their conversation they dive into the importance of self-understanding, career choices, and emotional well-being. Robert offers some really inspiring insights with practical advice for those seeking to live more authentically and thrive both personally and professionally.
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10 months ago
51 minutes 35 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
The Resilience Kit - 3 of 3
In this mini-series, we’re delving into the critical topic of emotional resilience—how it can equip you to face life’s challenges with strength and grace. With years of experience applying resilience strategies and firsthand insights from supporting NHS frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fiona explores how resilience isn’t just something we call upon in times of crisis but a skill we build through our everyday choices.
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11 months ago
31 minutes 54 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
The Resilience Kit - 2 of 3
In this mini-series, we’re delving into the critical topic of emotional resilience—how it can equip you to face life’s challenges with strength and grace. With years of experience applying resilience strategies and firsthand insights from supporting NHS frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fiona explores how resilience isn’t just something we call upon in times of crisis but a skill we build through our everyday choices.
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11 months ago
37 minutes 6 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
The Resilience Kit - 1 of 3
In this mini-series, we’re delving into the critical topic of emotional resilience—how it can equip you to face life’s challenges with strength and grace. With years of experience applying resilience strategies and firsthand insights from supporting NHS frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fiona explores how resilience isn’t just something we call upon in times of crisis but a skill we build through our everyday choices.
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1 year ago
49 minutes 36 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Holding it Together with Jessica Calarco
In this episode, Fiona sits down with Sociologist and Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Jessica Calarco, author of Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Social Safety Net. Together, they dive into the hidden realities that many mothers faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and explore how these experiences reveal far deeper long standing societal challenges around gender roles and economic inequality.
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1 year ago
53 minutes 55 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Be Real: Why Faking It Drains Your Energy
In this episode, we dive into the concept of authenticity versus emotional labor, exploring the powerful difference between "being" and "seeming." Drawing from psychology and real-world examples, we discuss the hidden costs of faking emotions, both on our mental and physical well-being. We explore how leaders and everyday interactions are impacted by emotional labor and why choosing to be authentic can lead to stronger connections, better leadership, and a healthier, more fulfilling life. Tune in to learn how embracing your true self can transform the way you work, connect, and thrive.
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1 year ago
19 minutes 31 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Think like a coach with - Jude Sclater
In this episode of Dot to Dot, Fiona speaks to Jude Sclater author of 'Think Like a Coach' to explore the practical and accessible approach to coaching through the lens of scientific insight. Throughout the conversation, they unpack the benefits of coaching, the importance of quality attention, and how simple phrases like "Tell me more" can unlock deeper thinking. Together, they emphasize the power of feedback, experimentation, and the natural flow of coaching in everyday life.
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1 year ago
48 minutes 59 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
You Plan. Life Laughs. Coping with Failure
In this episode, Fiona explores the universal 'Fear of Failure'—how it stops us from taking risks and holds us back from reaching our full potential. We dive into the psychological roots of this fear, examining how personal experiences, upbringing, societal pressures, and even biology can shape our perception of failure. She discusses strategies to overcome the fear of failure, such as redefining success, reframing failure as a “Pivot Spark,” cultivating a growth mindset, and celebrating small wins along the way. I also emphasize the importance of self-compassion and building a supportive network of people who encourage growth and much more too.
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1 year ago
21 minutes 25 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Coaching as a Catalyst for Transformation - with coach Leila Rezaiguia
Leila Rezaiguia, is a a certified coach and accredited coach supervisor who in this episode shares her expertise in coaching. Leila is passionate about developing the next generation of executive coaches and establishing coaching cultures within organizations. In this episode she emphasizes the significance of coaching credentials, accreditations, and continuous professional development for coaches.
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1 year ago
57 minutes 33 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Navigating the Storm: 5 practices 5 Practices to stay grounded in tough times
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges I'm hoping this may help. Join us on this episode as we dive into practical strategies and psychological insights to help you regain control and find calm amidst the chaos. Whether you're facing personal or professional hurdles, discover how to navigate them with resilience and grace.
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1 year ago
29 minutes 37 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Achieving the Impossible with President Tori Murden McClure
Our guest this week is the extraordinary Tori Murden McClure, an athlete, adventurer, chaplain, lawyer, and university president. Tori made history in 1999 as the first woman and the first American to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Her impressive achievements don't stop there; she was also the first woman and American to ski to the geographic South Pole and the first woman to climb the Lewis Nunatak in the Antarctic. As if that weren’t enough, she also knew Muhammad Ali personally, adding yet another fascinating layer to her incredible story.
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1 year ago
56 minutes 7 seconds

Dot to Dot Life Connected™
Join award-winning author and psychologist Fiona Murden in the Dot to Dot Life Connected™ podcast - uncovering the vital, yet often overlooked, connections that shape our lives and success – not just our connection with ourselves but also with others. This podcast explores the Life Connected™ framework revealing how our connections - with ourselves, others, and the world around us - profoundly impact our wellbeing and achievements. We delve into the critical, frequently underestimated importance of these connections, showing how they can transform our personal and professional lives. Through engaging conversations with diverse guests - from industry leaders to inspiring individuals - we examine the science behind human behavior and relationships. Each episode features 'role models and real models' sharing their lived experiences, offering unique insights into the power of connection. Join us as we connect the dots between scientific knowledge and real-world applications, empowering you to harness the often-hidden benefits of a truly connected life.