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Take a moment to think back on your life. Have you ever really been taught how to manage your mind or master your emotions? How about learning the foundations of what it takes to live a happy and fulfilling life?
All too often these core skillsets of emotional wellbeing, self development and personal happiness are overlooked and undervalued by society; leaving far too many people gambling with their emotions and wrestling with their own mind on a day to day basis.
This podcast changes that by empowering you with the actionable tools and an array of incredible guests to help you thrive.
What does it mean to be 'strong'? If you asked Kellee Cameron this a few years ago the answer may have focused mainly on physical strength, perseverance, and moving forward at all costs - often to the point of burnout. This approach to life has led to many successes for Kellee. She is a successful small business owner, as well as a highly decorated and awarded athlete in the field of competitive bodybuilding.
However, sometimes achievement and happiness don't go hand in hand. Reaching a point of burnout, alongside mental health struggles within her family, led Kellee to connect with us at BU and to begin learning more about her mind and emotions. Now, Kellee is on a journey of changing her definition of what it means to be strong. She's learning to embrace vulnerability, she's developing the skills to manage her mind and emotions more effectively, and she's stepping up as a leader to spread this positive ripple effect to the people she leads as a PT and fitness industry professional.
If you're a bit of a high achiever who feels the pressure to always 'have your shit together' then this is a fantastic episode to listen to.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
We also encourage you to connect with this week's guest, Kellee, via the following:
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Instagram: @kelleecameron_kelscrew
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Website: https://kelscrewfitness.com.au/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
GET OFF THAT TREADMILL!
No not the one at the gym, the one your mind has been stuck on for way too long.
The Hedonic Treadmill, aka the "I'll be happy when" trap, is one of the most common causes of dissatisfaction in life. In today's episode I'm sharing exactly what the hedonic treadmill is; and how you begin freeing yourself from it.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
"We are the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with"
This saying, and others like it, have become somewhat of a cliche in the world of personal development. However, there's a lot of truth to them.
Have you ever hung around someone for long enough that you began talking like them? Ever found yourself enjoying a new hobby when you're dating someone new? Say hello to the proximity effect.
In this episode I'm sharing what the proximity effect is and how you can leverage it to accelerate your personal development.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
Smile, Grow & Give.
These are the 3 core stepping stones that members take when they enrol in their journey at our Happiness College.
In today's episode of the show I'm sharing what each stepping stone means, why it's important, and how you can begin to achieve it.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
When we first connected with Kaitlin Pell it was during the Port Macquarie stop of our Finding Emotional Freedom Tour. In that chapter of her life, Kaitlin was struggling to manage her mind and her emotions and she was blaming the world for it. In an on-the-spot decision that would end up shaping her development for years to come Kaitlin decided to trust her gut instinct, take action on the green light decision that equally scared and excited her, and enrol into the Happiness College at BU.
Now, years later, Kaitlin is absolutely thriving. She continues to grow, develop, learn and expand with every passing month and she is a fantastic example of just how much your happiness can change when you choose to prioritise it.
If you've listened to the show for a while and wondered whether or not the Happiness College is right for you then this is a fantastic episode to listen to.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
Get ready listeners because this is one of the most popular tools that our members learn about at our Happiness College!
That's right; out of every technique and skill we empower people with during their journey with us, this is one of the most impactful.
If you want to live a more fulfilling life and be happier then this is a must listen episode.
Without further ado, we are proud to be sharing; the 6 Psychological Needs for Happiness.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
Not another goal-setting episode! Oh yes, this overdone topic is back for another round. However, it's coming back with a twist.
Rather than focusing on big goals that only end up leaving you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted we are exploring the concept of micro-goals.
Too often people focus on giant leaps in their personal development when in reality it's the little steps adding up that make the world of difference.
If you want to make big changes in your life, but you want to do it sustainably and one step at a time - then this is the episode for you.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
And just like that, we have our first requested topic of the season!
One of our avid listeners has reached out to us and asked us to explore "victim vs victor mentality" on the show.
If you've been learning about personal development for a while you've likely heard about these concepts before however you may not know how to implement them in a healthy way.
That is exactly why we are going to explore the healthy expression of victim vs victors mentality in today's episode of BU with Declan Edwards
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
What an honour it is to be joined for our first interview of Season 5 by the one and only Ami Rankin.
Ami is our Head of Coaching & Development at BU. She is also a podcaster, Coach and mother.
You may have heard me interview Ami before on this show a couple of seasons ago. I asked her back because since then her personal development and growth journey has only been accelerated and magnified by becoming a mom.
In this interview, Ami gets open, honest and real about the challenges and identity shifts that come with working on yourself. She also shares how the wellbeing tools she has been developing for the past 4 years are all helping her to navigate this new chapter of parenthood.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Connect with Ami:
- Website: https://www.amirankin.com/
- Instagram: @Ami_Rankin
- Podcast: Nourishing Ami
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If you've listened to this show for a while you would've heard me say plenty of times that "Happiness is a skillset"
Now, whilst everyone will have their own unique approach to long-term happiness there are common themes that unite all happiness recipes.
In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 of those common themes; and how you can begin building them.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
Have you ever felt like you're playing a role in life? Feel like you're disconnected from your true self?
If so, you're not alone. A lot of people unfortunately get stuck in the cycle of being a human chameleon. They go through life being what everyone else wants them to be instead of being authentic to themselves. Eventually, they're not even sure who they are anymore.
This is precisely what led me to start my own Coaching journey back in 2012. In this episode of the show I share how I began to reconnect with myself, how I started putting down the masks I was wearing, and how I learned how to live a more authentic life.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
Welcome back one and all to Season 5 of the show!
What a way to kick it off this season! Today we are talking about the green light theory. This is the exact strategy that I use to overcome overthinking and analysis paralysis. It's also a perfect strategy to help you make better decisions in life.
Sometimes people think I'm kidding when I say that this technique is what led me to get married, start BU and move into a tiny home; but I'm 100% serious.
So if you want to learn how to get out of your head and follow your gut instinct then this is the perfect episode (and challenge) for you!
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
You can also find out more about our award-winning Happiness College by visiting: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
And just like that, we've reached the end of another season! Season 4 that is, not the season 5 that Declan said at the start of this episode.
You can probably guess that we're all really excited about season 5 coming later this year. So excited in fact that we decided to give you a little sneak peek at some of the upcoming topics.
Whilst we were at it we also wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who was part of the show this season. Whether it be our guest, our team, or you as our listeners. We're deeply grateful for your support.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
Last, but definitely not least, if you'd like to find out more about joining the BU Happiness College click here: https://www.bucoaching.org/personal-happiness-coaching/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
What is the goal of life?
Is it to be successful? Or is it to be happy?
Can it be both? Is there even a difference?
In this episode of BU with Declan Edwards, we're answering all these questions and more as we explore the concept of Success vs Happiness.
Throughout the episode you'll discover:
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The Happiness Advantage
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How to live a life of success AND happiness
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What it actually means to be successful (HINT: it's not being famous or rich)
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
It's a topic we've spoken about more than any other topic on this show - GRATITUDE
This month I'm taking a personal challenge to practice gratitude every single day, and I'd love for you to join me.
In this episode you'll learn:
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Why gratitude is so powerful at improving mental health and happiness.
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How gratitude improves your life AND other people's lives
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How you can begin practicing gratitude immediately
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
Calling all Recovering High Achievers... We're making a club.
For generations being a high achiever has been perceived as something worth celebrating. But there can be a huge downside to getting stuck in the high achiever trap.
In this episode we explore and unpack;
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How to know if you're a high achiever
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The downsides of being a high achiever
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How to begin freeing yourself from the high achiever trap
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
If you're someone who has been thinking about diving into your personal development then this is a fantastic episode for you to listen to.
We are thrilled to be joined by Brendan Andrews. Brendan is the founder of Forever Forward Fitness, a leader in the health and fitness space and a very proud Sophomore Year member here at BU!
When we first connected with Brendan he was burnt out, beating himself up and ready to throw everything he had built away.
Fast forward a little over 12 months and Brendan has formed healthy self-care habits, built a better relationship with himself, gained clarity in his life vision AND he has grown Forever Forward to the point of getting a new studio and hiring 2 new staff members!
Want to find out how Brendan was able to achieve such great strides in his happiness, his leadership and his career throughout the chaotic 12 months that was 2020? Tune into the episode...
Connect with Brendan via:
- Website: https://www.foreverforwardfitness.com.au/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForeverForwardFit/
- Instagram: @foreverforward_fit or @brendan_andrews
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
Does the idea of a social gathering exhaust you?
Do you find yourself running on empty after hanging out with a lot of people?
If this sounds like you then this is a fantastic episode for you to check out.
Inspired by a fantastic question from one of our Happiness Coaching program members this episode sees us explore topics such as:
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Extroversion vs introversion
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Self-care and boundaries
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Challenging your own labels and beliefs
I'm also thrilled to be joined this week by a surprise special guest - BU Coaching's Head of Systems & Strategy, Josh Devon. Josh is also my co-host on our other podcast: Working Well
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
What makes you uniquely you?
What are your greatest strengths?
How do you know when you're showing up as the 'best' version of yourself?
This episode dives into all of these questions and more by exploring the empowering Positive Psychology resource that is 'Character Strengths'
Take the FREE Character Strengths test here: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
Buckle up because this episode is a bit of a truth bomb.
Your happiness is no one's responsibility but your own.
Too often I see people falling into the trap of gambling their happiness on someone, or something, else and then blaming them when they're not happy.
Your job won't 'make' you happy, your relationships won't make you happy, more money won't 'make' you happy. All of these things can help to contribute to your happiness but at the end of the day, your happiness is your responsibility.
This doesn't mean that you can't ask for help. It means that you're OK with taking the pilot's seat in your happiness journey.
If you feel like a co-pilot, or a bystander, when it comes to your own happiness in life. This is the episode for you
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard at www.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
Are you someone who cringes at the idea of speaking in front of a room?
Do you tend to get caught up in your head whenever it's time for you to voice your opinion?
Do you want to be more confident as a speaker so you can share your voice?
If so, you're in the right place.
We are thrilled to be joined by our first guest for season 4.
Annelise McCarthy is a women's speaking Coach, former lisp-o-holic, and passionate advocate for people becoming confident, articulate, and powerful speakers.
Throughout this episode, we dove into questions such as;
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Why are so many people afraid of public speaking?
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How can you begin to discover your authentic voice?
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What are some handy tips to become a more confident speaker?
The insights shared by Annelise throughout this episode were so valuable that we've even asked her to be a guest expert in our signature Happiness Coaching program!
Connect with Annelise via;
- Website: https://www.annelisemccarthy.com/
- Instagram: @herspeakingcoach
- ClubHouse: @amspeech
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard atwww.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
Does happiness leave clues? You bloody bet it does! And in this week's episode, we're going to be revealing them
Tune in to discover the 3 things that all happy people have in common as well as learn how you can begin integrating these traits into your own life.
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard atwww.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
Do you get caught up in overthinking the future? Do you find that your mind seems to always be running at 100 metres per second? If so then this is a great episode for you.
Join your host, Declan, as he explores 3 different ways to be more mindful.
Whether you're a seasoned meditator, or you can't stand meditation and mindfulness, you'll gain a few great thought prompts from this episode including;
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What mindfulness actually is
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Why misconceptions about mindfulness get in the way of your happiness
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How to get started on your mindfulness journey
As always if you enjoyed this episode you can help us work towards our vision of "growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time" by simply REVIEWING, SHARING & SUBSCRIBING to this podcast.
Find out more about YOUR happiness by completing your FREE Happiness Scorecard atwww.happinessscorecard.com.au
Begin growing your happiness by attending our FREE online masterclass; Hacking Happiness: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness/
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
And just like that our 4 month hiatus is over and we are back on air for Season 4 of BU with Declan Edwards.
In this welcome back episode we are:
- Sharing some highlights of the past 4 months
- Introducing you to the man who will now be working the magic behind the scenes of the show
- Inviting you to join Declan's new personal challenge; the 30for30by30 Challenge
From the bottom of our hearts we cannot thank you enough for your support of this show. At the end of the day this podcast only exists to help us move towards our vision of 'growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time' and that wouldn't be possible without you!
If you love the show remember to subscribe to it and review it.
Mentioned in this show:
- The Happiness Scorecard test: https://s.surveyanyplace.com/buhappinessscorecard
- The Hacking Happiness masterclass: https://www.bucoaching.org/hacking-happiness
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bu-with-declan/message
In this special episode of the show, I wanted to be raw, real and honest with you all. Despite having an amazing year with the show expanding into 13 countries and experiencing a 70% growth in listeners I've been feeling disconnected from the show for a few months now.
This is why there hasn't been a new episode for over a month and it's also why I've decided to let go of the show for the time being and take a step back. It takes a lot of effort, time and energy to make this show a reality and lately it's felt more like an obligation than a joy.
When I sat with this decision I realised it was a green light move (equally scary and exciting) for me to let go.
However, this isn't goodbye forever. My intention at this point in time is to take the next few months to reconnect with why I started a podcast in the first place. In that time I'll be exploring the key messages and themes I want to bring back to the show as well as lining up some incredible guests.
I'll also be developing a brand new show 'Working Well with Declan Edwards' to complement BU with Declan Edwards. Where BU with Declan Edwards will continue to focus on personal development and wellbeing, our new show 'Working Well with Declan Edwards' will focus on workplace wellbeing and what it takes to create a culture of thriving and happiness at work.
Season 4 of BU with Declan Edwards and Season 1 of Working Well with Declan Edwards are both going to be launch in late March 2021.
In the meantime please feel free to catch up on any episodes of the show that you've missed or to connect with me personally on Facebook and Instagram (@declanedwards_bu) as I'll be utilising these platforms to continue growing global wellbeing, one mind at a time.
Until next year, thank you for being a part of this journey and listening to the show.
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For a practice that's been around for literally, thousands of years meditation seems to be getting another big 'heyday' in the 21st Century. Everywhere you turn people seem to recommend meditation as a practice to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. There are countless meditation apps and programs popping up left, right and centre. Meditation as a whole has really taken the world by storm.
But what happens if you just don't like meditation? If you've tried it and you can't stand it?
In this episode, we dive into how people can begin meditating if they hate meditation. We provide some handy tips about making meditation fit your life rather than the other way round. And we reveal two of the most valuable mindset shifts someone can make if they want to start enjoying meditation.
If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW and SHARE it with your friends and family.
If you'd like tailored advice, guidance and support with your Personal Development & Wellbeing journey click HERE to find out more about our signature Personal Development & Wellbeing Accelerator Program (or visit https://www.bucoaching.org/accelerator/)
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All too often as Coaches people assume that we always have our shit together and we never struggle with our mind or emotions. In this special episode of Insider Scoop we welcome BU Coach; Jess Buser onto the show to share her story of growth. From starting out as a member here at BU to now being on our Coaching team, Jess is a shining example of everything BU stands for. In this open and honest interview Jess shares the struggles she was going through that led her to Coaching and she opens up about the steps that helped her create a life of emotional freedom.
So how exactly did Jess go from feeling lost, unfulfilled and emotionally volatile to enjoying a life of emotional freedom and thriving? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out.
*NOTE: About halfway through this episode the heavens opened up and poured down a tonne of rain. There's a little bit of background noise but it doesn't overshadow the amazing insights that Jess provides.
To find out more about starting your own Personal Development & Wellbeing journey with BU (or to discover how you can work 1 on 1 with Jess) head to: https://www.bucoaching.org/accelerator/
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Difficult conversations, conflict, disagreements. How did you feel when reading those words?
For a lot of people, the very idea of having a difficult conversation is enough to make their heart race and their stomach churn. However, difficult conversations aren't something to be avoided at all costs. Instead they can be an incredibly valuable component of healthy relationships - if they are done well.
In this episode join Declan as he shares his 7 tips for navigating and effectively handling difficult conversations.
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On today's episode of the show, we are joined by a special guest, and a close friend of ours, Valerie Ling. Valerie is a clinical psychologist who specialises in burnout and is also the founder and clinical director of The Centre for Effective Living.
Earlier this year Valerie was kind enough to run a guest expert pop up session for our coaching members here at BU. Since then we received so much positive feedback on the session that we decided to bring her back to feature on an episode of the podcast.
If you're someone who struggles with burnout, if you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or if you'd just like to get a better understanding of how to manage your wellbeing then this is a fantastic episode for you.
Connect more with Valerie via the following websites:
https://www.valerieling.com/
https://www.effectiveliving.com.au/
To find out more about starting your own Personal Development & Wellbeing journey with BU head to: https://www.bucoaching.org/accelerator/
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Welcome back to another episode of BU with Declan Edwards. In this 15 minute mindset episode we're diving into the 7 behaviour traps that will hold you back from happiness. These are the actions and habits that we've found over the years to be among the most common, and most detrimental in terms of acting as a barriers to people's wellbeing and development.
For each behavour pattern we explore what it is, why it's an issue and, most importantly, how you can begin to overcome it and take a step forward in your wellbeing.
If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW and SHARE it with your friends and family.
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What do you do when you're married, in a well paying job, ticking all of the boxes of a 'successful' life and yet you're deeply unfulfilled? How do you know when it's time to let go of something to create space for a new life? How do you even begin that journey of self development and creating a life that aligns with you on a deeply personal level?
For this episode's special guest, Jeni Steep, this was the reality she was faced with. Episode 1 of Jeni's Personal Development and Wellbeing journey found her feeling directionless, purposeless and unhappy in life. Fast forward by 4 years and Jeni is now in a happy relationship, running an incredible business and is truly thriving and fulfilling her potential.
So how did she do it? Tune into the episode to find out.
To connect more with Jeni head to:
https://www.themovementcollective.net/
https://jenimoves.com/about-jeni
https://www.instagram.com/jenimoves/?hl=en
To find out more about starting your own Personal Development & Wellbeing journey with BU head to: https://www.bucoaching.org/accelerator/
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Welcome back to another episode of BU with Declan Edwards. In this 15 minute mindset episode we're actually going to do 2 parts because there's no way we can fit all the juicy goodness into one episode (you may have noticed that this episode is slightly over the 15 minute mark).
To kickstart this 2 part special we are diving into the 7 common thinking patterns that will hold you back from happiness. These are thoughts that we've personally experienced in our journeys here at BU as well as thoughts that we regularly see our members struggle with at the start of their personal development and wellbeing journeys.
For each thought pattern we explore what the thought is, why it's an issue and, most importantly, how you can begin to overcome it and take a step forward in your wellbeing.
If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW and SHARE it with your friends and family.
If you'd like tailored advice, guidance and support with your Personal Development & Wellbeing journey click HERE to find out more about our signature Personal Development & Wellbeing Accelerator Program (or visit https://www.bucoaching.org/accelerator/)
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This is, without a doubt, one of our favourite episodes of the BU with Declan Edwards podcast.
Where do we even start when it comes to the incredible Dr Hayley Watson:
Hayley is a TedX speaker, mental health expert and pioneer in making mental wellbeing proactive and relatable. Her work has seen her positively impact lives in multiple countries around the world and help shape the future of how schools approach the mental and emotional wellbeing of their students.
At a young age, Hayley and her family were the victims of a string of bombing attacks - a crime that still has not been solved to this day.
The subsequent trauma and recovery process led Hayley to become particularly passionate about trauma recovery, mental health and emotional wellbeing in children and teenagers.
Throughout this episode, Hayley speaks candidly about her past, opens up about her approach to psychology and shares some exciting visions for the future of mental health on a global scale.
Out of all the episodes we've done this is the one that Declan was most starstruck for!
Connect more with Hayley via the following websites:
https://drhayleywatson.com/
https://openparachuteschools.com/australia
Watch Hayley's Ted Talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_hayley_watson_youth_mental_health_is_not_as_complicated_as_we_make_it_out_to_be
Connect more with us via our website
https://www.bucoaching.org/
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Ladies and gentlemen can you believe it we are back!!
Welcome to Season 3 of the BU with Declan Edwards Podcast.
In this episode, we are kicking things off by discussing the concept of 'progress over perfection'.
If you're a bit of a perfectionist and you get bogged down in an 'all or nothing' approach to your goals then this is the perfect episode for you.
As always it means the world to us when you subscribe, review and share the podcast.
Also if you're keen to accelerate your personal development & wellbeing journey as part of our signature program then make sure you visit https://www.bucoaching.org/ and download our FREE Coaching Info Kit.
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In the final episode of Season 2 I had the honour and privilege to sit down with one of our Freshman Year members, Ayrton Lowther, and have an upfront and honest conversation about his Personal Development & Wellbeing journey.
Ayrton's story is a testament to what can happen when you commit to investing in yourself and commit to getting outside of your comfort zone. His achievements throughout the program thus far are a credit to his dedication and discipline.
As his Coach I couldn't be more proud to have Ayrton on the show for the final episode of Season 2.
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Here we are; the last episode of Season 2 of 15 Minute Mindst. To bring this season to a close we are diving into the importance of kindness and how it makes a profound and positive impact on both yourself and those around you.
We share how kindness is deeply ingrained in humanity and why it is important for us to be intentional with being kind on a day to day basis.
CHECK OUT HOW WE ARE HELPING MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE WORLD
As always it means the world to me when you SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW and SHARE the show.
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FREE WELLBEING TOOLS
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7 DAY STRESS LESS CHALLENGE
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NOTE: This episode mentions suicidal thoughts and anorexia. If either of these topics are triggering for you it is advised that you don't listen to this episode
I can't believe we're here already - the season 2 finale of the Wizards of Wellbeing miniseries.
To wrap up season 2 we're joined by none other than Matt Boyce - Founder of the Human Connection Project and a man on a personal mission to encourage us all to ask ourselves 'How Good's Living?'
Throughout this episode, Matt and I cover topics including:
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How the loss of a close friend led Matt to deeply recognise the importance of proactive mental health
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Our shared gripes with the current approach to mental wellbeing
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Matt's favourite tool for ensuring you stay in alignment within your life.
This is a great episode that even features some guest appearances by Matt's dog.
As always it means the world to us when you SUBSCRIBE to and REVIEW the podcast. Go ahead and go that now you good thing!
Important Links:
Links from our guest:
Instagram: @m.boyce
Website: https://www.connection.org.au/
Links from BU:
Free tools: https://bucoaching.org/free-stuff/ Click here to find out more about starting your Freshman Year in our Personal Development & Wellbeing Accelerator.
Links from our Sponsor - Monkey Brew:
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"Resentment and anger are our ways of punishing ourselves for somebody else's mistakes"
When I first hear that statement it hit home for me. How often in life do we fall into the trap of holding judgment and resentment towards ourselves or towards other people when at the end of the day all this does is hurt us and reduce our ability to move forward in our life?
In this episode I'm diving into the art of forgiveness and sharing how you can begin to develop a healthy relationship with forgiveness in order to free yourself from the past.
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Don't forget as well to kickstart your Personal Development & Wellbeing Journey via the links below:
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FREE WELLBEING TOOLS
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7 DAY STRESS LESS CHALLENGE
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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR AS PART OF OUR ACCELERATOR
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of the Insider Scoop Series! On this episode I'm joined by another one of our amazing Sophomore Year members here at BU; Mylena Quinten.
Mylena first enrolled in her Freshman Year after seeing us on tour in 2019. At the time she was living and working in Queensland, Australia and knew that she had a lot more potential to explore and to fulfil. These days Mylena is back living in The Netherlands and is using everything she learns at BU to not only thrive personally but to also made a positive impact on the lives of her loved ones.
In this episode, we openly discuss some of Mylena's biggest fears, takeaways and lessons from her time with BU.
As always it means the world to us when you SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW the show, don't forget to also go to town on the links below to connect more with Mylena, grab some great coffee from our sponsors and take your next steps forward with BU.
Important Links:
Links from our guest:
Instagram: @mylenaquinten
Links from BU:
Free tools: https://bucoaching.org/free-stuff/
Click here to find out more about starting your Freshman Year in our Personal Development & Wellbeing Accelerator.
Links from our Sponsor - Monkey Brew:
https://monkeybrew.org/collections/brewing-and-sample-packs
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It starts with B and ends with 'oundaries'. You guessed it! Today we are diving into the topic of boundaries!
Specifically I'm going to share the 3 step process to set and uphold your boundaries in the most healthy and effective way.
If you're someone who has stumbled across the idea of boundaries but you're not quite sure how to implement them well, or if you've tried setting boundaries in the past and found that they weren't upheld - then this is a great episode for you.
As always it means the world to me when you SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW and SHARE the show.
Don't forget as well to kickstart your Personal Development & Wellbeing Journey via the links below:
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FREE WELLBEING TOOLS
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7 DAY STRESS LESS CHALLENGE
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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR AS PART OF OUR ACCELERATOR
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Welcome back to the Wizards of Wellbeing mini-series on the BU with Declan Edwards Podcast. In this mini-series we interview and connect with experts who we feel are making magic in people's lives.
On this week's episode of the show we are joined by our good friend, Scott Bidmead.
Scott is an entrepreneur, a media personality and a passionate advocate for all things wellbeing and flourishing.
In his past, Scott has been the presenter on numerous TV programs, has interviewed celebrities such as Morgan Freeman and Jason Momoa, and has grown a successful PR and Media Company.
In this interview though we are stripping back the glitz and glamour to focus more on Scott's personal story. In this interview, we dive into some of the changes he has made over the past couple of years as a result of reconnecting with his vision and sense of purpose. We also discuss concepts such as:
- What it means to live a good life
- How to reconnect with yourself when the world is so loud
- Embracing the idea that you don't have to pigeon hole yourself and just be one thing.
If you're feeling a bit disconnected from what matters to you in life, if you've been told that you should chase your dreams but you're unsure what you should be dreaming about in the first place - this is the episode for you.
PS: It means the world to us if you SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW the show on any platform you're listening on.
And as always; Make an Impact, Start with Self and BU!
Important Links:
Links from our guest:
Instagram: @scott_bidmead
https://euda.co/
Links from BU:
Free tools: https://bucoaching.org/free-stuff/
Click here to find out more about starting your Freshman Year in our Personal Development & Wellbeing Accelerator.
Links from our Sponsor - Monkey Brew:
https://monkeybrew.org/collections/brewing-and-sample-packs
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So you want to be more self confident? Want to improve your self esteem? Want to maximise your ability to trust yourself?
These are common Personal Development & Wellbeing goals but a lot of people miss the first fundamental step and that's why it all comes undone.
See, it's impossible to be confident in someone you don't know.
It's hard to trust someone you don't understand.
And this is gap for most people - they don't truly know themselves.
In this episode I reveal why you need to start putting down the masks and connecting deeply with yourself if you ever want to experience authentic and deep self confidence.
As always it means the world to me when you SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW and SHARE the show.
Don't forget as well to kickstart your Personal Development & Wellbeing Journey via the links below:
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FREE WELLBEING TOOLS
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7 DAY STRESS LESS CHALLENGE
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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR AS PART OF OUR ACCELERATOR
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Welcome welcome welcome into Season 2 of the Insider Scoop series - the show where I get to sit down with real life people who are on a Personal Development & Wellbeing journey to find out all about the highs, the lows and the lessons that come with pursuing a life of thriving.
On the debut episode of Season 2, I am joined by Jamie Sy, a Sophomore Year member here at BU. I jokingly refer to Jamie as the Queen of Connection because she is so incredibly heart centred, collaboration focused and impact driven. Throughout this episode we dive into topics such as:
- The tipping point that led Jamie to begin prioritising her Personal Development & Wellbeing
- How Coaching has differed from counselling for Jamie
- And most importantly, how her Personal Development & Wellbeing Journey hasn't just left a positive impact on her life - but how it has also spread a positive ripple effect to those around her.
As always it means the world to us when you SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW the show, don't forget to also go to town on the links below to connect more with Jamie, grab some great coffee from our sponsors and take your next steps forward with BU.
Important Links:
Links from our guest:
Instagram: @jamieannsy
Podcast: "Healing My Earth, Healing ME with Jamie Sy" (available on all platforms)
Links from BU:
Free tools: https://bucoaching.org/free-stuff/
Click here to find out more about starting your Freshman Year in our Personal Development & Wellbeing Accelerator.
Links from our Sponsor - Monkey Brew:
https://monkeybrew.org/collections/brewing-and-sample-packs
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On today's episode of 15 minute mindset I'm diving into one word that tends to cause more unnecessary stress than any other. And I can promise you that you're using it on almost a daily basis.
Tune in to discover this word, and more importantly learn what to replace it with in order to alleviate and reduce the amount of stress you experience each day.
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Don't forget as well to kickstart your Personal Development & Wellbeing Journey via the links below:
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FREE WELLBEING TOOLS
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7 DAY STRESS LESS CHALLENGE
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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR AS PART OF OUR ACCELERATOR
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Welcome back to the BU with Declan Edwards Podcast. After a short break I am so excited to be back on air for Season 2 and kicking things off for the Wizards of Wellbeing series with a good friend of mine - Hayley Stathis.
Hayley is a clinical nutritionist and naturopath whose passion for wellbeing and helping women thrive is contagious!
Throughout this episode, we dove into the topic of stress and food and explored important concepts including:
- Why our behaviour around food can change when we are stressed
- How to notice downward spirals and prevent them
- The important of being intentional and mindful around our food practices
We also debuted our brand new surprise game for this season of the show.
So if you're someone who struggles with stress, food and you want to improve your overall wellbeing make sure you take a moment to tune in and do something good for you today.
As always it means the world to us if you SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW the show on any platform you're listening on.
And as always; Make an Impact, Start with Self and BU!
Important Links:
Links from our guest:
- Instagram: @the_well_clinic
- https://hayleystathis.com.au/
- https://thewellclinic.com.au/
Links from BU:
- Free tools: https://bucoaching.org/free-stuff/
- Click here to find out more about starting your Freshman Year in our Personal Development & Wellbeing Accelerator.
Links from our Sponsor - Monkey Brew:
- https://monkeybrew.org/collections/brewing-and-sample-packs
- USE THE CODE 'BUPODCAST' TO GET $5 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER
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Welcome back to the show! After a brief hiatus, we are back and pumped to bring you SEASON 2. We've got some epic guests and thought-provoking topics coming up for you and it all kicks off with this one:
Are you working in a job, at a career or on a mission?
The difference is huge and on this episode, I'm breaking down how you can tell the difference and begin building your way towards a mission in your life.
With the return to work after COVID on the horizon, it's never been a better time to get clear on what matters to you in a workplace and begin laying your foundations towards infusing your work with a deep sense of meaning and purpose.
As always it means the world to me when you SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW and SHARE the show.
Don't forget as well to kickstart your Personal Development & Wellbeing Journey via the links below:
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FREE WELLBEING TOOLS
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7 DAY STRESS LESS CHALLENGE
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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR AS PART OF OUR ACCELERATOR
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We cannot believe it's taken this long for us to finally have Ami Rankin on the show.
You may already know Ami from instagram (@ami_rankin), from her own podcast (Nourishing Ami) or from the fact that she is our incredible Head of Coaching & Development here at BU.
Ami writes and runs half of our Personal Development & Wellbeing Accelerator program and has been making such a profound positive impact on people's lives since she came on board with BU way back in 2017.
But what you may know is that; true to BU's vision of "making an impact, starting with self", Ami's Personal Development & Wellbeing journey started with her being a member of BU.
In this episode Ami opens up about:
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the tipping point that led her to start her Personal Development & Wellbeing journey
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how her habit of repression was just leading to more anxiety and overwhelm
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and how she navigated, and continues to navigate, identity shifts caused by huge changes in her life.
This is an episode not to be missed, I couldn't think of a better episode to finish Season 1 of 2020 on.
Don't forget that you can connect with Ami via:
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Instagram (@ami_rankin)
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Her podcast "Nourishing Ami" (seriously, go subscribe... it's amazing)
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Or by heading to www.bucoaching.org and filling out the application to find out more about working one on one with Ami as part of our Personal Development & Wellbeing Accelerator Program.
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On the season FINALE of 15 Minute Mindset on the BU with Declan Edwards podcast we are talking about MINIMALISM.
If you're unfamiliar with minimalism it's essentially a movement and approach to life that focuses on having less material possessions and only keeping things that add value to your life.
Having recently taken a more minimalist approach to living I'm excited to share that this week's episode is the first episode I'm recording in our new studio home that my wife and I moved into as a way of decluttering our lives and creating more freedom for ourselves.
If you find that you tend to be bogged down by 'stuff' and that you're living a cluttered and busy life then this is definitely a great episode to listen to.
For more on minimalism I recommend you check out The Minimalists Website: https://www.theminimalists.com/start/
As well as their TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7rewjFNiys
And their Netflix Documentary: "Minimalism: A Documentary About Important Things"
If you'd like to accelerate your Personal Development & Wellbeing Journey make sure you check out our brand new website at: https://bucoaching.org/
As always it means the world to me when you LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this podcast with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your support.
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Welcome to The Wizards of Wellbeing - the series where I get to sit down with and pick the brains of people who are creating absolute magic in the lives of others.
In this episode of the show, we are joined by Brit & Shel, the owners of Pineapple Fitness.
Throughout the episode we dive into the important topics like:
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Intuition and connecting with your values
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How crucial community is to health
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And of course, we answer the question; could a dolphin f*ck you up?
This episode is filled with knowledge and plenty of laughs so buckle up and tune in for a great show.
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With all the uncertainty and changes happening in the world at the moment one thing is becoming increasingly clear; it's damn challenging to work from home.
When you take all the roles we usually play in day to day life (employee, partner, parent etc) and combine them under one roof at the same time it can be difficult to navigate them all, let alone actually look after your wellbeing throughout the day.
On this episode I share my top 5 tips to help you stay sane whilst working from home.
I've personally used these strategies since 2017 and they've worked wonders in my wellbeing, my relationships and my productivity.
As always it means the world to me if you SUBSCRIBE to the show, SHARE it with your friends and leave us a positive REVIEW
If you'd like to find out more about our Personal Development & Wellbeing Accelerator so that you can move forward with your wellbeing journey then click here for all the deets: https://bucoaching.org/accelerator/
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Welcome to The Insider Scoop - the series where I sit down with people just like you and ask them to share stories from their Personal Development & Wellbeing Journey.
On this episode of the show I'm joined by BU graduate, Ash Murrell.
Ash and I first connected in 2018 and clicked straight away over a shared drive to help people live happier lives. What I could see early on though was that Ash had been so busy looking after everyone else she had forgotten to prioritise herself.
Ash took her first steps and ended up completing one of our coaching programs with our Head of Coaching & Development, Ami Rankin.
Now Ash is truly thriving in life and is making an impact, starting with herself.
In this show we discuss:
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How it's easy for a helper to lose themselves in relationships
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The concept of green lights in life (how to identify them and take action on them)
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The best & worst wellbeing advice Ash has ever heard
And much more.
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show and leave us a REVIEW.
If you'd like to connect more with ash you can do so by following @ash_murrell93 on Instagram
Or if you'd like to connect more with BU and have a conversation about moving forward with your Personal Development & Wellbeing Journey you can do so by clicking the link below:
https://calendly.com/declan_bucoaching/complementary_call
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On this week's episode of 15 minute mindset I'm sharing the concept of "impermanence" and how it can help you savour the good times and stay resilient in the challenging times.
I share how the mantra of "this too shall pass" is particularly beneficial in this uncertain and difficult time we are all living in.
And I also share how a water painting by a Chinese artist helped me embody and appreciate this amazing Buddhist concept of "impermanence"
As always make sure you subscribe to the show and give us a 5 star review.
In exciting news we have just launched our brand new website. If you haven't checked it out yet you can do so by clicking the link below:
https://bucoaching.org/
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Welcome to The Wizards of Wellbeing - the series where I get to sit down with and pick the brains of people who are creating absolute magic in the lives of others.
On this episode of the show, we are joined by the incredible Nick Maier, owner & founder of The Youth Academy. Nick lives and breathes personal development and when you hear his story you'll understand why. He has now turned his focus on how he can use his own personal growth to positively impact the lives of the next generation.
During the interview, Nick and I dove into important topics like:
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How fearing failure actually increases the likelihood of failure
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Why living from inspiration is far more valuable than living from fear
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How to be a great leader to children
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And we also answered the most important question of all... "if there is only a little bit of toilet paper left on the roll do you replace it or leave it for the next person to deal with?"
If you would like to connect more with Nick you can do so by visiting the website below:
https://www.theyouthacademy.net.au/home
You can also connect with Nick via his Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/__nickmaier/?hl=en
Nick is also one of the amazing Guest Experts on BU's PocketCoach platform!
Click below to find out more about PocketCoach and to claim your unlimited FREE trial of PocketCoach Petite or to unlock the full version of PocketCoach with a month free from us.
https://bucoaching.org/pocketcoach
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On today's special episode of 15 Minute Mindset I share 5 simple, practical and effective tips to help you manage stress, overwhelm and anxiety throughout this uncertain and challenging time in history.
If this episode helped you it means the world to me and the team at BU if you can share it, subscribe and review the podcast. It really does help us positively impact more lives.
As always if you would like additional support with your wellbeing and personal development please connect with us via email (grow@bucoaching.org) or by visiting www.bucoaching.org
Until the next time we talk:
Be Empowered. Be Exceptional. BU
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Ami Assigal is many things. A business owner, a mother, a leader and a changemaker.
But after so long juggling so many roles, and wrestling with a high achiever drive, Ami found herself at a place where she no longer knew who she was, what she wanted or what would fulfil her.
She was stressed, anxious and permanently hustling for her worth - never taking the time to slow down and appreciate herself or her life.
This is how we first connected with Ami in mid-2019 when she joined the BU movement as part of our Personal Development & Wellbeing Mastery Program.
Nowadays Ami is proud of who she is, is ok with slowing down and has a much healthier relationship with her emotional wellbeing. The best part is Ami is still kicking massive goals and achieving great things in her life but now she is doing so from a place of fulfilment and self-love.
On this debut episode of The Insider Scoop series, I sit down with Ami for the first time in person to find out more about the journey from her own perspective and to dive into how Ami is making an impact, starting with herself.
In this episode we talk about:
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Ami's changing relationship with the concept of failure
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How Ami developing herself has helped her positively impact the lives of her children, her clients and those around her
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An incredibly exciting opportunity that has arisen for Ami to positively change lives in another country.
If you'd like to connect more with Ami and follow her journey you can do so via LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ami-assigal/?originalSubdomain=au
If you'd like to be a part of Hello my Tribe you can check them out here: https://www.hellomytribe.com/
MOST IMPORTANTLY MAKE SURE YOU SUPPORT AMI'S WORK IN GHANA HERE --> https://join.thp.org.au/fundraisers/amiassigal/business-chicks-ghana
Other resources we mentioned during this episode are:
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"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Steven Covey [book]
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"First We Make the Beast Beautiful" by Sarah Wilson [book]
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Who Gives a Crap Toilet Paper: https://au.whogivesacrap.org/
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What is happiness made of?
It's an age-old question that has been fiercely debated for thousands of years.
In this episode of 15 Minute Mindset, Declan breaks down some of the cutting edge research from fields such as Positive Psychology and the Neuroscience of Happiness to reveal exactly how much of your happiness is determined by:
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Your genetics
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Your situations in life
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Your mindset and internal skillsets
The answers may surprise you!
As always we're incredibly grateful for you tuning into this show each week and learning more about how you can maximise your Personal Development & Wellbeing. If you love the show make sure you help us out by giving us a 5 star review and by sharing the show with your friends and family. Together we can spread a ripple effect that leaves a positive impact on the wellbeing of the world.
If this episode sparked your interest in taking the next step forward for your own Personal Development & Wellbeing journey make sure you check out our website www.bucoaching.org or send an email to grow@bucoaching.org to find out more about our accelerator program and how you can enrol in your freshman year with BU.
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Welcome to The Wizards of Wellbeing - the series where I get to sit down with and pick the brains of people who are creating absolute magic in the lives of others.
For the debut episode of season 1 we are lucky enough to have Ashanna Roberts in BU-HQ with us to share her story, her insight and her wellbeing tips.
Throughout this episode, we dive into topics such as:
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The strengths and limitations of being a high achiever
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How to free yourself from the expectations of others, and from your own expectations
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Why it's so important to give back and make an impact to the younger generations.
PLUS we even challenged Ashanna to do something that equally scared and excited her LIVE on air (stay tuned until the end of the show to hear that one)
If you would like to connect more with Ashanna you can do so via:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/asana.ashanna/
Website: http://www.thepathtoalignment.com/
Ashanna is also one of the amazing Guest Experts on BU's PocketCoach platform!
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It's finally here! The debut episode of 15 Minute Mindset.
In this brand spanking new series I'll be sharing proactive, practical and fun tips and tricks all designed to help you boost your mindset and wellbeing in 15 minutes or less!
On the first episode I'm unpacking the importance of self care and covering important takeaways such as:
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The 3 distinct types of self-care that you need to do to maximise your wellbeing
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Why most people get self care wrong
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The 2 different ways to practice self care (and which one to start with)
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What a way to bring this special series of archive interviews to a close. On the 4th and final special archive episode of the show I am so grateful to say that we have Sebastian Terry. If you don't yet know Sebastian allow me to run through the dot points of some of his accomplishments below:
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Founder of 100 Things and of Kindsum
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International Keynote Speaker
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His talks have been shared by the likes of GoalCast, Jay Shetty and Kerwin Rae
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Published Author
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And, on a personal note, Sebastian is the man who I consider to be my first informal Coach/mentor and who played a huge role in helping me become the man I am today.
In this interview, Seb shares the story that started with a bucketlist and somehow wound up with him doing things such as getting married in Vegas, delivering a baby, helping a man complete his first marathon and inspiring people globally to live a life of meaning, purpose and contribution.
To connect more with Seb check out his movement Kindsum via the link below
https://kindsum.com/
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I'm so excited to announce that as of mid-February we have THREE new series coming out on the BU with Declan Edwards podcast but in the meantime, I wanted to make sure you had something great to listen to each week. That is why we've decided to release 4 previously unreleased interviews from 2019.
In the THIRD episode of our Special Archives Series we are joined by Jason Bradley. Jason is a local physiotherapist and business owner who has certainly left his mark on the health and wellbeing of the Hunter Region. In this episode Jason shares his experience, knowledge and perspective as a leader in the health industry and provides some great tips on how you can enhance your health.
If you loved this episode and you want to learn more from Jason I'm pleased to announce that he is a guest expert on our PocketCoach platform.
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I'm so excited to announce that as of mid-February we have THREE new series coming out on the BU with Declan Edwards podcast but in the meantime, I wanted to make sure you had something great to listen to each week. That is why we've decided to release 4 previously unreleased interviews from 2019.
In this second episode of our Special Archives, we have Nate, the man formerly known as Nathan, van Dyk. Nate is the Creative Director here at BU and is also a close friend of mine. It was an honour and privilege to sit down with Nate and have him share his story because let me promise you it's a good story. Over the past 6 or so years Nate has gone through a huge personal development journey centred around connecting more deeply with himself, determining who he truly is and creating a life in alignment with that.
He is a great example of the importance of healthy self-expression and of being true to yourself.
Don't forget that if you want to connect more with Nate, or any in the BU community, you can do so by joining the free Facebook group via the link below.
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Hello listeners and welcome back to the show after our extended 6 week Christmas holiday!
I'm so excited to announce that as of mid-February we have THREE new series coming out on the BU with Declan Edwards podcast but in the meantime, I wanted to make sure you had something great to listen to each week. That is why we've decided to release 4 previously unreleased interviews from 2019.
First up on the Special Archives Episodes is Lauren Hensby. Lauren is the Founder of Hungry Hearts Co and is one of the most amazing people I've ever met when it comes to the topic of love and relationships.
In this episode Lauren shares with us:
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How to create a fulfilling relationship
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How to communicate more effectively with your partner
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How to love "love"
If you loved this episode and you want to learn more from Lauren I'm pleased to announce that she is a guest expert on our PocketCoach platform.
You can access an UNLIMITED FREE TRIAL of PocketCoach Petite (where you get all blogs and podcast episodes) or unlock a ONE MONTH FREE TRIAL of PocketCoach (where you get all blogs, podcasts, videos, guest experts and wellbeing tests) by clicking the link below:
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Australia we need to talk!
Did you know that over 50% of Australians are stressed about money?!
In fact, money is now one of the biggest causes of stress in the country!
To make matters worse up to 38% of Australian households are spending more than they earn and up to 86% of Australians don't know how much their monthly budget is.
In a first-world country this shouldn't be the case.
Joining me on the podcast today is a good friend of mine, Phil Usher from The Cheeky Investor.
In this episode, we dive into how money and wellbeing are linked, why we need to change the conversation around money and of course how you can begin putting yourself in a better position financially.
Don't forget to connect with Phil via the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/Cheekyinvestor/
https://cheekyinvestor.com/
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach. The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life. And the best part is, it’s 100% free. Access The Wellness Library and take the next steps forward in your wellbeing by clicking the link below: https://bucoaching.org/pocketcoach
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This week's episode of the show is incredibly exciting to me for two reasons
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Our guest is not only an Alumni member of BU who I am privileged enough to personally Coach
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She is also someone who takes what she learns from her own Personal Development and now uses it to help others.
Britt Barlow is many things but one thing that stands out consistently to me is her desire to help people live happier and healthier lives.
In this episode, Britt goes deep into how anxiety was a massive part of her life for 15 years and she shares how she hopes the approaches to anxiety and wellbeing as a whole will change.
Britt also shares the one message she wishes every single woman on the planet could embody (and it's powerful!).
Don't forget to connect with Britt via the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/thewholeisticlife/
https://www.instagram.com/the_wholeistic_life
http://www.thewhole-isticlife.com.au/
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach.
The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
And the best part is, it’s 100% free.
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All aboard for this week’s episode of the podcast!
I’m back from my short 4 day cruise holiday and I’m excited to share a white profound life lesson that was hammered home to me whilst sailing the ocean aboard the cruise ship.
Join me this week as I dive into how to respond when sh*t doesn’t go to plan
In this episode I share:
- What didn’t go to plan with our holiday
- The uncomfortable truth about life and your plans
- My top 3 strategies for responding effectively to sh*t not going to plan
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts and articles on PocketCoach Petite!
PocketCoach Petite is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it.
You can access 100s of articles and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
And the best part is, it’s 100% free.
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We're often asked at BU what the difference is between psychology, psychotherapy, counselling and coaching are.
Our belief is that each approach serves people differently depending on where they're at in their wellbeing and personal development journey. They all have value and the key is to ensure the right approach is used with the right people at the right time.
This is a key component of Stacey Clarke's story.
When Stacey first connected with BU she had already been doing amazing work with a counsellor for years. However, she was reaching the point where she felt counselling was no longer helping her grow and began to think that maybe it was no longer the best approach for her.
Since then Stacey has completed our 6 month Confidence & Purpose Coaching program, enrolled in our Alumni Program and is now completing her 12 month Impact & Leadership Coaching program to learn how to make a positive impact in the lives of those around her.
Over that time Stacey has grown in leaps and bounds but has also definitely faced her fair share of hurdles and obstacles.
If you're someone who is unsure of what approach will most serve you when it comes to your wellbeing and personal development journey then make sure you check this episode out.
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach.
The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
And the best part is, it’s 100% free.
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Do you ever finish your day feeling like you didn't really accomplish anything?
Or that you were sooooooo busy but none of it seemed to really matter or make a difference to your wellbeing?
If so than this is the episode for you. In this week's episode of the show I go deep into sharing my personal 10 minute strategy that helps me win my day!
Throughout the episode I reveal:
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The 4 scientifically proven techniques that combine to make this life changing strategy so effective.
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The 2 non negotiables that I believe everyone should be doing in the morning.
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How something as simple as a pen, a notepad and some proven methods can make your day far less stressful and far more fulfilling.
I also reveal a surprise announcement about The Wellness Library. Speaking of which, don't forget that you can access The Wellness Library for FREE by clicking the link below!
https://bucoaching.org/pocketcoach
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On this week's episode of the show I am joined by a very special guest.
Aleks Culic is a one on one Coaching member here at BU however he is also one of our youngest members!
In his early 20s, Aleks made the decision that he wanted to become the best version of himself and live life to the fullest. In this episode, we dive into his journey, his story and what breakthroughs he has had along the way.
If there's one thing that stood out to me from this interview it's that commitment and dedication make the world of difference. Aleks embodies these traits and as a result, he has grown rapidly in his personal development journey.
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach.
The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
And the best part is, it’s 100% free.
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So here’s the thing
Lately I’ve been experiencing episodes of Imposter Syndrome.
If you’re not familiar with Imposter Syndrome it’s a collection of feelings of self doubt and thoughts of inadequacy in spite of any accomplishments you’ve already made.
So as part of my own personal development and wellbeing journey I’ve been diving into developing a better understanding of Imposter Syndrome and learning about how to overcome it.
What I found out during this research is that up to 70% of people will experience episodes of Imposter Syndrome at some point in their lives!!!
Join me on this week’s podcast episode as I share my experience with Imposter Syndrome and as I reveal:
- The 6 keys of Imposter Syndrome
- How being smarter and more accomplished actually increases your likelihood of experiencing Imposter Syndrome
- And of course how I’ve begun to overcome it and how you can too
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach.
The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
And the best part is, it’s 100% free.
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Personal development can often be glorified by social media.
The truth is it's not always upbeat seminars, exciting podcasts and an abundance of unicorns.
Personal development is often damn hard work.
Nobody knows that more than this week's guest, Dainis Purins.
Over the past few years, Dainis has been on a personal development journey that saw him lose everything that he hinged his self-worth on. As a result, he was forced to rediscover, and rebuild himself from the core.
I'm fortunate enough to call Dainis a personal friend, mentor and previous client of mine. I speak from the heart when I say that this man's story of personal growth is an absolute inspiration and one not to be missed.
If you've ever thought personal development was easy, or you've found yourself stuck in the growing pains that come with personal development then definitely check this episode out.
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach.
The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
And the best part is, it’s 100% free.
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I'm going to be honest with you guys.
In the past few months I came close to burnout. I was regularly feeling stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted.
Then life threw a couple of curveballs that could've derailed everything. But instead I saw these as blessings in disguise.
Over the past few months I've come to deeply appreciate the saying that sometimes less is more.
If you're someone whose calendar is regularly filled to the brim.
If you feel overwhelmed, stressed or exhausted regularly.
And if you just want to feel like there's more time in your day than this is definitely the episode for you.
Join me as I share the perspective changes and practices that helped me regain my day and achieve more by doing less.
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach.
The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
And the best part is, it’s 100% free.
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If you ask a crowd of people to describe their ideal life it's likely that the majority of them will include buying a home at some point in that description.
Buying a house is undoubtedly one of the biggest life decisions you can make, so naturally, it can also be one of the most stressful.
On this week's episode of BU with Declan Edwards, we are joined by finance specialist, Alex Munzer. Throughout the episode Alex shed light on why buying a house can be so stressful and provides handy tips for how to make the process less stressful.
Whether you're about to buy your first house, you've already got a house or you have a dream of buying one in future make sure you check this episode out.
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach.
The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
And the best part is, it’s 100% free.
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Not going to lie, this was an incredibly special episode for me to record. For two reasons:
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Because it's my 26th birthday and I had the opportunity to reflect on my life thus far
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Because I get real raw, deep and honest in this episode. I almost cry at the end. Yeah, it's that legit.
In this week's episode, I'm sharing the top 26 life lessons I've come to learn over the past 26 years.
I open up about my past, my beliefs, my relationships and why I'm so grateful to be living the life I am.
I also share why I know with 100% certainty that it is essential for other people to hear these lessons and apply them in their own life as well.
Tune in now to hear the biggest takeaways I've had throughout my life thus far and gain an insight into some ways that you can make an impact, start with self and most importantly.... be you!
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Last, but definitely not least; for the committed among you who have really been resonating with this podcast and whose gut instincts have been telling you to accelerate your personal development and wellbeing journey; this is for you. Click the link below to jump onto a complimentary connection call with me so we can connect with each other, identify your challenges and goals and determine whether we're a good fit to help you grow your wellbeing in leaps and bounds. https://calendly.com/declan_bucoaching/complementary_call
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We all know that proactively looking after your mental, emotional and physical health is incredibly important.
But too often the fitness industry prioritises physical health at the detriment and expense of mental and emotional health.
Seeing this is what lead our next guest, Chloe Semenya, to take action and begin changing the way women were approaching their fitness.
Rather than focus on comparison, aesthetics and competition Chloe helped people focus on moving for their mind.
Tune into this episode to hear Chloe's story of how she is making an impact that all started with self.
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach.
The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
And the best part is, it’s 100% free.
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It's a concept that is seen in music, movies and most popular culture; the idea that friendships are meant to last forever?
But is this really the case?
On this week's episode of the podcast I'm diving deep into the topic of friendships. Throughout the episode we talk about:
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Why friendships are so valuable to our lives
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Why I don't believe they're meant to last forever (and why this is a good thing)
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How to recognise when a friendship is turning sour
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And how to approach changing, or ending, that friendship in healthy way
If you're someone who has been questioning some friendships in your life lately, or if you're not sure how to go about changing or ending these friendships, make sure you check this episode out!
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach.
The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
And the best part is, it’s 100% free.
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In this week’s episode of the podcast I had the honour and privilege of sitting down with Aaron Edwards.
I asked Aaron to come into the studio for his first ever podcast because I believe he is a shining example of someone who is standing up as a voice for conversations that need to be had more frequently in society.
In the episode we dive into:
- Aaron’s struggles with depression, anxiety and mental health
- Why these conversations need to be had not only when people are struggling but when they’re happy as well
- And we discuss Aaron’s hopes for the future of mental health in Australia.
Out of all the interviews I’ve done as part of this show this one stood out to me as one of the most raw and vulnerable.
As always this episode is available, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach.
The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
And the best part is, it’s 100% free.
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When it comes to health and wellbeing it seems that nearly everyone is talking about exercise and nutrition.
But what about SLEEP?
Sleep is one of the most important physical aspects of living a healthy, happy and fulfilled life but so few people develop a plan around how to make sure they are getting high quality sleep.
In this week’s episode of BU with Declan Edwards we deep dive into sleep and explore: 1. Why sleep is so important
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Whether or not you actually ‘need’ 8 hours of sleep
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How to set a sleep routine that maximises your health and your happiness
Don’t forget that this week’s episode is now LIVE, alongside 100s of other podcasts, articles and videos, in The Wellness Library on PocketCoach.
The Wellness Library is like having a Netflix that’s filled with content that is actually good for your life rather than a distraction from it. You can access 100s of articles, videos and podcasts all designed to help you develop your mindset and wellbeing so you can truly thrive in life.
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Why is it that people are so quick to speak up when they disagree with something but not when they have something kind to say? How can we spread more kindness not only throughout the world but to ourselves as well? How can YOU make a difference in someone’s life each and every day? On this week’s episode of BU with Declan Edwards we dive into all of those questions and more as Declan interviews the passionate, inspiring and incredible Lou Garrett from Make Kind Loud! You can connect more with Lou by click the following links: Lou’s Personal Profile: https://www.facebook.com/louisa.garrett1 The Make Kind Loud Page: https://www.facebook.com/makekindloud As always don’t forget to give this episode 5 stars and a quick written review if it resonated with you. Every review brings us closer to positively impacting 1 trillion lives.
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Can Money Buy Happiness? It’s a massive question to ask and this week on the podcast we are going to answer it.
Join me as we: 1. Dive into the science behind money and happiness 2. Speak about why money definitely can buy happiness 3. And most importantly join me as I share with you exactly where you can invest your money to get happiness in return I bet you can’t guess the 3 areas that are scientifically proven to give long term happiness back in return for a small monetary investment.
Don’t forget to email our team at grow@bucoaching.org to chat about investing in your wellbeing through one of our coaching programs.
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Can I get a big old yeehaw and howdy partner? This week on the podcast we are joined by a very special guest - James Tanner.
James is a graduate member of BU Coaching who is now completing the Impact & Leadership graduate program with me as his Coach.
Over the past 12 months James has grown in leaps and bounds when it comes to his mindset and wellbeing. However he hasn’t just used what he has learnt from coaching to improve his own life, he is also using it to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
James is a living, breathing example of the BU vision “to positively impact 1 trillion lives, starting with self” and we are proud to call him not only a member of BU but also a close friend. Join us this week as we sit down in James’ home in Texas to talk about his personal development that started 2 years ago.
In this episode you’ll hear about: - The tragedy that led James down a path of reflection and questioning what it means to live
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Some of James’ biggest wins and takeaways from his coaching journey
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James’ advice to anyone listening who feels like they’ve lost themselves
Don’t forget to give this episode a 5 star rating and leave a review on whatever platform you’re tuning in from.
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If you’ve been following my Facebook Page or Instagram channel you would know that I am currently in Dallas, Texas 🇺🇸
After having a few people message me asking why I thought I would share the crazy story of events that led up to me being here.
I also share in this episode the 3 main life lessons I’ve already taken from Texas.
So saddle up cowboys because this episode is one to remember! 🤠
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What a great way to kick off our “insider scoop” series.
What’s the “insider scoop” series you ask?
It’s where we interview some of the BU team and members to give you a special “inside scoop” of what it’s like to be involved with BU.
To kick start the series we have our incredible head of marketing - Josh in studio with us. In this episode we talk about
- How an innocent game of chess led to Josh working with BU
- How Josh has embodied our vision of positively impacting 1 trillion lives starting with self
- The ONE thing Josh has changed in his life that he believes everyone should be doing immediately.
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In this week's episode of the show Declan gets raw, open, honest and vulnerable about the loss of his close friend to suicide a couple of months ago.
He opens up about how he has handled the news and about how he felt visiting his friend's grave midway through running a 10 city and 16 day long Finding Emotional Freedom tour.
He also highlights the 3 different and equally valuable approaches to looking after your mental and emotional wellbeing.
WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material and may be a trigger for people who have been affected by suicide.
This episode is intended to be a message of hope and a rallying call for us to all do more about our own mental and emotional wellbeing as well as that of our loved ones.
Together we can make a positive impact that all starts with self.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide or their mental health please contact any of the amazing organisations listed below
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Butterfly Foundation Helpline (eating disorder help): 1800 33 4673
Mens Line Australia: 1300 78 99 78
Alternatively you can reach out to a friend, family member, therapist, counsellor, mentor, coach or psychologist.
If you or someone you know is at the prevention and cultivation stage of your wellbeing journey (you're feeling 'neutral' and want to learn how to thrive) then feel free to connect further with us by joining the BU Community on Facebook.
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Jacob Hodson is a lot of things.
He is one of the owners of NewStrength, one of the strongest men in NSW as well as a caring fiancé and family focused man.
But most importantly Jacob is a man who avidly believes in helping lift other people up.
In this episode we dive deep into Jacob’s past to uncover where this passion for helping others came from as well as explore how much he feels he has grown over his own personal development journey.
As always this is one not to be missed.
If you’d like to connect more with Jacob you can get in touch with him via NewStrength’s website:
http://newstrength.com.au/
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What do basketball, getting engaged and going on a 14 stop international tour have in common?
They are all the outcome of taking action BEFORE things were perfect, BEFORE I had a real plan laid out and BEFORE the timing was right.
Tune into this week’s episode and join your host, Declan Edwards, as he recounts some of his most life changing moments and highlights how they are all the result of committing to action in the face of fear and self doubt.
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This is definitely one of our most “controversial” episodes yet in the sense that both our guest expert, Katie Holohan, and our host, Declan Edwards, challenge the status quo around anxiety and mental health.
Tune into this episode to find out:
- How the current approach to wellbeing is often focused more on ticking boxes than on making an impact
- What may be contributing to your anxiety that you’ve never even considered yet
- Why we should all begin thinking about our health and wellbeing in a more holistic way
You can connect more with Katie by clicking the links below:
Website: www.katieholohan.com
Instagram: @katieholohannaturopathy
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Join your host Declan Edwards this week as he makes one of the most exciting and important announcements he has ever made as part of BU
What we speak about in today’s episode has the power to not only positively impact your life but to spread a ripple effect that will positive impact the lives of your loved ones, the lives of people you’ll never meet and change the world as a whole.
Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE to help spread a ripple effect that will impact 1 trillion lives, starting with self
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There are times in life when you get a chance to connect with people who just get it. They are on your wavelength, they share a similar vision and their passions align with yours.
This was the case for me when I interviewed Blake Worrall-Thompson.
Blake is an ex-fitness industry professional who fell in love with personal development and mindset. As a result of this shift in focus he took the leap of faith to leave behind everything he had spent years building and begin anew with a reignited desire to help people.
His story, and the knowledge he shares in this episode, is applicable to anyone who is stuck making a decision that lies between their head and their heart
This is definitely one of my personal favourite interviews yet.
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If you’re a pro at procrastination then listen up because this one is for you!
Join your host, Declan, as he breaks down what procrastination is, why it happens and most importantly how you can begin breaking the habit of procrastination.
Learn about Declan’s top tips to becoming an action taker and being someone who doesn’t just do the busy work but who follows through on the things that actually matter and make a difference
Thank you to our amazing members in the BU Community Facebook group who asked for this topic to be covered.
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Let me promise you one thing going into this episode... it will change your life!!
Nerida Bint is the Founder of Lissome - a Newcastle based women’s only functional fitness centre that is making waves not only locally but on a national level.
Centred around community, acceptance and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle both inside and outside of the gym Lissome is an expression of Nerida’s own passion and philosophy about lifting women up.
This passion didn’t come from nowhere. It was born from Nerida’s own struggles and transformation.
Join us as we heard firsthand how Nerida Bint went from overweight, depressed and lost in life to making one of Australia’s greatest impacts to the health and wellbeing of women everywhere.
Find out more about Lissome by visiting their website: www.lissome.net
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If there is one thing we repeatedly come across when helping people it’s the topic of “overwhelm”
It seems as though nearly everyone these days is overwhelmed and exhausted but no one is having the conversation around WHY this is happening.
On this weeks episode of the podcast we deep dive into the top 3 reasons that cause people to be overwhelmed so that you can break the pattern and make lasting change in your wellbeing.
Make sure you listen to the end because Declan drops a cheeky 4th tip that makes all the difference.
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You know how sometimes you come across people in life who just fill the room with their zest and energy?
Well this week’s guest is one of those people.
Ryan Houston has a contagious passion for life and in the episode he breaks it down by sharing his story.
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One of the biggest myths I hear about myself is that I’ve “got all my shit together”.
Because I’ve been involved in the personal development and coaching space since 2011 people assume that I mustn’t have struggles anymore
This couldn’t be farther from the truth
Here’s the thing about personal development. There’s struggle involved. It hurts. It takes effort. And sometimes I want to give up
That’s why I still get coached. Knowing I have someone in my corner who can shine light on my blind spots, who can guide me when I’m lost and pick me up when I’m down is one of the most valuable things I know of
In this week’s episode I reflect on a recent coaching session I had with BU’s COO and Co-Founder Jordan.
Join me as I share my three biggest takeaways from the session and explore how they can make a difference in your life as well.
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This is a very exciting week on the BU with Declan Edwards podcast with our first international guests jumping on the show to share their insights, knowledge and value.
This week we are joined by the amazing Britt and Tara from Elevate the Globe to discuss all things:
- High vibrational living
- Spirituality and tapping into your innate wisdom
- Living an authentic and fulfilling life
To connect more with Britt and Tara check out their website: www.elevatetheglobe.com
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From the 26th-28th May 2019 I attended a 3 day silent meditation retreat at a Buddhist Temple
No technology
No communication
And no contact with the outside world
Join me for this episode of the podcast as I share my biggest takeaways and lightbulb moments from the retreat
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Normally when we think of eating healthily and nourishing our bodies we tend to think of restriction, rules and having someone else tell us what is right and wrong.
But Clare Jones turns that entirely on its head.
Clare helps people learn how to listen to themselves and become more attuned with their body so that nourishing themselves becomes easier, more sustainable and more enjoyable.
Tune into this week’s episode of the podcast to learn all about life changing topics such as:
- Intuitive eating
- Mindful eating
- How to begin listening to your body
Follow Clare on Instagram @clarejones_meditatingdietitian
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At some point in life we all face challenges. We all face struggle. We are all hit by the curveballs life throws our way.
It’s how we respond to and face these challenges that determines our quality of life.
A huge part of standing strong in the face of challenge is resilience.
It’s a word that is thrown around the personal development space pretty damn regularly. But what does it actually mean? And more importantly how can you build it?
Join your host, Declan Edwards, this week as he discusses:
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The 3 different types of resilience
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How resilience has impact his life
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Proven strategies to begin building resilience so you can stand strong in the face of challenge
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When it comes to healthy eating these days there’s thousands of different opinions, fad diets and “quick fix” supplements that flood the market.
Our guest this week cuts through all the BS noise that surrounds healthy eating and brings it back to the fundamentals that actually make a difference
Elin Granstrand is the Founder of Lotus Health Co, a BU Coaching ambassador and an advocate for making healthy eating and exercise simple again.
If you’re feeling lost and overwhelmed when it comes to eating well make sure you check out this episode.
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If you’ve been looking into personal development for a while chances are you’ve come across a large number of people talking about their morning routines
But why are morning routines so important?
Join your host, Declan, as he dives into the topic of morning routines this week and explores:
- The science behind why morning routines matter
- The technique to creating the perfect morning routine
- The 3 key elements that will determine whether you successfully apply your morning routine or whether you fail.
If you want to begin kickstarting every day the right way than this is the episode for you!
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Rosie Nerney is many things. A mother, a wife, an inspiring leader and the owner of a multimillion dollar business.
But it wasn’t always this way. Only a few short years ago Rosie was broke and struggling with a lack of clarity and direction in her life.
Known for saying it how it is and not pulling the punches Rosie is the straight talking, truth bomb dropping kind of person we all need in our lives.
Join your host, Declan, as he interviews Rosie and gets her insight on what it takes to truly thrive in life.
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Up until recently the fear of public speaking was the number one most common fear in Australia.
One of the most common assumptions people make about me is that I’ve always been a confident public speaker but this is definitely not the case.
Like anything else public speaking is a skill and feeling confident in it comes with time and practice.
However there are a few tips and strategies that make it way easier to overcome that fear of public speaking and build your confidence in its place.
In this episode I share my top 3 Tips to becoming a confident public speaker and discuss exactly how you can apply them to your own life.
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After spending most of her life struggling with health issues and morbid obesity this weeks guest made the decision to commit to making a change.
Now Cass Hili is 50kgs lighter, more determined than ever and is even the founder of her own company - Millenium Communications
Join you host this week as he interview Cass about:
- how to grow through challenges
- Why it’s so important to own your story
- The need for women in leadership
- And sweet potato ice cream (you’ll need to listen to the episode to get that inside joke)
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If you’re someone who continuously finds themselves overthinking and worrying about what other people might think of them then this episode is for you!
Join your host as he shares personal stories from his past about how he used to spend ages worrying about what other people think and more importantly as he shares how he overcame this.
This is one not to be missed.
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Our guest this week has a story that is uplifting, empowering and a perfect example of why we do what we do at BU
By making the choice to work on her own wellbeing Tahnee Hancock not only overcome long term struggles with body image, low self esteem and disordered eating - she also discovered a sense of purpose in helping other women learn to love themselves and their bodies
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and not been happy with what you see. If you’ve ever been the critic to yourself. And if you’ve ever wanted to learn to love yourself. This is an episode that you simply cannot miss.
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If you’re sick of seeing #positivevibesonly and #positivethinking all over your social media feed you have every right to be.
Join your host Declan Edwards as he dives into why the Positive Thinking Movement doesn’t actually help your emotional wellbeing and how it can even cause more harm than good!
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There’s just something about being around plants and nature.
Spending time in greenery has been scientifically proven time and time again to be incredibly beneficial in both our physical and our emotional wellbeing.
Join your host, Declan Edwards, as he is joined this episode by special guest Monty Sharma to discuss how plants can teach us so much about life.
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In a society that praises exercise and healthy eating as the be all and end all of health and happiness it’s easy to forget about the other essential components of living a truly healthy and happy life.
Join your host, Declan, for this episode as he deep dives into the 3 key sub/components of health and happiness.
Most importantly you’ll learn how to proactively improve your physical health, mental health, emotional health and environmental health!
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These days everyone seems to be making health so complicated.
At the end of the day being healthy is a habit and it comes down to covering your fundamentals.
Join your host, Declan, as he interviews the founders of MPT Transformations and gains their insight on how people can make long term, sustainable changes to their health and wellbeing.
Connect more with Fern and Trav via their website below
http://www.mpttransformations.com.au/
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It’s almost the end of January already!
By now more than 50% of people have already given up on the goals that they set less than a month ago.
Too many people fall into the trap of letting the rest of the year go to waste simply because January didn’t go to plan
To make sure you don’t get stuck in the same cycle here are our TOP 3 TIPS for getting back on track when your goals don’t go to plan!
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When Hollie was diagnosed with cancer at a young age she was told she had a very small chance of surviving.
Not only did this remarkable woman survive, she went on to truly thrive!
Join us on this episode as we find out more about the amazing woman that is Hollie Fielder and ask her about how working on her mindset has directly impacted her life.
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Can you believe it’s 2019 already?!
We are already one week into the new year and by now a lot of people have already started giving up on their goals and resolutions.
Join your host Declan as he gives you his top 5 tips to nailing not only the new year but also to creating long term meaningful change in your life!
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From starting to learn guitar to running a company that did a $1 million month from the spare room in her house Frances Quinn has done a lot in her life.
But what excites me most about this episode is how down-to-earth and real Frances is!
Talking to her felt like catching up with an old friend and she just oozes this sense of happiness and joy
I couldn’t think of anyone better to highlight what success and fulfilment means in a practical sense.
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When Australians think of mental health and emotional wellbeing they tend to automatically think of movements and organisations such as R U OK Day, The Black Dog Institute and Mental Health Day.
Whilst these movements are doing great things in terms of awareness building they cannot make a long term sustainable change to the state of mental and emotional health in Australia on their own
Join your host, Declan Edwards, this week as he highlights:
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How talk and awareness based strategies aren’t enough to make long term positive change to mental and emotional wellbeing.
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Why there’s a pressing need for an actionable and practical approach to mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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How to improve your own mental health and emotional wellbeing with a holistic three pronged approach.
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It’s all well and good to say that people should love themselves more, that they should take care of themselves more and that that should reconnect with themselves.
But how the hell do people actually DO that?
Join your host, Declan Edwards, as he sits down with the Founder of the Real Mum Life - Coby Stokman, to discuss all things self-love.
By investing in yourself and listening to this podcast episode you will:
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Discovery the key difference between self-love and self-care
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Learn how to begin reconnecting with your authentic self
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Gain access to a special giveaway from Coby
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It’s December and Christmas is almost upon us.
Which means eggnog, family dinner, Christmas lights and Michael Buble all served with a massive side of emotional burnout and exhaustion.
Did you know that up to 69% of people feel stressed during the Christmas holidays?
Or that 45% of people feel so overwhelmed that they’d just prefer to skip December altogether?
Luckily this doesn’t have to be you this Christmas.
In this episode Declan unwraps why Christmas can be so emotionally exhausting and gives you his top three strategies for avoiding festive burnout.
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Here’s the fact of the matter. On average you will spend 40% of your waking hours doing something for work.
That’s a lot of time for your career to really positively contribute to your sense of purpose, fulfilment and wellbeing - or to detract from these.
Unfortunately most people go through life just doing a job for the money - they never tap into that fulfilment and purpose that comes from not only being in the right career path for themselves but also excelling within it.
Amy Smith, the founder of Aligned Tribe, is someone who helps people do just that and today she has kindly agreed to come onto our podcast to share her insider tips and tricks for thriving in your career.
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Join your host, Declan Edwards, for his most controversial, most eye opening and most valuable episode yet.
Throughout this episode you’ll discover why the emotional wellbeing industry in Australia is broken and deep dive into the pros and cons of both the traditional psychology approach to wellbeing and the coaching approach to wellbeing.
You’ll also find out why psychiatry is causing more harm than good and why we are fighting the wrong war on drugs.
But don’t worry - the episode ends on in uplifting and hopeful note as Declan described his vision for the future of the emotional wellbeing industry in Australia and highlights how you can be empowered to make the right choice when it comes to your own emotional wellbeing.
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What happens when what you thought were your wildest dreams start coming true?
How do you step back and evaluate whether you’re happy when your life starts moving at 1 million miles an hour and there’s non stop external pressure to keep going on the roller coaster?
This is where Brandon, aka Willco Music, found himself in 2017 when one of his tracks went viral. Suddenly he was touring Australia and the US, talking with producers about follow up tracks... and he was hating every minute of it.
In one of our most interesting guest interviews yet Brandon pulls back the curtain on what success means and how he managed to reconnect with a sense of purpose and meaning in his life over the past year.
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Let me ask you a blunt question.
Are you living a life of Purpose?
Or are you stuck in the rut? Just turning the wheels but not really moving anywhere?
When it comes to developing an overall sense of wellbeing and thriving it’s been proven time and time again that having a sense of purpose makes a huge difference
But even when this is so well known there are so few people actually living a life of Purpose
I believe that this lack of purpose driven people doesn’t come from a lack of desire, rather it comes from a lack of clear and actionable strategies that empower people to live with purpose
That all changes now!
Tune in to this week’s episode to gain access to my proven three step process for developing a sense of purpose in your life and escape the rut today!
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Wow!
That’s all I can say about this week’s podcast episode with the incredible founder of Frequency H2O, and passionate advocate for emotional and mental wellbeing, Sturt Hinton
Join us this week as your host, Declan Edwards, interviews Sturt about how he overcome his struggles with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts to begin pursuing a life of authenticity, love, purpose and contribution.
If you, or any of your loved ones, are struggling with suicidal thoughts please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14
It’s not weak to speak.
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6 days 9 trekkers 4 guides 4 cooks/waiters 28 porters 74kms walked 113 000 Steps taken
⛰SUMMIT DAY⛰
19.1km walked 1900 vertical meters gained 27 000 Steps taken -10 degrees at coldest
Number of times I collapsed = 6
Number of times I wanted to give up = 5
Number of times I cried = 5
Number of times I had a panic attack = 3
Number of times I thought I was going to die on the mountain = 2
Number of times I lay down and just accepted that I would die = 1
Number of times my body went into shock = 1
Number of life changing Breakthrough = 5
Join me this week on the BU with Declan Edwards podcast as I share the 5 life changing breakthroughs I had on Africa’s highest mountain.
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How would you feel if you were over 5500m above sea level, freezing cold, buffeted by wind and exhausted from 4 days of hiking?
Better yet, what does is it take to stay emotionally and physically resilient in this situation?
That’s exactly what we asked Chris Warren, an incredible man and a member of the 2018 BU retreat to climb Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa.
On the mountain Chris repeatedly showed resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity. On this week’s episode of the podcast we pick Chris’ brain about how anyone can begin building resilience in their life.
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If you only listen to one episode of this podcast make sure it’s this one!
Join your host Declan Edwards as he breaks down the most evidence based, practical and proven recipe for a life of happiness and thriving.
The knowledge covered in this episode has been tested and proven with over 1 million people!
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There’s a lot of labels you could apply to Prema Smith: “orphan”, “black”, “bullied kid”, “restaurant owner”, “landscaper”, “actor”, “music producer” and even “founder of self appreciation day”.
However none of these labels would do justice to the heart, passion and zest for life that this man encompasses.
Join your host, Declan Edwards, as he interviews this week’s podcast Prema Smith and finds out more about a life, that Prema describes himself, as “an exceptional and amazing life forged from hardships and trials”.
This is truly an episode not to miss.
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Join your host, Declan Edwards, this week as he explores the life changing concept of “acceptance”. Recorded straight after gaining his certification in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Declan will use this episode to teach you:
- What Acceptance really means
- Why acceptance is essential to a life of thriving
- Practical ways you can begin practicing acceptance on a day to day basis.
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You probably already know that our vision here at BU is to positively impact 1 trillion lives.
A great way to contribute to that is by being more conscious of our impact on the environment and by living more sustainably.
This week on the podcast we interview one of our amazing coaching members, Liz Burton, to discuss:
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Why environmentalism is so important
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Common myths and barriers stopping people from living more sustainably
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How you can take easy, simple and practical steps to begin making a more positive impact on the globe.
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Join your host Declan Edwards on this week’s podcast as he records live from Thredbo ski resort to discuss the importance of downtime.
On this week’s episode you will:
- Clearly understand the importance of regular downtime
- Learn the difference between being busy and being productive (as well as recognise why the “hustle and grind” lifestyle is a load of bullshit)
- Discover how to begin implementing downtime into your own life.
As always if you have any questions, comments or topic requests you can email grow@bucoaching.org.
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Join your host Declan Edwards as he interviews this week’s special guest expert - Alicia Edge from Compeat Nutrition.
Listen in as Declan and Alicia discuss:
- The top 3 things you can do today to begin improving your nutrition
- Why food is so much more than just food
- How being proactive with your nutrition is one of the best things you can do for your physical well-being.
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If you missed our most popular seminar to date, “Finding Emotional Freedom” here’s the good news.
Declan has taken some of the key lessons from the seminar and put them into this week’s special episode of the podcast. On this episode you will:
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discover the key rules of change and why they are necessary in your life
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understand three common myths about emotions that are stopping you from thriving
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and most importantly you will gain a deeper awareness of the 5 stages of Emotional Intelligence.
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Join your host Declan Edwards as he interviews this week’s special guest, Danny Hersee.
Danny recently made a massive change in his life - choosing not to follow 5 generations worth of family history in order to pursue what he was personally passionate about.
Tune in to find out:
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Danny’s 3 key steps for making a massive change (even if it’s scary)
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How Danny knew it was time to make a change
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How to react when everyone around you doesn’t believe in your vision.
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Join your host Declan Edwards as he explores the practice of mindfulness meditation. Meditation is now taking the world by storm and Declan is here this week to:
- Bust some myths about meditation
- Highlight some of the benefits about meditation
- Guide you through 5 beginner meditations to help you develop your own meditation practice
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Tune in to this week’s episode to hear the incredible and inspiring story off Jess Davis - an amazing young woman who went from having a spinal injury and being in a wheelchair to being diagnosed with a melanoma to climbing a mountain in under 18 months!
Listen as Jess and Declan discuss life changing concepts such as:
- Gratitude
- Resilience
- Meaning & Purpose
and of course learn Jess’ top 3 tips for bouncing back after hardship and living a life of happiness and fulfilment. Connect with Jess by searching for jessydaviss on Instagram
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What makes someone “inspirational”?
What are the common factors behind the people we look up to as a society?
And how can we develop these within ourselves?
Join your host, Declan, this week as he shares the life stories of 5 people who have inspired him and helped shape his life. Declan will also discuss what makes inspiring people inspiring and talk about why it is essential that you develop these traits within yourself.
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Join your host Declan Edwards and very special guest expert Jarrod Schadel from Pure Movement and Performance as they talk all things physical well-being. Tune in to find out more about
- why you’re struggling to overcome pain in your body
- Why it is essential to take responsibility for your own well-being
- Simple and actionable tips about how you can begin improving your physical well-being today!
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What in the world in Shinrin-Yoku?
Join your host, Declan Edwards, this week as he discusses the Japanese art of forest bathing and talks about:
- what shinrin-yoku is and why doctors are now prescribing it
- How it positively affects your physical and emotional well-being
- How you can begin practicing forest bathing in your day to day life.
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Join your host, Declan Edwards, this week as he interview a VERY special guest - BU Coaching Co-Founder: Jordan Jensen.
During the interview Jordan reveals:
- The most important question to ask if you want to live a life on your terms
- The key difference between a successful life and a fulfilled life
- How he escaped the hedonic treadmill of saying “I’ll be happy when”
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Join your host Declan Edwards this week as he explores competitive vs collaborative mindsets and which is more beneficial.
In this episode you will:
- learn the difference between a competitive and collaborative mindset
- Understand the strengths and weaknesses of each mindset
- Discover key questions you can ask yourself to begin developing the right mindset for the right situation.
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There’s no denying that relationships are complex.
Depending on how you approach them these complexities can be a source of chaos, stress and emotional exhaustion or a source of love, joy and connection.
Join your host, Declan, this week as he is joined by guest presenter Gabrielle Lawrie - a relationship and sex counsellor.
On this episode you will discover:
- why relationships can be so difficult to manage
- Key strategies you can use to begin growing your relationship
- Gabrielle’s top 3 expert tips for a fulfilling and loving relationship
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You’re a FAILURE!
How did you feel reading that? On this week’s episode Declan explores the concept of failure and how fear of failure holds so many people back from a fulfilling and thriving life.
Listen in to learn:
- How some of the most successful people in history were originally thought of as failures
- How Declan used some of his greatest failures as some of his greatest lessons and opportunities for growth
- The one thing that will make the greatest impact in helping you overcome fear of of failure.
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Join your host Declan Edwards as he interviews this week’s special guest - Rod Cooper from The Movement Collective to explore:
- Why we should all STOP using the word “exercise”
- How Movement develops not only your body but also your mind
- What the number 1 most effective way to progress in life is.
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Join your host, Declan Edwards, this week as he opens up a conversation about money mindset and shares: 1. how developing his own money mindset took him from $20k in debt to buying his first house 2) why Money Mindset is so valuable and 3) his three top tips to begin changing your money mindset instantly!
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Join your host Declan Edwards as he interviews the week’s special guest - Kayla Furmanczyk from HealthThy Gut Nutrition to explore: 1. Why gut health is so much more than just a trending term on social media 2. How what we eat affects how we feel 3. The top 3 things you can do as of TODAY to improve your gut health
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This week on the BU with Declan Edwards podcast Declan opens up about his struggles with body image, disordered eating and low self esteem.
He also shares the number 1 thing he learnt that allowed not only him, but also the people he coaches, to develop a healthy and happy relationship with themselves, exercise and nutrition!
If you feel guilty about food, if you struggle with poor body image, and if you want to learn how to live a healthier and happier life then you cannot miss this episode of BU with Declan Edwards.
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Join your host Declan Edwards as he interviews the amazing Eliza Gray from Simply Lize Personal Training about: - How people can get out of their head and into their body - Why always seeking more can be negative - How Eliza personally bounced back after emotional and physical burnout by focusing on nourishing her body AND mind. To find out more about Eliza check out her Facebook Page “Simply Lize Personal Training”.
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Welcome to the debut episode of the BU Podcast. Join your host, Declan Edwards, as he: 1. Empowers you with the philosophy of BU 2. Introduces himself and let’s you behind the scenes of his life story 3. Gives you the details to contact the BU team and request topics for each podcast episode
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