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Stu Palmer
What to do and how to react when the unexpected hits you out of nowhere. A quick overview of what to expect on the new road ahead of you and how to get through it. The three stages of SHOCK, PROCESSING and CONSOLIDATION that just have to be got through. Understanding what is going on inside you is half the battle, and knowing you can come through it with some help will give you hope at each stage. For more resources on this subject, I recommend Dr Kate Middleton of Mind and Soul Foundation
Three types of running from my life and what they can teach us. Summed up in a single African proverb.
Many people around the world now own dogs. Some say they are "man's best friend". One thing is for sure, there is always something we can learn from them. This episode of Stop490 brings fresh wisdom from Jake the desert bone dog who lives a full life in Bend, Oregon, USA.
His spokesperson, Jim, shares a few tips on life he has picked up from Jake. Jim is a wise man and also blogs daily. You can catch his blog called "Grace Notes" at https://www.resourceministries.org/devotionals/grace-notes/
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Last week I was reeling from the sudden death of a friend. This week I remain shocked, but am also stirred up by another person I love being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Death rocks our world. This is the first in a short series that will grapple with how we can best make sense of it for ourselves and others. Death is the new sex - almost a taboo in many societies. If this podcast upsets you or stirs you up, do get in contact, speak to someone or read "On Death" a short book by Tim Keller. Yes, there are still a couple of lame jokes.
This week I couldn't face popping out another podcast. Last week's edition bombed, the war in Ukraine depresses me and someone I love just dropped dead. What to do? Record something I like, that makes me laugh. Why? Because laughter is medicine my friends. As Proverbs 17 verse 22 says, "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones". May this be good medicine for you folks. Have a good week.
Sugar has been linked to obesity. Why? How does it manage to be so widely availabe and cause so much damage to health? As human beings we are wired up to crave sugar on the assumption that we will never be able to eat it that often. In modern times, of course, that has all changed and what was once a useful aid to our survival now threatens to handicap our efforts to lead healthy lives.
But all is not lost! 5 top tips for beating it plus a joke you may not have heard before...
Around the world as incomes have increased so has our appetite for processed food. Amongst these "new foods" the craving for ultra-processed food or UPF tops the bestseller charts. Alas, it comes with a big WARNING attached to it as many studies are now showing. This short podcast gives you a simple tool for spotting ultra-processed food so you don't fall prey to the many adverse health effects that might befall you if you over indulge in these items. And, as per the usual recipe folks, a dad joke makes it into the mix...
As the world convulses with war, it seems a good time to reflect on how to maintain good relationships with people around us. We all make mistakes but we don't all make amends for them as well as we might do. Human beings are complex, varied and flawed. This short podcast shares some insights into why it is appropriate to apologise sometimes, when it is not right and how to ensure it is a good first step to keeping in good relationship with others around you. Not rocket science, but practical nonetheless.
Easily lost and sometimes tough to hold onto and develop. This short podcast gives you one thing you definitey can do every day to buid it back up. No mumbo jumbo, just hard won wisdom you can apply NOW.
Suggested by my coffee wagon guru, Helen, as being a topic very regularly shared with her by customers. Some excellent thoughts, borrowed from Nick Wignall, only a smidgeon of humour as you might expect with this topic, and a suggestion for further study.
We all get careless with our words sometimes. Hear some stories and learn 3 useful tips for diffusing any that come your way, oh, and a story with a twist to finish with.
Loneliness is increasing in the world as levels of empathy are falling. But, good news, there are things that you can do to become a more empathetic person. This is great for all your relationships, enabling you to connect better with people at a deeper level. Oh, and a couple of jokes somehow snuck into the podcast as well. How does that happen?
Courage is the mother of all virtues. Without courage you can get really stuck in life. Pick up some simple tips that could help you move forward, plus a couple of jokes to keep you feeling upbeat and ready for the challenge.
We all fail but we don't all deal with it in the same way. Explore some fresh ways to frame your failures and to make the best of them. I reference Failosophy by Elizabeth Day and squeeze in a couple of quips. Remember, if you'd like to get a reminder email each week just visit www.stop490.com and sign up to the email list.
One of the toughest challenges we all face in the rough and tumble of life but one of the most liberating things we can do in the face of wrongdoing. A tough topic for humour, but a tiny morsel made its way in, along with a few thought provoking quotes. Happy grappling stop for 90 listeners.
How to get yourself and your room ready for a good night's sleep. Once you have nailed that, I'll run through a tried and tested five step process to get you off to sleep. Oh yes, and a couple of jokes, all packed into this super short format.
Find out why asking this simple question can transform your relationships and make you a more memorable person! Plus a couple of jokes to keep you paying attention.
Intermittent Fasting (I.F) What is it and does it work? A personal journey covering the fundamentals and challenging you to join me on the I.F journey. Quite tricky to squeeze humour into this one, but I tried!
Do you procrastinate? What type of procrastinator are you and how can you combat this debilitating condition? Some humour will help the medicine slide down...
The main areas of life where you need it, plus three hacks to help you develop more patience. And, by popular request two dad jokes. Enjoy.
How healthy is your gut? Do you understand it? Three hacks to keep everything running smoothly - and a couple of dad jokes to keep things sweet.
Why is grit important in life? Two jokes and five hacks later you will understand why grit matters and have a few ways to get more of it.
Top tips on how to listen better and why it can actually mean you have faster conversations. Visit the website www.stop490.com for more resources and links to great feee training on other podcasts plus books recommendations. Listening is such a foundational skill that more people should be taught it. Oh, and some humour as per the usual format...
We all need friends, but how do we get the right ones and keep them? 6 tips plus a great deeper dive recommendation - The Friendship Bootcamp - and 2 jokes...
A 90 second podcast tackling life with hacks and humour to give you hope. 5 hacks to help you stay calm.