Crappy to Happy: Recent Episodes
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Crappy to Happy is the podcast for people on the move who may be feeling low in energy, mood or motivation and can't figure out exactly why. Cass Dunn, a clinical psychologist, chats with interesting and inspiring guests to help listeners find the root of the reasons why they may not be performing at their best. She helps them discover practical ways to make impactful changes to feel happier, more energetic, and more confident. The show addresses topics such as escaping the cult of "busy", overcoming emotional eating, taming self-criticism & perfectionism, achieving goals and ending self-sabotage. Prominent guests have included Turia Pitt, Mark Manson, Kristina Karlsson, Clare Bowditch and Tiffiny Hall, all of whom share their wisdom with humour, compassion and wonderful insight. Listen in on conversations that explore the psychological, physical and emotional ways to help you overcome your own personal barriers to create a better and more meaningful life for yourself and those around you.
Connect with Cass: http://www.cassdunn.com
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Do your partner and closest friends support and validate your ideal self?
Today, we're diving into the intriguing concept of the Michelangelo phenomenon in relationships. This idea suggests that the people closest to us can help us reveal our best selves, much like Michelangelo chipping away at stone to uncover a beautiful sculpture.
Tune in to hear how actively supporting each other's growth by affirming the qualities and aspirations that align with your ideal self, leads to enhanced satisfaction and personal growth for both you and your partner.
Whether you’re in a romantic relationship or nurturing close friendships, this episode is all about fostering connections that bring out the best in both you and those you care about.
Takeaways:
- The Michelangelo phenomenon highlights how those closest to you can help reveal your best self, promoting personal growth.
- Affirmation from a partner can help to chip away at self-doubt, allowing you to express your truest self.
- It's important to assess if your relationships support your growth or hold you back based on outdated perceptions.
- Being a supportive partner means affirming strengths and aspirations, not imposing our own ideals on others.
- Personal growth is often viewed as an individual pursuit, but relationships can significantly enhance this journey.
- To foster healthy relationships, we should communicate our personal goals and encourage each other’s growth.
Neuroscientist, Anne-Laure Le Cunff challenges the traditional notion of linear goal-setting in our lives, urging us instead to embrace "tiny experiments" as a more fulfilling and adaptive approach.
In this episode, we explore the concept of liminal spaces—those uncomfortable periods of transition that often provoke anxiety. Anne-Laure shares her journey from a successful career at Google to studying neuroscience, emphasising the importance of curiosity and personal exploration over societal expectations.
We discuss how these tiny experiments can help us redefine success, allowing for growth without the pressure of rigid outcomes. Prepare to rethink your approach to goals and discover how to cultivate a more enriching and curious existence.
Takeaways:
- The concept of linear goals is often misleading, as achieving them doesn't guarantee happiness.
- Tiny experiments encourage us to embrace uncertainty and explore personal growth opportunities.
- Instead of pursuing rigid ambitions, we should focus on curiosity and experimentation in our lives.
- Learning in public allows us to connect with others and enhances our personal growth journey.
Connect with Anne-Laure:
www.nesslabs.com
Buy 'Tiny Experiments: How to live freely in a goal obsessed world".
Connect with Cass
Email: hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.crappytohappypod.com
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Today, we're diving into the ever-relevant topic of burnout, which has become a pervasive issue for many people. I want to unpack how personal traits such as perfectionism, people-pleasing tendencies, and unrealistic self-expectations, can inadvertently contribute to our own risk of burnout.
Of course there are external pressures from our workplaces; but it’s important to look at how we interact with those pressures and the stories we're tell ourselves that are contributing to our chronic stress.
We’ll discuss the signs of burnout, the different forms it can take, and how it can manifest not just in our jobs, but in roles like parenting and caregiving. Tune in to reflect on your own unhelpful patterns, and to consider how you might take proactive steps to help you manage stress better and nurture your well-being.
Takeaways:
- Burnout is a consequence of unresolved stress, resulting in feelings of exhaustion and detachment.
- It's crucial to recognise the personal traits that may contribute to chronic stress and burnout.
- Perfectionism, people-pleasing, imposter syndrome and undiagnosed neurodivergence can significantly increase your risk of burnout.
- Understanding your own limits and setting realistic expectations can help prevent the downward spiral into burnout.
Beyond Confident opening in July. Register to hear when enrolments open:
www.cassdunn.com/beyond-confident
Connect with Cass
Email: hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.crappytohappypod.com
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Feeling disconnected in relationships is a theme that's been surfacing a lot lately in my coaching sessions, and I think it’s something that many of us can relate to.
In this episode, I dive into the common struggles women face in long-term partnerships, particularly the sense of not being heard or satisfied. We explore the importance of owning our part in relationship dynamics while also recognising when our emotional needs aren’t being met.
I share insights on how to navigate those tough conversations that can feel daunting but are essential for connection. Ultimately, we discuss the deeper emotional issues behind surface-level complaints and how reconnecting with a shared vision for the future can reignite the spark in a relationship.
So, if you're feeling a bit lost or disconnected, this episode just might offer some helpful perspectives.
Takeaways:
- Feeling disconnected in relationships is a common theme that many women experience, especially in long-term partnerships, and it's important to address this.
- To improve your relationship, it's crucial to understand your own emotional patterns and responsibilities without self-judgement or blame.
- Effective communication requires clarity about what you want to achieve from difficult conversations, focusing on positive intentions rather than complaints.
- Deep emotional needs often underlie surface complaints about behaviour; recognising and expressing these needs is essential for resolving relationship issues.
You might also want to check out these episodes:
Cracking the Code on Relationships with Dr Sue Johnson, founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
https://www.crappytohappypod.com/cracking-the-code-on-relationships-with-dr-sue-johnson/
The Key to Successful Relationships with Dr Ann Kelley
https://www.crappytohappypod.com/the-key-to-successful-relationships-with-dr-ann-kelley/
Connect with Cass
Email: hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.crappytohappypod.com
www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod
www.tiktok.com/@crappytohappypod
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We're kicking off our brand new series for paid subscribers, "Mindfulness... and then what?", where we'll dive deep into how to truly incorporate mindfulness into your life for real benefits.
I know, I know—mindfulness is one of those buzzwords that can make people roll their eyes, but stay with me! This month, we’re all about getting practical and relevant with mindfulness, addressing the stress, overwhelm, and uncertainty we face daily. Together, we'll explore what’s not working and set intentions for change. Whether it’s sleep issues, irritability, or just feeling off-balance, we're here to figure out what you want to be different by the end of the month, while I share tools to help you navigate your emotions and experiences.
There'll be audio lessons, guided meditations and practical processes all designed to help you emerge with more clarity and calm, despite what's happening in your life.
So, grab your journal, and let’s get started.
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Email: hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.crappytohappypod.com
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Today’s episode dives deep into a crucial question: who are you when you’re at your best? I’m inviting you to explore the qualities that make you shine and how to create the conditions in your life that allow you to be at your best more of the time.
We discuss the importance of understanding both our best selves and our not-so-great moments, drawing connections between our moods, circumstances, and overall well-being. This episode is all about setting yourself up for success and identifying what conditions allow you to flourish.
Takeaways:
- Knowing who you are at your best means identifying the unique qualities that truly shine when you are living optimally.
- Listeners are encouraged to consider the conditions that allow for optimal functioning, such as sleep, downtime, and mindful practices to enhance your overall well-being.
- We touch on the challenges of managing time and energy in a busy life, reminding ourselves to prioritise what truly matters for our mental health.
Connect with Cass
Email: hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.crappytohappypod.com
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Hi from my mum's wardrobe. I'm on holiday in Australia and taking a break from my packing to share a personal update that highlights how unpredictable life can be. My family has recently faced some unexpected challenges, including my husband’s work being impacted by significant global events and unexpected health issues with his father. Meanwhile, we live in another country with no clear end date, which makes everything feel a little tenuous.
I wanted to take the opportunity to mention the importance of "psychological flexibility", a key concept from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages us to stay adaptable and resilient by focusing on what we can control, staying connected to the present moment, finding meaning in our values, and taking the action that's necessary even if it's hard.
Join me for a super quick chat from the wardrobe about how we can remain present and connected to what truly matters, even when life feels overwhelming.
Takeaways:
- Life is unpredictable, and being prepared for unexpected challenges is essential for resilience.
- Psychological flexibility helps us adapt and remain centered amid difficulties and uncertainties.
- Focusing on present moments and values can guide us through life's challenges and changes.
- Quality social connections play a crucial role in maintaining our happiness and overall well-being.
- It's important to recognise that our thoughts and feelings are passing experiences, not our identity.
- Taking committed action aligned with our values is key to navigating tough times effectively.
Connect with Cass
Email: hello@crappytohappypod.com
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Carli McConkey was a naive 21yr old seeking self-improvement when she was recruited into a new age cult where she spent over 13yrs trapped and enslaved. Carli bravely shares her experience of being manipulated, coerced, and abused, explaining the psychological tactics employed by cult leaders to maintain control.
After finally escaping, Carli’s struggles continued when she fought and won a defamation lawsuit brought upon her by her former cult leader. She also shares her frustration that her cult leader is currently a registered psychologist in Australia and the UK, despite regulatory bodies in both countries being made aware of the judges' rulings in this case.
Carli sheds light on the complexities of recovery from cult abuse. Through sharing her story, she educates us about the red flags of cults, and highlights the importance of professionals being equipped to support cult survivors in the aftermath of their experience.
For support and websites referenced in this episode:
Cult Information and Family Support (CIFS) Australia
https://www.cifs.org.au/
Cult Education Institute (Rick Ross)
https://culteducation.com/
Connect with Carli
www.carlimcconkey.com
The recent World Happiness Report highlights a striking link between social trust and voting preferences, revealing that individuals with low social trust are more prone to supporting right-wing political parties.
In this episode, I dive into this fascinating finding, which highlights how our personal dissatisfaction with life often translates into political choices that can influence societal outcomes.
It’s a wake-up call for all of us to reflect on our role in fostering social connections and trust within our communities. Despite our natural pessimism about kindness, studies show that people generally underestimate the empathy and support available around them.
We have the power to change this narrative—by actively nurturing trust and connection, we can improve not only our own well-being but also the fabric of our society.
Takeaways:
- The World Happiness Report indicates that low social trust correlates with voting for right-wing parties.
- Individuals with lower satisfaction in life tend to reject traditional political systems and seek alternatives.
- Social connection is vital for our happiness, health, and longevity, and we must prioritise it.
- Many young adults feel they lack social support, often underestimating the kindness of others around them.
- Our perceptions of others' empathy significantly influence our willingness to connect and engage socially.
- Rebuilding social trust requires individual responsibility in recognising the goodness in others and fostering connections.
Links:
World Happiness Report 2025
Connect with Cass
Email: hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.crappytohappypod.com
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Amie McNee joins me in the studio to share her insights on the transformative power of creativity and the importance of claiming your artistic voice. Her new book, "We Need Your Art", is a rallying cry for those who feel they aren't "real" artists and encourages everyone to embrace their creative impulses.
Amie passionately argues that art is not just for the privileged few; it's an essential part of the human experience that everyone can and should engage in. Throughout our conversation, we delve into how creativity can heal both individuals and communities, and the vital role it plays in our overall well-being. If you’ve ever hesitated to share your art or doubted your creativity, this episode is a must-listen for you—because trust us, we need your art!
Takeaways:
- Everyone should embrace their creativity and express themselves artistically, regardless of their perceived talent.
- Art is not merely a hobby but a vital part of the human experience that fosters connection and change.
- The act of creating can be a powerful tool for personal healing and community building, challenging societal norms that dismiss its importance.
- Overcoming perfectionism and sharing 'shitty art' can help individuals reclaim their creative power and confidence in their abilities.
Connect with Amie:
www.amiemcnee.com
https://amiemcnee.substack.com/
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www.crappytohappypod.com or www.cassdunn.com
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Today, I'm celebrating a huge milestone: 100 days alcohol-free! It feels amazing, and I want to share my journey with you—from the challenges to the triumphs. I also dive deep into the reasons behind my decision, including some personal revelations about ADHD and how it has shaped my relationship with alcohol. It’s not just about quitting drinking but understanding why we turn to these habits in the first place.
Plus, I’m inviting you to complete a listener survey to help us grow and improve the show. (I'm willing to bribe you. I have no shame. Tune in to hear more.)
Takeaways:
- Achieving 100 days alcohol-free is a significant milestone that leads to amazing personal growth.
- It's important to reflect on moments when quitting feels easy and to cherish that success.
- Recognising the role of ADHD in alcohol consumption can help in understanding personal habits.
- Subscribing to the paid version of the podcast offers exclusive content to enhance your well-being journey.
Upgrade to Paid: https://cassdunn.substack.com
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Connect with Cass
hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.crappytohappypod.com
www.cassdunn.com
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Dr. Michelle McQuaid joins me in this episode to dive deep into the concept of "good girl conditioning" and how it impacts women's mental health and well-being. We explore the societal expectations that shape our beliefs from a young age, often leading to exhaustion and a sense of emptiness, despite achieving external markers of success.
Dr. McQuaid shares her personal journey of discovering these patterns and the research that highlights how they manifest in our lives, particularly for women. Together, we discuss practical strategies for breaking free from these constraints.
This conversation is not just enlightening; it’s a call to action for all of us to step into our authentic selves and support each other in that journey.
Connect with Chelle:
www.thegoodgirlgamechangers.com
www.michellemcquaid.com
Connect with Cass:
Email: hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.crappytohappypod.com
www.cassdunn.com
Join our community and subscribe to Beyond Happy:
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This week, we're diving into parts work, with an introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and how you can apply it as a tool for self-healing.
We'll explore how recognising and connecting with different parts of yourself - like your inner child or your inner perfectionist - can lead to greater self-awareness, self-compassion and personal growth. The episode highlights the importance of curiosity and kindness as you navigate your emotional landscape, encouraging you to accept all the parts of you.
Takeaways:
- Understanding Internal Family Systems therapy can help us connect with different parts of ourselves.
- Parts work encourages self-compassion by acknowledging the motivations behind our behaviours and emotions.
- Embracing our wounded parts allows for healing and a healthier relationship with our inner selves.
Connect with Cass:
Email: hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.crappytohappypod.com
Substack
https://cassdunn.substack.com
Announcing the launch of my new paid subscriber version of Crappy to Happy, called Beyond Happy, kicking off next week!
This isn't just more Crappy to Happy; it’s also an opportunity to dive deeper into personal growth and happiness with exclusive content, tools, resources and a vibrant community.
Apple listeners, your options for subscribing are:
- Subscribe directly in the App OR or if you prefer to engage more fully in the community
- Subscribe at https://cassdunn.substack.com
Spotify listeners, subscribe in Spotify and automatically gain access to Substack benefits.
Don't miss the 30-day happiness challenge: Daily podcasts to enhance your mood, mind and motivation, starting next Monday 24th February.
If you’re ready to take your journey from Crappy to Happy to the next level, join the community and get ready to go beyond.
Where to find Beyond Happy
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Substack (private RSS feed for Apple, Spotify and any other podcast app)
Contact: hello@crappytohappypod.com
https://www.crappytohappypod.com
https://cassdunn.substack.com
This episode encourages listeners to carve out time for activities that bring them joy without the pressure of achieving specific goals or outcomes. Cass shares insights into the importance of finding a passion project, i.e. engaging in creative outlets or hobbies that allow for personal expression and fulfilment.
By reconnecting with activities that light you up, you not only enhance your own mental health but also bring a more vibrant energy to your relationships with others. It's time to reclaim some of your own time and explore what truly makes you happy.
Takeaways:
- Finding a passion project can bring you joy and enhance your mental well-being.
- Carving out time for yourself is essential for personal happiness and fulfilment.
- Engaging in creative activities helps build resilience and reduces stress in your life.
- It's never too late to explore interests you once loved or always wanted to pursue.
- Pursuing something purely for fun can invigorate your spirit and refresh your energy.
- Investing time in a passion project allows you to reconnect with your identity and interests.
Connect with Cass:
www.crappytohappypod.com
hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod
www.tiktok.com/crappytohappypod
Join the free 7-day Happiness Challenge:
www.cassdunn.com/happiness
Cass is joined by Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa, a neuroscientist, best-selling author and host of the incredibly popular "Do You Fcking Mind?"* podcast.
The conversation explores how Alexis discovered her love for cognitive neuroscience and how she uses her knowledge to optimise her own health, happiness and success. She urges listeners to conduct an inventory of what they identify with to foster flexibility and resilience in their lives. She argues that rigid identities can limit personal growth. Through her tough-love approach, Alexis encourages individuals to embrace their evolving selves and to question the labels they assign to their personas.
She discusses the concept of self-critique versus self-criticism, advocating for a more constructive approach to personal evaluation. This shift allows you to recognise self-limiting behaviours without engaging in harmful negative self-talk.
Cass & Alexis discuss the importance of agency in mental health, encouraging listeners to take control of their thoughts and actions, thereby transforming their experiences of discomfort into opportunities for growth.
Alexis offers practical advice on setting realistic goals, stressing that everyone has the capacity to change and grow, regardless of their starting point, and that recognising one’s ability to influence their own thoughts and behaviours is crucial for fostering a positive relationship with yourself.
This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to understand the dynamics of their mind better and to cultivate a happier, more fulfilling life.
Takeaways:
- Alexis discusses how her journey from aspiring actress to neuroscientist shaped her perspective on personal growth.
- The importance of setting realistic goals and starting small to build self-trust.
- Identifying with too many labels can limit personal growth; flexibility in identity is crucial.
- Self-critique should focus on behaviours rather than personal attacks to foster improvement.
- A healthy relationship with yourself is foundational to engaging in fulfilling romantic relationships.
- Embracing discomfort is necessary for growth; it’s about choosing the right kind of discomfort.
Connect with Alexis:
www.dyfmpod.com
https://www.instagram.com/doyoufckingmind/
Connect with Cass:
www.crappytohappypod.com
hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod
www.tiktok.com/crappytohappypod
Join the free 7-day Happiness Challenge:
www.cassdunn.com/happiness
Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrappytoHappy
As the new year unfolds, it brings a fresh opportunity to reflect on what will truly make you happy. This episode of Crappy to Happy offers a guiding light for anyone looking to set meaningful goals in 2025 and give yourself the best chance of achieving them.
Cass shares how her personal experience with ADHD has prompted a shift in her goal-setting strategies. Rather than allowing the diagnosis to frame her identity, she embraces it as a catalyst for change, using it to inform her approach to planning and productivity. This refreshing outlook encourages listeners to view their own challenges as potential stepping stones towards personal growth.
The episode dives deep into the art of goal-setting, urging you to move beyond generic aspirations to create specific, meaningful objectives. Cass emphasises the critical importance of understanding the emotional underpinnings of goals—why they matter and how they impact overall well-being. This insight not only enhances motivation but also fosters a deeper connection to your aspirations.
Cass highlights the value of accountability, suggesting that your goals should be tangible and regularly revisited to ensure that you stay on track and avoid being derailed by unproductive busyness.
She shares practical tips for breaking down yearly objectives into quarterly targets, making the journey feel less overwhelming and more achievable. This episode is your invitation to reflect, plan, and take proactive steps towards having your best year ever, knowing you have the power to shape your path in 2025.
Takeaways:
- January is a great time for reflection and planning, setting clear and specific goals.
- Consider what you truly want to achieve in the next 12 months and write it down.
- Regularly review your progress and adjust your goals based on feedback and experience.
- Break your 12-month goals down into 90-day milestones to maintain focus and urgency.
- Identify measurable metrics to track your progress toward your goals effectively.
- Create a system or habit that supports your goals, ensuring you prioritise what matters.
Connect with Cass:
www.crappytohappypod.com
hello@crappytohappypod.com
www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod
www.tiktok.com/crappytohappypod
Join the free 7-day Happiness Challenge:
www.cassdunn.com/happiness
This is an encore episode: Throwing back to 2019 when Cass interviewed Ariel Garten, the founder of the Muse Brain Sensing Headband.
Meditation is a thousand year old practice but Ariel has found a way to bring that practice into the 21st century with her breakthrough technology Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband. Her mission is to help you do a deep dive in understanding your brain, getting real time feedback on your brain activity, breath, movement and heartbeat, as well as monitoring the quality of your sleep.
Cass and Ariel discuss the things wearables can teach us about ourselves, how this technology can be reconciled with principles of mindfulness such as 'non-striving', and the benefits of getting real time feedback during your meditation.
Take 20% off the Muse Brain Sensing Headband:
https://www.choosemuse.com/cassdunn
(or use code CASSDUNN to take 20% off at checkout if the discount is not automatically applied.
Connect with Cass
https://cassdunn.com/
www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo
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In this final solo episode of 2024, Cass reflects on the importance of recognising personal achievements over the past year, emphasising the need to focus on gains rather than gaps. She shares plans for a new subscriber version of the podcast launching in 2025, aimed at fostering community and providing more exclusive content.
Cass also shares her recent ADHD diagnosis, discussing the personal challenges associated with it, why you might question whether you have it or not, and concludes with a hopeful outlook for the upcoming year, encouraging listeners to embrace change and growth.
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This week, Cass talks with author and social researcher, Rebecca Huntley, who shares her experience of childhood trauma, traditional therapy, and how she ultimately found herself seeking MDMA therapy from an underground healer. The conversation delves into her experiences with MDMA therapy, the profound emotional shift she experienced and how as a result, for the first time, she felt safe in her body. Cass and Rebecca discuss the future of MDMA therapy in Australia as it is now an authorised treatment for PTSD, emphasising the need for proper support and preparation for those considering this therapeutic approach.
Rebecca's book, "Sassafras" is out now.
Order it HERE from Booktopia, Australia.
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In this episode, Cass discusses the challenges of people pleasing, especially during the holiday season. She explores the roots of this behaviour, including childhood experiences, personality traits, and societal expectations. Cass emphasises the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and recognising when helping others compromises your own well-being. She encourages listeners to prioritise their needs and to be honest in their relationships, asserting that saying no is not selfish but rather a necessary step towards authenticity and emotional health.
Connect with Cass:
www.cassdunn.com
www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo
www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod
Email: podcast@cassdunn.com
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This week, Cass is joined by Lisa Messenger and Sarah Megginson, two colleagues and friends whose lives were changed forever when Sarah offered to be a gestational surrogate for Lisa. In this episode, we discuss Lisa's gruelling six-years and 16 rounds of IVF, and the significant financial, physical, and emotional toll of infertility. The episode delves into the legal and emotional complexities of surrogacy in Australia, the vital role of hope and resilience, and the deepening of Lisa and Sarah's friendship through this profound experience. Both women stress the importance of asking for help, the power of connection, and the broader applicability of their story to anyone facing adversity.
Connect with Sarah & Lisa:
The Power of Two book at Booktopia
www.instagram.com/lisamessenger
www.instagram.com/sarahmegginsonmoney
Connect with Cass
www.cassdunn.com
www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo
www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod
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Imogen shares her experience of losing her mum in tragic circumstances, and the profound impact it had on her, and how co-creating the 'Good Mourning' podcast and community with her friend, Sally Douglas quite literally saved her life. In this conversation, Imogen shares what she has learned about grief from her own experience, including all the things no-one tells you, and how to support someone who has lost someone they love.
Find out more about Imogen, Sal and Good Mourning:
www.goodmourning.com.au
The breathwork healer Imogen mentioned, Rebecca Jax
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Cass responds to a listener question about how to live with uncertainty. She discusses the psychological concept of 'Intolerance of Uncertainty', its impact on mental health, particularly anxiety and worry, and explains how worry serves as a mental behaviour that provides an illusion of control but ultimately detracts from present joy. Cass emphasises the importance of understanding the physiological aspects of anxiety and offers practical strategies for managing uncertainty and worry, including mindfulness, breathing techniques, and cognitive tools.
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This week, Cass and Dr Anastasia Hronis delve into the complexities of dopamine, its role in pleasure and motivation, and how modern conveniences can lead to excessive dopamine activation. Anastasia is the author of 'The Dopamine Brain' and she's here to assure you that you do not need a "Dopamine Detox". Instead, she discusses the importance of finding balance between hedonic and eudaimonic pleasures, the significance of identifying personal values, and practical strategies for managing dopamine-driven behaviours. The conversation emphasises the need for meaningful alternatives to quick dopamine hits and highlights the benefits of music, movement, and social connections in enhancing well-being.
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Cass explores the concept of being fully committed to goals while remaining unattached to the outcomes. She discusses the balance between giving your all and not letting the results define your self-worth. Through examples and personal insights, Cass emphasises the importance of understanding commitment, non-attachment, and the role of personal values in achieving true fulfilment. The conversation also touches on spiritual concepts of ego and essence, encouraging listeners to find peace in their journey towards their goals.and
Takeaways
- It's possible to want something deeply while not needing it for your self-worth.
- Your character and values should define you, not your achievements or failures.
- Understanding what you can control helps in managing expectations and reducing anxiety.
- Surrendering control can lead to greater peace and acceptance of outcomes.
- Ego often leads to attachment and competition, while essence connects us to a greater purpose.
- Finding joy in the journey can paradoxically lead to greater success.
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Cass talks with Jessica McGuire, a physiotherapist and author of The Nervous System Reset, about the importance of the nervous system in physical and emotional health. Jessica explains the role of the vagus nerve in regulating our emotions, balancing our physical health, and facilitating social interactions. She explains the different states of the nervous system and provides strategies for regulating a dysregulated nervous system.
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In this solo episode, Cass discusses the concept of upper limit problems as described in the book 'The Big Leap' by Gay Hendricks. Upper limit problems refer to self-imposed limitations that prevent individuals from achieving greater success, happiness, and fulfillment. Cass explores the four core beliefs that contribute to upper limit problems. She also highlights the importance of expanding one's capacity for feeling good and offers strategies for overcoming upper limit problems.
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In this solo episode of Crappy to Happy, Cass discusses the importance of quality friendships and what makes them thrive. She highlights three key ingredients of high-quality friendships: consistency, positivity, and vulnerability. Cass emphasises the need for regular contact, positive interactions, and the ability to share personal and intimate experiences.
She encourages listeners to assess their own friendships and take responsibility for their contribution to the relationship. Cass also emphasises the importance of opening our circles and making an effort to connect with new people. She concludes by sharing her own plan to reach out and invite someone new to an event.
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In this solo episode, Cass explores the concept of narrative identity theory and how the stories we tell ourselves about our lives shape our sense of self and well-being. She discusses the importance of personal agency, belonging, redemption, meaning-making, and coherence in our life stories.
Cass emphasises the power of reframing our narratives to focus on growth, learning, and positive outcomes rather than solely on suffering and struggle. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own narrative identities and consider how they can reshape their stories to enhance their psychological well-being.
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In this episode, Cass recaps what she covered in her live online workshop, "How to Cultivate Unshakeable Self-Confidence".
She outlines the key difference between self-doubt and the imposter experience, which runs much deeper, and the importance of having tools and strategies which address both.
She shares her views on the limitations of 'mindset' strategies for cultivating confidence and why emotional work, somatic (body based) tools, and strategies to mine your unconscious beliefs are all necessary for a lasting transformation. She takes you through an exercise to heal old childhood wounds that might be contributing to your feelings of unworthiness.
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In this solo episode, Cass shares one of the common reasons people struggle to make progress on the things they say that want to achieve. "Competing commitments", sometimes called competing desires or conflicting values, are the (often unconscious) desires that run counter to your stated goal, and cause you to spin your wheels or sabotage your progress.
When you uncover your competing commitments, you're in a position to examine the truth of your assumptions and resolve the inner conflict that's been hindering your progress.
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Cass talks with fellow psychologist, Ariane Beeston about Ariane's experience of severe postpartum depression and psychosis. They discuss the feelings of failure that can prevent new mothers from asking for help, the lack of support available for mums beyond their babys' infancy, and the added shame of being a mental health professional experiencing mental illness.
Ariane speaks candidly about how she was able to fool people into believing she was fine even when she wasn't, what it was like being admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility, and what ultimately helped her to heal and recover.
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Her book, "Because I'm Not Myself, You See" is out now in all bookstores.
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In this solo episode, Cass discusses the importance of goal-setting, but understanding why you want the things you want when you're aspiring to achieve or create something in your life. She talks about the trap of attaching your happiness to a goal or outcome, and offers some tips for how you can overcome that.
Cass also discusses the concept of "memetic desire", which is when social trends influence your goals, causing you to aspire to things that aren't aligned with your authentic desires or values, potentially leading to dissatisfaction, negative comparison and feeling behind in life.
If you're thinking about what you want to achieve in the second half of 2024, be sure to give this ep a listen.
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Cass chats with Monique Mitchelson, a clinical psychologist and host of The Neurodivergent Woman podcast, about neurodiversity in women, specifically autism and ADHD. Monique shares that neurodivergence is often under-diagnosed, especially in girls and that many women are doing life in 'hard mode' when they don't have an accurate diagnosis.
Monique shares some of the masking and compensatory strategies that neurodivergent individuals often use to navigate a neurotypical world.
The conversation explores the challenges in receiving a diagnosis and accessing appropriate support. It delves into the social model of disability and the importance of creating an inclusive and accessible society for neurodivergent individuals. The high prevalence of co-occurring mental health conditions and physical health issues is discussed, along with the need for appropriate support and understanding.
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In this solo ep, Cass shares her decision to take an extended break from alcohol after quitting drinking for (almost) two years in 2020 and then taking it up again in 2022.
She highlights all the best things she experienced during two years of being alcohol-free, as a way to remind herself of the benefits to be gained from staying sober, and as motivation to anyone else who might be toying with the idea of giving up their evening glass of wine, but is worried about how they'd cope without it.
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Johann Hari began taking Ozempic in 2023, and subsequently spent 12 months traveling the world talking to experts about every aspect of the obesity crisis and the new weight loss medications which offer a solution to the millions of people who struggle to lose weight on their own.
In his book, "Magic Pill", he details the extraordinary benefits of these new medications, as well as outlining 12 disturbing risks which we, as individuals and as a society need to be aware of because, like it or not, these drugs are here to stay.
Johann discusses with Cass the damaging stigma around obesity, the problem with the 'willpower' argument when it comes to weight-loss, and the real cause of the problem which is a faulty food system. They talk about the body positive movement and the need to reduce weight stigma while also acknowledging health risks of obesity, the need for much stricter controls around access, and the risk of an increase in eating disorders.
Johann shares his own internal conflict about taking Ozempic, and some of the factors each individual must weigh up when making the personal decision about whether to take it or not.
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In this solo episode, Cass discusses the fear of making the wrong decision and the desire for certainty. Cass emphasises the importance of taking action as a way of gaining clarity, as well as the importance of getting comfortable with uncertainty. She also explores the role of the body in decision-making and suggests practicing feeling into what feels right or wrong. Cass encourages listeners to trust themselves and know that they will be okay regardless of the decision they make.
Takeaways
- Fear of making the wrong decision often leads to analysis paralysis and indecision.
- Taking action, even if it's not the perfect decision, can provide clarity and feedback.
- Getting comfortable with uncertainty and accepting that there is no guarantee of making the right decision is key.
- Cultivating a sense of safety and trust within oneself is crucial for confident decision-making.
- Listening to the body and practicing feeling into what feels right or wrong can help in decision-making.
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This week Cass chats with Samantha Skelly, founder and CEO of Pause Breathwork about the power of the breath to reduce stress and anxiety, heal your body, create clarity in your mind and connect with your intuition. Samantha shares her own story of going from skeptic to devoted student of breathwork, to eventually realising her mission to bring breathwork to a wider community.
She's achieving this via the Pause Breathwork App (available for iOS and Android) and the creation of her 6-month long Breathwork Facilitator training.
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This week Cass talks with Dr Ann Kelley, licensed psychologist and co-host of the Therapist Uncensored podcast, about the importance of updating our understanding of attachment styles and the limitations of categorising ourselves and others. Ann proposes a more helpful approach of thinking about attachment as a spectrum. She introduces the idea of secure relating (as opposed to secure attachment),which involves understanding our own nervous system and how it impacts our interactions with others.
Ann introduces the Modern Attachment Regulation Spectrum, helpfully using colours to represent different states of arousal: red for hyperarousal, blue for hypoarousal, and green for secure relating. She shares how our nervous system naturally responds to threats and connection, emphasising the need for self-awareness and compassion in order to create happy, healthy relationships in every area of our lives. She provides practical strategies for warming up or cooling down our nervous system and emphasises the relevance of this in every area of life: friendships, intimate relationships, parenting, work relationships, and the broader community.
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Cass responds to a listener who is experiencing body dissatisfaction during pregnancy. She highlights that while this is relatively common, it can be a concern if it contributes to poor maternal mental or physical health. She shares strategies for managing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings about your changing body and the importance of women feeling free to share their experience of any aspect of pregnancy or parenthood without guilt. Importantly, Cass highlights some of the signs of 'Pregorexia' (disordered eating during pregnancy) and notes that professional help may sometimes be indicated.
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Cass chats with Victoria Vanstone, host of the Sober Awkward Podcast and creator of the Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy blog and website, about her decision to leave behind her partying days in order to be a happier, less anxious, more present parent by giving up alcohol. Vic admits she didn't like sober people and that she feared no-one would want to be around her anymore if she stopped being the life of every party.
Vic has recently published her first book, "A Thousand Wasted Sundays" and shares how she felt she never had a choice but to drink alcohol, but after becoming a parent, she realised her social, binge drinking was taking more from her than it was giving.
Vic's message is that you don't have to hit 'rock bottom' to question your relationship with alcohol. Better still, there are plenty of good times still to be had. She realises her habit was fueled by people pleasing and a lack of self-care, and she hopes her message will enable other women to see that they also have a choice when it comes to drinking.
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Cass answers a listener question about what to do when you feel disappointed by people in your life. She shares ideas about how to manage your expectations, how to take responsibility for your own part in the situation, and how to heal from painful feelings of disappointment. Our social connections are the single most important factor contributing to happiness and wellbeing so it's critical we have strategies for communicating our expectations and what to do when they aren't met.
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Cass talks with Lizzie Williamson, the founder of Two Minute Moves, about the astonishing benefits of building micro-movement breaks into your day. Whether you're at home or in the office, taking tiny opportunities to move your body will reduce your risk of a range of diseases while improving your productivity, creativity, energy and mood.
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Cass explains why 'mindset' approaches to overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome are limited and won't achieve a lasting transformation and what you need to do instead. She shares how imposter syndrome is an activation of your body's threat response triggered by a fear of judgement and rejection.
She also explains that self-criticism can perpetuate imposter syndrome by keeping you stuck in a threat response, and the importance of self-acceptance and forgiveness, allowing you to return to a state of emotional safety.
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Cass chats with Jodie Rogers, a counsellor, sexologist and the relationship coach featured in the hit series, "Love on the Spectrum". Jodi shares her journey of working with people with disabilities and the importance of access to sexuality education and relationship counselling. She discusses the challenges faced by autistic individuals in developing relationships particularly around trust and vulnerability. Jodie emphasises the shift in our understanding of neurodiversity, the evolution of language and identity and the power of storytelling in her brand new book, "Unique: What Autism can teach us about difference, connection and belonging".
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Cass breaks down some of the key aspects of Buddhist philosophy and practice as they relate to living a happier and more peaceful life. She shares a little about how modern approaches to therapy have incorporated some of these key ideas to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing.You don't have to be a Buddhist to appreciate the relevance of some of these ideas and apply them to your own life.
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Dr Sue Johnson is a psychologist, author, a pioneer in the psychology of relationships and the creator of Emotionally Focused therapy, which focuses on creating secure emotional bonds between partners. EFT is widely acknowledged as the gold standard in evidence-based couples therapy. Dr Sue emphasises the importance of vulnerability and emotional safety in relationships, and shares how EFT can help couples navigate their patterns of distress and create positive cycles of interaction.
Sue also discusses the importance of individuals practicing EFT on their own and the importance of addressing attachment issues. She highlights the challenges faced by clients with limited emotional vocabulary and the role of therapists in helping them understand and validate their feelings.
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If you're trying to break a habit, start a new one or achieve a goal, there are some very predictable stages everyone goes through during the process.
In this episode, Cass shares the stages of change to help you identify where you're at, understand what to expect at each stage, and what to do if you have a setback or slip-up so you can get back on track quickly.
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In this episode, Cass chats with financial educator and host of the Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell, about how to invest your time and money to build your very best life.
Whether you have a lot of money or not much at all, Kate and Cass discuss what the research says about how you can invest your most precious resources to gain maximum meaning and fulfilment in life.
Happiness can't be bottled, but taking control of your finances and thinking more deeply about how you allocate your resources will do a long way to increasing your happiness.
Kate shares:
- strategies for maximising happy with minimal investment
- how to plan your 2024 to increase your chances of happiness
- the importance of having conversations about money
- why it's so important to audit your spending (of time and money) to ensure you're investing in what matters most
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In this episode, Cass explores the topic of mindfulness meditation and when it might not have positive benefits. She delves into the adverse effects of mindfulness and the importance of trauma-informed meditation training. She highlights the need for research on adverse experiences and clarifying the definition of adverse experiences when it comes to mindfulness.
Cass explores the difference between intensive meditation retreats and brief mindfulness interventions, emphasising the need for properly trained teachers and the importance of finding safety in the practice.
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Cass talks to psychologist and author, Dr Amantha Imber about the surprisingly small changes that have the greatest potential to significantly improve your health. Amantha also shares her research into how you can personalise your approach to behaviour change to give you the best chance of making those habits stick.
Covering everything from sleep to exercise and nutrition, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to know the minimum required dose that will yield maximum results!
Highlights:
- Why you're giving yourself 'jet-lag' every time you sleep in
- The 40 second exercise hack that will change your life
- The impact of 'Hyper Palatable Foods' on your weight loss efforts
- Identifying Barriers to Change
- Using Streak Boards & Temptation Bundling for Motivation
Book: The Health Habit
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In this episode, Cass discusses the drawbacks of traditional New Year's resolutions and offers alternative approaches to setting goals for the new year.
Takeaways:
- Traditional New Year's resolutions often lead to feelings of failure and self-criticism.
- Instead of resolutions, focus on setting meaningful goals that align with your values.
- Consider setting intentions for how you want to show up in the new year.
- Choose a word for the year that represents your desired qualities or themes.
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Dr. Scott Lyons discusses the concept of drama addiction and how it can negatively impact relationships, causing fights, jealousy, and destructive patterns. People addicted to drama often seek chaos and attention, creating a cycle of drama in their lives. Scott and Cass discuss strategies for dealing with drama addiction, whether you see it in someone else or recognise this pattern in yourself.
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In this solo episode, Cass reflects on the importance of self-reflection. She shares two exercises for self-reflection and visualisation, guaranteed to inspire you to be your best self and live your best life, as we begin to wind up one year and prepare for the next.
Grab a cup of tea and maybe a journal for this one.
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Larry Kasanoff, legendary Hollywood producer and author of 'A Touch of the Madness,' shares his experiences and insights on creativity and innovation. He discusses the inspiration behind his book and the importance of embracing the madness to unleash your creative potential.
Larry encourages you to embrace your craziest ideas and not be afraid to pursue them.
Key Takeaways:
- Never let go of an idea that you believe in. Persistence and determination are key to success.
- Trust your creative instincts and don't be afraid to pursue your passions.
- Practice mindfulness and be still to tap into your inner wisdom and make better decisions.
- Embrace playfulness and have fun in the creative process. Don't be afraid to take risks and think outside the box.
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Finding ways to plumb the joy out of positive experiences can help to build resilience when things aren't going well.
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In this solo episode, Cass shares the definition of Learned Helplessness, how it was first identified by psychologists and how it might be impacting you or someone you know. Tune in to hear the power of 'Learned Optimism' as an antidote to Learned Helplessness and other strategies that can help you regain a sense of power and agency when things feel hopeless.
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Discover the simple but profound concept of Essentialism to reduce stress, cultivate mastery, deepen relationships and live a life of meaning.
Discern what is absolutely essential, then eliminate everything that is not, so you can make the highest possible contribution towards the things that really matter.
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Cass talks to Yemi Penn about her experience growing up in London and Nigeria, and her decision to 'run away' to Sydney on the other side of the world.
Yemi shares the moment she realised she was in danger of transferring her trauma to her own children and how that led to her making it her mission in life to clean her own trauma and help others to do the same.
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In this week's 3 Mindful Minutes, Cass shares the ancient Buddhist practice of 'Mudita', which loosely translates to 'sympathetic joy'.
Mudita means being happy for other people's happiness.
Tune in to hear how it can profoundly improve your mood, strengthen your relationships and help you to remember the interconnectedness of all things.
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Learn the art of the three minute breathing space to centre yourself emotionally.
In these short-casts, Cass Dunn, Clinical Psychologist & Mindfulness Meditation teacher gives you tips and advice on how to feel a little less crappy and a little more happy in just 3 minutes.
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Learn to live with integrity.
In these short-casts, Cass Dunn, Clinical Psychologist & Mindfulness Meditation teacher gives you tips and advice on how to feel a little less crappy and a little more happy in just 3 minutes.
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At a time when the world feels more divided than ever, Cass shares the psychology of 'othering' and the biases that cause humans to turn on each other. She invites you to practice one of her favourite meditations known to increase compassion, reduce bias towards others, lower stress and promote healing.
(Meditation starts around 17:05)
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Cass talks with existential therapist, Dr Sara Kuburic aka "The Millennial Therapist" about what it means to lose your Self and why it's so important to do the work of re-connecting with your true Self.
Cass and Sara discuss:
- What self-loss is and how it happens
- The difference between inauthenticity and self-loss
- How we lose ourselves in relationships and when NOT to compromise
- The role of habits in shaping our identity
- Why we need to take individual responsibility for the life we have created regardless of our personal history
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What can people expect from their interactions with you, professionally or personally? You don't have to be an influencer or entrepreneur to have a personal brand.
This week, Cass discusses how to be intentional about the image you project, the values you represent, the consistency of your actions and how all this makes people feel when they think of you.
And if you're not happy with how you're perceived, the good news is you can start right now in being more intentional about crafting your brand.
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Cass sits down with Amelia Nagoski, who co-authored (with her identical twin sister, Emily Nagoski) the NYT bestselling book, "Burnout: The Secret to Solving Your Stress Cycle".
Amelia shares that it is not just being a woman trying to meet society's "unmeetable expectations" that is a primary cause of burnout, but falling anywhere outside of what the mainstream considers to be the 'norm' in terms of race, sex, gender, appearance or ability. Listen to hear about:
- Human Giver Syndrome and why it's a fundamental cause of burnout
- The Headwinds/Tailwinds metaphor that perfectly describes why we're blind to our own privilege
- What you can do immediately to solve your stress cycle and prevent burnout
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Why do we believe the things we do? Why do we struggle to believe 'nice' people can do bad things? What leads someone to believe conspiracy theories?
In light of the accusations made against Russell Brand this week and his assertion that this is a plot by mainstream media to silence him, I'm unpacking the cognitive biases that influence people's willingness to believe certain information, the psychological needs we seek to satisfy by believing conspiracy theories and why it's so hard to change your beliefs once they're fixed.
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Chantel Mila began sharing ideas for creating 'pockets of peace' in your home during pandemic lockdowns. Just three years later, her eco-friendly home cleaning and styling videos have attracted an audience of millions worldwide. She's just launched her own product line called 'Mama Mila Home' and published her first book.
In this episode, Chantel tells the story of her success and shares some of her most popular tips for how to turn your home into a sanctuary.
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We all know how important play is for children, but it's just as important for grown-ups! In the busyness of life, we consider hobbies to be trivial and time-wasting, and can find ourselves being weighed down by responsibility and losing our connection to what brings us joy.
In this episode, Cass explains the benefits of prioritising play, how playfulness is as much an attitude as an activity, and shares some ideas that might help you reconnect with your own sense of fun and inspire you to make more time for things that bring you joy.
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Cass sits down with Dr Gwen Adshead, one of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrists who has spent 30 years providing therapy to violent criminals including killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and those who are normally labelled as 'monsters'.
Gwen discusses the role of early childhood trauma in later violent crime, the devastating consequences of cutting funding to public mental health services, and she makes a compelling case that in the right circumstances, we all have within us the capacity for acts of cruelty.
Book: "The Devil You Know: Stories of human cruelty and compassion". Order it HERE
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This week, Cass is talking about Parasocial Relationships; that is the one-sided relationship between a media figure and a fan. She discusses how even 'micro-influencers' can be the object of parasocial relationships and how social media has fuelled the intensity of those connections. Are they all bad though? Let's look at the benefits of parasocial interactions for both the public figure and the fan.
You can download the Celebrity Attitude Scale HERE.
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This week, Cass sits down with Astrid Jorgensen, founder and Director of the iconic Pub Choir. Astrid shares the story of how pub choir got started, the tipping point when pub choir became a global sensation, and the surprising and inspiring lessons she learned from pivoting to ‘Couch Choir’ during covid lockdowns.
Tickets to Pub Choir’s shows in Australia, the UK and the USA are available at pubchoir.com.au
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Cass is back from holidays and celebrating six years of Crappy to Happy! This week she’s got important news to share about the future direction of the show.
Tune in to hear what’s happening with Crappy to Happy, why things might sound a little different going forward and have your say on what you’d like to hear in future episodes.
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It's a full circle moment on Crappy to Happy as Tiff Hall returns to join Cass behind the mic. This time, not as a cohost but as guest, to reflect on the last few years of challenges: including bouncing forward post babies, business diversification and a changing relationship to her body.
If you've not met Tiff before she's one of Australia's most trusted health and fitness experts. She's a personal trainer, author, journalist and best known for her television appearances on Gladiators, and The Biggest Loser Australia.
In this conversation you can expect to hear:
- the regrets Tiff has from her days of her 'smash and bash' approach to fitness
- the pressure she felt to 'bounce back' to her pre-baby body
- her struggles of being a female founder in a predominately male dominated industry
- how she has become more realistic and gentle with her expectations of herself in motherhood
Check out Tiff's fabulous online fitness and wellness program: TXO. You can find it here. Use the code TANYA99 to get full access to TXO for just $99 for a full year access. That's where you will also find her fabulous supplements and active wear. Check out on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. And you can listen to her new podcast, Bounce Forward, in all the usual places.
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Before starting her executive coaching company for CEO's and Founders, 'Reset', Liz Tran spent a decade in tech, most recently as the only female executive at a top venture capital firm. For most of her career, Liz Tran was sure that if people knew about her spiritual practices, they would never respect her as a business person. She worked in a world where numbers and spreadsheets were everything, so how could she admit that she believed in scientifically indefensible forces like the Tarot or feng shui or Reiki?
Liz is the host of the Reset with Liz Tran podcast and her new book, 'The Karma of Success' has just been released. And in this episode you can expect to hear:
- How suffering doesn't equal success and how accessing ideas that flow easily through you can lead to better results
- How to care for the three treasures of the body: physical body, energy, and intuition
- Why some Founders succeed past the seed stage and others don't
If you'd like to learn more about Liz, check out her website, or her personal instagram here. The Reset instagram can be found here. Listen and subscribe to Liz's podcast, Reset with Liz Tran here. And, if you're in the UK or US you can get yourself a paperback version of Liz's new book 'The Karma of Success' here. If you're in Australia, you can read the book on Kindle or listen on Audible, but paperback is a few months away.
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Steph Claire Smith is a model, a business owner, author, podcast host, and she is a wife and mum to two-year-old Harvey. Together with her best friend Laura Henshaw, Steph co-founded KIC (formerly known as Keep It Cleaner): a wellness app with a mission to kick toxic wellness rules out the window.
Today, Steph joins Cass to talk unpack:
- where KIC all began
- why this mission matters so much to her
- the gender bias she experiences as a founder and also the primary breadwinner in her family
- and the big plans that she and Laura have for the future of KIC.
Steph has also generously offered you all a free months access to the KIC app (which includes over 1000+ workouts, recipes, meditations and more). To take advantage of this offer, download the KIC app wherever you get apps, or go to kicapp.com. The discount code to use for your one month free trial is KIC1MONTH.
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Around 85% of women will become a mother and most agree that pregnancy and parenthood are experiences that profoundly change us physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. Sadly though, mothers, minds and brains are mostly absent from popular pregnancy books and social media posts unless of course there is a discussion about what can go terribly wrong: baby blues, postnatal depression and of course the dreaded baby brain.
Today, Dr. Sarah joins Cass to chat about the upside of pregnancy and parenting on your brain. And research is very clear... Having a baby improves a mother's memory. It makes her smarter, more empathetic, intuitive, and socially savvy.
Dr. Sarah McKay is an Oxford University educated neuroscientist. She is one of Australia's most well-known brain science commentators and authors. She wrote The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness, and recently she has turned her attention to baby brain. Her latest book is called Baby Brain, the Surprising Neuroscience of How Pregnancy and Motherhood Sculpt Our Brains and Change Our Minds for the Better.
In this episode we explore:
- the amazing neurological shifts that happen when we care for babies
- how mental load and emotional labor of motherhood can impact attention and memory abilities
- the importance of considering women's health in medical research and the surge of interest in the neurobiology of pregnancy and menopause.
You can get yourself a copy of Dr Sarah Mackay's books here. Follow her on instagram here.
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These days it seems like everyone is a Narcissist. The term 'narcissism' is a bit of a buzzword that is used to describe anyone who comes across as a little self absorbed, or 'full of themselves', but is that true? Is everyone a narcissist? And what is the distinction between a narcissist and the rest of us?
In this episode, Cass breaks down:
- the DSM criteria for a diagnosis of Narcissism and how it is outdated
- the different presentations of Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism (or overt and covert narcissism)
- when a personality trait becomes a personality disorder
- how to spot a Grandiose or Vulnerable Narcissist in your life and what do do about it
If you're interested in this topic, check out this episode with W. Keith Campbell here.
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Not all of us have experienced huge childhood trauma. We’ve not been neglected, or physically, emotionally, or sexually abused in our formative years, and even today, there may not be anything inherently wrong with our life. You likely have a roof over your heads, food in your belly, an incoming coming in; for which you feel like you should be grateful for... Yet there’s still a sense of not being entirely happy, feeling empty or anxious in some ways, and not feeling enough.
If this is you, and even if it’s not, you are going to love today’s guest, Dr Meg Arroll. Meg is a Chartered psychologist in the UK, scientist and author of Tiny Traumas and in this episode they explore:
- what is the difference between 'big T' and 'little T' trauma?
- examples of what a 'Tiny T' trauma can look like
- the cumulative effects of 'Tiny T' trauma and how they impact health outcomes
- the Triple A model and how it can help us with emotional eating
If you loved this episode, go back into the back catalogue to listen to Cass chat with Sarah Woodhouse here.
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As promised, this week Cass gives us a little history lessons in modern psychology and the evolution of therapy over the last 30-40 years. We've certainly come a long way since the days of reward or punishment. But what are the modern approaches and how has therapy evolved throughout recent decades?
Cass explains what Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), are and how these approaches fit within modern advances in neuroscience and nervous system regulation. She also explores the role of mindfulness and meditation, and the role of somatic therapies (like EFT, and EMDR), breathwork and yoga.
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Debra Silverman holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology, and has more than four decades of experience as an astrologer and psychotherapist.
Over the past 40 years of professional experience and private practice, she has specialized in helping thousands of individuals achieve emotional health and wisdom based on their unique personality and the four elements: water, air earth, and fire
Her knowledge of the stars and planetary interactions has piqued the interest of creatives and leaders, young and old. From actor Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies) to Sting, Debra has provided relationship advice and healing through her unique methodology.
Through her online school, more than 4,000 people have studied Silverman’s astrology method to uncover their emotional wisdom and answer the call to help planet Earth. Silverman is also the author of “The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition”.
In this conversations, Cass and Debra explore:
- how and why Debra got into Astrology
- some of the key elements of Cass' chart that make podcast host a perfect fit
- the significance of the elements (earth, fire, wind and water) in astrology
- and the optimism astrology can provide as we move through a climate crisis
If you'd like some insights into your own astrology chart, check this free offer from Debra out. If you'd like to connect with Debra Silverman you'll find her on instagram here. You can grab a copy of her latest book, The Missing Element here. Learn more about Debra Silverman Astrology on her website.
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Cass gets a lot of questions about accessing psychology services within Australia. It's not the most linear or straightforward of processes, between Medicare rebates, GP visits, and mental health plans... it can be quite confusing accessing the mental health services we need. Let alone knowing how do you find someone who is a good fit for you?
So in this solo episode Cass answers all of these questions and more.
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Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author and host of the podcast, The Melissa Ambrosini Show. Named a 'self-help guru' by Elle Magazine, Melissa is on a mission to inspire women to create the most exciting and meaningful life possible. Her latest book, Time Magic, was co-authored with her singer, songwriting, film producing, former Sneaky Sound System member, husband: Nick Broadhurst.
And with all the success these two have, on top of parenting an active toddler, we are going to catch up with Melissa and Nick to find out how we can reclaim and redistribute our time so we can focus on what really matters.
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ADHD, especially in adult women, has been a hot topic on social media of late... with questions being raised around its diagnosis being a current trend. Even more so, since the BBC Panorama program, released an expose on private clinics in the UK, misdiagnosing ADHD.
So what is all the fuss about?
This week, after watching the documentary, Cass weighs in with her thoughts on why there's been an increase in ADHD diagnosis in recent years, and pulls apart the various holes in the BBC exposé (and there are some BIG ones).
If you loved this, definitely head into the back catalogue to hear Candin Phillips and Cass discuss why there's been an increase in adult women being diagnosed with ADHD in greater detail.
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The past few years there’s been a focus on individuals, being called to start to recognise and unpack our privilege, and look at behaviours or actions that might be harmful to others. The new age world has come under fire for things like cultural appropriation, toxic positivity and victim blaming. But is it all bad?
Does that mean we need to walk away from these new age spiritual practices altogether? Or is there a way we can do them that is in integrity and causes no harm?
Today, we are joined by the incredible Don Martin. Don is the host of the Head on Fire podcast, and author of the book The Dabblers Guide to Witchcraft - a book that I’m really loving right now.
He’s also published two collections of poetry - the first is called The Playground and the most recent is called while i wait to be a god again
Don is here to do a big debunking of modern witchcraft and share with us how to create spiritual practices and rituals that work for us, and cause no harm.
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Lately, there's been a noticeable increase in people behaving badly on the internet, so this week Cass asks the very valid question,'Why are people on the internet so mean?'.
Cass explores the history of this phenomenon, where it began, how it's evolving, what are the contributing factors, and how we, as individuals and communities, can better cope and change things.
If you found this episode fascinating, check out these episodes in our back catalogue"
- Why you can't focus with Johann Hari
- Not giving a f**k with Mark Manson
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Today, Cass is joined by Dr Kristy Goodwin. Dr Kristy is a Digital wellbeing & productivity researcher, consultant, speaker and author. Her latest book is called Dear Digital, We Need to Talk. It’s a guilt free guide to taming your tech habits and thriving in a digital world.
There’s no doubt the pandemic has had some major impacts on our life as we know it, and perhaps none more profound than our reliance on digital to live, connect and work. This almost over reliance has left us with a pretty heavy 'digital hangover', as Kristy calls it.
In this episode Dr Kristy is here to share some really practical and very realistic strategies to take back control of technology use and avoid burnout.
You can grab a copy of Dr Kristy's book here and you'll find her on instagram here.
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In this episode, Cass Dunn answers another listener question. This time around the links between unhealthy spending habits and childhood trauma.
Why is it that sometimes when we find ourselves in times of stress, we hit the shops for a quick fix? Why do we do compulsively shop even though we know we shouldn't and we'll end up feeling guilt, shame or regret? And what are the links between your relationship with money, and self worth?
Remember, Cass is not offering personal psychological advice and you should always speak to a professional about your own personal circumstances and experience.
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Debbie Haski-Leventhal grew up inside a religious cult. She escaped at 18 years old, after experiencing a life of abuse, poverty and servitude, and wondered if she’d ever experience a life of purpose and meaning.
Debbie went on to become a Professor at Macquarie University, and a scholar of corporate social responsibility, responsible management education and volunteerism. Her latest book, Make it Meaningful, in which she shares her own, an other’s, stories exploring ideas of purpose, impact, values, and resilience.
And today we have a jam packed conversation about everything from her time in the religious cult, and how it ultimately led her to the meaningful and impactful work she does today. And.. what you can do to find more meaning in your life and work, without giving up your life or work.
You can check out Debbie’s latest book, Make it Meaningful: How to find purpose in life and work.
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In this weeks episode, Clinical Psychologist, Cass Dunn breaks down everything 'quitting'. And answers the question: how do we know when to hold, or fold?
We hear, and are often sold, the idea that the only thing stopping us from success is that we give up too easily or early. But what if that isn't the case? What if some things just are never going to work and we are wasting our time hanging on - like the 90s poster of the cat clinging to dear life from the edge of the cliff.
Cass shares the 'sunk cost fallacy' and gives us a very practical criteria to help us reassess our goals and dreams, so we know when and why we should quit.
You can check out the book Cass references, 'Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away' by Annie Duke, here.
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In this week’s episode Cass is joined by Lyndi Cohen - also known as the Nude Nutritionist. Lyndi is an anti diet dietitian, best selling author, and host of the ‘No Wellness Wankery’ podcast. Her latest book is Your Weight is Not The Problem… and that’s really the topic of our conversation today.
In a world that places so much emphasis on, particularly women’s physical body and being thin and beautiful, how can we move away from a diet, and weight, obsessed culture and into a place where we are happy with our body and improving our relationship with food.
Cass and Lyndi explore:
- What is a diet and the rules we inherit and carry as souvenirs from a life of dieting and diet culture.
- How to know if you’re on a diet or making a ‘lifestyle change’.
- Ways to start changing your relationship with your body.
If you'd like to learn more about Lyndi and grab a copy of her amazing book, head to her website. And you can follow her on instagram here.
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Cass' brand new Audible Original “The Imposter Solution: Five Steps to Ditch Self-Doubt and stop feeling like a fraud” is available worldwide on Audible and is included in the Audible Plus catalogue which means it’s FREE to download if you are an Audible subscriber. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial on Audible and listen right now!
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Procrastination is a universal struggle. When we leave things up to the very last minute, or we delay things and make it a 'future you' problem, it adds stress and overwhelm to our lives. So knowing all this, why do we continue to procrastinate and what can we do about it?
This week we have another listener question. Why do we procrastinate? What does the science say, and what can we do about it?
Listen to Cass' latest audiobook, The Imposter Solution, on Audible here. And get on the waitlist for Beyond Confident here.
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Many of us have been touched in some way by dementia. Perhaps you've had Grandparents or parents affected by dementia, or you're worried about your own parents, or yourself.
In this conversation, Cass and Dr Ginni Mansberg explore some simple changes you can make now, in your 40s, 50s and 60s, to save your brain.
You can learn more about Dr Ginni at drginni.com.au
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Have you heard about 'schemas' and 'schema therapy' but don't quite understand how it works?
Responding to a listener voicemail, I explain schema therapy and walk through the 18 maladaptive schemas to help you understand them and recognise them within yourself.
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Maria Thattil was propelled into the spotlight when she was crowned Miss. Universe Australia in 2020. She then went on to place in the Top 10 of the International Competition in 2021. She was the third woman of colour to represent Australia in the pageants history. Maria is a fierce activist for social causes and uses her platform to champion social justice issues like mental health and gender equality.
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Do you often find yourself feeling like you've fluked your way to the success you've achieved? Do you feel like the rug may be pulled from under you at any time... that everyone is about to find out about the 'fraud' you really are?
'Imposter Syndrome' is an extremely common experience, particularly in women, where we are unable to attribute our success to our experience, skills and hard work, and believe we are imposters.
By reframing our thoughts and consciously being aware of how they can contribute to Imposter Syndrome, we can start to ease it and believe in ourselves.
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In this episode, Cass in joined by Katherine Morgan-Schafler, a psycho-therapist based in New York City. Katherine's work history includes being an onsite therapist at Google, but now focuses on working with ambitious and perfectionistic women. Katherine discusses the differences between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism, and the gendered nature of perfectionism.
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Are you curious about how different styles of attachment are ingrained in us from when we are infants? Understanding different attachment styles that may be affecting your day to day life can help you heal and become stronger. In this episode, Cass explains the various styles of attachment, including anxious and avoidant styles, and the characteristics and meanings behind each one.
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In this episode, Cass is joined by Susan Pearce, a best-selling author and leadership expert who developed Australia's first mindfulness based leadership program, which is now used around the world. Susan has spent two decades trying to find the secret to living a more fulfilling life, and through those experience, she's now written a "Spiritually Loose" manifesto as an antidote for the modern world.
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Have you noticed that you sometimes use self-kindness as a way of letting yourself get away with bad habits? It's tough to strike a balance between being kind and self-compassionate while also keep yourself accountable and achieving your goals. In this episode, I respond to a listener who is dealing with this exact issue, and offer ways for you to find this healthy balance.
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In this episode, Cass is joined by Candin Phillips, licensed therapist and ADHD coach who runs "Humanity Hive," a community that aims to educate people about ADHD. Candin was achieving and performing in the world, but like many women, she did not realise she was dealing with this particular neuro-divergence, despite her professional qualifications. Candin discusses how we mischaracterise ADHD, particularly in women.
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Do you find yourself struggling from burnout after having too much on your plate? In this episode, I explain the concept of the 'exhaustion funnel' in psychology, and various steps you can take to help dispel stress that is built up in your body, and prevent burnout from occurring.
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In this episode, Cass is joined by Alison Brahe Daddo, a screenwriter, podcaster, teacher and former model who appeared regularly on the cover of Cosmopolitan, Dolly and Cleo magazines in the '90s. She's now written a book called 'Queen Menopause' which is a frank and compassionate companion to any woman experiencing menopause. Ali reflects on her career, her experience with sexual assault, and how mothering her daughters is a completely different ballgame to mothering her son.
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Do you struggle to stick to the New Years Resolutions you set? You're not alone. In this episode, I explain why so many people can't seem to keep up with their new year goals, explain why certain goals are difficult to maintain and the kinds of goals you can set in the new year to help you succeed in self-growth and development
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One of the most common questions Cass receives is how to manage emotional eating. In this episode, Cass in joined by Tiff Hall to unpack the psychology behind emotional eating and how you can better manage this behaviour.
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Do you find the Christmas Holiday period stressful and overwhelming? Do you struggle to set boundaries with your family during this time? In this episode, I explain why clear communication and boundary setting is the key to a happy and healthy Christmas with your family, and how setting expectations early can help avoid conflict.
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In this episode, Cass is joined by Rob ‘Millsy’ Mills - an Australian actor and musician. Since appearing as a finalist on the very first season of Australian Idol, Millsy has really carved out a name for himself in the entertainment sphere. Millsy’ new book, ‘Putting on a Show” looks at what it means to be an average Aussie bloke, and how men exist in the modern world. Millsy speaks about how men process and communicate their emotions, understanding how toxic masculinity affects both men and women, and how men can start opening up in their day to day lives.
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Are you worried that adversity that you faced in your childhood is negatively effecting your life as an adult? In this episode, I explain the science behind adverse childhood experiences and the detrimental effects they can have on us as we grow up, while also explaining how much positivity in our childhood can benefit us, and how we can learn to live with the things that may have happened to us.
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In this episode, Cass is joined by Dami Im, who captured all of our hearts when she won The X-Factor Australia in 2013. Dami began her singing career playing to grandmas in Korean churches before her life was forever changed when she entered a singing competition on television with no expectation of winning. Since then, she's released a string of hit albums and singles, and she became Eurovision royalty on 2016, when she earned the highest score ever achieved by an Australian entry with her smash hit 'Sound of Silence.' Behind the scenes, Dami's creative was being stifled by the very people that were supposed to be helping her. Her story is one of sacrifice, determination and faith.
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Do you find that having an optimistic outlook and being grateful is now met with claims of 'toxic positivity'? In this episode, I explain why positivity doesn't have to be toxic, and how a having positive mindset and outlook on life is scientifically proven to have health benefits for you and your family, without invalidating difficult emotions, painful thoughts and feelings.
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Are you looking for conversations that skip the small talk?
I want to introduce you to The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show podcast where Jess skips the small talk and shows you a different side of her famous guests
What makes it so special is that Jess gives each guest the space to reveal their story and experience of being human in these honest and sometimes emotional conversations.
You'll get a new window into the souls of everyone from Keith Urban to Courtney Act, David Wenham to Danni Minogue, and Sophie Monk to Jessica Mauboy and many more.
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In this episode, Cass is joined by Rick Morton, an award winning journalist and author with an incredible story of trauma and survival. Rick shares his experience with generational trauma and how his experience in childhood shaped his adult life. He describes his pathway to healing and the different steps he took to help him begin his journey of recovery.
Content Warning: This episode does touch on the topic of sexual assault and contain some adult language, so if you have little ears around you might want to pop in earphones to listen. If it brings up anything for you, please reach out to lifeline for around the clock support 13 11 14
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Are you motivated by the pursuit of pleasure or the avoidance of pain?
In this episode I explain the difference between avoidance and approach style behavioural responses, what the implications are for each, and how you can apply this mindset to achieve your goals.
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In this episode, Cass is joined by Victoria Devine, a financial advisor and author helping people change their relationship with money.
Cass and Victoria discuss the practical ways you can make impactful changes to your finances, and feel more confident to start investing, how you can start investing with as little as 1 cent, and how to make the most out of your Superannuation.
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In this episode I explain the concept of Epigenetics, which is the 'nuture' in the nature v's nature debate. I'll explain how our the genes we inherit from our parents are not set in stone, meaning our behaviours and environment can cause changes essentially turning gene expression on or off.
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After going through a divorce, Steph Sarazin discovered the unique pain of ‘ambiguous grief’ - when you grieve something or somebody who is still there, just not as you knew it. Steph has spoken to hundreds of people about their experience of ambiguous grief - from people whose partners went to jail, to loved ones with Alzheimer's, to addictions. In this chat she shared with me the unique qualities of ambiguous grief, how we can learn to acknowledge it better as a society, and why hope can sometimes be really hard.
Steph's book is called Soul Broken, and you can follow more of her work at https://stephaniesarazin.com/
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In this episode I explain the three circles model of emotions by Paul Gilbert. This model is so useful for helping us see if our emotional systems are out of whack, and how we can get them in balance again.
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During the COVID-19 lockdowns of the past few years, Brigid Delaney went searching for ideas that might help us feel a bit better. She stumbled across Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy which is all about how not to sweat the small stuff and better appreciate our precious time on earth.
Brigid’s new book is called Reasons Not to Worry, and you can follow more of her work on twitter @BrigidWD.
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In this episode I explain the three key stages of change, and why we so often feel stuck in the middle stage, otherwise known as 'no man's land'. I also share a fascinating psychological experiment on journalling, and what it can teach us about how to better cope with periods of big change in our lives.
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Meg Durham is a former teacher who saw firsthand the devastating impacts of teacher burnout and exhaustion. She decided she had to do something about it, and has dedicated her professional life to improving the health and wellbeing of teachers. In this chat Meg takes us behind the curtain and explains why teachers are so burnt out, and what can be done about it.. There are lessons here relevant to everyone - whether you’re a teacher, a parent or just someone struggling with your own wellbeing.
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Introducing the first of many new solo episodes where I'll explain a psychological idea or experiment I think will help you feel happier, healthier and more fulfilled.
In this episode I explain Dr Dan Siegel's concept of the Window of Tolerance, which is an incredibly effective tool for better understanding and managing our emotions.
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Now that I've settled in London, I am very excited to be bringing you brand new episodes starting next Tuesday the 5th September.
And in big news, I'm going to be bringing you WEEKLY episodes every Tuesday morning.
Every second week will be a solo episode where I explain a fascinating psychological idea, tool or experiment that I think you'll love.
So make sure you're subscribed and I'll see you next Tuesday!
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Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.
Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.
In this episode you’ll hear from Sam, who wants to know how to trust people when you've been hurt in the past.
If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.
If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident
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Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.
Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.
In this episode you’ll hear from Kat, who want to feel more confident in her body.
If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.
If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident
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Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.
Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.
In this episode you’ll hear from Jazz, who is struggling to feel confident returning to work after kids.
If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.
If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident
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Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.
Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.
In this episode you’ll hear from Jason, who is struggling to overcome childhood bullying.
If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.
If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident
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Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.
Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.
In this episode you’ll hear from Abby, who is struggling to make friends as an adult.
If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.
If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident
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Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.
Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.
In this episode you’ll hear from Ali, who is struggling with confidence at work.
If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.
If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident
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Keith Campbell is one of the world’s experts in narcissism, and he’s here to help us understand and interact with all the narcissistic people in our lives. In this chat the psychology professor explains the actual definition of narcissism, the difference between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, how to spot narcissistic traits in others and what we can do to stop our kids becoming narcissistic, plus so much more.
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https://wkeithcampbell.com/
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The New Science of Narcissism: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/narcissism-w-keith
The Narcissism Epidemic: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/narcissism-epidemic
When you love a man who loves himself: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/when-you-love-a-man
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Hugh van Cuylenburg wants everyone to be happier, and he’s passionate about how practices like gratitude, empathy and mindfulness can help. Hugh is the founder of The Resilience Project, where he teaches positive mental health in schools and sports clubs around the country. In this chat Hugh explains the difficulties he had with his sister growing up, the struggles of getting schools to take mental health seriously and the personal crisis he had during lockdown.
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Let Go:
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The positive impacts of mindfulness are undeniable, but neuroscientist Moshe Bar has discovered that there’s also a lot of benefits for its opposite.. Mind wandering. In this chat Moshe Bar explains how mind wandering has the power to improve your mood, boost creativity and help you solve problems.
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Nick Bracks has struggled with low self-esteem and anxiety since he was a kid. His mental health struggles hit a low point when in 2007 he was in a drink driving car accident while his father Steve was the Premier of Victoria. Since then he’s been on a mission to improve his mental health, and has gone on to run multiple businesses and perform on shows like Dancing with the Stars and Neighbours. Nick has some amazing advice around self-worth, intuition and the value of exercise and meditation.
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Coach Kemi Nekvapil wants women to feel powerful. In this chat with Cass she talks about feeling powerless growing as a black child in white foster families, how she connects with her own power now as an adult, plus she unpacks her POWER acronym: Presence, Ownership, Wisdom, Equality, Responsibility. If you’ve ever struggled to feel powerful in your life you are going to get so much out of this chat.
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Here's your first sneak peak of Cass Dunn's brand new podcast The Confidence Coach, dropping Monday 9th May.
In each episode of The Confidence Coach you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Clinical and coaching psychologist Cass Dunn will talk through the problem using a psychological framework and offer helpful tips and techniques to tackle the problem head on.
Whether it’s in our work, our relationships, our body image or any other area of our lives, we can all struggle with self-confidence sometimes. The Confidence Coach is here to help you kick self-doubt to the kerb so you can live a more confident life.
Subscribe now:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confidence-coach-with-cass-dunn/id1621232863
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1AhHKsB8yODoDYqgGCSpRD?si=_qNYTDGESteeSd8zMF9yTg&nd=1
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Cass Dunn has a brand new podcast called The Confidence Coach and it's out on May 9th! If you want to learn the best tips and tricks to boost your self-confidence in any area of your life, subscribe now:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confidence-coach-with-cass-dunn/id1621232863
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1AhHKsB8yODoDYqgGCSpRD?si=_qNYTDGESteeSd8zMF9yTg&nd=1
Bridget Hustwaite first started experiencing painful periods when she was just 15, but it took over 12 years for her to finally get diagnosed with endometriosis, a disorder in which tissue similar to that which lines the uterus grows outside the uterus. Despite endo impacting 1 in 9 women and girls, there is still a huge amount of misinformation and misdiagnosis around the condition.
In this chat with Cass Dunn, Bridget explains: The most common symptoms for endo Why it took 12 years for her to be diagnosed Why there is still so much misunderstanding around the condition What treatments are available and how they work Why excision surgery is the gold standard Her hopes for women and girls diagnosed in the future
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http://www.bridget-hustwaite.com/
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Find out more about endo here: https://centerforendo.com/
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Biochemist Jessie Inchauspe wants to show everyone how balancing your blood sugars can improve almost every area of your life. Known as the Glucose Goddess on instagram, Jessie explains how making a few small changes to your diet can dramatically improve symptoms like cravings, fatigue, anxiety, depression and poor sleep.
In this chat with Cass Dunn, Jessie explains: What kinds of foods cause glucose spikes Why the order of what you eat is important The benefits of a savoury breakfast The science behind apple cider vinegar Plus why you DON’T have to give up pasta and cakes (phew!)
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https://www.jessieinchauspe.com/
Buy her book Glucose Revolution here: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/glucose
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Eve Rodsky passionately believes women need uninterrupted time and space to express their creativity. In a world where we are all too busy, Eve says this ‘unicorn space’ must be a non-negotiable if we want to live a connected, creative life.
In this chat with Cass Dunn, Eve explains: Why the most important part of unicorn space is the feeling of self expression The value of ‘I can’t believe I just did that’ moments The three C’s of unicorn space: curiosity, connection and completion Why completion isn’t about becoming a master The importance of sharing your creative pursuits with others Why small steps signal seriousness And much more!
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https://www.everodsky.com/
Buy her books here:
Fair Play: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/fairplay
Find Your Unicorn Space: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/unicorn
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In his 30s Worimi man Paul Callaghan was a success by all Western measures - he was well-educated with a good job, a family and a mortgage.
But inside he was felt spiritually depleted and disconnected, leading to a mental breakdown after his 35th birthday.
In this chat with Cass Dunn, Paul explains how going bush and reconnecting with his traditional beliefs and culture helped heal him.
And why he's sharing what he learnt with indigenous and non-indigenous Australians.
You can buy the book Paul co-wrote with Uncle Paul Gordon, called The Dreaming Path, here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dreaming-path-paul-callaghan/book/9780648748953.html
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If you’ve ever tried to quit alcohol, or even just dabbled with the idea, you’ve probably come across Annie Grace. She’s one of the world’s leading thinkers on the topic, and author of the hugely successful books This Naked Mind and The Alcohol Experiment.
In this chat with Cass Dunn, Annie discusses: Her own battle with excessive drinking and how she turned things around Why asking yourself ‘am I an alcoholic?’ can be so counter-productive, and what questions you can ask yourself instead Why self-compassion is essential to successfully quitting or reducing alcohol How to turn all or nothing thinking into curiosity and experimentation What happened when Annie filmed herself drinking two bottles of wine after quitting drinking And so much more!
Connect with Annie:
https://thisnakedmind.com/
Buy her books here:
This Naked Mind: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/this-naked-mind
The Alcohol Experiment: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/alcohol-experiment
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Cass talks with NYT best selling author, Eve Rodsky, whose unique system for gamifying and sharing the domestic workload has taken the world by storm. Women are exhausted and burnt out from carrying the weight of ‘invisible labour’ in most households but rather than accept the status quo, Eve applied her Harvard trained organisational management skills to create a solution to this age-old problem. The result is ‘Fair Play’, a structured process to split tasks fairly, reclaim your time and energy and reduce resentment and conflict.
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www.everodsky.com or www.fairplaylife.com
Buy the Fair Play book: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/fairplay
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In this episode, Cass talks with Johann Hari, the New York Times best-selling author of “Chasing the Scream” and “Lost Connections” who is also famous for his TED Talks which have garnered over 80 million views.
After experiencing his own declining attention and witnessing people around him being consumed by small screen addiction, Johann has applied his investigative skills to the topic of our inability to pay attention.
In his latest book, “Stolen Focus”, Johann outlines 12 different factors that contribute to our lost attention. He describes the perfect storm of environmental and lifestyle factors that have made us vulnerable to the tech companies that profit from our distractibility. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who feels like their capacity to pay attention is gradually being eroded and would like to get it back!
To learn more about Johann, his books and TED Talks: www.johannhari.com
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In this episode, Cass chats with Tania de Jong AM, who is a social entrepreneur, incredibly talented soprano and co-founder of the not-for-profit, Mind Medicine Australia. MMA’s core mission is to advocate for widespread acceptance and accessibility of psychedelic-assisted therapies to alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness in Australia.
Tania shares the remarkable results that are being achieved with psychedelic-assisted therapies for a range of mental illnesses, what the current status is in terms of TGA approval and availability, how therapists can upskill in this area and what consumers can expect in terms of access to these treatments.
And as a bonus, we’ve included Tania’s “Angel Song” in the outro so stay listening for that.
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www.mindmedicineaustralia.org.au
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https://www.taniadejong.com/singing-performing/
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This week Cass Dunn chats with Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Dr Taylor is most famous for her fascinating TED talk My stroke of insight, where she talked about her experience of having a stroke that caused her the left hemisphere of her brain to 'go offline'.
In this chat Dr Taylor unpacks her new book Whole Brain Living, where she argues that we don’t just a left and right hemisphere, we actually have four brain quadrants - left thinking, left feeling and right thinking, right feeling.
She explains how getting to know these four ‘characters’ that live inside our brains can bring about life changing improvements to our sense of wellbeing and our ability to live life in a calm, present and playful state.
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This week Cass talks to freelance writer, yoga teacher and author, Alice Williams who wrote her book, “Bad Yogi” to be a healing memoir for people who hate healing memoirs. After experiencing a quarter life crisis, Alice embarked on a 2-year yoga teacher training program, immersing herself in the wellness industry while simultaneously entering a 12-step recovery program for an eating disorder. Alice shares how those two paths complemented each other and where they differed; Cass and Alice discuss what all addictions have in common and Alice shares from her own experience what helped her to finally be free of her own addiction.
CW: This episode includes discussion of disordered eating behaviour. If you’re experiencing an eating disorder or disordered eating, body image or related issues, confidential support is available by calling the National Butterfly Hotline on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673).
In addition to “Bad Yogi”, Alice also wrote, “Would it kill you to say please?” and she’s currently working on more writing projects so be sure to follow her on social media.
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In this episode, Cass talks with Anita Moorjani, a speaker and NYT bestselling author who recovered from cancer after experiencing a Near Death Experience (NDE) in February 2006. Anita shares the message she received during her NDE about the importance of letting go of fear and being willing to embrace and express your authentic nature in order to live fully.
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This episode is Part Two of Cass’ conversation with Dr Kristin Neff about Self-Compassion.
In the previous episode, Dr Neff explained the far-reaching benefits of self-compassion and how to apply it in your life. This week, she digs into the more fierce aspect of self-compassion and how you can use the skill of being kind to yourself to speak up, claim your power and thrive.
To find out more about Dr Neff’s work, head to www.self-compassion.org
Order her latest book: “Fierce Self-Compassion”
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In this episode, Cass talks to Dr Kristin Neff, who is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion. Dr Neff shares how her discovery of Buddhist philosophy including mindfulness and compassion helped her get through a difficult time in her life and how that led her to studying and measuring self-compassion as part of her research as a psychologist. She explains why we struggle to be kind to ourselves and how we can all benefit from learning and applying the skill of self-compassion. This is the first of two conversations with Dr Kristin Neff.
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In this episode, Cass chats with Victoria Devine, a multiple award-winning financial adviser and host of the chart topping She’s on the Money podcast. Victoria talks about the financial challenges that face young people today, the importance of having a positive money story, and shares smart ways to invest and build a solid financial future even when you’re on a budget. Victoria’s book, “She’s On the Money” is now available in all good bookstores.
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In this episode Cass chats with National Group Fitness Coordinator for Fernwood Fitness, Lisa-Marie Gleeson, about the importance of strength training especially for women over 40. With many women still reluctant to lift weights, Lisa explains why introducing regular strength training into your week is so important, how strength training can help you outside the gym and tips for how to get started.
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Cass talks to author and science journalist, James Nestor about the power of breath to impact our physical and mental health. James dedicated several years of his life to researching the history of how the human species has lost the ability to breathe properly and why as a result we’re suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, autoimmune disease, allergies and more. James shares what he learned and some useful ideas for how we can all begin to take back control of our breath and our health.
You can buy James’ book “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” here: tinyurl.com/as7x3rsa
Find out more about James at www.mrjamesnestor.com
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In this episode, Cass talks with Josh Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus aka “The Minimalists” about the unexpected joy and meaning that becomes available to you when you re-evaluate all of your relationships, starting with your relationship with ‘stuff’. They have two documentaries currently streaming on Netflix and several best-selling books including their most recent, “Love People Use Things” which is available now in all bookstores. Josh and Ryan also have loads of free resources on their website.
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In this episode, Cass talks with Dr Peta Stapleton who is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Bond University and a leading researcher in the area of Emotional Freedom Techniques. They chat about the latest research supporting EFT (tapping!) as a tool for managing stress, anxiety, food cravings, chronic pain and more. Far from being pseudoscience, tapping is now a recommended treatment for trauma, which is simple, free, effective and for many people, produces lasting results.
Buy her book The Science Behind Tapping here: https://tinyurl.com/4hubrspp
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What causes trauma and how can we release it? Trauma expert, Sarah Woodhouse talks with Cass Dunn about how both big and “little” traumatic experiences can leave us trapped in cycles of dysfunctional behaviours, negative thoughts and difficult feelings. When you’re able to recognise your own, and other people’s trauma responses, you’re better able to interrupt those old patterns, reawaken your true self and reclaim your future.
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Are you good with money? Financial advisor, Canna Campbell talks with Cass Dunn about the importance of having a solid financial plan and the simple ways you can start to pay down debt and begin saving and investing even if you’re on a low income. With women typically retiring with 47% less superannuation than men and older women being the most likely group to live in poverty this is an important conversation for all of us.
Canna’s books are called “Mindful Money” and “The $1000 Project”.
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www.sugarmamma.tv
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Cass speaks with “Oprah Winfrey’s Life Coach” and bestselling author, Martha Beck about why she believes living in complete integrity is the only path to true happiness, peace and freedom. Martha explains how we abandon our true nature in order to fit in with our culture and the problems that arise when this happens and we find ourselves out of integrity. She shares advice for how to start being more honest with ourselves about why it’s so important that we do.
You can buy her latest book The Way of Integrity here: https://tinyurl.com/vks5xtds
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Cass Dunn talks to Samantha Wills about her journey from selling jewellery at the Bondi markets to creating a multi-million dollar, global business and then choosing to close it down and walk away at the height of its success. Samantha shares the ups and downs of being a creative entrepreneur, the struggle to maintain balance and the importance of trusting her intuition and following her heart when making tough decisions.
You can buy Samantha’s memoir Of Gold and Dust here: https://tinyurl.com/5c6ctjvm
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The holistic psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera joins Cass Dunn to talk about her holistic approach to psychology and self improvement. Dr. LePera shares how she became frustrated with traditional models of therapy while working as a clinical psychologist, and wanted more for clients and for herself. This lead her on a journey to create a more united approach to psychology incorporating mental, physical and spiritual health. She explains how her instagram page The Holistic Psychologist has gained a following of more than 3.5 million people, and is giving them the tools they need to heal themselves.
You can buy Dr. LePera's new book How to Do the Work here: https://tinyurl.com/3whzz66x
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Founder and CEO of The Positivity Institute, Dr Suzy Green joins Cass Dunn to talk about the power of positive psychology to cultivate resilience, deal with life’s challenges and to fulfil your potential. At a time when we’re experiencing global crises, unprecedented changes to the way we live our lives, and ongoing uncertainty about the future, Suzy shares the science of positive psychology and the tools we can all use to help us manage our mood, motivation and mindset.
To be part of Suzy’s 6-week online course “The Positivity Prescription” Class of 2021and get 10% off the enrolment fee, head to www.thepositivityinstitute.com.au/shop and use the code CRAPPYTOHAPPY21 at the checkout.
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You can buy Suzy's book The Positivity Prescription here: https://tinyurl.com/wce3sysw
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Cass Dunn talks with Holly Tarry, speaker, coach and author of “Power Boundaries”. Holly shares her personal story of digging deeply into the patterns in her life that were keeping her from living an empowered, joyful and meaningful life. She did the hard work of having difficult conversations, executing power boundaries and re-creating her life and relationships including her relationship with herself. Power Boundaries is available on Amazon and I recommend it to anyone looking to take brave action and create radical transformation. (If you have difficulty ordering the book, email hello@hollytarry.com).
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Cass talks with journalist and author, Madonna King about the particular issues faced by pre-teen girls in the age of technology, social media and a global pandemic. After she wrote her best-selling, “Being 14”, parents around the country expressed that the challenges typically experienced by adolescents seemed to be appearing in their younger girls. Madonna embarked on a mission to better understand our 10-year old girls so that we can best support them to become the strong, confident, joyful young women they were born to be.
You can buy Madonna's book Ten-ager here.
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Cass talks with fellow psychologist Glenn Mackintosh about the trap of diet culture and how you can escape it, while still aiming for optimal health. Glenn specialises in the psychology of weight management, eating, moving and body image and is on a mission to help as many people as possible to heal their relationship with food, movement and their own bodies.
You can buy Glenn's book Thinsanity here: https://tinyurl.com/hxfx3cc8
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Scott Barry Kaufman is a fellow psychologist, host of The Psychology Podcast and author of the book, “Transcend”. Scott talks with Cass Dunn about his new and updated theory of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and shares his ideas for how we can all live with more meaning and purpose in life, ultimately transcending our human experience to serve the greater good.
You can buy Scott's book Transcend here: https://tinyurl.com/bwj34y8p
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Cass talks to investigative journalist and author, Jess Hill about the social, psychological and biological factors that contribute to domestic abuse. Intimate partner violence is an epidemic in Australia and Jess sheds light on the factors that contribute to the problem and steps we can take to address it. Note that this is a highly sensitive topic that might be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse we recommend calling 1800 RESPECT or the DV helpline in your state.
You can buy Jess’ book See What You Made Me Do here: https://tinyurl.com/2d6wjnht
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Cass Dunn talks to Aussie surfing champion Layne Beachley about her extraordinary achievements in and out of the water and the emotional struggles she had to overcome before she could truly enjoy success and experience real happiness. Layne’s traumatic childhood experiences left scars that took many years and deep inner work to heal and she now generously shares what she’s learned so that others can own their own truth.
To learn more about Layne’s Awake Academy, go to www.awakeacademy.com.au and use the code AWAKE10 to take 10% off her online program.
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Kristy Goodwin sheds light on how our use of technology is affecting our productivity and attention and offers realistic advice for setting reasonable boundaries and regaining our mental space. Kristy gives host Cass Dunn great advice for how we can help our kids develop a healthier relationship with technology, why banning devices is neither realistic nor particularly helpful and what we can do instead.
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Cass Dunn talks to Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald, co-hosts of the Shameless podcast about navigating the chaos and magic of being in your 20s. They discuss how they've handled their extraordinary success (and accompanying criticism), the smart conversations that we can have about 'dumb stuff', and the importance of backing yourself to achieve your goals.
You can buy Zara and Michelle's book The Space Between here: https://tinyurl.com/sz2earhy
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Cass Dunn catches up with Turia Pitt for the second time - in this chat they discuss everything Turia has learned about happiness while researching her latest book, "Happy and Other Ridiculous Aspirations". Turia's own upbeat attitude is evidence that happiness really is a choice, no matter what challenges we face but now she's able to share the specific tools she uses to maintain a positive mindset, what the research says about how much control we have over our mood and what she's learned from other exceptionally happy humans.
You can buy Turia's book Happy and Other Ridiculous Aspirations here.
www.turiapitt.com
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In this special episode, Cass Dunn is joined by nutritionist Steph Geddes. Together they explore the role of gut health in your physical, mental and psychological wellbeing. Steph shares some of the signs you might have a problem with your gut health and lots of ideas about what you can do to improve it.
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How do we develop emotional resilience in times of extreme circumstances? In her third and final solo episode, Cass Dunn gives some insight into the effects of chronic stress and why it might feel like your emotions are all over the place. She shares practical strategies for how you can stay in your 'window of tolerance' and what the other side of this epidemic might look like for all of us. This episode will equip you with the tools you need to survive and thrive not just now but during whatever challenges you might face in life.
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How do we maintain our connections to people in the time of social distancing? Cass Dunn discusses the importance of social connection for our physical, spiritual and mental health and why it’s so important for us to focus our attention on the relationships that matter most and find creative ways to stay connected. Cass delves into the psychology of attachment and the reasons why some people are more vulnerable to mental health issues and even addiction during a time of social isolation and what we can do to look out for our own and each other’s emotional and psychological wellbeing.
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How do we look after our mental health in this challenging time? In this episode, Psychologist Cass Dunn goes back to her area of expertise and breaks down the psychology of human behaviour when there is uncertainty and fear. She explains why we people behave differently in times of uncertainty - from panic buying to spreading conspiracy theories and shares alternative strategies for how we can manage that fear and respond in ways that are more helpful for ourselves and our wider community.
Note: If you’re experiencing mental health issues, Medicare rebates are now available for online psychology appointments. Contact your GP for a referral.
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Musician, actor, radio presenter and so much more, Clare Bowditch has had a long and illustrious career but now she can add author to her list of achievements with the publishing of her memoir ‘You Own Kind of Girl’. Cass Dunn and Clare have an enlightening and soulful conversation about what happens to a child when they go through trauma, emotional eating, body consciousness and the stories we tell ourselves about the people we think we’re supposed to be. For anyone who has struggled with body issues or grief, there’s a lot to be taken from this episode. Speaking with warmth, humour and vulnerability Clare Bowditch is truly a living piece of Australian art.
https://clarebowditch.com/
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Tiff Hall is back in our reunion episode after a year away from the mic. In that time she’s had a baby, broken her leg, become a pro trainer for Chris Hemsworth and managed to get her body back to where she wants it. Tiff and Cass Dunn reminisce, discuss the delicate balance of juggling multiple careers and family and laugh as they remember how far they’ve come in their own journey from Crappy to Happy.
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He’s a widely successful author with a New York Times best-selling books ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck’ and ‘Everything is Fcked’. Cass Dunn chats with Mark Manson about the so called nay sayers who tell him he’s an idiot and the ones who say he saved their lives. Mark gives honest, no BS tips about how to free yourself from self doubt, change your habits and stop caring about what other people think.
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The front woman for Aussie band Sheppard, Amy Sheppard was always upset with the look of her body, even from age 10 when she would look at magazines feeding her beauty standards she could never reach. In 2014 Amy performed for Ellen, an honour she was humbled by, but behind it all was the fear of not looking right, of being judged and of hating her body. Then she decided she wanted to be part of the solution so she published a photo of her in a not so flattering pose expressing her desire for people to stop punishing women for their imperfections. From there her body positive movement #kissmyfatass blew up and now Cass Dunn talks to Amy about what we can all do to be better.
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Your body is talking, it’s time to listen. Nat Kringoudis is a doctor of Chinese medicine, acupuncturist, author, speaker and natural fertility expert (the list goes on) and she’s on a mission to help women recover their health by making their ‘hormones happy’. Cass Dunn and Nat discuss the importance of educating and empowering women so they can take control of their health, reduce their stress and give your temple of love the attention it deserves.
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Meditation is a thousand year old practice but Ariel has found a way to bring that practice into the 21st century with her breakthrough technology Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband. Her mission is to help people do a deep dive in understanding your brain, how it makes them who they are and how to help manage the crazy that resides in all of us. Cass Dunn has already used the Muse headband to monitor herself and as a mindfulness and meditation teacher herself she has some fascinating insights on the technology. Cass and Ariel discuss the things wearables can teach us about ourselves and if it’s possible that technology is making us more detached from ourselves in the long run.
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She finished fourth in three successive rowing regattas at the Olympic Games and has won numerous medals and awards along the way, but Sally’s true power lies in the recovery from her stroke and brain surgery. As Sallie says “Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside will change along with it” and that has been true of her recovery. Sallie talks to Cass Dunn about challenging her audience and forcing them to look at the world from a new perspective, while reminding us that a firm mindset is the only way out of the darkness.
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She was one half of the successful radio duo Dan and Maz, but along the way Maz Compton found herself falling victim to the trap of drinking every night without even realising it. When she looked at the statistics she saw that women were now drinking more now than ever and many are drinking as much as their male counterparts. So once she knew she had a problem the next step was figuring out what to do about it, what followed was a long journey and a book at the end titled “The Social Rebellion”. Cass Dunn and Maz talk about regaining control over your drinking and finding the fun in sobriety. Four years later she’s still sober.
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Many of us are searching for happiness by adding more to our lives – more money, a better car, a bigger house. But studies have shown that what really makes us happy is connection with other human beings and giving back to our community. Lucas runs the charity Orange Sky, an organisation that offers mobile laundry services to those living on the street. And while they wash their clothes, they talk to the people they are helping and it’s through these conversations they have found true meaning in their lives and in the lives of the under-served. Cass Dunn and Lucas talk about the power of giving back, what conversation does for the soul and how to find a meaningful volunteering job.
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So often our lives are defined by fear – fear of what we don’t know, what we think could go wrong, what we think others will think of us. But it’s all just a story we tell ourselves. Margie Warrell asks Cass Dunn the question, what if we change the story? As a best selling author and inspirational speaker Margie knows the barriers to fear and how to overcome them.
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We are at an incredibly challenging time on the planet right now. Depression and anxiety are on the rise and we’re starting to see that our current global paradigm needs to change in order for us to survive. Tom Cronin is an ex-financier turned global meditation expert who is soon to release his film The Portal. Tom talks to Cass Dunn about how personal transformation can spark a global shift and how stillness can create an opening that reveals the true nature of human existence.
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In Season 4 of Crappy to Happy, Cass Dunn goes deep with more inspirational guests – Mark Manson, Maz Compton, Amy Sheppard, Sally Callie and so many more. With topics including body positivity, ‘healthy hormones, alcohol consumption, mindfulness it's our best season yet! PLUS our very special friend Tiff Hall is back for a special episode on juggling family and career. Subscribe now for the latest episodes. New Season Available Now!
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No-one know more about achieving her goals like the powerhouse that is Turia Pitt. Horrifically injured in a grass fire while competing in an ultramarathon, Turia shares with Cass Dunn the mindset strategies she used helped her overcome the odds and achieve massive goals.
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Do you have big dreams for your life? Kristina Karlsson, founder of Kikki-K stores talks with Cass Dunn about how to tap into your strengths, values, find a sense of purpose and have the courage to pursue what matters most to you.
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Traditional gender roles are hurting men as well as women. Tom Harkin, founder of Tomorrow Man, speaks with Cass Dunn about helpin men and boys to break down the old stereotypes that are so hard to shift and help men to decide for themselves what kind of man they want to be.
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Dr Libby Weaver explains the role of nutrition in every aspect of health and wellbeing. Libby explains to Cass Dunn why weight-gain does not have to be inevitable as you get older, the role of healthy eating and hormones and why calorie counting is a waste of time.
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What is EFT aka ‘tapping’? Psychologist Jacqui Manning explains to its benefits for treating anxiety and other issues in adults and children. Jacqui and Cass Dunn discuss the research supporting it for mental health, food cravings and weight loss.
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What are the structural and cultural disadvantages that rob women of their confidence without them even realising it? Jamila Rizvi speaks with Cass Dunn on why women sell themselves short and shares advice about how to start fighting for your success and for a more inclusive and equal workplace for all.
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Rebecca Sparrow helps parents navigate the tricky road of early adolescence. Bec and Cass Dunn discuss how to be a positive role model, keep communication open and support our kids through difficult times.
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How do you keep the romance alive in a long-term relationship? Sexologist and relationship expert Dr Nikki Goldstein talks with Cass Dunn about sexual compatibility, how resentments can erode intimacy and gives some tips for re-igniting the romance.
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Biohacking is using science and self-experimentation to upgrade your body, mind, and life. Bestselling author, Ben Angel used biohacking to overcome depression and explains to Cass Dunn how both self-help field and traditional medicine are letting people down.
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Taryn Brumfitt is on a global crusade to end body dissatisfaction. She talks to Cass Dunn about why she is so passionate about helping women to love their bodies and regain their joy for living. Taryn is a best-selling author, director of the ‘Embrace’ documentary and founder of the Body Image Movement.
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Does positive thinking really work? Tiff and Cass discuss the power of positivity for improving your health and wellbeing. Contrary to stereotypes, it's not all smiley faces and rainbows or banishing negative emotions, but there ARE scientifically proven benefits to be gained from increasing your positive thoughts and feelings. Cass will teach you what the ideal positivity ratio is and give you the tools and tips for how you can achieve it.
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Mindfulness has become a buzzword these days but how do you sort fact from fiction and where do you start with being more mindful? Cass has been teaching mindfulness meditation for many years and Tiff is just learning to meditate so in this episode, Cass answers all the questions Tiff has about how to deal with her wandering mind, what the proven benefits are of meditation and exactly how to get started with a meditation practice.
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Tiff and Cass meet people all the time who want to change their behaviours but they know relying on motivation is not the answer. In this episode, Tiff and Cass talk about how willpower is a finite resource and the importance of focusing on habits instead. In this episode, learn about the science of habits and how to use that knowledge to make lasting change in any area of life.
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Having a baby is the greatest joy but also one of the greatest challenges many women will ever experience. In this episode Tiff talks about the pressure to bounce back to her pre-baby body and the challenges of being a working mum in the media with all the intense scrutiny that entails. Cass is a specialist in perinatal mental health and shares the risk factors for PND, self-care tips and the importance of asking for help. Both Tiff and Cass open up about their struggles with becoming a mum. Have the tissues handy for this one!
If you're a new mum (or pregnant) and are having a hard time, there are lots of resources available. Please see your GP or check out Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) at https://www.panda.org.au/
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Life is full of adversity, disappointment and setbacks. Why is it that some people cope well with stress and struggle, while others feel so defeated? Tiff and Cass discuss how you can cultivate your resilience to handle lifes challenges, the importance of developing more optimistic thinking and the mindset interventions that will help you change how you feel about failure so that you naturally become more resilient.
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Strong, supportive relationships are the foundation of happiness and even longevity. In this episode, Tiff Hall and Cass Dunn discuss why our friendships can have either a positive or negative affect on our wellbeing and the importance of honest communication. They'll help you learn strategies for having difficult conversations and teach why you should weed out the toxic friends so you can focus your energy on the relationships that are mutually supportive and satisfying.
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Are you addicted to your device? Tiff talks about the challenge of staying off her phone while running an online business and Cass shares the research around the dangers of too much screen time. If going cold turkey feels impossible, Tiff Hall and Cass Dunn have plenty of suggestions for how you can wean off your smart phone or social media. From Shut-Off Sundays to whole tech-free weekends, in this episode you'll learn the importance of taking a break from the compulsive scrolling that has become such a normal (but potentially dangerous) part of our daily lives.
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Many people struggle with how to be assertive or hold themselves back in life due to a lack on confidence. In this episode, Cass Dunn explains the difference between interpersonal confidence and ability confidence, while Tiff Hall talks about developing body confidence. Learn the strategies for being more assertive, the importance of learning to say no without guilt, and the most important lesson of all when it comes to being more confident in life.
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Tiff Hall and Cass Dunn discuss the pressure on women to hold onto their youth and the fear many of us have of showing visible signs of ageing. Tiff explains what happens to our bodies as we get older and how we can stay fit and healthy while Cass shares that growing older also has many benefits as we shift our focus away from self-interest and onto how we can contribute to the world. Confronting our mortality is a frightening thought but ultimately prompts us to think about how we are living our lives and what it really means to age well.
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We can feel a lot of pressure to find our one true calling when in fact these days many people have multiple careers and people are multi-passionate. Tiff Hall and Cass Dunn discuss the pressure to find your passion when you don't know what it is and suggest instead that following your interest is more likely to yield rewards. Cass shares the importance of meaningful work and how job crafting can help people feel more satisfied in their jobs while Tiff shares her own career journey and how sometimes the dots can only be connected in hindsight.
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We all seem to be chronically busy but is your perpetual motion and cognitive overload increasing your productivity? In this episode, learn how your busyness is counterproductive to your effectiveness AND your wellbeing. Let Tiff Hall and Cass Dunn show you how to find more time in your day, manage your time and energy, find ways to slow down, de-stress and feel more energised.
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Tiff Hall and Cass Dunn explore the ways dieting is bad news for your body AND your mind. Tiff spills the dirt on the fad diets shes seen as a Biggest Loser trainer and also the ones she's tried herself! Learn how dieting is counter-productive to your health and fitness goals and get practical tips for managing your weight and optimising your health. Cass delves into the psychology of deprivation and the yo-yo dieting effect that is your biggest weight loss enemy.
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In this episode, learn the difference between healthy striving and paralysing perfectionism. Perfectionism - far from being a positive quality - can be a hindrance to your efforts in every domain of life. Tiff Hall is an active perfectionist and Cass considers herself to be a recovering perfectionist. Together, they talk about how to overcome procrastination, how perfectionism feeds into negative body image and how to learn a more compassionate approach. Learn Tiffs 3-hour reset rule, Cass Dunn's Gold Star method for overcoming your negativity bias, why willpower doesnt work and why good enough really is good enough.
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You know you should exercise but lets talk about the real benefits to your body and brain, and why exercise is about so much more than weight loss or even fitness. In this episode, Tiff Hall and Cass Dunn show you how to create solid exercise habits so you dont have to rely on that elusive motivation that disappears when you need it most. Join us to learn the most effective exercise to burn fat, tone up and reap the mental and emotional rewards, even if you only have five minutes! What is the after-burn effect? What is HIIT training? Tiff will decode it all for you so youre getting happy-fit in no time.
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We are all our own harshest critics! In this episode, Cass explains how your brain is wired to default to self-criticism and gives you strategies for how to change that negative self-talk. Learn how to embrace self-compassion, develop daily habits that will change your brains default mode and learn how to silence your inner mean girl and become your own best friend. It starts with a bit of mindfulness and its a lot easier than you think to turn that self-judgement into self-kindness.
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Sugar is like cocaine for your brain and if youve got a sugar habit, youll know just how hard it is to quit it. In this episode, Tiff shares her experience of living on just sugar for one week; the weight she put on will astound you! Learn exactly why sugar is addictive, how it blocks fat burn, impacts your energy and mood, increases cravings, and ruins your gut health. Let Tiff and Cass walk you through ways you can start to break your unhealthy relationship with sugar and regain balanced energy and emotions.
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To achieve anything you have to start with a goal and in this episode, Tiff and Cass will show you the difference between a good goal and a GREAT goal. Learn how a bit of stretch can catapult you forward and let Tiff and Cass explain what the research says about which kinds of goals will make you happy and which ones definitely will not.
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Are you a comfort eater? Sometimes emotional eating can sabotage your goals, but why do we emotionally eat? In this episode, learn how to manage your feelings so you dont fall into the habit of stress eating and the best ways to manage cravings using tried and tested strategies. Learn how mindfulness and self-compassion can support you to overcome emotional eating and the number one question to ask yourself when you feel a snack attack coming on.
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We all know that when we dont get enough sleep, we can feel pretty crappy. Tiff and Cass discuss why sleep is critical for your cognitive performance, mood, health and wellbeing. Find out why you should be taking naps and how drowsy driving is as dangerous as drink driving! Cass will share her best tips for falling asleep more easily and how to create a positive, nourishing sleep routine to give yourself the best chance of getting enough sleep.
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Why do we constantly get in our own way when it comes to achieving goals? Tiff and Cass discuss the big issue of why people reach goals and then fall off the wagon. Cass shares the psychology of self-sabotage as it applies to sport and every other area of life. Learn how to mine your personal history to identify the self-defeating beliefs and unconscious motivations that might be undermining your efforts and how to deal with triggers and maintain your momentum. In this episode, youll learn how to be kinder to yourself and maintain your mojo when it comes to weight loss, career and even finances.
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