FCPGM [Fight Coach, Psychotherapist, Gym Momma]: Recent Episodes
Liam-Og Griffin, James White, Marlene Griffin
The Fight Coach, the Psychotherapist and the Gym Momma (FCPGM) is a weekly audio podcast featuring discussion and tips on topics such as mental health, parenting and martial arts. Using our combined experience we break down important topics that affect you and your family and how best to overcome them. The podcast is presented by Liam-Og Griffin (the Fight Coach) - a professional MMA coach, E-learning Designer and former engineer, James White (the Psychotherapist) - who is well versed in the areas of mental health, stress management and anxiety - and Marlene Griffin (the Gym Momma) - an owner/manager of a busy martial arts and fitness gym and a mother of 3. From time to time, the podcast will also feature guest speakers on various related topics. Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fcpgmcommunity/1456858741177345/ Twitter Feed: http://www.twitter.com/fcpgmpodcast Discord Server: http://shorturl.at/moBFP
Persuasion is a lifelong game of molding our environment to the shape we want. Whether you’re convincing a group of friends to eat at a restaurant you like or encourage a child to complete difficult homework when all their friends are on Xbox live. Sometimes, a gentle nudge and a smile is all that’s needed but if a family member has been swallowed up by a doomsday cult, how are you going to get them out? On today’s episode…. We’re talking persuasion tactics and the best ways to effectively communicate your wishes and ideas in a way that actually gets those around you to change their minds, their beliefs or their habits.
Recommended Links:
- Emotions are more persuasive than logic, Olivia Goldhill - Quartz.com: http://shorturl.at/bnpqK
- Why you will fail to persuade people, James Sudakow - Inc.com: http://shorturl.at/bBDMT
- Why Facts don’t change our mind, Elizabeth Kolbert - NewYorker.com: http://shorturl.at/xDHT
- Psychology in Advertsing, Denille O'Regan - Blog: http://shorturl.at/kCFG4
- How to become a master of persuasion, Kendra Sherry - VeryWellMind.com: http://shorturl.at/jxIQY
- The Power of Persuasion, Robert Cialdini PhD - APA: http://shorturl.at/prBWX
Gym Momma's Quote of the Week:
“To be persuasive, we must be believable. To be believable, we must be credible. To be credible, we must be truthful” - Edward R. Murrow
Connect with us:Marlene: https://linktr.ee/marlenegriffin
Jimmy: https://www.linktr.ee/jamespwhite
Liam-Og: https://linktr.ee/liamoggriffin
Podcast Website: http://www.FCPGM.com/
The Greek storyteller - Aesop - once said “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted”. On the surface, that seems logical, wise and well meaning. However, there are times when kindness, giving or charity cross over the threshold to enablement and other times, when your charity is siphoned off by middlemen to the point that the intended recipient is left no better off than before you gave a penny at all. When does charity really help? When is tough love better than unconditional support?
Book Recommendation (affiliate link):
Dead Aid: Why aid is not working and how there is another way for Africa, by Dambisa Moyo
https://amzn.to/3w8apgD
Recommended Links:
Brene Brown - Empathy vs Sympathy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw
Dave Ramsey - Love v Enabling: https://youtu.be/4M97_i03bnI
Dr Ramani - Toxic relationships: https://youtu.be/JZEyLwy6Z9s
The mental & physical benefits of giving: http://shorturl.at/wzRW2
Feeling Good about Giving: The Benefits (and Costs) of self-Interested Charitable Behavior:
http://shorturl.at/osG18
The Difference between helping and enabling: http://shorturl.at/bosR2
Dr Marlo on Charity, Help, Enabling: http://shorturl.at/rHT12
Gym Momma's Quote:
"Help people help themselves. Don’t judge, just help. In this process, be cautious to simply point them in the right direction and help them get moving. Don’t make your journey theirs, nor make their journey yours”
- Dr Steve Maraboli.
Connect with us:Gym Momma: https://www.instagram.com/marlenegriffin_sbg_cork/
Jimmy: https://www.facebook.com/APIClinic/
Liam-Og: https://linktr.ee/liamoggriffin
Podcast Website: http://www.FCPGM.com/
Sometimes in life, we realise the path we’re on no longer leads to the destination we planned on reaching. Other times, the path may lead to the right destination but have an obstruction that forces a detour. In any case, the flexibility to pivot, adapt and overcome is one major attribute of humankind that has allowed us to sail the 7 seas, discover vaccines and land on the surface of Mars. What does it take to become good at pivoting and are there psychological hangovers that can stifle our flexibility…. We discuss that and more, in this episode of the Fight Coach, the Psychotherapist and the Gym Momma.
Recommended Links:
- 10 celebs who pivoted successfully
- Chael Sonnen - The fighter who pivoted
- The Power of the pivot - by Dr Sarah Sarkis
- Dan Murray-Serter - Pivoting to turn entrepreneur burn out into a postive
- How Covid has disproportionately affected female entrepreneurs
Book Recommendations:
- Tarzan Economics: Eight Principles for Pivoting through Disruption, by Will Page
- A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters, by Dr Stephen C. Hayes:
Gym Momma's Quote of the Week:
“Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds, cannot change anything” - George Bernard Shaw
Connect with us:Gym Momma: https://www.instagram.com/marlenegriffin_sbg_cork/
Jimmy: https://www.facebook.com/APIClinic/
Liam-Og: https://linktr.ee/liamoggriffin
Podcast Website: http://www.FCPGM.com/
In the aftermath of World War 1 and the Spanish Flu pandemic, the devastation of life, culture and economics was akin to a global forest fire. While irreparable and indescribable damage and suffering was inflicted, what was left behind was a metaphorical clearing, a gap for green shoots to reach for the light of the sun. Delicate sprouting leaves that would have previously struggled in the shade of crowded canopies were gifted an opportunity to get a head start in life. How can you position yourself to take advantage of the post-covid landscape and take part in the 21st century’s roaring 20’s?
FCPGM Challenges:
1. Marlene says: Shop Local and support your community
2. Liam-Og says: Evaluate your career to make sure you're in a position to catch the next wave
3. Jimmy says: Take a mental health audit:
https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au/mental-health-self-assessment-checklist/
Gym Momma's Quote:"In the rush to get back to normal, use this time to decide which parts of normal are worth rushing back to"
- Dave Hollis
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With over 9,000 deaths per year in Ireland related to Cancer, it accounts for approximately 30% of annual mortality. While treatments and medications are improving year on year, there’s still a long, long way to go. Cancer patients have their lives turned on its head with news of a diagnosis. Apart from the physical manifestation of the illness, there comes the emotional strife, not just to the patient themselves, but to their family too. Today, we’re meeting with someone who runs a center which aims to offer support to those who find themselves in that very position. What are the things that people battling Cancer find helpful? How has 2020 affected the service? How can we support the cause?
Gym Momma's Quote:"Surround yourself only by people who are going to lift you higher"
- Oprah WinfreyCork Cancer Care Centre Website:www.CorkCancerCareCentre.ie
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Once upon a time, you would choose your profession upon leaving school and that would be it for the next 45 years. Reinventing one’s self was reserved for celebrities or those lucky enough to inherit a trust fund. Fortunately, this is no longer the case and there are endless opportunities for us all to choose our own paths. When is the right time to consider reinventing yourself and how can you do it successfully? On today’s episode, we’re looking at how possible it is to turn your own life upside down. Is it beneficial, detrimental or the just another symptom of what’s now referred to as the New Normal.
Gym Momma's Quote:"Just as established products and brands need updating to stay alive and vibrant, you periodically need to refresh or reinvent yourself"
- Mireille Guiliano
Recommend Books (amazon affiliate links):
Emotional Intelligence, Book by Daniel Goleman (Self- Awareness): https://amzn.to/3nQ3Vic
Reinvent yourself, by James Altucher: https://amzn.to/3nTcFEl
On Tuesday’s, I’m a buddhist, by Michael Hardingt: https://amzn.to/3frWhrq
Grandma Moses, by Anna Mary Robertson: https://amzn.to/2UUh1Pb
FCPGM Top Tips:
- Self- Awareness (Who are you ?) Discover Your Strengths
- What is your Why ? Step outside your comfort zone with courage
- Set Goals (SMART) Make a Plan
- Be Realistic and in line with your values, Try things out
- Consider others too, use your support group, like minded people and those with experience
- Self- Compassion / Be kind to yourself, accept setbacks, learn from them and move forward again
- Take steps to begin and start now
Recommended Links:
Reinventing yourself at 60: http://shorturl.at/nIS05
How to reinvent yourself and change your life for the better: http://shorturl.at/luDW0
(Reinvent yourself [Psychology Today]: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/articles/201405/reinvent-yourself?fbclid=IwAR3GOH4ni86wIcsAo-W5dP5nG7I_LERIH1njOJfDYlGSBAlHrt0WhYmnbdM
Turn back time and hack your biology: http://shorturl.at/uwMS1
5 steps to reinvent yourself: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-steps-to-reinvent-yourself/?fbclid=IwAR0BpBtZYHvt6vj3u-AI4fESUjklJbywud_x-RDWzwjKBOdrbVqnxy3Jbrk
Springboard Courses: https://springboardcourses.ie
The 7 reinventions of Madonna https://whatutalkingboutwillis.com/madonnas-7-notorious-reinventions/
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Have you ever felt taken for granted, or get anxious when somebody asks for what you’d consider too much? Do you find yourself agreeing to things that are not necessarily in your best interest? Well, you need some proper boundaries. On today’s episode, we’re building healthy relationship dynamics by laying out ground rules that guarantees your own long term mental health.
Gym Momma's Quote:
"Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others" - Brene Browne FCPGM Tips
- Self- Awareness ( What are the boundaries that you feel you need to build and why ? Where do you need them emotionally)
- Listen to your Feelings / Gut (Its you bodies way of giving you information) Maybe like saying no might be a boundary !! You should be No1 to you and be ok with the stuff you do or accept
- Self- Compassion / Be kind to yourself
- Build your assertiveness skills (using compassion & empathy)
- Start small ( Take them 1 at a time) it’s a bit like building a new habit, the more you practice and do it the easier it becomes
Recommended Links:
Boundaries with Brene Browne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq4WHLyjBZU
4 Ways to Set and Keep Your Personal Boundaries. Plus, how to get yourself out when all efforts fail [Article] https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/romantically-attached/201608/4-ways-set-and-keep-your-personal-boundaries
What Are Personal Boundaries? How Do I Get Some? [Article] https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-are-personal-boundaries-how-do-i-get-some/
Recommended Books:
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, by Bruce Patton: https://amzn.to/338Wafg
Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ, by Daniel Goleman: https://amzn.to/3nM5aPC
But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath, by Dr Sherri Campbell https://amzn.to/3kTOBzk
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Why do something today when you can put it off until tomorrow? Procrastination is one of the single easiest habits to learn and one that’s hugely difficult to overcome. Why do we do it to ourselves? How can we cure it? On today’s episode, we’re not going to postpone this matter any further. Today is the day to deal with putting stuff on the long finger. Put your devices on “Do not Disturb”, lock yourself into a quiet room and let’s sort this Manyana disease once and for all.
Recommended Books:
Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life, by Martin Seligman: https://amzn.to/3p5lUCG
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff: https://amzn.to/3lfCoFV
The Procrastination Equation, by Piers Steel: https://amzn.to/32uvRjk
Recommended Links:7 steps to cure procrastination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irp5ghCVNAM
Ted Talk - Tim Urban - Inside the mind of the master Procrastinator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU
What can we Learn from the Optimistic Explanatory Style: https://afsconsulting.ca/on-procrastination-part-4-what-can-we-learn-from-the-optimistic-explanatory-style/
The Science Behind Procrastination: http://shorturl.at/jszRW
Why You Procrastinate: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/why-you-procrastinate-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-self-control.html
Gym Momma's Quote:"Every day spent procrastinating is another day spent worrying about that thing. Do it NOW and move on wither you life!"
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Why do something today when you can put it off until tomorrow? Procrastination is one of the single easiest habits to learn and one that’s hugely difficult to overcome. Why do we do it to ourselves? How can we cure it? On today’s episode, we’re not going to postpone this matter any further. Today is the day to deal with putting stuff on the long finger. Put your devices on “Do not Disturb”, lock yourself into a quiet room and let’s sort this Manyana disease once and for all.
With Social Distancing and successive lockdowns, it seems we’re all experiencing loneliness in 2020 a bit more than usual. For some it’s harrowing to go without daily social contact. For others, alone time is relaxing or productive. It seems to be highly subjective. But what’s the purpose of feeling lonely? And are there dangers to chronic loneliness? On today’s episode, we’re discussing the feelings of being lonely. While Covid has certainly amplified this issue, it’s not a new phenomenon; But has 2020 given us a chance to learn about loneliness and how to deal with it better?
Recommended Books:
Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body, by Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson: https://amzn.to/354BUwT
The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle: https://amzn.to/3p8kis0
Dealing with Loneliness: Learn How to Deal With and Overcome Loneliness to Never Feel Alone Again, by Mary Jane Perrusso: https://amzn.to/3k8QGGY
Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts by Winch Ph.D., Guy (2014): https://amzn.to/3p90Rzl
Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection, by John T Cacciopo and William Patrick: https://amzn.to/2U4lXk8
Gym Mommas's Quote:"The Real Loneliness is living among all these kind people who only ask one to pretend"- Edith Wharton
Recommended Links:
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell - “Loneliness”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Xv_g3g-mA
7 signs of loneliness - Youtube - Psycho2Go.net https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VcHuQt3fYY
MedCircle Series on Dealing with Loneliness: Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3utpgoJaAk
Can Loneliness Kill you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuWsHyuLD_E
Mad study on effects of loneliness on cold symptoms: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/hea-hea0000467.pdf
Loneliness a disease https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3890922/
How loneliness can make you sick https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2017/09/loneliness-sick
Loneliness affecting the brainhttp://shorturl.at/tAPR7
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Negativity, eternal pessimism, lazy body language, constant complaining, the poor mouth. I bet you even visualising those phrases has already begun to drain your energy. We encounter people with negative behaviours every single day and while we can choose to avoid some of those people, others, we may be stuck with, such as family, work colleagues, team members. Where does negativity come from and how can we prevent ourselves being affected by it. On today’s episode…. We’re going to look at tactics to deal with the moaning Myrtles of our lives. We need to be impervious to gloom so that we can keep on firing on all cylinders and not get dragged into a black hole. Gym Mommas Quote of the Week:"You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to"
- anon
Top Tips:
- Don't go head to head (learn to deflect and disarm)
- Empathise but don't take responsibility
- Set boundaries ["I don't want to talk about this topic anymore..."]
- Learn to redirect the conversation towards something more positive
- You're allowed to say nothing....
- Complainers... put them in charge
- Accept them for who they are
- Make sure to manage your own stress ("It's your heart attack")
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Recommended Books:Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realise your Potential for Lasting Fulfilment, by Martin Seligmen: https://amzn.to/3e4qOei
Learned Optimism, by Martin Seligmen: https://amzn.to/2G1UBHK
Recommended Links:Jay Johnson - Ted Talk - How to deal with Difficult People
https://www.ted.com/talks/jay_johnson_how_to_deal_with_difficult_people
Dr Julia Kristina - Youtube Channel - How Emotionally Intelligent People deal with negative People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laNoAjrT4vM
Jocko Willink - Dealing with Negative/Toxic People - Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5B77XYURUk
Khan Academy (Brain Functions)
https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/processing-the-environment/emotion/v/emotions-limbic-system
How Negativity affects us
https://marquemedical.com/damaging-effects-of-negativity/#:~:text=Like%20many%20things%20in%20life,to%20break%20the%20negative%20cycle
Dealing with Negative People:Why dealing with others’ negativity may involve dealing with your own
https://ideapod.com/research-explains-impact-around-negative-people-brain/?fbclid=IwAR0l2B_ejtVF2aN51yqpIHWUFiTcDB-YTDpvkFDY6x9BGUuRctk7CL93eDk
In the 21st century, the internet has revolutionised how our species interacts socially. Being Tik Tok famous or an influencer are terms that didn’t exist just a few short years ago. There’s no doubt social media brings connectivity and entertainment to the masses, but at what cost? On today’s episode…. We take a deep dive into social networking - the good, the bad and angry emoji. How can we benefit from its many positives without drowning in an ocean of pretentiousness and negativity?
Recommended Books:Unfuk Yourself Series 2 Books Collection Set by Gary John Bishop (Unfuk Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life & Do the Work: The Official Unrepentant, Ass-Kicking, No-Kidding) https://amzn.to/3451Rfk
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are, by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/349cXja
Ten arguments to deleting social media right now, by Jaron Lanier: https://amzn.to/2Iz5HVy
The age of surveillance capitalism, by Shoshana Zuboff: https://amzn.to/2Ha9Qi6
When Likes aren’t enough, by Tim Bono: https://amzn.to/2T0YbVu
Links:
Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4183915/
Social Media Use and Its Connection to Mental Health: A Systematic Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7364393/
Social Media & Mental Health: http://shorturl.at/jlEP1
Gym Mommas Quote of the Week:"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said"
- Peter Trucker
Top Tips:
- Question why do you use social media
- Limit your screen time
- Don’t fall into the negative trap ( Do not get drawn into negative post’s)
- If you wouldn’t shout it from a rooftop, don’t post it
- Check your facts and where they have originated from / Critical Thinking
- Follow, Inspiring, Knowledgeable, Experienced & Optimistic people, Unfollow the negative nellies
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There’s not enough hours in the day. There’s isn’t enough food on my plate. There’s not enough instagram followers for me. It’s natural for us to complain and moan about not having enough. How much of that moan is legitimate and how much is based on us trying to keep up with the Jones’s? How can we learn to be satisfied with what we’ve got?
In this episode, we never having enough… or do we? What’s this persistent perception of scarcity we seem to suffer from and how can we overcome it?
Recommended Book:Man's Search For Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust, by Viktor Frankl: https://amzn.to/3n0pSM6
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living, by the Dalai Lama: https://amzn.to/3czmoeF
Flow: The Psychology of Happiness, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: https://amzn.to/3cBU4Ip
This Works: How to Use Mindfulness to Calm the Hell Down and Just Be Happy, by Paddy Brosnan: https://amzn.to/30u9zNZ
Win or Learn: MMA, Conor McGregor and Me: A Trainer's Journey, by Coach John Kavanagh: https://amzn.to/3kMZRxy
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead - by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/2S5SnK2
Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/341aruc
I Thought it Was Just Me (But it Isn't): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy and Power, by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/3jeOkXO
The soul of money, by Lynn Twist: https://amzn.to/3j8rzno
Gym Mommas Quote of the Week:“What we know matters. What we have matters. But what we are, matters more” - Brenee Brown
Top Tips:
1. Ask yourself: "Do I really need it?"
2. Manage your expectations. Is what you "need" actually possible to achieve?
3. Know what "enough" looks like. Have a clear goal and visual image of what it will look like to have achieved it.
4. Gratitude. If you're not grateful for what you already have, you'll never have enough.
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Recommended Links:
Why do we always feel we never have enough?:
https://goodfaithmedia.org/why-do-we-always-feel-like-we-never-have-enough-cms-22258/
How to make the most out of not having enough - Kelly Goldsmith:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr7f-0bUC-0
The Psychology Behind Never Feeling Good Enough:
https://medium.com/swlh/the-psychology-behind-never-feeling-good-enough-2ad963d16119
Huffington Post Article: What will ever be enough?
http://shorturl.at/xLOW9
10 reasons why some people feel like they don't have enough time:
http:shorturl.at/oNPTV
Research shows there's a reason why you never have enough time:
http://shorturl.at/bdN68
Zen Habits: Enough time
https://zenhabits.net/enough-time/
Humans are social animals. From tribal beginnings to agricultural settlements and modern cities, our ability to interact and cooperate with our peers in complex systems is arguably the skill stack that differentiates us from all other life on Earth. However, we still have a lot to learn about strong and healthy relationships. What are the keys to long lasting partnerships, whether they be romantic, business, family or sports teams? How can maximally leverage the power of the pack in all aspects of our lives?
In this episode we look at relationships… why they succeed, why they break down and how we can become better at fostering stronger ones in our communities. Gym Mommas Quote of the Week:"If you want a relationships that looks and feels like the most amazing thing, you need to treat it like it is the most amazing thing" - anon Recommended Books:Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, by Brenee Brown: https://amzn.to/3cDo4U8
Hold Me Tight: Your Guide to the Most Successful Approach to Building Loving Relationships, by Dr Sue Johnson: https://amzn.to/3kT41UN
Difficult Conversations: by Bruce Patton, Douglas Stone, and Sheila Heen: https://amzn.to/2EGY4uO
Useful Links:
5 stages of relationships [Brain Dose]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLqXfYbvpWg
8 behaviours that ruin relationships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfw3d7Mu8Lk
The Psychology of Close Relationships: Fourteen Core Principles: https://elifinkel.squarespace.com/s/InPress_FinkelSimpsonEastwick_AnnualReview.pdf
Relationship Mentoring Cork: http://www.tonyhumphreys.ie/higher-diploma-in-relationship-mentoring
Time Link: The Science Behind Happy Relationships: https://time.com/5321262/science-behind-happy-healthy-relationships/
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Solvents, Hash, Marijuana, LSD, XTC, Cocaine and Heroin. For many of us, the closest we get to these substances is watching tv dramas like Breaking Bad. For others, experimentation in their teens was as wild as it got. But for some, the rabbit hole is much deeper and the life consequences that follow are rarely positive. What substances are on the streets nowadays? Why do young teens turn to drugs or pills at all? How can we keep younger generations from venturing down that path? Today’s episode is a bit different to usual. Myself, Mar and Jimmy were fortunate enough not to have be snared by any major substance abuse addictions. Truth be told, I had a very sheltered childhood so I’m as far from an expert on this topic as you’re likely to get. However, we were introduced to two fellow podcasters who have been in the trenches and survived to tell the story.
James Leonard and Timmy Long (aka "The Two Norries") are 2 friends from the Northside of Cork City, who found themselves entangled in a life of drug addiction from their teens into early adulthood. Their addictions were slightly different but ultimately they both ended up on paths that led to the prison system. Having overcome their addictions and re-discovering education, they started their podcast ("The Two Norries") as a way to help others who may be suffering through similar hardships and to help find solutions to the various issues that lead to a life of Substance Abuse and Crime. Check out their podcast on all your favourite podcast apps or by following the links on their website at https://thetwonorriespodcast.com/
Links to services for drug addiction in Ireland:http://www.drugs.ie/
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What do you need in order to achieve happiness? Money, Love, Health, Tik Tok followers? Or like Spike Jones and his City Slickers of the late 1940’s, would you just be happy with your two front teeth. Is Happiness a state of mind or does it take a lifetime to achieve? We’re going to learn all the secrets of Happiness on today’s episode, where we’ll be looking at Happiness - the definitions, the true meanings, the pursuits of it and talking about whether it's all made up or not.
Recommended Book:Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realise your Potential for Lasting Fulfilment, by Martin Seligman https://amzn.to/2RmQPL4
Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life, by Martin Seligman https://amzn.to/2DSd5JE
The Miracle Of Mindfulness, by Thich Nhat Hanh https://amzn.to/3ipcaj1
Gym Mommas Quote of the Week:"Be Happy with what you have. Be excited about what you want" - Alan Cohen
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Recommended Links:https://positivepsychology.com/what-is-happiness/ (What is Happiness)
https://positivepsychology.com/psychology-of-happiness/#:~:text=According%20to%20Sigmund%20Freud%20(1930,feelings%20of%20pleasure'%20(p. (Freud & Happiness)
https://works.bepress.com/timothy_thomason/7/download/ (Freud on happiness)
https://www.pursuit-of-happiness.org/history-of-happiness/martin-seligman-psychology/ (Martin Seligman)
https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/ (Martin Seligman Website)
https://www.lionsroar.com/5-practices-for-nurturing-happiness/ (Thich Nhat Hanh)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHv6vTKD6lg (Youtube: The science of happiness experiment)
A roof over your head and warm place to sleep doesn’t seem like much to ask for does it? In a modern society where everyone has a smartphone and access to high speed internet, you’d imagine homelessness should be something we read about in history books. If our news coverage and social media feeds are anything to go by, this is not the case. On this episode, we'll be looking at homelessness, it’s causes, why it’s still a thing in the 21st century and ideas that might help those who are concerned about becoming homeless in the future.
Recommended Book:The Girl In Between, by Sarah Carroll https://amzn.to/2ZdAM6S
Gym Mommas Quote of the Week:"When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door we do not see the one that has been opened for us" - Helen Adams Kelleher
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Recommended Links:
- https://www.housing.gov.ie/housing/homelessness/other/homelessness-data (Monthly Homeless Data)
- https://www.housing.gov.ie/sites/default/files/publications/files/homelessness_report_-_may_2020.pdf (May 2020 Report)
- https://www.simon.ie/Homelessness/CausesofHomelessness.aspx (Simon Community Charity)
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK218239/ (Who are the homeless Us Research)
- http://shorturl.at/fiE36 (Here's how much City Hall will spend on homeless services)
- http://shorturl.at/vMOX8 (WHO Report)
- http://shorturl.at/cxL34 (Study on Psychological impact)
- https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/homelessness-factors (Study on Homelessness)
- https://psychologybenefits.org/2013/11/18/psychological-interventions-for-people-who-are-homeless/ (psychological research)
- https://www.mentalhealthreform.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Homelessness-and-mental-health-report.pdf (Simon Research)
- http://shorturl.at/bgsJP (Social Justice Ireland statistics on homelessness 2019)
What did you have for breakfast this morning? Was that your choice? Or did the atoms of the universe over the past 13.7B years collide and interact in a predictable chain reaction that led to you having the life experiences and opportunities which in turn led to you inevitably picking that particular breakfast today? Is free will a myth? In this episode, we weigh up the arguments of free will and pre-determinism. If we don’t have free will, can we take credit for anything we do right? Or suffer the responsibility of anything we do wrong? Prepare for a thumping headache as we meander through philosophy and metaphysics during this episode.
Jimmy's Mindfulness Course - "Personal Transformation Course": https://www.inner-happy.com/6-week-personal-transformation
Suggested Book:
- Free Will,by Sam Harris: https://amzn.to/2DOHmcx
- Elbow Room, by Daniel Dennett: https://amzn.to/3iMXhqm
- Daring Greatly, by Brene Brown: https://amzn.to/3h0Wdio
- The Fear of Freedom, by Erich Fromm: https://amzn.to/310uRDc
- Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman: https://amzn.to/30ZlGTC
Suggested Links:
Freewill:https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/03/philosophers-and-neuroscientists-join-forces-see-whether-science-can-solve-mystery-free
Freewill: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00326/full
Freewill: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/free-will
Does Freewill Exist: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/09/free-will-bereitschaftspotential/597736/
Freewill vs Determination: https://www.simplypsychology.org/freewill-determinism.html
Decision Making: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUPmJmFmbhE
Stoicism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism
The illusion of Free Will 2015 by Terry Hyland – Emeritus Professor, University of Bolton, UK and Research Director, Turning Point Training Institute, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland http://www.turningpoint.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/The-Illusion-of-Free-Will.pdf
Brain Tumor that "caused paedophilic urges": http://shorturl.at/hnxV2
Crash Course Philosophy #25: Compatibilism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KETTtiprINU
Crash Course Philosophy #24: Determinism v Free Will https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCGtkDzELAI
Gym Mommas Quote of the Week:"The Time will pass anyway. You can either spend it creating the life you want, or the life you don't want; And the choice is yours"- Anon
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We all know that as children we are to excel at school, be popular amongst our peers and achieve good marks in exams. With a perfect education, we must then get a steady job, settle down with a suitable partner, get married, have 2.4 children, a dog, a cat and buy a house in the suburbs. We work to pay bills and raise a family for approximately 45 years before retiring to take up gardening, golf, crochet or bird watching and of course, we know to make sure to leave enough money behind to cover our own funeral expenses. We know this to be true, right? But who the hell decided all that for us and what happens if we don’t follow the script? In this episode, we talk about social expectations and the shame/guilt that we can be subject to if we don’t conform. Recommended Books:Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, by Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly 2008 https://amzn.to/3krwwJUSearch Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace), by Chade-Meng Tan https://amzn.to/2PG58JKGeneration Me: Why today's young Americans are more confident, assertive, entitled and more miserable than ever before, by Dr Jean M. Twenge https://amzn.to/2PzH0c1
I Thought it Was Just Me (But it Isn't): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy and Power, by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/2XKsBht
Rising Strong, by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/2PDoBLe
Mentioned Links:Unwritten rules: virtual bargaining underpins social interaction, culture, and society, 2014 http://shorturl.at/pwLM9
Social Conformity in a doctors waiting room, Brain Games, Nat Geo 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7iN0V-GbM0
Study on who is likely to deviate from the norm, J Soc Clinical Psychology 2013 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4984399/
The Scientific underpinnings and impacts of shame:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-scientific-underpinnings-and-impacts-of-shame/
On the Intensity of Experiencing Feelings of Shame in Mental Disorders. Annette Kämmerer, 2010: http://shorturl.at/ntJU8
Tracking the Trajectory of Shame, Guilt, and Pride across the Life Span. Ulrich Orth et al, 2010: http://shorturl.at/eoszW
Shame and Guilt: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Video lecture by June Tangney. Presented by George Mason University and ResearchChannel: https://youtu.be/febgutDYP7w
Infographic: 5 step process to transforming shame with self compassion
http://shorturl.at/ksFNX
Gym Mommas Quote of the Week:"If we share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive" - Brene Brown
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When you think of a great leader, what qualities and attributes can you ascribe to them. Is it possible to become a great leader or do you have to be born that way? In this episode, we look at the world of leadership and emotional intelligence. How can we become better leaders or recognise leaders that are worth following? Recommended Books:
- Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman https://amzn.to/39QyWwx
- Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body, by Daniel Goleman & Richard Davidson https://amzn.to/2XiENGb
- Dare to Lead, by Brene Browne https://amzn.to/30iuq6W
- Man's Search For Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust, by Viktor E. Frankl https://amzn.to/2BQWuoJ
- The Mind of the Leader: How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results, by Rasmus Hougaard & Jacqueline Carter https://amzn.to/39NhZmV
Article Links:
- https://siyli.org/ Training in Emotional Intelligence & Leadership
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7m9eNoB3NU (Daniel Goleman EI)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqGEw0E3bSk&t=1s (Jeff Weiner Past CEO Linked In)
- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elon-Musk Biography of Elon Musk
- 4 Things Elon Musk can teach us about effective Leadership: http://shorturl.at/amCV0
FCPGM Tips to become a more effective Leader:
- Leadership can be learned
- Master self awareness and self management, before leading others
- Study other great leaders and understand what qualities are necessary
- Understand that leadership is not a solo position
- Don’t claim or expect perfection
Gym Mommas Quote of the Week:"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams
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Dogs have been domesticated over thousands of years and nowadays, they are truly top of the list when it comes to human/animal companion status. Whether it be seeing-eye dogs, guard dogs, emotional support dogs, sniffer dogs or mountain rescue dogs, it seems that human life would be very different without our 4 legged friends around. But what can we learn about ourselves and our relationships from canine psychology. In this episode, we’ll be talking to one of the country's top canine experts about dog psychology and what we can learn from it.
Rory Hennebry is founder of Munster Canine - a company specialising in breeding and training service dogs for military, rescue and companion aid. Make sure to follow Munster Canine on Instagram and Facebook with the following links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/munstercanine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Munster-Canine-868036533269258
Website: http://www.munstercanine.com/
Recommended Books:
"The Psychology of the Human-Animal Bond" by Christopher Blazina, Güler Boyraz , David Shen-Miller https://amzn.to/32Z8AY6
Cujo is a 1981 psychological horror novel by American writer Stephen King about a rabid Saint Bernard
https://amzn.to/2WYrGty
The Animal Connection: A New Perspective on What Makes Us Human, by Pat Shipman
https://amzn.to/33ans67
If You Tame Me: Understanding Our Connection with Animals, by Leslie Irvine
https://amzn.to/3jSP5qa
Interesting Links:
Human psychology v Dog psychology:https://dogpsychology101.com/human-psychology-vs-dog-psychology/
How Humans can learn from Dogs:https://www.cesarsway.com/how-humans-can-learn-from-dogs/
10 Life Lessons we can learn from Dogs:http://shorturl.at/tFRW0
Dog Intelligence:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_intelligence
Dog Intelligence compared to Humans:http://shorturl.at/puzJZ
How Closely related are we?http://shorturl.at/cimsN
Almost human and sometimes smarter:http://shorturl.at/aboJR
The Alpha Male myth:http://shorturl.at/kuvP6
Train your baby like a dog:http://shorturl.at/bu089
Young girls Jumping on a box:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cF2LyYGDWA
Gym Mommas Quote:
"Money can buy you a fine dog but only love can make him wag his tail" - Kinky Friedman
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Fear is an emotion that our brain feels to warn us of possible impending danger but should you fear clowns, beards, baked beans or clouds? Some phobias are irrational, some aren’t but all can be debilitating once the panic kicks in. How can you overcome it? In this episode, we talk about phobias and other rational fears that can disrupt people’s lives and steps you may be able to take to overcome or manage those fears. Interesting Links:https://www.zyto.com/13-most-common-phobias-in-the-world
https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/phobia-a-to-z
https://beckinstitute.org/about-beck/team/our-history/
https://www.sportbible.com/ufc/funny-weird-gsps-coach-explains-the-ufc-legend-is-worried-about-alien-abduction-20191223
Recommended Books:
Anxiety Disorders and Phobias: A Cognitive Perspective, by Aaron Beck and Gary Emery https://amzn.to/2CrZ5FU
Freeing Your Child from Anxiety: Practical Strategies to Overcome Fears, Worries, and phobias and Be Prepared for Life – from Toddlers to Teens, by Tamar Chansky Ph.d.https://amzn.to/3fKGSl8
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, by Edmund Bournehttps://amzn.to/39d7rx4
Gym Mommas Quote:
"Only when we are no longer afraid, do we begin to live" - Dorothy Thompson
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Depression is said to be the silent killer. While we, as a species, have gotten a lot better at discussing the things that get us down, we still have a long way to go. How do you cope with prolonged sadness that robs the wind for your sails? And what’s the relationship with anxiety and constant worrying?
On this episode, we talk about dark clouds and black dogs. Depression, sadness, loneliness and anxiety. It’s a good job we have a psychotherapist on the team to sort the wood from the trees. Links:
- https://www.aware.ie/
- https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCrniLQGYc (World Health Organization (WHO)
- http://www.brainblogger.com/2017/12/20/neurological-basis-of-anxiety/
- https://yapko.com/about-depression/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOVJgYHj6kc (Depression and major depressive disorder)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEjWLj5wAFM (Biological basis of depression)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSM1p2vN7vg (Generalized anxiety disorder)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wCbwpnIJsA (Neuroscience of Anxiety) Easy to follow
- https://www.cso.ie/en/statistics/birthsdeathsandmarriages/suicidestatistics/ (Ireland Suicide Statistics)
Recommended Books (affiliate links):
- Keys to Unlocking Depression, by Michael D. Yapko, phD https://amzn.to/2ZiQcXQ
- The Anxiety, Depression & Anger Toolbox, by Jeffrey Bernstein https://amzn.to/3gW0xit
- Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, by Dr. David Burns https://amzn.to/3iUsTv3
- Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think (2nd edition), by Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky https://amzn.to/3fnE7WP
- The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness, by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal (MBCT Developers) and Jon Kabat-Zinn (MBSR Deveopler). https://amzn.to/2ZnhPPi
- Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life, by Martin E.P. Seligman https://amzn.to/2Cu6sfs
- The Worry Trick, by David A. Carbonnell https://amzn.to/2OveY0R
- Calm the F**k down, by Sarah Knight https://amzn.to/2ZjB10z
- My Age of Anxiety by Scott Stossel https://amzn.to/2Cu6XpQ
- One Missing Piece (a guide to anxiety and aspergers) https://jessieghdesigns.com/
Gym Mommas Quote:
"Strength doesn't come from what you can do... It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't" - Nikki Rodgers
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The entire planet is still in the grips of a pandemic of Covid 19. With more than 10M confirmed cases and over 500k deaths worldwide to date, the fear of infection and dying has become a visceral reality for a lot of people. How do you process your own mortality? What can we learn from near death experiences?
In this episode, we hear from Kevin O'Sullivan - a tattoo artist and lifelong martial artist - who has had a few brushes with death. His most recent was during the current pandemic when he ended up in the Intensive Care Unit at the Cork University Hospital after contracting Covid-19 and subsequently pneumonia. However, that wasn't his most harrowing traumatic experience.
After detailing his multiple near death experiences, Kevin leaves us with a priceless list of tips that he learned when he realised how fragile his (and anyone else's) life really is. You don't want to miss out on this.
To follow Kevin (and his Trident Ink Custom Tattoo Studio) on social Media, here are his links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trident_ink/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Trident-Ink-653401661681643
Link to Kevin's Tattoo shop Youtube Channel: (Trident Ink) https://youtu.be/JsrCQhmfW28
Gym Mommas Quote of the Week:"We all die. The goal is not to live forever... it's to create something that will"
- Chuck Palahniuk
References:
Articles & Website:
https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/
https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/emotions-dying-positive.html
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201712/the-psychology-death-and-dying
Books:
Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife, by Dr. Eben Alexanderhttps://amzn.to/3f5yJaW
Anger is one of our fundamental human emotions. For the majority of us, we have the odd moments where we get angry and lash out before calming down and returning to normal. But for some, anger turns to rage and the lash-out is more extreme and prolonged, maybe leading to negative consequences. Why is that and what can be done to help? Let’s figure that out right now.
On today’s episode…. We’re discussing Anger and aggression. We’ve got a very special guest, who has such an issue with this, that his MMA fight name came about after a tantrum he once had.
I'm speaking of course about Abanoub "Anger Management" Fares. He's a senior member of the SBG Cork MMA Team and one half of Team Fares Brothers (along with his younger brother Fou Fou). You can find him on the following social media channels:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abanoub.fares.5492
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angermanagement_tfb/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdOSjar098CiW-trv7UmsQ Also check out Team Fares Brothers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamFaresBrothers-559816987831804
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tfb_promotions/
The interview starts at 8:23 and the FCPGM crew have a some advice and discussion immediately after, including our top tips for dealing with Anger.
Top Tips if you experience uncontrollable anger:
- Stop / Breathe / Take a Time Out
- Think before you speak
- Mindfulness / Self Awareness / Breathing / Understand Triggers
- Once you're calm, Communicate and resolve your anger
- Have an escape ( Exercise, Channel the energy Something to release the / Refocus the energy))
- Talk to a professional /Get Help
Of course, we go into each of these in detail during the podcast so if they're not obvious, you can get the full meaning by listening.
Recommended articles:http://www.danielgoleman.info/daniel-goleman-develop-your-inner-radar-to-control-turbulent-emotions/ (Dan Goleman, Neuroscientist and Emotional Intelligence)
https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/recognize-anger (American Psychological Association, How to recognize Anger)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5681963/ (Research on angry being a basic human emotion)
http://web.mit.edu/curhan/www/docs/Articles/15341_Readings/Affect/Tiedens.pdf (Research on Clinton When angry or sad and how people were drawn to support when angry) Books:Search inside yourself, by Chade-Meng Tan https://amzn.to/3eSQB8w
Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman https://amzn.to/2YDZ0Hu
Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames, by Thich Nhat Hanh https://amzn.to/3eFF0cY
How can you defend yourself and your family against misinformation in a world increasingly saturated with un-curated social media journalism? How can you avoid being swept up by fear, panic and peer pressure? Don’t worry, the FCPGM podcast has you covered.
On today’s episode, we’re looking at skeptical thinking and tips on how you can make sure you’re not being taken for a ride by unscrupulous charlatans or political propaganda.
To begin with, all 3 of us give a brief account of areas close to our hearts where a keen eye is required so that you don't get taken for a fool. James starts with the world of Self-help, Meditation and Mindfulness. Marlene talks of politics and history, while Liam-Og discusses the pitfalls of martial arts gurus and no touch knockouts.
In reality, there are scams and snake oil salesmen in all walks of life and the most consistent ammunition we can arm ourselves with for defence is Skeptical Thinking. We discuss the meaning of skepticism, the psychology of why we, as humans, are sometime gullible and the nuances of logical fallacies and cognitive biases.
Finally, we offer 6 top tips to help you become a better skeptivist ("Skeptical Activist"). They are as follows:
- Always think before you share
- Only use trusted sources
- Data/Statistics trump memory/emotion
- Understand the mechanics of logical reasoning
- Know your cognitive biases
- Be comfortable to say “I don’t know". (You don’t always have to have an opinion)
The Gym Mommas Quote of the Week is:"When we’re open to new possibilities, we find them. Be open and skeptical of everything"
- Todd Kashdan
Some books we recommend are as follows:
Skeptics Guide to the Universe:How To Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake - Dr Steve Novella et al, 2019 https://amzn.to/2UgYXyx
Waking Up: Searching for Spirituality Without Religion, Sam Harris https://amzn.to/3fL5ryg
Aware: the science and practice of presence - a complete guide to the groundbreaking Wheel of Awareness meditation practice, Daniel J. Siegel https://amzn.to/2Vl8Mwf
Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace), Chade Meng https://amzn.to/2ALtBd7
The Skeptic's Guide to American History, Professor Mark A Stoler https://amzn.to/2V5GO7p Articles and Videos:
George Dillman Nat Geo Documentary (No touch KO)
https://youtu.be/_Z0_n7tGnK0
Fake martial arts: The psychology behind 'no-touch' knockouts. What leads people to believe in "chi" attacks and "no-touch" knockouts?, Stephen Johnson, Feb '20 https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/fake-martial-arts
Kiai Master v MMA Journalist https://youtu.be/gEDaCIDvj6I
JKA Documentary on Karate 1956 https://youtu.be/bmoAfTxbFgw
Website for Free Logical Fallacies and Cognitive Biases Posters https://thethinkingshop.org/
Podcast & Blogs:SGU Skeptics Guide to the Universe: https://www.theskepticsguide.org/
Cork Skepticshttps://corkskeptics.org/
**On today’s episode…. We’re looking at weight loss, including the psychology of eating, the history of dieting and the science behind what works and what doesn’t.
If you'd like to skip ahead, here are the time stamps:**
03:10 Disclaimer
04:36 Origins of Diet
11:45 The psychology of overeating
21:15 Exploitation of Marketing
32:32 What diets work?
44:19 Benefits of Exercise
48:07 Listeners Questions
57:46 Myths and Misconceptions
1:16:44 FCPGM Success Strategies
1:35:49 Gym Momma's Quote of the Week
FCPGM Success Strategies
1. Make sure you are you really ready to lose weight?
2. Set reasonable goals and deadlines [SMART Goals]
3. Build your team (support network, activity, gym, team)
4. Choose the diet and exercise plan that suits you best.
5. Preparation: Shopping, meal planning etc. ("Fail to prepare, prepare to fail")
6. Measure & Track but don’t obsess
7. Don’t expect a straight line of progress & plan for set backs
8. Celebrate small wins
Gym Mommas Quote
"A little progress every day adds up to big results" - Satya Nani
Affiliate Links to Books referenced in this episode:
https://amzn.to/2MDP7T6 A History of dieting over 2,000 years, by Louise Foxcroft
https://amzn.to/3cIbwcG Fat is a Feminist Issue, by Susie Orbach
https://amzn.to/2Y7qZ0H Diet & Health: with Key to the Calories, Dr Lulu Hunt Peters
https://amzn.to/3cBoXLr Atomic Habits, by James Clear
https://amzn.to/2MFaaF6 Analytical Hypnotherapy, Vol. 1: Theoretical Principles (Jacquelyne Morison)
https://amzn.to/3dJ73YH Analytical Hypnotherapy, Vol. 2: Practical Applications (Jacquelyne Morison)
https://amzn.to/2ASjCCb **Creative Analytical Hypnotherapy: The Practitioner's Handbook (Jacquelyne Morison)
Articles:*https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/10/hunger* The psychology of Hunger, APA By Dr. David Baker and Natacha Keramidas, October 2013**
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/01/the-ancient-origins-of-dieting/551828/ The Ancient Origins or Dieting, NICOLA TWILLEY & CYNTHIA GRABER 2018
By Paige Waehner, Fact checked by Andrea Rice Updated on May 24, 2020
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/1900510 Comparison of Weight Loss Programs among Names Diet Programs in overweight and obese adults
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091743511003367
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24898236/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9155494/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3759019/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12503980/
If you’re human, you’ve got challenges to overcome. Be they physical, emotional, financial or anything else. The questions is not “Do you have adversity in your life”. It’s “How good are you at overcoming it?”.
On today’s episode, we’re discussing adversity in life and how to overcome it. We have a very special guest - Sean O'Leary - who talks about his experience of dealing with the amputation of his right leg, after developing a rare bone infection. To follow along with the complete show notes, visit http://www.fcpgm.com/
We'd love to hear your opinions and feedback. Please get involved in the conversation on any of these channels:
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Related websites:
SBG Cork City: http://www.SBGCork.com/
API Clinics: http://www.APIClinics.com/**
Since March 2020, people all over the world have endured an unprecedented period of isolation and physical distancing… certainly within this generation. But like every challenging situation, we emerge with lessons learned. What is it that we can take from the Covid 19 pandemic?
In this episode, we’re looking at the lessons we can and should learn from the recent upheaval of regular life. The good, the bad and the ugly of the 2020 Coronavirus Lockdown.To follow along with the complete show notes, visit http://www.fcpgm.com/
We'd love to hear your opinions and feedback. Please get involved in the conversation on any of these channels:
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Related websites:
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API Clinics: http://www.APIClinics.com/**
How do you cope if your child is being bullied at school? Should you tell them to rise above it and ignore the nasty people or face it head on and fight back? In this episode, we dive into bullying - how it can affect young kids in school or outside, how to deal with it and how to prevent it from affecting your child long term.
Topics covered include:
- What is Bullying and why it's important to clearly define
- Why do bullies bully?
- The hidden signs of bullying and how to spot them
- Our 5 stage process to resolve a bullying situation
- Is it ever ok to fight back?
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