The Carl Vernon Podcast: Recent Episodes
Carl Vernon
When your head hits the pillow at night, do you sleep soundly? Maybe you need to consider how much you would pay for peace of mind.
Rather than try to beat your problem or challenge, accept it – with one caveat. You'll be surprised how effective the change in mindset can be.
Comedian Abi Roberts talks about the journey when you begin speaking your mind and how the death of her husband gave her the courage to break through the fear barrier.
Natural health expert Clive de Carle talks about beating colds and flu and staying fit and healthy as the colder weather sets in.
Stand-up comedian Alistair Williams talks about the link between current affairs and end times prophesied in the bible and his journey with Jesus and Christianity.
The new podcast kicks off with the wife! We talk about Madonna being wheeled out on stage, Arnie saying Democrat cities are going to s***, Jacinda ruining New Zealand, and the upcoming zombie apocalypse!
Clive offers personal experience and information on health and food you won't find in the mainstream.
Nick Hudson is chairman of PANDA, a group comprised of world-leading scientists and experts who believe in open science and debate.
Richard Taylor is a political commentator and Mark Drakeford’s #1 fan!
We talked about – Regaining personal and civil liberties. – People’s anger toward politics. – Mark Drakeford. – Anna Redfern’s non-compliance at Cinema & Co. – Protecting children’s future.
Chris Thrall is a former Royal Marines Commando, author and public speaker. He founded Global Veterans Alliance to empower and unite veterans and civilians for one common goal: to uphold and ensure freedom.
Discover more at https://globalveteransalliance.com
David Kurten is the Leader of the Heritage Party, a previous member of the London Assembly and strong advocate for free speech.
We talked about – Is the game rigged? – Debating Sadiq Khan. – Cancel culture and wokeism. – The state of politics. – Psychological warfare and facing the bully. Watch the full uncensored episode at https://www.carlscommunity.com
Right Said Fred have had #1 hits in 70 countries. They’re outspoken about freedom and personal choice.
We talked about
– The current ‘situation’. – Why people, including celebs, aren’t speaking out. – Keeping your independence. – Society and social media. – Staying mentally fit and healthy.
Watch the full uncensored episode at https://www.carlscommunity.com
Dan Astin-Gregory is the host of the Pandemic Podcast and founding member of the #together campaign, challenging state health passports.
We talked about
– The reality of health passports and what they mean for society. – Selling out to convenience. – Social coercion and ‘the greater good’. – Flaws of the current political system. – The end goal and what the future looks like.
Watch the full uncensored episode at https://www.carlscommunity.com
If you search for inspiration, insight and motivation, Max Igan’s voice is never far away.
We talked about
– What’s really going on in Australia. – Dealing with fear, including the greatest ‘unknown’. – Are we living in a simulation. – How to win, and what its true meaning is. – What the future of the world will look like.
Watch the full uncensored episode at https://www.carlscommunity.com
Gareth Icke is the host of Right Now on https://www.ickonic.com – one of the largest alternative media platforms.
We talked about
– Being ‘Icke’ growing up. – What’s going to happen in the future. – Climate change and shouting at lorry drivers. – Online censorship and free speech. – Avoiding tribalism.
Watch the full uncensored episode at https://www.carlscommunity.com
We’re taking a big step towards mandatory naps in shops. This shop leads the way in what we should be doing.
Today I saw a dog wearing a nap. The only thing dumber than that is someone wearing one in a swimming pool.
We all love to personalise our goods. Well, good news – How about a personal face nap? Say cheese…😃 🐑
Drinkers packed the bars and the streets for Super Saturday, and the media went crackers about a second wave! I have one word for them…
It’s been months, and you’re desperate for a proper haircut. Good to see these hairdressers taking the safety measures so seriously in the new abnormal. Morons.
Health complications, no identity and no point. But wait – virtue signalling celeb Adele says wear a face mask! 🐑
Headlines about a second wave and spike continue. There’s also talk of beaches closing and Leicester going under lockdown. Why?
We’re tired and fed up. We’re dreaming of a cocktail on the beach. But is it time to book a holiday? Maybe this “new norm in Benidorm” will help you make up your mind.
We’re halfway through the year, and 2020 has already been pretty full-on. It has you thinking, what next, aliens?…
Florida residents passionately say why they’re not happy wearing face masks ahead of a mandatory vote. But did they win?
There are nearly 500,000 people on the NHS waiting list, and that’s expected to rise to millions. We’ve all been affected by corona, but some people have been forgotten.
All the talk is second wave, but where is the evidence? Two-metre social distancing reduction to one-metre-plus – is it time to celebrate?
Crash, BANG, wallop! Germany’s R rate has tripled in three days! Time to run for the hills and panic!
Fancy a quick drink? Hold up… you now have to register to go to the pub! What’s next, mandatory face masks?…
Meet the “Netflix Bingers” Eric & Hannah. Obesity, bowel cancer and diabetes – the twenty-year side effects of binging on Netflix!
Take your day out in the “new normal” and shove it where the sun don’t shine! (After listening to this you’ll know what I mean…)
And you thought visiting the dentist was bad before – now it’s like entering a toxic hazard zone!
Flushing the loo can spread corona! With lingering corona, it might be best to leave your floater.
Face masks became compulsory on transport on June 15th. Will they become the norm when you leave your home? Based on this stupidity, I hope not!
Huge queues at shops including Primark, scuffles and temperature checks – it’s official, we’ve gone crackers!
Heat scanners tracking you in the shopping centre, people roundabouts, crossing points and Social Distancing Champions. Welcome to Orwell’s depiction of the future.
The two-metre social distancing rule has no scientific evidence backing it, but it continues to destroy lives and businesses. Why?
With so much conflicting advice and guidance, including about a potential second wave, you might do yourself a favour by following your own belief.
As corona continues to be eradicated, why are shops and supermarkets putting more and more crazy measures in place?
Corona tribalism and the fear and emotion created by idiots like Piers Morgan is dividing us. Don't fall for it.
Children going back to school face a “new normal”, where they are dehumanised, turned into OCD anxiety-riddled germaphobes, scared of human contact.
An update on test and trace technology, the potential scams, and as the crowds gather, you could be forgiven for asking: Where did corona go?
Be sure to order your size 75 social distancing shoes, listen to Professor Lockdown, Neil Ferguson, who is back on the scene influencing our way forward, and ignore the true victims of all of this – our kids.
Nookie now illegal, Boris is losing his ratings, and football is back but your kids can't high-five.
Exposing the manipulative tactics used to create fear and anxiety to help protect you from the hysteria and panic.
As the 2m social distancing measures continue to shape our "new normal", it's healthy to stop and question, why?
If you've lost your job or business, don't worry, an army of contact tracers is being recruited.
As our kids start to return to school, what will be the impact of the socially engineered environment? More importantly, based on these stats, why are we doing it?
They predicted the pandemic before it happened with shocking accuracy. When you hear talk of the second wave, your ears better prick up.
Coronaphobia has swept the nation. On average, 60% of us still don't want our country back open. But don't worry, you can get a bounce back loan!
A loss of smell and taste has been added to the new list of coronavirus-related symptoms. Next is walking, talking and sitting on the loo.
The recession-hitting headlines have started to surface. When facing lockdown, being told to stay home, losing 2.4 billion a day and being fearful of returning to work, are we surprised? It's not your fault unless we take individual responsibility.
Step outside your front door (if you dare) and most people look like they're heading to surgery. Spacesuits next.
As tech giants continue to censor, boot and ban, we're no longer tip-toeing into totalitarianism; we're sprinting towards it.
If you haven't queued at the supermarket, been harassed at the park, or had a neighbour dob you in yet, don't worry – the new normal is coming to your town real soon.
I'm joined by Anxiety Bootcamp Leaders Glen Vernon and Femi Etti to talk about social distancing and the new habits that might be formed.
I spoke with Gemma Oaten (ITV and BBC actress) about the lockdown and how she is dealing with it.
The freethinking debate with bootcamp leaders Carl Vernon, Glen Vernon and Femi Etti. The lockdown has seen an increase in domestic violence and problems in general – none more so than boredom and routine breaking. Is there a way out?
It wouldn't surprise me if you knew nothing about how Sweden is dealing with coronavirus. The media are way too busy ramming doom and gloom down our throats, concentrating on how bad Italy, Spain and the US is, and how bad it's going to continue to get in the UK.
When you search for information on boosting your immune system, there isn't a shortage of advice for diet and exercise. But ignoring the other big piece of the pie (mindset) is doing yourself a disservice. Give your immune system a boost by dealing with anxiety, stress, worry and fear.
Out of all the worries coming from coronavirus (COVID-19), money is way up there. Here are some short-term and slightly longer-term things you can start doing now to ease your anxiety, stress and worry about money.
Everyone has their own perspective. You have yours. Who, or what, is shaping it and influencing it? As your ship sails through life, are you allowing the water in? Your perspective is shaping your mental and physical health.
Are you fuelling the "Panic Pandemic" or the "Positive Pandemic"? What information are you allowing to influence how you feel? Control your perception, and you control how you feel – and that spreads.
Even in times of uncertainty, you have a choice. With a shift in perspective and knowing you have control, you can live your life with less anxiety, no panic, and without fear dominating your thoughts and actions.
What is watching the news doing for you? If you're like me, my clients and most of the people I speak to, the answer will be very little! Fearmongering news induces underlying anxiety and worry that impacts how you generally feel, consciously and subconsciously.
The problem with self-help – coming from a self-help author! It has major flaws. Making you compare yourself to others and feel inadequate when every day isn't the perfect day is just a few. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't have a bad day, especially self-help!
Chris Mitchell lost his life to suicide, aged just twenty-seven. I spoke to Philip, his father, and Louise, his girlfriend, who shared their experience. They are both founding members of the Chris Mitchell Foundation, a charity helping to raise awareness of mental health.
How to win friends and influence people! It's not easy. But you can make it easier. Go out with this new outlook, and meeting new people and making friends will be effortless and painless.
Are you in a cycle of feeling stressed or burnt out? Do you regularly get ill? Are you wondering if stress is the cause of ill health? Discover how stress makes you ill, and the change in perspective that will transform how you deal with stress.
You are likely being manipulated, and you’re even more likely not to know about it. Manipulation comes in many different forms. Understand when you’re getting manipulated by guilt and fear, and arm yourself with the knowledge to do something about it.
Are you currently taking medication for anxiety and depression, thinking about taking it or been advised to take it? What is your goal? This is my experience with medication and why I stopped taking anti-depressants.
The need for control and certainty is keeping you trapped in anxiety, stress and tension. Discover the massive advantages of being able to let go, even just a little more.
What can you do without energy? Tackle the new year stress and anxiety by putting yourself in the best position you can be mentally and physically. I spoke to personal trainer Roy Nicholls who has some tips on staying active and energised in 2020.
Presenter and host, Syed Jawad, suffered a heart attack aged 38. He took that life-changing experience and turned his life around with a complete change in diet, lifestyle, mindset and perspective, saying his heart attack saved his life.
David Cotterill is an ex-Premier League and Welsh international footballer. In the podcast, he speaks openly about his battle with anxiety, depression and alcoholism to raise awareness and support for mental health including:
- Coping with addictions that mask anxiety, stress and depression.
- The importance of talking about how you feel, and why you shouldn't ignore issues.
- The pressure we put on ourselves based on other people's expectations.
- The David Cotterill Foundation – founded by David to offer support for mental health.
Do you overthink and catastrophise? Do you find yourself worrying about worrying, and when you don't have things to worry about, you go looking for things to worry about?
More and more stories and experiences of raw food diets and their benefits are coming out. But can a raw food diet help with anxiety?
Have you noticed, there is no middle ground? Anxiety, fear or worry is taking over, or you are taking action? It's anxiety or action.
Jacob, aged eleven, was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up. 'My dream job is being a YouTuber', he replied. Emma, in the same class as Jacob, was asked the same question. With a little smile, she replied, 'I'm going to win the X Factor!'
Are you frustrated with being anxious? Are you struggling to shake that feeling of anxiety, and no matter what you try and do, it doesn't make a difference? Is anxiety controlling and dominating your life? A change in mindset might be the very thing you need. The truth will set you free.
Where is the harm? A like there, a comment here, a pic here, a share there. Social media can't be that bad for you, can it?
When was the last time you were crippled with embarrassment? When were you so het up about doing something, you didn't go through with it? When did you last sit down analysing a conversation you had, word for word, making sure you didn't say something stupid?
What is this crazy guy on about? A breakdown being a good thing? How could turning into an emotional and physical wreck ever be a good thing? Well, let's take a look.
Well, I have to withhold my British politeness somehow. But quite frankly, the Joneses and their opinions can take a long run off a short cliff.
Have you stopped to think about what social anxiety really is, or do you think it's just part of who you are?
OCD is not me, and it doesn't need to be you either. The habit and need for control can be broken. The non-existent consequences are squashed by appreciating that you hold the power – you always have.
Depersonalisation (derealisation) hit me at the peak of my high anxiety. It is the scariest symptom of anxiety but, be reassured, it has a positive meaning.
Agoraphobia kept me housebound for months at a time until I discovered it's all about odds.
I was sitting at my computer at work when all of a sudden a feeling of panic overwhelmed me. It was my first panic attack. This is a little about what happened, and how I stopped panic attacks for good.
Award-winning nutritionist, TV chef, and host of BBC's The Truth About Stress, Christine Bailey, talks about the best foods for anxiety and stress.
In the podcast we spoke about:
- The essential vitamins and nutrients you need in your diet.
- The link between your gut and your mood.
- The foods to avoid.
- How to balance your plate.
- How to up your energy.
Adam Roa's talk 'You are who you've been looking for' has been viewed by millions. With the release of my book You Care Too Much, I had to get him on the podcast!
We spoke about:
- Loving yourself more, and not beating yourself up.
- How to connect with yourself.
- Why you should lead with love.
- The importance of expressing how you feel.
- Self-awareness, and finding solutions within.
Do you pretend to be someone you're not to please other people? Stick to your core and be OK with who you are to ditch the misery and find the joy.
What are you taking too seriously? Discover the power of laughing at adversity (and yourself).
If you're fed up with the same results, ditch the insanity, and do something different.
A sneak preview into what to expect from my new book - You Care Too Much: Free Yourself From Social Anxiety, out January 2019.
Channel 4’s The Secrets of Sleep expert and leading Sleep Physiologist, Stephanie Romiszewski, gave us some big insights into sleep problems and insomnia related to anxiety.
'Elite Sports Sleep Coach' to the sporting superstars Nick Littlehales changed the way we look at sleeping and napping.
We spoke about:
- The importance of not trying to get the perfect night's sleep.
- Why everyone needs someone to talk to.
- Napping doesn't mean sleeping.
- Coping with technology and modern day living.
- Why good sleep starts with your mindset.
- Why getting outside is essential.
In his late 20's, Clive Fogelman lost both his parents within six months. He was then diagnosed with bowel cancer a few years later.
Clive credits both yoga and meditation as significant tools for dealing with his anxiety through this challenging time and says that by using these things as a 'toolkit', everyone can benefit.
Whether it's focusing on your breathing while waiting for the kettle to boil, or paying more attention to your surroundings when walking to work, everybody can put a little more mindfulness into their day.
We spoke about:
- The importance of 'inviting yourself' to connect with your body and how you feel.
- Breathing techniques to deal with anxiety and stress instantly.
- Bringing yourself back to the present.
- How becoming more self-aware can help you deal with everyday emotions.
- Taking all experiences (good and bad) and seeing them as something to observe - without judgment or feeling like they're going against you.
- The power of the mind and belief.
- How to use a mindfulness pause.
- Letting the journey present itself, and dealing with whatever is part of it without fear dictating how you feel.
Alison Edgar, aka The Entrepreneur's Godmother, started her own venture when she was 46. Since then, she's been voted one of the UK's top business advisors, with invitations to both Downing Street and Buckingham Palace.
It turns out that sales (selling) is a surprising handy skill to have when it comes to overcoming anxiety.
We spoke about: - The importance of asking for help. - Making a change, even when it scares you. - How to avoid regret. - Why 'real men' do cry. - Dealing with anxiety, stress and pressure at work, and as an entrepreneur. - The pressures of money and debt. - Staying motivated through challenges.
Here are three of the standout things I learnt from the A&E experience - and the many other health anxiety-related experiences like it.
How you start your day usually dictates the rest of it. Start your day off better by discovering the things you can do to feel more energised and less anxious when you wake up.
I’m hoping I can save you anymore heartache. I know the pain of looking and hoping and not finding.
Saying no usually comes with a feeling of guilt. But saying yes too often is detrimental to our own mental and physical health. How can we say no without feeling guilty?
We usually take the hardest route when we want to change our mood, rather than the quickest route. Here's the fastest route on how to instantly change your mood.
Overthinking. That lovely symptom of anxiety and worry. Here are three ways to deal with overthinking to stop yourself from the danger of thinking too much.
Sacrificing long-term gains for short-term happiness only increases our issues, including more anxiety and stress. We can have better times again by committing to the longer-term.
Lose weight and get rid of the muffin top for the right reasons - like reducing your anxiety and feeling better about yourself – and your diet will work.
Anxiety and worry can feel as though it's constant at times. If we don't know how to break the pattern, the cycle will continue for days, weeks, months - sometimes years and decades. Time and action are the two key ingredients that will help you break the cycle for good.
What does peace of mind mean to you? It's not something we think about, but it is something that we can all benefit from massively. Less anxiety, stress and worry are just a few of the benefits, and here's how to get it.
We're tricked into thinking that our thoughts control us. When we get into the habit of managing our thoughts, we deal with our stress and anxiety much better. Here's a quick and simple way on how to stop worrying thoughts.
Why do we get ill? Sounds like an obvious one, but we forget about the link between how we feel mentally and how often we get physically ill.
Have you ever wondered why anxiety keeps coming back and why things don’t seem to change? Take a listen to this – it explains it all.
When you get anxious or panicky are you using Doctor Google to get a diagnosis for your anxiety-related symptoms? Here’s why it’s fuelling your anxiety and why it can be dangerous.
Anything worth having in life is part of a journey – including overcoming anxiety. Stop looking for the quick fix, cure, and magical answer. Take small steps and you’ll achieve what it is you want.
Thinking positively (The Law of Attraction) will only get you so far. If you want something in life, you have to take action.
Self-help can make us believe that we need to be positive all the time. Don’t beat yourself up – it’s OK to have a bad day!
Take control of your stress and anxiety by managing how many plates you have spinning at any one time.
Confidence and anxiety are strongly linked. Here’s how to boost your confidence and lower your anxiety.
Are you fed up with giving people chances? Are you wondering if you should walk away? This podcast will help you decide.
Two stand-out ingredients make a person toxic. Find out what they are and what to look out for.
When was the last time you stopped and thought about why you do what you do? Here’s why it’s so important.
Dock leaves grow next to stinging nettles because nature always provides a solution. This is the solution for anxiety, stress, negativity and problems.
The problem with problems is we think we shouldn’t have any! Here’s how to turn your problems into something good.
When you’re feeling anxious, stressed, and as though things are on top of you, these are four of the most powerful words you can say.
How easy is it to go out and hate the world when you’re angry and stressed? Here’s a few things to consider.
In my first podcast I'm discussing my DP Rule, and how it will help you overcome your fears.