Aussie Mindset Mentor

Aussie Mindset Mentor

By Selina IddonEducationSelf-Improvement
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Aussie Mindset Mentor episodes

  • If you wouldn't say it to your child, why not to say it to yourself
    Selina Iddon opens the episode by highlighting the importance of self-compassion and understanding different learning styles. She delves into experiential and visual learning, discussing how they contribute to talent and skill development through observational learning. The conversation shifts to the impact of emotional experiences and parental influence on personal growth. Selina emphasizes the significance of parental self-compassion and its effect on children, advocating for teaching self-compassion as a tool for self-help. The episode wraps up with closing thoughts and a call to action, encouraging listeners to integrate these insights into their lives.

    You can apply this same conversation to a close friend or anyone you love. 
    If you want the best for others, this is THE most effective, and sometimes only way.

    (0:00) Introduction by Selina Iddon
    (0:16) Importance of self-compassion and learning styles
    (1:34) Experiential and visual learning
    (3:45) Talent, skill development, and observational learning
    (5:57) Emotional experiences and parental influence
    (7:16) Parental self-compassion's impact on children
    (8:15) Encouraging self-help and teaching self-compassion
    (9:43) Closing thoughts and call to action
    11 min
  • How 'needing to' is damaging you
    Selina Iddon begins by welcoming listeners and delving into the concept of "need," urging a redefinition of what truly constitutes a necessity. She introduces the eighty-twenty rule, emphasizing personal responsibility in our choices. The discussion progresses to distinguishing wants from needs and the pitfalls of adopting a victim mentality. Selina highlights the importance of commitment to change, encouraging listeners to take proactive steps toward personal growth. The episode concludes with Selina's reflections on these themes and a farewell.

    The word 'need' is such a normal everyday word now we may not even realise how much we use it AND this word is damaging and robbing you of happiness, freedom and energy.  Great news is, there is a simple solution.

    (0:00) Introduction and welcome
    (0:16) Understanding and redefining "need"
    (2:33) The eighty-twenty rule and taking responsibility
    (3:18) Differentiating wants from needs and victim mentality
    (5:33) Commitment to change and final thoughts
    (6:26) Conclusion and farewell
    7 min
  • Is it enough?
    Selina Iddon begins by welcoming listeners and delving into the topic of comparing contributions and self-worth. She references Marissa Peer and the pervasive "not enough" mindset, offering insights into how this mindset affects personal growth. Selina differentiates between being driven and being committed, highlighting the subtleties in their impact on one's journey. She emphasizes the power of acknowledging negative thoughts and the significance of recognizing self-doubt as a step towards change. The episode provides listeners with practical tools to understand and overcome these mental barriers.

    Is what happens around you enough?
    Is what others do enough?
    Are you enough?
    At some point in our day to day lives most of us will answer 'no' at some time.  The impact of this can be the difference between stress and joy though, and it is always destructive to ourselves and those around us when we entertain or give this answer agreement.

    (0:00) Introduction and welcome
    (1:31) Comparing contributions and self-worth
    (2:47) Marissa Peer and the "not enough" mindset
    (3:21) Differentiating driven and committed
    (5:01) Power of acknowledging negative thoughts
    (6:32) Importance of noticing self-doubt
    8 min
  • 30 years married - my one tip
    Selina Iddon reflects on thirty years of marriage, emphasizing the importance of evolving together in relationships. She discusses the roles of commitment and love in overcoming challenges as a couple. The conversation includes insights into parenting, maintaining core values, and finding balance between personal and joint pursuits. Selina highlights the key elements that contribute to a long-lasting relationship and concludes with her final thoughts.

    Over the years I have been countless advice and read lots of stuff on relationships and making a marriage work, even seen games on it and spoken to councillors.  After just celebrating my 30 year anniversary with the man I love, the one tip I would give is a takeaway from a conversation from someone close to me when she was reflecting on why her marriage ended.  This one thing has stayed with me for 20 years and absolutely has worked for us.

    (0:00) Welcome and reflections on thirty years of marriage
    (0:58) The importance of evolving together in relationships
    (3:29) Commitment, love, and overcoming challenges as a couple
    (5:58) Parenting, core values, and balancing personal and joint pursuits
    (9:56) The key to a long-lasting relationship and final thoughts
    12 min
  • Can you rely on yourself?
    Selina Iddon opens by discussing the theme of reliability and the common tendency to prioritize others over personal needs. She delves into the effects of procrastination, sharing personal anecdotes to illustrate its impact. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining diary commitments, Selina highlights being reliable to loved ones as a crucial aspect of trust in relationships. She extends the conversation to self-reliability, urging listeners to consider their commitments to themselves. The episode concludes with final thoughts and a call to action, encouraging a balance between reliability towards others and self-care.

    Most of us share a value of being someone that others can rely on.... are we that person for ourselves though?  More importantly, what is the impact on those closest to us, those we love.

    (0:00) Introduction and welcome
    (0:20) Reliability towards others and neglecting personal priorities
    (1:09) Procrastination and its impacts, including personal anecdotes
    (2:07) Importance of diary commitments and being reliable to loved ones
    (3:33) Trust, reliability in relationships, and self-reliability
    (4:10) Final thoughts and call to action
    5 min
  • The four lettered F word
    Selina Iddon explores the impact of automatic responses in communication, highlighting their influence on our interactions. She delves into the emotional scale and reasons behind downplaying emotions, emphasizing the harmful effects of courtesy responses. The episode stresses the importance of sharing genuine emotions and questions the habit of automatic replies to foster authentic connections. Selina concludes with a call to kindness, encouraging listeners to engage more deeply and sincerely in their communications.

    That needless automatic word, the less used the better!  Do you know the one?  
    It has another word just like it starting with G....

    (0:00) Introduction and the impact of automatic responses in communication
    (1:35) Emotional scale and reasons for downplaying emotions
    (3:07) The harmful effects of courtesy responses and the importance of sharing emotions
    (5:26) The power of questioning automatic responses to foster genuine connections
    (6:34) Conclusion and call to kindness
    8 min
  • Stress - How to deal with it
    Selina Iddon begins by exploring different types of stress, highlighting the importance of acknowledging stress and recognizing ineffective short-term solutions. She introduces a lobster analogy to illustrate emotional growth, framing stress as a sign of caring and an opportunity to embrace change. The discussion moves to acceptance, forgiveness, and the role they play in personal growth. The episode concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to embrace these concepts for a healthier mindset, and ends with a farewell.

    There are two types of stress:
    1.  Stress about something that has or is happening
    2.  Stress about something we think is going to happen
    This podcast is about the first one, why things happen and how to best deal with them.  No matter how big or small we perceive what has caused us stress, it is valid.  This episode does not condone any actions or circumstances it is about empowering you dealing with them.

    (0:00) Introduction and Types of Stress
    (1:01) Acknowledging Stress and Ineffective Short-term Solutions
    (2:39) Lobster Analogy for Emotional Growth
    (5:00) Stress as a Sign of Caring and Embracing Change
    (6:27) Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Personal Growth
    (8:30) Conclusion, Call to Action, and Farewell
    10 min
  • How to disappear upset
    Selina Iddon introduces the episode by addressing how to deal with disappointment and long-lasting upsets. She emphasizes the importance of perspective and responsibility in handling disagreements. Viewing upsets as foul-tasting medicine, she explores paths to true resolution. To illustrate, she uses a relatable example of a toilet seat disagreement to demonstrate applying responsibility. Selina shares a personal story of a disagreement and the lessons learned from her mistakes. She highlights the balance of combining responsibility with self-compassion. The episode concludes with final thoughts and a sign-off.

    If you are human then at some point you will deal with upset.  The difference between people is how long that upset hangs around and how much it effects you and those around you.  
    This episode looks at what it takes to take an upset that might steal a week of your life to taking a few minutes.  Up to you, putting you back in control.

    (0:00) Introduction to the episode
    (0:42) Dealing with disappointment and long-lasting upsets
    (2:33) Perspectives, responsibility, and dealing with disagreements
    (4:16) Upsets as foul-tasting medicine and true resolution
    (6:06) Example: Toilet seat disagreement and applying responsibility
    (9:05) Selina's personal disagreement story and learning from mistakes
    (12:06) Combining responsibility with self-compassion
    (12:55) Final thoughts and sign-off
    14 min
  • Dr Suess - Oh the places you will go
    Selina Iddon introduces Dr. Seuss Fridays, highlighting the significance of his books. She reads "Oh, the Places You'll Go," using it as a framework to discuss navigating life's challenges. Selina addresses dealing with slumps, confusion, and recognizing opportunities amidst adversity. She touches on themes of fame, loneliness, and overcoming fears, emphasizing the importance of resilience. The episode wraps up with insights on balancing life for success and offers final encouragement to listeners.

    I think Dr Suess has written about near everything that is important in living a great life and to think they are kids books!  Whilst the crazy zany illustrations definitely add, the words still make an amazing listen.  If you have never read a Dr Suess book, yes they are a bit crazy, yes they are fun and yes, you should treat yourself to buying some.  I have the collection and for the next few Fridays I will be reading exerpts from my favorites.  His fun and wisdom is amazing.  Enjoy!

    (0:00) Introduction to Dr. Seuss Fridays and the importance of his books
    (0:39) Reading "Oh, the places you'll go" and navigating life's challenges
    (2:28) Dealing with slumps, confusion, and finding opportunities
    (4:08) Fame, loneliness, and overcoming fears
    (5:48) Balancing life for success and final encouragement
    8 min
  • Why you can't get what you want
    Selina Iddon introduces the concept of "as within, so without," emphasizing how our internal beliefs influence external experiences. She discusses identifying and overcoming internal barriers that hinder personal growth. The episode highlights the importance of feedback and maintaining objectivity in understanding oneself. Selina warns against the pitfalls of relying on scripted responses and biased facts, underscoring the need for genuine self-reflection. The episode concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to actively work on aligning their internal beliefs with their desired external realities.

    This episode is a bit punchy and get's right down to business.  
    If you aren't getting results whether it be at work, home or passion, despite taking all the actions, having the skills etc, then this episode is for you.

    (0:00) Introduction and the concept of "as within, so without"
    (2:00) How internal beliefs shape our external experiences
    (3:43) Identifying and overcoming internal barriers
    (4:35) The importance of feedback and objectivity
    (6:02) The pitfalls of scripted responses and biased facts
    (7:29) Conclusion and call to action
    9 min

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