Better Together

Better Together

By Julian MertenEducationSelf-Improvement
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  • #27 When Anxiety Kicks-in: How to Navigate The Symptoms

    Ever experienced that gut-wrenching feeling of anxiety? You're not alone. Join me as I share my personal battle with a recent anxiety crisis while prepping for a speaking engagement in Bulgaria and the struggles of recording YouTube videos amidst the chaos. Discover how I turned my anxiety into an opportunity for growth and learning, and how you can too.




    Let's talk about three variables that can affect anxiety: perceived skill level, expectations, and battery level. Anxiety often rears its ugly head when there's a disconnect between what we believe we can do and what we think we should do. Learn the importance of building resilience and staying centred to tackle anxiety-inducing situations like a pro.




    Lastly, we're sharing our top tips and advice on how to face anxiety head-on. From slowing down our breathing to grounding ourselves in our environment, these simple techniques can help you manage anxiety in your everyday life. Remember, anxiety is finite and a natural response to stepping outside of our comfort zone. So tune in, and let's conquer anxiety together.




    (0:00:06) - Managing Anxiety and Expectations


    Kano shares their experience with anxiety, from sweaty hands to feeling like they were at the verge of death, and how they made the best of the situation.




    (0:10:21) - Managing Anxiety in High-Pressure Situations


    Managing anxiety through perceived skill level, expectations, and battery level, and understanding it as a natural response to the unknown.




    (0:19:00) - Navigating and Recovering From Anxiety


    Manage anxiety with breathing, grounding, environment, physical activity, and mindset shifts.




    (0:34:42) - Navigating Anxiety


    Managing anxiety through thought patterns, physical sensations, and behavior.




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    36 min
  • #26 Psychologists' Reaction on Presence of Aliens: We Are Not Alone

    Discover the mind-boggling world of aliens and their potential impact on our understanding of what it means to be human. This week, we uncover the shocking news of a US crash and retrieval program dealing with extraterrestrial spacecraft and pilots that's been kept under wraps for decades. We'll discuss the evidence behind alien existence, such as crop circles and their inexplicable electromagnetic fields. This riveting conversation will certainly have you questioning if we're truly alone in the universe.




    The recent revelation of a secret UFO program raises questions and concerns about how we might defend ourselves against technologically advanced alien life forms. We'll dig into the human instinct to fear the unknown and ponder the intentions of these otherworldly visitors. As artificial intelligence continues to surpass human intelligence, we'll also reflect on our place in the grand scheme of the universe and the humbling realization that there's so much more beyond our daily struggles. Join us as we explore the unknown, and let's uncover the truth about aliens together!




    Bob Lazar & Joe Rogan Podcast Episode:


    https://youtu.be/BEWz4SXfyCQ




    0:00:00- Intro


    0:03:02 - Aliens and Our Human Psyche


    0:06:47 - Crop Circles and Electromagnetic Fields


    0:13:20 - Alien Consciousness and Spaceships


    0:19:31 - Alien Spacecraft and Non-Biological Life


    0:25:01 - Contemplating the Existence of Aliens


    0:27:58 - Contemplating Alien Existence




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    33 min
  • #25 Are You Fulfilling Your Parents Dreams?

    Have you ever wondered how your dreams and ambitions might be influenced by the unfulfilled desires of your parents and ancestors? Join us on a captivating journey as we uncover the intriguing idea that our parents' passions can leave an imprint on our own lives. In this episode, we share personal stories, like Julian's dad's wanderlust and Caroline's father's love for volleyball, revealing how their children can fulfill these dreams and bring joy to their parents' hearts.




    We also explore the significant impact that our parents' past experiences can have on our lives and how understanding their dreams can help us grow. We delve into the psychological concept that the first seven years of our life can shape our future and examine how our parents' survival instincts can be passed down through unfulfilled dreams. Furthermore, we discuss the power of our ancestors' experiences and how they are transmitted through our DNA. By the end of this episode, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the connection between our ancestors, our dreams, and the ways our parents' past experiences can fuel our ambition.




    (0:00:06) - Inherited Dreams and Passions


    We explore how our dreams are shaped by our parents' unfulfilled ambitions and how our actions can bring a sparkle to their eyes.




    (0:13:48) - Passing on Dreams and Support


    We explore our parents' past experiences, the first seven years of a child's life, and nature's survival instinct to learn and grow.




    (0:21:46) - Storing Dreams in DNA


    Connecting to our ancestors through DNA, we honor them by living our dreams and using their experiences to inform our own.




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    29 min
  • #24 The Path of Insight: The 5-Step Process to Finally Implement Your Learnings

    If it only took knowledge to succeed, we would all be millionaires and have six-packs. - Derek Sivers.

    Who has heard a friend that repeats the phrase: “I should (not) do X!“

    I should meditate.
    I should take more breaks.
    I should eat more healthily.
    I should be kinder to myself and the people around me.

    Whatever it is, the person has had an insight or knows that their life would improve when they would do X. Yet they didn’t implement it yet.

    But why?

    The reason is that it actually takes a 5 step process to change.

    The process we finally to on paper is this:

    The Path of Implementing Insights:
    1. Get an insight (obvious but necessary)
    2. Enhance it (In what areas does this insight also apply?)
    3. Decide to Change (make a commitment to change)
    4. Get practical (create a plan for how you want to react or think next time)
    5. Go through with it & adjust




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    33 min
  • #23 How Trauma Can Unlock Your Hidden Superpowers

    This time we went deep into our important childhood experiences. But instead of feeling miserable about we found that it can be your greatest asset in retrospect. We've often wondered how our childhood traumas have shaped us into the people we are today. On this episode of Better Together, we open up about our personal experiences, exploring the power of turning trauma on its head and using it as fuel for our passions. We discuss how these experiences have influenced our careers and how we can use it to make us better at our jobs.




    Looking back on our early years, we reflect on the impact of trauma, and how our parents' actions, or lack thereof, may have shaped us. We share how our exposure to inappropriate media like crime documentaries and the X-Files influenced our beliefs and fears, and how these fears have persisted into adulthood. Join us as we examine how these experiences have motivated our future paths and how we can appreciate and recognize both trauma's positive and negative influences.




    Lastly, we dive deep into the process of understanding and healing trauma, and how it affects our lives and relationships. Our guest shares their insightful perspective on how we can use our experiences to improve our partnerships, parenting, and coaching, and how trauma can be a helpful tool when used correctly. We contemplate how our own trauma has shaped our capacity to read people more profoundly, and how this can be a beneficial skill in any relationship. Don't miss this thought-provoking and inspiring episode of Better Together.


    Chapters:


    (0:00:06) - Finding Purpose in Trauma


    (0:08:15) - Childhood Nightmares and Trauma


    (0:17:46) - Turning Trauma Into Useful Skills


    (0:26:36) - Understanding and Healing Trauma




    (0:00:06) - Finding Purpose in Trauma


    Better Together explores trauma's influence on our lives and professions, and how it can be used to liberate us.




    (0:08:15) - Childhood Nightmares and Trauma


    Better Together examines trauma's impact on childhood, parental influence, documentary/X-Files influence, and how trauma can shape our future.




    (0:17:46) - Turning Trauma Into Useful Skills


    Better Together examines trauma's two-sided nature, unresolved parental issues, and their lasting effects on outlook.




    (0:26:36) - Understanding and Healing Trauma


    Better Together explores trauma's impact on relationships, parenting, and coaching, and how it can be used to open conversations and recognize non-verbal cues.




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    38 min
  • #22 Weirdness: The Path to Internal Freedom

    Ready to embrace your inner weirdo and discover the freedom it brings? Join us on this episode of Better Together as we share our personal stories of weirdness, from falling head over heels for a peach to unearthing a grinning baby matushka in a Russian doll. Celebrate the joy and authenticity that comes with embracing your unique quirks!




    We discuss the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and dive into our contrasting upbringings—one of us was raised by literal clowns, while the other grew up in a conservative Christian household in Germany. Learn how singing and dancing played a pivotal role in our journey to self-expression and liberation. Don't miss this entertaining conversation on pushing through discomfort and uncovering layers of freedom by embracing your one-of-a-kind weirdness!




    0:02:56 - Navigating Strange Behavior (73 Seconds)


    0:16:18 - Connecting With Childhood Freedom (58 Seconds)


    0:21:05 - The Myth of Normal (94 Seconds)




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    27 min
  • #21 Embracing Authenticity and Playfulness in Starting Your YouTube Channel | Live-Coaching Session

    Have you ever been overwhelmed by the idea of starting something new, only to find yourself stuck in a creative rut? That's exactly where I found myself as I embarked on my journey to start a YouTube channel. Join Julian and me in this special episode of Better Together, where we tackle the all-too-common issue of creative paralysis and help each other reconnect with our original vision and desire for playfulness and authenticity.




    Throughout our candid conversation, we uncover the importance of treating our YouTube channel as a playground for expressing our ideas and staying true to ourselves, despite the lure of optimization and keyword research. We also challenge ourselves to listen to our hearts, rather than solely following the advice of others, and to embrace the chaos and uncertainty that comes with starting something new.




    As we remind ourselves to be kind and accepting of the obstacles that will inevitably appear on our journeys, we hope to inspire you to overcome your own creative paralysis. So grab your headphones, tune in to this unique coaching session, and let's rediscover the power of playfulness, authenticity, and following our hearts together. See you next week for another insightful episode of Better Together.




    (0:00:06) - Overcoming Creative Paralysis on YouTube


    Starting a YouTube channel, emphasizing creativity, authenticity, and playfulness.


    (0:11:43) - Starting a YouTube Channel


    We discuss overcoming creative ruts, taking action, and the importance of playfulness and perseverance.


    (0:26:49) - Following Your Heart's Calling


    We balance inspiration and action, listen to our hearts, start from the heart, resist recording if not ready, and be kind to ourselves.


    (0:35:04) - The Power of the Heart


    Heart-led decisions, and connecting with the heart to move past feeling stuck.




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    37 min
  • #20 To Hustle or Not To Hustle: Finding Balance In Every-Day Projects?

    Is it possible to strike the perfect balance between action and surrender, especially for freelancers and self-employed individuals? Explore the archetypes of the "hippie" and the "banker" and the challenges and benefits that come with both approaches, all while discovering that a balance between the two is likely the best path to success.




    Sharing personal experiences with podcasting, from initial challenges like editing and video production to reassessing goals and motivations, the journey to finding a balance between action and surrender is discussed. Learn about the delicate balance between the two, the importance of trusting oneself during the process, and how a constant feedback loop with reality can lead to personal and professional growth. Join in as we emphasize the importance of finding that balance and trusting oneself to navigate the journey.




    Chapters:


    (0:00:06) - Balancing Action & Surrender in Projects


    (0:17:32) - Balancing Action and Surrender




    Chapter Summaries:


    (0:00:06) - Balancing Action & Surrender in Projects (17 Minutes)


    Balancing action and surrender is crucial for freelancers and self-employed individuals. The "hippie" and "banker" archetypes represent different approaches, with a balance between them being ideal. Adapting one's approach can lead to a more enjoyable and sustainable work-life balance.




    (0:17:32) - Balancing Action and Surrender (9 Minutes)


    Finding the balance between surrender and action is crucial, as well as trusting oneself during the process. Going all-in on action can be draining and ineffective, but reassessing and finding ways to make the process enjoyable can lead to personal and professional growth. Building a solid foundation before moving on to the next stage allows for organic growth. It is essential to find the balance between surrender and action and trust oneself to navigate the journey.




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    28 min
  • #19 Stability vs. Adaptability: Lessons from Boomers and Millennials

    In this episode of Better Together, we dive into the fascinating world of Boomers vs Millennials, discussing the need for adaptation in today's society and the differing perspectives on security. We explore the characteristics of each generation, touching on the stability and predictability that boomers value, and the constant change and variety that millennials experience. As we discuss the importance of compassion and understanding between generations, we recognize that the environment and time periods in which we live greatly impact our perspectives and ways of thinking. Join us as we encourage listeners to embrace peace and understanding across generational lines and appreciate the perseverance and consistency that both groups bring to the table. Tune in for more insightful conversations next week!




    Chapters:


    (0:00:00) Intro


    (0:00:06) - Exploring Boomers vs Millennials


    (0:16:15) - Adapt or Die


    (0:27:23) - Compassion Across Generations




    Chapter Summaries:


    (0:00:06) - Exploring Boomers vs Millennials (16 Minutes)


    In this episode of Better Together, we delve into the topic of boomers versus millennials, focusing on the need for adaptation in today's society and the differences in perception when it comes to security. We discuss the characteristics of each generation, including the stability and predictability that boomers value, and the constant change and variety that millennials experience. We also explore the upsides and downsides of each generation's approach to life, work, and relationships, touching on the rapid advancements in technology and the impact of AI on the future job market.




    (0:16:15) - Adapt or Die (11 Minutes)


    In this portion of the conversation, we explore the differences between boomers and millennials while highlighting the importance of understanding and compassion between generations. We discuss how millennials are adapting to a rapidly changing landscape, while boomers come from a time of building stability and following societal norms. By acknowledging the challenges and experiences of both generations, we can find common ground and learn from each other's strengths and wisdom'




    (0:27:23) - Compassion Across Generations (2 Minutes)


    We discuss the importance of compassion and understanding between generations, emphasizing that minor differences should not overshadow our shared human experiences. We recognize that the environment and time periods in which we live greatly impact our perspectives and ways of thinking. By acknowledging this, we can foster better connections between boomers, millennials, and future generations. As we wrap up, we encourage listeners to embrace peace and understanding across generational lines, appreciating the perseverance and consistency that both groups bring to the table. Join us next week for more insightful conversations




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    30 min
  • #18 Mind-Reading: How Your Darkest Thoughts Reveal Your Deepest Secrets

    How would your relationship change with your partner if you could read their thoughts?


    That is a great question to explore for your personal development! In this episode, we share our thinking process and how you can analyse, learn from and improve it.



    • Default Mode Network

    • What are the weird thoughts you don't want others to hear?

    • What can you learn from them

    • How can you learn from them?




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An invitation to think differently. We explore humanities deep questions together in an open and fun way.