Diary of a Drop-Out

Diary of a Drop-Out

By Naomi BaldersonEducationSelf-Improvement
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Diary of a Drop-Out episodes

  • how to break toxic patterns and attachments

    hello everyone! in todays episode I chat about:

    - understanding attachments to substances, people, or behaviours, and their impact on us

    - how to recognize unhealthy attachment patterns and their root causes

    - James Clear's "Atomic Habits", cue-routine-reward loops

    - the neuroscience behind habit formation and their role of repetition, reward, and environment in shaping behaviours

    - how to implement new habits, such as habit stacking, environment design, and tracking progress

    - nurturing self-compassion, using set-backs as an opportunities for growth and learning

    thank you so much for listening, see you next week!

    instagram:

    @diaryofadrop_outpodcast

    @naomibalderson

    @_mayurastudio

    tiktok: @diaryofadropout

    twitter: @BaldersonNaomi

    45 min
  • nurturing your independence

    heyyy, this week I chatted about:

    - where my independence comes from and why its so important to me

    - co-dependent dynamics and how harmful they can be

    - maintaining your sense of self and growing parallel alongside the people in your life

    - finding beauty in the struggle and learning to love the journey, even when its uncomfortable

    enjoy, please follow and rate the show!

    instagram:

    @diaryofadropoutpodcast

    @naomibalderson

    @_mayurastudio

    tiktok: @diaryofadropout

    twitter: @BaldersonNaomi

    41 min
  • gender inequality in healthcare

    hey everyone :) in todays episode I talk about:

    - updates on my sobriety, bulk and general life

    - women's pain not being taken seriously/diminshed

    - the pill being prescribed as a 'cure all'

    - endometriosis and PCOS being so severely under-researched

    - giving a voice to you, my listeners and sharing your stories

    thank you so much for listening, engaging and contributing to this episode. please follow and rate the show!

    instagram: @diaryofadropoutpodcast

    tiktok: @diaryofadropout



    38 min
  • phil balderson: building a business, psychedelics and fatherhood

    hello everyone, thank you so much for listening!

    today I sat down with my best friend, business mentor and dad. we could chat for hours together but we narrowed it down to:

    - quitting his teaching career and building his first start-up

    - leaving evangelical christianity and atheism

    - our journey together as father and daughter, repairing our relationship

    - his personal journey sitting with psilocybin

    - the future of decriminalisation of psychedelics for therapeutic use and investment opportunities


    DISCLAIMER:

    The following podcast episode features discussions about psychedelic experiences. All activities and experiences discussed took place in regions where the use of psychedelics is legal. I do not condone the use of illegal or controlled substances. The content shared is based on personal experiences and does not constitute medical advice. The host and guest are not medical professionals, and listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified healthcare professionals regarding any personal health concerns or decisions. This podcast aims to provide information and entertainment, and the views expressed are those of the individuals involved.

    books mentioned:

    The 4-Hour Workweek - Tim Ferriss

    The E-Myth Revisited - Micheal E. Gerber

    The Unauthorized Version - Robin Lane Fox

    How To Change Your Mind - Micheal Pollen


    Twitter: @philbalderson


    Instagram: @diaryofadrop_out

    TikTok: @diaryofadropout


    54 min
  • Saying NO!

    hey guys! in this weeks episode I catch you up on:

    - my personal spiritual journey

    - inner child work from physically decluttering

    - setting boundaries and protecting your peace

    - being able to say no and not feel guilt

    - my goals 'to take up space'

    - is assertiveness a bad thing?

    thanks so much for listening, follow and rate the show!

    instagram: @diaryofadrop_out

    tiktok: @diaryofadropout



    47 min
  • Cleo leather: Sobriety, inner child healing & creative vision

    Hello, in this interview I sat down with Cleo and we discussed: 

    • Cleo’s personal journey of sobriety 
    • Clean partying, creating an inclusive environment within the music and entertainment industry 
    • How to deal with other peoples perception of alcohol and projecting that onto you 
    • Practical tips for socialising without alcohol 
    • How sobriety has impacted Cleo’s creative vision and process 
    • Cleo’s mission with her instagram page @agentagenda to create a community of likeminded people 


    Thank you so much for listening, see you next week! 


    Instagram: @diaryofadropoutpodcast 

    Tiktok: @diaryofadropout 


    Cleo: @agentagenda

    @cleo_leather

    @cleoleathervisuals



    46 min
  • How a Mushroom Trip Transformed my Life
    Hello and welcome back! DISCLAIMER: The following podcast episode features discussions about psychedelic experiences. All activities and experiences discussed took place in regions where the use of psychedelics is legal. I do not condone the use of illegal or controlled substances. The content shared is based on personal experiences and does not constitute medical advice. The host is not a medical professional, and listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified healthcare professionals regarding any personal health concerns or decisions. This podcast aims to provide information and entertainment, and the views expressed are those of the individuals involved.Todays episode is probably the most important episodes I’ve ever recorded. Please listen with an open mind and heart.  my personal experiences sitting with psilocybin therapeutically  how I was able to confront trauma and overcome PTSD  explaining more around the course that I’m doing this year, my life purpose and mission to serve and heal  the profound journey I’ve been on since my first psychedelic experience  how I believe plant medicines can shift the mental health crisis Books:LSD Doorway to the Numinous, Stanislav Grof, M.D.How to Change Your Mind, Micheal Pollen The Doors of Perception, Aldous Huxley Documentaries: How to Change Your Mind, Netflix Studies:  Psilocybin Eases Existential Anxiety in People With Life-Threatening Cancerhttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/hallucinogenic_drug_psilocybin_eases_existential_anxiety_in_people_with_life_threatening_cancerPsychedelic Treatment with Psilocybin Relieves Major Depression, Study Showshttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2020/11/psychedelic-treatment-with-psilocybin-relieves-major-depression-study-showsMDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 studyhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01336-3:‘Magic mushrooms’ helped longtime smokers quit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/magic_mushrooms_help_longtime_smokers_quitInstagram: @diaryofadropoutpodcast Tiktok: @diaryofadropout Yoga business: @_mayurastudio
    33 min
  • Why I Stopped Being a Vegan

    hey guys!

    today I'm taking through:

    - the health implications I experienced being vegan/vegetarian

    - how my mental health has been affected by nutrition

    - the politics behind plant based diets

    - how to best support your hormones

    - the ethics surrounding animal based diets

    - how seed oils are in everything and are super inflammatory

    - intuitive eating

    disclaimer: I'm not a nutritionalist or dietician so please don't take advice from me, do your own research (please see referenced articles below)

    Diet and depression:

    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346616245_Diet_and_depression_exploring_the_biological_mechanisms_of_action


    Magnesium:

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16542786/


    Cooking in animal fats: 

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11305631/


    Seed oils destroy oxytocin:

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31912136/


    4HNE in seed oils, found in almost every case of Alzheimers, cancer, diabetes and obesity:

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4066722/


    Saturated fats are not associated with Cardiovascular disease: 

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36059207/

    sorry if you can hear an echo in the background, pretend it isn't there thanks xxx

    45 min
  • imposters syndrome, fear of rejection and living in alignment

    hello! in this episode I cover:

    - what is imposters syndrome and my personal journey

    - how can we overcome imposters syndrome and feeling inadequate?

    - how I have got over my fear of rejection

    - outrageous asks and channeling masculine energy

    - asking ourselves questions to help us live more in alignment with our morals

    - who is your highest self?

    thank you so much for listening, see you next week

    all my love, Naomi x

    instagram: @naomibhealing

    tiktok: @naomibhealing


    37 min
  • acne, body image and social media

    hello!! in this episodes I chat everything:

    - acne and how it can impact your mental health

    - social media and its effect

    - beauty standards and how FCKED they are

    - how your looks are the least interesting thing about you

    - detaching from my ego, my looks and how I'm perceived in society

    all my love, Naomi x

    instagram: @naomibhealing

    tiktok: @naomibhealing

    39 min

About Diary of a Drop-Out

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Diary of a Dropout is a podcast for dreamers, disruptors, and those who dare to carve their own path. Join me as I interview entrepreneurs, free thinkers, dropouts, and unconventional minds who challenge the status quo.