Endless Pursuit of Leveling Up

Endless Pursuit of Leveling Up

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Endless Pursuit of Leveling Up episodes

  • EPLU 11 - Burnout

    I talk about the definition of Burnout, statistics, my recent experience with burnout, and share a story I wrote about burnout.

    Things I reference in the episode:

    Why the WHO’s Decision to Redefine Burnout Is Important: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/burnout  |  Merriam-Webster definition of burnout: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burnout  |  Infographic: Work-Related Stress article: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/pub/11-627-m/contest/finalists-finalistes_2-eng.pdf?st=buLZPI8N  |  Article I mentioned from newswire.ca on the statistic of 96% of senior managers staff are experiencing burnout: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/feeling-the-burn-96-of-managers-in-canada-say-their-staff-are-experiencing-some-degree-of-burnout-827317889.html  |  Mental podcast on burnout: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mental-the-podcast-to-destigmatise-mental-health/e/77430081

    8 min
  • EPLU 10 - Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

    I talk about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). I talk about it's symptoms, who it affects, some things that can be help treat it, my experience with it, and my key takeaways in managing anxiety.

    Things I reference in the episode:

    Anxiety Disorders article by National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml | CMHA BC's article on Generalized Anxiety Disorder: https://cmha.bc.ca/documents/generalized-anxiety-disorder/ | CMHA's Fast Fasts about Mental Illness: https://cmha.ca/fast-facts-about-mental-illness | Anxiety & Phobia Workbook 6th edition: https://www.amazon.ca/Anxiety-Phobia-Workbook-6th/dp/1626252157 | Anxiety Journal: https://www.timjpcollins.com/journal | 5 Week Anxiety Over Course by Tip JP Collins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z08AuE41dP0&list=PLmlYOT1HE80er6JhBdJAb6TAJVIdeQzgD&ab_channel=TimJPCollins

    10 min
  • EPLU 9 - Asking More Questions

    I reflect on the power of asking more questions and some questions to think on.

    Things I reference in the episode:

    Anxiety Journal: https://www.timjpcollins.com/journal  |  12 Rules for Life book by Jordan Peterson: https://www.amazon.ca/12-Rules-Life-Antidote-Chaos/dp/0345816021  |  Yearly Envisioning/Vision Document from Modern Heath Monk: https://modernhealthmonk.com/goals

    11 min
  • EPLU 8 - Childhood Wonder

    I reflect about the powerful concept of childhood wonder and my own experience trying to channel it.

    Things I reference in the episode:

    Releasing Childhood Confidence guided meditation: https://insighttimer.com/sensei_paul/guided-meditations/releasing-childhood-confidence  |  Life Purpose eBook from Mark Manson: https://markmanson.net/downloads/life-purpose-ebook  |  The Philosopher and The Fool       podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVxEqECBH4LLwbdT4IIxuA

    9 min
  • EPLU 7 - Undervaluing Yourself

    I analyze the struggle of Undervaluing Yourself and share my thoughts.

    Things I reference in the episode:

    Definition of Undervalue: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undervalue  |  10 signs you underestimate yourself: https://www.powerofpositivity.com/10-signs-you-underestimate-yourself/  |  "Why You Undervalue Yourself and How to Stop!" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEljQMYRdiM  |  12 Rules for Life book by Jordan Peterson: https://www.amazon.ca/12-Rules-Life-Antidote-Chaos/dp/0345816021  |  Be the hero of your own movie - Joe Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTuElM6T50w  |  Mindset Mentor podcast: https://robdial.com/podcast/

    9 min
  • EPLU 6 - Perfectionism

    I reflect on my own experiences and challenges with perfectionism and the things I've learned as my relationship with perfectionism has changed.

    Things I reference in the episode:

    How perfectionism affects your (mental) health from Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323323#How-to-counter-the-harms-of-perfectionism |    Perfectionism and mental health study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042810015326 |    "Perfectionism is killing us" article from Vox by Christie Aschwanden: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/11/27/20975989/perfect-mental-health-perfectionism |     My song "You've Stolen Who I Am": https://soundcloud.com/sebastianaclane/youve-stolen-who-i-am

    20 min
  • EPLU 3 - Acceptance

    Background Photo by Me

    Episode Summary - This episode is a poem about Acceptance, but it’s not the kind of acceptance you might first think of.

    9 min
  • EPLU 2 - Climbing Mountains

    Background Photos/Artwork by Me

    Things I reference in the episode:

    • Celeste: http://www.celestegame.com/
    • Celeste Game Soundtrack: https://radicaldreamland.bandcamp.com... 
    • My Midnight Voices Album I wrote during the Record Production Month challenge: https://soundcloud.com/sebastianaclan...
    • Record Production Month Challenge: https://www.rpmchallenge.com/
    • Episode is about the greater metaphor of climbing mountains that is presented beautifully in the video game Celeste. I delve into powerful moments in the game where the character Madeline goes through touch challenges to help her grow and work through her anxiety, self love and why she behaves the way she does. I also go through personal experience on why I connected with the story and my own mountains to climb.
      • 14 min

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    Hosted by Sebastian Lane - Endless Pursuit of Leveling Up Podcast is for discussing topics in mental health and personal growth. I want to support you to find your own answers and encourage you to…