Flourishing Unfiltered: Tackling Loneliness, Self-Doubt, and Overwhelm in Business

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Seph Fontane Pennock.

Seph shares his personal and professional journey, from starting PositivePsychology.com in 2013 to selling the business 10 years later and transitioning to building a software business. He discusses the challenges he faced, including burnout and debilitating health issues. 

Seph emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own life and approaching each day with a set of achievable goals. He also highlights the value of friendship and support during difficult times.

Seph shares his current projects, including writing an article series on Nietzsche's Ubermensch and building the number one coaching software with Quenza.

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Seph Fontane Pennock is the co-founder of Quenza and PositivePsychology.com - two platforms dedicated to empowering mental health professionals with innovative tools and resources.

PositivePsychology.com is a super popular resource hub that reaches millions of visitors every month, and Quenza is a software platform that streamlines personalised (homework) exercises, micro-coaching, and interventions.

Seph is also the author of "The 7 Pillars of a Profitable Practice," in which he provides practical guidance for coaches and therapists to build and scale their practices using battle-tested strategies and tactics.

FIND OUT MORE about Seph Fontane Pennock

🔗 Connect with Seph on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seph-fontane-pennock-94666421/

🔗 Find out more about Quenza here: https://quenza.com/

🔗 Follow Seph on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sephfontane/

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Trent Cotchin!

Former professional Australian rules footballer Trent Cotchin discusses his journey in football, his passion for mental health, and the founding of his business We Are Posi. Throughout the conversation, Trent emphasises the importance of educating children about kindness, presence, and mindfulness.

He also shares the lessons he learned from his challenging year in 2016 and the impact of his life coach, Ben Crowe. He highlights the power of positive affirmations, gratitude, and acceptance in his personal and professional life.

Trent also discusses the work of We Are Posi, including their initiatives to support the homeless community and promote positive well-being in schools. And, he gives a glimpse into what’s next for him in his varied and impressive career.

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Trent Cotchin is a former professional Australian rules footballer. Trent is an All-Australian, a three-time Richmond best and fairest winner, a Brownlow medallist, and a three-time premiership-winning captain.

After retiring from the Australian Football League (AFL), Trent and his wife Brooke co-founded We Are Posi - a business that sells socks to benefit young people’s mental health.

FIND OUT MORE

🔗Connect with Trent on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-cotchin-4675a0b2/

🔗Follow Trent on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/trentcotchin9/?hl=en

🔗We Are Posi website: https://www.posisocks.com/

🔗Follow We Are Posi on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/we.are.posi/

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Samantha Harden!

Dr. Samantha Harden, a behavioural psychologist and yoga teacher working as a tenured professor at the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Excercise at Virginia Tech University, shares her journey in academia and the importance of defining success on one's own terms.

She discusses the impact of feeling not good enough and the pressure to meet external expectations. She emphasises the need for social support, mindfulness, and movement as daily practices to promote well-being and combat burnout.

Samantha also questions the traditional metrics of success in academia and encourages a shift towards valuing subjective data and diverse research methods. She discusses her upcoming anthology on redefining success in academia and shares her personal journey of self-discovery and finding purpose. 

She emphasises the importance of social connection, self-reflection, and having fun in our lives. 

Samantha also talks about her passion for yoga and her plans to perhaps open a brick-and-mortar wellness space in the future. She encourages listeners to embrace their authentic voice and find joy in their journey.

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FIND OUT MORE about Samantha’s academic works here: https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/people/faculty/samantha-harden.html

Connect with Samantha Harden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-harden-133668235/

Follow Samantha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelysamma/

Listen to Samantha’s Podcast ‘Higher Vibrations in Higher Education’ here: https://sincerelysamma.podbean.com/

🎙️ Welcome to our very first episode of Flourishing Unfiltered - THE podcast for high achievers who seek a professional life that feels as good as it looks and are tired of feeling like they’re the only ones struggling on their journey towards success.

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Dan Hardie!

Dan is an adolescent counsellor and the founder of MyStrengths Australia. After 7 years as a teacher, Dan studied Counselling with a major in Positive Psychology. With 14 years’ experience in private practice, Dan has become one of the leading experts in strength-based therapy with adolescents. He has authored 4 books and developed one of the fastest growing wellbeing programs in Australia. 

MyStrengths, the business Dan built, is a strength-based therapy program for adolescents in Australia. MyStrengths helps young people discover and nurture their unique strengths, building a foundation for growth and self-confidence. Dan started the program after realising that traditional counselling focused too much on deficits and problems.

The program has been successful in schools, with over 100,000 students participating to date. Dan's vision is to empower every teenager in Australia to discover their strengths. He emphasises the importance of focusing on what's right instead of what's wrong and finding a supportive community.

Dan shares his experience of navigating the early phases of his business and the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. He talks about the importance of understanding that other successful business owners have gone through similar experiences and finding purpose in the positive difference he was making.

Dan also discusses the need to celebrate wins and not sweat the small stuff, as well as the importance of the partnership between home and school in supporting young people. He shares his advice for his past self, which includes staying positive and celebrating milestones.

Dan also talks about the future plans for MyStrengths, including developing parent training programs.

We hope you enjoy the conversation,
Maike 🙋🏼‍♀️ and Kerrin 💁🏽‍♂️

🪴 Proudly sponsored by The Future of Flourishing: https://www.futureofflourishing.com/
🫶🏼 With kind support from PositivePsychology.com: https://positivepsychology.com/

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FIND OUT MORE about MyStrengths: https://www.mystrengths.com.au/
CONNECT with Dan Hardie here: https://www.instagram.com/danhardie_mystrengths/

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PLEASE NOTE:
If you or someone you know is struggling with feelings of loneliness, low mental health, or suicidal thoughts, please know that there are people who care and treatments that can help. Here are some helplines and resources where you can get support. Befrienders Worldwide (www.befrienders.org) offers a directory of helplines by country.

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Have you ever felt like an imposter, questioning your worth and fearing judgment if you seek help?

Do you experience the isolation of entrepreneurship, overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work and responsibility?

Are you a new coach or leader struggling to find clients while maintaining a facade of success?

Welcome to Flourishing Unfiltered: Tackling Loneliness, Self-Doubt, and Overwhelm in Business - THE podcast for high achievers who seek a professional life that feels as good as it looks and are tired of feeling like they’re the only ones struggling on their journey towards success.

Born out of countless conversations with new coaches, leaders, and entrepreneurs, Flourishing Unfiltered addresses these often overwhelming challenges. Hosted by Dr Maike Neuhaus, a psychologist specialising in self-leadership and positive psychology, and Kerrin Smith, a positive psychology coach and leadership consultant, our podcast is dedicated to those who aspire to realise their potential and live their purpose but face significant obstacles along the way.

Our mission is to normalise these struggles and provide a supportive space where professional growth is celebrated and vulnerabilities are shared. We believe that by diving into the seldom-discussed aspects of the journey—struggles, self-doubt, and vulnerability—we can create a community of understanding and empathy.

Each episode features an interview with a successful guest willing to share their raw, unfiltered experiences. Following each interview, we reflect on our guest's insights, offering additional perspectives and practical strategies. Our discussions aim to empower high achievers to embrace challenges as essential steps towards their true potential.

Our vision is a world full of business leaders who feel understood, validated, and empowered. Through raw, vulnerable, and honest conversations, Flourishing Unfiltered provides practical guidance and strategies to help you navigate your professional path and achieve a meaningful impact.

Join us for inspiring stories, valuable lessons, and a supportive community where your struggles are understood, and your growth is celebrated. Subscribe now to start your journey towards a fulfilling and significant professional life.

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