Hearts+Minds

What does it take to live a happier life? In today’s episode, Dr. Marta Rocchi suggests the answer to this question addresses the very “why” of human existence.  How we often confuse happiness with comfort and pleasure but in fact, it is so much more. We explore why the Ancient Greeks had it so right and why gratitude, friendships, enjoyment, and acceptance of oneself as a work in progress are all part of our personal flourishing.   

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The earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010 was the most devastating natural
disaster ever experienced in Haiti. On our Guest podcast series Denise
O’Mahony describes her experience at the centre of a logistics operation to
bring relief to a devastated people. Amongst other things we explore:

- The source of resilience in moments of crisis
- The mindset needed to endure the sufferings of others
- The acts of kindness by so many worldwide that made the difference
- Why the Haitian moto “eternity is long” became a source of personal inspiration for Denise.

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God comes to meet us is a well-known phrase of Pope Francis. With no mass or religious ceremonies over the Easter period, it can feel as if I cannot go to meet Him. How can we make the most of the end of Lent and Easter? Holy Week provides us with an opportunity to do precisely that. 

In this week’s episode we explore:
- What do we do in Holy Week?
- Why do we call it “holy”?
- Why the Gospels are such a source of inspiration.
- Finding the Gospel character we identify with most
- How Holy week can change me for the better - the before and after of Holy Week

Resources
- The Meaning of Holy Week
- Following in His Footprints: Accompanying the Lord through Holy Week - Rev John Henry Hanson
- Lent & Holy Week: the Path to Easter
- The Role of Hope in Holy Week - Fr Mike Schmitz
- Praying Through Holy Week - Fr Mike Schmitz

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JRR Tolkien once said deep roots are not reached by the frost. In this episode, our interview guest Lissy Clement did not know her roots. Her quest to find her roots took her from Minnesota in the U.S to Helsinki in Finland. On her journey, she rejected her student party culture, had a brush with death on college campus, dealt with her parents’ divorce and discovered a friendship that led her to among other things, the Catholic faith.

Resources
- The Best Things in Life by Peter Kreeft
- Fundamentals Of The Faith: Essays in Christian Apologetics by Peter Kreeft
- Life of Christ by Fulton J. Sheen
- Friends of God by St Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer

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As we suffer together in lockdown, it may be hard to see the reason behind it all. What is God's plan in all this? How can I accept this plan if it is a source of suffering for me or for those I love?  

Resources

"The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God" by Ruth V.K. Pakaluk and Michael Pakaluk

"Arise from Darkness: What to do when life doesn't make sense" by Fr. Benedict Groeschel

"The Tears of God: Persevering in the Face of Great Sorrow or Catastrophe" by Fr. Benedict Groeschel

"Love Is Stronger Than Death" by Peter Kreeft

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Do you feel as if your relationships are as good as they could be, or are they sometimes a little stuck? On today’s guest podcast Katrina Alvir joins us via Zoom from Sydney,  Australia. Katrina is the Director of REAL, the Science of Character Program at Tangara School, Sydney Australia, as well as a mentor and speaker.

She talks about the 3 mindsets that block us from feeling free in our relationship with others and God.

-       We explore what it means to be invested in a relationship

-       The 3 mindsets that can block us in our relationships and how to know which one is yours

-       Reflection as the key to unlocking our relationships

-       How our culture of results can hold us back in our relationships

-       Crisis can be the moment for growth in a relationship

-       We can rewire our brains to change our habits in our relationships

Resources:

Self-esteem without selfishness, increasing our capacity for love,  Michel Esparza

Bring Your Strengths to Life & Live More Fully 

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As we go into an extended lockdown most of us continue to work from home. This involves a lot of juggling and with the inevitable sense of deflation or lack of motivation. It can almost feel like being a caged animal! No escape except within your 5km limit and keeping your social contacts to a minimum. In today's podcast we talk about how to get that motivation back into our work. We discuss how you can be proactive and get out of the rut.  Why stepping outside your comfort zone avoids the slippery slope of mediocrity.  

Listen in and you will hear us explore ideas such as:

- How to maintain perspective by asking the right questions 
- Why toning down negative words can change our attitudes and emotions
- How to be honest with yourself and others
- The importance of learning something new every day

Resources mentioned: 

Eat that Frog, Brian Tracey

Getting Things Done, David Allen

Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen

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Do you sometimes wish you had a different personality? But how do we truly know ourselves?  We are joined on our Guest podcast series today by Jennifer Kehoe. She is a mother of 6 married to John. She speaks regularly on topics such as relationships, parenting and marriage to couples and groups around the country.  In this episode, Jennifer talks to us on zoom about the 4 temperaments.  We discuss how you can discover your temperament and how knowledge of the temperaments can make your relationships more resilient and meaningful.

We explore:
- What role nature and nurture play in your temperament.
- How knowledge of the temperaments can help you build relationships in the workplace especially these days of Covid lockdown.
- How Jennifer & her husband John changed her parenting style after learning about the temperaments; and
- Whether there are “ideal” combinations of temperaments that work in a relationship

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As we step into our third lockdown, 2021 New Year’s resolutions can seem somewhat irrelevant.   We could have a sense of why bother. Do we need to look at things differently in 2021?  In this episode we explore some the following ideas:

• Motivation and food for our 2021 resolutions
• Space - Prayer reminds us life is worthwhile
• Real sources of Inspiration - Jesus in the Gospel, Pope Francis’ messages
• Right Attitude – Sporting Spirit, get up when you fail! 
• Reflection – Where are you in your journey? 
• Valuing the support we receive from others. 
• You can be the inspiration others need
• Resolutions need God's grace to work

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In this episode, Dr. Norella Broderick, senior trainee in psychiatry, explores what happiness can look like this Christmas 2020.  

For many people, Christmas is just not the same. Without the same opportunities for socialising and the absence of certain family members, it can seem like there is a COVID wet blanket on things.  This brings into focus wellbeing and happiness.  

Among other things Norella explores: 

- the difference between enjoyment and happiness, 

- how to be intentional about our relationships, 

- being comfortable with less retail therapy, and

- for many, the importance of the spiritual side of Christmas.

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