Thom and Elyssa present a concept from Lieutenant Colonel John Boyd, a former United States Air Force Fighter Pilot and Fighter Weapons School Instructor, called the OODA (Observe – Orient – Decide – Act) Loop.  Discussion includes how the OODA Loop can be used in various ways including self improvement. Many articles on Boyd’s OODA … Continue reading Episode 13 – OODA Loop (No its not a cereal) →

Thom and Elyssa discuss how the COVID-19 / Corona Virus Pandemic has impacted their lives and what the long term effects might be to society.  Some suggestions on managing stress and anxiety during this unprecedented time were presented.  Finally, Thom got hung up on not being able to find toilet paper.     Please connect … Continue reading Episode 12 – Corona Virus Discussion (Why is there no toilet paper?) →

Thom and Elyssa discuss the importance of self identity.  Bible verses and Greek philosophers are discussed, as well as, practical ways in which one can rediscover themselves.  Some neurolinguistic programming (NLP) is discussed concerning negative self talk and habit forming/changing.  Thom and Elyssa discuss how knowing one self and loving one self is paramount to … Continue reading Episode 11 – Know Thyself →

Thom and Elyssa discuss depression – what it is, the statistical rate at which it has effected people worldwide and how pattern interrupts can help. Thom shares a few tips to help people with depression and/or depressions like states.     Links National Institutes of Health – https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml   Please connect with us and … Continue reading Episode 10 – Depression and How Pattern Interrupts Can Help →

Thom and Elyssa discuss anxiety – what it is, how it can effect ones life, and so on.  Elyssa discusses her own issues with anxiety and how Thom helped through hypnosis.  Thom shares some case studies from clients that he has worked with.   Links National Institutes of Health – https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml   Please connect with … Continue reading Episode 9 – Stress, Anxiety, and Panic →

Thom and Elyssa discuss critical thinking.  Topics related to critical thinking that are discussed: politics, religion, diet and exercise, and more.   Please connect with us and feel free to provide feedback or ideas for future podcast topics: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/insideimprovement/ Instagram – Thom – https://www.instagram.com/thom.safrin/ Elyssa – https://www.instagram.com/savannahred84/   Also, if you would like to … Continue reading Episode 8 – Critical Thinking, Politics, and Other Stuff →

Thom and Elyssa talk about sex, the impact on mind, body, and spirit, as well as, relationships.  This is the first of future podcasts on the subject of sex from various perspectives.  While this episode is not explicit, the content is adult in nature.

Thom and Elyssa discuss various fad diets, faulty knowledge on foods and diets, clean eating and living a lifestyle that supports mind, body, and spirit.  Discussion includes sources of carbohydrates, misinformation, and proper education with the goal being to eliminate or reduce sugar.  Thom and Elyssa mentioned the Netflix documentary, Game Changers, and recommend watching … Continue reading Episode 6 – Let’s Talk Eating →

Thom and Elyssa tackle the taboo discussion of spirituality and religion, religious beliefs (broadly), and their own personal beliefs.  The varying definitions of religion are discussed.  The importance of believing in a higher power and how that impacts the person as a whole is the foundation of the discussion.

Thom and Elyssa talk communications.  They discuss verbal, nonverbal, written and other types of communications.  They further discuss interpersonal communications, body language, voice tone and inflection, text messaging (and the loss of the subtle nuances of communications), public speaking, advertising, political messaging and more.