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On this podcast conversation I am joined by @Case.Kenny who is the host of the podcast - New Mindset, Who Dis?

Case is from Chicago and has developed a really engaged following of people who connect with him on all things Self-Help, Wellness, Mindsets and practical insights on how to live a passionate and purposeful life.

What we talk about in this podcast conversation.

Relationships, self awareness, the power of unlearning, mindfulness and challenging entrenched patterns.

Common struggles people have in life when it comes to relationships.

How to not lose yourself in relationships

Relational attachment styles

Differences between facts and feelings

The importance of unlearning and self awareness

Managing isolation

Men and vulnerability

The power of optimism

Listen and share at paulscanlon.com/podcast-channel

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Gratitude is a superpower and here’s my top 5 reasons why I think that.

The 5 secrets of gratitude…

I’m not drawn to scary things, or at least not the frightening things that Halloween is famous for.

Ghosts and monsters and ghouls. Horror has never really interested me. But the masks we wear that both conceal and reveal us.

The darkness we must confront in ourselves and in the world. The ghouls that chase us with regret or shame. The monsters of trauma and loss that stalk us. The scary truths that chain us down until they’re finally acknowledged, all that interests me.

Horror doesn’t interest me but finding strength and courage and beauty in the darkest center of the most horrifying things always has.

Perhaps the scariest ghosts are the one who live inside us, the ones we ask: is it ok to be who I want to be, to do what I want to do and live how I wan to live?

It’s the scariest ghost because it already knows the answer is YES! and that can be truly terrifying.

On my recent trip to Switzerland I had a bad experience in a beautiful place.  

My memory of that place was forever tarnished by my experience whilst being there.  

This phenomenon is called our experiencing self and it always overrides our otherwise happy memories.

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People often come into our lives to help us rather than just inspire us.

One of those people for me was Bishop TD Jakes.

And over the 40+ years now I have been in communication in all different forms and I want to help you develop as a communicator.

I want to influence you to grow not just inspire you to copy.

They say when the students ready the teacher appears and so from today I’m offering you an amazing growth opportunity as a public speaker and communicator.

The world needs your voice but it won’t help you to find or develop it, but I will. 🙏🏼

The Communication Masterclass is for anyone who has something to say.

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Your message is worth sharing and this course will enable you to be the best you can be.

In this podcast episode I want to help you identify the importance of recognising shifts in your life and how to navigate through them.

I also breakdown the evolution of media over the years and why its become important to me to make a move away from the noise that is social media and for me to be more intentional in who I pour my life into through this owned community rather then the rented space.

I’d love for you to make the shift with me, for free in this online free private members community called THE MENTORSHIP GROUP.

This for a like minded core of people who want to be intentional about their growth. If you are someone who appreciates my content we want you to move in with us and stay for the community!

Im wanting to move more into legacy, fathering and mentoring with people who care.

You are going to join me at the best version of me I am at!

If you’re interested you can join for free at - thementorhsipgroup.com

Reevaluating what is important to you and how to structure your life around your values, and learning the art of having a fitness mindset. 

Get rid of your junk values and hone in on your authentic self  The combination of health, fitness and wellness.

You are really going to love this conversation with my new friend Brian Keane, one of the most genuine guys who speaks authentically and helps make his world of fitness relatable and actionable starting first with having a healthy mindset.

Connect with Brian and let him and I know when you’re listening - @BrianKeaneFitness @PaulScanlonUK.  - Brian Keane podcast, briankeanefitness.com

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This podcast will help you….

 QUESTIONS I ASK BRIAN… 

Perceiving the dangerous that’s hidden amongst the apparently harmless.

Understanding what sub conscious beliefs in your life are governing negative outcomes?

Where in your life are there unexamined and unchallenged generational belief systems ?

In this podcast I look at family history trojan horses that bring harmful cargoes into our lives. I give you some examples from my own life of how I began to break free from generational repeat patterns of dysfunction and trauma.

Get your copy of my ebook - I AM NOT MY FATHER at iamnotmyfather.com

Share with me when you’re listening and ta me in @PaulScanlonuk

Do you struggle with any of these areas in being vulnerable?

Speaking up? Saying No? Going for a new job? Lost a job? Having faith? Waiting for a medical outcome?

Doing things alone? Reaching out to someone? Asking for help? Sharing your creativity?

What is vulnerability to you?

In this episode I share some tips on how to experiment with vulnerability as well as some of my vulnerability. I breakdown what are the qualities to look for in people that are good to share your vulnerability with.

Vulnerability is complex and something I’ve struggled with all my life. It was a completely foreign concept in my fathers toxic masculinity parenting of us. Vulnerability is courage in you but it feels like inadequacy in me. I admire it in you but despise it in me. So in today’s show I’m trying to be vulnerable about vulnerability.

I share with you some practical tips on how you can start small in being more vulnerable with those in your world.

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Come and be a part of my online global community - THE MENTORSHIP GROUP, membership closes on June 7th and I want to invite you to find out if its something you’d be interested in being a part of. I love connecting each month with this great tribe and look forward to having you be a part.

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A behind the scenes look into working on a major tv show @NBCThisIsUs, the nuances of creativity, and not falling to the pressures of your society.

Ken Olin is a Writer, Executive Producer, Director and actor who has directed many episodes of television for shows including the blockbuster TV show THIS IS US, as well as Brothers and Sisters, The West Wing, Alias and many more.

In this conversation although this was our first time speaking together Ken and I had such a great flow, he is a great guy and you are going to love this chat it was as if I was catching up with a long time friend.

Ken shares a lot about the nuances of his creative process and working as a major player in the show THIS IS US, which is one of my favourite shows so it was such a honour to speak with him about this.

He shares about how he started out, and the differences between acting and directing, working with creative people and creating a healthy work culture.

This conversation is for any who love creativity, has an interest in film and television, and great advice for working in your element and not falling to the pressures that your culture may expect from you.

Ken also is vulnerable about raising his kids as well as managing his ambitions. And some great conversation about the hidden gifts of the pandemic.

Questions I ask Ken…

4.32 - Where did the idea of the show THIS IS US come from?

6.20 - How do you think the views perceive the show?

9.30 - Where does the sense of connectivity come from with the show? It feels like a therapy session.

13.30 - Milos character and the nuances.

15.34 - Do actors decide certain parts of a role or is that scripted?

17.58 - How did you find such an amazing cast?

20.15 - Do you think being an actor makes you a better director, if so why?

23.54 - Do you miss acting?

26.36 - A common thread in your life that you can track, that took you into this world?

31.19 - The emerging generations observations of wanting to work in their calling, what’s your thoughts on this?

37.08 - This is us is speaking to human needs - loneliness, depression, racism…

38.33 - How do you switch off, hobbies, interests?

42.44 - Do you enjoy being a Dad?

46.30 - Quick fire questions…

Something people often get wrong about you?

Last tv show you binged watched?

Favourite movie?

Concert or show you’ll never forget?

Favourite meal?

What books are you reading?

What would you like on your grave stone?

An ordinary moment that lights you up?

Last time you wrote a hand written note or letter?

What are you most grateful for this past year?

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Let me know when you are listening/watching this conversation tag me in it @PaulScanlonUK and be sure to watch This Is Us as well as connect with Ken on twitter/instagram @KenOlin1.