I find this concept of a dopamine detox very beneficial. Dr. Cameron Sepah introduced this concept to help people find healthier alternatives to their unhealthy habits. Or to help people understand when their behaviours have control over them and help them regain control.

There’s so much to learn about this idea and about how dopamine works within the brain and body. So this is just part one!

I encourage everyone to give this a go with a habit or behaviour you may struggle with… can’t eat a meal without scrolling social media? Can’t go on Facebook without buying another pair of jeans? Can’t go out to dinner without having a drink? A dopamine detox is about taking back control of these behaviours. There’s nothing wrong with having a drink with dinner… but when you can’t NOT have a drink with dinner is when the behaviours starts to control you.

***If you are suffering from something more serious, like a potential addiction or mental health issue, please seek professional help. If this podcast helps, amazing <3 But please don’t be disheartened if it doesn’t. This type of “detox” often only works on less severe cases (and sometimes not even then!). Find what works for you.***

Linked-in post written by Dr Cameron Sepah about the Dopamine Detox:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dopamine-fasting-new-silicon-valley-trend-dr-cameron-sepah/

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Enjoying the process of making podcasts. I can’t believe it’s episode 10 already. That means I started 10 weeks ago!

This episode is all about my intro - like literally, the introduction jingle that I created for my podcast. I break it down (or have a breakdown, either one) and analyse what each component of my intro means in more detail.

I also touch on how to kickstart your health (both physical and mental) if you’re not feeling healthy and strong right now. We all get into a rut every now and then, but if that rut has lasted more than a few months… maybe even a few years… maybe decades? It’s time to turn it around - it’s never too late to start your unique journey to becoming a healthier and more fulfilled version of yourself. <3 Because on our deathbed, our health is the only thing we’re wishing for.

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Today’s episode is a slower one - more chill, less editing! No plan, I just spoke my mind and whatever flowed. Solo episode.

I chat about my fundraising challenge for JDRF and how challenging yourself and pushing yourself to do difficult things you don't want to do can actually be growing your brain. More specifically, the mid-anterior… *face-palm*… never mind - you’ll find out in the episode.

The more you do hard things, the easier they start to become. Challenging situations breed willpower and resilience. So start creating challenges for yourself to push yourself into uncomfortable situations and watch yourself grow stronger as a person (both mentally and physically).

Don’t forget to check out @psychphyt to follow my 8 days of 8 kays challenge for JDRF. <3

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Thank you for being a guest on my podcast, Char Char! We had a great chat with lots of laughs (and plenty of long pauses and stumbles that were edited out, haha!).

‘Pocket Pals’ is a novelty earring business that Charlotte started with just $50! Talk about being resourceful and utilising your potential! Her goal is to one day be on Shark Tank (any Sharks listening out there?), as well as have a positive impact on reducing climate change.

Charlotte values having a fun-loving attitude, being environmentally friendly, and helping find a cure for type-1 diabetes. 20% of the profits of Pocket Pals go straight to JDRF, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. :)

You can support her thriving business at @pocket_pals_earrings on Instagram and Facebook or check out her website here: https://pocketpals2022.blogspot.com/

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Another solo episode, chatting about my intentions for the month of May, focussing on getting the basics right and doing them well.

I have also been studying the value of communication skills. Communication is a skill we should all develop because once we’re confident in our abilities to communicate effectively, we become confident in most areas of life.

Communication = Confidence.

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Wow! My very first podcast interview with special guest, friend, and mentor, Ray Brown! What an incredible experience. I have so much to learn about podcasting and how to conduct interviews efficiently and effectively, but it’s a beautiful journey of learning and growth that I am so grateful for! I promise the transitions will start to become smoother as I continue to grow ;)

Ray continues to be a high performer in every aspect of his life and it comes across in how genuine, successful, and fulfilled he is as a human being. Ray’s vision in life is to push every day to be the best version of himself, so he can continue to give back to others in the best way he can.

Paying it forward can cost nothing, but can give so much. <3

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The decision to “quit” wasn’t an easy one, but it has allowed me to focus more deeply on what matters most to me. Quitting is sometimes the bravest option; listen to your heart and make space for your dreams to grow.

Steven Bartlett spoke on stage in Brisbane last week and I had the privilege to be there. In this episode, I share some key takeaways that I gained about business and life, including tips on confidence building, how to feel motivated at work, why it is sometimes difficult to make a change in your life, and the importance of developing a set of rare and complementary skills.

Trialling a new intro! I'm not convinced on the music... Might try something new next week ;)

Another episode of Psych Phyt! In this one, I chat about what I've learnt so far by being a part of an entrepreneurship/startup program, as well as some tips I've learnt throughout my life to understand and regulate my energy levels. Often throughout the day, it isn’t time that we run out of… it’s energy. Therefore, energy management as opposed to time management is what we should be focusing on.

In this episode, I chat about the importance of making time for the things that matter most in our lives and how time management is not the issue. What we make time for is what makes it onto our list of priorities for each day.

I also dive into goal setting and my fascination with how the simple SMART goals acronym I learnt in primary school made an ongoing appearance in my Psychology degree. Maybe I should have paid attention in primary school…

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Join me as I run through a powerful and effective tool that can help us understand the importance and power of our thoughts and how they drastically affect our results in life.

Follow “@psychphyt” on social media for the daily videos I speak about in this episode. :)

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