Reinvent You Show

The road to a fulfilling, enduring relationship is almost always littered with a few attempts that come to an end. Breaking up is a natural progression in life as we learn about ourselves and about relationships. In this podcast, George & Rachel discuss how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable in the breakup conversation and how to carry it out in a dignified, respectful & caring way.

Here's what was covered [1:15] Dreading the breakup conversation. [4:33] Is there anything wrong with hoping that things will get better in a relationship; or is it just wasting time? [8:06] George discusses ideas on how to approach the conversation. [11:18] What happens if the person gets upset? [11:31] Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. [13:31] The reason you could not be 'feeling it'. [17:42] Validating your reasons. [21:58] Why communication is crucial.

You may also want to listen to: • The People Pleasing Dilemma • What is Love? • The Layers of Attraction • Dealing with a partner who finds it difficult to discuss their feelings

Most of us are keenly aware of our own personality attributes and if we possess a competitive edge. Now, the bigger question is: Does it work to our advantage? How competitive are you, and do you find it useful to be one way or the other? In this episode, George and Rachel discuss being competitive in a healthy way.

Here's what was covered [3:45] People being competitive in a nasty way. [5:03] The benefits of team sports. [11:04] How we can learn how to achieve a goal by learning skills. [11:52] When does competitiveness become unhealthy? [14:54] Why do some people shy away from competition? [15:40] The importance of letting go. [16:47] Your ability to control your emotions. [20:11] What really is a mistake? [22:15] How competition provides us with opportunities.

You may also want to listen to: - Re-invention: what it means for you and your life - Fear of failure - Owning up to despicable behaviour

People pleasing is not sustainable and does much more harm than good when we do not do it within our means. George and Rachel discuss in depth what it means to find the balance to please others while not neglecting your needs.

Here's what was covered [3:17] The problem with people pleasing. [4:17] Why do people please beyond their means? [5:18] Why the word "no" is confronting. [7:11] Our investment in giving. [11:31] Breeding co-dependence. [14:15] Achieving interlocking in a relationship. [16:31] How you attract people that will exploit you. [17:50] How do we find a balance of giving and receiving?

You may also want to listen to: - Being ok with saying 'no' - Fear of failure - Happy Wife - Crappy Life

In this podcast George & Rachel address anxiety, discussing their experiences with it and strategies to overcome it.

Here's what was covered:

• [2:31] The relation of anxiety and depression.
• [3:53] What is anxiety?
• [6:40] The role of of medication.
• [11:40] Experiencing high anxiety.
• [12:37] Things that helped Rachel address being anxious.
• [14:29] In a perfect storm how your worst fears are magnified.
• [15:48] Emotion clusters that involve anxiety
• [17:21] When emotions start to show up, they're telling a tale.
• [18:28] When panic sets in and how we need to honour our emotion.
• [20:31] Validating your fear first.
• [23:22] How we get hijacked by anxiety and exploring what to do in this situation.

You may also want to listen to:

• Being ok with saying 'no'
• Being in flow
• Understanding and dealing with bullying
• Unleashing the artist in you

In this podcast, George & Rachel address depression, focusing on how we can better understand and deal with this debilitating mental and emotional state of being.

Here's what was covered:

• [01:17] The stigma of depression.
• [04:00] Cultural habits of self-medicating.
• [06:40] The importance of balance in life.
• [11:02] Looking at what happens neurologically when we get depressed.
• [16:57] Why we become hypersensitive to painful situations.
• [18:00} How our brain sets up habitual patterns.
• [21:50] Nature does not want us to be numb.
• [28:12] Breaking the habit of feeling depressed.
• [32:00] Honouring our depression.
• [34:02] Being aware of those around us and being compassionate.

You may also want to listen to:

• Digging deep to save yourself and others
• Re-invention: what it means for you and your life
• Fear of failure
• Understanding and dealing with bullying
• Being in Flow

In the age of social media, how do we remain true to our heart, while absorbing the bombardment of information day to day? George & Rachel discuss this idea and more in this thought provoking conversation.

Here's what was covered:

• [3:41] How our consumption of information has changed.
• [4:32] Disengaging from mindless actions.
• [5:38] What makes people think differently?
• [10:29] How we become shaped by society.
• [13:21] Thinking about, who is representing you?
• [16:35] The trap of needing to be normal.
• [18:17] Why we need to get curious.
• [19:00] Are we escaping connection?
• [20:32] Looking & observing without judgment.
• [21:55] Why it's crucial to question everything.

Being a parent of young teenagers is rarely easy and in an age with smartphones and the internet, it seems to be getting harder. In this podcast, George and Rachel discuss what ideas can help us protect our teens while not wanting to fall into the trap of overprotecting them.

Here's what was covered:

• [2:00] The dangers that smart phones can bring to your teens. • [3:30] When is the right time to educate your children about peer group pressure? • [4:00] Creative ways of approaching teens without hurting their feelings. • [6:40] Rachel shares how she would approach her future daughter in dealing with their feelings. • [9:00] The importance of expanding awareness to protect your child. • [10:30] Playing Russian roulette with decisions • [13:20] How your child can learn from other people's experience.

You may also want to listen to: • Understanding and dealing with bullying

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How do we define love? Our thoughts about what love is and what loves means, are explored in this podcast with George & Rachel.

Here's what was covered:

• [2:30] What is Self-Love? • [3:45] Layers of profound connection in love • [5:00] Physical intimacy • [8:00] "The deepest expression of love, creates abundant life." • [9:00] What is love in a relationship? • [10:30] Thoughts on the idea of 'You need to love yourself before you can love other people". • [12:00] What makes a long-term couples relationship work? • [16:00] How to find ways to be vulnerable? • [18:00] The five love languages • [19:00] How eye contact deepens intimacy • And much more!

Mentioned in the Podcast: - The 5 Love Languages – Gary Chapman

You may also want to listen to:

- The layers of attraction - How to deepen the connection in long term relationships

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Re-invention is a favourite topic for George! In this podcast George & Rachel unpack what it means to re-invent yourself and how you can start doing this immediately.

Here's what was covered:

• [2:00] What does it mean to Re-invent yourself? • [4:15] Hidden destructive assumptions that need to be addressed • [6:50] How assumptions act as invisible filters that force us to see the world in a very specific way. • [8:25] How removing just one (1) filter, based on one (1) assumption can significantly change the way we see and feel about ourselves and our environment. • [10:00] Accessing empowering choices through the reinvention of ourselves. • [12:00] How to reveal our hidden assumptions. • And much more!

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Fear of Failure

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The fear of failure is one of the most destructive thoughts that can hold us back every day. In this podcast, George & Rachel discuss how this affects us and tactics to overcome this debilitating idea.

Here's what was covered:

• [1:00] How the fear of failure affects our life • [2:45] Being afraid of what others think of us • [8:40] The definition of failure • [10:15] Eat failure like apples to taste success • [14:05] "The epic fail, is not giving yourself permission to fail" - George Helou • [14:40] The danger of letting failure guide our decisions • [19:15] Why you would not want to let the fear of failure stop you • [25:11] Why you should make room for failure • [26:25] The key to failure • And much more! You may also want to listen to:

- Making New Years Resolutions Stick - How to Create a Purposeful Career - Being in Flow

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