Renegade Ape - Psychology, Philosophy, and the Overton Wasteland

First in a brand new series of monthly AMA (Ask Me Anything) episodes.

For this sample episode I subject myself to the same set of Quick Fire Questions that I inflict on my guests at the end of all my interviews, including my top book recommendations to combat anxiety and depression, the best piece of life advice anyone has ever given me, what I believe is the key to happiness and more.

*** BOOKS MENTIONED ***

"Feeling Good" by David Burns: http://amzn.to/2HUb0u8

"When Panic Attacks" by David Burns: http://amzn.to/2t3oEaD

"Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life" by Stephen Hayes: http://amzn.to/2FEyDpS

"The Happiness Trap" by Russ Harris: http://amzn.to/2FcUzKE

"The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle: http://amzn.to/2GTa0oB

"DARE" by Barry McDonagh: http://amzn.to/2HTxnzw

"Hope and Help for Your Nerves" by Claire Weekes: http://amzn.to/2GPkxB7

"Blood Meridian" by Cormac McCarthy: http://amzn.to/2Cqnk5Q

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Free sample episode of a brand new series of monthly AMA (Ask Me Anything) episodes available exclusively to supporters of the podcast.

For this sample episode I subject myself to the same set of Quick Fire Questions that I inflict on my guests at the end of all my interviews, including my top book recommendations to combat anxiety and depression, the best piece of life advice anyone has ever given me, what I believe is the key to happiness and more.

Just visit http://myownworstenemy.org/support to subscribe for as little as £2 a month to receive all future AMA episodes and other exclusive content.

*** BOOKS MENTIONED ***

"Feeling Good" by David Burns: http://amzn.to/2HUb0u8

"When Panic Attacks" by David Burns: http://amzn.to/2t3oEaD

"Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life" by Stephen Hayes: http://amzn.to/2FEyDpS

"The Happiness Trap" by Russ Harris: http://amzn.to/2FcUzKE

"The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle: http://amzn.to/2GTa0oB

"DARE" by Barry McDonagh: http://amzn.to/2HTxnzw

"Hope and Help for Your Nerves" by Claire Weekes: http://amzn.to/2GPkxB7

"Blood Meridian" by Cormac McCarthy: http://amzn.to/2Cqnk5Q

*** SHOW NOTES ***

http://myownworstenemy.org/podcast

*** SOCIAL MEDIA ***

Facebook: http://facebook.com/myownworstenemyorg

Twitter: http://twitter.com/dannydwhittaker

*** CREDITS ***

Theme Music: Falling Down by Ryan Little http://youtube.com/user/TheR4C2010

Podcast Image: Josh Tasman https://flic.kr/p/RQiHLA

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Writer, speaker and leadership consultant Susan Pearse joins me to discuss the benefits of doing nothing.

In today’s episode we discuss why doing nothing matters, some of the reason people find it difficult to let go and relax, we answers questions such as when does productivity spillover into busyness, how to know the difference between relaxing and wasting time, and how relaxation can actually help, rather than hinder, your ambitions.

We also offer a few tips from Susan's book "Do Less Be More" on how to master the art of doing nothing including how to go on a date with yourself, having a not-to-do list, and the beauty of boredom.

*** BOOKS MENTIONED ***

"Do Less Be More" by Susan Pearse and Martina Sheehan: http://amzn.to/2rRvoIr

"One Moment Please" by Susan Pearse and Martina Sheehan: http://amzn.to/2nlog1h

"Wired for Life" by Susan Pearse and Martina Sheehan: http://amzn.to/2GnecgO

"A Mind for Numbers" by Barbara Oakley: http://amzn.to/2Ee31Jm

"The Psychology of Kundalini Yoga" by Carl Jung: http://amzn.to/2FDPckr

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*** CREDITS ***

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Cait Flanders, personal finance blogger and author of "The Year of Less", a self-help memoir that documents her life for the first twelve months of a two-year shopping ban and decluttering experiment, joins me to discuss the links between consumerism and things like addiction and self-esteem, the challenges and benefits of decluttering your life, and also offers some tips and advice on learning to spend your money, and your time, more wisely.

*** BOOKS MENTIONED ***

"The Year of Less" http://amzn.to/2D4b2wJ

"Destination Simple" http://amzn.to/2Dw1Fa2

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Podcast Image: Cait Flanders https://caitflanders.com/the-year-of-less/

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Back in Episode 25 I sat down with Warren Mansell to discuss a new and relatively unknown (at least to the general public) form of psychotherapy called Method of Levels.

Because Method of Levels isn't as well known as the likes of standard CBT or psychodynamic therapy, I figured the best way to give people an insight into how it actually works would be to give it a try, record the interaction and then let you guys listen in on it.

As well as the session itself, which was recorded with Warren Mansell at his office at the University of Manchester, this episode begins with an introduction to Method of Levels by its co-founder Tim Carey, and I finish up by giving a brief retrospective analysis of what I took away from the session and how it helped me. In other words, it's a long one. Enjoy!

*** BOOKS MENTIONED ***

"Method of Levels" by Tim Carey: http://amzn.to/2Di3siB

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Just a bit of fun to bring in the new year. We subjected my little boy Roman and his cousin Oliver (both 7-years-old) to a bunch of philosophical questions to see what kinds of answers their innocent young minds might conjure up.

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Just a bit of fun to bring in the new year. We subjected a couple of 7-year-olds (my little boy Roman and his cousin Oliver... Don't worry I didn't just corner a couple of kids in a supermarket!) to a bunch of philosophical questions to see what kinds of answers their innocent young minds might conjure up. Enjoy!

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Unfortunately, a very relevant topic for the Christmas period, Dr. Carla Perissinotto joins us to discuss the concept of loneliness among the older generation.

We discuss how loneliness is distinct from things like depression and social isolation, how it's possible to be surrounded by family and friends and still feel lonely, how feeling lonely can have a negative impact on our long term physical health, and why we as a society are guilty of neglecting our older generation.

*** BOOKS MENTIONED ***

"Loneliness" by John Cacioppo: http://amzn.to/2D3mZlF

"4 3 2 1" by Paul Auster: http://amzn.to/2D67Yzp

"The New York Trilogy" by Paul Auster: http://amzn.to/2DDzYf3

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Twitter: http://twitter.com/dannydwhittaker

*** CREDITS ***

Theme Music: Falling Down by Ryan Little http://youtube.com/user/TheR4C2010

Thumbnail Image: jucanils https://flic.kr/p/AyjYY

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Prof. Massimo Pigliucci joins us to explore the philosophy of stoicism, and why being a stoic has nothing to do with being a grumpy bastard.

We explore the four cardinal virtues of stoicism: practical wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance, the ways in which stoic philosophy relates to modern psychological therapies like CBT,  how stoicism can make your more flexible in the face of adversity, and we even give you three starters exercises to flex your fledgling stoic muscles.

Follow Massimo on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpigliucci

How to Be a Stoic: https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com

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How to Be a Stoic: http://amzn.to/2BDKRvw

Stoicism and the Art of Happiness: http://amzn.to/2iVspL4

A Guide to the Good Life: http://amzn.to/2ATpdXz

Seneca the Younger (Complete Works): http://amzn.to/2iv2R3P

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations: http://amzn.to/2AYzmSV

Epictetus, Discourses and Selected Writings: http://amzn.to/2B6Owpy

*** SHOW NOTES ***

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*** CREDITS ***

Theme Music: Falling Down by Ryan Little http://youtube.com/user/TheR4C2010

Podcast Image: Bradley Weber https://flic.kr/p/TGTzqF

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Vietnam-era veteran and founder of Resilience Training International, Dr. Glenn Schiraldi joins us to discuss what it means to be resilient, how resilience can act as a barrier that protects us from things like stress, depression and anxiety, and some tips on how you can go about cultivating and building resilience in yourself.

*** BOOKS MENTIONED ***

The Resilience Workbook: http://amzn.to/2k3dlvn

Man's Search for Meaning: http://amzn.to/2AbYVwN

In My Hands, Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer: http://amzn.to/2k14E4v

Oh, The Places You'll Go, Dr. Seuss: http://amzn.to/2i6Aqws

The Self-Esteem Workbook: http://amzn.to/2k0f8B0

The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook: http://amzn.to/2i6Urmm

*** SHOW NOTES ***

myownworstenemy.org/podcast

*** SOCIAL MEDIA ***

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Twitter: twitter.com/dannydwhittaker

*** CREDITS ***

Theme Music: Falling Down by Ryan Little http://youtube.com/user/TheR4C2010

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DISCLAIMER: My Own Worst Enemy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk and affiliated sites.