Retrain your Brain for success

The content of this episode was created as part of a collaboration with VANQUIS BANK on financial compatibility.  This looks at how behaviours around money can cause problems in relationships - not just because of the real consequences, but also because they can reveal attitudes and values when it comes to everyday actions.  It includes red flags to be aware of and things to be mindful of if a partner is in debt.

Useful link: https://www.stepchange.org/ 

#dealingwithdebt #financialcompatibility #talkingaboutmoney #moneyandrelationships #partnerindebt 

We may watch scam programmes to gain insight into behaviours and think "it'll never happen to me" - but the reality is, in the context of life, we may not be thinking clearly...or worse our emotional draw is so strong that our logical mind looks for things to SUPPORT our view rather than question it.  Here are some of the scams to be aware of and some little prompts to help you be mindful when something seems too good to be true.

#scams #conartists #staysafeonline #romancescams 

When we jump to conclusions we are only ever working on our own perceptions of life.  If we take the time to ask why, not only will we learn more about the person, but we may also learn more about the world in general.  Asking not only boosts our interactions, but it also boosts our cognitive empathy as we learn about the perspectives of others which we may never have experienced ourselves.

#empathy #askdontassume #beingjudgmental #beingopinionated 

This is a lovely little podcast which looks at 3 ways you can spread positivity with those you love - sharing good news, sharing gratitude and sharing time.  Each of the elements comes with a challenge that you can put into practice right now!

#sharepositivity #informalwellbeing #gratitude #positivepsychology

Talking is a performance skill, it gets easier with practice.  So despite being told "it's good to talk" in this podcast I look at why it's so difficult, and how we can not only become better at expressing what we need to, but also how we can become better listeners for others trying to find their voice!

#goodtotalk #speakup #communicationskills #listeningskills

It's Dr Audrey Tang back again with her practical ways we can boost our sense of wellbeing every day.  It doesn't need to be a formal therapy session, there are loads of little things we can do regularly that can build our positivity.  This podcast gives you simply tips for joy which come from positive psychology which studies the science of happiness.

#positivepsychology #everydaywellbeing 
#informalwellbeing #practicaltips #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth 

Founder of Welltory, the app which can advise on your wellbeing through your phone camera talks about the importance of knowing some of our health stats for overall wellness, not just improving our fitness.

#wellbeingapps #wellness #welltory #fitnessapps

Rob Hobson gives us his tips for choosing supplements, and discusses the benefits they can have on our physical goals.

#fitness #supplements #healthspan

Eve Palinski of University Liggett School, Michigan discusses why it’s so important to balance support and empowerment as young people grow up – she also talks about “snow plough” parenting which can do more harm than good long term.  

#education #wellbeing #supportforyoungpeople 

Alessandra Bester founder of social enterprise Nono Cocoa talks about her work in giving those sometimes marginalised visibility and employment – and we hear from Gemma and Gaby – two of her team who have a diagnosis of autism.  

#autism #diversity #inclusion #employment