And we're back with the At Our Best Book Club!  Where Jason and CK are joined by returning guest, Paul Morris, and fellow book-lover, avid learner and change catalyst, Mai Lynn Voldum.  As well as discussing the preferences of pages or audio and fiction or non-fiction, these four share and recommend the books that most inspire them. And, as Mai Lynn quoted, has offered some 'life hacks' to help you be at your best more often. 

Welcome to The At Our Best Podcast - hosted by Jason Moore and Dr. CK Bray. Using a little science and lot of common sense some smart, funny, interesting people talk about the everyday strategies that help us be at our best.

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Co-hosts: Jason Moore & Dr CK Bray

Guests: Mai Lynn Voldum & Paul Morris 

Books recommended:

'The Book of Joy' by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

'A Gentleman in Moscow' by Amor Towles, Nicholas Guy Smith et al. (Audible Audiobooks) 

'The Little Paris Bookshop' by Nina George, Ray Sawyer, et al. (Audible Audiobooks) 

'The Boys in the Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin' by Daniel James Brown

'The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon' (Omnibus) by Crockett Johnson 

'Imagine it Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change' by Beth Comstock, with Tahl Raz

'The Heart Revolution: Transform your Life, Transform your Business' by Karen Tobiasen 

'The Buddha and the Badass: The Secret Spiritual Art of Succeeding at Work' by Vishen Lakhiani, Vikas Adam et al. 

'Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box' by The Arbinger Institute

'Bonds that Make us Free' by C Terry Warner

'Time to Breathe: Navigating Life and Work for Energy, Success and Happiness' by Dr Bill Mitchell, Stephanie Racine et al. (recommended on Audible Audiobooks) 

'The Kindness Method: Changing Habits for Good' by Shahroo Izadi 

A returning voice, Learning Consultant Paul Morris, joins Jason and Chris to discuss Adam Grant's Article in The New York Times: "There's a Name for the Blah You're Feeling: It's Called Languishing". With a particular focus on the impacts that Covid has had on us as social human-beings, this trio discuss the feeling of failing to make progress or be successful, and potential antidotes. From habits to fuel lines, and attention spans to grief, the ultimate message is that we must all hold each other accountable to reach out and notice just how common this 'Blah' feeling is, now and always. 

Welcome to The At Our Best Podcast - hosted by Jason Moore and Dr. CK Bray. Using a little science and lot of common sense some smart, funny, interesting people talk about the everyday strategies that help us be at our best.

Interested to learn more and keep updated? Follow us on Instagram - @atourbest

Co-hosts: Jason Moore & Dr CK Bray

Guest: Paul Morris

Resources:

"There's a Name for the Blah You're Feeling: It's Called Languishing" by Adam Grant (NYT Article) 

Habit Tracker (App) 

"A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles (Book)

"The psychology behind 'revenge bedtime procrastination'" by Lu-Hai Liang (BBC Article) 

"The SIX Stages Of Grief And Finding Meaning" (Blog) 

"Is silence golden? Effects of auditory stimuli and their absence on adult hippocampal neurogenesis" by Kirste Imke et al (Article) 

Mindfulness and Meditation are concepts that are passed around a lot in the modern world. So, to provide some clarity, this week's guest is Learning and Development, Culture and Mindfulness Leader, Charles Morris. Working within the corporate world, Charles is fully aware of the importance of pressing pause, taking a break and focusing on breathing. In this conversation, Charles brings Jason and Chris onto a mindfulness journey - discussing avenues such as the 'bumpiness' of the beginning stages of exploration, the impacts of noise, and checking-in on our triggers. In a world where we are so focussed on the external, let's take a moment to turn a lens on to the internal. 

Welcome to The At Our Best Podcast - hosted by Jason Moore and Dr. CK Bray. Using a little science and lot of common sense some smart, funny, interesting people talk about the everyday strategies that help us be at our best.

Interested to learn more and keep updated? Follow us on Instagram - @atourbest

Co-hosts: Jason Moore & Dr CK Bray

Guest: Charles Morris

Resources:

"Headspace", "Calm", "Insight Timer" (Apps) 

"Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn" (Video) 

"Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World" by Sharon Salzberg (Book)

"Mindfulness: Six Guided Practices for Awakening" by Joseph Goldstein (Audio Book)

This week, fitness guru, YouTube sensation and all-round positive guy, Patrick Lyons, joins Jason and Chris to talk about fitness. Chatting about how Covid-19 has impacted the industry, brain plasticity, and providing some tangible tips to get you started at home, this conversation has many levels.  Sharing his personal experiences and timeline, Patrick opens up our eyes by framing routine in a way that's magical more than daunting. And unfortunately, we may all have to accept it . . . you can not out-run a bad diet. The stories, case studies and research backs up this simple fact: the more we move, the more at our best we can be. 

To learn more about Patrick and his work, visit his website lyon.training, watch his YouTube channel or find him on Instagram @patricklyons

Welcome to The At Our Best Podcast - hosted by Jason Moore and Dr. CK Bray. Using a little science and lot of common sense some smart, funny, interesting people talk about the everyday strategies that help us be at our best.

Interested to learn more and keep updated? Follow us on Instagram - @atourbest

Co-hosts: Jason Moore & Dr CK Bray

Guest: Patrick Lyons

How unhelpful, or helpful, is that little person inside your head? Let us guess - more likely to be extremely unhelpful, right? This week, climate activist, executive coach and educator, Julia Blaison, helps us disassociate and recognise that we are often our own worst enemies when it comes to being not at our best.  Discussing the theories and science behind negative bias, memories and threat states, saboteurs show up so differently in people, and it's how we use mindfulness and self-awareness to understand them better.  As neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barett said, "people don't lie about who they are - they rather lie to themselves in your presence."

Learn more about saboteurs and take your free online survey, today! https://www.positiveintelligence.com/assessments/

Welcome to The At Our Best Podcast - hosted by Jason Moore and Dr. CK Bray. Using a little science and lot of common sense some smart, funny, interesting people talk about the everyday strategies that help us be at our best.

Interested to learn more and keep updated? Follow us on Instagram - @atourbest

Co-hosts: Jason Moore & Dr CK Bray

Guest: Julia Blaison

Resources: 

"What is the Negativity Bias and how can it be Overcome?' by Catherine Moore, Psychologist, MBA (Article) 

"Life's Headwinds and Tailwinds: Research explains why people tend to think they have it harder than others", a Theory developed by Social Psychologist Shai Davidai (Article) 

"How Emotions are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain" by Lisa Feldman Barett (Book)

"Resilience During A Time of Fear" by Dr. Rick Hanson (Video)

"Positive Intelligence" by Shirzad Chamine (Book)

"Negative Information Weighs More Heavily on the Brain" a study by John T Cacioppo and Co. (Downloadable PDF)

Discovering your personal brand story is a real turning point in your life, hence why co-host Jason Moore wrote a book on it! This week, he chats with co-host Dr CK Bray and relatively-recent graduate and Producer, Sophie, about his book 'Who am I really? Uncover your Personal Brand Story'. 

"Your brand is what people say about you when you leave the room", said Jeff Bezos. Companies have brands. People have brands. Whether you like it or not, your brand defines you. It has an impact on almost every part of your life. Don't leave it to chance. In this practical workbook, readers can take a deep dive into the strengths, passions, values, personality and life history that have made you the person you are. How you write your personal brand story - the story you tell, through your words and actions, about who you are, really. 

Welcome to The At Our Best Podcast - hosted by Jason Moore and Dr. CK Bray. Using a little science and lot of common sense some smart, funny, interesting people talk about the everyday strategies that help us be at our best.

Interested to learn more and keep updated? Follow us on Instagram - @atourbest

Co-hosts: Jason Moore & Dr CK Bray

Guest & Producer: Sophie Scully

Find and order the book on Amazon: "Who am I really? Uncover your Personal Brand Story" by Jason Moore

Would it surprise you that most leaders aren't conscious of their values? Here to help is the awesome values expert and leadership consultant, Lisa Doig, bringing the much needed conversation to life and digging deeper into the origins and manifestations of values. As human beings, we only see the top 10% of our 'iceberg', and in this episode, we get to see a bit more of Jason in a live coaching session! A great conversation around the "energetic containers of our aspirations and intentions" (Richard Barrett), and how more awareness of what's important to you can help you be at your best. 

Welcome to The At Our Best Podcast - hosted by Jason Moore and Dr. CK Bray. Using a little science and lot of common sense some smart, funny, interesting people talk about the everyday strategies that help us be at our best.

Interested to learn more and keep updated? Follow us on Instagram - @atourbest

Co-hosts: Jason Moore & Dr CK Bray

Guest: Lisa Doig 

Take a Personal Values Assessment today to find out what's important to you, or enrol in some online courses! https://www.corpevolution.com/ or https://www.valuescentre.com/tools-assessments/pva/

Resources:

'The Five Levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs' (article) 

'Nature vs Nurture in Psychology' (article)

'Understanding the Voids that Determine your Values' by Dr Demartini (video)

'Theoretical Support for the Barratt Model' by Crystal Wiedemann, Ph.D (article) 

'The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life' by David Brooks (Book)

How can gratitude help us be at our best? To pick apart this big question, Jason and Chris are joined by facilitator, business coach and marketing guru, Fiona Coleman. Aside from some awesome practical tips, they explore the complexity of guilt and privilege, the sunshine and shadows of gratitude and how a moment of being present and not comparing can transform your psychology and physiology. As Zen Shin quoted, "a flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it - it just blooms."

Welcome to The At Our Best Podcast - hosted by Jason Moore and Dr. CK Bray. Using a little science and lot of common sense some smart, funny, interesting people talk about the everyday strategies that help us be at our best.

Interested to learn more and keep updated? Follow us on Instagram - @atourbest

Co-hosts: Jason Moore & Dr CK Bray

Guest: Fiona Coleman

Resources: 

Headwinds and Tailwinds: 'To Help Tackle Inequality, Remember the Advantages You've Had' (Article, The New York Times)

Deepak Choprah's '21-Day Abundance Challenge'

Meditation 'Calm' App

Introducing the At Our Best Book Club! This week, perusers Jason and Chris chit-chat about the tales and truths they love to read and recommend.  From classics to sci-fi, from inspiration to business, these two have many recommendations to all those aspiring (or already self-declared) bookworms out there. See below for the full list! 

Welcome to The At Our Best Podcast - hosted by Jason Moore and Dr. CK Bray. Using a little science and lot of common sense some smart, funny, interesting people talk about the everyday strategies that help us be at our best.

Interested to learn more and keep updated? Follow us on Instagram - @atourbest

Co-hosts: Jason Moore & Dr CK Bray

Books recommended (in order of mention):

'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Fiction Novel, 1925)

'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho (Fiction Novel, 1988) 

'The Way of Kings' by Brandon Sanderson (Fiction Novel, 2010)

'The Lord of the Rings' by J. R. R. Tolkien (Fiction Novel, 1954) 

'Aubrey-Maturin' Series by Patrick O'Brian (Fiction Novels, 1969 - 2004)

'The Inner Game of Work: Focus, Learning, Pleasure and Mobility in the Workplace' by Timothy Gallwey (Self-help, 1999) 

'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen Covey (Self-help, 1989)

'The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics' by Daniel James Brown (Non-fiction Novel, 2013) 

'Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage' by Alfred Lansing (Biography, 1959)

'Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help our Kids, Ourselves, and our Society Thrive' by Marc Brackett (Self-help, 2019) 

'Man's Search for Meaning' by Viktor Frankl (Biography, 1946)

'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Novel, 1850)

'Les Miserables (Abridged)' by Victor Hugo (Fiction, 1862)

'Salt to the Sea' by Ruta Sepetys (Novel, 2016 - specifically recommended in audio) 

'Bleak House' by Charles Dickens (Novel, 1853 - specifically recommended in audio and read by Miriam Margolyes)

Do you need help when it comes to asking for help? This is the episode for you. The awesome entrepreneur and business coach, Amber Wendover, discusses with Jason and Chris the often under-appreciated value in asking for a helping hand. With neuroscience and societal research to support, the trio dig deeper into why we avoid, the assumptions we make and how we can use simple self-reflection to overcome the obstacles that may stand in our way. More time for you, growth in someone else, relationships built together - win, win, win!

Welcome to The At Our Best Podcast - hosted by Jason Moore and Dr. CK Bray. Using a little science and lot of common sense some smart, funny, interesting people talk about the everyday strategies that help us be at our best.

Interested to learn more and keep updated? Follow us on Instagram - @atourbest

Co-hosts: Jason Moore & Dr CK Bray

Guest: Amber Wendover (Thinking People Consulting)

Resources: 

'Understanding the stress response' (Article)

'How to get the help you need' by Heidi Grant (Article)