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April 29, 2020 S1 Ep23: The Ricky Hatton Effect
The boxer Ricky Hatton famously had two sets of clothes, normal clothes for when he was training and a set of more forgiving clothes when he packed on the pounds and let loose between fights.

The Post-Reinforcement Pause is something that we can all relate to. It occurs when our perseverance and dedication wanes shortly after we have achieved our goal. We can relate this to running a marathon or completing a thesis.

In this episode Pádraig & Kate look at this phenomenon in the context of social distancing and speed-bumps we might hit along the road when supporting each other to maintain behaviour change.

For the latest Covid-19 information visit:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/
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19 min
April 25, 2020 S1 Ep22: Hope and Transport Bingo
On this episode Kate and Padraig talk about uncertainty and hope, and how it can fit into our wellbeing efforts at this time.

Padraig also reveals a unique game called Transport Bingo, that he has been using to fill his time.

For the latest Covid-19 information visit:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/

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21 min
April 23, 2020 S1 Ep21: "Why Haven't I Finished that Screenplay yet?": How do I Stop Procrastinating?
On this episode, Padraig and Kate talk about procrastination...

"If I only had the time I'd do it......."

Many of us now have the all the time we dreamed about on our morning commute but maybe you're part of the club procrastinating on a long-term project?

Maybe you intended to learn a new skill, get fit, do some home improvements or...write a screenplay?

Pádraig found himself running more but writing less since being in lockdown. This got him thinking about the Behavioural Science behind procrastination and designs a 6 point Procrastination Plan.

For the latest Covid-19 information visit:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/

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23 min
April 21, 2020 S1 Ep20: Kindness and Immunity
Today we examine kindness in a time of social distancing. Random acts of kindness are boosting people’s mood currently and we explore a growing body of research that suggests that giving and receiving kindness doesn’t just boost our mood but it also helps to boost out immunity levels.

For the latest Covid-19 information visit:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/

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18 min
April 17, 2020 S1 Ep19: The Micro-Flinch: What is Going to Happen Next?
Today we’re going to look into the future and we examine how these behaviour changes that have happened in a very short space of time might have lasting impact on different areas of our lives. We introduce the micro-flinch, the feeling of discomfort that we’ll experience as we move back to what was once “normal life”.

For the latest Covid-19 information visit:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/

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18 min
April 15, 2020 S1 Ep18: Bouncey - Bouncey Resilience Re-Visited
We revisit Resilience and look at self-care routines that are crucial currently. We also chat about grit and determination, how it can be useful during a marathon and in small doses but might have limitations in the long run.

For the latest Covid-19 information visit:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/

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16 min
April 13, 2020 S1 Ep17: This Season’s Fashion Must Have: The Face Mask
In this episode we examine how social norms influence our behaviour and examine why what we see others doing has such a huge impact on what we do ourselves.
What has influenced us to maintain social distance and wear face-masks and disposable gloves?
Why is it that it only takes 60-70% of people to change their behaviour to make us feel like a numpty if we haven’t adapted?
All is revealed….

For the latest Covid-19 information visit:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/

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19 min
April 11, 2020 S1 Ep16: Tapping into Resilience
In previous episodes we have examined the fact that this is a marathon, not a sprint. We consider the Resilience we require and the strategies we can use. Kate talks us through the important parts

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https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/

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19 min
April 09, 2020 S1 Ep15: THE Biggest Behavioural Intervention in History
In this episode we examine the fact that we are in the largest global behavioural intervention in history! Think of it like a real-life Truman Show and we are all Jim Carrey. Governments and Health Organisations around the world are assuming the role of parents issuing ever-changing and directive guidance around expected behaviour. We look at what’s working, what’s not working and why......

If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget to rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also make sure to subscribe so as to never miss an episode of The Behavioural Vaccine.

For the latest Covid-19 information visit:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/

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19 min
April 02, 2020 S1 Ep14: Fasten Your Own Seatbelt First- Parenting in Uncertain Times
We discuss the challenges that parents are faced with when trying to balance the stresses of a changed working environment, home-school distancing and social distancing. Pádraig outlines the importance of self-compassion and allowing normal routines to be flexible at this time.

If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please don’t forget to rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also make sure to subscribe so as to never miss an episode of The Behavioural Vaccine.

For the latest Covid-19 information visit:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/

Actualise Academy: Free courses that Padraig mentions:
https://www.actualiseacademy.com/p/anxiety-in-children
https://www.actualiseacademy.com/p/fasten-your-own-seat-belt-first

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16 min

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Join Comedian and Organisational Behaviour expert Kate Feeney and Behavioural Psychologist Pádraig Walsh as they try to make sense of Behavioural Science and explore ways that we can use this…