The Curious Club

Mindful walking - the meditation alternative that's rarely talked about but fits into busy lives. I personally love it as I can turn any walk into mental clarity and stress relief. It's perfect for people who struggle with traditional sitting meditation or want to practice mindfulness anywhere.Oh, and it can be any kind of walk. Your daily walk to work, around the block, walking the dog or even the walk to your car can transform into a powerful moment of awareness and calm.

Video version here:

https://youtu.be/rCMaL8j_rRY

If you say yes to everything, this one's for you!

I used to think saying yes made me helpful, but it actually made me resentful and stretched me too thin. Here's why saying no can be the kindest thing you do, plus real examples of how boundary setting transformed my friendships and reduced drama. It's time-to-stop-overcommitting 'o' clock!

Video version here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJkMQbzUCrI

Why do your habits always fail? Perhaps you're thinking too big!Say hello to micro habits - tiny changes that actually stick and create massive results. Learn why small changes beat big overhauls, real examples that transformed my life, and how to build sustainable habits that'll remain. Stop failed resolutions, start building consistency.

Video version here:

https://youtu.be/XQiNR9HhMlQ

Sometimes choosing yourself means walking away from someone you love. In this honest episode, I share my recent experience of removing someone from my life and making difficult life decisions for personal growth.

Learn when to walk away from someone you love, how to set healthy boundaries, and why ending relationships that don't serve you is an act of self care.

If you're struggling with toxic relationships or need help setting boundaries, this episode is for you.

Video version here:

https://youtu.be/i_DruUSiWJ0

Are you living your life or someone else's script? I was inspired when reading an email from Dan Koe about the concept of personal agency and I'd like to share the uncomfortable realisation that led me to question whose dreams I was actually chasing.If you haven't heard of Dan Koe, I recommend checking him out. He's straight up and provides great value.After years of following other people's blueprints, what I discuss in this video completely shifted my perspective on taking control of your own life and finding authenticity.If you've ever felt like you're just going through the motions or people-pleasing your way through life - this video is for you.

Video version here:

https://youtu.be/AsAW0uPRYew

It's time to get vulnerable and honest about overcoming jealousy, jealousy itself and how it ties back to self-worth, self-reflection and personal growth. Understanding jealousy gives us a new way to look at the associated negative emotions, perhaps in a more positive light. Let's normalise these feelings and learn what our jealousy is really trying to tell us.

Video version here:

https://youtu.be/NyUx7NS0YSI

Why do we focus on one negative comment while ignoring hundreds of positive ones? Your brain's negativity bias is evolutionary survival programming that now works against you. In this episode I'll share 3 practical techniques to overcome negativity: the 5-to-1 rule, "so what" reframing, and negativity timers.Just know that focusing on the negative is normal and it's not something you need to 'fix'. And hopefully some of the techniques in this video can help you out in the moment!

Video version here:

https://youtu.be/CCbZu9AprLg

Here’s how to practice forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) in the city!

Think of this podcast episode as an urban nature guide showing you practical Japanese wellness techniques for stress relief without leaving town.Whether you're looking for nature meditation or mindful walking, this episode will provide realistic urban forest therapy tips that actually work, (based on my own experience living in cities for 20 years).

🌳 What you'll learn

• Forest bathing techniques adapted for city dwellers
• How to find urban green spaces
• Mindfulness practices for city stress relief
• Nature therapy exercises you can do almost anywhere
• Practises to add to you urban wellbeing routine

No wilderness trips required (though do this whenever you can!) - just 15 minutes in your local park!

Video version here:

https://youtu.be/QA4yBW1kT98

Here’s my discreet breathing technique to help manage social anxiety in real-time. Whether you're at a networking event, giving a presentation, or facing an awkward silence, this method will help you stay calm and composed.

Use your breath to influence your nervous system, reduce anxiety and (maybe most importantly) without anyone noticing! Let me know if this works for you in the comments and have a great day!

Video version here:

https://www.youtube.com/@AidanBelizaire

In this episode of The Curious Club, host Aidan Belizaire talks with Sheila Hammond. They explore Sheila's lifelong journey with anxiety and depression, her ‘dichotomy personality’ as both a motorcycle-riding badass and an anxious introvert, and the practical techniques that have helped her thrive.

The conversation covers grounding techniques, EMDR therapy, recognising physical anxiety triggers, the power of self-acceptance, and the transformative question that helps challenge and even stop anxious thoughts. Together they explore how embracing your version of ‘normal’ can lead to a fulfilling life despite mental health challenges.

Find Sheila here:

https://youtube.com/@laughlinesandlifelessons

https://sheilahammond.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:42 Living with Anxiety and Depression

09:14 Grounding Techniques

21:40 Understanding Introversion

27:52 The Simple Question That Stops Anxiety Attacks

29:20 Physical Triggers

32:14 EMDR Therapy

40:19 Self-Talk and Compassion