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Welcome to Part 1:8 of a series of shows focused on the hidden factors behind human behaviour.

In order to achieve our own goals. It is important that we able to reflect without bias on our own behaviours and emotions, seeking to understand its root cause and how to overcome them. All too often people fail to reach their optimum potential because they are stuck in a loop of limiting emotions that drives non-productive/constructive behaviours.

Equally, to become better communicators, it is vital we pay heightened attention to the signals a person is displaying as these can reveal their underlying emotions and processes to manage them.

In this show we unpack the lowest level of emotion which shame. This emotion is rarely discussed, as the people tend prioritise other high-profile states of emotions such as Anxiety, Depression and Anger. To support this series, we shall be inviting guests’ speakers to delve deeper on the subject to help you to support yourself or others seeking to overcome their emotions:

1. Shame

Shame is an unpleasant self-conscious emotion typically associated with a negative evaluation of the self; withdrawal motivations; and feelings of distress, exposure, mistrust, powerlessness, and worthlessness.

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As part of a Stress Awareness Month, Marteka Swaby takes over show to share a special LIVE BAME Mental Health Panel Discussion – Challenging Stigma

Day 22 - Reinforce, Energise & Focus Stress Awareness - Panel Discussion with Marteka Swaby, Eduardo Da Costa & Douglas Hamandishe 

Eduardo Da Costa, Art Curator & Mental Health Advocate. Sharing his personal experiences. Marteka has over 15 years experience improving emotional wellbeing through coaching, consulting and mentoring. She is an expert in mental health and is curating health & wellbeing programmes for individuals, teams and organisations. She has worked in one of the UK's largest NHS Mental Health Trusts. And practices as a Psychotherapist, specialising in compulsive & emotional eating disorders.

Covid-19 has the potential to increase discrimination for vulnerable communities, particularly where there is existing discrimination. To understand why BAME communities are 20% more likely than their white counter-parts to experience psychological distress We explore cultural nuances to challenge the stigma of mental health In BAME communities, sharing some coping strategies or actions we can implement: - Creating different narratives across different systems - The role of discrimination within the treatment disparity - Mass Media stereotypes & vulnerability perceptions - Top 5 Actions or coping strategies

This is a real eye opening show with great insights, focusing not only on the challenges face BAME communities but also on the solutions.

Thank you Marteka for allowing me to share this discussion. 

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Dr Cyrus Abbasian (Consultant Psychiatrist) is well placed discuss the social economic challenges and the far-reaching consequences beyond the spread of the COVID-19 disease itself. Dr Abbasian opens the lid on the how healthcare workers are managing their own health and wellbeing, the shortage of PPE, ventilators, and a spike in deaths taking its toll. As well as the current state of services/teams inpatient and community; never has there been a time where integrated/coordinated care has been so important.

Dr Abbasian has a been putting out great content his YouTube channel ‘From the Couch’ check it out to stay informed, it was a great privilege having him on the show to share his insights and we look forward to more collaborations in the future.

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We would let to extend a massive Thank You to All HealthCare workers putting themselves at risk to care for others. You shall never be forgotten!

Thank you for listening to this one. This is special – Stay Safe - Stay at Home – Protect the Health Service

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We all from time to time wonder into hidden treasure troves of our minds where we tell and retell stories of past events, present challenges, imaged or real future battles yet to be fought and overcome. These stories we tell follow the Hero’s journey structure as defined by academic Joseph Campbell in 1949.

This is the theme of today’s exclusive Interview with with Amazon Bestselling Author Stephen R. Marriot, as he shares his own person journey of inner discovery walking The  Santiago de Compostela, known in English as the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrims' ways or pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition has it that the remains of the saint are buried. 

Stephen R. Marriott is a bestselling independent author and traveller. He grew up in Portishead in the West Country of England. Although just a small-town boy at heart he has worked in stockbroking in the City of London and has visited 50+ countries. His writing career began in 2012 when seeking adventure, he took a very long walk across Spain and subsequently discovered his creative spirit.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we go deep into his creative process, his values and beliefs and life challenges. Stephen drops loads of gems that will definitely leave you feeling motivated and inspired as only a author is capable of doing.

Thanks Stephen (Atomic Mic Drop) Marriot, I look forward to catching up with you again!

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Easter Sunday is the culmination of Holy Week for Christians all over the world, as it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is one that proves the greatest Joy. We on behalf of The Mic Drop Club we would like to wish all Christians a very Happy Easter. However, the Christian faith just like any other religion, industry or institution is not immune to the effects of COVID-19 e.g. lockdowns = empty churches & auditoriums

In today’s episode, we discuss, “Will The Coronavirus Break Religion As We Know It?” as we welcome back co-host Ndjingo who is currently taking precautionary measures to self-isolate after being exposed to a patient with suspected COVID-19. 

Ndjingo being a practising Christian shares insight into how Churches are responding to the outbreak with the help of technology, faith and willingness to adapt. 

This is an enlightening conversation you do not want to miss!

Ndjingo’s Special Easter Message:

Happy Easter is to all the Christians who are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ today.

May this be a time of reflection and action in terms of bettering your relationship with Jesus Christ moving forward.  

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With the world becoming more and more uncertain and grappling to take control back control following the COVID-19 outbreak, I’ve been supremely fortunate to catch up with Richard Reid thanks to the wonders of technology to bring to you episode 39 How to appease the Reptilian brain to overcome change.

“Self-awareness gives you the power to take back control and ultimately make better choices in real-time.” - Richard Reid  

Richard Reid is a CEO and Founder of Pinnacle Wellbeing Services group of companies (based in UK and Isle of Man) - Keynote speaker on topics such as Psychological Resilience, Trauma, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Workplace Wellbeing, Leadership, Charisma and Collaborative Sales. 

He is the author of ‘Cure Your Phobia in 24 Hours’ and a presenter with Penguin Living. Containing proven techniques to help you overcome any phobia in 24hours. Richard is no stranger to media appearances on radio and television: including as one of the expert psychologists for Sky 1’s series ‘Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures’. 

Also, Richard has contributed and written several leading publications. Richard provides psychotherapy to high-net-worth individuals and top performers within business, sport and entertainment along with consultative services.

Starting with understanding the nature of our primitive reptilian brains along with techniques to go from safety and survival mode to developing heightened self-awareness to take back control and ultimately make better choices in real-time. Richard being the expert coach deliveries bit size nuggets of wisdom to help us better understand the process for building reliance and not taking it for granted as it is a finite resource, understanding what we to do to replenish it is a complete game-changer. 

Richard encourages us to focus on the positive and not to take moments for granted, any paying heightened attention to where you place your focus.

Other themes discussed:

• Dealing with compliments and criticisms.

Sit back, tune in and engage and let Richard take you on a journey of self-discovery and mastery to enable you to thrive in these most uncertain times.

“It takes 3 positives to counter 1 negative thought” 

Thank you, Richard, for helping us to not only just live life but to make life BOOM!

Book Recommendations

Man’s search for meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

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In the show today we will be discussing

·       The virus in Zimbabwe- when was the first case diagnosed

·       What has been the government’s response

·       How many cases has been noted and or death’s since have been recorded in Zimbabwe. So far there has been one well known case of Zororo Makamba but bound to be a lot more.

·       The lack of resources in the country such as PPE for our doctors and nurses

·       We will also look at the recent viral video about how doctors in France spoke about testing the Covid-19 and the ethics of this in this day and age

·       Finally from the Zim Nurses Association we also send the message to all those back home, that this a serious pandemic, please respect the provided instructions to STAY AT HOME AND WASH YOUR HANDS

·       Links, www.zimnursesassociation.co.uk

I managed to catch up with Kevin using the wonders of technology to bring you this episode of The Mic Drop Club focusing on the worldwide Rampant surge in Domestic Violence from COVID-19 Isolation. We joined forces to raise awareness and support victims of abuse by equipping them with the tools to regain their confidence, pride, self-esteem and ultimately take back control of their lives.

Kevin is a long-time friend and founder of Kevin Dwyer of 1 Inspirational Step that provides Life Coaching, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching and Public Speaking. His journey is truly amazing and shall be covered in future shows.

As we continue to be firmly in the grip of the Corona Virus pandemic Experts are warning of a sharp spike in cases of domestic violence and child abuse.  

 About one in four women and one in seven men have experienced severe physical violence from an intimate partner, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Adriana Mello, a Rio de Janeiro judge specialising in domestic violence reports a rise of 40% or 50% in Domestic Violence, and there was already really big demand.

This is the hidden by-product from working at home which many people are currently coming to terms with. This unlike the Corona Virus is a different type of disaster of the humankind – the kind that has its origins in psychosocial factors that include poverty, high expressed emotions, poor education, lack of opportunity, stress, poor mental and physical wellbeing and crime etc.  

Governments around the globe are trying to control the spread of the virus and this has provided fertile ground for abusers to exploit their victims by applying their version of lockdowns – quarantines. With nowhere to go the vulnerable especially children are at increased risk and must be supported.

We discuss the importance of understanding the root of your WHY as it relates to your relationship values, beliefs and principles. This is so important to reframing GOALS needed to break free from the abusive relationship.

 We explore various books, audible books and technology to gain knowledge through other people’s experiences so you can also make the right choices and stay connected to support networks. “That's the thing abusers want, to be isolated at home with their victim and cut them off from any supports”

 As in so many cases of domestic abuse, children are often caught in the middle and can be the focus of abuse, we discuss How you can support and keep them safe. (Always contact the emergency services if you are at risk of abuse!)

 We explore how peoples limiting beliefs can negatively impact on their ability to choose suitable partners.

 We expose the Abuser Achilles heel – their desire to take away your power and control you because that is exactly what they have failed to master within themselves. “Abuse is about power and control,”

We officially launch #squeakaloud for anyone that going through or supporting someone that is a victim of abuse. Use the #squeakaloud to show your support and raise awareness across all your social media. We are looking to collaborate with people/organisations and charities to help support victims of abuse.

It is far better to squeak, even if your voice shakes, you shall eventually be heard and get the support you deserve. With enough people squeaking the noise will be so loud it will warrant Government intervention offering better Support Lines, Educational Programmes, Outreach Services, Places for Safety and Stronger custodial sentences for perpetrators of violence.

Plus, so much more.

As you can imagine this is a weighty topic that requires more time and expert input from all sides to do it justice. Kevin and I merely scratched the surface and shall be continuing the series. If you would have been touched by this episode and want to contribute your views or be a guest, then please reach out on the details below.

Thanks, Kevin, for your valued contribution continue to make life Boom!

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Welcome to another show, hope you along with your love ones are safe indoors.

As we move into another week confined to our homes, I thought it only fitting to keep you pumped up, focused and inspired. This is a transitional period and some people struggle with change, however this change is like no other as we all have no idea how long this virus outbreak is going to last including how many people it shall be affected. 

So in this shortened show, let me just remind you that you are not alone and share these quick tips for thriving in the home.

Tips

1) Quickly form new habits and routines, if you are used to waking up early for work then continue to do so.

2) Organise your environment so it supports home working

3) Take regular breaks throughout the day

4) Let your family know how they can support you in this process

5) Don't neglect your family

6) Have patience, with peoples movements restricted tempers can flair so its important to give people space. Not every argument is worth the price in winning, remember you will have to live with the loser! 

7) Read if you can, Be Read to (Audio Books) either way focus on learning and reading uplifting books

8) Exercise 

9) Avoid comfort eating

10) Connect with colleagues, friends and family on a regular basis

Stay safe out there!

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Has Corona Virus (COVID-19) Destroyed your Goals? Here’s How to Win

Welcome to another episode of The Mic Drop Club Scrambled Thoughts Session. Were we discuss anything and everything that comes to mind, no script and no hidden agenda, just motivation in its purest form. Free-flowing, raw and spontaneous!

Today we ask the simple question has Corona Virus Destroyed your Goals? Or is it yet another excuse of deferred effort, focus, confidence and lack of belief?

We as always keep it 100% with you, as partners in this digital creation. Together let’s strive to motivate each other, uplift each other to reach heights once perceived out of reach.