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Welcome to 'The Much Better You' podcast - episode 45: Connect and Be Kind.

In this sledgehammer of an episode, we look at the often unspoken about epidemic that is chronic loneliness, which negatively impacts all physiological and psychological markers plus causes at least as many deaths globally as smoking does.

We will look at what causes it and at the simple strategies that may be used to overcome it.

If nothing else, please remember that rather than proving you’re unlikeable or failing at life, loneliness is a signal, like hunger, pain or the beeping smoke alarm we spoke about in the stress EPISODE. 

It’s your system saying: “Something in my connection setup needs adjusting.” That’s it. 

Let's end loneliness together!

(**WARNING episode contains AI plotting, Rocky IV montage music and a whole load of helpful shit**)

Episode original music 'I don't know why (mainly piano)' and 'It'll be fine (the power)' by RomanoIsSolo, available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and all the other digital music platforms.

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CIAO :) x

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Welcome to Episode 44 of - The Much Better You - podcast: Are You Sitting Uncomfortably?

In this swashbuckling episode we explore how discomfort has been engineered out of so many aspects of our lives, how our wellbeing and resilience is suffering as a result, and why + how we should re-introduce some discomfort/stress back into our lives!

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The Discomfort Taster Menu (as per episode)

Choose one item from each column, 3–5 days per week.

A) Body discomfort (safe, controlled)

Pick one:

• End your shower with 30 seconds of cold.
• Take stairs instead of lifts (as a rule).
• Walk in bad weather anyway (not a thunderstorm, nutter)
• Do 10 minutes of movement even when you “can’t be bothered.”
• Sleep with the room slightly cooler.
• Do a short strength session (even push-ups against a wall counts).

THIS works because your nervous system learns “I can tolerate this,” which generalises.

B) Social discomfort (confidence upgrade)

Pick one:

• Say the honest thing you’re avoiding (kindly).
• Ask for something you want (and survive the no).
• Share your work publicly (even if imperfect).
• Make the phone call instead of texting.
• Give a compliment without being weird about it.
• Do something mildly embarrassing on purpose (safe contexts only).

This works because it breaks fear of judgement, which runs half of human anxiety.

C) Mind discomfort (stop outsourcing your brain)

Pick one:

• Sit in silence for 5 minutes. No phone, podcast or no “productivity.”
• Do the boring admin task you’ve avoided for weeks.
• Read something challenging for 10 minutes.
• Journal one uncomfortable truth.
• Do the “one hard thing” first thing in the day.

This works because it trains focus and reduces avoidance loops.

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**WARNING: Episode contains background noise inc. AI munching, horror movies, main roads and the Mrs**

Episode original music 'I don't know why (mainly piano) by RomanoIsSolo and 'Quiet Life' by LEIKA - other LEIKA and RomanoIsSolo songs available on Spotify, Apple or Amazon Music.

Enjoy!

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Welcome to Episode 43 of The Much Better You podcast - entitled: Forgive For You (part II).

In this second half of this principle, we look at the simple forgiveness strategies essential to wellbeing and happiness.

Forgiveness is not weakness. It is stress management at the highest level because you're letting go of the hot coal.
 
And remember: You do not forgive for them. You forgive because your body deserves peace more than your ego deserves punishment.

Enjoy!

(Warning: potential pub fight included)

Episode music 'I don't know why' by RomanoIsSolo (other songs available on Spotify, Amazon music and Apple music by searching 'RomanoIsSolo')

And btw - you do NOT wanna miss next week's episode 44 which is proper uncomfortable!

:)

x

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Welcome to Episode 42 of The Much Better You podcast - entitled: Forgive For You (part I)

In this highly personal episode, we look at why non-forgiveness and revenge are so normal, logical and deeply ingrained in our wiring...yet so destructive to both physical and mental wellbeing.

I will talk about the challenging circumstances surrounding my dad's death and we will also look at some research by Drs Gabor Mate' and Rangan Chatterjee to name but a few explaining why forgiveness is so important.

This episode contains some unexpected truths, and tees up the next episode (part II) perfectly where we will look at how go get all counterintuitive and forgive regardless.

Remember - Forgiveness is for you, not them.

(**WARNING - episode contains some loud AI chewing and jazz piano. On a more serious note, some listeners may find parts of this episode upsetting**)

Episode music - 'I don't know why (piano)' and 'A song for Alex' - by RomanoIsSolo. Other RomanoIsSolo songs available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, or wherever.

Enjoy :) 

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Welcome to Episode 41 of The Much Better You - podcast - Go With The Flow!

In this action-packed episode, we learn why quick acceptance is often the best ticket in town for your mental health, why 'good' or 'bad' are just human-labels for stuff when reality is really neutral, and why Robert De Niro would never have won the best actor Oscar for Raging Bull had I never crossed a road in Whetstone with my mum in 1978.

(WARNING: do not listen til the very end - AI's intentions are clearly questionable!)

Episode music 'I don't know why (piano)' and 'Heighties' by RomanoIsSolo - check my other stuff out on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music or wherever innit.

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"I can assure you, dear Watson, there's no other podcast quite like it"

- S. Holmes

Welcome to Episode 40 of 'The Much Better You' podcast - Don't Be A Dope.

In this fun-packed, high-impact, slam donut dunkin' episode we explore why fast dopamine is bad and slow dopamine is where it's at!

Yet the world around us didn't get the memo, innit, so we're being blasted with fast, low effort dopamine which sucks the pleasure out of most other aspects of our lives! 

Yeah, I know, shiiiit!

Well, we ain't gonna stand for it! 

This episode will show you how to redress the balance and re-introduce sustainable joy and productivity back into your life.

(WARNING: contains AI outbursts, terrible impersonations and podcast tampering. Be sure to listen right til the very end)

Episode music 'I don't know why (piano)' and 'Margarita' by RomanoIsSolo...with the latter song also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, blah blah blah. 

Please share this podcast with everyone you know.

Thank you ever so much for stopping by.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Enjoy! :)

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***PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THE VERY END - contains off the record conversations that should never have made the final cut!***

What do Will Smith, Boris Johnson and James Cagney all have in common?

Well, they all appear in episode 39 of The Much Better You podcast - Manage Your Ego... with particular emphasis on Will Smith's Oscar night antics!

Ego can be your best friend or your worst enemy if you don't manage it properly - for it has infiltrated almost every corner of our thinking, and it would very much like us to believe there’s nothing beyond our thoughts.

Given that most of us mistake ourselves for our thoughts, rather than the observer of them…good luck trying to outsmart it.

But, fear not, The Much Better You will talk about how we may best put our ego back in its box through a series of self-help strategies including some surprising ones!

Enjoy!

WARNING: - AI cheekiness + did we mention to not listen to the very end?!
 

Episode Music 'I don't know why (piano)' and 'Very, Very Good' (Spaghetti Western) by RomanoIsSolo. All intro and outro music is original.

Thanks for stopping by - I really appreciate you :) x

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Welcome to Episode 38 of The Much Better You podcast.

In this episode - entitled "Care Less" we talk about:

How Buzz Aldrin was reportedly more hung up on being second, rather than celebrating the fact that he had WALKED ON THE F***ING MOON.

How you may be massively wealthy or have a great life on paper and still feel vaguely anxious, behind, or not enough - purely because your mind is measuring itself against other people’s highlight reels.

And how the less your happiness depends on what other people think, have, earn, or approve of, the more peaceful and effective your life becomes.

(WARNING: contains life-improving strategies + do not listen to the very end!)

Episode music 'I don't know why (piano) by RomanoIsSolo and 'Last night I dreamt (zombie cappuccino mix)' by Lina and RomanoIsSolo.

Enjoy :) x

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You wouldn’t drink from a muddy puddle next to a motorway and call it “being informed about hydration”. 

Yet millions of people do the psychological equivalent every day by mainlining the news and wondering why they feel anxious, angry, pessimistic, and exhausted.

In this Episode 37 of The Much Better You - Turn Off The News (and Why Advertising Sucks) we explore why happiness is terrible for the economy, and so why the news and advertising are designed to sell you anxiety! 

We explore how this machine works, why the world is actually a much better place than it's ever been (spoiler alert) and what you can do to disconnect from all this shit without becoming a self-righteous hermit-wanker.

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Warning - contains a speech-impediment AI hate crime plus a counter-cultural punch!

Chop chop: The Much Better You is waiting.

Original episode music "I don't know why (piano)" and "SHWN (6)" by RomanoIsSolo.

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(hi mum x)

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In a world that's desperately trying to hijack your attention...

...this one's for you:

Welcome to Episode 36 of The Much Better You Podcast - Spam Filter Your Brain.

Because not every thought deserves believing. 

Not every headline deserves your anxiety.

And not every miserable sod deserves to live rent free inside your head.

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Your email has a spam filter.

Your brain doesn't... until now that is.

Time to unsubscribe and hit delete.

The Much Better You is waiting.

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(Warning - contains two AI meltdowns and - unlike the rest of the internet - unpaid ads)

Episode music 'I Don't Know Why (piano)' and 'Into The Night (Attenborough)' by RomanoIsSolo.

Enjoy!

X

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