The Self Help Podcast

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Racists hey? What can we say? Not a great thing to be known as, really. Still, there is hope right? Can racism be ‘fixed'? Let's have a talk…

Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

• Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode
• The history of racism
• Reformed White Supremacists
• Stewart Lee takes aim at UKIP's Paul Nuttall

• Sean found some advice from Monster.com
• Ed really recommends that PBS link

We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

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Networking is a key tool for those in business – you can send emails and cold call people till you're blue in the face, but nothing beats the experience of getting to know people and asking how you can help them. Sean and Ed have plenty of experience in this field. Let's have a chat…

Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

• Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode
• The power of networking
• Secrets from the networking pros

• Sean found some advice from Monster.com
• Ed heartily recommended Networx – friendly business networking for those in Wirral, Chester and North Wales

We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

• Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
• Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
• Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
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The world lost Mia Austin this week. Mia's life took a tragic turn when she was just 21 years of age but, despite this, Mia and her family made the most of everything they had. What can we learn from Mia and how can we gain perspective on our lives and our place in the universe?

Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

• Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode
• Mountains for Mia
• Mia wrote a book and you can learn all about it here
• 3 ways to gain perspective
• Some thoughts on stoicism and practical tips

Resource of the Week

• Sean talked about the need for us to develop a living will
• Ed really thinks you should read In the Blink of an Eye: The Story of Mia Austin and Her Triumph over Locked-In Syndrome

We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

• Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
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Sean has been looking at some research that suggests people with a higher IQ live longer. Why might this be? Do we have much say over our intelligence or can we game the system and live longer?

Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

• Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode
• Smart people live longer
• More of the same… but from the BMJ!
• Foods that help you live longer

Resource of the Week

• Sean says READ… anything!
• Ed was looking at the Bulletproof empire of products

We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

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What does good leadership look like? What does it mean? Are YOU a good leader? This week, Sean and Ed discuss what it takes to use the power we all have…

Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

• Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode
• 10 qualities of a good leader

Resource of the Week

• Sean enjoyed this blog post of leadership
• Ed found this whole section on the TED website dedicated to notes and videos on leadership

We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

• Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
• Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
• Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
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It's raining. A lot. Everyone is talking about it (it's what we do in the UK). Can we be happy when it rains or are we programmed to be glum and miserable? Let's find out!

Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

• Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode
• 5 ways to stay happy on a rainy day
• How to stay positive on a rainy day

Resource of the Week

• Sean wants you to know how to build an ark
• Ed remembered the movie Noah

We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

• Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
• Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
• Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
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Last week we let Sean talk about a particular day in his life played out. This week, it was Ed's turn! A Dad, a hubby, a self employed designer and a thinker, he has quite a busy little life. Let's find out what a day looks like for him…

Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

• Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode
• Check out Ed's client Hyperion Executive Search
• Ed has setup Rethink Now CIC
• Waltham Forest Mini Holland scheme – could this work for your town?

Resource of the Week

• Sean mentioned an old classic – The Four Hour Work Week
• Ed has read an outstanding book called The Boys in the Boat

We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

• Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
• Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
• Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
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A special episode this week as we take a journey into the life of a psychotherapist. What is Sean's routine? How many people does he tend to deal with on an (admittedly super-busy) day? All that and more this week…

Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

• Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode

We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

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How good are you at shutting down? At living in the moment? At not reaching for your phone whenever there's a gap in the conversation? A lot of us are mega-busy but, like all habits, this can be changed. Let's talk about… nothing.

Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

• Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode
• Article on psychology.com that is worth a read
• An even better one on Zen Habits

• Sean mentioned Eat, Pray, Love – great movie
• Ed mentioned Super Mario Odyssey on the Nintendo Switch – great game!

We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

• Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
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We Brits are famously poor at showing our emotions, but why is that? Does our defensive tactic work or is it just storing up issues that we'll have to deal with later on? Let's dive in…

Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

• Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode
• Mental Health Awareness Week
• 10 reasons you can't say how you feel
• Why you shouldn't bury your feelings
• How to get better at expressing emotions

• Sean found this fascinating article that looks at the structure of tears
• Ed remembered Inside Out

We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

• Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
• Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
• Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
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