Too Old For This Sh*t

Abby went from being terrible at relationships to being great at them. She’s a psychologist who believes a leopard can change their spots and as a recovering heroin addict, she knows what she’s talking about.

We cover:

- We’re as happy as our relationship.

- To be good at relationships takes skills you're not born with but you can learn those skills. 

- We’re mostly competing for attention and time - turning relationship into work:

“You have to pull your weight.”

“You have to take this off my plate.”

“You have to do your fair share.”

- Being correct or effective: Which would you choose to have a more peaceful relationship?

- Competing over Sex, Chores and Money, and what questions to ask your partner to help resolve it & how to reframe you perspective.

- Abby’s method of: don’t S.A.C. your relationship, instead ask questions.

Mentioned in this episode: The work of Timothy Wilson 

Find Abby https://abbymedcalf.com/   

Music by Peter Walsingham

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What led to the death of 3 individuals seeking to better their life and looking for enlightenment at a James Arthur Ray 5-day event?

Ray was made famous by the movie The Secret and being featured several times on the Oprah Winfrey show.

Together with Kirby Brown’s mother Ginny, a licensed clinical social worker and her sister Jean, we discuss the perfect storm that led to that tragedy, their mission to stop it from ever happening to anyone else and how self-help can be done safely. 

We cover:

+ How strong minded people can fall victim to the self-help industry.

+ Tools and dirty tactics used by the self-help industry.

+ What may have contributed to James Ray’s situation. 

+ How to not collapse after grief. 

+ The legal system is not yet equipped to advocate for the families of [Self-help gone wrong] victims.

+ How to find self-help organisations that have pledged to do no harm and signed [The Promise].

+ What has changed for them in how they perceive life after Kirby’s passing. 

*Content note: this episode contains sensitive content, discretion is advised*

Mentioned in this episode: Guru: The Dark Side of Enlightenment podcast 

You can find Seek Safely at: https://www.seeksafely.org/  

The list of red flags: https://www.seeksafely.org/consumers/ 

The book https://www.seeksafely.org/this-sweet-life-book/ 

Social @seeksafely  

Music by Peter Walsingham

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If you have been affected and need to talk to someone below are some helplines:

UK:

• https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/ 

Europe:

• https://www.mhe-sme.org/library/helplines/ 

USA: 

• American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
• Suicide and Depression Awareness for Student
• NAMI Resources on Suicide Prevention
• NAMI Resources on Suicide Risk
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273- 8255
• Crisis Textline - Text HOME to 741741

From Venezuela to Harvard Law school, Maria left a 6 figure corporate job to work in the arts. She believes there are no starving artists and shares how that myth came about. 

From starting a business to being an entrepreneur as an employee, we share our thoughts and widely different experiences on following our passions. Enjoy!

Find Maria: https://www.mariabrito.com/   

Music by Peter Walsingham

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How do we revive our libido & desires for ourselves and our partner(s)?

Dr Tara, professor of relational and sexual communication & award-winning researcher went from sexually anxious to sexually confident. Today, Dr Tara shares how to get your juices flowing again & feel good sexually. 

We cover:

+ Myths around sex.

+ What is sexual confidence and how to get there.

+ How to give sexual feedback to a defensive partner.

+ Being aroused and having great sex are two different things.

+ Guided sexual meditations.

+ Sexual affirmations.

+ Intrusive thoughts interrupting arousal.

Find Tara at https://www.luvbites.co/  & social: luvbites

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From Cirque du Soleil to big corporate America, Jay has helped leaders and team members undo terrible behaviour and resolve toxic environments.  

In this episode we dive into how-to speak up at work when a boss crosses a line & in return how bosses can better deal with conflicts.  

From sharing great stories to how-to formulas, Jay gives us plenty to think about! 

Jay Guilford is the founder Coworks Lead and can be found at: http://www.coworkslead.com

Music by Peter Walsingham

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How do you reduce or remove alcohol if you're known as the party girl or just used to have a drink after work as a ritual to cut off your work day? Sarah’s been there, done that and now helps others change their relationship to alcohol, without shame or guilt. 

She shares her thoughts on: 

+ National Alcohol guidelines.

+ Not needing to hit rock bottom to make a change.

+ What on earth do you order at the bar if it’s not alcohol.

+ How and why you don’t need to justify your choices to anyone. 

Find Sarah at https://drinklesslivebetter.com  & Social @drinklesslivebetter

Music by Peter Walsingham

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James Preece a professional dating coach based in London shares his insights on how to lift your online profile to attract better matches not and to that end he reviews mine…

We also go over:

// How to avoid typical online dating traps.

// A quick fiery round of yes/no answers to some more typical dating questions.

// Some great conversation starters so your first date doesn’t sound like an interview.

Find James at: https://www.jamespreece.com & Insta @jamespreececoach 

Music by Peter Walsingham

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BIG THANK YOUsssss + today, I share some more behind the scenes of producing a podcast, namely the 6 automations all podcasters need - there are more but for today, I’ll keep to 6 😉- you’d be surprised how many seasoned podcasters aren’t implementing these! You can hear it first-hand when I’m a guest on other podcasts to talk on all things production.

Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season!

Music by Peter Walsingham

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Today, I share some behind the scenes of producing a podcast, namely the 4 common mistakes I see many podcasters make with their guests - there are more but today, I’ll keep it to 4 😉!

And also, an update on what happened at work….

And a big thank you to YOU!

Music by Peter Walsingham

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Today with Isabella Beham, Matchmaker and Love Recruiter, we talk about the difference between being bad and being wild. This conversation took me places I didn’t expect and I absolutely loved it.

We cover: 

+ Disobedient men and women vs the bad rebellious ones.

+ The dark side of spirituality. 

+ Confusing people pleasing with sex positivity. 

+ And how there is no toxic masculinity, only an unevolved one.

Find Isabella on insta @issyliving/ & http://issyliving.co/ 

Music by Peter Walsingham

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