in this episode, we talk all things dancing with the Amsterdam based bachatera - Liana. with her bubbly energy, Liana tells us the story of how she decided to pursue her career in dancing instead of an office job, the advantages of dancing and talks about the dancing scene in Amsterdam.

we loved sitting down with Liana and touch upon topics such as body image in dancing, inclusivity and control.

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check out Liana on IG @lianasapu

in this episode, attention and decision-making strategist Concetta Cucchiarelli breaks down the science behind productivity, attention and focus.

we explore why training our attention is key, what influences what we focus on, and how distractions are actually vital for our brains. we also discuss how sleep is essential for productivity and bust myths about being "indistractable".

Concetta shares some practical tips to boost focus, improve decision-making, and enhance your overall productivity.

curious to learn more about Concetta and her work? click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

timestamps:

(00:00) welcome back

(02:22) intro guest

(08:30) journey behind Concetta's work

(13:10) how does focus and attention actually work

(22:34) why distractions are vital

(41:46) how does sensitivity to sound and attention change with age

(46:05) factors influencing attention

(50:14) what is the limit of productivity and attention

(1:03:23) tips for higher productivity

(1:51:47) is ADHD actually on the rise

(1:59:09) how does memory work

(2:03:42) Concetta's trying to can

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IG: ⁠⁠@tryingtocan⁠⁠

TikTok: ⁠⁠@tryingtocan⁠

this november, stay tuned for a new season of trying to can podcast! we are excited to discuss new topics that we find relevant in our day-to-day life and, occasionally, bring special guests or do street interviews asking people of Amsterdam what are they trying to can.

for more, check us out @tryingtocan on IG and soon other platforms

in the era of Chat GPT, with the world at our fingertips and all the services just a click away, have the opportunity costs of convenience become too high?

in this trying to can episode we delve into not only the shiny side of convenience but also how we may be sacrificing our resilience, creativity, and problem-solving skills in the pursuit of ease.

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there is a whole ordeal around turning 30.

some of us might feel the pressure of turning 30 and grieve the 20s era - all the parties, dates, university gossips, living with your friends, last minute getaways, gap year, or the perceived freedom aka lack of responsibilities.. while others are excited to be done with their 20s, a period which reminds them of uncertainties, pretending to be someone they are not and trying to can moments.

Angela will share her experience turning 30, how she felt months prior and after that, and answer to the infamous "does turning 30 actually suck?"

with valentine's day around the corner, we're wondering: why reserve surprises for special occasions like christmas, birthdays, or the heavily marketed valentine's day?

with 365 days at your disposal, why not seize every opportunity to express love, gratitude, and appreciation for your loved ones?

so, let's normalize the joy of spontaneous gestures, making every day a celebration of love!

new year, new me?...this time let's break free from waiting for the perfect partner in crime and normalise the joy of solo dates and trips.

in this episode, we explore how these solo adventures can enrich your life, whether you're savoring a meal at a restaurant, immersing yourself in the arts at a theater, or wandering through the streets of your favorite city. feel the freedom that comes from embracing your own company.

happy new year Triers and Go-getters <3

thanks for hanging out with us in 2023 as we get more comfortable with the podcasting world. every listen, share and message means a lot to us!

join us in unwrapping our 2023 and discussing all goals we failed, things we learned and what energised us in 2023.

let's try more, fail more and enjoy 2024 to the fullest!

timestamps:

(00:00) intro

(01:18) the pressure to reflect and set goals

(2:22) the importance of checkin-in

(3:45) what are we the most grateful for

(10:05) the most important lesson learned in 2023

(19:27) what energised us

(23:36) our best decisions

(26:35) what are we still Trying to Can

(27:29) when some goals fail, other succeed

(29:00) JOY as the supreme goal

(35:30) did we achieve our goals?

(40:30) adding behavioural goals instead of material goals

(41:26) reflecting on each other

(44:50) tips for reflecting and goal setting

we all have received gifts that ended up collecting dust, or being gifted.. or just sold (shhh)

it's the never ending story for holiday gifting, birthday or any other occasion. some of us got the itchy pyjama, others - the cookbooks that was never cooked from, or the jewellery that might find a new home.

in this episode, we discuss the alternative to gifting random things to people we think we know, and attempt normalising asking "what do you want as a gift?"

there are so many situations when we catch ourselves caring about what other people think and let it affect our life and our choices.

in this trying to can episode, we try to dig out the "why" behind it: is it the fear of being judged or is it something else that prevents us from doing whatever and be whoever?

we also share our personal stories and why, at times, we did not dare to be judged.

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