Virgin Active Minds

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Virgin Active Minds episodes

June 10, 2022Part 1 of 2: How I Work with Dr Amantha Imber
Do you get excited to wake up on Monday morning for your work week? It's more important than you think! In this episode, Mark discusses the workplace with Dr Amantha Imber, an organisational psychologist and podcast host of the #1 business podcast, How I Work. From your workplace health to your ideal work environment, Dr Amantha brings a wealth of knowledge about the importance of how you can work more effectively to find success and better mental health on the clock.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
A deep dive into the habits, strategies of rituals of the most successful people today.

Getting to know yourself and your chronotype to achieve better results in the workplace.

Methods to achieve deep-focused work in the age of digital distraction.
Our favourite quotable moment:
“Success - for me, is having a big impact, but also - feeling joyous about work and feeling excited for Monday.” - Dr Amantha Imber (8:20)
Resources:
Inventium’s website
How I Work podcast
Amantha’s LinkedIn
Amantha’s instagram
Amantha’s twitter
What Is Your Chronotype Quiz
Time Wise Book
*This is part 1 of a two-part series. Once released, you will find Part 2 in our list of episodes right next to this one.
27 min
June 10, 2022 Theory of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation with Dr Amantha Imber
Check out a two-minute sneak peek of this episode with Dr Amantha Imber, as she and Mark discuss the theory of extrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation in the workplace.
You can find the full episode with Dr Amantha about autonomy, mastery and connection in your career, available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
Thanks for listening.
2 min
June 03, 2022Part 2 of 2: Momento Mori Learning to Live by Remembering to Die with D.S. Moss
This is part 2 of 2 of the two-part series with Podcast host and Humanist Chaplain D.S. Moss. You will find Part 1 in our list of episodes.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
Why death should, in fact, be a dinner conversation topic.

An exploration of our dysfunctional relationship with consumption and how becoming aware of finitude can help.

A deep dive into the lessons D.S. Moss learned from people on their deathbeds and what lessons we can take to live a more purpose-driven life.
Our favourite quotable moment:
“There is fruit that will bear when one actually accepts the concept of finitude…With that acceptance of finitude, it allows you to be in it with both feet. Fully aware in that moment where you can make it count.” - D.S. Moss (27:21)
Resources:
Instagram @remembertodie
Spotify Podcast
Apple Podcasts
Disclaimer: The following episode contains topics regarding death, religion and some drug references. The views, information, or opinions expressed during the episode are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent Virgin Active and its employees.
31 min
May 27, 2022Part 1 of 2: Momento Mori Learning to Live by Remembering to Die with D.S. Moss
Death may not be a topic you regularly bring up at the dinner table, but maybe it's okay for it to be. In this fascinating episode, Mark sits down with Podcast host and Humanist Chaplain D.S. Moss, to cover the topic of death whilst on the search for the meaning of life. D.S. Moss is the host of the #1 Podcast Adventures of Memento Mori, a popular podcast that explores the many facets of mortality. Explore the science, philosophy, spirituality, logistics and religion of death alongside Mark and D.S. Moss to walk away with a better understanding and acceptance of a topic that helps connect us to our humanity.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
Why death should, in fact, be a dinner conversation topic.

An exploration of our dysfunctional relationship with consumption and how becoming aware of finitude can help.

A deep dive into the lessons D.S. Moss learned from people on their deathbeds and what lessons we can take to live a more purpose-driven life.
Our favourite quotable moment:
"If you are able to come to terms with your own impermanence then, by default, that would enable you to live a more meaningful life." - D.S. Moss (33:22)
Resources:
Instagram @remembertodie
Spotify Podcast
Apple Podcasts
Disclaimer: The following episode contains topics regarding death, religion and some drug references. The views, information, or opinions expressed during the episode are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent Virgin Active and its employees.
*This is part 1 of a two-part series. Once released, you will find Part 2 in our list of episodes right next to this one.
41 min
May 27, 2022 Accepting Finitude with D.S. Moss
Check out a two-minute sneak peek of this episode with D.S. Moss, as he and Mark discuss the fascinating topic of death in the search for the meaning of life.
You can find the full episode in our list of episodes, available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
Thanks for listening.
2 min
May 20, 2022Part 2 of 2: Learning to Thrive with Mandy Dante from Flourish Girl
This is part 2 of 2 of the two-part series with Mandy Dante of Flourish Girl. You will find Part 1 in our list of episodes.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
How important it is to provide teenage girls and young women with safe spaces to feel comfortable talking openly and authentically.

Issues young women face including stress, anxiety and mental health issues.

How to connect with and empower the teenage girl in your life.
Our favourite quotable moment:
“Be patient. Every girl is going to be different. Some girls open up quickly and some take time. They have their way of communicating. But the biggest thing is that you’re consistently showing up and checking in.” – Mandy Dante (28:08)
Resources:
Flourish Girl Website
Flourish Girl Instagram
Mandy Dante Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
39 min
May 13, 2022Part 1 of 2: Learning to Thrive with Mandy Dante from Flourish Girl
Help the young women in your life to thrive from Founder and CEO of Flourish Girl, Mandy Dante. In this conversation, Mandy and Mark talk about the many challenges teenage girls face in today's complex world: body image issues, anxiety, stress, and fitting in. Mandy also shares what we can do to help young girls feel connected to their social groups and communities so that young women feel seen and heard.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
How important it is to provide teenage girls and young women with safe spaces to feel comfortable talking openly and authentically.

Issues young women face including stress, anxiety and mental health issues.

How to connect with and empower the teenage girl in your life.
Our favourite quotable moment:
“It’s so important that we really do empower the young women in our lives because one thing I’ve noticed, after working with nearly 7,000 teenage girls is, it’s like we’ve become masters with suppressing what we’re actually feeling; or just feeling like we need to have it all together.” – Mandy Dante (17:34)
Resources:
Flourish Girl Website
Flourish Girl Instagram
Mandy Dante Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
*This is part 1 of a two-part series. Once released, you will find Part 2 in our list of episodes right next to this one.
29 min
May 13, 2022 Showing Up Authentically with Mandy Dante from Flourish Girl
Check out a one-minute sneak peek of this episode with Mandy Dante, as she and Mark discuss how we can help young women move beyond insecurities and into adulthood to thrive.
You can find the full episode here or in our list of episodes, available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
Thanks for listening.
1 min
May 06, 2022Part 2 of 2: Emotional Intelligence with Claudine Chicheportiche
This is part 2 of 2 of the two-part series with EQ expert Claudine Chicheportiche. You will find Part 1 in our list of episodes.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
Mindset by Design: consciously crafting how you think, what you believe, and ‘un-learning’ social conditioning or inherited belief systems.

Emotional Intelligence - also known as EQ - as a skill that can be learned and continuously improved.

How to increase consciousness, self-awareness and create a more still mind.
Our favourite quotable moment:
“If we look at the nature of the world, it is adapting so radically, it’s absolutely critical that we have a flexible mindset that can adapt with our environment.” - Claudine Chicheportiche (43:07)
Resources:
Join The Reset: https://www.claudinechi.com/reset
48 min
April 29, 2022Part 1 of 2: Emotional Intelligence with Claudine Chicheportiche
Learn about your emotional intelligence and mindset to find harmony and joy in everything that you do. In this episode, Claudine Chicheportiche – a mindset coach, facilitator, speaker and writer – chats to Mark about creating a ‘winning mindset’. Change your mindset, optimise your happiness, and achieve your goals in life, business and relationships.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
Mindset by Design: consciously crafting how you think, what you believe, and ‘un-learning’ social conditioning or inherited belief systems.

Emotional Intelligence - also known as EQ - as a skill that can be learned and continuously improved.

How to increase consciousness, self-awareness and create a more still mind.
Our favourite quotable moment:
“This is a fundamental truth. You are worthy, right now. End of story. You have nothing to do, nothing to achieve, nothing to become – you are enough.” - Claudine Chicheportiche (28:00)
Resources:
Join The Reset: https://www.claudinechi.com/reset
Listen to Part 2:
This is part 1 of a two-part series. Once released, you will find Part 2 in our list of episodes.
49 min

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