E135 - Owen O'Kane: Why self care is vital for high performance

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Aug 1, 2022

Owen O'Kane, a psychotherapist and former NHS Mental Health Lead, shares his journey from struggling with identity in Northern Ireland to becoming an advocate for mental wellness. He discusses the importance of self-care and therapy in overcoming negative thoughts. Owen emphasizes embracing emotions for personal growth, highlights the disconnection between external success and internal satisfaction, and reflects on key life lessons learned in palliative care. His insights encourage listeners to prioritize mental health and pursue deeper fulfillment in life.

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ADVICE

A Promise of Improvement

If you struggle with stress, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed, listen to this podcast with an open mind.
By reflecting on Owen O'Kane's insights, you can improve your life and get closer to high performance.

INSIGHT

Redefining High Performance

High performance is not just about achieving and succeeding.
It's about aligning actions with values and finding internal steadiness, not external validation.

ADVICE

Internal vs. External Validation

Avoid seeking external validation for happiness.
Focus on internal satisfaction; external achievements rarely fulfill internal needs.

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Owen O’Kane is a psychotherapist, former NHS Mental Health Lead and author of the best-selling book, How To Be Your Own Therapist. Owen grew up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, he struggled to accept his sexuality as a gay man - once even trying to be 'healed' of his homosexuality during a visit to Lourdes. He has had a varied career, from training to be a priest, to working in palliative care - this is reflected in Owen’s open and well-rounded understanding of humanity.

In this powerful episode Jake and Damian open up about their own worries, fears and negative thoughts. Owen takes them through how to tackle the noise in their mind and escape the ‘overthinking trap’. His key message is how important therapy can be and how we should all be trying to make ourselves happier.

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