Happy Habit Podcast

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with remarkable a woman called Maggie Jones. She was given a terminal cancer diagnosis after doctors found tumors throughout her body, and a survival prognosis of 6 to 8 months, that was 6 years ago, incredibly not only is she still alive but she is thriving. We find out about the stress and initial emotional impact of her diagnosis. We hear about her decision to take action as far as her health was concerned only a few days after her diagnosis, and the steps she took mentally and phsyically in the months following. Expect to learn about sugars relationship with cancer cells in the body. We talk about Maggie's experience with the ketogenic diet and why no one diet will cure cancer per se. Maggie tells us about the unexpected longterm side effects of her treatment which her doctors never considered would be a factor given they never expected her to live beyond 8 months. Discover how attitude and self perception plays a role in one's healing. Plus we hear about Maggie's docuseries, which she hopes will provide guidance and inspiration to others diagnosed with cancer . You will be blown away by Maggie Jone's story, but also buy her amazing attitude, she is a force of nature. I loved this conversation, I hope you find some hope and inspiration in this interview too. https://cancerv.me/ https://cancerevolution.film/ Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://rb.gy/h5jjjg Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jiojcc Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/sirste Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Newsletter:

Prof Ellen Langer also known as the Mother of Mindfulness, became the first woman to receive tenure in psychology at Harvard University, she has spent the last forty-five-years researching mindlessness and mindfulness. She has published hundreds of articles and numerous bestselling books including her latest, The Mindful body. Her research and books focus on the illusion of control, mindful aging, health, stress and decision-making. She is very much a believer in the idea that the mind and body are unified and not separate as has been the conventionally accepted concept underpinning western medicine. In this episode Prof Langer determines what she means when she uses the term mindfulness and how it differs from the concept that many people believe it to be. We hear what prompted her to study mindfulness in the first place. Throughout the interview Prof Langer gives examples of the groundbreaking research she has performed, including the famous Counterclockwise study which looked at what effects turning back the clock psychologically would have on an older adult's physiological state. We talk about the power of mindset, perception and we hear about the impact mindset had on the physiology of chambermaids. Expect to learn why Professor Langer believes the mind and body are one entity. We hear about mindlessness and learn Professor Langer's thoughts on probability, the pointlessness of making predictions and how best to make decisions. Professor Ellen Langer is a titan in the field of psychology, I was so honoured to have her on the podcast, I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did. https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/ellen-langer https://www.ellenlanger.me/ The Mindful body : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindful-Body-Thinking-Lasting-Health/dp/1472148614 Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://rb.gy/h5jjjg Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jiojcc Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/sirste Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Newsletter:

Dr David Harper is a health educator, cancer researcher and author of Biodiet. We talk about ketogenesis, what it is, and what the ketogenic diet actually looks like. We hear about the axis of illness and the role carbohydrates play when adopting the ketogenic way of life. Dr Harper discusses the impact modern diets have on chronic inflammation and their contribution to metabolic disease. Expect to hear about insulin resistance and what role it plays in our becoming unwell. Explore why evolving scientific research that is peformed to the highest of standards is key to achieving optimum health. We also talk about the role food companies play in influencing not only our diets for the worse but also food policy in the western world. Plus we hear about Dr Harper's latest study where he looks at the impact a ketogenic diet had on women with breast cancer Biodiet : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Biodiet-Scientifically-Proven-Ketogenic-Improving/dp/1989025102 https://www.ufv.ca/kinesiology/faculty-and-staff/harper-david.htm Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://rb.gy/h5jjjg Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jiojcc Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/sirste Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Newsletter:

Do you notice that your levels of focus and attention are getting worse? Are you finding yourself more easily distracted than you used to be? Well today's guest will be of interest to you. I'm joined by Gloria Mark she is a psychologist and is Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. Shes also the author the recently pubished book, Attention span. Professor Mark is really interested in examining how we can find our focus again and fight distraction. In this episode we hear shocking facts about how much our focus has deteriorated in recent years.We talk about the explosion of social media platforms that specialise in hacking our attention. Expect to learn the truth about multitasking and its effect on our productivity.We hear about the rhythms of attention we experience throughout the day.Learn about the negative physiological implications of our shrinking attention span.We talk about the damaging effects of smartphone use on children and their development. Will AI contribute to a further fracturing of our focus .. and lots more. This was a really interesting conversation I hope you enjoy it https://gloriamark.com/Attention Span book : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Attention-Span-Finding-Fighting-Distraction/dp/1335449418https://ics.uci.edu/~gmark/Home_page/Welcome.html Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://rb.gy/h5jjjg Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jiojcc Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/sirste Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Newsletter:

Fiona Murden is a performance coach, occupational psychologist, a Ted talk speaker and author of Mirror thinking, how role models make us human. In this episode we ask, what exactly is mirroring is. We hear about an extreme example of mirroring, where a young girl was raised by dogs and mirrored their behaviour in every way. We ask how damaging it is to ones mental helath to be in an unfulfilling career. We learn how we are shaped and influenced by other peoples moods. Expect to learn how to harness the power of mirror for your benefit. https://fionamurden.com/ Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://rb.gy/h5jjjg Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jiojcc Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/sirste Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Newsletter:

Andrea Wachter is a psychotherapist and author. Having struggled with her own mental health issues she is perfectly placed to help those people presenting with anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns and she has been doing for the last 30 years. In this episode I ask Andrea about the difference between thoughts and feelings and why awareness of this difference is important in our own mental health journey. We talk about how to deal with worries and negative thoughts. Discover the roles of self-compassion and self awareness when it comes to optimising ones own relationship with oneself. Expect to hear how anxiety can have a physical manifestation in our bodies. We also hear how best to interact with people in our lives who are struggling with anxiety. We learn about the importance of meditation in giving us control over our thoughts, emotions and our relationship with both. Plus Andrea talks about some simple mental health strategies she refers to as her toolkit which can be deployed in times of anxiety, low mood or worry. https://www.andreawachter.com/ Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://rb.gy/h5jjjg Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jiojcc Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/sirste Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Newsletter:

Dr Ray Dorsey is a professor of Neurology and the co author of the book : Ending Parkinsons disease. As you will hear Dr Dorsey believes this dreadful disease is entirely preventable through taking several simple steps and the case for doing so is becoming more and more pressing given this disease has exploded in case numbers in only the last 2 centuries. In this episode we determine what exactly Parkinsons disease is and how its not purely a disease of the brain. We hear about Dr Heiko Braak's hypothesis and the roles the nose, the gut and the vagus nerve play in developing Parkinsons. Expect to learn the symptoms of Parkinsons and when they occur. We discover what according to Dr Dorsey is actually causing Parkinsons and how to prevent it. Plus we discuss diet, exercise and other measures we can take so to mitigate against developing this neurological disease. This is a sobering and fascinating discussion, it will also make you angry, that more isn't being done to address the everyday hazards that are fuelling the proliferation of this disease. https://www.michaeljfox.org/researcher/ray-dorsey-md-mba https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112359350-earl-ray-dorsey Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ending-Parkinsons-Disease-Prescription-Action/dp/1541724526 Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://rb.gy/h5jjjg Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jiojcc Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/sirste Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Newsletter:

Dr Sean O Mara is one of the world's leading health and performance optimising physicians who loves to use his huge presence on social media to educate people on their health and demystify many of the topics that intimidate and confuse thereby, putting people back in the driving seat of their own optimal health management. In this episode we talk about a subject dear to Dr O Mara, that of visceral fat, we ask what it is and why we need to take it seriously. We hear about the different kinds of fat in our bodies and why all bodyfat is not equal. We talk about bodyfat's relationship with longevity and chronic inflammation. Most importantly we discuss the basic strategies that Dr O Mara suggests we employ to lessen the amount of visceral fat in our bodies. We hear Sean's views on the negative effects of the pharmaceutical industry on our health. Expect to learn about a simple way to reverse erectile dysfunction. Expect to discover why Dr Sean is not a fan of endurance sports like long distance running. We discuss sarcopenia, resilience, and how selection pressure has been replaced by selection pleasure in the modern age, to our detriment. This is a lively discussion, Dr Sean is a passionate medic who says it like it is, and given his own great physical condition at 60 , is a testament to his own health philosophy. https://drseanomara.com/about https://drseanomara.com/plans https://www.youtube.com/@DrSeanOMara https://www.instagram.com/drseanomara

Prof George Bonanno is Clinical psychologist and author of The end of Trauma, and The other side of Sadness. In this episode we define what trauma means as far as the professor is concerned and how it differs from the commonly accepted definition of trauma. Plus we ask why the coventional wisdom on trauma is so at odds with Professor Bonanno's findings. The professor asks why trauma only crops up in the literature a couple of hundred years ago when it should have been present all throught human history. We hear about PTSD and how it doesn't apply to everyone who has experienced a traumatic life event. We learn about resilience, the traits of resilience, the resilience paradox and why a flexibility mindset is so important. Expect to learn what steps to take in order to enhance your resilience. Plus we explore how the lessons learned to bolster our relience can be applied to the grieving process. https://www.georgebonanno.com/ Prof Bonanno's books : https://rb.gy/ln776n Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://rb.gy/h5jjjg Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jiojcc Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/sirste Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Newsletter:

In this episode I speak with Phil M Jones, author and international speaker. We hear why words, something that we use all the time are quite so powerful. I ask if we really understand the significance of the words we use and how they can influence and impact people around us. Expect to learn the one mistake most people make when they are speaking to others. Phil tells us some of the phrases he suggests we incorporate into our language to maximise our influence. Discover why empathy is so important when engaging with others you're seeking to influence. We learn how to get more Yes's in response to requests, and we hear about the difference between trying to manipulate someone and trying to influence them. Phil really is a master speaker, every word he utters is loaded with meaning and commands attention. You will be watching your Ps and Qs after this cat I promise you. Phil's website : https://www.philmjones.com/ Phil's book : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Exactly-What-Say-Influence-Impact-ebook/dp/B073SF65ZZ Order Happy habits for mind and body Audiobook: https://rb.gy/h5jjjg Order Kindle copy of Happy habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jiojcc Order US paperback of Happy habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/sirste Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Google Podcasts : https://t.ly/hTU8q ----- Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieunorry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhabitpodcast/ Newsletter: