Unwind with Poppy Jamie

In this episode I chat to Dr Zelana Montminy, a behavioral scientist, positive psychologist, researcher, bestselling author of '21 days to resilience', speaker and TV host. We explore mental fitness, separating goals and habits and further dive into tips to set healthy boundaries. Dr Zelana is a brilliant speaker and breaks down concepts into actionable take-aways. I hope you enjoy! Please find details for her book below:Find Dr Zelana on instagram: @Dr.zelanaBuy her book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/21-Days-Resilience-Transcend-Strongest/dp/0062428772A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode sleep researcher for 25 years and author of 'How to Sleep Well' Dr Neil Stanley dives into busting myths behind sleep while teaching us about what actually happens during sleep. We discuss the sleep deprivation epidemic, the causes, and potential solutions. This chat is filled with lots of take-away nuggets and full of clarity over quite a jumbled arena in wellness. I hope you enjoy!Find Dr Neil Stanley on twitter: @drneilstanleyFind his website and links to his brilliant book: http://www.thesleepconsultancy.comA little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show I am speaking to award winning consultant psychiatrist, broadcaster and best selling author Dr Raj Persaud! We dive into the psychology behind seduction and the research behind his book "Simply Irresistible: The Psychology of Seduction" and "How to Catch and Keep Your Perfect Partner". Dr Raj shares his views on happiness and science-backed advice for how to create the best setting for a successful date. I enjoyed our conversation as he busts myths, challenges strategy when it comes to dating and drops a few good quotes along the way too!A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comFind Dr Raj on twitter: @DrRajPersaudBuy his books here: https://www.amazon.com/Raj-Persaud/e/B0034PVOM6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Will Williams and I discuss his path to meditation, staying open even when the world tries to numb you and a quick dive into the benefits of having a mantra.Will Williams is the founder of Beeja Meditation. His life turned around while he was working in the music industry, burning the candle at both ends, unable to sleep and incredibly stressed. Meditation helped cure his insomnia when it felt like nothing else would work, so he made a huge life change and decided to quit his toxic lifestyle and start what became an 11 year meditative quest around the world to learn as much as he could.To have a go at Beeja Meditation, please use the code NotPerfect15 on the Beeja website (beejameditation.com) - enter the code at the checkout page to receive a 15% discount code on the Beginners courses :)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show I interview Dr Soph! She is a fantastic Clinical Psycologist, therapist and speaker on all things emotional. In this episode we dive into the science and studies behind heartbreak and explore "why it hurts so much!'. We break-down anxiety, limiting beliefs and touch upon perfectionism. I hope you enjoy the episode and find lots of nuggets that can help you have a better 2020!A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comFind Dr Soph on instagram or online @drsoph www.drsoph.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks guest is Alex Korb, the neuroscientist and author of 'The Upward Spiral: Using neuroscience to reverse the course of depression'. Alex's book was a huge inspiration in the creation of the Happy Not Perfect app, he breaks down the science behind happiness in a way that everyone can understand and apply to their life. In this episode we talk about the science behind gratitude and how research has proven we can ALL change our brain to feel happier and more fulfilled.Please find Alex Korb on instagram: @theupwardspiralapproachWebsite: @alexkorbphdAs ever, I would massively appreciate any positive ratings and reviews! It helps me to continue growing these conversations. I love working on this podcast so much so thank you for listening!Find me on instagram @poppyjamieDownload Happy Not Perfect @happynotperfect on IOS/Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I interview Daniel Ryan, second generation hypnotherapist and co-director at The Center for Integrative Hypnosis. We explore what hypnosis is, the benefits of past life regression (as well as clear up some myths) and break down what a hypnotherapy session might be like. Being a daughter of a hypnotherapist myself, I love this therapy and have always found tremendous benefit from it. I hope this conversation might open up your desire to try it out.Please find Daniel Ryan @danielryancrt on instagram and online www.danielryancrt.com to learn more.Lastly, would greatly appreciate any ratings or comments! Excited for all the chats coming in 2020 and thank you for being on the journey with me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I met Hakim, a thought-leader, Ti Chi master and Vegan Buddhist in the summer and he blew me away. In this episode, Hakim shares his story that meanders through gangs in London, New York and Texas, attempted suicide, deteriorating health but finishes with him discovering Buddhism, Taoism and Ti Chi. He explores how suffering is our greatest friend and we finish the interview focusing on divine masculinity, a term that's not used enough. This is a soulful interview that touches upon many ideas I hope will resonate and inspire.Please find the wonderful Hakim on instagram @Hakstao and online www.veganboyfresh.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a deep breath and dissolve into a conversation with Dr Jessamy - a clinical Psychologist, speaker and bestselling author. In this episode we talk about her approach to happiness, managing the mind and dive into her new book The Imposter Cure. Imposter Syndrome is something many of us deal with to varying degrees and Dr Jessamy's cure is practical and very helpful for anyone wanting to move past these sabotaging thoughts.Please find the wonderful Dr Jessamy on Instagram: @DrJessamyYou can purchase The Imposter Cure along with her other books on Amazon and leading book storesAs ever, thank you for taking the time to listen to this podcast. I really enjoy recording them and if you have any suggestions for future guests, I'd love to hear from you. Find me @poppyjamie on instagram and please download my mindfulness app @happynotperfect (IOS and Android). (P.S would of course massively appreciate you rating the podcast and writing a comment if you enjoyed! :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 x Best-selling books, 2 x Ted speaker, Founder and pioneer of the SLOW revolution, Carl Honore talks about the myths behind speed and why we should consider slowing down to live a better life. We dive into our obsession with speed and why we've become addicted to "faster". This episode challenges our relationship with time and offers a different perspective.Please find Carl on social media @carlhonore and www.carlhonore.comWould love to hear your thoughts and comments! Hit me up @poppyjamie on instagram and download my mindfulness app @happynotperfect for burst of positive mind shifting daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.