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Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 20min

#283 Emotional Healing: Finding Resilience in Difficult Times - with Tian Dayton

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Tian Dayton, PhD, a psychologist, prolific author with over fifteen published books and developer of the Relationship Trauma Repair programme. This brilliant conversation explores the themes of resilience, emotional healing, therapy, and personal growth while emphasising the significance of finding outlets for emotions, connecting with others, and being heard and understood. Tian emphasises the importance of self-reflection, emotional literacy, and support in navigating life's challenges. We talk: Growing up with an alcoholic dad Getting conscious at 14 The fight with her husband that changed it all Learning to feel The power of sociometrics Links: Tian's Website Tian's Books
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Dec 15, 2023 • 57min

#282 Mind-Shaping Strategies for a More Fulfilling Life - with Ryan A Bush

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Ryan A Bush, a philosopher, author and co-founder of Designing The Mind. With a design background, Ryan uses the metaphor of individuals having their own psychological software that they can design for a more fulfilling life. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing virtues and understanding our strengths to unlock our true potential while challenging the conventional notion of the importance of meaning in our lives.   We talk: Why to not let go of your ego How depression might be serving you Why self-approval, not self-esteem, is the key Living the good life Why not to live your purpose Links: Designing The Mind Ryan's Books
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Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 4min

#281 The Art of Being Authentic - with T. Mark Meyer

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with T. Mark Meyer, author of 'The Art of Being Authentic', and advocate for authenticity in our lives and cultures. Mark's story is a dramatic example of following your purpose. Mark walked away from riches and status as the CEO of a successful start-up to follow a calling to lead a more intentional life. His transformative epiphany became the catalyst for his ambitious mission: to illuminate the pathway to authenticity for people everywhere. We talk: Finding authenticity What it means to be authentic Understanding intention Trauma and intention Purposeful living Links: T. Mark's Website The Art of Being Authentic - The Book
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Dec 2, 2023 • 1h 15min

#280 Leading With Love - with Glenn Akramoff

Glenn Akramoff, team building consultant and author of The Human Centered Team, discusses showing love in leadership, gaining trust and permission to lead, building a 'communication culture', surfacing 'hidden rules' of culture, and the issue with rolling out change programmes on a schedule with the host.
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Nov 24, 2023 • 59min

#279 The Learn-It-All Leader - with Damon Lembi

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week I speak with Damon Lembi, a working CEO, leadership expert and author of "The Learn-It-All Leader." Lembi explores the mindset and traits that distinguish exceptional leaders in our rapidly changing world.  Drawing from extensive research and real-world examples, he explores the concept of continuous learning as a cornerstone of effective leadership. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, curiosity, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.  We talk: The importance of learning agility The "trust tax" in business How humility requires confidence Dealing with imposter syndrome Purposeful awfulizing Links: Damon's Website The Learn-It-All Leader - The Book  
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Nov 18, 2023 • 55min

#278 Electric Body - with Eileen Day McKusick

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Eileen Day McKusick, a trailblazing researcher in the realm of electric health and author of Electric Body, Electric Health. Eileen unveils the fascinating connection between sound, frequency, and the human body in this extraordinary conversation. We explore the enigma of our energetic bodies and probe a potent approach to wellness based on a very different understanding of physics. Plus, get a front-row seat to a live Biofield Tuning session in this electrifying episode. We discuss: Our plasma bubble Aether and healing at a distance Initiating self-healing with sound The geometry of natural law  Why sound healing works so quickly Links: Eileen's Website Electric Body, Electric Health - The Book
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Nov 11, 2023 • 1h 22min

#277 Expressive Arts Therapy - with Cathy Malchiodi

Join Cathy Malchiodi, world-renowned art therapist and author, as we discuss the transformative power of art therapy. Topics include learning art therapy in a women's shelter, expression in therapy, journaling and the immune system, and using expression to self-regulate.
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Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 9min

#276 Power Barometer - with Josefine Campbell

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Josefine Campbell - executive coach, ju-jitsu champion, and author of 'Power Barometer.' Discover how Josefine's insights on managing personal energy levels can lead to business success using a unique tool called the power barometer. In our conversation, we delved into the importance of taking responsibility for your energy levels and their direct impact on team performance. Learn practical strategies and techniques to harness your personal energy for optimal success. Highlights include: Balancing Time, Cost, Quality, and Energy The power of Body Awareness "Grazing trauma" for inner release Lessons from using ju-jitsu in the dark Breaking the stress cycle Links: Josefine's Website Power Barometer - The Book
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Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 24min

#275 Open Space Rockstar - with Rijon Erickson

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   Prepare for an inspiring conversation with Rijon Erickson, a world-renowned consultant, author and trailblazer in Open Space Technology (OST). If you aren't familiar, OST is a cutting-edge meeting facilitation process that flips traditional agendas on their head. With its unique approach, participants take the reins of their discussions by creating their own agenda and forming self-organised working groups.  I've seen this transformative power firsthand since attending my first Open Space in 2015. It's now my number one facilitation tool. With its ability to enable any group to produce astonishing outcomes, it is the most effective way to enable any group of people to have the magic happen, bar perhaps doing actual magic. We talk: From jazz musician to IT helpdesk to high-level facilitator Discovering Open Space for the first time The core principles of Open Space The issue with Hackathons Tilling the soil for self-organisation Links: Rijon's Website The Open Space Institute
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Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 5min

#274 Understanding Human Reactions with Polyvagal Theory - with Deb Dana

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Deb Dana, a renowned clinician, author and pioneer in elucidating and applying Polyvagal Theory. Polyvagal Theory is a breakthrough in understanding how our nervous system works. It explains how our subconscious detection of danger cues trips us into one of three dominant states: calm, connected, curious - ventral vagas; fight or flight - sympathetic; and shutdown - dorsal vagal. Appreciating this aspect of how our nervous system works can help us to understand our reactions to everyday situations and how to help ourselves, and others return to a connected state. We talk: Beyond the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system What a fidgetting colleague tells us How to ladder up to achieve calm Why employee 'disengagement' is not the problem When to direct and when to give options Links: Deb's Website Deb's Books

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