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| 07 Jul 2022 | Simple and underrated habits with the power to change your life | 00:34:18 | |
Episode 81 We all know that habit development is an important aspect of growth and self-improvement because in order to go big you gotta start small. However, the habits that are praised and claimed the most effective might in fact not be those that make us happier and compassionate towards ourselves. I’m sure you’ve heard that you should make a habit out of daily movement, eating greens, drinking water, reading etc, but if you’re insecure and depressed and simply force yourself to go on a run and eat kale, I promise you, you won’t feel much better. Any practice won’t actually spark positive change if motivated by self-hate and needing to change who you are. Therefore, this week’s episode will provide you with a list of practices that promote positive thinking and have the power to make you fall in love with life. These small and seemingly insignificant practices actually have the power to change your life for the better, make you more compassionate towards yourself and others, and are scientifically proven to increase levels of happiness. RECOMMENDATION Stand ups to make you laugh: Ellen DeGeneres “Relatable” Jenny Slate “Stage Fright” Iliza Shlesinger “Elder Millennial” Bo Burnham “What” Bo Burnham “Inside” Hannah Gadsby “Nanette” BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 06 Jan 2022 | Why you shouldn’t take advice from successful people - survivorship bias explained | 00:30:53 | |
Episode 65 Survivorship bias is a logical error that distorts our view of reality and thus, prevents us from achieving our goals. This week we break down this logical fallacy, examine how it influences our lives, and talk about ways we can overcome it to view the world as it really is. RECOMMENDATION Watch the guided meditation with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche https://youtu.be/5GSeWdjyr1c BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website beingbetter.net Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 20 Mar 2022 | Meant To Move - Healing the relationships with our bodies | 01:13:50 | |
Episode 1 Meant To Move is a podcast series all about the power of movement and embodiment. Marie Janicek - a movement expert here to help you become in tune with your body - and Julia Szpor - a layperson who will go on this journey with you and help you avoid beginner mistakes - discuss all things regarding movement, embodiment, intuition, and body image to help you reach your goals regarding physical health, mental health, athletic performance, spirituality, emotions and relationships. In this first episode, Marie and Julia discuss some of the key reasons for why our relationship with our bodies can be difficult and confusing. Marie also gives guidance on developing a more sustainable and fulfilling movement practice. Watch the practice guide on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiKhinIZisvL-w12U0cw0Sw Visit our website https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomove MARIE JANICEK Marie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariejanicek/ Marie’s website https://www.mariejanicek.com/ Evolna www.evolna.com This Thing Called Movement Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-thing-called-movement/id1442617080 https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9WGd2NoEcYA4EzVfjI7c?si=2662711dcd1c4a4f JULIA SZPOR Being Better Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Being Better website https://www.beingbetter.info Being Better TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ Being Better podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/being-better/id1546447513 | |||
| 01 Jul 2021 | Humans are obsessed with numbers and it’s only making us miserable | 00:38:22 | |
Episode 39 We, as a society, are obsessed with numbers in every way, shape, or form. From our grades to our followers, from the number in our bank account to the number on the scale - we surround ourselves with data and use it to make judgments about others and ourselves. And even though, by themselves, numbers aren’t bad, we gave them too much power and let them quantify our self worth too. RECOMMENDATION Tofu Chocolate Mousse/Pudding recipe: Blend the following: 1 block of plain tofu 1 tbsp of cocoa/cacao powder 2 tsp of agave syrup 1/4 glass of plant-based milk 1 soft date 1/2 tbsp of peanut butter (optional) BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/
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| 08 Jul 2021 | How your wardrobe can help fight climate change | 00:33:29 | |
Episode 40 This episode is all about fast fashion - a term which is thrown around as often as it is misunderstood - and by listening, you’ll learn what fast fashion really is, why it is something we need to talk about, how it influences our lives and our planet, and finally - what we can do to create a sustainable fashion industry. No matter how important fashion is to you personally, this problem applies to all of us and it is our shared responsibility to contribute to the fashion revolution we need. RECOMMENDATION Watch “LFG” on HBO LFG | Start Streaming Today | HBO Maxhttps://www.hbomax.com › feature BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ SOURCES https://www.attiremedia.com/discover-all/economic-drivers-of-fast-fashion https://www.fastcompany.com/90311509/we-have-to-fix-fashion-if-we-want-to-survive-the-next-century https://www.greenbiz.com/article/numbers-economic-social-and-environmental-impacts-fast-fashion https://www.wri.org/blog/2019/01/numbers-economic-social-and-environmental-impacts-fast-fashion https://www.panaprium.com/blogs/i/how-does-fast-fashion-affect-the-economy | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | What If I Can’t Afford Self-Development? | 00:30:02 | |
Episode 61 The self-development community needs to stop ignoring its privileges. While on this podcast, we advocate for finding areas we can control, and implementing changes that improve our well-being, what if for some of people the majority of these stressors are outside of their influence? This is the reality for many in poverty, with bad access to healthcare, and education, who can’t simply take breaks from stressful jobs, change their diet and exercise routines, or depend on reliable social support networks. RECOMMENDATION Watch "Tick, Tick… BOOM!" Watch tick, tick...BOOM! | Netflix Official Sitehttps://www.netflix.com › title BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website beingbetter.net Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 04 Nov 2021 | Why does music make us feel good? | 00:26:36 | |
Episode 57 Music is a fundamental attribute of the human species. All cultures, from the most primitive to the most advanced, make music. Its has played as big of a a part in the human condition in the past as it does now. Throw on some headphones, crank up the tunes, and what happens? Your toes and fingers start to tap. Maybe your head and shoulders begin to bob. Pretty soon, you might be on your feet, busting a move, joyously belting out the lyrics. So why is that? Why does music make us feel good and how can we take advantage of its benefits? RECOMMENDATION “Siddhartha” by Herman Hesse https://books.google.pl/books?id=2ap1Gz5d4Q0C&dq=siddhartha&source=gbs_navlinks_s BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 27 Feb 2021 | Belén Castelló & Tristan Bogaard on monetizing a passion, cycling the world, and slow travel | 01:22:00 | |
Episode 20 In this episode Julia sits with Tristan Bogaard and Belén Castelló- filmmakers, photographers, travelers, and authors, to talk about how to turn a passion into a career, slow travel, cycling the world, creating on the road, minimalism and many more topics. RECOMMENDATIONS Learn languages on Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com/ Listen to Get Sleepy https://open.spotify.com/show/0edOBjruWV6Juxf42WjGxw?si=H41f3fF4RYuhFbgZiFE2wQ Yuval Hoah Harari’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Yuval-Noah-Harari/e/B00J21BCIW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Fully Charged on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/fullychargedshow GUESTS Find Belén and Tristan on IG Find Belén and Tristan on YouTube "Bike Life" signed copies: tristanbogaard.com/shop BEING BETTER Click here to visit our website Click here to visit our Instagram Email us at podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com | |||
| 15 Jul 2021 | Are self-help books worth it? | 00:33:57 | |
Episode 41 Self-help books — which aim to help individuals independently improve some or all aspects of their lives — have become wildly popular. The self-improvement industry is putting a lot of money into making and advertising these supposedly life-changing guides. But are they really helpful? In this episode, Julia talks about the lessons she actually learned through reading her favorite self-help books and also about what makes a good self-help book. Self-help books mentioned in this episode: "The Four Agreements", "A New Earth", "Outliers", "Atomic Habits", "How to win friends and influence people", "The Secret" RECOMMENDATION Read "Red, white & royal blue" Red, White & Royal Bl...2019 BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 08 Apr 2021 | Motivation is overrated | 00:29:59 | |
Episode 26 Hot take: motivation doesn't exist, or at least not in the way we think it does. We hold many stereotypes about where motivation comes from, who feels it, and how it influences our work. In this episode, we will debunk them all to find out why motivation is so unreliable and what should we rely on instead. RECOMMENDATIONS Listen to ”No Stupid Questions” https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z49m4VQ4TfQ28Cnl42yiT?si=b7mXGGqvSGCgmxp0HUI1Lg BEING BETTER Click here to email us Click here to find the website Click here to find our Instagram | |||
| 18 Aug 2022 | How to stop binge eating, learning to eat mindfully, & the dangers of intermittent fasting with Krista Couch | 01:06:57 | |
Episode 84 Julia is joined by Krista Couch - a recovered bulimic, certified life coach, and podcaster - to discuss the underlying causes of binge eating, how to establish a better relationship with food, how to implement mindful eating, why we shouldn’t demonize emotional eating, and why intermittent fasting might not be for you. RECOMMENDATION Read "Burnout" By Emily and Amelia Negowski https://books.google.pl/books/about/Burnout.html?id=kZ9KDwAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y KRISTA COUCH Krista’s website https://kristacouchcoaching.com Krista’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bingeeatingcoach/ Krista’s podcast https://anchor.fm/bingeeatingcoach BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | Entering the Fall of Life - how people respond to seasonal changes | 00:22:19 | |
Episode 86 Julia shares her recent thoughts on entering a new season - both in the year and in her life. She discusses the way we all change along with nature and talks about how she is different from the person who started recording “Being Better” over two years ago. Lastly, Julia touches on reasons why she is excited for fall and how you also can see this transition as an opportunity for personal growth. BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 25 Feb 2021 | Book discussion - Tao Te Ching | 00:31:47 | |
Episode 19 Moderation is necessary in everything we do, there is goodness and love in every person, striving for money and success doesn’t lead to happiness - these are just a few of the lessons we can learn from reading "Tao Te Ching", an over 2500 years old collection of guidance on how we should live a more virtuous life. Listen to this week's book discussion for more advice from ancient Chinese folklore. RECOMMENDATION Julia's appearance on Kat’s podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/2BJFXy8ShPQbdQ60KtD7tS?si=EWkvm1UTQceT7e1mx8te0g BEING BETTER Click here to visit the website and blog Click here to visit our Instagram Click here to email us | |||
| 15 Jul 2022 | Stop saying you’re stupid - we don’t even know what intelligence is | 00:28:34 | |
Episode 82 This episode is a breakdown of the science behind intelligence and why we know so little about what it takes to make a "genius". We delve into the history of the IQ tests to find out why they are so faulty and such poor representations of human intelligence. Julia talks about her journey with insecurity around being "smart" which is a very common struggle in the academic space and suggests a new way to approach our thinking abilities. RECOMMENDATION Read "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by T.J. Klune SOURCES https://www.gwern.net/docs/iq/ses/2002-hauser.pdf BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 19 May 2022 | Why you’re overstimulated and what to do about it | 00:34:07 | |
Episode 77 Overstimulation can be a mental and physical breakdown caused by an overload of stimuli that your brain struggles to process all at once. It has become a serious risk for people living in the 21 century - constantly bombarded with visual and auditory information, filling up our calendars, always striving to be more productive, and never allowing ourselves rest. This week, Julia breaks down the science behind overstimulation and explains why it can be so dangerous. She shares her own story of her recent episode of sensory overload and suggests a couple of ways to prevent and overcome this condition. BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 06 May 2021 | Cecily Castro on finding your own path, traveling on a budget, and language learning | 01:13:34 | |
Episode 30 How can you follow your own path and stay true to yourself? How can you improve the relationships with yourself? Can you travel with no budget? What is au pairing? What is the secret to language learning and what do school teachers get wrong about it? Learn answers to all of these questions and to many more by listening to this interview with Cecily Castro - a traveler, artist, online creator, and a beautiful soul. RECOMMENDATIONS Watch "My Love" on Netflix My Love: Six Stories of True Love | Netflix Official Sitehttps://www.netflix.com › title CECILY CASTRO Cecily’s channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCxDEZmLhJQ0lc_xwc33Uy6w Cecily’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cecilys.perspective/ Cecily’s website https://cecilycastro99.wixsite.com/website BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 05 Aug 2021 | Why you think you’re right ...even if you’re wrong - confirmation bias explained | 00:30:22 | |
Episode 44 Regardless of what kind of political views you hold, it’s probably unlikely that you would Google negative information about the politicians you support. Or when you’re watching sports, like football or soccer, maybe you’ve noticed that when the referee judges that your team committed a foul, you’re highly motivated to find reasons why he or she is wrong. But if they judge that the other team committed a foul - "awesome! Let’s not examine that too closely!" These are examples of confirmation bias - our tendency to selectively look for and process information that supports, rather than rejects, our assumptions and preconceptions, no matter if they are actually true or not in reality. RECOMMENDATION Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for ...https://www.netflix.com › title BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | The science of decision-making, how to actually build habits, and behavioral economics for growing your business with Melina Palmer | 01:01:27 | |
Episode 70 Julia is joined by Melina Palmer - a behavioral economist, bestselling author of “What your customers want but can’t tell you”, and CEO of The Brainy Business - to discuss why we fail to make rational decisions, the biases of our minds, the science of habit development, the influence of technology on cognitive wellbeing, the behavioral economics for building businesses and social media, the power of gratitude and much more. RECOMMENDATION Read “Influence Is Your Superpower” https://books.google.at/books/about/Influence_Is_Your_Superpower.html?id=BGwsEAAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y MELINA PALMER The Brainy Business https://thebrainybusiness.com The Brainy Business podcast https://thebrainybusiness.com/podcast/ The Brainy Business Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebrainybiz/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 25 Mar 2021 | Lara Kamal on black holes, becoming a scientist as an immigrant, and gender equality in STEM | 01:19:18 | |
Episode 24 This week’s guest is Lara Kamal - an Iraq native astrophysicist who immigrated to the US as a teenager. We discussed her experience with becoming a scientist as a female immigrant, gender equality in STEM fields, the latest astrophysical breakthroughs, if space can be a solution to climate change, what happens to your body when you enter a black hole, and much more. Picture of a black hole https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/chandra/news/black-hole-image-makes-history RECOMMENDATIONS Read ”Think like a Monk” https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Monk-Train-Purpose/dp/1982134488 LARA KAMAL Lara's podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2DW8nSpXHBFdUNHChlQPDw?si=TomSP05_SPSo43Y8FGPykg Lara's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kamal_/
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| 28 Apr 2022 | The science behind the birth control pill, honoring the female cycle & empowering women in a man-made world with Courageous Wellness | 01:08:23 | |
Episode 76 This episode is all about fostering femininity in a world designed by and for men. Julia is joined by Aly French and Erica Stein from the Courageous Wellness podcast to talk about women’s health, the shame and insecurity women have been conditioned to feel about sexuality, birth control, and masturbation. They also throughly discuss the birth control pill - the science behind it, how it works, and all the health risks as well as benefits it presents. RECOMMENDATION Listen to "The Doctor’s Farmacy" https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/the-doctors-farmacy-with-mark-hyman-m-d/id1382804627 Watch Starstruck Starstruck | Start Streaming Today | HBO Maxhttps://www.hbomax.com › series › urn:hbo:series:GYJwJ... Read "Unwell Women" https://books.google.pl/books/about/Unwell_Women.html?id=1QMyEAAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y Check out Alisa Vitti By: @alisa.vitti (@floliving) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://www.instagram.com › floliving COURAGEOUS WELLNESS CW website https://courageouswellness.net CW Instagram https://www.instagram.com/courageouswellness/ CW podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/courageous-wellness/id1395464655 BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 07 Oct 2021 | The problem with self-help… | 00:29:22 | |
Episode 53 We don’t want you to think of this show as “self-help” and in this episode you can learn why. The key principles of this multi billion dollar industry might actually lead us away from happiness instead than to achieving it. RECOMMENDATION Watch “Only Murders In The Building” Watch Only Murders in the Building Streaming Online - Huluhttps://www.hulu.com › series › only-murders-in-the-b... BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 05 May 2022 | Meant To Move - Practicing pleasure through sensuality & embodiment | 01:27:25 | |
Episode 3 In the third episode of Meant To Move, Marie and Julia reconnect to discuss the relationship between embodiment and pleasure. They talk about why so many of us find movement and exercise unpleasant as well as how we can learn to practice pleasure and joy in other areas of our lives. They realize that we can learn so much from kids who prioritize enjoying every second of every minute and share tips on how we can tend to our inner child. Later, Julia and Marie move on to discussing pleasure in terms of sensuality and sexuality - a factor that’s crucial for our overall health but is at the same time considered a taboo topic. They share their own stories of learning to enjoy their own bodies, masturbation, orgasm, and healing the shame and trauma that so many of us feel around this space. At the end of the episode, Julia shares recent insights and experiences in her movement journey, and Marie suggests new ways to tune into our bodies and take this embodiment practice to a new level. Watch the practice guide on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCiKhinIZisvL-w12U0cw0Sw Visit our website https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomove MARIE JANICEK Marie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariejanicek/ Marie’s website https://www.mariejanicek.com/ Evolna www.evolna.com This Thing Called Movement Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-thing-called-movement/id1442617080 https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9WGd2NoEcYA4EzVfjI7c?si=2662711dcd1c4a4f JULIA SZPOR Being Better Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Being Better website https://www.beingbetter.info Being Better TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ Being Better podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/being-better/id1546447513 | |||
| 12 Feb 2023 | How to build connection - a science based guide to platonic and romantic relationships | 00:33:11 | |
Episode 89 As the Day of Love approaches, a lot of us think about the relationships in our lives but, the people we love should not occupy our minds only on Valentine’s Day. Our closest personal relationships have the potential to inspire, motivate, and make our lives deeply meaningful. However, if we don’t put conscious effort into build healthy connection with the right people, we can end up drained, tired and hurt. So in this episode we dive deep into psychology research on how people fall in love - romantically and platonically - and how to make these relationships more nurturing for both sides. Sources: Snyder, Matthew John, "Honesty in interpersonal relationships" (1996). Doctoral Dissertations . AAI9634558. Guan, L., & Wang, Q. (2020). Does sharing memories make us feel closer? The roles of memory type and culture. Van den Berg, C. M., Lammers, J., Stoker, I. I., Jordan, J., Pollmann, M., & Stapel, D. A. (2012). Power Increases Inferential Reproduction of Others' Desires. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 38(11), 1451-1462. doi:10.1177/0146167212453814 Herbst, K., Finkel, E. J., & Shimberg, E. (2013). The effects of eating with others on food intake: A field study. Appetite, 60(1), 72-75. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2012.10.007 Altman, I., & Taylor, D. A. (1973). Social penetration: The development of interpersonal relationships. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Christensen, A., Johnson, S. M., & Turner, L. A. (2000). Honesty in Close Relationships. Journal of Marriage and Family, 62(3), 737-747. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3737.2000.00737.x Halevy, N., Weinberg, A., & Elliot, R. (2012). Honesty and intimacy in close relationships: An interpersonal script model. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 29(4), 579-599. doi:10.1177/0265407512441734 BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 11 Mar 2021 | How to beat inner resistance and do the work | 00:27:58 | |
Episode 22 What is the feeling we encounter when we really don’t want do do something? This negative force repelling us from doing our work? How can we fight this inner resistance? In this episode you will learn all about the ways to combat this destructive force and the habits that can be helpful in this fight. RECOMMENDATION Disney Pixar movie "Soul" BEING BETTER Click here to visit our website Click here to visit our Instagram Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com | |||
| 29 Jul 2023 | Does memory define who we are? | 00:43:17 | |
What is the role of memory and memory disorders in one’s live, relationship, career, and happiness? And who are we without memory? Sources: Squire, 2009: https://www.jneurosci.org/content/29/41/12711 Scoville, Milner, 1957: https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/jnnp/20/1/11.full.pdf?ref=nepopularna.org Uncapher, Thieu, Wagner, 2016: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26223469/ The American Institute of Stress, 2021: https://www.stress.org/yes-your-memory-has-probably-gotten-worse-recently-heres-why-you-dont-need-to-panic —— about: juliaszpor.com | |||
| 02 Sep 2021 | Why we are so attracted to bad news and fail to notice the good - negativity bias explained | 00:35:10 | |
Episode 48 Life sucks, doesn't it? These days there is so much bad news from all around the world and I’m sure your private life isn’t easy too. Nowadays it’s hard to find things to be happy about. Or is it? Scientific research shows that actually things might be a lot better than you think but our psychology makes us much more attracted to bad news. This episode is all about negativity bias and why we pay so much attention to the bad things while completely ignoring all the good ones. RECOMMENDATION & MENTIONS Boho Beautiful YouTube channel https://youtube.com/c/bohobeautiful Reasons To Be Cheerful https://reasonstobecheerful.world Pew Research Center survey https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/02/26/almost-seven-in-ten-americans-have-news-fatigue-more-among-republicans/ The Gottman Ratio https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 30 Dec 2021 | Lessons Learned From 2021 | 00:33:14 | |
Episode 64 Julia shares the hard learned lessons from 2021 about life, success, creativity, happiness, and decision making. RECOMMENDATION Download the Notion app https://www.notion.so BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website beingbetter.net Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
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| 03 Jun 2021 | How to seize the day and carpe the shit out of the diem | 00:34:47 | |
Episode 34 This week’s episode is about carpe diem, about seizing the day, or in other words, using the time that we have here on this Earth to the fullest. It’s about taking advantage of the incredible opportunity we’ve all been given to walk, breathe, see, hear, touch, laugh as well as cry. You’ll also learn about the one rule that will help you make sure that you’re making of the potential that lies within each day. RECOMMENDATION Read The Rosie Project: A Novel BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/
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| 27 Jun 2021 | The toxic side of productivity | 00:25:18 | |
Episode 38 Today’s hustle culture can be very dangerous. Obsessing over being productive at work, school, or personal development can make us forget why we’re doing these activities in the first place. Because we often find ourselves tasks to get done to feel like we’re working, just to make ourselves believe we’re being "productive" and therefore, that we are worthwhile. This episode dives deep into why productivity culture is so addictive and why it can be detrimental to our health. RECOMMENDATION Man’s Search For Meaning by Victor Frankl BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 | Improving confidence, performing on stage, and self-acceptance with Stefanie Sommer | 01:12:38 | |
Episode 74 Julia is joined by Stefanie Sommer - a performer, teacher, and director - to discuss the power of performing and creative expression, confidence, self-acceptance, allowing ourselves to be seen, how seeking validation can be a positive trait, stress management, and so much more. ❗️How to help Ukraine❗️ https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/ RECOMMENDATION Buy water pearls/ jelly water beads - https://www.amazon.com/Jangostor-Water-Jelly-Pearls-Decoration/dp/B071SKSTRM STEFANIE SOMMER Stefanie’s website http://www.stefaniesommer.com Stefanie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sommer_moves/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 | Amanda McLoughlin on becoming self-employed, queer representation, and financial misconceptions | 01:22:50 | |
Episode 42 In this episode, you will hear an interview with Amanda McLoughlin - the CEO of Multitude, podcaster, and mythology enthusiast. She’s the co-host of Spirits and Join The Party and regularly appears on other Multitude shows. In her conversation with Julia, they discussed the reality of becoming self-employed, advice on turning a passion into a career, the queer energy and representation in media, the benefits of therapy, the importance of various mental health practices. RECOMMENDATION Read "The Upward Spiral Workbook" The Upward Spiral W...Alex Korb AMANDA MCLOUGHLIN Amanda’s Twitter https://twitter.com/shessomickey Amanda’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shessomickey/ Multitude’s website https://multitude.productions Spirits podcast Spirits Join The Party podcast Join the Party BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ DISCLAIMER None of the information presented herein is intended to form the basis of any offer or recommendation or have any regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any specific person, and that includes you, my dear listener. Everything in this episode is for informational entertainment purposes only. | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | Jada Jones on building an online business, not going to college, and journaling for success | 01:11:48 | |
Episode 16 This week Julia chats with Jada Jones - an actress, a dancer, a podcaster and a YouTuber - to learn about her experience with building an online business, dealing with rejection, not going to college, journaling for success and so much more. RECOMMENDATION Click here to read "Can’t hurt me" by David Goggins GUEST Click here to watch Jada’s YouTube Click here to find Jada’s Instagram Click here to listen to Jada’s podcast BEING BETTER Click here to Email us Click here to find the website Click here to find our Instagram | |||
| 13 May 2021 | Mariana Castro on equality, imposter syndrome, and journalism | 01:12:26 | |
Episode 31 In this episode Julia is joined by Mariana Castro - a journalist currently working for Polygraph.info with experience at Vox Media, HBO and Newsweek Media Group. They discussed Mariana’s journey with becoming a journalist, advice on getting recognized in a very saturated field, overcoming imposter syndrome, becoming a better storyteller, the problem of infobesity, activism for inequality, and inequality in Brazil, and becoming more open minded. RECOMMENDATIONS Read " The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue " MARIANA CASTRO Mariana’s website https://www.marianacastro.space Mariana’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marianabacastro/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 04 Mar 2021 | The one habit to change your life | 00:22:48 | |
Episode 21 What if I told you that all it takes to develop healthy practices and change your life is this one habit? Sounds like I'm selling snake oil right? Well, it's true and you can learn all about it by listening to this episode. BEING BETTER Click here to visit our Instagram Click here to visit the website Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com | |||
| 27 Jan 2022 | The dangers of people pleasing | 00:30:19 | |
Episode 67 You’ve met them, I’ve met them, or you may be one of them: nice people. They always give others the benefit of the doubt, are ready to give a hand, or volunteer for that task that no one wants. They’re sensitive to the feelings of others, easy to be around, and rarely if ever argue. What’s not to like? Not much, you say. But if being the nice guy/gal is your 24/7 public persona, there are often psychological dangers lurking below that friendly surface, a downside that can take its toll. RECOMMENDATION Read “Symposium” by Plato https://books.google.pl/books?id=XtS0pZ4iiaYC&source=gbs_similarbooks BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website beingbetter.net Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 10 Feb 2022 | The science behind skincare, "clean" beauty, and how to properly read labels with Asia Fee (Alchemist Asia) | 01:11:21 | |
Episode 69 Julia is joined by Asia Fee - a Chemist, former Lab Technician, Cancer Therapeutic Researcher, founder of Alchemist Asia, and advocate for women in STEM - to discuss the science behind skin-care, how to properly read labels, myths about the quality and longevity of our favorite beauty products, tips on how to make products at home, the misconceptions regarding ‘clean beauty’ and greenwashing in the beauty industry. They also chat about the discrimination of minorities in STEM and working towards reducing science stigma. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Ingredient Sourcing website - https://www.makingcosmetics.com/ RECOMMENDATION Watch Instagram lives by these creators: The Albanian Chemist https://www.instagram.com/p/CSa2vVNrAeP/ The Glam Chemist https://www.instagram.com/p/CVnmitqFixy/ The Academinist https://www.instagram.com/theacademinist/ Top Drawer Talk by EditressinChic https://www.instagram.com/tv/CL48ft6Fpr1/ ASIA FEE Asia’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/asiafee/ Asia’s blog https://asiafee.wordpress.com/ Alchemist Asia shop https://www.alchemistasia.us BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 29 May 2022 | Meant To Move - The importance of intuition and listening to your inner voice | 01:18:55 | |
Episode 5 Marie and Julia are joined in a conversation about the power of our inner voice. They discuss what intuition really is and provide neuropsychological research to help explain why developing the ability to listen to it can be so life-changing. Yet, most of us go through life ignoring our “gut instincts”, which unfortunately can result in serious physical and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and many more. Therefore, the co-hosts move on to discussing some ways through which we can all practice and foster intuition and give tangible, real-life advice. They also share their personal stories as examples of the importance of intuition in platonic and romantic relationships as well as movement practices. Before the end of the discussion, Julia shares how she was recently struggling in following her intuitive movement practice as an indirect effect of ignoring her instincts and bodily cues. Watch the practice guide on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCiKhinIZisvL-w12U0cw0Sw Visit our website https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomove MARIE JANICEK Marie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariejanicek/ Marie’s website https://www.mariejanicek.com/ Evolna www.evolna.com This Thing Called Movement Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-thing-called-movement/id1442617080 https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9WGd2NoEcYA4EzVfjI7c?si=2662711dcd1c4a4f JULIA SZPOR Being Better Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Being Better website https://www.beingbetter.info Being Better TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ Being Better podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/being-better/id1546447513 | |||
| 20 May 2021 | The power of perception: labeling, placebo, mindfulness, and gratitude | 00:30:09 | |
Episode 32 An often under-discussed factor that influences our happiness and health is the power of our perception. But the way we view the world, judge it, and make expectations for the future all matter immensely on the psychological and even physiological level. In this episode, Julia discusses the influence of the placebo effect, our tendency to labeling, being mindful, and gratitude. RECOMMENDATIONS Listen to ”Choicology” https://open.spotify.com/show/5eEQ5hd4CfpsYkfZZi136a?si=3pxv1CcVQ0KVGGFO0wQiTg BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ SOURCES “A new earth” by Eckhart Tolle https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21574706/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01867.x https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/105381009290066J https://positivepsychology.com/what-is-mindfulness/ https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/02/18/martin-seligman-gratitude-visit-three-blessings/ | |||
| 03 Feb 2022 | Movement therapy, spiritual embodiment, and developing intuition with Marie Janicek | 01:27:21 | |
Episode 68 Julia is joined by Marie janicek - a movement teacher and guide - to discuss the spirituality of movement, how to develop the relationship with our bodies, expressing anger in a heathy way, fostering intuition, the power of our perception, and so much more. RECOMMENDATION Read “Quantum gravity" https://books.google.pl/books/about/Quantum_Gravity.html?id=HrAzTmXdssQC&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y MARIE JANICEK Marie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariejanicek/ Marie’s website https://www.mariejanicek.com/ Evolna www.evolna.com This Thing Called Movement https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-thing-called-movement/id1442617080 https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9WGd2NoEcYA4EzVfjI7c?si=2662711dcd1c4a4f BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | Attaining food freedom, improving body image, and why weight does not define health with Cherie Miller | 00:58:29 | |
Episode 72 Julia is joined by Cherie Miller - AKA the Food Freedom Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor - to discuss food freedom, improving body image, intuitive eating, the dangers of diet culture, the myths of “good” and “bad” food, how to prevent and overcome eating disorders as well as how to help a loved one struggling with disordered eating. ❗️How to help Ukraine ❗️ https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/ RECOMMENDATION Read “Food Is Not Medicine” https://books.google.pl/books/about/Food_Isn_t_Medicine.html?id=szHxDwAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y CHERIE MILLER Cherie’s website https://foodfreedomtherapy.com Cherie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foodfreedomtherapist/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 01 Apr 2021 | Cade Prior on the art of freelancing, ethical advertising, and digital minimalism | 01:29:03 | |
Episode 25 In this episode Julia talks with Cade Prior, a filmmaker, YouTuber and Digital Advertiser, to discuss the art of freelancing, his creative process as a content creator, ethical advertising, self-improvement experiments, minimalism, and digital minimalism among many other interesting topics mentioned in this conversation. RECOMMENDATIONS "The Paradox of Choice" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-More-Less-Revised-ebook/dp/B000TDGGVU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+paradox+of+choice&qid=1617258219&sr=8-1 "Fuck Feelings" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Feelings-Practical-Managing-Impossible-Problems/dp/1476789991/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Fuck+feelings&qid=1617258266&sr=8-1 "A brief history of time" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Brief-History-Time-Black-Holes-ebook/dp/B0031RDVMI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1J86R2PLMNNBL&dchild=1&keywords=a+brief+history+of+time&qid=1617258288&sprefix=A+brief+his%2Caps%2C320&sr=8-1 CADE PRIOR Cade’s website https://www.cadeprior.com Cade’s YouTube https://youtube.com/c/CadePriorVideos Cade’s Intsgaram https://www.instagram.com/medicadetion/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Click here to find the website Click here to find our Instagram | |||
| 04 Aug 2022 | Relationships, attachment styles, and improving social skills with Dr Heidi Kane | 00:59:18 | |
Episode 83 Julia is joined by Heidi Kane, PhD, - a psychology professor from UT Dallas whose research examines how social and cognitive processes shape interpersonal experiences and how these experiences then impact relationship dynamics and health. Together they discuss attachment theory and different styles of attachment, how we can improve our social skills, why marriage is so hard and different now from what it used to be in the past, the importance of community and social network diversity, the power of physical contact, and how the pandemic changed the way we connect with one another. RECOMMENDATION Listen to Hidden Brain Podcast episode on marriage: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hG7NxvLZTVvlQcu1b2u7U?si=4k664MKYTqWuDhg73OJ3ww Watch "High Fidelity" https://www.hulu.com/series/high-fidelity-52cb09be-ccc9-4eb4-9db8-f00b0443b2f5 DR HEIDI KANE Close Relationships and Health Lab https://labs.utdallas.edu/crhlab/ BEING BETTER Julia’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliaszpor/ Being Better Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Being Better website https://www.beingbetter.info Being Better TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ Being Better podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/being-better/id1546447513 | |||
| 30 Sep 2021 | Zahra Biabani on climate optimism, recognizing greenwashing, and climate justice | 01:07:22 | |
Episode 52 Zahra Biabani - a blogger, environmental activist, and CEO - sits with Julia to discuss climate optimism, ethical fashion, recognizing greenwashing, and climate justice. You can also learn about if we should replace the word “sustainability” and common misconceptions regarding eco-friendly ways of living. RECOMMENDATION & MENTIONS Read "Drawdown” https://www.amazon.com/Drawdown-Comprehensive-Proposed-Reverse-Warming/dp/0143130447 Fridays For Future https://fridaysforfuture.org Sunrise Movement Sunrise Movement - We Are The Climate Revolutionhttps://www.sunrisemovement.org Citizens Climate Lobby https://citizensclimatelobby.org ZAHRA BIABANI Zahra’s Instgaram https://www.instagram.com/soulful_seeds/ Zahra’s website https://www.soulfulseedsblog.com In The Loop Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rentintheloop/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 09 Sep 2021 | Zahraa Surtee on therapy myths, learning to ask for help, & building strong relationships | 01:16:24 | |
Episode 49 Zahraa Surtee - a registered counselor and holistic psychologist with experience working at the Oprah Winfrey Academy of Leadership for Girls - joined us this week to discuss common misconceptions about therapy, learning to ask for help, building stronger relationships, alternative therapy, the importance of being of service, and many more topics regarding mental health and well-being. RECOMMENDATION Read "Shantaram" https://books.google.pl/books/about/Shantaram.html?id=VdMFmq92Fa8C&redir_esc=y ZAHRAA SURTEE Zahraa’s website http://www.mindspacecounselling.co.za Zahraa’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heartminded.psychologist/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 20 Jan 2022 | Should we strive for self-improvement or for happiness? | 00:30:10 | |
Episode 66 What’s even the point of wanting to “be better”? Is self-improvement making us miserable? Maybe we shouldn’t strive for anything at all? This episode dives deep into this philosophical inquiry in trying to get a better grasp on the direction we should use to guide the journey of life. RECOMMENDATION Listen to “Silk Sonic” by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak https://open.spotify.com/album/0S0r2RFucaW9kVjBtcBOV1?si=yl_WlRcKSY6errZTEx8NvQ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website beingbetter.net Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 27 May 2021 | Anna Papaioannou on breathwork, the gut-brain connection, and psychedelics | 01:22:24 | |
Episode 33 In this episode you will hear Julia’s conversation with Anna Papaioannou, who also likes to go by Anna The Anxiety Coach. She has a degree in psychology, diploma in counseling, is a professional breathwork guide, a certified nutrition and health coach, and helps people all around the world in reaching their mental and physical well-being. The topics mentioned in the conversation include Anna’s own experience with overcoming anxiety and stepping away from the traditional approaches, the potential of psychedelics, the influence and power of breathwork, the gut-brain connection, learning to say “no” and many more. ANNA PAPAIOANNOU
Anna’s website https://annatheanxietycoach.com Anna’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annatheanxietycoach/ Anna’s podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/330ZmAF2zrtoEu9alikp0x?si=sACNMU0nR62XUq3SB7jOvQ&nd=1 BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | *hot take*: Learning is actually awesome | 00:31:51 | |
Episode 79 Knowledge is power. Most of us inherently know that’s true but at the same time really dislike learning. In this week’s episode, Julia dives deep into why she loves studying (but not grades) and why it is so important to be a life-long learner. She provides a fresh perspective in hopes to motivate the listeners to foster their curiosity and become truly excited to learn new skills and subjects. This episode is devoted to the love and power of education while its second part will serve as an exploration of why most children are conditioned to lose their natural curiosity when going through the standard model of education as well as provide tips on how we can regain that passion and never stop being a student. BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 16 Dec 2021 | “Stop Bullshitting Yourself” - How To Practice Self-Awareness | 00:31:09 | |
Episode 63 The brain is a great liar and we can be very gullible. Most of the time we take our thoughts for granted and fail to consider that they might not be a good representation of reality. This week’s episode is all about the ways and reasons we lie to ourselves as well as some tips on how to become more self-aware. RECOMMENDATION Watch "Stage Fright" Watch Jenny Slate: Stage Fright | Netflix Official Sitehttps://www.netflix.com › title BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website beingbetter.net Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | How would Universal Basic Income even work? | 00:32:01 | |
What is Universal Basic Income? How would it influence the late-stage capitalist society? Sources: Voa News, 2021 Simpson, Mason, Godwin, 2017 https://www.utpjournals.press/doi/abs/10.3138/cpp.2016-082 Sculos, 2018 https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1120&context=classracecorporatepower Rushkoff, Big Think, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m25YLByFVRw Harari, 2018 https://www.ynharari.com/book/21-lessons-book/ | |||
| 18 Mar 2021 | Lucy Scarborough on body dysmorphia, toxicity of the self-improvement culture, and skydiving | 00:58:59 | |
Episode 23 This week Julia talks with Lucy Scarborough, a podcaster and skydiver, to discuss the toxicity found in the self-improvement culture, how setting big goals can be dangerous, body dysmorphia in both women and men, the importance of gratitude in our mental health and so much more. RESOURCES FOR ANYONE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH Eating Disorders Helpline US; 0808 801 0677 Eating Disorders Helpline UK: 0845 838 2040 International Mental Health Helpline for Youth; https://www.childhelplineinternational.org/ RECOMMENDATION “Astrophysics for People in a hurry” on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Astrophysics-People-Hurry-Grasse-Tyson-ebook/dp/B01MAWT2MO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23BN57NHCC72V&dchild=1&keywords=astrophysics+for+people+in+a+hurry&qid=1616046751&sprefix=Astroph%2Caps%2C285&sr=8-1 “The Universe Has Got Your Back” on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Has-Your-Back-Transform-ebook/dp/B01GUIL13K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AUTCPZD7VXXT&dchild=1&keywords=the+universe+has+your+back&qid=1616046690&sprefix=The+univers%2Caps%2C295&sr=8-1 LUCY SCARBOROUGH Lucy's podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1nqJzwT76KAeGjL1g1Gm7Y?si=gTqkrjHpTnWCGVEH_Bdshw Lucy's personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucyscarbro/ Lucy's food Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foodie.lu/ BEING BETTER Click here to visit our website Click here to visit our Instagram Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | Meditation guide for beginners, the science of mindfulness, and corporate wellness with Danica Trapara | 00:51:58 | |
Episode 71 Julia is joined by Danica Trapara - a meditation teacher and corporate wellness expert - to discuss the science behind meditation, how to do it properly, common mistakes to avoid as a beginner, how to practice mindfulness throughout the day, what is corporate wellness, and why it’s so important in 2022 and so much more. ❗️How to help Ukraine ❗️ https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/ RECOMMENDATION Shop for a Fitbit https://www.fitbit.com/ DANICA TRAPARA Danica’s website https://www.getmindwell.co Danica’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 24 Jun 2021 | The Drinkwater Brothers on the therapeutic aspect of music, overcoming imposter syndrome, and sibling relationships | 01:22:25 | |
Episode 37 This week Julia is joined by The Drinkwater Brothers also known as John and Matt Drinkwater - talented performers, musicians, actors, and top-ranking goofballs. Their music was nominated for the MAC awards among others and, through their weekly live shows on Instagram, they’ve created an ever-growing online community of fans and supporters. In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation about their journey with becoming performers, how the entertainment and music industry is different in the age of social media, what it takes to have a good sibling relationship, about overcoming imposter syndrome, and about the therapeutic aspect of creating art, among many other topics. RECOMMENDATION John and Matt’s playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/bgme0frvzyvwos3tu644ab9pm/playlist/2dYc0hKdCnLUS9e9R4I17F?si=vXktAECoSwKUqXwwRr0QHg&dl_branch=1 Bo Burnham comedy special on Netflix Bo Burnham: Inside | Netflix Official Sitehttps://www.netflix.com › title THE DRINKWATER BROTHERS The Drinkwater Brothers on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/38BjXuKfLXfUUcDbykZTOq?si=-7wKBb2jS9yaponnj6NZvA&dl_branch=1 The Drinkwater Brothers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thedrinkwaterbrothers/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/
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| 25 Nov 2021 | Our bodies were designed to move - How to build the habit of exercising (and stick to it) | 00:33:39 | |
Episode 60 Humans are designed to move and the recent transition to a sedentary lifestyle clearly isn’t serving us. And even though we all know that we should spend more time moving, we feel like we’re too busy and life just gets in the way. This episode is a summary of all the evidence that proves that we cannot be truly happy nor healthy without exercise as well as a guide on how you can implement more movement into your daily routine. RECOMMENDATION https://books.google.pl/books?id=-uQoDwAAQBAJ&dq=turtles+all+the+way+down&source=gbs_navlinks_s BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website beingbetter.net Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ SOURCES https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30627775/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213422014000705 https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/exercise-happiness.htm https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306452206003228 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4061809/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170626155729.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170307155214.htm | |||
| 14 Oct 2021 | Why we can say hurtful words to ourselves that we would never say to other people | 00:33:07 | |
Episode 54 Have you ever wondered why we are able to be so mean and hurtful to ourselves in the way we would never be to other people? Why is is that we are our worst critics? The answer is simple - we train ourselves the same way we train dogs. Click the play button to learn all about it. RECOMMENDATION “Lord of the Rings” audiobook read by Andy Serkis Diffuser/humidifier BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | Why I’m struggling with meditation and why you might too | 00:32:28 | |
Episode 36 In this episode Julia talks about her struggles with making meditation a habit. She opens up about her past journey with meditation, what has contributed to the inconsistency in her meditation practice, and finally, what she (and maybe you too) should do to prevent making the same mistakes in the future. BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 25 Jul 2023 | I Wonder - Trailer | 00:01:43 | |
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| 14 Apr 2022 | Why and how to romanticize your life | 00:32:50 | |
Episode 75 Romanticizing your life is appreciating every small moment, it’s slowing down to notice beauty in the ordinary, and it’s pushing yourself to make your life movie-worthy. It is basically a way to make your time on this Earth much more meaningful and enjoyable. In this week’s episode, Julia explains how to romanticize your life. She gives specific tips as well as shares her own journey with how she started to approach people and events in her life in a more romantic way. BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 09 Dec 2021 | Trauma & manifestation, inner child healing, and developing self-compassion with Dr. Anna Kress | 01:09:38 | |
Episode 62 We are joined by Dr. Anna Kress - a clinical psychologist from Princeton with an expertise in trauma-informed psychotherapy, mindful self-compassion, and the psychology of spirituality - to talk about Trauma-Informed Manifestation, common misconceptions regarding manifestation, toxic positivity, the different attachment styles, inner child healing, working with the body, how to foster self-compassion, and the psychology of spirituality. RECOMMENDATION Read “Anchored” https://books.google.pl/books/about/Anchored.html?id=froxEAAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y ANNA KRESS Anna’s website https://drannakress.com Anna’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drannakress/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website beingbetter.net Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 16 Sep 2021 | Why you should make time to be alone with yourself and how to actually enjoy it | 00:33:02 | |
Episode 50 Being alone with your thoughts and nothing to distract you seems like torture, right? For most of us the idea of meditating or waiting in a line is very uncomfortable. But it actually turns out that being by yourself, presently, with no distractions, aware of your every thought is incredibly beneficial. This episode is about why we need to be by ourselves every once in a while and also how to fall in love with it. RECOMMENDATION Watch "The Good Place" The Good Place | Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com › title BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 29 Apr 2021 | Understanding and dealing with anger in a healthy way | 00:33:29 | |
Episode 29 Anger is a commonly misunderstood emotion and therefore, it often takes control of us to the point where we can ruin our relationships, hurt others, hurt ourselves, or ruin the possibility of a future opportunity like getting a job. In this episode you will learn about the science behind anger, how if influences us and how to deal with it in a healthy way. RECOMMENDATIONS Read "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle https://www.amazon.com/New-Earth-LIFE-CHANGING-otherworldly-Breakfast-ebook/dp/B002RI97IY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33TBIP9E2APGD&dchild=1&keywords=a+new+earth+by+eckhart+tolle&qid=1619678222&sprefix=A+new+%2Caps%2C297&sr=8-1 BEING BETTER Click here to email us Click here to find the website Click here to find our Instagram SOURCES https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886921000210 | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | How should we define success? | 00:32:16 | |
Episode 28 Have you ever asked yourself what "success" means to you? Yeah, that’s what I’ve thought. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most of us go through life chasing after some abstract version of success that we aren’t even aware of. But in today’s world the way we view success as a society combined with hustle culture can lead to burnout, developing self-destructive habits, and eventually quitting. This is why it is so crucial to redefine success. Do you want to know how should we view it instead? Tap "play" and enjoy listening! RECOMMENDATIONS Read "Educated" by Tara Westover https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399590501?pf_rd_r=437ZXYXC42CMAQXFQHWA&pf_rd_p=6fc81c8c-2a38-41c6-a68a-f78c79e7253f&pd_rd_r=b76d05df-746f-44d9-9ffb-83c1637d721d&pd_rd_w=mZITS&pd_rd_wg=qOoAP&ref_=pd_gw_unk BEING BETTER Click here to email us Click here to find the website Click here to find our Instagram SOURCES | |||
| 09 Apr 2022 | Meant To Move - Turning anxiety into confidence | 01:24:05 | |
Episode 2 Meant To Move is a special podcast collaboration dedicated to the power of movement and embodiment — co-created by Marie Janicek & Julia Szpor as part of the “Being Better” and “This Thing Called Movement” podcasts. Today Marie and Julia dig deep into the emotionally charged topic of: how to negotiate anxiety & insecurity surrounding our bodies & movement and exchange them for confidence and empowerment instead. Together they flesh out some of the biggest pieces of this puzzle, like why movement often feels awkward (yes bodies are magical but they can also be weird), why so many of us are afraid of going to the gym (ugh please don’t look at me), and why moving in front of other people is so intimating (ahhh again please don’t look at me!). And while deconstructing these very real challenges in relationship to our bodies and movement, they share their own personal stories in navigating these waters of anxiety and insecurity, how they made the transition to feeling more happy & confident, and add detailed scientific explanations for how movement actually helps us regulate anxieties and insecurities. To wrap up, Julia shares her recent experiences (and exciting revelations!) with Marie’s recommended intuitive movement practices — how it felt, what was hard, what were the benefits, and what she would’ve done differently. Marie eagerly explains the science behind Julia’s first two weeks of practice and gives and Julia and the listeners a new set of recommendations to follow in trying out this episode’s practice. You can join in on the guided movement practices & meditations on our YouTube channel [here!] (https://youtube.com/channel/UCiKhinIZisvL-w12U0cw0Sw) Visit our [website] (https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomove) to learn more about the show, to share your experiences in your movement & embodiment journey, and to submit any questions you would like answered! We'd love to hear from you! MARIE JANICEK Marie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariejanicek/ Marie’s website https://www.mariejanicek.com/ Evolna www.evolna.com This Thing Called Movement Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-thing-called-movement/id1442617080 https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9WGd2NoEcYA4EzVfjI7c?si=2662711dcd1c4a4f JULIA SZPOR Being Better Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Being Better website https://www.beingbetter.info Being Better TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ Being Better podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/being-better/id1546447513 | |||
| 21 Oct 2021 | Luckie Sigouin on redefining masculinity, male body image, and coping with grief in a healthy way | 01:07:52 | |
Episode 55 Luckie Sigouin - a plant-based fitness expert, Ironman competitor, entrepreneur, and bodybuilder - joins Julia to talk about redefining masculinity, body image in men, recovering from trauma, how to grief properly, the importance of becoming comfortable with one’s own thoughts, common nutrition mistakes on the vegan diet, vegan gut health, and much more. RECOMMENDATION Nimai Delgado Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0SIXMqo6aqTnl66FqaDEfG?si=qY8XM7c-TtC2lzavmafLEg LUCKIE SIGOUIN Luckie’s podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1u3jbDH04NcRPKCkB2DNHH?si=aIVOERKJTkKh6smxc458aQ Luckie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/luckiesigouin/ Luckie’s website https://www.fitvegan.ca/optin-510819271633478154540 BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 28 Oct 2021 | Leah Scott on the science of cold exposure, learning to breathe, & the power of femininity | 01:13:06 | |
Episode 56 Leah Scott - a Level 2 Wim Hof Method instructor, breathwork specialist, extreme cold tolerance practitioner, mountain guide, - joined us this week to talk about her story, the science behind cold exposure and the importance of learning to breathe. She also gives a complete guide for beginners interested in the. Wim Hof Method and explains how it can impact our relationship with femininity, our body and sisterhood with other women. RECOMMENDATION "The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life" - https://boydvarty.com/book/the-lion-trackers-guide-to-life/ LEAH SCOTT Leah’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leahscottie/ Leah’s website https://www.leahscott.net BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 15 Apr 2021 | Does money make us happier? | 00:32:14 | |
Episode 27 In this episode, you'll learn the answer to the - literally - million-dollar question: Does money make us happier? Julia cites scientific studies to debunk the myth that money can't buy happiness. Because it can, but not in all cases. As Kanye West put it ”Money isn't everything, but not having it is” RECOMMENDATIONS Damon Dominique’s YouTube channel https://youtube.com/c/damondominique BEING BETTER Click here to email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Click here to find the website Click here to find our Instagram SOURCES https://www.pnas.org/content/107/38/16489 https://hbr.org/2018/11/9-out-of-10-people-are-willing-to-earn-less-money-to-do-more-meaningful-work https://science.sciencemag.org/content/319/5870/1687 https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/all-things-work/Pages/the-search-for-meaning.aspx https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12585811/ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_volunteering_can_help_your_mental_health https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier https://sambazmusic.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/the-how-of-happiness.pdf | |||
| 23 Sep 2021 | Pat McAuley on becoming a plant-based athlete, “you are what you eat”, and the freedom of a simple life | 01:12:13 | |
Episode 51 Pat McAuley - a serial entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, and wellness advocate - sits with Julia to discuss how his experience switching to a plant based lifestyle changed various areas of his life, including his approach to sport and even his close relationships. You can also hear about the science of “you are what you eat” and cellular memory, becoming an ultra-athlete and being in control of your body, the freedom of appreciating the simple things, advice for striving entrepreneurs, and many interesting topics. PAT MCAULEY Pat’s website https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com Pat’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eatgreenmakegreen/ Eat Green Make Green Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4grRo87jK029IOglFxlYU5?si=ruy6906kS0KTTqH7QPjMKA&dl_branch=1 BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | Why I am vegan and why you don’t have to be | 00:27:45 | |
Episode 17 This week Julia shares why she chooses to eat plant based each day. She talks about why veganism is important to her and why you don’t have to become vegan if you want to improve your life and the ones around you. To learn more click play and enjoy! RECOMMENDATIONS Click here to listen to BBC Earth Podcast BEING BETTER Click here to visit our Instagram Click here to visit our website Email: podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com SOURCES Livestock farming and greenhouse gas emissions https://knoema.com/infographics/maodxhb/global-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-livestock https://academic.oup.com/af/article/9/1/69/5173494 How bad is methane? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-bad-of-a-greenhouse-gas-is-methane/ How do cows produce methane? Deforestation and the livestock industry https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/whats-driving-deforestation Antibiotic resistance https://www.cdc.gov/narms/faq.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fnarms%2Fanimals.html Antibiotics in food https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3234384 | |||
| 11 Nov 2021 | “Humans are NOT designed to be happy, productive, or confident” - the science of human nature | 00:30:32 | |
Episode 58 Humans evolved to be very interesting creatures, but, because for the past 100 000 years we’ve been the only human species, we sometimes overstate our abilities and superiority over other animals. In this episode, we break down evolutionary psychology and anthropology to answer the questions: Why are we so lazy? Why aren’t we happy? Why are we so anxious? Why do we love to gossip? And why are we so filled with so much prejudice? RECOMMENDATION Watch “Human Nature” Doc Watch Human Nature | Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com › title BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ SOURCES https://books.google.pl/books?id=1EiJAwAAQBAJ&dq=Sapiens&source=gbs_navlinks_s https://www.rug.nl/research/gelifes/tres/publications/_pdf/sl_eacss09.pdf https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01750.x https://theconversation.com/friend-or-foe-what-the-shape-of-your-face-says-about-you-44989 | |||
| 18 Nov 2021 | The truth about fighting depression, mental health myths, & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - with Sadie Sutton | 01:08:39 | |
Episode 59 This episode is all about overcoming depression and anxiety, especially among young people. Julia is joined by Sadie Sutton - podcast host, mental health activist, psychology major, and online creator - to talk about common misconceptions regarding depression, mental health pseudoscience, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, how to support loved ones struggling with mental health, and building stronger relationships through prioritizing oneself. RECOMMENDATION Listen to “Red (Taylor’s Version” Album https://open.spotify.com/album/6kZ42qRrzov54LcAk4onW9?si=Jt3CEeBCQPyjM2aOBLMV1Q Watch “The Big Bang Theory” Watch The Big Bang Theory | Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com › title SADIE SUTTON She Persisted Podcast https://pod.link/1463051730 Sadie’s website https://www.shepersistedpodcast.com Sadie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shepersistedpodcast/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website beingbetter.net Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) National Suicide Prevention Hotline World Federation for Mental Health | |||
| 29 Jul 2021 | How to *actually* overcome fear and anxiety | 00:30:05 | |
Episode 43 The way we think about fear is wrong and by listening to this episode you will learn why. Anxiety and fear are inherent parts of the human psyche and they have helped us survive hundreds of thousands of years. These feelings can be very useful but we need to learn how to use them to our own advantage - and that’s precisely what this episode is about. BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 12 Aug 2021 | Life is great... so why aren’t we happy? | 00:30:58 | |
Episode 45 Happiness is an interesting concept. It’s as if the more we focus on catching it and achieving happiness, the harder it is to remain in that state of bliss. And that happens to all of us no matter our financial success, status, or health. So why is it that we are not fully satisfied and happy whenever life is going great? Shouldn’t it be that if we’re healthy, financially secure, have good relationships, and have a satisfying job we should be smiling all the time? In this episode, you will learn why we need to go through both ups and downs, why it’s okay to feel blue every once in a while, and what we can do to be happier. RECOMMENDATION Read ”Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” https://books.google.pl/books/about/Lightning_Thief_The_Percy_Jackson_and_th.html?id=FFTJDYx_ZiEC&redir_esc=y BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | Finding inner peace, how to deal with anger, and the joy of stillness with Lucy Victoria Jackson | 01:12:48 | |
Episode 73 Julia is joined by Lucy Victoria Jackson - a Yoga Teacher, Crystal Singing Bowl Practitioner & Wellbeing Writer - to discuss fostering inner peace, healthy ways of processing anger, the power of forgiveness, finding joy in stillness, practices to live more mindfully, mindfulness and yoga misconceptions, sound healing and so much more. ❗️How to help Ukraine ❗️ https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/ RECOMMENDATION Read “Washington Black” https://books.google.pl/books/about/Washington_Black.html?id=3J2yDQAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y LUCY VICTORIA JACKSON Lucy’s website https://www.lucyvictoriajackson.com Lucy’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucyvjackson/ Lucy’s podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/root-rise-with-lucy/id1515167513 BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 26 Nov 2022 | The role of creativity in mental health | 00:27:48 | |
Episode 87 Julia opens up about her recent struggles with mental wellbeing and recounts how she’s been feeling in the last few months. Later she discusses the role of art and creative expression in her mental health and outlines the many benefits of creating which we can all exorcice - no matter if you do or don’t consider yourself an artist. BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 25 Sep 2022 | I’ve been anxious about the future | 00:25:58 | |
Episode 85 Becoming an adult is hard. Everything feels uncertain and you can’t shake the feeling like you’re doing something wrong. Like people have it figured out and, no matter how hard you try, you don’t. You are anxious about making the biggest mistake of your life because now, for the first time ever, you hold the full responsibility for your choices. If you screw up, you have to deal wit the consequences. Everyone you know and love are changing or moving away, and you can’t help but feel lost. In this episode, I share some thoughts on anxiety and uncertainty - especially as a young person navigating through adulthood. BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | Julie Fratantoni, PhD, on brain health, the science of happiness, and common brain myths | 01:14:10 | |
Episode 35 In this episode Julia talks with Dr. Julie Fratantoni - a cognitive neuroscientist, the Head of Operations at The Brain Health Project at The University of Texas at Dallas. Through her work Julie focuses on educating and training people of all ages about reducing stress, being happy, achieving goals, and improving the overall brain health. The discussion topics included Julie’s journey with neuroscience, the pillars of brain health, the science of happiness, common brain myths, neuroscience of kindness, and gender equality in STEM. Aristotle: "The more you know, the more you realize you don't know." RECOMMENDATION Download Blinkist https://www.blinkist.com JULIE FRATANTONI Julie’s Instagram https://instagram.com/drjuliefratantoni?utm_medium=copy_link Julie’s podcast https://anchor.fm/julie-fratantoni Julie’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliefratantoni?lang=en The Brain Health Project https://brainhealth.utdallas.edu/programs/the-brainhealth-project/ BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 19 Aug 2021 | Should we focus on the journey, the destination, or "the friends we made along the way?" | 00:30:49 | |
Episode 46 "It’s about the journey, not the destination" - I’m sure you’ve heard that dictum before but it’s easy to hear it without truly taking in its meaning. The difference is simple; are you going to the gym because you want to exercise or because you want to have a six-pack? Be honest with yourself because one of this mindsets will help you build a new habit and the other will quickly lead you to burnout. This episode is all about why focusing on the destination can be harmful and how to fall in love with the process. RECOMMENDATION Listen to The Happiness Lab podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3i5TCKhc6GY42pOWkpWveG?si=A_zdJizsRcaEhtWloCNt4Q&dl_branch=1 BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ | |||
| 18 Feb 2021 | Flora Beverly on sustainability, mental health, and mindful social media usage | 00:51:27 | |
Episode 18 How to be sustainable in the era of singe use packaging? What can we do to make social media less toxic? What can we learn from staying home in lockdown? We answered all of these questions together with Flora Beverly - a blogger, YouTuber, athlete and a biologist. This conversation is packed with insights and advice on how to live happier and healthier. RECOMMENDATIONS Watch Shitt’s Creek Schitt's Creek | Netflixwww.netflix.com › title Listen to Wardrobe Crisis https://open.spotify.com/show/1HKbOe7Nj1r3YMDAalRdgF?si=TXK7Nbo0TMqrppnA9wfaxA Brands mentioned: Girlfriend Collective, Patagonia, Sundried, Peak and Flow FLORA BEVERLY Flora’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foodfitnessflora/ Flora’s YouTube https://youtube.com/c/FloraBeverley Flora’s Blog https://foodfitnessflora.blog Home renovation Instagram https://www.instagram.com/backtobristol/ BEING BETTER Email: podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Website and Blog learningtoexperience.com | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 | How to deal with climate anxiety and regain hope for the future of the planet | 00:34:17 | |
Episode 47 Climate anxiety is real. It includes a wide range of negative emotions such as fear, anger, worry, and insecurity that stem from the awareness of the ongoing climate crisis. Studies show that it can lead to depression, domestic violence, and suicide. So how can we regain hope in the face of extreme weather events caused by the warming of the planet? Tap the ”play” button to learn all about it. RECOMMENDATION & MENTIONS Listen to The Happiness Lab podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3i5TCKhc6GY42pOWkpWveG?si=A_zdJizsRcaEhtWloCNt4Q&dl_branch=1 Small you changes you can make to be more sustainable https://zerowastememoirs.com/51-sustainable-changes-you-can-make-in-2018/ The Good Grief Network https://www.goodgriefnetwork.org BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website learningtoexperience.com Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ SOURCES https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272494419307145?via%3Dihub https://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/news-releases/climate-poll-2020 | |||
| 30 Jun 2022 | Why the standard model of education SUCKS and how to fall back in love with learning (no matter your age, career, or location) | 00:34:17 | |
Episode 80 In the second part of our ode to learning we talk about why the standard model of education (based on the Prussian education system) has conditioned students all around the globe to abandon their natural curiosities and grow to hate studying. Julia explains why the system is old-fashioned and works only on a very few types of students while discouraging as well as causing anxiety and chronic stress in all the others. She breaks down the unfair treatment of students and teachers which leaves both sides resentful towards education. However, it’s not all gloom and doom; this episode is also an exploration on how we can regain that sense of love for studying and become lifelong learners. We deeply believe that leaning is a privilege we all should have access to - no matter our age, nationality, gender, family life or career path. RECOMMENDATION Read “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||
| 05 Jan 2023 | The most unproductive activities to avoid in 2023 | 00:34:16 | |
Episode 88 Who likes to be unproductive? We all try to squeeze as much as we can into our 24 hours and yet, we usually end up feeling disappointed and with a sense of wasted time. Julia really wants to avoid that this year and shares in this episode a list of the unproductive activities she will opt out of in 2023. But what eventually turns out to be the most unproductive and wasteful may not be what you think… BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.beingbetter.info Visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/ Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_ | |||