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#neurodiversity #inclusion #neurodivergent   

Theo Smith is the co-author of the Business Book Awards Winner for best book in DE&I ‘Neurodiversity At Work: Drive innovation, performance and productivity with a neurodiverse workforce’. He’s worked in the recruitment and employment sector as a leader for over 15 years. He describes himself as Neurodivergent and a Neurodiversity advocate.  

He brings plenty of lived experience to ND at work as someone who associates with being ND, Dyslexic, ADHD, Autistic and… He is also the dad of a neurologically diverse family.  

We talk about what neurodiversity is in its broadest sense and how to enable employers to recognise the value of people who are neurodivergent.  

Theo talks about how a lack of recognition of some of the issues around neurodivergence its possible to embed biases in the work environment that hinder the expression of creativity.  

Apologies for the video quality.  

Connect with Theo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theosmithuk/ 

Get Theo's book here: https://amzn.to/3BJPWE8 

More info: https://www.chattalent.com/blogs/5minuteswith/theo-smith-on-the-topic-of-neurodiversity/

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Momentum Resilient Life is a health and wellness online space with the vision to empower community holistic transformation. We are committed to bringing out the potential in each other to meet the needs of the ever-changing and hyper-connected world around us.  

Disclaimer - All the views comments regarding health and wellness are our own and our personal research on various fields of science, education, faith and spirituality, sociology, etc. They are not meant to offer guidance or tell people what to do.  Please ALWAYS talk to your physician or GP before starting any exercise activity or diet. Our aim here is not to tell you what to do. We are not specialists. 

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#type2diabetes #weightloss #positive mindset  

Dave Thorp shares his amazing health story of how he was motivated to lose a massive amount of weight and reverse his type 2 diabetes. 

In this conversation, Dave gives an honest and unvarnished view of himself while at the same time giving credit to the support he had along the way to make the change he did.  

He talks about how he transformed his mindset and relationships in the many work trips he makes across the globe. Given that going into different food cultures brings some significant challenges, this is not a small achievement.  

Stick around to the end when I share some tips and insights I’ve learnt to help Dave make further progress in his health-span journey.  

As always, this is not a how-to formula. This is being described, but the aim is to, as Dave says, show that there is hope to be had wherever you are.  

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Disclaimer - All the views comments regarding health and wellness are our own and our personal research on various fields of science, education, faith and spirituality, sociology, etc.

They are not meant to offer guidance or tell people what to do.  Please ALWAYS talk to your physician or GP before starting any exercise activity or diet. Our aim here is not to tell you what to do. We are not specialists. We are people who love life and want to encourage you to pursue a holistic lifestyle that will benefit you and your loved ones.  

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#diabetes #nutrition #lifestylechanges   

Diabetes and its effects are a major killer in the world.  

Today we are talking to Dr Vinita Singh, a certified Lifestyle Medicine practitioner with a specialist interest in diabetes and diseases related to insulin resistance.  She shares something of her personal and family history, which galvanised a career change and led to a keen drive to delve into research in the field of diabetes.  

Searching for science-backed and evidence-based lifestyle changes for treating chronic diseases made her study lifestyle medicine and become a member of the prestigious ACLM. In 2020, she was certified as a lifestyle medicine professional by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. 

Soon after that, in 2021, she earned her certification as a Culinary Coach from ILM, Harvard Medical School. She lives in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in, India.  

We dive into how diabetes develops and answer some key questions patients ask on their journey.  

What does an intensive change in diet mean? What’s the role of stress in diabetes? 

Can drug treatment on its own prevent the harmful effects of diabetes? 

Find out the answers to these and other questions in this episode.  

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Please ALWAYS talk to your physician or GP before starting any exercise activity or diet. Our aim here is not to tell you what to do. We are not specialists. We are people who love life and want to encourage you to pursue a holistic lifestyle that will benefit you and your loved ones.   

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#MentalHealth #Trauma #BrainHealth 

Trauma affects us all. Everyone, at some point, will experience it.   

This zoom presentation is a small overview of what it can look like. Our autonomic nervous system is affected without us being aware of it.   

Past traumatic memories awake when our brains get triggered into hyper-vigilant states.  

If you have not been traumatised by an event recently, then the chances are you will be soon.  

I will discuss some principles of dealing with traumatic events and maintaining good mental health.  

I'll also discuss how traumatic events affect children's ability to learn and feel safe.  

This is not meant to advise individual cases; if you are affected by anything mentioned, please seek professional help.   

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Please ALWAYS talk to your physician or GP before starting any exercise activity or diet.

 Our aim here is not to tell you what to do. We are not specialists. 

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#mindset #10%rule #recovery   

Early in 2022, Peter herniated three of his lumbar vertebrae, which caused a great deal of pain and a time of immobility. Being an experienced physiotherapist, he understood the injury's seriousness and what was needed to regain his health. 

In today's episode, he describes something of that journey which was remarkable not only in that his issue was resolved but also in an accelerated timeframe.

Knowing what to do is different from taking the necessary and challenging steps. Peter's story highlights the mindset needed to regain health, but it can be applied in many different areas of our lives. 

He shares how he applied the 10% rule to his exercises and how these small incremental steps worked to fool his body into gradually improving. He also talks about the importance of not trying to push through the pain but simultaneously recognising the difference between discomfort and pain.  Peter talks about micro-improvements in a very practical way. 

The formula he used: His current reality +10%change x time = significant changes  

We also discuss how homeostasis can hinder and why the rest phases are fundamental, especially in advancing years. Peter also talks about how he used the tech in his phone to offload the need to remember what actions he needed to take. A critical point in a hyper-busy world. 

As always, it's essential to know that this does not constitute medical advice. In any situation, it's always important to seek medical advice early.  

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#sports #therapy #fitness   

Do you know what a massage therapist does? 

Do you know the difference between the service provided by a massage therapist, physiotherapist and osteopath?  

For the majority of people, the distinction is unclear. 

Imagine you’ve injured yourself playing sport; who do you go to and why?  

We discuss how to approach this question of why choose one versus another. 

Then it’s important to know the types of questions you need to ask a potential therapist before engaging their services.  

Given that there are a wide variety of practitioners with different qualifications, it’s vital to choose wisely. 

Doing so, you can avoid a lot of unnecessary costs as well as put your health at risk.  

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In this episode, we talked to Phillip Goodman, a wild campaign and nature lover from Santa Clarita, CA, a large suburb in the mountains 30 miles (48km) northwest of Los Angeles, CA. 

We learn about nature in his part of the world, and Phil has given us great tips for our next adventure on the North West coast of Scotland.

As a young boy, Phillip would open the gate from his backyard and step into wild, undeveloped mountains. There he’d climb through hills, build forts on giant oak trees, and hike through the many trails carved in the mountains.

After graduating from Long Beach State Univ. in 2007 with degrees in broadcast journalism and creative writing, Phillip stayed in Long Beach, CA. He found new solace in biking along the beaches of sunny SoCal and kayaking the marinas and bays of Newport, Huntington, and Long Beach. Phillip’s college roommate re-introduced him to the joys of camping by adventuring north to the Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest. Since then, Phillip (and his equally adventurous girlfriend of seven years) have been camping and kayaking their way through Northern Nevada and Northern CA.

Professionally, Phillip is the play-by-play broadcaster for Reno’s semi-pro men’s ice hockey team and the backup public address announcer for Reno’s minor league baseball team.

#leadership #mindset #growth #prosperity 

Marian is the co-founder and CEO of Dynamis Group. The company specializes in Strategic Succession, Executive Search and Leadership Due Diligence.   

He has completed projects in over 50 countries worldwide, driven by his philosophy of 'seeing people not for who they are, but for who they can become.  

Marian is an advocate and champion of Leading with Care and the Care Culture. He co-founded the Leaders Who Care platform to increase awareness and transformation of C-Suite executives.   

He invites leaders who care from every corner of the world to share best practices, embrace success & failure, and share ideas on a caring leadership approach.   

Marian's motto is "Contributing to world's betterment by bringing together the most caring & disruptive leaders."  

He loves God,  the family, his team, travelling and gymnastics.   

To find out more about Marian and all his wealth of resources, please visit: 

https://mariantemelkov.com/

Dynamis - Group https://dynamisgroup.com/

The Leaders - Who Care https://theleaderswhocare.org/

Leader Academy - https://leaderacademy.bg/

Samodiva Mastermind - https://samodivamastermind.com/   J

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#movementmatters #trustmovement #moveyourbody   

Movement brings benefits. But as we move from childhood to adulthood, we become more sedentary.  

This may seem obvious, but it does not have to be inevitable. You can design your environment to facilitate movement and build up small moments of micro-movements; in a lifetime, the effects matter.   

Something as simple as where you put your plates in the kitchen can influence your health. The more conveniences we have, the less we move. In time, we resort to going to the gym for exercise to replace the lost movement.  

Check out some simple ways of reintroducing movement without stress or willpower. And as you do more of these, your health and wellbeing will benefit.  

Katy Bowman: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35006788-move-your-dna  

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How Touch Builds Resilience

Can touch make a difference in your life?

The science says yes. How you give and receive touch shapes you as a person. Gentle touch, in particular, increases immunity and lowers blood pressure and stress levels.

Here we look at how it affects our lives and wellbeing.

This episode presents an overview of the neuroscience of gentle touch and what is the connection between touch and pain fibres in our bodies.

What’s the connection between touch and your autonomic nervous system - the sympathetic and parasympathetic?

What about if you have bad experiences with touch; is there anything you can do?

Remember that giving touch can set up a positive feedback loop, helping others while getting something back simultaneously.

Find out how we develop from babies to adulthood, why we move from touch to sight and sound, what some self-soothing practices are, how these affect performance and thinking, and what are some of the hormones released by touch and their effects.

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#resilience #nature #wellbeing

Building Resilience in Nature Using Cold Water Swimming | Part 2

Helen O'Connor talks about how forest therapy helps in reducing anxiety.

We explore the science behind how the patterns within nature soothe the autonomic system and move us from an on-edge to a rest and digest state.

Helen shares her experience of swimming all year round in the River Nidd in the beautiful surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales.

She talks about the practicalities of swimming in cold environments, especially from a safety perspective.

For anyone interested, Helen O'Connor details why focussing on her breathing is a vital piece in acclimatising to the temperature. We touch on full immersion and, most importantly, recognising when it is time to get out.

Helen is a Registered Psychologist who has also trained as an Integrative Forest Therapy practitioner.

She supports people to connect more deeply with nature for well-being. She shows how we build a reciprocal relationship with nature and each other.

Helen O'Connor can be found at: https://seedsofcompassion.uk/

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Robin Mahadeo is a man who has a busy career in the financial sector of London.

We had a conversation -after a 14-mile walk- on aspects of running and how that form of movement has helped him build resilience in his daily life.

Robin was diagnosed as diabetic in his twenties; he shares how running positively impacts this condition.

He talks about how movement is more than running but daily habits.

We also talked about how running helps clear the mind in terms of work-life and improves relationships at home.

#joy #thereismore #enjoy 

Have you ever thought about the differences between Joy and happiness? 

There is a sea of differences between the two. 

And that difference makes a difference in how we approach life and approach obstacles. This episode gives a few thoughts to chew on. 

Happiness compared to joy is like sugar vs oats. Both are carbohydrates. Sugar gives an instant dopamine rush that is often followed by a crash. Oats are not the most appealing or attractive, but they are slow-release and longer-lasting in energy. That’s joy. 

Experiencing joy makes us more resilient in ourselves and more of a pleasure to be around. 

How do you find joy? 

Do tell. 

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#mentalhealth #lifechoices #energy

Clara Russell has been on the frontline of the NHS as a GP. She describes the challenges and the needs of women in the peri-menopausal period.

In this episode, she talks about why women come to a GP, from hot flushes to anxiety to sleep disturbances.

Yet, with the interplay of the variety of symptoms plus an over-stretched NHS, the mainstay of treatments offered are pharmaceuticals. These include HRT, antidepressants and sedatives for sleep, but as Dr Russell explains, they have a role to play but come with their side effects.

She tells us about the role of supplementation in general as something in addition to good lifestyle medicine advice and not something to use instead of the healthy choices that are needed. These include decision-making, energy levels, and how these play into people’s lifestyle choices and changes.

Dr Russell shares her knowledge regarding brain fog and the role of hormones in this period of life. In the second half of the episode, we do a deep dive into a number of the key ingredients in FOGO, a product that she is introducing as a part of helping peri-menopausal women.

She unpacks the role that vitamins B6, B12 and B5 play at this time of life. She also explained what adaptogens and botanicals bring to the table.

For further information and details https://nogginbrain.co.uk/ For more in-depth references on the science of FOGO: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25405366/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24621065/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5075615/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20861172/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17490963/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12605619/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33920485/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12161042/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21870906/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17486681/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26202807/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337814089_Lepidium_Meyeni_and_Pfaffia_Paniculata_May_Improve_QoL_in_Postmenopausal_Women https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22027944/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20134405/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3659624/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34553463/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC7967157/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18326618/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23768180/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29370858/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22086747/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10890330/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC4061626/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18784609/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23674952/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24931003/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1913008/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23625331/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31738736/

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#Health #Fitness #Resilience #Momentum From Heart Attack to Health

Heart attacks can happen to anyone at any time. After a body attack class, Robert had his heart attack in the gym changing room.

It’s not usual to see a man in his early 40s kneeling on the changing room floor, calling for an ambulance and then lying in a classroom with a cleaner vacuuming around him.

Robert, in many ways an ordinary bloke, describes what his lifestyle was like before the episode in November.

Robert tells about how he started his recovery by walking up the hills around his home in South London. He then progressed to restarting his running in January, some six weeks after his heart attack.

A story of hope and resilience.

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Diana Squires  Talks to us about her work and recent dissertation on resilience in the arts and culture sector. 

She reflects on the boosting resilience program she was involved with and how the different elements led to organisational resilience and innovation.  

The conversations explored risk-taking and strategies for working through the necessary practicalities. We discuss the way competing needs can be addressed.  

The mindset of sustainably innovating came to light as Diana reflected on the tie-ups between organisational and personal resilience.  

She shared the spiritual aspects of resilience and how prayer is a means of help in remaining open when facing the uncertainty of pandemic times.   

The concept of thankfulness combined with taking thoughts captive for her came from a strong family background. Her daily practices enabled Diana to remain open to finding new opportunities and staying in a positive mindset.  

We talked about ideas around learning to accept fallow periods are regenerative times where there is value to be found. Speaking of “wintering” also brought a fresh lens for viewing opportunities that bring resilience to the foreground.  

With a passion apparent throughout, Diana shared her thoughts on the importance of staying close to our values and vision that enables us to do our best work, especially in the face of, at times, trying circumstances.  

Diana Squires is a Canadian and moved to the UK for her Masters in Innovation, Creativity and Leadership at Bayes Business School.  

Her background is in third sector management programme delivery. Her specialist interest is within the arts and culture sector and brings a passion for relationship building.  

Diana currently works as a consultant public speaker and podcast producer focusing on innovation and social impact.  

You can find Diana Squires at:  

linkedin.com/in/diana-squires  

dsquires@live.ca

Is a person who it is fair to say savours life’s challenges to a depth that not many would go to.

From his Bangladeshi roots, he trained in classical Indian music before transitioning into music production. Largely self-taught and with a powerful internal drive Ershad has also managed to accumulate a couple of Masters in different areas of law.

In this episode of the resilience series, he shares some aspects of his life story to date. With a level of discipline and perseverance, Ershad exemplifies one driving force within- the belief that people can go beyond the external pressures of needing to conform to prescriptive life paths.

Ershad read for us one of his poems entitled Choose Your Fears Wisely which speaks directly to the listeners of being aware of the inner life and from that core to work relentlessly in pursuit of the possible.

Curiosity and a hunger for new experiences have kept  Ershad moving forward to a present that involves hosting a podcast series where his goal is to encourage personal creativity and problem-solving. And almost as an addendum, he is working towards a post-graduate degree in cognitive neuroscience.

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As the founder of Noggin The Brain People, Clara Russell is on a mission to help improve the cognitive health of the nation. In this episode, Clara describes the journey of her medical training to become a GP before becoming interested in at the time side issues of lifestyle medicine and sleep studies. After nearly 20 years of experience in both NHS and Private medicine, she has stepped aside from clinical practice to focus on brain health and helping people understand what they can do to help themselves feel better and look after their brains in the longer term.

Dr Russell talks about the difference between essential nutrition and optimal nutrition. And how this difference led her with the help of an experienced nutritionist formulate the ingredients necessary to create a range of brain-enhancing supplements.

With a diagnosis of MS, she had the dual perspective of patient and physician which inspired her to investigate other ways of helping patients beyond what was on offer in 2017.

We discuss some of the shortfalls embedded in the healthcare system and the greater recognition for stress management.

In the end, Clara shares her vision for Noggins and the way forward in terms of research and development.

Dr Russell studied Medicine at Newcastle University and completed GP training in the North East of England. She has studied Sleep Medicine at Edinburgh University and Functional medicine with the Institute of Functional Medicine in the US.

The roots of Noggin are personal - Clara and her family members have been affected by brain affecting conditions and this was the trigger for Clara to look deeper into lifestyle, functional medicine and the importance of sleep, nutrition, and mindset in looking after our brains.

"How do we build innovation habits in People?"  - that´s how Michael set off to understand the nature of efficient and productive teams and how to empower people within organisations and communities.  

In this episode, we speak to Michael Croft, innovator and managing director of Spice Framework. Michael is a Yorkshire man, a natural-born storyteller with a very interesting heritage and family line. We will be talking to Michael is also passionate about communities and building resilient working teams.  

Michael and his team have been developing for some years an innovative tool that combines all that and has not been released to the market. We will learn more about their innovation and his views on how individuals, companies and organisations can energise, build and release their team to fulfil their vision and purpose.  

Spice Framework is a platform enabling ongoing performance management and people development on demand that delivers behavioural assessment and a blend of learning resources together with tools for evaluation and impact assessment. the SPICE Framework is accessible on any web-enabled device in a mobile-friendly environment.  

SPICE Framework both incorporates unique tools for evaluation and the measurement of the impact of people on performance and provides real-time reporting on individuals, teams and businesses to create advantage and fuel development.  

Connect with Michael and Spice Framework team below: 

michael@spiceframework.com 

hello@branayton.com www.spiceframework.com 

www.branayton.com 

or call them on +44 (0)113 733 2589  

Dr Kathleen Peterson, a clinical psychologist sets the scene of what Covid-19 in the last 2 years has meant to the community in Florida.   

Kathleen introduces the temperament toolkit and describes the relevance of personal temperament to a stressor-Covid-19.                                                                                  

She discusses strategies in dealing with stress in three areas of work, party and home while giving several examples of temperament types.  

Dr Peterson shares lessons on resolving issues at home including: how to find connection, forgiveness with an emphasis on expressing feelings communicating stress points non-judgemental, finding neutral ground and common interests.

Trojan Gordon is a London-based BACP counsellor and an ambassador for Lululemon a retail fitness apparel company.  

He co-founded Emancipated Running Crew, a running group for people of colour that encourages physical and mental wellbeing and provides a safe place to just be.   Its aim is to challenge the lack of diversity in grassroots running by creating a virtual space where BAME runners can support and encourage each other whatever the running goal.   

From just knowing that the London marathon existed Trojan ran it in October 2021 for the first time. He went from not believing he could do it to running with enjoyment as a goal.  In our conversation, he describes the stages of the journey from shorter distances to the London marathon and some of the milestones physically and emotionally along the way.  

He tells us how running impacts his professional role as a counsellor and shares his reset practice. Community-building features throughout the conversation and the call to a purpose beyond individual achievement.

In answer to a question asked I did some research and found that there is nothing wrong with Rice Krispies. Nothing in the sense that it causes no problems and it has added vitamins. But when you look at the alternatives, one of which is cheap, easy and also convenient…  

You decide for yourself!

Every day comes with its own to-do list. However you tackle it, it must be tackled.  

This video describes two strategies that when combined make the HOW so much more efficient and effective.  

By altering your physiology and systemising your schedule it increases your productivity and clarity of decision-making.

All of us know of things that run in the background like the boiler in our homes or the engine under the bonnet of our cars. 

They operate without us knowing what they do, we don’t see them. 

But we are connected to and affected by them.  In the same way, our minds, emotions, and physiology-heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing-are connected.  

Biofeedback systems allow us to see under the bonnet. It makes the invisible visible. Perhaps more importantly it shows that we can have control over and alter things. 

Conditions as widely varied as asthma, chronic pain, and irritable bowel syndrome seem to respond to biofeedback training.  

By seeing and measuring changes we are motivated to believe. We can build (more) perseverance.  Our minds and bodies have always been linked, only now we can visualise the link, take action, and be empowered. As we do these things resilience grows.

In this episode, we will look at how journaling can help you to hack anxiety.   

Anxiety is built on faulty memories. We all have them. We remember things not as they were but on how we were feeling at that point in time.  

For stressful past events, the emotions attached get relived every time they come to mind.  

Putting these events on paper or apps brings a distance, it allows for the possibility of reinterpreting past stress differently. On paper, positive memories become more so. This gives a lift and boost to wellbeing and encourages a lifestyle of hope.  

This episode is about the power of journaling. It’s packed with tips on how journalling works. Done with the right approach can make a significant difference in our lives.

All of us at some point in time know the feeling of someone else being in control of our brain. 

And they do.  Brain hijacking happens when the emotional part of the brain overrides the reasoning part. the longer and more often it occurs the greater the problem.  In this episode, we look at how the different areas of the brain operate to explain why hijacking happens.   

and then discuss the technique of visualisation that can be used to regain control.

Work to be productive needs stress, but not too much or for too long. That is not recommended, and it has a direct negative toll on your health systems.   

In this episode, Johnson is looking at why stress is on the increase. How overusing Zoom increases your stress You’ll learn about the three factors common to all stressful situations, including the present.  

Johnson will demonstrate two methods of decreasing stress, one of which done regularly has made a big impact personally.

#coaching #emotions #healing 

Naomi Trentham is the Co-founder of Mitos Global; their work is in the area of emotional coaching. Here, Naomi describes her personal story of how she discovered how emotional coaching helped her parenting skills, which fed into other areas of life.  In times of fear and uncertainty, it’s always good to see a company move in the opposite spirit. The is what M-I-T-O-S stands for.  

‘Emotions are data and not directives. So being able to shine a light of awareness and put a name to felt emotions allows the thinking part of our brains to regulate behaviours.’ 

 In this episode, we explore emotional coaching is and how it benefits individuals-adults and children. Also, how it’s used in the corporate setting to foster better co-operation and teamwork.  Emotion coaching aligns with our series on stress, 

"Keep calm and carry on", click the link to watch at the end of the video.

Following the first part, we explore the link between resilience and career development.

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In this second part, we will continue to explore how we can become more resilient inside our communities. 

We look at the contrast between individualism and community and how one can become resilient and strengthen others around them.   

Dr johnson Tamlit also introduces us to the concept of "me" as a community, or the "community of me."  - 

Every action and decision now compounded over time will affect all your future selves.  

You are not an individual. You are a community of you in time.    

If you can’t find a community - START ONE!