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Today I'm talking to James Lindsay all about his experience of being diagnosed as 'schizoaffective'. He explains more about his own experience of having a psychotic episode as well as what it was like recovering afterwards. James has a lovely way of looking at his painful experiences and explains how they have changed his life in a positive way. He is passionate about breaking mental health stigmas and he has also written a book 'Befriending my Brain'! We talk about how creativity can be healing but also the importance of having a balance in all areas of life.
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On today's episode I chat about the 'shadow self'. Many of us shame the unwanted parts of ourselves into the shadows. I discuss an activity I did at a workshop recently to explore and have fun with these neglected parts of who we are. Many of us are oblivious to our 'shadows', but once you become aware of them, you can start healing them through love, compassion and acceptance. Listen for more!
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On this week's podcast, we confront imposter syndrome.
Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, your efforts are never 'enough'? Do you struggle to take credit or accept help? Then you might be familiar with the feeling of 'imposter syndrome'. There are five sub-categories which came as a surprise to me. I give a run down on each and chat about how I can relate to some.
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On today's episode, I welcome someone who gave me a lot of guidance when I won a free birth chart reading. Caitríona (@caitrionaastro) and I sat down to chat more about astrology and her own personal story. She works as a teacher during the day and a karmic astrologer in her free time. She is a nature-lover with a hiking page (@caitrionani_anluain) and also has an MA of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. We talk about what it’s like to choose an unconventional path in life, the stigmas linked to spirituality, and the fear that comes alongside sharing online & offline
Check out Caitríona's website: https://www.caitrionaastro.eu/
Message me at @agoodkindofscary with any feedback on today's show.
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Today I chat about some of the harmful impacts of putting people on pedestals and how we can navigate this tendency. I have been becoming more aware recently of my own tendency to put particular people on pedestals and exploring where this emerged from. Here's a breakdown of some topics covered:
Romanticizing partners Glorifying celebrities and politicians Putting high expectations on ourselves Separating who people are from what they do Figuring out what you value in people and in yourself Societal influence of how we view the worldIf you enjoyed today's episode, you can support the show through buying a cup of coffee here. Never any pressure as you are already doing a lot by listening 🌻 Thank you!
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On this week's episode, I'm chatting with Orla Bredin. Orla is a cofounder of @anamyogaandmeditation. She is passionate about traveling and trying new things but also values where she comes from and the Irish culture. We chat about her love of being in nature and how healing this can be. Something else we kept coming back to was the power of the story we tell ourselves and how important it is to push past our limiting beliefs and just take the first step. I had the joy of going to school with Orla so we were like giddy teenagers again throughout this episode. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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In this week's episode, I chat about how you can make your mornings more enjoyable. I delve into some habits I found useful for motivating me to wake earlier. I explain the benefits of waking up early and having space to yourself in the morning.
If you have any questions or feedback please message me @agoodkindofscary
Thank you for listening!
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Welcome back! After a bit of time away from podcasting, I explore the difference between expressing from a place of creativity & authenticity vs sharing for validation and a need to fit in. I also talk about a range of random stuff in between.
Enjoy!
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In this week's episode, I talk about how meditating regularly has transformed my life. I give different examples of what meditation means to me and discuss the benefits of it. I compare what we believe meditation should be VS what it actually is.
Message me @agoodkindofscary with any feedback or quesitons around this topic.
If you enjoyed today's episode, you can support the show through buying a cup of coffee here.
Never any pressure as you are already contributing a lot by listening 🌻 Thank you!
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This week's episode is all about being brave. I take a look at what many of us are raised to believe 'bravery' is and how some beliefs can be toxic/unhelpful. I explain my own personal defintion of bravery while examining others'. I also question if we ever really 'overcome' fears and I talk about why feeling nervous can be a good thing.
If you enjoyed today's episode, you can support the show through buying a cup of coffee here. No pressure as you are already doing a lot by listening 🌻 Thank you!
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In today's episode, we are talking about love. Not just romantic love, but how you can let yourself feel more love in your everyday life. Last weekend was super sunny and I find the Irish are great at soaking in the good weather when it's here - the shift in mood is very obvious and understandable! But I also discuss ways we can find more sunshine in our life without just relying on the weather. I also talk about birthdays (considering mine has just passed), my experience at the 'Where Is My Mind' live podcast, & the power of letting go.
If you enjoyed today's episode, you can support the show through buying a cup of coffee here. No pressure as you are already doing a lot by listening 🌻 Thank you!
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In today's episode, I am joined by Ciara Meere, the founder of SAOR. SAOR is a wellness community that creates a space for people to feel free within themselves. Ciara and I discuss anything and everything including:
- What it's like to create a new community
- The low points on the road to success and why it's important to speak about setbacks when trying new things
- Pushing past the need to be liked and learning to show up as your authentic self instead
- The benefits of sea swimming
- Setting boundaries as a people pleaser
- Overcoming the fear of failure by embracing risk-taking!
- The September SAOR weekend retreat that I'll be taking part in
Check out @saor_free to hear more from Ciara, upcoming saor events or to book onto the September retreat!
**Note: apologies that my sound system isn't up to scratch. My usual high quality microphone wasn't working, but you will be able to hear Ciara's lovely voice clearly! Promise it's worth sticking with.
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In this episode, I share some challenges that have come up while adjusting back home to Ireland after living abroad and how I have faced them. I also chat about the pressure to be constantly living it up in this fast-paced yolo world & why it's okay to feel this and not follow what everyone else is doing. We may feel a need to be doing more with our lives than what we already are, but sometimes just being here is enough.
If you enjoyed today's episode, you can support the show through buying a cup of coffee here. Never any pressure as you are already doing a lot by listening 🌻 Thank you!
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In this episode, I talk about crying.
Ever wonder why one friend cries easily and will openly share their problems, then another friend will never tell you what they are feeling let alone show it?
There's a bit of a social shame and awkwardness attached to crying, especially in situations that feel 'unsafe' like social gatherings. I chat about the benefits of crying, alongside how each of our individual upbringings can shape how comfortable this feels. I also delve into how discouraging men from crying can lead to internal struggles.
If you enjoyed today's episode, you can support the show through buying a cup of coffee here. Never any pressure as you are already doing a lot by listening 🌻 Thank you!
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Today's episode was a go with the flow Q&A. Topics Include:
- Is the obsession with needing to turn hobbies and interests into careers/business healthy
- Playing for the sake of playing VS always just doing and producing
- How I played as a child as well as joyful childhood memories/ambitions
- Taking pictures for showing off what you are doing VS capturing moments for the memories
- The year I won so many raffles I began to dread entering competitions
- Feeling like a little kid trying Muay Thai, but learning more about myself after the session
- Revelations I had in Thailand
- Times where I felt proud
- Using your pain to help others
- Lessons we can learn from the BFG
- Shibby the cat and his new girlfriend
If you enjoyed today's episode, you can support the show through buying a cup of coffee here. Never any pressure as you are already doing a lot by continuing to listen 🌻 Thank you!
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In this episode, I delve into what being a 'teacher' means: the textbook definition of a teacher VS my definition of a teacher. The expectations placed on teachers in classrooms to be a superhuman parent and how there is always more than one teacher in every child's life.
I talk about how teaching has impacted my own life and how I believe you don't just have to work in a school to be a teacher.
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I recorded this week's episode over ONE YEAR ago when I was living at home in Ireland. I am currently living abroad & this episode reminded me of things I love about home.
The episode focuses on things I appreciate about Ireland and includes some ridiculous impersonations as well as anecdotes. If you want to listen to a casual chat about all things Irish, this one is for you.
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This week's episode is a visualization meditation I wrote to help you feel grounded and embrace gratitude in your life.
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This episode left me feeling like an insecure teenager all over again! I chat about what it was like being socially anxious as a teen in Ireland and why alcohol was a convenient normalized social crutch. I explore my relationship with alcohol: the rebellious teenage years, college nights, the bad hangovers, and how my relationship with alcohol has changed throughout the years. What was most difficult while recording this was sharing how much I used to isolate and criticize myself after a night of drinking.
Please let me know if you find this episode useful, helpful, or relatable.
Always open to feedback at @agoodkindofscary or email [email protected]
Heads up: the episode, like many of my others, is personal and touches on topics like death, grief, and anxiety.
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Social media is a tool used to share stories: stories of our personal lives, stories of the world around us, stories of what can benefit and harm us. What story is your social media sharing? Or do you use it to consume stories rather than create stories? And is the story you are portraying accurate to the life you are living?
In today's episode, I talk about how what we use social media for has changed in many ways and stayed the same in other ways. I explore the impact on our mental health. I chat about the power of visualisation meditation and taking time away from your phone, sharing why I never go on social media in the moring. I also discuss how social media has saved my life in many ways: how it can be used as a comfort when the world around you is bleak.
But why is it now becoming the responsibility of everyday humans to share the truth and can this be a good thing? The world is waking up to the corruption of governments and the horror of what's happening in Palestine because we are seeing footage on our social media.
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