Growth Mindset: Psychology of self-improvement

Understand the circuitry of the self as we uncover the neurological pathways behind the Ego and explain what the Default Mode Network is. Topics covered: What the hell is the Default Mode Network The Brain Pathways of Anxiety and Depression The imbalances causing ADHD How modern medicines interact with the brain The effect of meditation and psilocybin on the DMN Starting with Hans Berger's pioneering work with EEG this episode covers the history of Default Mode Network discovery, its role in ADHD symptoms, and the impact of Default Mode Network on depression. We also explore the connection between DMN and anxiety disorders and discuss the benefits of therapeutic interventions targeting the Default Mode Network. Learn how modern neuroscience uses DMN insights to enhance psychiatric treatments and the overall understanding of mental health. Further Reading Default Mode Network on Wikipedia Where is the Default mode network Paper: The Brains Default Mode Network Paper: Schizophrenia and DMN Paper: Autism and DMN Theory of Mind Related Episodes How to Stop Catastrophizing Science of Psilocybin Therapy w/ Gabriel Charalambides Psilocybin Therapy John Hopkins Research Legal treatment in the USA - Odyssey Meditation Retreats Paper: Meditation effect on the DMN Book: Why Buddism is True (Evolutionary Psychology of Meditation) 10 day Vipassana (free) - Dhamma.org Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Default Mode Network 02:04 Hans Berger and history of EEG and brain mapping 04:49 Discovery of the Default mode network 06:14 What is the default mode network? 06:33 #1 Self-referential thought 07:00 #2 Theory of mind 07:43 #3 Autobiographical memory 08:12 #4 Envisioning future scenarios 08:32 #5 Mind wandering and daydreaming 09:16 #6 Creativity 10:21 Depression and the brain 11:28 Anti Depressant medication and the DMN 12:41 Anxiety 14:08 Anti Anxiety medication and Benzodiazepines 15:27 ADHD 16:16 ADHD medication and stimulants 18:03 How Meditation Regulates the DMN 20:34 Psilocybin impact on the DMN 22:41 Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Selective Greatness: Where to channel your inner excellence and where to be completely average. Our tasks in life have different requirements but it's not always obvious. Sometimes we need to: Get it done Aim for average Excel with grandiosity We'll learn the mistakes people make by applying effort in the wrong places and frustrating themselves. Selective bother will help you live a much happier and more complete life. Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters: 00:00 The 90% Trap 01:51 Being "Done" vs Incomplete 02:21 The Struggle for Perfection 05:04 When Average is Enough 08:07 The Fisherman's Wisdom 10:16 Striving for the Extraordinary 12:51 Finding Your Balance 13:48 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lessons from the first legal psilocybin treatment centre in the USA and the current science of psychedelic use in Mental health. We have the owner of Odyssey, a psilocybin experience company to discuss the state of psychedelic science and what happens on a retreat. Topics: The benefits and limitations of Psilocybin therapy What is Oceanic Boundlessness and Ego-dissolution Benefits of psilocybin for OCD and mental health Who should not use psychedelics What does a guide do and who the hell are they? Flow states and meditation - - Sponsor - Better Help Online therapy can boost you toward being your best self. 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET - - Sponsor - LinkedIn Jobs Advertise your job to the world's largest pool of professionals, for free! Linked.com/Growth - - Odyssey The first legally controlled psilocybin experience in the US. Website - Odyssey Gabriel - LinkedIn Books Siddartha The Courage to be Disliked Untethered Soul How to change your mind (+ TV show) The Retreat (podcast) Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:13 Defining Growth Mindset and Oceanic Boundlessness 08:04 The Attachment to Ego and Spiritual Perspectives 11:11 Recommended Reading 12:37 The Role of Anxiety and Letting Go During Psychedelic Experiences 15:14 The Role of Retreat Guides and Holding a Safe Space 17:53 Reflections during Retreats 21:39 Screening and Assessing Suitability for Psychedelic Retreats 24:26 The Potential Benefits of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy 31:00 Restrictions for Psilocybin Retreats 34:02 Considerations for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions 36:19 Psychadelics and Narcissism 37:23 The Training and Qualifications of Retreat Guides 41:44 The Neuroscience of Psychedelic-Induced Neuroplasticity 43:12 Flow states and meditation 48:46 Cultural differences in participants 49:48 About Odyssey 50:24 Books discussed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unpacking priorities: what's really worth your time? This episode dives into different mind traps and how to distinguish noise from necessity. Some lessons: Identifying real vs fleeting values The nature of obsessions Why we get misunderstood Our narrow focus on reality We do an 80:20 analysis of our priorities and get straight on what we need to care about and what doesn't matter. - - Sponsor - Better Help Online therapy can boost you toward being your best self. 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET - - Sponsor - LinkedIn Jobs Advertise your job to the world's largest pool of professionals, for free! Linked.com/Growth - - Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters: 00:00 The Puppy's Perspective on Value 01:10 The Illusion of Shared Values 02:42 The Local vs. the Global 04:50 The Fickleness of Our Obsessions 06:48 The Value of Meditation and Perspective 09:49 Finding Humor in Our Obsessions 11:33 Escaping the Tyranny of "Reality" 13:12 The Illusion of Our Future Selves 14:52 The Changing Value of Money 16:45 The Temporary and Subjective Nature of Value 18:54 Identifying Your Enduring Values 20:46 Make Better Choices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to crush the 5 hidden barriers blocking your potential. We dive into subtle negative ideas in the mind that take hold and become accepted as normal. This episode is built to give awareness of these mind traps and positive actions to move forward. We cover: Ego Depletion and limited willpower Defeating our inner critic Overcoming the fear of mistakes Confronting Imposter Syndrome Beating distraction This episode is full of wisdom to boost your growth mindset and take control of your own success. Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 Perfectionism and believing we are too late 02:14 - #1. Inner Critic 04:44 - #2. Fear of mistakes 06:48 - #3. Ego Depletion 09:48 - #4. Imposter Syndrome 12:54 - #5. I am Helpless against Distraction 15:08 ADHD and incorrect use of Diagnosis and Prognosis 16:15 Nir Eyal's 4 point model to beat distraction 16:23 Master Internal Triggers 16:50 Schedule Time for Traction 17:30 Hacking back External Triggers 17:55 Distraction Prevention Pacts 18:59 Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Positive Psychology applied to the shortness of life. A masterclass episode on living wider and deeper with psychologist and author Jodi Wellman. We cover: The walking dead vs astonishingly alive Overcoming habits and autopilot living Regret avoidance and controlling your life Useful positivity vs toxic positivity As they say "Get busy living, or get busy dying". Jodi has a morbid fascination with positive ideas from existential psychology to help brighten your day. Jodi Wellman Book - You Only Die Once Website - Four Thousand Mondays Quiz - How dead or alive are you? Insta - @FourThousandMondays Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 The Shortness of Life 01:23 Defining a Growth Mindset 02:27 Preventing Regrets and Shaping Your Life 04:40 Exploring the Regret Avoidance Bucket List 10:12 Prioritizing Adventure and Novelty 15:12 Overcoming Habits and Autopilot Living 19:17 The Power of Positivity and Potential 24:38 The Astonishingly Alive Model 28:56 Creating Conscious Routines and Rituals 39:56 Honoring Life's Fragility and Impermanence 42:42 Shaking Up the Snow Globe of Everyday Life 49:31 Abandoning What No Longer Serves You 49:31 Consistent Reminders and Psychological Tricks 49:31 Overcoming the Illusion of Personal Specialness 49:35 Earliest Memory 50:48 Kindest Thing 52:12 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Addiction as a mindset pathway -battle for mental freedom. We delve into the hidden snares of addiction that capture our thoughts and dictate our actions. We learn: What is an addiction How our fears control us How default behaviours become amplified Understanding the hidden costs Reclaiming our potential Join us as we explore the journey from being ensnared by addiction to achieving mental liberation. Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 Useful fixed beliefs vs limiting fixed beliefs 02:41 Dimensions of our thoughts 03:50 Activating our Auto-Pilot 04:59 Understanding Addiction 06:00 Your mind in addiction 09:29 How do addictions impact ability 10:14 Addictions Undermine Growth and Potential 11:51 The Distraction Ritual 13:02 Taking Responsibility for Addictions 15:31 Changing Your Desire, Not Just Your Behavior 18:03 Reframing Addiction as a Self-Imposed Limitation 19:33 Reclaiming Your Mental Capabilities 20:55 The Power of Embracing Boredom 21:33 Support the podcast by helping a friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How backup plans sabotage our success and learning to take calculated risks. What can we learn from the psychology of an incredible military tactic? How can we shape our behaviours and motivations to increase our chances of success? What happens in our minds when we remove Plan B? Matt Higgins is the author of "Burn the Boats" and has the story and success to back it. After growing up in poverty looking after a disabled mother Matt has taken incredible risks to become the success he is today. After deliberately flunking out of school he somehow made it to being a shark on Shark Tank for two seasons. He runs the VC firm RSE Ventures and he has lectured at Harvard Business School for several years. Stay tuned to learn about: Making the most of your strengths and weaknesses When and what to fight for in life How to truly commit to and stick to your intentions Matt Higgins VC Firm - RSE Ventures Insta - @MHiggins X - @MHiggins LinkedIn - Matt Higgins RSE Book - Burn The Boats Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 Cortes Burning the boats 01:31 Matt Higgins 04:12 The problem with Plan B 06:15 Managing Risks 10:57 When you should be able to retreat 15:22 Why We Should Not Romaticise Failure 17:41 Life After Shark Tank 24:37 Optimizing Strengths vs Improving Weaknesses 31:55 Importance of Commitment and Setting Intentions 33:54 Inspiring Women 38:57 Earliest Memory 39:38 Kindest Thing 40:39 Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore beyond the edges of your thought patterns. Learn where the line between boring and daring is, without going so far into pure crazy. An adventurous episode today exploring: The dimensionality of existence Zen answers to observing our own behaviours Entropy and chaos Challenging thinking patterns Gravity applied to thoughts What makes life interesting If you have your growth mindset thinking hat on and are ready for some challenging ideas this is the episode for you. Buckle up and enjoy the journey. Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 Observing - The Grasshopper and the Centipede 01:29 Transcendent versus experiential thinking 03:06 The Flatness of Our Existence 05:37 Thinking in Dimensions 07:54 Routines and Potential Decisions 11:51 Potential ad? 11:51 Introducing Novelty and Chaos 13:36 Entropy and Being Anti-Entropy Machines 15:45 Living with Intention After a Near-Death Experience 18:03 Forgiveness and Letting Go 19:57 Round up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The psychology of positive energy and influencing the world with warmth and kindness. Dr Harry Cohen is a psychologist and author of "Be the Sun, Not the Salt". A book about the Heliotropic effect applied to human behaviour, and how we can attract and uplift others through our energy and kindness. We cover: What is the Heliotropic effect The fallacy of good ideas without action Taking responsibility for your impact Embracing healthy negativity and avoiding toxic positivity Chasing realistic dreams and avoiding the rat race Mastering feedback and good apologies If you want to learn how to be a better leader, have more friends or be a more caring partner, this will give you some ideas. Harry Cohen Website - Harry Cohen Book - Be the Sun, Not the Salt Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 What psychology learns from biology 01:56 The Heliotropic Effect 04:14 Personality vs Circumstance 08:10 Simplicity vs Complication 11:27 Giving Feedback Effectively 18:10 Apologizing Well 20:13 Embracing Negativity 26:23 Surfing, restlessness and happiness 30:00 Earliest memory 31:40 Kindest thing 32:37 Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avoid mental masturbation, curate an information diet that works, and learn tried and tested strategies to build resilience, positivity and a Growth mindset. Topics: The flaws of most 'self-improvement' content Reality vs ideal Advice without action Strategies that consistently change people's lives The world is full of knowledge of what to do and people not doing it. It is also full of people telling you what to do that are just selling you something that won't change your life. Learn how to screen high-quality content that will actually impact your life and improve your information diet to build a better growth mindset. Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 The Problem with Much Self-Help Advice 03:02 Reality's Complexities vs. Simplistic Advice 06:05 Dangers of Rigid thinking 09:12 Principle 1: Be Kind and Helpful 13:12 Principle 2: Spend Time with Those Who Let You Be Yourself 16:52 Principle 3: Take Ownership and Responsibility 20:12 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cultivate emotional wisdom with the bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence for Dummies. Steven J. Stien has worked with the FBI, American Express and even reality TV show Big Brother. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is so important that his lessons are useful for anyone. We explore: Diagnosing your EQ How to build EQ The biggest traits of success in the FBI, air force, army and navy The psychology of reality TV Cross-cultural differences in EQ How to train Empathy If you are interested in learning more about yourself or performing at your best, then EQ is a trait you can and should work on. Steven Stein Bestselling author and psychologist who has worked with leading corporates, defense agencies and some of the biggest reality TV shows. Steven J. Stein Books: EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and your success Emotional Intelligence for Dummies Hardiness: Making stress work for you to achieve your goals Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:20 Everyday signs of emotional intelligence 05:42 Improving Emotional Intelligence 08:04 Emotional Intelligence in Different Professions 11:32 Coaching for Emotional Intelligence at Work 14:22 The US Air Force Emotional Intelligence Study 17:02 Empathy Training Course 18:38 Emotional Intelligence and Neurodiversity 23:21 Trainable Aspects of Emotional Intelligence 24:39 Building Empathy by Using Drugs 27:10 Personal Growth in Emotional Intelligence 30:40 Reality TV and Emotional Intelligence 34:53 Cross-Cultural Differences in EQ 38:19 General Likability vs. Emotional Intelligence 40:38 Tips to Build Assertiveness 43:36 Relationship between IQ and EQ 49:54 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fresh look at what it means to be wise - beyond age and experience. Sam challenges and expands upon traditional views of wisdom, to redefine wisdom to be more useful and true. By examining how wisdom influences our life decisions and embracing a broader definition of wisdom, we invite listeners to reconsider their perceptions of wisdom. Personal wisdom begins with acknowledging that wisdom is not exclusively born from age or experience but emerges from making wise choices for personal happiness and understanding wisdom through self-acceptance in your circumstances and embracing who you are. Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 The Wisdom of Youth 01:11 Outgrowing the Need to Prove Yourself 03:05 The Shifting Joys of Travel 06:48 Finding Thrills Closer to Home 08:40 Avoiding Judgment of Others 09:49 Helping Others Find Their Own Path 10:53 Redefining Maturity 12:15 Redefining Wisdom 14:18 Send off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Near-death experiences can build a positive psychology and the tools for a growth mindset. With my guest Talia Lazarus, we explore the essence of the Phoenix Phenomenon and rising from the ashes renewed. We share stories of resilience, the science behind post-traumatic growth, and practical strategies for leveraging life’s toughest moments to foster an unbreakable spirit. Topics include: Capturing the power of near-death-experiences Uncovering a real growth mindset Resilience training for the school of life How to live without regret Whether you are seeking to overcome personal adversity or feel intrigued by the intersection of psychology and human endurance, this episode offers invaluable insights into thriving beyond survival. Talia Lazarus Insta - @TaliaLazarus Email - hello@igotbackup.net Blog - I Got Back Up Podcast - Spotify / Apple Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 Don't miss you're life whilst your alive 03:00 What is a Growth Mindset 05:34 Talia's Life-Changing Accident 10:13 Trauma impact on attachment style 11:31 The Aftermath and Rock Bottom 12:28 Small changes that add up 13:14 Quitting Her Job to Follow Her Passion 16:26 Ad - BetterHelp 17:38 Ad - LinkedIn Jobs 18:39 Second surgery 21:18 When survival instinct doesn't work 22:46 Most people don't meet their potential 23:47 Perspective-Shifting Experiences 26:37 Dream Experiences vs. Near-Death Experiences 29:05 The Doorstep mile 30:02 Starting the "I Got Back Up" Blog/Podcast 32:08 Mid-roll 2 32:08 The Rear-View Mirror Mentality 35:18 Past Behaviours vs current self 36:04 You are never alone 39:28 Everyone should nearly die once 40:17 Best ways to die and resilience training 42:26 Small acts of kindness 44:28 Spreading More Positivity to Receive It 47:03 You get what you give 48:01 Send off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to take action and get things done. A simple strategy to find clarity on what is important: Being busy vs being productive Eliminate distractions Become accountable to your own priorities Stop being controlled by deadlines No more getting bogged down in being busy, without meaningful progress. Cut through all the productivity advice and get to the heart of doing the thing you need to do. Nothing fancy. - - Sponsor - Better Help Online therapy can boost you toward being your best self. 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET - - Sponsor - LinkedIn Jobs Advertise your job to the world's largest pool of professionals, for free! Linked.com/Growth - - Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 Problems with too much productivity advice 01:40 Doing the thing - Essay 03:12 Busy vs productive 04:51 Productivity for a podcaster 07:04 False productivity - Hiking 08:47 Psychology of productivity 09:31 Procrastination - Temporal Motivation Theory 10:53 Planning Fallacy 11:30 Zegarknik effect - Just start 13:23 Ad - Better Help 14:32 Ad - LinkedIn Jobs 15:36 -- Questions and Answers -- 15:45 When should I do the thing? 15:55 What if I don't have time? 16:09 How do you make time? 17:09 What if it's hard? 17:59 What if I am not ready to do the thing? 20:56 What if I don't know how to do the thing? 22:12 What if I fail? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find a compatible partner for long-term happiness. Choosing the right partner is important. We cover everything you need to know: 🙌 Increase the quality of potential partners 🙈 Avoid common dating mistakes ☠️ Early signs of toxic partners 😵‍💫 Unlearn relationship myths 🗺️ Optimal search theory The episode is about the art and science of attracting and choosing the right partner. Discover 12 transformative tools designed to elevate the quality of individuals you draw into your life, ensure more fulfilling dates, and adeptly filter out relationships that drain your energy or detract from your happiness. From enhancing mutual attraction to mastering the art of effective dating screening, we cover essential strategies for fostering connections that enrich your life. Tune in for insights on navigating the dating world with confidence, avoiding common pitfalls, and laying the groundwork for meaningful, long-lasting partnerships Sponsor - Magic Mind The world's first mental performance shot magicmind.com/growthMS 56% off Magic Mind discount code: GrowthMS20 Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 How to choose a partner 00:56 Importance of shared values 03:10 Know what you want 05:18 What is the "Optimal Choice" 05:56 Increasing the pool of potential mates 06:45 Go on more dates 08:14 Improving yourself to attract better partners 09:58 4 Mistakes and bad advice when choosing a partner 13:06 Ad - Magic Mind 14:14 4 Dating myths to uncover 20:32 5 Signs to look at when choosing a partner 22:32 Mid-Roll (past relationships) 26:53 Screening for a positive mindset 28:29 Optimal Search Theory 31:18 Sendoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The essentials of improving self-worth for better relationships and the practices for self-love that pave the way to finding and keeping love. Jonathon Aslay is known as America's leading mid-life relationships coach and is the author of "What the Heck is Self-Love Anyway?" Jonathon sheds light on the importance of self-reflection in dating and how to become someone of worth to others. Learn: the secrets to finding the right partner in modern dating identifying deal-breakers in potential partners the mindsets for lasting love and connection how to cultivate a successful relationship mindset This conversation is a treasure trove of advice for anyone looking to enhance their dating life and build healthy, meaningful relationships. - - - Connect with Jonathan: His website - JonathonAslay.com Watch his advice -  YouTube - Jonathon Aslay - - - Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen - - - Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:23 - Background 04:17 - What is self-love 07:40 - Wake-up calls are a thing 11:30 - Where humanity is being silly 13:30 - the biggest problems in relationships 17:03 - Notice self-defense 20:00 - It's not what you do, it's how you do it 24:11 - Non-violent communication 28:40 - Read books together 30:40 - Eight dates 36:30 - Earliest memory 38:00 - Kindest thing Topics: finding the right partner in modern dating mistakes to avoid in searching for love improving self-worth for better relationships practices for self-love and partner love Jonathan Aslay's approach to successful dating keys to being a valuable partner in relationships navigating the dating world with confidence the mindset for lasting love and connection identifying deal-breakers in potential partners strategies for attracting the right person the importance of self-reflection in dating transforming your love life with expert advice overcoming common dating pitfalls building a foundation for healthy relationships cultivating a successful relationship mindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to battle intrusive thoughts and create more peace in your mind and in your relationships. We cover the natural thinking pathways that lead to catastrophizing behaviours and how they become overused. We can then address how to start building healthier behaviours that reduce and calm our worries instead of amplifying them. This is an incredible game-changer for relationships as well as helping improve your social life and work life once you can better control your worries and fears before they control you. Sponsor - Magic Mind The world's first mental performance shot magicmind.com/growthMS 56% off Magic Mind discount code: GrowthMS20 Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:53 What is catastrophising 04:25 Build awareness 07:17 Magnifying and minimising 08:40 More details feels more real. 10:29 Advert - Magic Mind 11:30 Humans are story telling machines 14:17 Catastrophizing and being diagnosed with ADHD 17:03 Balancing worst and best scenarios 18:09 Social anxiety example 19:55 Write a journal 21:17 Alex Hormozi selling gym subscriptions 21:55 Want and don't want chair 24:39 4 stages of intrusive thoughts 30:03 Mitigating catastrophization 34:08 Growth mindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conversation drives the mechanics of love and connection. We talk with Topaz Adizes, the brilliant mind behind '12 Questions for Love' to increase the quality of our conversations. We explore the methodology behind asking the right questions to foster deeper intimacy and understanding in relationships. Topaz Azides is an Emmy award-winning film director, experience designer, and founder of Skin Deep. He shares his insights on engineering experiences that enrich our emotional bonds and the importance of a mindful approach to love. With a blend of storytelling and analysis, this conversation unveils the layers of human connection, offering listeners a unique perspective on improving their relationships. If you're curious about the science and art of love, don't miss this enlightening discussion. Topics include: How to improve communication in relationships Techniques to create spaces that enhance emotional intimacy How to craft better questions Navigating conflict with compassion and empathy Strategies for maintaining passion in long-term relationships Cultivating a growth mindset in love and life Sponsor - Magic Mind The world's first mental performance shot magicmind.com/growthMS 56% off Magic Mind discount code: GrowthMS20 Topaz Azides Experience designer and self-described story-breaker. Here are links to Topaz's best resources. Book - 12 Questions for Love Card Game - THE_AND Tik Tok - @TheSkinDeep YouTube - TheSkinDeep Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters: 00:00 Do we control our thoughts 03:50 Architecting Experiences 08:31 Finding new dimensions in our moments 11:34 What makes a brilliant question 15:23 Humans are answering machines 17:41 Advert - Magic Mind 19:07 Great questions for life 21:23 Power of being articulate 23:31 Importance of attention 25:27 Question loops 27:31 Chapters of life 31:20 Dangers of quick fixes - should a relationship be allowed to end 36:43 Cultural or regional variations 39:46 Daily practices or habits for sustaining a relationship 43:29 How to stay positive 48:17 Future projects 50:58 Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What makes you... you? How much of that can you decide? These are the big questions we tackle in this short Life Lesson bonus episode for some ideas to percolate over the weekend and take forward with us. From the attachment styles we learnt as children to our accents and even how we think about learning. These are all behaviours that are up to us if we choose to be pro-active about how we show up in life and who we want to be. We'll learn how to act consistently with compounding behaviours over time to build brick by brick the big changes we want to make. We'll build techniques to unlearn negative behaviors and utilise a Growth mindset to focus on positive development Sponsor - Magic Mind The world's first mental performance shot magicmind.com/growthMS 56% off Magic Mind discount code: GrowthMS20 Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters: 00:00 What makes you, you? 03:05 Memory and the self 04:33 British Accents and lessons of children 06:11 Attachment and behaviour 08:13 Small Actions Compound 09:50 Advert - Magic Mind 10:43 Opening our minds 11:58 Every story has a villain 12:45 Battling the expectations in your mind 14:30 Feedback 15:57 Send Off Links: Tim Urban - Why Generation Y is Unhappy Steven Pressfield - Every story needs a villian How I write with Tim Urban - Why your writing is boring Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/growth-mindset-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices