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| Reboot Your Mindset: Introducing Systems Thinking for a New Chapter | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:24:00 | |
In this episode, Ellen introduces systems thinking as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth and development. She provides a worksheet and an example to help you start applying systems thinking in your life. Ellen also shares her personal journey and the reasons behind her decision to pivot the podcast towards systems thinking. Links and Resources:
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| The Good News about 'Baby Brain' with Dr. Sarah McKay | 03 May 2023 | 01:04:43 | |
Our guest for this episode is a long time friend of the show. This is her third appearance and we love having her here. Dr. Sarah McKay, neuroscientist, science communicator, online educator and author of the new book "Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better)"
In this illuminating conversation Sarah and I chat about:
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ABOUT OUT GUEST: Dr. Sarah McKay is the founder of Think Brain and the Neuroscience Academy which offers a suite of training programs in applied neuroscience and brain health. Sarah has been published extensively for public, academic and professional audiences. She's been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Body & Soul. And she can be seen and heard 'explaining the brain' on SBS's Insight, ABC Radio National, Mamamia, NZ Radio National, ABC's Catalyst, and on stage at Business Chicks, Canberra Writers' Festival and Happiness & Its Causes.
***************************** RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Women's Brain Book: The neuroscience of health, hormones and happiness Demystifying The Female Brain: A neuroscientist explores health, hormones and happiness
Sarah has previously appeared on the Potential Psychology podcast talking about: Mythbusting, neuroscience and a woman's brain Don't Blame The Reptilian Brain
If you'd like to hear more from me about fulfilling your potential, I'm a guest on "Breakfast with Steve Martin: Behind the news and an insight into life in Ballarat" on ABC Ballarat, every second Wednesday.
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| Future of Work: What skills will kids need to thrive in the future workforce? | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:44:24 | |
"Job crafting is something we should be teaching to school students. How do I craft my job in the smallest way to maximise my purpose in life?"
Do you worry about your children's ability to thrive in the future workplace?
In the survey that my co-host for this podcast series Dr. Joe Sweeney ran to give us some juicy data for our conversations, an overwhelming 79% of parents answered 'YES' to that very question. Understandably, a key concern that came up was about job security for our future workforce. Parents are asking:
To answer this question, Joe and I embarked on a conversation about "the dynamic nature of the future of work" and the skills that kids (and all of us) will need as the nature of work changes into the future.
And because the joy of podcast conversations is that they are rarely linear, we also explore:
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This week's Homework for Parents: How do we give our kids an edge in the future workplace?
Resources mentioned in this episode: Do Good At Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing by Bea Boccalandro Job Crafting and Creating More Meaning in Work with Cass Dunn Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant PO: Beyond Yes and No by Edward de Bono ***************************** Ready for calm after the chaos? Join Ellen's new mini online program " | |||
| Sleeping Well with Dr Kate Sprecher | 05 Mar 2019 | 00:51:42 | |
Today we are talking about one of my favourite topics - Sleep! My guest is Dr Kate Sprecher and she is speaking to me from Colorado, in the United States, where she a is post-doctoral researcher in the Sleep and Chronobiology Lab at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Kate's passion is understanding how sleep affects our physical and mental health with her guiding question being, 'How we can get the best sleep possible?' In this conversation I ask Kate about: •The impact of sleep (or lack of it) on our health and wellbeing •How she and her team study sleep in the lab •Her tips for better sleep, and •Her recommended resources for learning more about better sleep and how to get it. We also discuss: •The impact of our natural and unnatural environments on our sleep cycles •The role of sleep for the human body, from how we think and feel to the impact on our hormones and even deep down to our mollecular level •The simple strategies we can use to maximise the quality of our sleep for greater happiness and wellbeing. Sleep (or lack of it) affects us all and Kate explains the science of sleep in such an easy to understand, engaging way. Join me for this very important conversation about something we all do, every day. You can find out more and see the show notes for this episode at Potential Psychology --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Coping with Stress and Burnout as a Veterinarian with Dr Nadine Hamilton | 27 Feb 2019 | 00:52:40 | |
Today I am kicking off the first of a few conversations specific to well being within particular professions. My guest for this episode has spent 10 years researching why the mental health of Veterinarians has become so compromised and what can be done about it. Dr Nadine Hamilton is a psychologist who has worked with Vets in her private practice to help them develop better coping strategies and get on top of stress and psychological fatigue to avoid burnout and prevent suicide. She also works with veterinary practice managers and owners to increase wellbeing, productivity and the retention of vets in the workplace - and she is the author of a new book, 'Coping with Stress and Burnout as a Veterinarian' Listen in as Nadine and I discuss: •The 'Dark Side' of the Veterinary Profession •Sources of stress for Vets and their colleagues •The ways in which Positive Psychology and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy can help •Nadine's Coping and Wellbeing Program for Veterinary Professionals A 'must listen' conversation for Veterinarians and those who love them, Vet Science students and those who teach them, and pet owners everywhere. Learn more at Potential Psychology or follow Ellen and Potential Psychology on Facebook or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Identity, Vulnerability and Everyday Leaders with Psychologist Matthew Condie | 20 Feb 2019 | 00:56:47 | |
I'm delighted to have Matthew Condie on the podcast for this episode. Matt is the kind of eclectic psychologist that I love talking to. He's held several key roles in clinical psychology including child protection, youth and adult mental health, forensic drug and alcohol, emergency psychiatric services, perinatal and infant mental health, and refugee mental health working in refugee camps overseas. But Matt also has sport in his veins and he works with athletes and as an educator in the United States, teaching in the area of Sport and Performance psychology and leadership. In this conversation Matt and I traverse the terrains of identity, vulnerability, self compassion and leadership. •We explore the different identities that we possess - worker, family member, child, sibling, partner, parent - and how it's easy to get lost in these to the detriment of who we are as individuals. •We discuss values and how knowing your core values helps you stay true to yourself •Matt introduces us to self-compassion and its importance in complex situations and emotions. •Brene Brown's book, Dare to Lead, comes up and we examine what we means by leaning in to vulnerability in order to experience our full range of emotions and possibilities. •And we demonstrate our own vulnerability as we grapple with some tech challenges and accept that failure and struggle is part of life and success. Join me for this thoughtful and thought-provoking conversation. Learn more at Potential Psychology or follow Ellen and Potential Psychology on Facebook or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Ageing Smart with Psychologist & Neuroscientist Dr Desiree Dickerson | 12 Feb 2019 | 00:57:11 | |
Do you know how to keep your brain healthy and well as you age? That's what we're talking about in this episode of the Potential Psychology Podcast. My guest is psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Desiree Dickerson who joins me from a little Spanish town near Denia. Desiree's passion is sharing up-to-date, science-backed tools and lifestyle strategies to stay mentally sharp and improve your brain health today and for the years to come. She gives public talks on brain health and well-being and runs workshops on how to rewire your brain for effective behaviour, habit change and lifelong wellbeing. In this episode I ask Desiree, 'Why should we keep our brain healthy?' 'How do we do it?' And 'What does it take to keep our brain resilient to reduce the risk of dementia in later life?' Desiree shares her five strategies for staying mentally sharp and building a resilient brain. She also recommends some great resources for learning more about the vital but often overlooked power centre we possess between our ears. Join me for life changing insights into caring for your brain and wellbeing. Learn more at Potential Psychology or follow Ellen and Potential Psychology on Facebook or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Mashing Movies with Wellbeing and Counting What Counts with Anna Box | 05 Feb 2019 | 01:17:32 | |
My guest today has found a way to take the human experiences that we're often not great at talking about openly and make them accessible through story and story telling. Her name is Anna Box. She is a psychologist and story strategist and on any given day she might be working with screenwriters and actors on unpacking a character's psychology, or working with an elite sport organisation on narrative, or working with a school to bring together positive psychology with spirituality and faith based messaging - or maybe teaching leaders about The Hero's Journey. Anna's work explores stories and film and research and well being and performance and thriving. She is passionate about everything she does and that passion spills forth in every word of this conversation. Join me and Anna as we discuss: •The stories we tell ourselves - how they help and how they hinder us •Unpacking and understanding our stories in order to grow and flourish •Qualitative research and understanding what counts and what doesn't •Branding, strategy, values and stories in organisations •Recognising your shadow side and doing the work to be the best that you can be - for yourself and for others •Recognising and thinking critically about the stories we swim around in each day •How Anna principles of Positive Psychology and Acceptance Commitment Therapy to brands, strategies and stories in organisations •Movies, narrative and their emotional impact on us •How movies, TV and stories can help us to understand ourselves better •Anna's Screen + Soul workshops and her passion for sharing the intersection of stories and the science of thriving. We delve deeply into everything from parenting to personal development to therapy and finish up with a fun chat about Anna's favourite movies. It's a fascinating, insightful and very enjoyable conversation. Learn more at Potential Psychology or follow Ellen and Potential Psychology on Facebook or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Flipping the Switch to Positive Parenting with Professor Lea Waters | 29 Jan 2019 | 01:00:27 | |
Tired of nagging and arguing with the kids? Today's guest suggests that you flip the switch to positive for happier, healthier kids and greater harmony for the whole family. Professor Lea Waters is one of the world's leading experts on Positive Education, Positive Organizations and Strength-Based Parenting and Teaching. She's a psychologist, the president of the international positive psychology association, the Founding Director of Positive Psychology Centre at the University of Melbourne. Lea is also author of The Strengths Switch: How the new science of strength-based parenting can help your child and your teen to flourish Now before you imagine her as someone so impossibly smart and talented and therefore nothing like you and I, she is also a parent, who due to a difficult upbringing herself, was determined to parent differently, successfully and with a wealth of research behind her approach. Join me as I talk to Lea about: •Strength-based parenting - What are strengths and how do you identify them in your child? •The benefits of strength-based parenting for parents •Why we default to finding weakness rather than strength and how to counteract this •Stopping the cycle of criticism and the benefits of a strength-based approach for teens •How to create harmony at home, and •Practical strategies for building a strength-based approach in your family. It's a refreshing, fun and positive conversation about parenting and kids! Learn more at Potential Psychology or follow Ellen and Potential Psychology on Facebook or Instagram Thanks for listening. Ellen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Don't Pursue Happiness, Prepare for Wellbeing. Intellectual Adventuring & Thrivability with Professor Lindsay Oades | 22 Jan 2019 | 01:04:51 | |
Has the mental health pendulum swung too far? Distress is a contentious topic. We no longer accept 'toughen up, don't cry' as the appropriate message for our kids, schools, even workplaces but my guest today argues that 'medicalising' distress and jumping too quickly to diagnoses and clinical support might not be helping either. Professor Lindsay Oades is the Director of the Centre for Positive Psychology at The Melbourne Graduate School of Education. He firmly believes that "wellbeing is everybody's business" and his mission is to enable others to enable others. In this episode of The Potential Psychology Podcast Lindsay and I discuss: •How we learn to thrive and the complexity of well being •Sharing the language of well being •Putting well being on the agenda at a national and international level •Aiming for more than the prevention of illness •How our schools and communities act as a lever for healthier generations •Lindsay's 'thrivability theory'. It's a conversation that will inspire you to think about preparing future generations for mental health, happiness and well being. Learn more at Potential Psychology or follow Ellen and Potential Psychology on Facebook or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Living Well and Having Impact with Dr Adrian Medhurst | 15 Jan 2019 | 00:55:49 | |
With me in this episode is Dr Adrian Medhurst. Adrian is a psychologist, speaker, author and thought leader on a mission to optimise performance and wellbeing for people and organisations. He specialises in performance psychology, wellbeing science, mindfulness, innovation and emerging technology. Adrian is the author of "Meditate on This: The Science of Mindfulness" and the CEO of - Benny Button, a wellbeing and performance business. Adrian describes himself as 'dedicated to improving the lives of as many people as possible through wellbeing and performance initiatives.' A man after my own heart! During our conversation, Adrian and I cover: •Agility and finding the balance between wellbeing and performance •Using little tweaks to enhance our happiness •How to live well and have impact •Mindfulness and the skill of being self aware •Mastering daily stress, and •Benny Button's 8 Factor Model for Wellbeing and Performance. Adrian is also offering listeners a chance to try the Benny Button Wellbeing and Performance Profiler for FREE. I'm so pleased to be sharing this insightful conversation with you. For links to Adrian's great list of recommended resources mentioned in this episode, go to Potential Psychology or follow Ellen and Potential Psychology on Facebook or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| NEWS: What's Coming Up in Season 4? | 09 Jan 2019 | 00:07:16 | |
We're back with Season 4 of the Potential Psychology Podcast! In this mini episode I give you the low-down on the up coming expert guests and topics for another insightful and inspiring 10 week listening experience. Are you ready to learn from some of the world's authorities on wellbeing, performance, parenting and mastering your mind and behaviour? Are you ready to fulfil your potential? Come listen in! I'm looking forward to sharing the season with you. If you're new to the podcast, you can catch up on past seasons at http://potential.com.au/podcast Onwards and upwards, Ellen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Work, Stress and Managing Life's Bubbles in a World of Tech and Connection with Dr Melissa Marot | 13 Nov 2018 | 00:59:16 | |
Drowning in email? Swamped by notifications? Stressed by endless work demands? How do you disconnect in a working world that's switched on 24/7? In this episode of the Potential Psychology Podcast I talk to Dr Melissa Marot, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Organisational Psychologist about work, stress, technology and finding balance in a constantly connected world. I ask Melissa: •What happens in our brain when we're stressed? •How should we respond to stressful situations at work? •What does the changing nature of work, workplaces and constant contact mean for stress and wellbeing? •How do we set expectations and boundaries to better manage 24/7 connection? •What are her tips for managing email inbox overwhelm? Melissa also shares: •The importance of decompression, healthy routines and working with intention. •How to create a life in which you actively and intentionally switch on and switch off. •Burnout - What are the physical and psychological symptoms? If you want to better balance work and life, listen in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Future of Work: Are your kids ready for the future of work? | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:51:08 | |
"Hope, in the psychological sense, is a combination of pathways and agency. What we're doing is creating HOPE. "
Welcome to our new podcast series: "The Future of Work", with guest expert Dr. Joe Sweeney.
I'm really excited about this series as not only do I get to talk to a great friend of the show, but he and his team have done some very cool research with parents to explore their hopes and worries when it comes to future employment for our kids. The extensive survey work that Joe has done informs our discussion. It's research in action and makes for a great conversation.
A bit about Doc Joe. Joe is first and foremost an educator, but he is also a technologist, advisor, writer, game designer, and an expert in workforce transformation. His particular area of interest is around pathways to employment, which makes him the perfect co-host for this podcast series exploring the future of work. He's been on the Potential Psychology Podcast twice before, once in episode 17 in which we talk about "Kids, Education and The Future of Work" and in episode 79 where we talk about "The Perks and Pitfalls of Working From Home." You can learn more about Joe here.
In this very meaty first episode of our podcast series, Joe and I answer the following questions:
We also share tips on the best things you can do to help your children be interested in education and learning (pro tip: read to them!).
There's a great infographic that comes with each episode in this series as a helpful guide with tips for parents. Don't forget to download a copy!
You can also join the discussion by sharing your thoughts via the Spotify Q&A feature!
This week's Question for Parents: What skills can help prepare our children for jobs in an uncertain, highly disruptive future?
Resources mentioned in this episode: Kids, Education and The Future of Work with Dr. Joseph Sweeney The Perks and Pitfalls of Working From Home with Dr. Joe Sweeney APAC Zoom Education Summit : Transforming the Education Experience The will and the ways: development and validation of an individual-differences measure of hope
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| Launching a Conversation About Work and Well Being with Karen Gillespie | 06 Nov 2018 | 00:51:02 | |
It's time to talk on the podcast about work and the role that work plays in our well being. Joining me for this episode is Organisational Psychologist and well being expert Karen Gillespie from the New South Wales-based consulting firm EEK & Sense. Karen is passionate about helping us get the blend right between our work and non-work lives, meeting the daily challenges of being at our best, feeling fulfilled at work, staying physically fit and healthy and being present for the other significant people in our lives. She tries to 'practice what she preaches' by not only running a thriving business with her business partner Audrey McGibbon but also spending time with her family, walking her dog, doing yoga and taking good, long holidays. During our conversation I ask Karen: •What are the wellbeing challenges for leaders in all organisations? •How do you lead and grow a business and still be the best parent, best partner and best person you can be? •Why leaders? •What is existential wellbeing? •Why is intellectual wellbeing important? •How do we help leaders ensure they are on the right personal path to fulfilment? •And what are the elements of true and complete wellbeing? • Karen and I explore the Global Leadership Wellbeing Survey - a holistic assessment of a leader's sources and status of psychological wellbeing and we have a chat about gender differences - What are men and women getting right when it comes to work and health? Join us as we explore how and why, as Simon Sinek says, 'The leader sets the tone' when it come to creating a thriving, flourishing workplace --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Finding a Space for Men and Boys with Carl Nelms | 30 Oct 2018 | 01:00:37 | |
This episode of the Potential Psychology Podcast is for the men and boys - and the parents and partners of men and boys. My guest is Carl Nelms, psychologist and founder of Blokes Psychology, a psychology practice in Melbourne, Australia dedicated solely to males. During his training Carl noticed that many of our therapeutic services are designed for 'therapy lovers' and those open to discussion of feelings, emotional needs and concepts like mindfulness. It was his judgement, as a psychologist, a man and a mental health practitioner working primarily with men that this ruled many men out as therapy's target audience. They weren't attracted to these ideas. They were comfortable seeking help from these services. The 'branding' was all wrong. So Carl started Blokes Psychology to offer a plain-speaking, male oriented form of therapy - and it's working! In this episode I ask Carl; •What brings men to therapy? •What do parents of boys need to know to help their sons to thrive and flourish? •How can men help each other when things get tough? and •What are the emotional health and well being challenges that men face? We also discuss: •What the future might look like for the mental health of our young men (and women) •Identity and the father, worker and partner roles •The transition to fatherhood and the challenges it brings •The importance or retaining friendship, hobbies and a sense of self as boys become men •Self care - not just a conversation for women! It was fascinating to get a different perspective on well being, both as a psychologist and as a women living in a house of men and boys. Listen in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Are We Building Strong People? With Dr Michael Carr-Gregg | 23 Oct 2018 | 00:51:24 | |
"This is a generation that is really struggling. It speaks to me of a lack of resilience. The bottom line is that I don't think we are preparing even the little kids or the biggest kids for adversity.'' That's my guest, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, talking about the mental health and well being of our young people - the topic of this episode's podcast discussion. Michael is one of Australia's highest profile psychologists, author of 11 books, broadcaster and a specialist in parenting, children, adolescents and the use of technology for mental health. He is a media commentator, columnist for a number of national publications and the resident parenting expert for several high rating Australian television and radio programs. This was a challenging interview for me. As an incurable optimist it was difficult to face the dismal facts that Michael presented regarding the state of youth mental health here in Australia. I didn't resist, deny or despair as I was inclined to though. I got curious and asked the question, 'What can we do about it?' The result was a conversation rich in resources, recommendations, tips and strategies for parents, teachers and any one charged with the well being and happiness of our kids, teens and young adults. Tune in to find out, 'Are we building strong people?' --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Fostering Hope and Purpose in Our Kids with Rachel Colla | 16 Oct 2018 | 01:01:29 | |
We are turning our attention to kids and young people for our next couple of episodes of the podcast and in this episode I'm talking to psychologist Rachel Colla from Merakai about helping our kids to find a sense of hope and purpose. Merakai is an educational consultancy that helps schools and organisations to lead the way in wellbeing and performance. Rachel is the Director. She is also a speaker, facilitator, Lecturer at The University of Melbourne's Centre for Positive Psychology and mum to four girls. Rachel is passionate about helping us all to achieve optimal wellbeing and happiness in our lives in order to be better parents, friends, colleagues and members of our community and this passion shines through in our conversation. We cover: •The psychological nature of hope. It's not just 'fingers crossed for the future'! •The role that hope plays in kids' well being, persistence and resilience •Practical tips for helping kids to develop hope and succeed at school and in life •How to discover your purpose in life and help kids to do the same, and •Finding ways to solve problems, grow, learn about ourselves from others and thrive and flourish. This is a must-listen for parents, teachers and everyone charged with the well being of students, kids and young people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Eating Well and Thinking Well with Dr Naomi Malone | 09 Oct 2018 | 00:42:31 | |
We all eat but have you given much thought to why you eat what you eat? Or when you eat? Or how you eat? Have you thought about your relationship with food? My guest today is Dr Naomi Malone, from A Life Simply Lived, a rural psychology practice located in Boort, a town of just under 900 people in the Mallee District of Northern Victoria . Naomi has a specialist interest in eating psychology and the intersection between nutrition and mental health. She's fascinated by our relationship with food and eating and she works with her clients to uncover what helps and hinders them when it comes to what they eat and the impact that this has on their emotional and physical wellbeing. In this episode Naomi and I discuss: •The psychology of eating •The rules we set ourselves when it comes to food •The role of gut health in our mental health •The mind-body connection and the importance of food •Our toolkit for eating for better wellbeing •The importance of savouring •Mindful eating and what we can learn from kids We also chat about the ups and downs of rural life. Join me to learn more about the role that food plays in our mental health --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Conquer Your Nerves for Stellar Performance with Anastasia Hronis | 02 Oct 2018 | 00:51:59 | |
Ever felt nervous before a big presentation, exam or performance? The sweaty palms? Jumpy tummy? Racing heart? Have you noticed what where your mind goes in these moments? Do worries of impending disaster or freezing at the critical moment creep in? Want to know how to manage your mind - and your nerves? Joining me for Episode 24 of the Potential Psychology Podcast is psychologist, music teacher, concert pianist and performance coach Anastasia Hronis. Anastasia is an expert performer, making her solo debut as a pianist at the Sydney Opera House at the ripe old age of six and more recently performing - again as a soloist - at Carnegie Hall in New York. With her combination of performance credentials and psychological knowledge she knows a thing or two about conquering your nerves to produce a stellar performance - in whatever you do. Today Anastasia and I discuss: •The role of nerves in performance and making those nerves your friend •The importance of mental preparation, not just practice •Why you shouldn't believe everything your mind tells you before a big event •The link between performance anxiety and social anxiety •How to help kids practice any skill, and •Anastasia's tips for stellar performance in any domain With an extra special treat thrown in! Join me as we discuss how to conquer your nerves for stellar performance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| How to Rubberise Your Brain for an Optimal Life with Jacquelyn Cranney and Sue Morris | 25 Sep 2018 | 00:45:26 | |
We all know what we're supposed to do achieve our study, work and life goals but we rarely do it, do we? Instead we procrastinate and worry, waste time and stress ourselves out. My guests today are co-authors of a new book, 'The Rubber Brain: A toolkit for optimising your study, work and life!' and we're talking about the emotional and motivational factors that cause us to stumble when we're pursuing our goals. Associate Professor Jacquelyn Cranney from UNSW is passionate about leading education innovation. She researches in the areas of student learning, success and wellbeing, and she's very keen to spread the word about how to be a happier human, particularly when studying. Dr. Sue Morris is a Lecturer in Psychology at UNSW, also with a focus on student wellbeing and flourishing. She been a director on the Board of a kindergarten to year 12 school for 10 years so she is well versed in the whole student life cycle AND she's currently parenting her second consecutive Year 12 student, so the idea of enhancing student resilience is also very personal. Together we discuss: •Your imperfect mind, how sub-optimal thinking leads us astray and developing a 'rubber brain.' •Why being a successful student is much more than study strategies. •What students need to know about themselves to make education and career choices. •Tips for increasing motivation. •Why student wellbeing and mental health has deteriorated in the last 20 years. •How our education system and career expectations are at odds with an optimal life. If you're a student, the parent of a student or you're keen to learn more about the role of your mind in success, this episode is for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| The Psychological Life of an Elite Athlete with Dr Deidre Anderson | 18 Sep 2018 | 00:57:25 | |
My guest for this episode is Dee Anderson, a Performance and Wellbeing Specialist who has worked with some of the world's most successful elite athletes to assist them with transitions in their lives and their personal development. Dee is a Director of the Performance and Transition Institute. She has been a national leader in the world of University sport and the development of student athletes. She is a director of Australian University Sport, the National Rugby league Players Ass (NRLPA), the Michael Hughes foundation and the International College of Management, Sydney. Dee has been acknowledged worldwide for her contribution to elite athletes, and has a lifelong commitment to supporting the development of young people. Dee and I enjoy a wide-ranging conversation about the psychological life of elite athletes and the many complex factors that affect athlete well being. It's not all about sport though! As Dee and I talk, we discover the many parallels between well being in sporting life, family life and work life. Topics covered include •The challenges for elite athletes in trying to live a normal life •The importance of self awareness and deep self knowledge for wellbeing in sport - and life. •Grief, getting stuck and transitioning to a new life and identity. •The complexities of life and performance for young athletes. •'Athlete foreclosure' and the catastrophic effect of a shrinking world •The importance of 'psychological safety' in performance •The role of family, coaches and organisations in an athlete's wellbeing. •Practical tools for understanding goals and values for better balance, decision making and our transitions in life. Find out more about Dee and her tips for wellbeing at www.potential.com.au/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Managing Your Mind in a High Stakes Environment with Olympian and Psychologist Caroline Anderson | 11 Sep 2018 | 00:50:06 | |
My guest today is Caroline Anderson from Performance Edge Psychology. Caroline is one of those people who seems to have hit the talent jackpot. She not only runs two successful psychology practices, she also delivers programs and workshops to athletes, sporting organisations and corporate clients on high performance and wellbeing AND she is a former Olympic athlete herself. In this episode Caroline and I discuss the role of the mind and wellbeing in peak performance. We cover: •The psychological link between performance and well being •What psychology offers athletes and high performers •How managing your mind, attention and emotions help you to perform at your best in any high stakes environment •How elite sports performance is like wrangling a toddler! •The importance of learning to rest and recover from our everyday 'mental marathons' •How to find ways to improve your performance that don't involve working harder and longer •What Caroline learned about performance and wellbeing as an Olympic athlete --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| NEWS: Find out what's in store for Season 3 | 04 Sep 2018 | 00:03:55 | |
Hi Ellen here. If this is your first time listening to the podcast, welcome! I'm your host and I'm here with this mini episode to tell you a bit about what's coming up on the podcast in Season 3. This season we have a performance theme for this upcoming season and by performance I don't mean how to perform bigger, better or faster although I know you will pick up some tips on that if that's what you're looking for. Our focus is on the individual experience of performing, whether as an athlete, a leader, a musician, a business owner or just someone working really hard to achieve meaningful goals. I'm exploring with my guests the stuff that sits below the surface but plays a really important part. Things like self awareness, understanding our values, identity, mindset and the role of families and relationships in supporting our goals and performance.. Listen in to learn more and to hear about my plans for experimentation this season. Our first guest interview goes live on September 12. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| REVISITING How to Thrive: Nurture and Getting Splendid Sleep | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:45:41 | |
We’re revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series initially went live in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. "A good night's sleep starts the moment we wake up." We're almost at the end of Season 11 with 2 more episodes left. Today, we're back with our second to the last episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive", a collaboration with positive psychology coach Marie McLeod. We're exploring the last beam of the BEACON model; a model of thriving that Marie has developed to guide us through the simple steps to thriving and flourishing in life. In this episode, we talk about Nurture - the one and only beam of the BEACON model that is about our physical health and how it interplays with our mental health. Nurture focuses on four aspects: eating, moving, sleeping, and being mindful. All of which revolve around, energy. Marie and I talk about:
Your quest for the week: Nurture yourself by making improvements to your sleep quality. You can check out the cheat sheet to "Seven Steps to Splendid Sleep" in Marie's website or any of the resources listed above for tips on how to improve your sleep hygiene. Resources mentioned in this episode: Marie's website - needtoseesomeone.com and resources here. Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Dr. Matthew Walker Fast Asleep by Dr Michael Mosley Don't Blame The Reptilian Brain with Dr. Sarah McKay Indulge Your Neurobiology TedTalk by Dr. Sarah McKay Sleeping Well with Dr Kate Sprecher Want to become a Potential Psychology Podcast VIP? You can now become a special VIP member of the Potential Psychology Podcast community with access to bonus episodes - the first of which is now ready and waiting for you. Dr Mike Rucker, co-host of our most recent podcast series on Fun and Wellbeing, and I are discussing the importance of making time for fun and positive experiences in our workplaces with tips on better email and meeting management and the kind of workplace we need to really thrive. To join as a subscriber, at the tiny little cost of AU$5.99 a month head to https://anchor.fm/potentialpsychology/subscribe. I’m looking forward to seeing you in our inner sanctum. Feedback? We want to hear from you. Email podcast@potential.com.au Want to hear more? It's all at | |||
| Exercising to Fulfil Your Potential with Nonie Carr | 07 Aug 2018 | 00:52:50 | |
Love it or hate it, today's show is about exercise - and how you can use it to fulfil your potential. My guest is Nonie Carr, a Melbourne based psychologist from Enhance Life Psychology. Nonie has a passion for cycling and the benefits of exercise for our wellbeing and success. Nonie began her career in schools, first as a high school teacher and later as a school psychologist. She left education to start her private practice and she now works with individuals to help improve their well-being and relationships and boost their motivation to pursue their goals. She's here on the podcast to talk to us about the benefits of exercise for your brain and mind - and give us some tips on how to incorporate it into our daily life. Nonie and I discuss: •The neurological effects of exercise and how the hormones released into the brain during exercise boost our mood and brain function •The emotional effects of exercise for our wellbeing and mental health •How exercise can be motivating •The best types of exercise for our mental and physical health •'Find Your 30' and simple ways to make moving fun. By the end of this episode you'll be ready to get out there and exercise! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| How to Make a Smooth Transition to Parenthood with Nadene Van Der Linden | 31 Jul 2018 | 00:46:05 | |
This episode is one for the new parents and parents to be. My guest is clinical psychologist and parenting expert Nadene van der Linden. We're chatting about the psychological transition that we make when we move from non-parent to parent. What are the challenges? Why is it harder for some of us than others? And how can we best prepare ourselves? Much of the focus when you're expecting or a new parent is on the baby and what's best for him or her. But parents and their well being are just as important and becoming a parent is a BIG deal that can have unexpected effects on our mental health and state of mind. In this episode Nadene and I share our personal stories of becoming a parent - the good, the bad and the ugly. We consider: •The work life juggle that comes with parenting •How your expectations of parenthood - and yourself - can mess with your head •The role of identity in the transition to parenthood •Nadene's tips for making the journey easier Join us as we get a little personal about parenting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Disrupting Education and Thriving at School with Andrea Downie | 24 Jul 2018 | 00:45:52 | |
My guest today is on a mission to disrupt education and spread well being throughout schools, organisations and our community. Andrea Downie is co-founder of Project Thrive, an Australian consultancy firm that collaborates with its clients, co-creating school and work environments that help us all to live and work at our best. She and her colleagues fuse positive psychology, education, sociology, anthropology, wellness and leadership in their - and from my experience in this interview, I bet they laugh a lot too! Listen in as Andrea (a former primary classroom teacher and school leader in Wellbeing, Learning Enhancement, Technology, Gifted Education and a former Deputy Principal) and I explore: •Eco-systems of well being - How parents, their work, home life, teachers and schools interact to affect students learning and well being. •Andrea's vision for disrupting education and helping kids to find meaning and purpose in their school days. •The insight that kids have into what's good for them. •Well being, motivation and performance as a University subject. •Experiential positive psychology - living and breathing it, not just learning it. •Hope and what it means for our resilience. Andrea shares many wonderful ideas in this episode. Make sure you listen in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Kids, Education and The Future of Work with Dr Joe Sweeney | 17 Jul 2018 | 00:49:25 | |
What is the future of work and how do we prepare our kids for it? Are schools and universities setting kids up for future success? Does technology in the classroom improve outcomes for kids? Should every school student be learning to code? And what are the skills that kids will need in tomorrow's world? These are just some of the questions I ask Dr Joe Sweeney, technologist, researcher, writer and expert in workforce transformation in this episode of the Potential Psychology podcast. Joe and I discuss schools, education, technology, tools, parenting and the future of work. We talk about why LEGO is important for the digital world, the role of books in future happiness and success and why the most important thing we can do for our kids is teaching them to think. Join me as we explore the future - and the past - with Dr Joe Sweeney. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Gender, Identity and Being Your Authentic Self with Dr Madeline Fernbach | 10 Jul 2018 | 00:52:18 | |
Something to get you thinking today. I'm talking to Dr Madeline Fernbach, Australian Clinical Psychologist with expertise and a passion for working with the transgender and gender fluid community. Madeline is fascinated by identity and the way people see themselves. She explains in this episode that during her awkward middle teenage years she drifted at the fringes of many social groups. Without a fixed groups of friend until later in her life she developed an interest in what makes humans belong - or not belong - in groups. This is interest drove her to complete a PhD on the topic, after which she began work at the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health And Society at Latrobe University. Throughout her career she has been involved in sexual health and identity research, and in the last five years these interests have coalesced, leading her to specialise in supporting the transgender community. She says, 'The best part of my job is talking about identity and providing support so that people can take control of their lives in ways that are consistent with who they are.' In this episode Madeline and I discuss: •What identity is and how it relates to gender. •Social identity theory and the sense of self we get from the groups we belong to. •The importance of authenticity for our wellbeing. •How our mental health is affected when there is a gap between our public and private selves. •The Genderbread Person. What is it and how does it help us to understand the many facets of gender? •The fascinating, complex nature of gender and how we express it. •Madeline's tips for individuals and families grappling with gender and identity. This is a really thoughtful, insightful and frank interview that might get you thinking about your identity, your personal and public personas and what it means to you to live a truly authentic life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Pocket Interviews at The World's Largest Happiness & Well Being Conference | 04 Jul 2018 | 00:15:44 | |
Something completely different for you on the podcast this week. I recorded this episode at the 13th Happiness & Its Causes Conference in sunny Sydney, Australia. It's five pocket interviews and an insight into the conference highlights for me. Happiness and Its Causes is the world's largest happiness and wellbeing conference, with speakers exploring the many and varied causes for a happy and fulfilling life. The line up was formidable with no less than His Holiness the Dalai Lama making an appearance (he is quite the comedian). We were inspired by an impressive array of experts from psychology, education, the world of media and entertainment, the corporate world and incredible individuals like Domestic Violence Campaigner Rosie Batty who shared their personal stories of connection and compassion with us. In this episode you'll hear some familiar voices such as Dr Suzy Green, a previous podcast guest, and some exciting new interviewees such as Dr Justin Coulson and Sue Langley who I'm lining up for future podcast appearances! Join me for a whistle-stop tour of Happiness and Its Causes 2018. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| A Self Care Revolution: Nurturing Your Head, Heart and Body with Suzy Reading | 26 Jun 2018 | 00:56:26 | |
I'm very excited that my guest for this episode not only shares two of my personal passions - psychology and yoga - but she combines the two in her professional practice to help everyday people thrive through life's challenges and difficult moments. Suzy Reading is UK based psychologist, yoga instructor and personal trainer. She is the author of The Self Care Revolution which was published in the UK late in 2017 and in Australia in early 2018. She is passionate about helping to bring people back from stress, overwhelm, crisis and grief to a place of feeling whole, energetic and on the path to a rewarding life. Our conversation in this episode ranges from: •What it means to nurture head, heart and body and how you can incorporate these simple steps into your life everyday. •How to recover when you are 'energetically bankrupt' •Why Suzy believes yoga is 'body-centred therapy' •The two minute yoga sequences that we can all use every day to calm the body and mind - or energise it! •How movement helps us to process emotion and recover from life's challenges •The parallels between the Eastern philosophies of yoga and Western psycholocial sciences, and •Suzy's personal experience that flattened her then led her to breathe again and create a flourishing life. Be inspired by Suzy's wisdom, calmed by her soothing style and discover her simple tips for self-care and rediscovering your vibrant, flourishing self. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Hey Warrior! Helping kids (and adults) transcend anxiety and live well with Karen Young | 19 Jun 2018 | 00:55:22 | |
My guest today is Karen Young, founder of the popular 'Hey Sigmund' website. Karen is a psychologist, an author, a speaker, an educator and a parent. She founded Hey Sigmund after realising the power of solid information to help us to manage life's challenges and live well. The website attracts millions of readers each year worldwide. Her articles have been translated into a number of languages and her work has been published on various international sites including The Good Men Project, The Huffington Post, The Mighty, and Yahoo Health. My conversation with Karen is a wellspring of wisdom ranging from career advice to parenting teens, to understanding and managing anxiety to book, exercise, meditation and tips for staying happy and well. We dive into: •Karen's book 'Hey Warrior', which she wrote for kids to help them understand anxiety and find their 'brave'. (The book has now been translated into a number of languages). •The power of parents to support and guide kids through life's more challenging days •How to help teens when they stuff up monumentally. •We even get existential with a chat about the nature of being human.Listen in and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Designing Your Mind for Peak Productivity and Creativity with James Garrett | 12 Jun 2018 | 01:06:41 | |
My guest today is James Garrett, the founder and CEO of Brain by Design - a US-based organisation that teaches strategies for getting more from your mind. He's a psychologist, a former academic, co-founder of a highly successful social venture - Think Unlimited, which taught innovation and creativity to young people in the Middle East - and he's chatting to me today about using your brain to enhance your productivity and creativity and live your best life. This is an exciting and illuminating conversation and James and I have a ball discussing the science behind: •Why your focus and attention is like a battery that requires recharging. • How to get more done by working less •How to use your mind to start on difficult or unpleasant tasks •The importance of taking breaks for your productivity and creativity and why your brain doesn't know how to do this •Why the standard '8 hours at your desk' is a disaster for your effectiveness, innovation, happiness and wellbeing. •James's Brain in Mind Program and the science of productivity and wellbeing, and •How he reads one book per week!Listen in to discover James's tips and strategies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Big Life Drama and Daily Discord: Overcoming Adversity with Eileen Lenson | 05 Jun 2018 | 00:52:19 | |
Today's guest and I are separated by 13,000 km and the mighty Pacific Ocean but thanks to the wonders of technology we chat in this episode as though we're in the same room. Eileen Lenson is in California and she is talking to us about adversity, resilience, courage, hope and her recently published book Overcoming Adversity: Conquering Life's Challenges. In her words, 'No one searches for adversity. Bad experiences are simply part of life. Yet how many of us will know what to do to prevent our lives from spiralling out of control when we encounter traumatic events that threaten our safety, careers, emotions, health, or relationships?' In this episode Eileen and I explore: Eileen's experience as a Medical Social Worker specialising in trauma in a number of US hospitals and how this led her to write Overcoming Adversity.The nature of resilience and why two people who face similar trauma might cope and emerge from the experience so differently.Stories of forgiveness, courage, perspective, perseverance and hope in the face of sometimes unimaginable challenge.Eileen's tips and strategies for learning to manage our feelings and respond to both devastating events and every day difficulties.How to develop the skills you need to seek healthy coping options and change your life for the better.It's a practical, positive conversation that weaves Eileen's professional experience in trauma assistance with true stories from her book and the science of positive psychology. Have a listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| REVISITING How to Thrive: Optimism and Creating Jolts of Joy | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:44:41 | |
We’re revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series first went to air in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. "When we feel a moment of hope, pride, love, serenity, gratitude, inspiration... we actually open up and quite literally. We broaden our peripheral vision and expand our brain." In the 6th episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive," co-hosts Marie and Ellen explore the fifth "beam" of the BEACON model: Optimism. To recap, the first four beams are: Belonging, Engagement, Accountability, and Compassion. They are discussed in detail in the past 4 episodes of season 11. In each episode, Marie and Ellen talk about the science behind each beam and key you in on how each of these can help you thrive as they share practical applications and real-life experiences. In this exquisitely optimistic episode, Ellen and Marie talk about:
Your quest for this week: Create a "joy jar" by putting in a list of things that can help uplift your mood. You can enlist the help of your family, friends, or co-workers in this quest. The more ideas there are, the more opportunities there are to experience and share positive moments. Resources mentioned in this episode: Marie's website - needtoseesomeone.com and resources here. Charles Richard Snyder's Hope Theory Dr. Barbara Fredrickson's Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions Seligman's PERMA+ Model - a foundational model in positive psychology Jimmy Rees' Meanwhile in Australia Want to become a Potential Psychology Podcast VIP? You can now become a special VIP member of the Potential Psychology Podcast community with access to bonus episodes - the first of which is now ready and waiting for you. Dr Mike Rucker, co-host of our most recent podcast series on Fun and Wellbeing, and I are discussing the importance of making time for fun and positive experiences in our workplaces with tips on better email and meeting management and the kind of workplace we need to really thrive. To join as a subscriber, at the tiny little cost of AU$5.99 a month head to https://anchor.fm/potentialpsychology/subscribe. I’m looking forward to seeing you in our inner sanctum. Feedback? We want to hear from you. Email podcast@potential.com.au Want to hear more? It's all at potential.com.au/podcast Check out our Potential Psychology YouTube Channel here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| NEWS - What's Coming Up in Season 2? | 29 May 2018 | 00:02:59 | |
Hi, it's Ellen. I'm taking this opportunity to give you a glimpse into the hive of behind the scenes activity that is taking place as we await the launch of Season 2 of the Potential Psychology Podcast. Guest interviews are in full swing. I'm not going to ruin the surprise by giving away any names but listen in to this mini-episode to get an insight into the wealth of amazing topics we'll cover in the coming weeks. Season 2 launches on 6 June 2018. Looking forward to seeing you then. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Following Your Curiosity: Careers, Coaching and Courage with Cassandra Dunn | 08 May 2018 | 00:47:53 | |
This is such a fun interview with exuberant and engaging coaching and clinical psychologist Cassandra Dunn. Cass and I chat, laugh and explore our way around career paths, taking chances, reframing risk and finding happiness. We examine: •The long and winding road that Cass has taken to find her passion and purpose •The uncertain but exciting nature of careers and how following your curiosity can take you to where you need to be •Life coaching - what it is and how does it help you? •High expectations, anxiety and letting go of jugdgement, •and Cass's tips for success, wellbeing and happiness.Ellen also shares her gratitude to those who have made Season One of the Potential Psychology Podcast a rewarding and successful experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| From Prisons To The Sweet Life with Laura Braid | 02 May 2018 | 01:03:27 | |
Welcome to Episode 9 of the Potential Psychology Podcast! In this episode I chat to the delightful Laura Braid from The Sweet Life. Laura started her career as a forensic psychologist in Scotland, delivered ground breaking programs with offenders in the New Zealand prison system and now runs her private practice, the gorgeously named, The Sweet Life, in Auckland. Our discussion delves into therapy, courage, vulnerability, acceptance and happiness. We discuss: •Mindfulness and how to let judgement exit stage left •Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a tool for a happier life •How to keep psychologically flexible so that our 'negative' thoughts don't take control, and •Getting out of our heads and into our lives! It's a wonderful, in-depth discussion filled with humour, insight, ideas and self revelation! Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Simplifying Life, Starting in the Kitchen with Jules Clancy | 24 Apr 2018 | 00:45:09 | |
In Episode 8 of the Potential Psychology Podcast we take a fascinating little side path into the world of food, cooking, simplicity and wellbeing. My guest is Jules Clancy from StoneSoup: Simple Weeknight Dinners. Jules is a food scientist, a former winemaker, an author, a photographer, founder of the StoneSoup Virtual Cookery School, and a passionate advocate of minimalism and simplicity, especially in the kitchen. Jules and I start with a conversation about meals and recipes for a busy family. We traverse minimalism and de-cluttering for mental health, self experimentation in everyday life, 'tree changes' and our mutual relief at living traffic-free. We end up 45 minutes later deep in discussion about mindful eating and what triggers our hunger cues. Along the way you will learn about: •How to think about your weekly rather than daily nutrition. •The role of a food scientist and life on the 'Tim Tam' team. •Decluttering your kitchen and what to do when your toaster breaks, •Reframing your cooking and kitchen tasks to reduce overwhelm, increase your joy and improve marital harmonyIt's a magical, meandering episode through fascinating, functional topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Quiet Confidence, Transitions and Leadership with Dr Tess Crawley | 17 Apr 2018 | 00:41:28 | |
Dr Tess Crawley is a clinical and forensic psychologist from Hobart, Tasmania. She has spent over ten years mentoring other psychologists and she's seen the challenges that even the experts face in balancing work and life and wellbeing. Tess is a former university lecturer, actor and theatre-company owner and now the Director of a busy multi-location private psychology practice. In this episode of the Potential Psychology Podcast Tess and Ellen talk about her mentoring program for mental health professionals, the challenges of becoming a leader, how to make successful transitions in life and the importance of passion and purpose in motivation and achieving your goals. They also discuss: •Tips for building confidence as a new leader •The future of psychology •Tess's book recommendations for self-belief, new ventures and success •Gary Vaynerchuk, Mel Robbins and Brene Brown --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Mythbusting, Neuroscience and a Woman's Brain with Dr Sarah McKay | 10 Apr 2018 | 00:43:12 | |
Dr Sarah McKay is an Oxford educated neuroscientist who hung up her lab coat 10 years ago to teach, write and speak about brain health and applied neuroscience. She's also the author of recently released and fascinating read, 'The Women's Brain Book: The neuroscience of health, hormones and happiness.' In this entertaining and informative episode Ellen and Sarah discuss: •Nature, nurture and neuroplasticity •Baby brain, menopause and the life of the female brain •PMS - Myth or reality? •The science of napping, and •The secret to a long and flourishing life.Sarah also her shares her tips for a happy, healthy brain. Come and listen in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Destination: World Wide Wellbeing. A chat about strengths and optimal human functioning with Dr Suzy Green | 03 Apr 2018 | 00:37:15 | |
In this episode Suzy discusses 'performance and character strengths' - a foundation of positive psychology - and how they inform our career choices and energise us in the workplace. She shares inspiring stories of helping people to discover their strengths at work and the confidence, joy and awe that this brings. Suzy and Ellen also discuss: •Positive Education and the work that The Positivity Institute does to bring strengths and the science of wellbeing to students, teachers and school communities •Why Suzy feels that as a psychologist she has a duty of care to help kids to understand their emotions, themselves and others in order to prevent episodes of mental illness in the future •Suzy's journey from early school leaver to world leader in her field, and •The Positivity Institute's mission to increase worldwide wellbeing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Rethinking the Naughty Corner: Grown Up Lessons for Helping Kids Manage Stress with Chelle Taylor | 27 Mar 2018 | 00:57:55 | |
In this episode Ellen talks to Chelle Taylor, child and family psychologist, about helping kids to manage stress and anxiety. Chelle is an expert in neurodevelopment and she explains how our brain responds to stress and why, for some kids, that response can be extreme. Chelle shares her tips for helping kids to manage their emotions - tips that apply to grown ups too - and she encourages us all to learn more about how our brain and emotions work in order to live happier and calmer lives. Chelle and Ellen also explore: How jumping on the trampoline or eating a crunchy apple can help to calm kids down Some counter-intuitive ideas for behaviour management The ways our kids tell us, without words, when they're doing it tough, and Great books for understanding kids' brains and behaviour. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Power Posing in the Bathroom and Building Your Self Belief with Melanie Schilling | 20 Mar 2018 | 00:41:36 | |
In this episode of the Potential Psychology Podcast Ellen chat's to Mel Schilling, psychologist and relationship coach. You might know Mel as one of the experts on Married At First Sight Australia. As well as being a TV psychologist, Mel also works with organisations, individuals and the media on all things 'relationship', so everything from dating and intimacy through to business negotiation and influencing. In this episode Ellen and Mel explore: •Power posing •Building confidence and self belief •Women and the workplace •Mel's tips for relationships, new and old, and •How she juggles a family in Bali with work in Australia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Screw Ups and Steps to Happiness with Dr Jo Mitchell | 20 Mar 2018 | 00:29:47 | |
Welcome to the first episode of the Potential Psychology podcast, with your host, Australian psychologist Ellen Jackson. In this episode Ellen interviews Dr Jo Mitchell, Director of The Mind Room - a wellbeing, psychology and performance clinic in the uber hipster inner-city suburb of Collingwood in Melbourne. Jo tells us about her work with high performers, the benefits of screwing up and she gives us her tips for success, happiness and fulfilling your potential.Jo has really diverse interests in psychology, all with strong focus on helping high functioning people to maintain their balance, stay happy and well and sometimes bounce back from mental illness, burnout, or episodes of significant stress. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| REVISITING How to Thrive: Compassion and Being Your Own Best Friend | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:46:26 | |
We’re revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series first went to air in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. "If only each of us realized the full extent to which all our problems, fears, and desires are shared by the rest of humanity, we'd all be so much more connected, self-forgiving, vulnerable, open, and free." In this, the 5th episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive" Marie and Ellen explore the fourth "beam" of the BEACON model: Compassion. It's relatively easy to feel compassion for others but practicing self-compassion is more challenging. Why, when we would give a friend facing struggle words of encouragement, do we beat ourselves up for not reaching expectations? And how is self compassion a super power? We discuss the answers and more in this episode. Listen in to hear Marie and I ask:
Your quest for this week: Recall a time when you're were not proud of the way you showed up. How did you take the more self-compassionate route? Did you follow the three steps to self-compassion? (notice the moment, know that we are perfectly imperfect, and bring the intent to soothe ourselves rather than beat ourselves up) Tell us about it, we'd love to hear from you! Resources mentioned in this episode: Marie's website - needtoseesomeone.com and resources here. The Compassionate Mind (Compassion Focused Therapy) by Paul Gilbert Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations by Monica C. Worline and Jane E. Dutton The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want by Sonja Lyubomirsky Kristin Neff's The three elements of self-compassion Developing the Indomitable Gift of Compassion with Dr. Stan Steindl The Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry Kaufman Want to become a Potential Psychology Podcast VIP? You can now become a special VIP member of the Potential Psychology Podcast community with access to bonus episodes - the first of which is now ready and waiting for you. Dr Mike Rucker, co-host of our most recent podcast series on Fun and Wellbeing, and I are discussing the importance of making time for fun and positive experiences in our workplaces with tips on better email and meeting management and the kind of workplace we need to really thrive. To join as a subscriber, at the tiny little cost of AU$5.99 a month head to https://anchor.fm/potentialpsychology/subscribe. I’m looking forward to seeing you in our inner sanctum. Feedback? We want to hear from you. Email podcast@potential.com.au Want to hear more? It's all at potential.com.au/podcast Check out our Potential Psychology YouTube Channel here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Playing Minecraft and Parenting in the Digital Age with Martine Oglethorpe | 20 Mar 2018 | 00:46:40 | |
In Episode 2 of the Potential Psychology Podcast your host, Ellen Jackson, chats to parenting and e-safety expert Martine Oglethorpe. Martine works with students and parents through schools and other organisations to help them safely and smartly incorporate technology into their lives. She also works with teachers to explore how they can incorporate digital literacy into their classrooms. In this episode Ellen and Martine talk positively about: •Why parents don't need to fear technology when it comes to their kids •Why parenting in the digital age is just parenting and the same rules apply •The importance of teaching kids to think critically about their technology use, and •Martine's 9 questions to ask when it comes to kids and screen time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Welcome to the Potential Psychology Podcast: Introduction | 15 Mar 2018 | 00:05:27 | |
And so it begins! The Potential Psychology Podcast is for you. Your host, Ellen Jackson, has created it to share the wisdom, knowledge, passion and experience of her amazing guests - and they are amazing - so that you can take what they know and use it to grow, flourish and continue to fulfil your potential. In this brief introduction Ellen shares the story of Potential Psychology and her excitement in moving beyond the work she does with fabulous workplace clients to bring the expertise of her fellow psychologists to a bigger audience via the Potential Psychology Podcast. She introduces her guests in upcoming episodes and she welcomes you to the Potential Psychology Community. It's short, informative - and it's just the beginning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| REVISITING How to Thrive: Accountability and Walking the Line between Grit and Grace | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:51:25 | |
We’re revisiting our How to Thrive series co-hosted with positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod for Mental Health Month. This series initially went live in late 2021 - almost 12 months ago - while How to Thrive, the documentary, was still in production. It is now out in the world and showing in cinemas all over the country. "Thriving is not a spectator sport. You can't sit back and watch it happen." This is the 4th episode of our new weekly podcast series "How To Thrive", a collaboration with positive psychology coach Marie McLeod. This series is all about exploring how to thrive and practicing the BEACON model; a model that Marie has developed to guide us through the simple steps to thriving and flourishing in life. In this week's episode we explore the third "beam" of the BEACON model: Accountability. This might seem an unusual element of thriving but there is no thriving without doing - and sometimes we need to hold ourselves accountable to get the doing, done. Listen in as Marie and Ellen discuss:
Your quest for this week: Get curious and challenge yourself to try a new activity for a week that you know will help you to thrive - even if it's difficult to get started. You might like to reflect on the activities we've spoken about already in this series - connecting with others, discovering or using your strengths to find 'flow' - or maybe it's an activity you've not tried before or you want to re-integrate into your life. Ellen and Marie discussed yoga and meditation as activities they'd like to get back into. Walking, social activities or new hobbies are also great ideas. Resources mentioned in this episode: Marie's website - needtoseesomeone.com and resources here. Seligman's PERMA+ Model - a foundational model in positive psychology Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits Want to become a Potential Psychology Podcast VIP? You can now become a special VIP member of the Potential Psychology Podcast community with access to bonus episodes - the first of which is now ready and waiting for you. Dr Mike Rucker, co-host of our most recent podcast series on Fun and Wellbeing, and I are discussing the importance of making time for fun and positive experiences in our workplaces with tips on better email and meeting management and the kind of workplace we need to really thrive. To join as a subscriber, at the tiny little cost of AU$5.99 a month head to https://anchor.fm/potentialpsychology/subscribe. I’m looking forward to seeing you in our inner sanctum. Feedback? We want to hear from you. Email podcast@potential.com.au Want to hear more? It's all at potential.com.au/podcast Check out our Potential Psychology YouTube Channel here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message Get full access to The Messy Middle by Ellen Jackson at potentialpsychology.substack.com/subscribe | |||