Join us as we explore the crucial link between nutrition and mental health with Dr. Lisa Young. In this insightful episode, Dr. Young, a renowned nutritionist and author, delves into how our food choices directly impact our mental wellbeing. Learn about key nutrients that support brain health, the importance of mindful eating, and practical tips to incorporate a balanced diet into your daily routine. Discover how simple changes in your diet can lead to significant improvements in your Mental Fitness.

Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Dr. Gail Gazelle, a renowned physician, coach, and author, dedicated to combating physician burnout and enhancing resilience among healthcare professionals. With a deep commitment to mindfulness and resilience, Dr. Gazelle has significantly impacted the medical community, sharing her expertise as a part-time assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and through her widely acclaimed books, "Everyday Resilience" and "Mindful MD."In this episode, Dr. Gazelle discusses:Her journey from end-of-life care to addressing physician burnout.The concept of resilience as a well of inner resources, including courage, calm, and connection.Practical tools and strategies from her book "Everyday Resilience" to build and sustain resilience in daily life.The role of mindfulness in reducing burnout and restoring autonomy for healthcare professionals.Real-life examples of how mindfulness can transform the experience of healthcare workers, improve patient care, and foster a healthier work environment.Dr. Gazelle also addresses common misconceptions about mindfulness and provides actionable advice on incorporating mindfulness practices into even the busiest of schedules. Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone interested in resilience and mental fitness, this episode offers valuable insights and practical guidance to help you thrive despite life's challenges.Listen now and equip yourself with the tools to navigate and overcome burnout, and find meaning and satisfaction in your work and life.

Join us in this enlightening episode of Resilience Agenda Radio as we sit down with Dr. Brock Bastian, a leading psychologist and author of "The Other Side of Happiness." Dr. Bastian shares his groundbreaking research on the intricate relationship between pain, happiness, and meaning in our lives.Discover how embracing discomfort and adversity can lead to profound personal growth and fulfillment. Learn why resilience isn't just a trait but a skill we can develop through life's challenging experiences.In this episode, we also explore the misconceptions about happiness and how our pursuit of constant positivity can sometimes lead us astray. Dr. Bastian provides valuable insights on how to reframe our understanding of pain and use it as a catalyst for a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Join us on the latest episode of Resilience Agenda Radio as we explore the psychology of happiness and resilience with Dr. Alex Lickerman. Discover how core beliefs shape our pursuit of happiness, practical strategies for building resilience, and the intersection of ancient Buddhist philosophy with modern psychology. Dr. Lickerman, author of "The Ten Worlds" and "The Undefeated Mind," shares valuable insights to help you overcome life's challenges and find lasting fulfillment.

In this episode of Resilience Agenda Radio, we explore the intersection of Mental Fitness and financial wellbeing with legendary investor and money manager, Rick Rule. Moving beyond traditional financial strategies, Rick shares how cultivating a contrarian mindset, mastering your emotions in the face of market volatility, and embracing the power of giving can lead to greater resilience and fulfillment. We'll uncover how the principles of Mental Fitness, can be applied to navigate the complex world of finance and create a life of true wealth.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with philosopher Emrys Westacott as we delve into the wisdom of frugality. In a world obsessed with consumerism and status, Emrys offers a refreshing perspective on simple living and its potential to unlock true happiness. We explore the philosophical roots of frugality, discuss the challenges and rewards of embracing this lifestyle, and discover how it can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Whether you're a seasoned minimalist or just starting to explore the concept of simple living, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the complexities of the modern world.

New parenthood – it's exciting, overwhelming, and often filled with unexpected emotional twists and turns. Join us on Resilience Agenda Radio – The Mental Fitness Podcast's latest episode as we dive deep into the world of maternal mental health with renowned expert Dr. Andrea Niles, founder of Prospera, a platform dedicated to fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health support.In this episode, we'll unpack how to:Recognize the Signs: Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and more, empowering you to seek timely support.Build Your Toolkit: Explore evidence-based tools and strategies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, to effectively manage challenging emotions and build resilience.Cultivate a Supportive Network: Understand the critical role of social support in postpartum well-being and learn how to build a "village" of family, friends, and community resources.Prioritize Personal Wellbeing: Explore practical ways to prioritize your own wellbeing amidst the demands of parenthood.Navigate the Partner Dynamic: Gain insights into the unique challenges faced by partners and fathers, fostering open communication and mutual support within the family unit.Dr. Niles shares her expert insights on:Early Intervention and Treatment: Understand the significance of early identification and intervention for PMADs, ensuring timely access to effective support and resources.Building a Resilient Family: Discover strategies for fostering connection, communication, and resilience within the family unit, creating a strong foundation for navigating challenges together.Breaking the Stigma: We'll discuss the importance of open dialogue surrounding maternal mental health, working together to create a more supportive and understanding environment for new parents.This episode is your comprehensive guide to navigating the postpartum journey with confidence and support. Whether you're an expecting parent, a new parent, or supporting a loved one, tune in and empower yourself with the knowledge and resources to create a fulfilling and thriving postpartum experience.

Are you searching for a parenting philosophy that goes beyond the latest trends and fads? Join us as we explore the ancient wisdom of Stoicism and its application to modern-day parenting with Brittany Polat, author of "Tranquility Parenting."Discover how Stoic principles can help you:Navigate the challenges of raising children in today's culture.Develop resilience, not just happiness, in your children (and yourself!).Find the balance between giving your children autonomy and providing a sense of security.Manage your emotions and reactions as a parent.Cultivate a peaceful and fulfilling family life.Brittany delves into key Stoic concepts such as:The Trichotomy of Control: Learn to focus on what you can control and let go of what you can't.Preferred Indifference: Discover the power of not being attached to external outcomes.Living in Accordance with Virtue: Understand how Stoicism encourages values like compassion, self-discipline, and resilience.This episode offers a unique perspective on parenting that will leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Tune in and embark on a journey towards Tranquility Parenting!

When our everyday becomes routine, it's easy to fall into the trap of mindlessness. We're joined by Harvard's very own "mother of mindfulness", Dr. Ellen Langer who walks us through the different ways we often find ourselves battling with the ability to rightfully differentiate a tragedy or an inconvenience.Listen on as Dr. Langer shares the strategies that we can incorporate in our lives, in order to reframe the way we categorize the good and bad, to help us go from being mindless to being mindful.

In the first episode for 2022, we wanted to learn more on how to sleep better, focus better, and feel calmer. What better way to improve on these things than by taking a look at the way we breathe? Joined by Patrick McKeown, one of the world's leading experts on functional breathing and the author of several books, including Atomic Focus and the Oxygen Advantage as he walks us through how we can improve our wellbeing through an automatic function we often take for granted.

In this episode, we talk to Ted speaker, author, psychologist, resilience and behavioural change expert and fountain of collective wisdom, Kristen Lee, who joins us from Boston.

In today's episode, we speak with psychologist, author, TEDx presenter and mindfulness and compassion expert Shauna Shapiro from Santa Clara University in the US. We talk about how perfectionism makes us unhappy, what we really mean by the present moment, how self-compassion is at the heart of personal growth, and doesn't make us soft, and how we can take a more realistic and helpful approach to dealing with life, problems and choices. 

In today's episode we speak with Lifeline Central West CEO Steph Robinson who talks us through the unique challenges of mental health in the 'bush' (rural areas), the important work Lifeline does in times of stress and uncertainty for people, and we spend 25 minutes walking through a role-play of how to approach someone we care about, ask them if they are okay, and most importantly, what to say and do if they say no...If you are pressed for time, fast forward to the 20 minute mark, where this must listen interview gets going.

In today’s episode with Nir Eyal we discuss how to overcome the challenges of distraction from social media, the news and procrastination. We talk about Nir’s Wall St Journal best-selling book ‘Indistractable’ and how it’s not our phones that cause us to become distracted, it’s our inability to better manage uncomfortable internal feelings. Nir shares with us how becoming Indistractable is set to become the ‘superpower of the 21st century‘, and in four easy-to-understand steps helps us learn to make our attention levels indestructable. We talk about the challenges that COVID-19 has on staying productive, especially while working from home, and the impact that expectations, our need for structure and forethought in planning our time has on staying connected to others, getting things done, and how to feel properly relaxed when we are unwinding. We cover the ways we can teach principles of attention and focus to our kids, so that they remain digitally literate, but socially engaged at the same time. Nir talks about how most advice about using digital technologies is actually unsustainable and proposes several practical ideas for you and your team about crafting your work environment for better mental health, productivity and connection.  In a fast-paced, wide-ranging and entertaining interview, Nir shares five years of in-depth research and his experience working in and around Silicon Valley, implementing and teaching behavioural design principles to leading technology companies and students.You won’t want to miss this interview with the world-class Nir Eyal. 

In today’s episode with Jocelyn Brewer we discuss how to “untangle” ourselves from the distracting pull of technology. Jocelyn introduces us to the idea of ‘Digital Calories’ and how time is a finite resource that we don’t want to be wasting.We talk about the controversy with Jean Twenge and her infamous article: “Have Smartphones destroyed a generation” and discover that the answer is no!Jocelyn shares her unique ideas about how best to handle technology-obsessed kids and their screen-time and how imposing strict limits and bans can be counter-productive.We discuss the 3Ms of Digital Nutrition™ and learn about how what we consume online has an effect on our thoughts and behaviour – just like what we eat.We talk about why an email from your boss is not a lullaby and talk about some great common-sense tips, hacks and strategies for building better technological habits into our lives that enable us to get more done and connect better with those around us.In this fun, fast-paced and entertaining podcast, we might not use our phones in the same way ever again. At least until the episode is over. 

This week we talk to one of the world's leading happiness, well-being and self-development authors Tal Ben-Shahar. Tal is a former Harvard University psychology professor, best-selling author of several books including Happier, Being Happy & Choose the Life You Want. He is the founder of the Happiness Studies Institute, consults with Fortune 500 companies globally, and joins us from upstate New York.In today's episode, we talk about what real happiness is all about. We talk about the little things we can do each day to become happier, how we can optimise our mental health (no matter where we start), and how to thrive during difficult times. 

In our very first podcast episode we interview global mindfulness expert, leadership consultant, author, entrepreneur and all round nice-guy Michael Bunting to unpack what mindfulness is all about.Often talk about like it's the new kale, mindfulness is instead a simple way of viewing and interpreting the world that helps us become happier, calmer and more focused.