Podcast episodes

Being open to change and embracing new paths in life, even in the face of challenges and uncertainty, can lead to personal growth and transformation. It is evident from Brendan's story of his potential lawsuit and his desire to explore new avenues, such as becoming a shaman, that

Humans flourish when they have meaning and suffer when they don't. Meaning can come from various sources: family, work, volunteering, or contributing to something bigger than oneself. It involves significance, purpose, and coherence, and can be different for everyone. In this episode, Anya and Mark discuss the importance

Love is not just a romantic feeling, but a crucial aspect of human biology and social connections. Love has the power to positively impact our physical and mental health, and it is important to recognise and remove barriers that prevent us from giving and receiving love. In this episode, Anya

Kindness creates connection, and it begins with empathy. Kindness has emotional and physical benefits, and can create a ripple effect through society and relationships. In this episode, Anya and Mark discuss the importance of empathy and recognising our common humanity. They highlight the positive physical and emotional effects of kindness,

Joy is an intense feeling of surprise and delight that’s often fleeting. It needs us to be fully present in order to experience it. Joy can be found in small things and in the present moment, and can help us to relax and drop negative emotions. Three prompts 1.

Insecurity is a universal experience, causing us anxiety and creating negative beliefs about ourselves. In this episode, Anya shares her own experiences and explains how insecurity can show up in different ways, like making it hard to sleep or causing physical symptoms. She and Mark talk about attachment styles which

Hope is a fragile and nebulous thing. It’s important to cultivate a glimmer of hope, a light in the darkness, and to look forward to something. In this episode, Mark and Anya discuss the topic of hope. They explore the difference between hope and expectation, and the importance of

Sometimes you have to show up and hit Record even when you’re not feeling your best. In this episode, Anya and Mark take time to recognise the good things in life, even when they’re tricky. They play a game of Gratitude Bingo, where players draw things they'

Is fear false evidence appearing real? Fear can be rooted in childhood trauma and shows up in our need for positive relationships. But how much attention do we need to pay to it? This week, Anya unpacks the neurobiology of fear and how the amygdala acts as a smoke alarm,

Most of us are ambiverts and need different kinds of rest and recharging. Spoon Theory teaches us that energy needs to be managed carefully. We should all find our own ways to manage our energy levels and not just rely on one method. Remember that taking time to rest and