The Mind Manual
These sessions are an attempt to bring you some insights and perspectives in how we can use the mind and put it to work in a way that will serve you and create the results you want in your life. It will be an unfolding learning journey as we explore this amazing central processing unit to collate and compile a series of systems and perceptions we can use and organize into a mind manual for the benefit of everyone.
Episodes
48 episodes
Episode 48 - Manning up to our Mind With Shane McManaway
Welcome to the first of many important conversations aimed at de-stigmatizing beliefs, practices, and narratives around mental health, especially for men who often struggle with stereotypes that discourage vulnerability. Today, we're joined by ...
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Episode 47 - The Freedom to be Found in the Spiritual Self
Much of our lives are controlled by the ego, which makes us see ourselves as separate and focused on the roles we play, our judgments, and what others think of us. Real growth comes when we understand we are spiritual beings having a human expe...
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Episode 46 - The Transformation to be Found Through Trauma
In this episode we’re going to catch up with someone who has managed to turn her experience of enduring trauma and sexual abuse as a young girl and the inevitable fallout from that, into a journey of profound resilience and transformation. ...
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Episode 45 - What Holds us Back
Consider the last time you set out to make a change. Maybe you decided to start a new diet, save more money, or finally pursue that passion project. At first, you're excited, motivated, ready to take on the world. But then, almost as quickly as...
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Episode 44 - Mindset, the Meaning of Life & What Moves Chris Koch
In this session, the format shifts to a fireside chat with Chris Koch, a resilient individual from Nanton, Alberta, who defied physical limitations with humour and determination instilled by his family. Despite being born without arms and legs,...
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Episode 43 - The De-Stigmatization & De-Medicalization of Mental Health
In this session, we explore the often overlooked systemic issues surrounding mental health. Despite years of schooling, individuals are left unequipped to manage the pressures of modern life due to a lack of education on mental well-being...
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Episode 42 - The Power of Perspective
Today, we're exploring how the way we see things can change everything. Our perspective, or how we look at the world, is shaped by our thoughts and beliefs. Imagine it like wearing glasses that make you see things a certain way. Sometimes, we o...
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Episode 41 - How to Cultivate Greater Resilience
Today, we look at ways you can process challenging times and develop resilience. It discusses the importance of acknowledging life's 50/50 nature, focusing on what we can control, and constantly evaluating if our thoughts and actions are benefi...
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Episode 40 - Gratitude
In this episode, we look into the therapeutic method known as Naikan, developed by Ishin Yoshimoto in Japan. Naikan emphasizes introspection and reflection on our lives and relationships. Unlike Western psychotherapy, Naikan focuses on three fu...
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Episode 39 - The Mind-Body Connection in the Role of Pain, Depression & Disease
This podcast explores the connection between the mind and body, challenging the idea that they are separate. It discusses Dr. Sarno's theory linking chronic pain to emotional tension and questions traditional views on depression, highlighting t...
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Episode 38 - Preparing your Mind for a Promotion at Work
In today's podcast, we delve into the intricate workings of our minds when it comes to career advancement. We explore why individuals often resist opportunities for growth and leadership, even when presented with enticing incentives. Unveiling ...
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Episode 37 - Breaking Free from Emotional Manipulation
Today, I want to share insights about emotional manipulation that will help you take back control. Emotional manipulation relies on the false idea that another person determines how we feel and act. But the truth is that each of us shapes our o...
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Episode 36 - Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Have you ever been in a work or school environment where tensions are running high and you can see the unfolding dynamics as both fascinating and complex? It can feel like you're navigating a minefield of competing interests, self-interests, de...
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Episode 35 - A Deep Dive into Self Confidence
Do you ever find yourself doubting your abilities or feeling like you're not good enough? Do you sometimes feel like a prisoner to your own mind and struggle with self-confidence? If so, don't worry. You are definitely not alone! In fact, many ...
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Episode 34 - The Gift that is you
Welcome to today's episode where it's all about you. We explore the idea of creation, the existence of a creator, and the intricacies of our being as manifestations of divine intelligence. The episode delves into the importance of recognizing o...
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Episode 33 - The Lottery of Life
Hey, folks! I'm fresh off a trip to Vanuatu, and it's got me thinking. The contrast there was staggering – from a lush boutique resort to stark poverty, by our definition. In this episode we explore the stark contrasts between their privi...
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Episode 32 – Mind over Munchies – Rethinking our Relationship with Food
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of the ever-evolving relationship between people and food. While women gear up to hit the beaches and the pharmaceutical market buzzes with the frenzy around the latest weight loss drug, we e...
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Episode 31 - Overcoming Burnout & Overwhelm
In the world of burnout, understanding the profound influence of our thoughts on our emotions and actions is the key to reclaiming control and vitality. Burnout is not an inescapable fate; it's a pattern rooted in our emotional realm, and by re...
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Episode 30 - Shifting Perspectives & Staying in your Lane
Today, we embark on a transformative journey, delving into a paradigm shift that offers the potential to redefine how we navigate our lives. Imagine a world where we possess the power to shape our destiny not by manipulating others but by takin...
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Episode 29 - Unveiling the Mind's Filter of Confirmation Bias
Confirmation bias is a natural cognitive tendency that influences how we perceive and process information. It leads us to seek out, interpret, and remember information that confirms our existing beliefs, while disregarding contradictory evidenc...
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Episode 28 - Love Never Hurts - From Withdrawal to Connection
The notion that "love never hurts" challenges common misconceptions about love by focusing on its pure essence, untainted by expectations, attachments, or fears. This perspective emphasizes that love is an emotion fuelled by our own thoughts an...
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Episode 27 - Happiness for Sale: The Impact of Social Media on Wellbeing
In the modern digital era, social media has become an integral part of our lives, connecting us to a vast online community and shaping how we interact with one another. However, with its widespread adoption, researchers have started to explore ...
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Episode 26 - Transforming our acts of duty into acts of love
The session today was inspired by a client's coaching session and the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher. Marcus believed in living in harmony with nature, both in the macro sense (universal Nature) and the mi...
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Episode 25 - The Importance of our Enteric Brain
In this session we explore the intricate relationship between our gut health and mental well-being. We delve into the concept of the microbiome, a vast community of microbes residing in our gut which plays a crucial role in regulating brain act...
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Episode 24 - The Broken Model we use in our Relationships
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of relationships and the detrimental effects of having an "operating manual" for our partners. We explore how, over time, we compile a list of rules and expectations for our significant other, oft...
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