Crappy to Happy

This week Cass talks with Dr Ann Kelley, licensed psychologist and co-host of the Therapist Uncensored podcast, about the importance of updating our understanding of attachment styles and the limitations of categorising ourselves and others. Ann proposes a more helpful approach of thinking about attachment as a spectrum. She introduces the idea of secure relating (as opposed to secure attachment), which involves understanding our o...

Cass responds to a listener who is experiencing body dissatisfaction during pregnancy. She highlights that while this is relatively common, it can be a concern if it contributes to poor maternal mental or physical health. She shares strategies for managing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings about your changing body and the importance of women feeling free to share their experience of any aspect of pregnancy or parenthood without g...

Cass chats with Victoria Vanstone, host of the Sober Awkward Podcast and creator of the Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy blog and website, about her decision to leave behind her partying days in order to be a happier, less anxious, more present parent by giving up alcohol. Vic admits she didn't like sober people and that she feared no-one would want to be around her anymore if she stopped being the life of every party.

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Cass answers a listener question about what to do when you feel disappointed by people in your life. She shares ideas about how to manage your expectations, how to take responsibility for your own part in the situation, and how to heal from painful feelings of disappointment. Our social connections are the single most important factor contributing to happiness and wellbeing so it's critical we have strategies for communicating our ...

Cass talks with Lizzie Williamson, the founder of Two Minute Moves, about the astonishing benefits of building micro-movement breaks into your day. Whether you're at home or in the office, taking tiny opportunities to move your body will reduce your risk of a range of diseases while improving your productivity, creativity, energy and mood.

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Cass explains why 'mindset' approaches to overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome are limited and won't achieve a lasting transformation and what you need to do instead.  She shares how imposter syndrome is an activation of your body's threat response triggered by a fear of judgement and rejection.

She also explains that self-criticism can perpetuate imposter syndrome by keeping you stuck in a threat response, and the importan...

Cass chats with Jodie Rogers, a counsellor, sexologist and the relationship coach featured in the hit series, "Love on the Spectrum". Jodi shares her journey of working with people with disabilities and the importance of access to sexuality education and relationship counselling. She discusses the challenges faced by autistic individuals in developing relationships particularly around trust and vulnerability. Jodie emphasises the s...

Cass breaks down some of the key aspects of Buddhist philosophy and practice as they relate to living a happier and more peaceful life.  She shares a little about how modern approaches to therapy have incorporated some of these key ideas to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing.You don't have to be a Buddhist to appreciate the relevance of some of these ideas and apply them to your own life.

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Dr Sue Johnson is a psychologist, author, a pioneer in the psychology of relationships and the creator of Emotionally Focused therapy, which focuses on creating secure emotional bonds between partners. EFT is widely acknowledged as the gold standard in evidence-based couples therapy. Dr Sue emphasises the importance of vulnerability and emotional safety in relationships, and shares how EFT can help couples navigate their patterns o...

If you're trying to break a habit, start a new one or achieve a goal, there are some very predictable stages everyone goes through during the process.

In this episode, Cass shares the stages of change to help you identify where you're at, understand what to expect at each stage, and what to do if you have a setback or slip-up so you can get back on track quickly.

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In this episode, Cass chats with financial educator and host of the Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell, about how to invest your time and money to build your very best life.

Whether you have a lot of money or not much at all, Kate and Cass discuss what the research says about how you can invest your most precious resources to gain maximum meaning and fulfilment in life.

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In this episode, Cass explores the topic of mindfulness meditation and when it might not have positive benefits. She delves into the adverse effects of mindfulness and the importance of trauma-informed meditation training. She highlights the need for research on adverse experiences and clarifying the definition of adverse experiences when it comes to mindfulness.

Cass explores the difference between intensive meditation retreats a...

Cass talks to psychologist and author, Dr Amantha Imber about the surprisingly small changes that have the greatest potential to significantly improve your health. Amantha also shares her research into how you can personalise your approach to behaviour change to give you the best chance of making those habits stick.

Covering everything from sleep to exercise and nutrition, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to know the min...

In this episode, Cass discusses the drawbacks of traditional New Year's resolutions and offers alternative approaches to setting goals for the new year.

Takeaways:

• Traditional New Year's resolutions often lead to feelings of failure and self-criticism.
• Instead of resolutions, focus on setting meaningful goals that align with your values.
• Consider setting intentions for how you want to show up in the new year.
• Choose a wo...

Dr. Scott Lyons discusses the concept of drama addiction and how it can negatively impact relationships, causing fights, jealousy, and destructive patterns. People addicted to drama often seek chaos and attention, creating a cycle of drama in their lives. Scott and Cass discuss strategies for dealing with drama addiction, whether you see it in someone else or recognise this pattern in yourself.

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In this solo episode, Cass reflects on the importance of self-reflection. She shares two exercises for self-reflection and visualisation, guaranteed to inspire you to be your best self and live your best life, as we begin to wind up one year and prepare for the next. 

Grab a cup of tea and maybe a journal for this one.

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Larry Kasanoff, legendary Hollywood producer and author of 'A Touch of the Madness,' shares his experiences and insights on creativity and innovation. He discusses the inspiration behind his book and the importance of embracing the madness to unleash your creative potential. 

Larry encourages you to embrace your craziest ideas and not be afraid to pursue them.

Key Takeaways:

• Never let go of an idea that ...

In this solo episode, Cass shares the definition of Learned Helplessness, how it was first identified by psychologists and how it might be impacting you or someone you know. Tune in to hear the power of 'Learned Optimism' as an antidote to Learned Helplessness and other strategies that can help you regain a sense of power and agency when things feel hopeless.

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