Being Better

What is Universal Basic Income? How would it influence the late-stage capitalist society?  Sources: Voa News, 2021https://www.voanews.com/a/east-asia-pacific_south-korea-universal-basic-income-having-pandemic-moment/6203070.htmlSimpson, Mason, Godwin, 2017 https://www.utpjournals.press/doi/abs/10.3138/cpp.2016-082Sculos, 2018https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1120&context=classracecorporatepowerRushkoff, Big Think, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m25YLByFVRwHarari, 2018https://www.ynharari.com/book/21-lessons-book/

What is the role of memory and memory disorders in one's live, relationship, career, and happiness? And who are we without memory?Sources:Squire, 2009:https://www.jneurosci.org/content/29/41/12711Scoville, Milner, 1957:https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/jnnp/20/1/11.full.pdf?ref=nepopularna.orgUncapher, Thieu, Wagner, 2016:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26223469/The American Institute of Stress, 2021: https://www.stress.org/yes-your-memory-has-probably-gotten-worse-recently-heres-why-you-dont-need-to-panic——about: juliaszpor.com

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Episode 89As the Day of Love approaches, a lot of us think about the relationships in our lives but, the people we love should not occupy our minds only on Valentine's Day. Our closest personal relationships have the potential to inspire, motivate, and make our lives deeply meaningful. However, if we don't put conscious effort into build healthy connection with the right people, we can end up drained, tired and hurt. So in this episode we dive deep into psychology research on how people fall in love - romantically and platonically - and how to make these relationships more nurturing for both sides.Sources:Snyder, Matthew John, "Honesty in interpersonal relationships" (1996). Doctoral Dissertations . AAI9634558.Guan, L., & Wang, Q. (2020). Does sharing memories make us feel closer? The roles of memory type and culture. Van den Berg, C. M., Lammers, J., Stoker, I. I., Jordan, J., Pollmann, M., & Stapel, D. A. (2012). Power Increases Inferential Reproduction of Others' Desires. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 38(11), 1451-1462. doi:10.1177/0146167212453814Herbst, K., Finkel, E. J., & Shimberg, E. (2013). The effects of eating with others on food intake: A field study. Appetite, 60(1), 72-75. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2012.10.007Altman, I., & Taylor, D. A. (1973). Social penetration: The development of interpersonal relationships. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.Christensen, A., Johnson, S. M., & Turner, L. A. (2000). Honesty in Close Relationships. Journal of Marriage and Family, 62(3), 737-747. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3737.2000.00737.xHalevy, N., Weinberg, A., & Elliot, R. (2012). Honesty and intimacy in close relationships: An interpersonal script model. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 29(4), 579-599. doi:10.1177/0265407512441734BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 88Who likes to be unproductive? We all try to squeeze as much as we can into our 24 hours and yet, we usually end up feeling disappointed and with a sense of wasted time. Julia really wants to avoid that this year and shares in this episode a list of the unproductive activities she will opt out of in 2023. But what eventually turns out to be the most unproductive and wasteful may not be what you think…BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 87Julia opens up about her recent struggles with mental wellbeing and recounts how she's been feeling in the last few months. Later she discusses the role of art and creative expression in her mental health and outlines the many benefits of creating which we can all exorcice - no matter if you do or don't consider yourself an artist.BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 86 Julia shares her recent thoughts on entering a new season - both in the year and in her life. She discusses the way we all change along with nature and talks about how she is different from the person who started recording “Being Better” over two years ago. Lastly, Julia touches on reasons why she is excited for fall and how you also can see this transition as an opportunity for personal growth.BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 85 Becoming an adult is hard. Everything feels uncertain and you can't shake the feeling like you're doing something wrong. Like people have it figured out and, no matter how hard you try, you don't. You are anxious about making the biggest mistake of your life because now, for the first time ever, you hold the full responsibility for your choices. If you screw up, you have to deal wit the consequences. Everyone you know and love are changing or moving away, and you can't help but feel lost.In this episode, I share some thoughts on anxiety and uncertainty - especially as a young person navigating through adulthood. BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 84 Julia is joined by Krista Couch - a recovered bulimic, certified life coach, and podcaster - to discuss the underlying causes of binge eating, how to establish a better relationship with food, how to implement mindful eating, why we shouldn't demonize emotional eating, and why intermittent fasting might not be for you.RECOMMENDATIONRead "Burnout" By Emily and Amelia Negowski  https://books.google.pl/books/about/Burnout.html?id=kZ9KDwAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=yKRISTA COUCHKrista's website https://kristacouchcoaching.comKrista's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bingeeatingcoach/Krista's podcast https://anchor.fm/bingeeatingcoachBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 83 Julia is joined by Heidi Kane, PhD, - a psychology professor from UT Dallas whose research examines how social and cognitive processes shape interpersonal experiences and how these experiences then impact relationship dynamics and health. Together they discuss attachment theory and different styles of attachment, how we can improve our social skills, why marriage is so hard and different now from what it used to be in the past, the importance of community and social network diversity, the power of physical contact, and how the pandemic changed the way we connect with one another. RECOMMENDATION Listen to Hidden Brain Podcast episode on marriage: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hG7NxvLZTVvlQcu1b2u7U?si=4k664MKYTqWuDhg73OJ3wwWatch "High Fidelity" https://www.hulu.com/series/high-fidelity-52cb09be-ccc9-4eb4-9db8-f00b0443b2f5DR HEIDI KANE Close Relationships and Health Lab https://labs.utdallas.edu/crhlab/BEING BETTER Julia's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliaszpor/Being Better Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Being Better website https://www.beingbetter.infoBeing Better TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_Being Better podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/being-better/id1546447513

Episode 82This episode is a breakdown of the science behind intelligence and why we know so little about what it takes to make a "genius". We delve into the history of the IQ tests to find out why they are so faulty and such poor representations of human intelligence. Julia talks about her journey with insecurity around being "smart" which is a very common struggle in the academic space and suggests a new way to approach our thinking abilities.RECOMMENDATIONRead "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by T.J. KluneSOURCEShttps://www.gwern.net/docs/iq/ses/2002-hauser.pdfBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 81 We all know that habit development is an important aspect of growth and self-improvement because in order to go big you gotta start small. However, the habits that are praised and claimed the most effective might in fact not be those that make us happier and compassionate towards ourselves. I'm sure you've heard that you should make a habit out of daily movement, eating greens, drinking water, reading etc, but if you're insecure and depressed and simply force yourself to go on a run and eat kale, I promise you, you won't feel much better. Any practice won't actually spark positive change if motivated by self-hate and needing to change who you are. Therefore, this week's episode will provide you with a list of practices that promote positive thinking and have the power to make you fall in love with life. These small and seemingly insignificant practices actually have the power to change your life for the better, make you more compassionate towards yourself and others, and are scientifically proven to increase levels of happiness.RECOMMENDATIONStand ups to make you laugh:Ellen DeGeneres “Relatable”Jenny Slate “Stage Fright”Iliza Shlesinger “Elder Millennial”Bo Burnham “What”Bo Burnham “Inside”Hannah Gadsby “Nanette” BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 80In the second part of our ode to learning we talk about why the standard model of education (based on the Prussian education system) has conditioned students all around the globe to abandon their natural curiosities and grow to hate studying. Julia explains why the system is old-fashioned and works only on a very few types of students while discouraging as well as causing anxiety and chronic stress in all the others. She breaks down the unfair treatment of students and teachers which leaves both sides resentful towards education. However, it's not all gloom and doom; this episode is also an exploration on how we can regain that sense of love for studying and become lifelong learners. We deeply believe that leaning is a privilege we all should have access to - no matter our age, nationality, gender, family life or career path. RECOMMENDATIONRead “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 79 Knowledge is power. Most of us inherently know that's true but at the same time really dislike learning. In this week's episode, Julia dives deep into why she loves studying (but not grades) and why it is so important to be a life-long learner. She provides a fresh perspective in hopes to motivate the listeners to foster their curiosity and become truly excited to learn new skills and subjects. This episode is devoted to the love and power of education while its second part will serve as an exploration of why most children are conditioned to lose their natural curiosity when going through the standard model of education as well as provide tips on how we can regain that passion and never stop being a student.BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 5 Marie and Julia are joined in a conversation about the power of our inner voice. They discuss what intuition really is and provide neuropsychological research to help explain why developing the ability to listen to it can be so life-changing. Yet, most of us go through life ignoring our “gut instincts”, which unfortunately can result in serious physical and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and many more. Therefore, the co-hosts move on to discussing some ways through which we can all practice and foster intuition and give tangible, real-life advice. They also share their personal stories as examples of the importance of intuition in platonic and romantic relationships as well as movement practices. Before the end of the discussion, Julia shares how she was recently struggling in following her intuitive movement practice as an indirect effect of ignoring her instincts and bodily cues. Watch the practice guide on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCiKhinIZisvL-w12U0cw0SwVisit our website https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomoveMARIE JANICEKMarie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariejanicek/Marie's website https://www.mariejanicek.com/Evolna www.evolna.comThis Thing Called Movement Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-thing-called-movement/id1442617080https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9WGd2NoEcYA4EzVfjI7c?si=2662711dcd1c4a4fJULIA SZPORBeing Better Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Being Better website https://www.beingbetter.infoBeing Better TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_Being Better podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/being-better/id1546447513

Episode 77Overstimulation can be a mental and physical breakdown caused by an overload of stimuli that your brain struggles to process all at once. It has become a serious risk for people living in the 21 century - constantly bombarded with visual and auditory information, filling up our calendars, always striving to be more productive, and never allowing ourselves rest. This week, Julia breaks down the science behind overstimulation and explains why it can be so dangerous. She shares her own story of her recent episode of sensory overload and suggests a couple of ways to prevent and overcome this condition. BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 3  In the third episode of Meant To Move, Marie and Julia reconnect to discuss the relationship between embodiment and pleasure. They talk about why so many of us find movement and exercise unpleasant as well as how we can learn to practice pleasure and joy in other areas of our lives. They realize that we can learn so much from kids who prioritize enjoying every second of every minute and share tips on how we can tend to our inner child. Later, Julia and Marie move on to discussing pleasure in terms of sensuality and sexuality - a factor that's crucial for our overall health but is at the same time considered a taboo topic. They share their own stories of learning to enjoy their own bodies, masturbation, orgasm, and healing the shame and trauma that so many of us feel around this space. At the end of the episode, Julia shares recent insights and experiences in her movement journey, and Marie suggests new ways to tune into our bodies and take this embodiment practice to a new level.Watch the practice guide on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCiKhinIZisvL-w12U0cw0SwVisit our website https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomoveMARIE JANICEKMarie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariejanicek/Marie's website https://www.mariejanicek.com/Evolna www.evolna.comThis Thing Called Movement Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-thing-called-movement/id1442617080https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9WGd2NoEcYA4EzVfjI7c?si=2662711dcd1c4a4fJULIA SZPORBeing Better Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Being Better website https://www.beingbetter.infoBeing Better TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_Being Better podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/being-better/id1546447513

Episode 76This episode is all about fostering femininity in a world designed by and for men. Julia is joined by Aly French and Erica Stein from the Courageous Wellness podcast to talk about women's health, the shame and insecurity women have been conditioned to feel about sexuality, birth control, and masturbation. They also throughly discuss the birth control pill - the science behind it, how it works, and all the health risks as well as benefits it presents.RECOMMENDATIONListen to "The Doctor's Farmacy" https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/the-doctors-farmacy-with-mark-hyman-m-d/id1382804627Watch Starstruck  Starstruck | Start Streaming Today | HBO Maxhttps://www.hbomax.com › series ›   urn:hbo:series:GYJwJ...Read "Unwell Women" https://books.google.pl/books/about/Unwell_Women.html?id=1QMyEAAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=yCheck out Alisa Vitti By: @alisa.vitti (@floliving) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://www.instagram.com › flolivingCOURAGEOUS WELLNESS CW website https://courageouswellness.netCW Instagram https://www.instagram.com/courageouswellness/CW podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/courageous-wellness/id1395464655BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 75Romanticizing your life is appreciating every small moment, it's slowing down to notice beauty in the ordinary, and it's pushing yourself to make your life movie-worthy. It is basically a way to make your time on this Earth much more meaningful and enjoyable. In this week's episode, Julia explains how to romanticize your life. She gives specific tips as well as shares her own journey with how she started to approach people and events in her life in a more romantic way.BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 2 Meant To Move is a special podcast collaboration dedicated to the power of movement and embodiment — co-created by Marie Janicek & Julia Szpor as part of the “Being Better” and “This Thing Called Movement” podcasts.Today Marie and Julia dig deep into the emotionally charged topic of: how to negotiate anxiety & insecurity surrounding our bodies & movement and exchange them for confidence and empowerment instead.Together they flesh out some of the biggest pieces of this puzzle,  like why movement often feels awkward (yes bodies are magical but they can also be weird), why so many of us are afraid of going to the gym (ugh please don't look at me), and why moving in front of other people is so intimating (ahhh again please don't look at me!). And while deconstructing these very real challenges in relationship to our bodies and movement, they share their own personal stories in navigating these waters of anxiety and insecurity, how they made the transition to feeling more happy & confident, and add detailed scientific explanations for how movement actually helps us regulate anxieties and insecurities.To wrap up, Julia shares her recent experiences (and exciting revelations!) with Marie's recommended intuitive movement practices — how it felt, what was hard, what were the benefits, and what she would've done differently. Marie eagerly explains the science behind Julia's first two weeks of practice and gives and Julia and the listeners a new set of recommendations to follow in trying out this episode's practice.You can join in on the guided movement practices & meditations on our YouTube channel [here!] (https://youtube.com/channel/UCiKhinIZisvL-w12U0cw0Sw)Visit our [website] (https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomove) to learn more about the show, to share your experiences in your movement & embodiment journey, and to submit any questions you would like answered! We'd love to hear from you!MARIE JANICEKMarie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariejanicek/Marie's website https://www.mariejanicek.com/Evolna www.evolna.comThis Thing Called Movement Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-thing-called-movement/id1442617080https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9WGd2NoEcYA4EzVfjI7c?si=2662711dcd1c4a4fJULIA SZPORBeing Better Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Being Better website https://www.beingbetter.infoBeing Better TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_Being Better podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/being-better/id1546447513

Episode 74Julia is joined by Stefanie Sommer - a performer, teacher, and director - to discuss the power of performing and creative expression, confidence, self-acceptance, allowing ourselves to be seen, how seeking validation can be a positive trait, stress management, and so much more.❗️How to help Ukraine❗️https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/Revived Soldiers UkraineNova UkraineAnhelyk FoundationRECOMMENDATIONBuy water pearls/ jelly water beads - https://www.amazon.com/Jangostor-Water-Jelly-Pearls-Decoration/dp/B071SKSTRMSTEFANIE SOMMERStefanie's website http://www.stefaniesommer.comStefanie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sommer_moves/BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 1 Meant To Move is a podcast series all about the power of movement and embodiment. Marie Janicek - a movement expert here to help you become in tune with your body - and Julia Szpor - a layperson who will go on this journey with you and help you avoid beginner mistakes - discuss all things regarding movement, embodiment, intuition, and body image to help you reach your goals regarding physical health, mental health, athletic performance, spirituality, emotions and relationships. In this first episode, Marie and Julia discuss some of the key reasons for why our relationship with our bodies can be difficult and confusing. Marie also gives guidance on developing a more sustainable and fulfilling movement practice. Watch the practice guide on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiKhinIZisvL-w12U0cw0SwVisit our website https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomoveMARIE JANICEKMarie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariejanicek/Marie's website https://www.mariejanicek.com/Evolna www.evolna.comThis Thing Called Movement Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-thing-called-movement/id1442617080https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9WGd2NoEcYA4EzVfjI7c?si=2662711dcd1c4a4fJULIA SZPORBeing Better Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Being Better website https://www.beingbetter.infoBeing Better TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_Being Better podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/being-better/id1546447513

Episode 73Julia is joined by Lucy Victoria Jackson - a Yoga Teacher, Crystal Singing Bowl Practitioner & Wellbeing Writer - to discuss fostering inner peace, healthy ways of processing anger, the power of forgiveness, finding joy in stillness, practices to live more mindfully, mindfulness and yoga misconceptions, sound healing and so much more.❗️How to help Ukraine ❗️https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/Revived Soldiers UkraineNova UkraineAnhelyk FoundationRECOMMENDATIONRead “Washington Black” https://books.google.pl/books/about/Washington_Black.html?id=3J2yDQAAQBAJ&redir_esc=yLUCY VICTORIA JACKSONLucy's website https://www.lucyvictoriajackson.comLucy's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucyvjackson/Lucy's podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/root-rise-with-lucy/id1515167513BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 72Julia is joined by Cherie Miller - AKA the Food Freedom Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor - to discuss food freedom, improving body image, intuitive eating, the dangers of diet culture, the myths of “good” and “bad” food, how to prevent and overcome eating disorders as well as how to help a loved one struggling with disordered eating. ❗️How to help Ukraine ❗️https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/Revived Soldiers UkraineNova UkraineAnhelyk FoundationRECOMMENDATIONRead “Food Is Not Medicine” https://books.google.pl/books/about/Food_Isn_t_Medicine.html?id=szHxDwAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=yCHERIE MILLERCherie's website https://foodfreedomtherapy.comCherie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foodfreedomtherapist/BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 71Julia is joined by Danica Trapara - a meditation teacher and corporate wellness expert - to discuss the science behind meditation, how to do it properly, common mistakes to avoid as a beginner, how to practice mindfulness throughout the day, what is corporate wellness, and why it's so important in 2022 and so much more.❗️How to help Ukraine ❗️https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/Revived Soldiers UkraineNova UkraineAnhelyk FoundationRECOMMENDATIONShop for a Fitbit https://www.fitbit.com/DANICA TRAPARADanica's website https://www.getmindwell.co Danica's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 70Julia is joined by Melina Palmer - a behavioral economist, bestselling author of “What your customers want but can't tell you”, and CEO of The Brainy Business - to discuss why we fail to make rational decisions, the biases of our minds, the science of habit development, the influence of technology on cognitive wellbeing, the behavioral economics for building businesses and social media, the power of gratitude and much more.RECOMMENDATIONRead “Influence Is Your Superpower” https://books.google.at/books/about/Influence_Is_Your_Superpower.html?id=BGwsEAAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=yMELINA PALMERThe Brainy Business https://thebrainybusiness.comThe Brainy Business podcast https://thebrainybusiness.com/podcast/The Brainy Business Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebrainybiz/BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 69Julia is joined by Asia Fee - a Chemist, former Lab Technician, Cancer Therapeutic Researcher, founder of Alchemist Asia, and advocate for women in STEM - to discuss the science behind skin-care, how to properly read labels, myths about the quality and longevity of our favorite beauty products, tips on how to make products at home, the misconceptions regarding ‘clean beauty' and greenwashing in the beauty industry. They also chat about the discrimination of minorities in STEM and working towards reducing science stigma.MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Ingredient Sourcing website  - https://www.makingcosmetics.com/RECOMMENDATIONWatch Instagram lives by these creators:The Albanian Chemist https://www.instagram.com/p/CSa2vVNrAeP/The Glam Chemist https://www.instagram.com/p/CVnmitqFixy/The Academinist https://www.instagram.com/theacademinist/Top Drawer Talk by EditressinChic https://www.instagram.com/tv/CL48ft6Fpr1/ASIA FEEAsia's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/asiafee/Asia's blog https://asiafee.wordpress.com/Alchemist Asia shop https://www.alchemistasia.usBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 68Julia is joined by Marie janicek - a movement teacher and guide - to discuss the spirituality of movement, how to develop the relationship with our bodies, expressing anger in a heathy way, fostering intuition, the power of our perception, and so much more.RECOMMENDATIONRead “Quantum gravity" https://books.google.pl/books/about/Quantum_Gravity.html?id=HrAzTmXdssQC&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=yMARIE JANICEKMarie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mariejanicek/Marie's website https://www.mariejanicek.com/Evolna www.evolna.comThis Thing Called Movementhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-thing-called-movement/id1442617080https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9WGd2NoEcYA4EzVfjI7c?si=2662711dcd1c4a4fBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website https://www.beingbetter.infoVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/Visit our TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbetter_

Episode 67You've met them, I've met them, or you may be one of them: nice people. They always give others the benefit of the doubt, are ready to give a hand, or volunteer for that task that no one wants. They're sensitive to the feelings of others, easy to be around, and rarely if ever argue. What's not to like? Not much, you say. But if being the nice guy/gal is your 24/7 public persona, there are often psychological dangers lurking below that friendly surface, a downside that can take its toll.RECOMMENDATIONRead “Symposium” by Plato https://books.google.pl/books?id=XtS0pZ4iiaYC&source=gbs_similarbooksBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website beingbetter.netVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 66What's even the point of wanting to “be better”? Is self-improvement making us miserable? Maybe we shouldn't strive for anything at all? This episode dives deep into this philosophical inquiry in trying to get a better grasp on the direction we should use to guide the journey of life.RECOMMENDATIONListen to “Silk Sonic” by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak https://open.spotify.com/album/0S0r2RFucaW9kVjBtcBOV1?si=yl_WlRcKSY6errZTEx8NvQBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website beingbetter.netVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 65Survivorship bias is a logical error that distorts our view of reality and thus, prevents us from achieving our goals. This week we break down this logical fallacy, examine how it influences our lives, and talk about ways we can overcome it to view the world as it really is.RECOMMENDATIONWatch the guided meditation with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche https://youtu.be/5GSeWdjyr1cBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website beingbetter.netVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 64Julia shares the hard learned lessons from 2021 about life, success, creativity, happiness, and decision making.RECOMMENDATIONDownload the Notion app https://www.notion.soBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website beingbetter.netVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 63The brain is a great liar and we can be very gullible. Most of the time we take our thoughts for granted and fail to consider that they might not be a good representation of reality. This week's episode is all about the ways and reasons we lie to ourselves as well as some tips on how to become more self-aware.RECOMMENDATIONWatch "Stage Fright" Watch Jenny Slate: Stage Fright | Netflix Official Sitehttps://www.netflix.com › titleBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website beingbetter.netVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 62We are joined by Dr. Anna Kress - a clinical psychologist from Princeton with an expertise in trauma-informed psychotherapy, mindful self-compassion, and the psychology of spirituality - to talk about Trauma-Informed Manifestation, common misconceptions regarding manifestation, toxic positivity, the different attachment styles, inner child healing, working with the body, how to foster self-compassion, and the psychology of spirituality.RECOMMENDATIONRead “Anchored” https://books.google.pl/books/about/Anchored.html?id=froxEAAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=yANNA KRESSAnna's website https://drannakress.comAnna's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drannakress/BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website beingbetter.netVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 61The self-development community needs to stop ignoring its privileges. While on this podcast, we advocate for finding areas we can control, and implementing changes that improve our well-being, what if for some of people the majority of these stressors are outside of their influence? This is the reality for many in poverty, with bad access to healthcare, and education, who can't simply take breaks from stressful jobs, change their diet and exercise routines, or depend on reliable social support networks.RECOMMENDATIONWatch "Tick, Tick… BOOM!" Watch tick, tick...BOOM! | Netflix Official Sitehttps://www.netflix.com › titleBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website beingbetter.netVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 60Humans are designed to move and the recent transition to a sedentary lifestyle clearly isn't serving us. And even though we all know that we should spend more time moving, we feel like we're too busy and life just gets in the way. This episode is a summary of all the evidence that proves that we cannot be truly happy nor healthy without exercise as well as a guide on how you can implement more movement into your daily routine.RECOMMENDATIONhttps://books.google.pl/books?id=-uQoDwAAQBAJ&dq=turtles+all+the+way+down&source=gbs_navlinks_sBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website beingbetter.netVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/SOURCES https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30627775/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213422014000705https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/exercise-happiness.htmhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306452206003228https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4061809/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170626155729.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170307155214.htm

Episode 59This episode is all about overcoming depression and anxiety, especially among young people. Julia is joined by Sadie Sutton - podcast host, mental health activist, psychology major, and online creator - to talk about common misconceptions regarding depression, mental health pseudoscience, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, how to support loved ones struggling with mental health, and building stronger relationships through prioritizing oneself.RECOMMENDATION Listen to “Red (Taylor's Version” Album https://open.spotify.com/album/6kZ42qRrzov54LcAk4onW9?si=Jt3CEeBCQPyjM2aOBLMV1QWatch “The Big Bang Theory” Watch The Big Bang Theory | Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com › titleSADIE SUTTONShe Persisted Podcast https://pod.link/1463051730 Sadie's website https://www.shepersistedpodcast.comSadie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shepersistedpodcast/BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website beingbetter.netVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES www.iasp.infoNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)National Suicide Prevention HotlineWorld Federation for Mental HealthULifeline

Episode 58Humans evolved to be very interesting creatures, but, because for the past 100 000 years we've been the only human species, we sometimes overstate our abilities and superiority over other animals. In this episode, we break down evolutionary psychology and anthropology to answer the questions: Why are we so lazy? Why aren't we happy? Why are we so anxious? Why do we love to gossip? And why are we so filled with so much prejudice?RECOMMENDATION Watch “Human Nature” Doc Watch Human Nature | Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com › titleBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/SOURCES https://books.google.pl/books?id=1EiJAwAAQBAJ&dq=Sapiens&source=gbs_navlinks_shttps://www.rug.nl/research/gelifes/tres/publications/_pdf/sl_eacss09.pdfhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01750.xhttps://theconversation.com/friend-or-foe-what-the-shape-of-your-face-says-about-you-44989

Episode 57Music is a fundamental attribute of the human species. All cultures, from the most primitive to the most advanced, make music. Its has played as big of a a part in the human condition in the past as it does now. Throw on some headphones, crank up the tunes, and what happens? Your toes and fingers start to tap. Maybe your head and shoulders begin to bob. Pretty soon, you might be on your feet, busting a move, joyously belting out the lyrics. So why is that? Why does music make us feel good and how can we take advantage of its benefits?RECOMMENDATION “Siddhartha” by Herman Hesse https://books.google.pl/books?id=2ap1Gz5d4Q0C&dq=siddhartha&source=gbs_navlinks_sBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 56Leah Scott - a Level 2 Wim Hof Method instructor, breathwork specialist, extreme cold tolerance practitioner, mountain guide,  - joined us this week to talk about her story, the science behind cold exposure and the importance of learning to breathe. She also gives a complete guide for beginners interested in the. Wim Hof Method and explains how it can impact our relationship with femininity, our body and sisterhood with other women. RECOMMENDATION "The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life" - https://boydvarty.com/book/the-lion-trackers-guide-to-life/LEAH SCOTTLeah's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leahscottie/Leah's website https://www.leahscott.netBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 55Luckie Sigouin - a plant-based fitness expert, Ironman competitor, entrepreneur, and bodybuilder - joins Julia to talk about redefining masculinity, body image in men, recovering from trauma, how to grief properly, the importance of becoming comfortable with one's own thoughts, common nutrition mistakes on the vegan diet, vegan gut health, and much more.RECOMMENDATION Nimai Delgado Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0SIXMqo6aqTnl66FqaDEfG?si=qY8XM7c-TtC2lzavmafLEgLUCKIE SIGOUINLuckie's podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1u3jbDH04NcRPKCkB2DNHH?si=aIVOERKJTkKh6smxc458aQLuckie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/luckiesigouin/Luckie's website https://www.fitvegan.ca/optin-510819271633478154540BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 54Have you ever wondered why we are able to be so mean and hurtful to ourselves in the way we would never be to other people? Why is is that we are our worst critics? The answer is simple - we train ourselves the same way we train dogs. Click the play button to learn all about it. RECOMMENDATION “Lord of the Rings” audiobook read by Andy Serkis Diffuser/humidifier BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 53We don't want you to think of this show as “self-help” and in this episode you can learn why. The key principles of this multi billion dollar industry might actually lead us away from happiness instead than to achieving it. RECOMMENDATION  Watch “Only Murders In The Building” Watch Only Murders in the Building Streaming Online - Huluhttps://www.hulu.com › series › only-murders-in-the-b...BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 52Zahra Biabani - a blogger, environmental activist, and CEO - sits with Julia to discuss climate optimism, ethical fashion, recognizing greenwashing, and climate justice. You can also learn about if we should replace the word “sustainability” and common misconceptions regarding eco-friendly ways of living.RECOMMENDATION & MENTIONS Read "Drawdown”  https://www.amazon.com/Drawdown-Comprehensive-Proposed-Reverse-Warming/dp/0143130447Fridays For Future https://fridaysforfuture.orgSunrise Movement Sunrise Movement - We Are The Climate Revolutionhttps://www.sunrisemovement.orgCitizens Climate Lobby https://citizensclimatelobby.orgZAHRA BIABANIZahra's Instgaram https://www.instagram.com/soulful_seeds/Zahra's website https://www.soulfulseedsblog.comIn The Loop Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rentintheloop/BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 51Pat McAuley - a serial entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, and wellness advocate - sits with Julia to discuss how his experience switching to a plant based lifestyle changed various areas of his life, including his approach to sport and even his close relationships. You can also hear about the science of “you are what you eat” and cellular memory,  becoming an ultra-athlete and being in control of your body, the freedom of appreciating the simple things, advice for striving entrepreneurs, and many interesting topics.PAT MCAULEYPat's website https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.comPat's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eatgreenmakegreen/Eat Green Make Green Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4grRo87jK029IOglFxlYU5?si=ruy6906kS0KTTqH7QPjMKA&dl_branch=1BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 50Being alone with your thoughts and nothing to distract you seems like torture, right? For most of us the idea of meditating or waiting in a line is very uncomfortable. But it actually turns out that being by yourself, presently, with no distractions, aware of your every thought is incredibly beneficial. This episode is about why we need to be by ourselves every once in a while and also how to fall in love with it. RECOMMENDATIONWatch "The Good Place" The Good Place | Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com › titleBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 49Zahraa Surtee - a registered counselor and holistic psychologist with experience working at the Oprah Winfrey Academy of Leadership for Girls - joined us this week to discuss common misconceptions about therapy, learning to ask for help, building stronger relationships, alternative therapy, the importance of being of service, and many more topics regarding mental health and well-being. RECOMMENDATIONRead "Shantaram" https://books.google.pl/books/about/Shantaram.html?id=VdMFmq92Fa8C&redir_esc=yZAHRAA SURTEEZahraa's website http://www.mindspacecounselling.co.zaZahraa's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heartminded.psychologist/BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 48Life sucks, doesn't it? These days there is so much bad news from all around the world  and I'm sure your private life isn't easy too. Nowadays it's hard to find things to be happy about. Or is it? Scientific research shows that actually things might be a lot better than you think but our psychology makes us much more attracted to bad news. This episode is all about negativity bias and why we pay so much attention to the bad things while completely ignoring all the good ones.RECOMMENDATION & MENTIONSBoho Beautiful YouTube channel https://youtube.com/c/bohobeautifulReasons To Be Cheerful https://reasonstobecheerful.worldPew Research Center survey https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/02/26/almost-seven-in-ten-americans-have-news-fatigue-more-among-republicans/The Gottman Ratio https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

Episode 47Climate anxiety is real. It includes a wide range of negative emotions such as fear, anger, worry, and insecurity that stem from the awareness of the ongoing climate crisis. Studies show that it can lead to depression, domestic violence, and suicide. So how can we regain hope in the face of extreme weather events caused by the warming of the planet? Tap the ”play” button to learn all about it.RECOMMENDATION & MENTIONSListen to The Happiness Lab podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3i5TCKhc6GY42pOWkpWveG?si=A_zdJizsRcaEhtWloCNt4Q&dl_branch=1Small you changes you can make to be more sustainable https://zerowastememoirs.com/51-sustainable-changes-you-can-make-in-2018/The Good Grief Network https://www.goodgriefnetwork.orgBEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/SOURCES https://www.imperial.ac.uk/grantham/publications/all-publications/the-impact-of-climate-change-on-mental-health-and-emotional-wellbeing-current-evidence-and-implications-for-policy-and-practice.phphttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272494419307145?via%3Dihubhttps://id.elsevier.com/ACW/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.jbs.elsevierhealth.com%2Faction%2FconsumeSsoCookie%3FredirectUri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.thelancet.com%252Faction%252FconsumeSharedSessionAction%253FJSESSIONID%253DaaadzxN35nYqFhspan_Tx%2526MAID%253DAGzAuQMqyX3O5191f%25252B%25252Fd3A%25253D%25253D%2526SERVER%253DWZ6myaEXBLEEYvrnizi8SQ%25253D%25253D%2526I2KBRCK%253D1%2526ORIGIN%253D734374209%2526RD%253DRD%2526exp%253DRWqVFJjSt0aaFzadXgwNDA%2525253D%2525253D%26code%3Dnullhttps://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/news-releases/climate-poll-2020https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/climate-change-and-mental-health-connections/affects-on-mental-health

Episode 46"It's about the journey, not the destination" - I'm sure you've heard that dictum before but it's easy to hear it without truly taking in its meaning. The difference is simple; are you going to the gym because you want to exercise or because you want to have a six-pack? Be honest with yourself because one of this mindsets will help you build a new habit and the other will quickly lead you to burnout. This episode is all about why focusing on the destination can be harmful and how to fall in love with the process.RECOMMENDATION Listen to The Happiness Lab podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3i5TCKhc6GY42pOWkpWveG?si=A_zdJizsRcaEhtWloCNt4Q&dl_branch=1BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/