According to what conventional says... I had it all, but something wasn't right. To work towards my true self, I had to lose... a lot... in order to gain, but what I have found on the other side isn't despair and a mundane existence, but rather a life where joy has been rediscovered in a simpler life that allows me to focus on what's important.
by a guy still trying to figure it all out
We have arrived! This is the last episode in the podcast series. Thanks for listening in! Check into my new podcast 'Retire Negative Stress' in the Fall 2021 and my website retirenegativestress.com. You can also follow Retire Negative Stress on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
In this episode I share the things on my journey that have helped build more presence in my life as a pathway to meaning.
In this episode, I recap the key take-aways that I applied in 2020 to recover and rebuild my life and provide a top 10 list for you to consider.
We are reaching the end of the podcast series, the next four episodes will attempt to wrap up my key learnings from this year and present it back to you in a way that hopefully allows you to apply some of it to your own journey.
First off, apologies on the sound quality, sometimes can't get what I want when on the road. In this episode I discuss my move back to Calgary to settle in with my partner and her family. It has been an amazing journey of discovery this year, both internally and externally as I made my way across Canada. Podcast series is nearing a close, next 4 podcasts will wrap up 2020, one of the craziest year's on record for most people, myself included!
In this episode I continue my journey back home stopping off in Saskatoon to see some friends and start to reflect on my version of this Coast 2 Coast trip. This episode was recorded in the morning during the morning rush hour, so enjoy the peaceful relaxing sounds of rush hour traffic!
In this episode, I make the turn back to Calgary, Alberta. Making my way back through Quebec and contemplating a new life and the future. My fantasy football team is now 0-3, not a good start to the season, gotta start making some moves.
In this episode, I share a little bit about 'My Girl'. Yep, #vanlife is coming to a screeching halt, I am throwing all my chips in and heading back to Alberta to put all of my effort into building a new relationship with someone I truly want to be with. 6 more episodes to go, see you in Montreal, the last stop on my journey before turning around to start a new chapter.
In this episode I discuss what I am looking for in a relationship and spill the beans that I may have found it back in Alberta. Let's see where this goes!
In the center of the universe (for Canada) this week spending time with Family. In this episode we discuss the Dreaded Drama Triangle and my role in at, prompting the necessity to tell a new story going forward.
In this episode we share some moments travelling east along the north side of Lake Superior. Weather hasn't been great, but that makes sleeping in the van better, let's call it a silver lining to the grey cloud. This marks the end of the middle series of podcasts labeled 'The present'. The last series of ten podcasts will focus thoughts on moving forward and the future... truth be told, this is where I do my best work as I have always been future oriented.
In this episode, the journey continues across Canada, spent some quality time at the Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg and a couple sensational days at Lake of the Woods in Western Ontario. I also provide 'a 46 year old view' on on-line dating as it currently brings more questions than answers.
In this episode I round up the week's activity as I make my way across Saskatchewan. I discuss Hive and Equity Theory and start to share some insights from my foray into on-line dating.
Let's call this a bridging episode, something that acts as a segway into a new topic. Seems appropriate as I move east into Saskatchewan. Over the next few episodes, I will also share some of my on-line dating experiences the past 6 months as I explore what I want in a relationship, if I can ever settle down.
I have some catchup to do, have been totally slacking enjoying a beautiful summer in Alberta! Moving on to Saskatchewan next week. In this eposide, I share some random thoughts about my time in my home province as I spend time thinking about where I belong in this world.
I continue to push East moving towards Alberta. In this episode I discuss vulnerability as a precursor to trust which seems to be a very relevant discussion now in some circles.
On the road this week in British Columbia making my way East. Wanted to correct a detail; I mention that I met Julie who hosts a radio show, if you are interested to dial into her show it is called, 'KNOWBS Talk', worth the listen. Heading to Alberta before moving farther East. Life is good!
In this episode, we (and yes, if you hadn't picked up on it before, we refers to all the different voices and conversations going on in my head :) share some more insights on my journey across Canada. Have made it to the mainland and working my way across, but it is definitely not a straight line trajectory (figuratively or literally)!
Out on the road now, continuing to focus on the present. This episode touches on the concepts of depletion and repletion, an opportunity to think about what drains you and brings back the energy so that you can get stuff done.
This episode represents the start of a new chapter. The first 10 episodes of Coast 2 Coast focused on thoughts and reflections from the past. This new chapter will continue the conversation, but focused on the now, the present, and how all this information on wellness, happiness (whatever your label is for this feeling) can be applied to living better. Oh yeah, I am still in the van and loving every minute of it!
In this episode, I share my thoughts on the concept of flow and a couple stories to hit home the point. On the road now and meeting people so trying to provide a brief summary of my encounters and some thoughts behind each.
In this episode we explore the value of feedback as an opportunity to reflect and reaffirm clarity on who you are. My attempt at adding background music to part of this clip is my subtle attempt at adding passive humor to the episode. License to use the music was purchased, in case you are wondering.
In this episode we discuss how perceptions can easily become reality, to the point where we act to maintain public perception. By slowing down and giving yourself time, you can build better competence which also helps you better understand other perspectives.
In this episode we explore the practical application of cognitive dissonance and recommend an intervention to re-frame thoughts in a way that gets you thinking in a different way.
In order to move towards what you want, it is important to recognize and understand your personal thinking traps, specifically how your body responds to the environment. In this episode we discuss the benefits of being able to notice, name and navigate your flight or fight response as a way to be more effective throughout the day and spend more time working towards what you want (instead of flying, hiding or fighting).
A key drive for understanding how your mind works is the ability to use this knowledge to break through thinking traps and barriers to enable growth. In this episode we explore how these mindsets can prevent us from ultimately getting what we want in life.
Now that you have an understanding of what this podcast is all about, we start to lay down information that will help you continue your journey (whether you realize it or not, you are already on the journey). Learning new things forces your brain to change, which then allows you to starting viewing the world in a different way as information is gained. Coupled with clarity of what you want, you can leverage this power to your advantage.
This week's podcast is an opportunity to continue the practice of self reflection and start a thought about what your purpose is? We introduce the Life CV, a tool that helps bring everything to light that has been good in your life and an opportunity to show gratitude towards what was. The simple act of showing gratitude has been shown through research to help raise personal efficacy and positive emotion (think increasing your personal affective set point).
In this week's podcast we provide additional insight on convention and interventions and introduce the Life Graph, a simple easy to use tool to help provide context on your own life experience to better understand your affective set point. Next week, we will start introducing tools that can help you raise your current set point.
This is podcast #1. It has taken a lot of work behind the scenes to get to this point, notwithstanding constant doubts and fears of taking this route to share my story. But... it is something I have to do, in fact, I feel compelled to do so in order to help people move away from a conventional and fixed mindset to a dynamic growth mindset that is so much more exciting! Here is my story... or at least the first 5 pages of the Coles Notes version.
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