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Life in lockdown getting you down? Need some chat? Join DrT in sunny Scotland and TJ in very sunny Hawaii as they catch up each week to discuss how life is different 7000 miles apart but how we face the same challenges... and how we can have a more fulfilling life

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    • Jul 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Does Keanu Reeves have Imposter Syndrome?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 34:33


    This episode we pose the question - Does Keanu Reeves have Imposter Syndrome? Although this condition can cause significant psychological discomfort, it also has the potential to drive us towards our greatest abilities! Find out what type of imposter syndrome most accurately describes you. Join us as we Ponder Across the Ponds.

    Mind your Manners

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 43:20


    Everyone has a pet peeve when it comes to manners, what's yours? Learn why Dr T's nickname is ‘The Gentleman'. Dr T and TJ share their thoughts on etiquette and manners in this week's episode of Ponder Across the Ponds.   Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Herd Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 36:40


    Do you give into herd mentality? Dr T and TJ share their personal experiences of both running with the pack and feeling like a lone wolf. You'll even learn crazy facts about elephants in this week's quiz! Join us as we ‘Ponder Across the Ponds'.   Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Don't Worry – Be happy (Affirmations)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 45:31


    This week TJ convinces Dr T to consider the benefits of positive affirmations. Dr T puts affirmations to the test! Can affirmations can help Dr T to cultivate a bit of peace during his stressful workday. How will TJ rank on this week's quiz about songs with positive messages? Will you know the answers?! Join us as we Ponder Across the Ponds.   Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 43:00


    Dr T and TJ discuss their of ‘Fear of Missing Out' on Dungeons, Dragons and Bamboo briefs – oh my! Listen in this week to learn about FOMO so you can live your best YOLO! Join us as we Ponder Across the Ponds.   Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Monday Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 47:58


    Mondays can be the toughest day of the week. We explore the difference between Monday Blues and Scary Sundays. Learn about Dr T's socks and how they cheer up his Monday! We wish you a not so Blue Monday on this Labor Day weekend. Join us as we Ponder Across the Ponds.   Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    "But What About Me" (Narcissism)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 53:55


    "But What About Me" is the phrase which captures the essence of a narcissist. Dr T and TJ explore the depths of the narcissist's personality. Also, learn about sea monkeys and their unexpected connection with the narcissist. Join us as we 'Ponder Across the Ponds'.   Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Bullying Birds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 48:47


    Aloha, this week we ponder our experiences with bullying. Learn about the high rates of bullying that happen to young people and how you can help to prevent bullying. Please join us this week as we ponder across the ponds!   Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Fascinating Phobias

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 44:35


    Authenticity & The Barefoot Ukulele Player

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 50:58


    Aloha! Can you authentically describe yourself as authentic? What are the two key features of authenticity, according to TJ? We also debate authentic behavior such as the barefoot ukulele player in a supermarket! Join us as we Ponder Across the Ponds.   Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Imperfectly Perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 53:18


    Do you consider yourself to be a perfectionist? How can the concept of Wabi Sabi help us to find value in our imperfections?!  Learn about the different types of perfectionism and more as we explore the topic of perfectionism.   Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Procrastination Potpourri

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 52:50


    What’s your procrastinator style? How can monsters and monkeys help you to understand the dark side of procrastination? And, learn about Dr T’s obsession with Satsuma potpourri. Join us as we peel away the layers of procrastination!    Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Escapism & Peter Pan Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 47:58


    Aloha! Are you suffering from a reality overdose? Maybe your responsibilities have you longing for a bit of escape? We will explore these topics and more such as why Peter Pan syndrome makes it difficult to find a lasting relationship in Hawaii?! Escape with us this week as we ponder across the ponds!   Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Temptation and the girlfriend in the closet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 50:00


    TJ and DrT catch up again to talk - Temptation..  What tempts us and why...     Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Confidence and the worlds worst interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 51:48


    Aloha friends..  Join TJ and DrT this week as we ponder about confidence.  Can you have too little or too much?  And what not to say at a job interview.  Join us for some laughs and some advice. as we.....  ponder across the ponds.. Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Ponder Across The Ponds - Stand Up to COVID and the Scary Speedos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 50:54


    Aloha - join TJ and DrT as we discuss how we can find ways to stand up to Covid, how posture can affect your well being and the best way to use your posture to get the best out of wearing Speedos :)  Join us as we ponder across the ponds..... Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Anxiety Stinks and the Scary Squirrel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 45:44


    Join TJ in Hawaii and DrT in Edinbrugh, as we ponder across the ponds this week looking and how anxiety actually stinks, how Hawaiians sense the Aloha lifestyle and the results of the Essential oils challenge.    Plus our usual ramblings which always seem to go off on a tangent... :).  Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Ponder Across the Ponds - Escaping the hamster wheel to swim with the sharks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 44:14


    Join DrT and TJ in their first episode as they share the story of how they met.  We explore how the perpetual hamster wheel can create anxiety and yet also be the catalyst for positive change. Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

    Ponder Across the Ponds trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 1:21


    DrT and TJ spent many office days pondering a better life whist working together in Scotland until TJ upped sticks moved to Hawaii.  Join them as their pondering continues as they share their thoughts and stories to help make life better..  Music: Fork and Spoon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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