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In this episode, Dave Nason demonstrates how to create and use text replacements, short snippets of text which are substituted with frequently used words, sentences, or emojis when typed, on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This may be useful if you, for example, need to frequently give people directions to your home. Rather than manually type out the directions, you could configure a text replacement so that several sentences could be inserted simply by typing a few characters of your choosing. You may also wish to use it to speed up typing longer words, or even to type emojis that you use regularly.On iOS and iPadOS, text replacements can be created and managed in Settings > General > Keyboard > Text replacement. Here, you can double-tap an item to edit it, or delete it using the "Delete" rotor action. To create a text replacement, double-tap the Add button in the upper right corner, type or paste the word, sentence, or emoji you want inserted in the "Phrase" field, type the text snippet in the "Shortcut" field, and double-tap Save.On macOS, text replacements can be created and managed in System Settings > Keyboard > Text replacements. Navigate the table using the up and down arrow keys, Tab to individual cells to edit them, or delete them using the Remove button. To create a replacement, click the Add button, type the text snippet in the "Replace" field, type the text you want to be inserted in the "With" field, and click Add.Assuming your devices are signed into the same Apple Account, text replacements are synced between them, allowing you to, for example, create text replacements on your Mac, and use them on your iPhone or iPad.TranscriptDisclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers' names, voices, or content.Dave: Hello there, David Nason here. I hope you are doing well. Today I wanted to give you a quick demo of how to use text replacements or typing shortcuts on both iOS and macOS. Text replacements are a really handy feature for speeding up your typing, helping you type out regular words or phrases or even you know, full on sentences that you want to type more quickly.Dave: You can type as little as two characters as your shortcut and then you hit space or punctuation like a full stop or a comma and it will expand out into the word or phrase that you have set. So it's really handy. There's probably three key ways which I use it. One would be for kind of longer sentences that I need to type semi-regularly. So, for example, directions to my house.Dave: If a friend is coming over or a taxi driver or a delivery person, that kind of thing. Rather than having to type out those directions each time I'm in that situation, I have a shortcut set up. So I type D-I-R-1. and I hit space and it will turn into those directions. I have one that's Dior2 as well, which is a more detailed version of those directions.Dave: I also use it then, number two, for kind of regular words and phrases that I might use when I'm texting people or emailing. I borrow some of these from contracted Braille, others I have made up myself. So things like YD for yesterday, TM for tomorrow, TAFN…

The Gemini mobile app is coming to more countries across Europe and the UK, empowering users to supercharge their creativity and productivity with our AI-powered mobile app. Today Google is rolling out the Gemini mobile app to more countries and territories, so users can get help from Gemini on the go. With the Gemini app on your phone, you can type, talk or add an image for all kinds of help: you can take a picture of your flat tire and ask for instructions on how to change it, or get help writing that thank you note. It's an important first step in building a true AI assistant - one that is conversational, multimodal and helpful. To access Gemini on Android, download the Gemini app or opt in through Google Assistant, and you'll be able to use Gemini by corner swiping, hitting the power button on select phones, or saying "Hey Google." This will enable a new overlay experience that offers easy access to Gemini as well as contextual help right on your screen. Many loved voice features in Google Assistant will be available through the Gemini app - including setting timers, making calls and setting reminders - and there will be more support in the future. On iOS, access is being rolled out to Gemini right from the Google app over the next couple of weeks. Just tap the Gemini toggle and chat with Gemini to supercharge creativity, get help writing social posts and even plan a date night. Google remains dedicated to making Gemini available to as many people as possible. By expanding our language support and reaching new countries, we're ensuring more people can supercharge their ideas with Gemini. Try the latest features at: https://gemini.google.com/

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Rich recapped his trip to Seoul, South Korea, including Galaxy Unpacked, the giant underground mall, 3D billboard and getting his passport locked up.Sean from St. Charles, Illinois has a laptop running Windows 7 and is wondering if he should get a new one. Antivirus software is bugging him. Rich recommends seeing top rated anti-virus software at AV-Test.org.Interview with Drew Blackard, Vice President of Mobile Product Management @ Samsung Electronics America.Twitter is now X.Carlene in High Desert wants to know if her Note 9 battery health is ok. Rich recommends downloading the Samsung Members app, tapping Support, then Phone Diagnostics and Battery status to check. On iOS go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging.Samsung unveiled the Flip 5 and Fold 5. Big changes: they both close shut without a gap and have a more durable hinge with fewer moving parts. Flip 5 gets a bigger outside screen.Jack in Goldendale, WA wants to know why videos are reversed when he's watching YouTube. There is a setting in iOS to “Mirror Front Camera.” Turn it off to make selfies have text the correct way. On Samsung, open Camera, Settings, Save Selfies as previewed. Turn off to have selfie photos and videos with text that isn't reversed.An app called Papaya lets you pay any bill in seconds just by taking a picture of it.Jamie Rivera of Pocketnow talks about new Samsung foldable phones.Gloria in Pacoima wants to know if her Sony Xperia 1V is legit because it didn't come with a USB cable or manual in the box. Yes, it's just that companies are saving money by putting less in the box and trying to be more sustainable with packaging and inserts.Kiera in Indiana asks if the Samsung S23 Ultra is good for gaming. It has an improved vapor chamber cooling system.Rich reviews Sony's new WF-1000XM5 earbuds. Rich likes them but also likes these $40 earbuds, too.Rich reviews the OneWorld travel adapter that outputs up to 100 watts and can charge a laptop and a tablet at the same time, plus other devices.Dokk in Minnesota asks how to backup his Windows computer.A caller from Colorado asks why her phone heats up when charging. Rich recommends upgrading to a GaN charger, which runs cooler.The official ChatGPT app is now available for Android. You can download for iOS, too. Beware of imitations.Spotify is raising prices for the first time since they launched.Rich takes you to a Kode with Klossy Demo Day.Android will now warn you about unknown trackers. You can also manually search for them by going into Android Settings > Safety & Emergency > Unknown tracker alerts > Scan Now. via TechCrunch, keep in mind this is rolling out so your phone might not have this just yet.Marla is worried about having all her recipes in Evernote. Rich recommends an app called Recipe Keeper.You can leave a voicemail with your feedback about the show on my website, just look for the microphone icon in the lower right-hand corner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This is another one of my all time favourite interviews where I speak to writer and thought leader in human potential, Peter Crone, aka ‘The Mind Architect'. I've been following Peter's work for the last few years and it has had a profound impact on me along with millions of people around the world. He has worked with world-famous actors, athletes and very successful businessmen, yet what he teaches resonates with every individual. There are very few people in life who are able to sum up seemingly complex ideas about what it means to be human and make all the anxieties we face sound simple. Peter Crone is one of them. In this episode, Peter explains his famous quote: ‘true happiness is the absence of the search for happiness' and why being at peace with the worst case scenario means there is nothing left to fear. He goes on to explain how we can only be free when we are in complete harmony with our current circumstances. It's when we stop trying to figure everything out, that we will find freedom. The product Peter shares is freedom and though you might wonder how an earth someone can sell freedom, this interview will show you how. His philosophy is life-changing and this is such a powerful conversation which I hope will help every single one of you.For more on Peter Crone, be sure to follow him on Instagram @petercroneofficial and check out his website https://www.petercrone.com.This episode is supported by OTO CBD. OTO are passionate about delivering high quality products to enhance wellbeing across many areas of your life. Their products include roll ons, body oils and the best sleep drops I've ever tried. Check OTO out here and make sure to use the promo code POPPY for 10% off.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm taking you back to one of my favourite episodes! Wow, this conversation was spine chilling and eye opening! In this episode, I speak with a global expert on narcissism (a topic I have been fascinated by and longing to dive in deeper). My special guest is Dr Ramani Durvasula - best selling author, clinical psychologist, professor of psychology and media expert.You may have watched Dr Ramani share her expertise on narcissistic personality disorder and narcissistic abuse on Red Table with Jada and Willow Smith, The Today Show or Good Morning America amongst many others.Dr Ramani breaks down narcissism in a way you can easily understand and if you're like me, this episode made me have so many aha moments! Dr Ramani explains behaviour that often feels unexplainable and we unpack gas lighting and love bombing. We are confronting a topic that is one of the highest forms of manipulation in my opinion and I'm sure everyone has been exposed to it in some way or another.Dr Ramani books are fantastic and I also encourage you to check out her YouTube channel!Find Dr Ramani: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Qixc77KhCo88E5muxUjmAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DoctorRamaniFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorramani/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorRamaniDr. Ramani's Podcast: http://sexualdisorientation.com/Dr. Ramani's Website with links to books: http://www.doctor-ramani.com/This episode is supported by a brand I LOVE, Aromatherapy Associates! Honestly, fully obsessed with them and suggest you check out their shower oils. They really do transform the shower experience into something that's mind, body and soul refreshing. I passionately believe high quality essential oils is highly effective in soothing the mind and body. To launch their latest shower oils, a line that gives you a full mind and body experience in the bathroom by maximising the therapeutic benefit of the oils, we are teaming up to celebrate and encourage us all to take 5 minutes from our day to reset, refresh and look after our spirit. There is no better and easier way to do this, then jumping in the shower!To find out how you can turn your shower into a deeply soothing session, visit www.aromatherapyassociates.com. Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I am joined today by a long term friend of mine, Genelle Aldred. Genelle is a former ITV and BBC journalist and the founder of communications consultancy GAC. She is now a published author and has written a book we all need to read. It's called Communicate for Change: Creating justice in a world of bias and it explores the missing nuisance to our conversation in the public arena at this moment in time. It's a thought provoking book that unpacks the tribalism we see in our culture and presents a new way forward, a far more harmonious way, a way that appreciates all individuals and is a guide book to how we get there.If we want to make a positive difference, we have to know how to recognise our own biases and blind spots - only then can we understand how to be part of the solution and start having meaningful conversations. Genelle offers suggestions to help us be better listeners, readers, watchers and talkers. She breaks down the barriers to effective conversation so that we can disagree in a more nuanced and thoughtful way and stop singular narratives driving our conversation.This was such a fascinating conversation and I'm thrilled she's shone a light on a topic that is so relevant. I can't wait for you all to hear it!Find Genelle: Instagram: @genellealdredWebsite: https://www.genellealdred.com/ Buy her book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/communicate-for-change/genelle-aldred/9780281085576You can now buy my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or US listeners can head to - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week my guest is someone who is totally extraordinary and her energy fills an entire space with such positivity and empowerment. Tai Beauchamp is a motivational speaker, media personality, meditation leader, writer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and soon to be author. In the past year she set up morning mindset with Tai and has thousands tuning in several times a week to upgrade their minds in the mornings and it is honestly so refreshing. Today we dive into her wisdom and Tai explains why a morning routine is so important. She discusses the tools you need to create a great morning and what thoughts to consciously bring into your mind. She explains that so many of us are jumping up into our day and not preparing our heart and spirit to expect, desire and design great things. She believes that the way you start and the way you begin is half the win. It's all about being in the right headspace to get what we want and clear as to what actions we want to take.I also wanted to let you all know that I'm taking a short summer break from the podcast but I will be back with some more fantastic guests in September!Find Tai:Instagram:@taibeau@morningmindsetwithtai @isbrowngirljaneWebsites: http://www.taibeauchamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/itsbrowngirljane/?hl=enThis episode is sponsored by Good Hemp. Their products are not only delicious but the health benefits of hemp are phenomenal and growing hemp is safe for the planet too. Currently over a quarter of greenhouse emissions come from food, Good Hemp are on a mission to reverse this though because they believe all food and drink should be fully sustainable. They like to say sow and grow more hemp for the planet, eat and drink more hemp for you because they believe you shouldn't have to compromise on either taste or health. Their products include plant based hemp milks, protein powders, oils and CBD which you can order from their website at goodhemp.comYou can now buy my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or US listeners can head to - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android.

Today's interview is with a pioneering thinker who is on a huge mission to make 1 billion people happier. Mo Gawdat is the international bestselling author of the book, Solve for Happy and the host of the extremely popular podcast Slo Mo. Mo started his working life as an engineer and then took on the role of Chief Business Officer at Google X. I love the way Mo's mind works because he marries the science and the logic with the spiritual. Mo does this excellently and with so much ease and harmony that after hearing him speak or reading his work, you leave with a sense of order and calm within. Mo's latest book, Scary Smart, is another hit in the making. I'm not sure if you know much about artificial intelligence and the world of robots but this book explores what is waiting for us in the future. Mo explains its 100% fact that robots are in our future but explores how this will affect us, our mental health and the way we live. And asks the question - what can we do about it now? This book is a wake up call, a call to action, a mirror to the way we live now and an invitation to raise our game as humans to ensure that the AI algorithms that are learning from our behaviour start to prioritise kindness. So I hope you enjoy this insightful, fascinating conversation about robots, AI, our mental health, kindness, compassion and where our responsibility lies. Scary Smart is out in September, please pre-order your copy now as you can enter a really exciting competition. Find Mo: Instagram: @mo_gawdatWebsite: https://www.mogawdat.com/Buy Solve For Happy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9781509809950Pre-order Scary Smart here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9781529077186You can now buy my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or US listeners can head to - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest on the show today is Robert Mack, an Ivy-league-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, Executive Coach, and author of the brilliant book Happiness From The Inside Out. Rob has been teaching people how to be happier before most of the world was even speaking about wellness and is one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between happiness and success. He truly has pioneered a movement and changed the lives of millions worldwide.In this episode, we talk about why the brain is good at survival but not so great at happiness. We discuss how to find peace and harmony from the inside out and why we need to start living in the present rather than fixating on the future. Rob also shares the simple actions we can take each day to get on the path to happiness including his favourite micro-meditations. His instagram is also worth a follow for constantly thought provoking content that helps you feel aligned in the best way. Find Rob:Website: www.coachrobmack.comInstagram: @robmackofficialBook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happiness-Inside-Out-Science-Fulfillment/dp/1577316584 You can now buy my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or US listeners can head to - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's guest is Dr Andrew Morrice. Dr Andrew has spent decades as a GP doctor working for the NHS in England but 15 years ago he decided to start learning about the Human Givens approach alongside his clinical practice. Human Givens approach is a therapy that takes a truly bio-psycho-social approach towards emotional and mental wellbeing. I first learnt about Human Givens from my mother who studied the approach too and I honestly think it's one of the best frameworks to understanding our emotional needs as humans. In this episode we dive into the brain and body connection and we discuss why physical factors can create emotional and mental challenges and why a lot of advice about health is contradictory and distorted by vested interests. Dr Andrew sifts the sense from the nonsense making it easier to think clearly about how our brain and body work together. He runs fascinating day courses which are jam packed full of learning and I couldn't recommend them more. As Maya Angelou said - “when you know better, do better” and I don't think you could find a more inspirational teacher than Andrew. I hope you enjoy this episode! Find the Humans Given Course here: https://www.hgi.org.uk/about-instituteFind more on Andrew Morrice here: https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist/therapist/andrew-morriceThis episode is sponsored by Good Hemp. Their products are not only delicious but the health benefits of hemp are phenomenal and growing hemp is safe for the planet too. Currently over a quarter of greenhouse emissions come from food, Good Hemp are on a mission to reverse this though because they believe all food and drink should be fully sustainable. They like to say sow and grow more hemp for the planet, eat and drink more hemp for you because they believe you shouldn't have to compromise on either taste or health. Their products include plant based hemp milks, protein powders, oils and CBD which you can order from their website at goodhemp.comYou can now buy my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or US listeners can head to - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you ever have turning points in the month where you feel ready to conquer the world on one day, but the very next day you feel like you can’t achieve anything? If the answer is yes, then you will be fascinated by my guest today. Amy Thomson is a tech founder, entrepreneur, author and all round wonder woman and expert on all things hormones. It always amazes me how much we don’t know about the fundamental mechanisms that go on inside our bodies every day, especially when they affect our mood, health and wellbeing so significantly. Amy has dedicated her life to helping us understand our hormones better, she has built an app Moody and just released her new brilliant book of the same name, Moody: a woman’s 21st century hormone guide. In this episode, Amy shares the research and science behind how our hormones work for twenty-first-century survival, how understanding them can help you build better and healthier routines, and why the systems and cycles inside us are an invisible but powerful force.We discuss why we need to start thinking about health and wellbeing from the perspective of a female experience because women’s bodies are different to men’s, what happens to our hormones when we fall in love and the impact that the contraceptive pill can have on our bodies. Follow Amy:Instagram: @amytstory Book: https://www.bookdepository.com/Moody-Amy-Thomson/9781529110333?ref=grid-view&qid=1613851794504&sr=1-2App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/moody-month/id1414905792This episode is sponsored by Good Hemp. Their products are not only delicious but the health benefits of hemp are phenomenal and growing hemp is safe for the planet too. Currently over a quarter of greenhouse emissions come from food, Good Hemp are on a mission to reverse this though because they believe all food and drink should be fully sustainable. They like to say sow and grow more hemp for the planet, eat and drink more hemp for you because they believe you shouldn't have to compromise on either taste or health. Their products include plant based hemp milks, protein powders, oils and CBD which you can order from their website at goodhemp.comYou can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is a total honour to have Ann Louise Gittleman on today’s show. Ann is a top nutritionist and author who is internationally recognised as a pioneer in dietary, longevity, environmental and women’s health issues. Ann was talking about wellbeing before anyone even knew what it meant and at the age of 70, she is still making waves in the health and wellness industry. Ann is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of over 35 books and has recently added to her collection with her latest book, Radical Longevity. Her new book depicts a new view of ageing - one that defies conventional wisdom and redefines the ageing process with resilience, vitality and grace for cellular regeneration. The topic of ageing is important for every age as all of us should practicing healthy ageing habits and techniques to ensure we support our health for as long as possible. Ann does just that and this episode is brimming with information. We discuss why epigenetics are so important when thinking of the longevity of our health, how our body stores trauma and how our bodies are continuously being betrayed by the toxicity of our environment. Ann provides tips on how we can fortify the glands and ward off radiation with certain foods and supplements. While she’s extremely conscious of everything she consumes, she leads a very balanced diet and even encourages people to drink coffee (the purest kind) and indulge in a glass of wine or two! I am very happy to take that advice on board. Her book is eye-opening and while you may never look at foods in the same way, Ann is proof that her lifestyle will keep you young and healthy for a very long time! Find Ann:Instagram: @annlouisegittlemanWebsite: https://annlouise.com/Book: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/ann-louise-gittleman-2/radical-longevity/9780738286167/ You can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s guest is someone I wish I’d discovered years ago, Cal Newport. Cal is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and the author of seven books. His New York bestseller, Deep Work, Digital Minimalism is what led him to write his latest book, A World Without Email.Can you imagine what our life would be like without emails? By 2019 the average person checks their emails 75 times a day and the average worker sends 126 emails per day - that is one every four minutes. Don’t be too alarmed though, Cal Newport is here to provide us with practical solutions for learning to live with email successfully rather than have it destroy our working patterns. In this episode, we talk about the destructive nature of social snacking and how unhealthy our digital habits have become. We discuss how it plays into our dopamine response and how it’s encouraging us to become addicted to tech. However, what Cal explains is that the issue is not the content itself but the way that we use tech as a distraction mechanism. The truth is that the more we rely on technology, the more it is affecting our brain health. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Cal talks us through the ways in which we can be more disciplined with communication. He provides us with a number of practical solutions for tackling email exhaustion, email etiquette, how to improve processes that aid performance and how to inform others about your new way of managing email. It won’t come as a surprise that you won’t be able to find him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram but you can visit his website calnewport.com and read some of his fantastic essays. You can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a very special episode in partnership with Smile Makers on the science behind pleasure and all things sexual wellness. If you are someone that feels a bit sensitive around this topic then please have a listen because my guest speaks about this extremely important area of our health in such a detailed and data driven way. It was absolutely fascinating to hear how an area of the wellness industry can be so misunderstood. In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Cecile Gasnault who has been working in the sexual wellness industry since 2016 and is a director for Smile Makers. Smile Makers is a sexual wellness brand dedicated to the pleasure of people with vulvas. It was created nearly ten years ago with the ambition to bring female sexuality out in the open and pleasure products to the shelves of mainstream retail. It’s the only brand in this category that has never sold in sex shops and has partnered with retailers like Cult Beauty, Goop, Feel Unique and more. Cecile is a leading global speaker about female sexuality and the importance of vulvas. She launched a whole pleasure-positive sexual education programme called Vulva Talks for free in response to the many questions she would receive and to bust some of the damaging myths around this subject. She is a woman on a mission to change our understanding of how we view our sexual pleasure and it is a total delight to have her on the podcast.Cecile has kindly offered Not Perfect listeners a 15% discount on all Smile Makers products. Please head to smilemakers.com and use the code HNP15 on orders above £60. For more information, please take a look at the Smile Makers website: smilemakerscollection.comInstagram: @smilemakerscollectionYou can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest this week is a fearless leader who has spent 25 years championing women’s rights across the world. Brita Fernandez Schmidt is the executive director of Women for Women, an incredible charity that I’ve followed for years that works with women in countries facing conflict and provides them with tools to empower. She is also the author of Fears to Fierce, a women’s guide to owning her powers. It combines her own inspirational story and the women she’s met to help us all connect our truth, passion and purpose. Brita’s helps free us from our limiting beliefs, step into our power and become the leader in our own lives. She provides us with tips on how to unlock the purpose within us and how to find our ‘fierce’. She explains that one of women's biggest fears in life is that we are not enough and that we all have a tendency to change ourselves in order to be liked. She encourages us to stop waiting for others to evaluate us and to realise that we matter.Reading Brita’s book was a truly transformative experience, she is incredible and I cannot wait for you to listen to this episode.Find Brita:Book: Fears to Fierce, https://www.britafs.com/fears-to-fierceWebsite: https://www.britafs.com/ Instagram: @britafsYou can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show we are diving deep into self-esteem and exploring the most important relationship, the one with ourselves. My guest is Stefanie Stahl, a bestselling author who is published in over 29 countries and one of the most popular psychologists and trusted experts in Germany. She has sold over two million copies of her book, The Child in You and has been number one on the bestseller list for over four years. Stefanie advocates for everyone to develop their self-awareness and perception as she believes it is the most powerful tool in improving relationships in your life. In this episode, we discuss why self esteem is the epicentre of all our mental health problems, why we all have a basic need for attachment as well as autonomy and how the traumas that we experience in childhood (however big or small) unconsciously shape and determine our entire approach to life as adults. Stefanie shares her approach for working with - and befriending - our inner child. She explains how in getting in touch with our ‘shadow child’ and embracing our ‘sun child’, we can learn to form better relationships and become our truest self. This was such a fascinating conversation and her book has had such a profound therapeutic impact. I can’t wait for you all to hear it. Find Stefanie:Book: The Child in YouWebsite: stefaniestahl.comInstagram: @stefaniestahlYou can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I’m interviewing writer, speaker and thought leader in human potential, Peter Crone, aka ‘The Mind Architect’. I’ve been following Peter’s work for the last few years and it has had a profound impact on me along with millions of people around the world. He has worked with world-famous actors, athletes and very successful businessmen, yet what he teaches resonates with every individual. There are very few people in life who are able to sum up seemingly complex ideas about what it means to be human and make all the anxieties we face sound simple. Peter Crone is one of them. In this episode, Peter explains his famous quote: ‘true happiness is the absence of the search for happiness’ and why being at peace with the worst case scenario means there is nothing left to fear. He goes on to explain how we can only be free when we are in complete harmony with our current circumstances. It's when we stop trying to figure everything out, that we will find freedom. The product Peter shares is freedom and though you might wonder how an earth someone can sell freedom, this interview will show you how. His philosophy is life-changing and this is such a powerful conversation which I hope will help every single one of you.For more on Peter Crone, be sure to follow him on Instagram @petercroneofficial and check out his website https://www.petercrone.com.This episode is supported by OTO CBD. OTO has an impressive team of scientists behind it and was originally founded by a family which I love. They are passionate about delivering high quality products to enhance wellbeing across many areas of your life. Their products include roll ons, body oils and the best sleep drops I've ever tried. Check OTO out here and make sure to use the promo code POPPY for 10% off.You can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I am over the moon to be joined by Byron Katie, the founder of The Work which teaches people how to end their own suffering. She is someone whose work I’ve been following since I was 16 and when you begin to watch her talks, read her books and listen to the stories of millions of people who she has helped to challenge their thoughts, I’m sure you’ll be in just as much awe as I am. In 1986, Byron Katie’s life changed forever. She was 43 and had been suffering from an eating disorder and suicidal depression for years, until one day the discovery of questions ultimately led her to freedom and peace. She went on to create The Work, which is a process of inquiry that allows anyone to do the same by asking themselves four key questions: Is it true?Can you absolutely know it’s true?How do I react in that situation, what happens when you believe that thought?Who would you be without that thought?In this episode, we discuss why suffering is optional, how freedom is our true nature and how by isolating just one thought, you can find a place of truth and joy. We discuss how this simple yet powerful process of inquiry can allow us to step into a new reality that exists beyond suffering and ultimately set us free. Find out more about Byron Katie here: Website: https://thework.com/Instagram: @byron.katieThis week's episode is in partnership with Erno Laszlo. Erno Laszlo is one of the most respected, doctor-founded skincare brands in the world. Dr Laszlo was known as the person who could solve anyone's skin and even after nearly 100 years, they are still the pioneering brand for new and effective clean formulations that work. I'm a devout user of their products and I really encourage you to check out their skincare because I have seen such fantastic results. I am also a huge fan of their philosophy - your glow begins within.You can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show, I am joined by the incredibly talented Julianne Hough. Julianne was a professional dancer before she was even 10 years old and went onto be a global icon. She's an award-winning dancing queen, singer, actress, a former judge on Dancing With The Stars and America’s Got Talent and an Emmy-award winning choreographer. On top of that she’s also a thought leader and a voice of change, inspiring millions globally to reconnect with their bodies. She recently launched KINRGY, a movement experience that utilises dance, breath work, and strength training to focus the mind and sculpt the body.It has to be said, the first time I tried out KINRGY, I started crying. I was moving one minute and sobbing the next. I’ve never experienced anything like it. So in today's episode we’re going to find out what an earth KINRGY is, the why behind its power and how in moving your body you can upgrade your energy. While it may sound complicated, the process itself is natural and very simple and I encourage you all to experience it. Find out more about KINRGY here: Website: Kinrgy.com Instagram: @kinrgyThis week's episode is in partnership with Erno Laszlo. Erno Laszlo is one of the most respected, doctor-founded skincare brands in the world. Dr Laszlo was known as the person who could solve anyone's skin and even after nearly 100 years, they are still the pioneering brand for new and effective clean formulations that work. I'm a devout user of their products and I really encourage you to check out their skincare because I have seen such fantastic results. I am also a huge fan of their philosophy - your glow begins within.You can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show we are diving into the moon, quite literally. My guest is Kirsty Gallagher, the wonderful author of Lunar Living. She’s a meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, life coach and a best-selling author who has recently released her Lunar Living Journal to accompany her brilliant first book. In this episode, Kirsty describes how working with the constantly changing phases of the moon can help you to understand yourself like never before. It helps to realign everything in your own life, from knowing when to take time out to knowing when you need to make things happen. She encourages us to take lessons from the moon, as it goes through different phases each day, giving us permission to change and flow. We discuss why so many of us struggle to sleep when there's a full moon, what the difference is between intuition and our inner critic and how journalling can be a fantastic tool for helping you to get to know yourself.This was such a wonderful conversation and I am so in awe of the way Kirsty takes the astrology and makes it relatable. So if you’ve ever felt stuck, meaningless or want to come back into alignment with a natural cycle to help you move forward - this is the episode for you!Follow Kirsty: Website: https://www.kirstygallagher.com/Books: https://www.kirstygallagher.com/booksbykirstyLunar Living Sisterhood: https://www.kirstygallagher.com/lunar-livingSoul Space: https://www.kirstygallagher.com/soulspaceYou can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week my guest is a very special woman whose work is healing the world every day. Molly Howes is a global speaker and clinical psychologist with more than three decades of experience. Through Molly’s private practice and in her writing, she explores conflict within relationships and how to heal past and present hurt. Through her research, Molly studies interpersonal aspects of depression and other mental health issues. She is the author of the globally celebrated book, A Good Apology: Four Steps to Make Things Right. How good are you at saying sorry? When was the last time you tried to make amends? In this episode, Molly talks us through her thoughtful four step approach on how to make things right when you know you’ve done wrong. She explains that when something goes wrong between people, it doesn’t have to be the end of the story. By saying sorry we can heal the hurt between people, leading to better relationships and ultimately a happier and healthier life.I loved this conversation and hope that by listening to Molly we can all become better apologisers. Follow Molly: Website: https://mollyhowes.com/Book: https://mollyhowes.com/a-good-apology-four-steps-to-make-things-right/You can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I am joined by the wonderful Emmy Brunner. Emmy is a psychotherapist, personal empowerment and transformation coach, hypnotherapist, CEO of The Recover Clinic in London and the author of Trauma Redefined and soon-to-be released Find Your True Voice. I have to say this episode tingled my soul and is packed full of incredibly powerful advice.We discuss why trauma is usually what lies at the root of mental illness and why we are usually afraid to explore it. Emmy specialises in recovering from anxiety, eating disorders and depression and in today's episode we talk about how to have a better relationship with ourselves, the red flags to look out for that are signs of unprocessed trauma and how it can also be unhealthy to overanalyse trauma. Emmy founded The Recover Clinic and strongly advocates for a holistic approach to treatment where everyone is considered as a whole, taking into account body, mind and spirit.We also discuss her new book, Find Your True Voice and she explains what steps we can take to heal from the past. We also touch on how you can tackle mental health through a daily mindfulness practice, Emmy recommends Deepak Chopra's meditations and even speaks about the wonders of flower meditation.Emmy is a true force for good and I hope you find this chat as healing and reassuring as I did.Follow Emmy:Emmy's Website: http://emmybrunner.com/Emmy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmybrunnerofficial/Emmy's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/emmybrunnerThe Recover Clinic: https://www.therecoverclinic.co.uk/You can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I am thrilled to be joined by an extremely special guest on today’s episode. Dr Caroline Leaf has been researching the mind-brain connection and the science of thought for over 30 years. Dr. Leaf is a bestselling author and neuroscientist and her videos, podcast and TV episodes have been watched by millions of people worldwide. She is a global teacher and has helped hundreds of thousands of people to lead happier, healthier lives. We discuss her brilliant new book, Cleaning Up your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress and Toxic Thinking. If you like knowing the how and why behind the mind, you need to listen to this. In this episode, Dr. Leaf helps to explain what neurocycling is and how it can help you, the science behind the mind and strategies for better mind management. She also shares some healthy habits that we can adopt to benefit the mind and ultimately clean up our mental mess.Follow Dr. Leaf:Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeafYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleafYou can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can a plant based diet really make you feel happier and healthier? David & Stephen Flynn - better known as The Happy Pear twins - definitely think so. The Happy Pear started out back in 2004 with a tiny shop and a dream of helping people to eat more veg. Fast forward to 2021 and The Happy Pear now consists of cafes, food products, online courses, cookbooks, a podcast and a community of over 1 million people living healthier! In this episode, I talk to David and Stephen about their new book, The Happy Health Plan, which is packed full of mouthwatering plant-based recipes and lifestyle tips to help you feel healthier and happier. They explain why calories from whole foods will fill you up and nourish your body in a way that refined and processed foods never will and why eating a more plant based diet will have a catalytic effect on so many aspects of your life. What I loved more than anything was their positive attitude towards food and how it’s not about being perfect, it’s about doing your best. An attitude we should adopt with everything in life. I promise your shopping basket will be packed full of fruit and veg once you’ve listened to this episode!Follow The Happy Pear on Instagram here: @thehappypearBuy The Happy Health Plan hereWatch The Happy Pear video on Natural Viagra mentioned in the episode hereYou can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I am thrilled to introduce today’s guest, Dr Tara Swart: a neuroscientist, medical doctor, leadership coach and bestselling author of The Source. Tara applies lessons from neuroscience and behavioural psychology to teach people to enhance their everyday lives and be better prepared to cope with stress and change.In this episode, we discuss the science of neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to grow and change throughout your life) and the significant role it plays in manifestation. Tara goes on to explain the 6 ways of thinking and provides tips on how we can rewire the brain’s pathways to create lasting positive changes in our lives. Tara is living proof that manifestation works and how we can train our brains to embrace any challenge. I hope this episode has as much of an impact on you as it did on me! Follow Tara on Instagram here: @drtaraswartRead Tara's book: The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, The Science of the Brain by Dr. Tara SwartYou can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is truly a joy to be able to share the second part of my conversation with the wonderful Karen Hurd. In today’s episode I ask Karen to explain the gut-brain connection and why beans have the power to heal disease and hormonal imbalance. While Karen often dives heavily into the science, I really recommend you stick with it - it’s so fascinating and I was blown away by her knowledge.I ask the questions we all want the answers to like what would happen if we cut out sugar from our diets, the impact of caffeine and even de-caffeinated coffee on our bodies and whether we should bother taking probiotics. Karen also explains the science behind why endometriosis, PCOS and PMS are all FIXABLE situations. It really is an honour to share this episode and I promise you will benefit from the information!To find out more about Karen and her online courses, please visit: http://karenhurd.comTo buy Karen's cookbook, please visit: http://www.karenhurd.com/cookbook-product.html Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s episode, I speak to nutritionist and biochemist, Karen Hurd. Karen discovered the life saving benefits of beans over 30 years ago when her 18-month-old daughter was tragically poisoned by a household pesticide. Since then she has been asked to speak and teach all over the world where she educates people on the healing ability of food.Her philosophies, education, and protocol have helped thousands and thousands of individuals heal from serious chronic disease, as well as boost the health of people living an already balanced life. In this episode, the Queen of beans explains why beans are the solution and how they help to remove toxins from the body. Karen explains how we can all be healed with soluble fibre and goes on to discuss the adverse effects of the 's’ word SUGAR and caffeine on our bodies. I had so many more questions for Karen and can’t wait for you to hear the rest of our conversation in Part 2. Where to Find KarenWebsiteWant to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s guest is Susanna Merrick, an intuitive energy reader, stylist and the founder of Aura Wear. Susanna helps thousands of women globally use their wardrobes to change their energy and transform their life. Susanna loves using her Intuitive Gifts to help style and dress the energy of clients and she believes deeply in the profound power of colour. In the episode, we discuss how hormones are the connecting factor to understanding your aura, how we can use colour to heal ourselves and what colours we should associate with certain situations and feelings.Find out more about aura readings with Susanna on her website: https://aurawearnyc.com/Susanna’s instagram: @aurawearnycWant to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If there was ever a time the unemployed needed motivation, it is safe to say it is now. Today’s guest is the wonderful and inspiring Eleanor Tweddell, author of ‘Why Losing Your Job Could be the Best Thing That Ever Happened To You’. Eleanor draws on her first-hand experience of redundancy to guide the jobless towards a brighter future. She now runs her own company, Another Door, which helps people through redundancy. Her book is not only an amazing guide for people in between jobs but it tackles the transition from recovering from any unexpected disappointment. In this episode, Eleanor discusses the best way to deal with feelings of guilt and shame and shares her tips on how to bounce back from rejection and how to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Eleanor also describes why sticking to a routine is one of the most effective things you can do.Eleanor’s book: Why Losing Your Job Could Be The Best Thing That Ever Happens to YouEleanor’s Redundancy Support Company: Another DoorWant to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s nearly the end of the year so I hope you’re taking some time to rest, reflect and look after yourself. Today's guest is Emily Esfahani Smith, the author of The Power of Meaning, an international bestseller and has been translated into 16 different languages. In 2017, Emily gave a TED talk called “There’s More To Life Than Being Happy” , which was based on her book and it’s been viewed over 9 million times. Through her writing, Emily explores psychology, philosophy, and literature to write about the human experience and has dedicated her time to finding answers to questions like why we are the way we are and how we can find grace and meaning in a world that is full of suffering. It was an honour to have Emily on the podcast and I hope you enjoy our chat.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I am speaking to Dale Pinnock aka The Medicinal Chef - a world leading voice in how food can change our health. He’s been in the nutrition industry for over 26 years, a Sunday Times Best Selling author and written 18 books (translated into 19 different languages). He's helped millions of people rethink the way they consume food. It’s a total honour to have Dale on the show. In this show we talk about which foods and supplements can help support our immunity and this couldn’t be more helpful to lean about as we move into the core winter months when we're more vulnerable. I hope you enjoy learning about how to support your health through nutrition as much as I did. Links to nutrition supplements we spoke about: https://dalepinnock.com/collections/supplementsMore info on Dale: https://dalepinnock.comMore info on Dale's books: https://dalepinnock.com/collections/booksFind Dale on social: https://www.instagram.com/themedicinalchef/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This interview today is a very special one because it’s extremely rare I get the chance speak to individuals who have nearly lived a century on this earth and are willing to share advice and wisdom with us all. My guest this week is David Gilmour who is a serial entrepreneur and at the age of 90 is still pioneering new areas of the health industry. David is the founder of FIJI water, one of the most famous bottled water brands in the world and in light of his work exporting Fiji water, was awarded one of the most prestigious awards being The Order of Fiji by the president of FIJI for his philanthropic and commercial achievements in the country. Once FIJI water was sold, he didn’t stop but began his next mission, to create a company that was an answer to his most burning question, “what has the power to support and transform health the most?” The answer came and in this episode, David educates us about his discoveries, like finding out about the power of turmeric and its ability to reduce inflammation, and learning about the secret power of Kava in calming stressed minds. These learnings along with other findings on healing natural ingredients turned into his latest venture, www.wakaya.com. David, through Wakaya Perfection has dedicated his life to ensuring more people can benefit from high quality root ingredients to transform their health like he has done. He realised that FIJI’s volcanic nutrient rich soil had the capability to create the highest grade possible to ensure maximum impact on the body and immune system. Please learn more about Wakaya Perfection here: www.wakaya.comUse the discount HNP30 for 30% discount on either www.wakaya.com or Amazon UK for better shipping rates. Search Wakaya for different products and here is the link for UK listeners to find the special Turmeric https://www.amazon.co.uk/Organic-Fijian-Turmeric-Capsules-250/dp/B07933JFKP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Wakaya+perfection&qid=1607288096&sr=8-1Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To kick off Founder Stories, a series about entrepreneurs who are passionately supporting wellness in different ways, Claire Warner, the founder of Æcorn inspires us with her journey into creating non-alcoholic aperitifs.In this episode, Claire explains why non-alcoholic choices are becoming so popular, how Æcorn came to be and in what ways she navigates her own mental wellness while building a company, often being the only female in the room and leading by example.A bit about Æcorn:Æcorn is a brand who have created a range of big, bold and expressive non-alcoholic aperitifs. The drinks combine hand-picked English sparkling wine grapes at its base, and is carefully blended with the eponymous acorn for an added dimension of bitterness. Æcorn’s mission is for everyone to be able to enjoy an apertif regardless of the alcohol content and they are all created with food in mind. With dry January approaching, the brand couldn't be more relevant. Head to their website as they taste Ae-mazing: https://www.aecorndrinks.com/Find Claire on social here: @helloclairewarnerFind Clarie's new podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/%C3%A6corn-presents-spritzing-hour/id1541366318Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week my guest is the formidable Emma Gannon - a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, novelist and host of the no. 1 careers podcast in the UK, Ctrl Alt Delete.She has blogged since 2009; podcasted since 2016 and is the author of four books. Emma is the epitome of a multi talented genius or as she likes to call herself a multi-hyphonate. You may have heard of her book, the Multi-Hyphenated method - which is a manifesto for creatives working in new ways to harness all their talents. This year, Emma released 2 books (yes major) her first novel…. OLIVE! that hit no.1 in the Apple audiobook charts. Secondly, she released SABOTAGE the book we’ll discuss today. It is a delightful insight into the ways we ALL self sabotage and how we all get in our own way.Emma also writes a weekly newsletter called The Hyphen that is an exploration of new ideas to feast on - check it out, it’s brilliant!!! Please find Emma on social here: https://www.instagram.com/emmagannonuk/?hl=enPlease find Emma’s books here: https://www.emmagannon.co.uk/sunday-times-bestselling-authorPlease subscribe to Emma's newsletter here: https://www.emmagannon.co.uk/newsletter-publisherThis episode is in partnership with Æcorn, a brand who have created a range of big, bold and expressive non-alcoholic aperitifs. Æcorn has hand-picked English sparkling wine grapes at its base, and is carefully blended with the eponymous acorn for an added dimension of bitterness. Æcorn’s mission is for everyone to be able to enjoy an apertif regardless of the alcohol content and they are all created with food in mind. We could definitely do with a bit of self care right now so treat yourself and head to their website as they taste Ae-mazing: https://www.aecorndrinks.com/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 27 "And Another Thing" show notes. Long show note are here. Follow up Additional System Recovery Boost enhancements: Sysplex partitioning recovery: Boosts all surviving systems in the sysplex as they recover and takes on additional workload following the planned or unplanned removal of a system from the sysplex. Two more portable software instances: Db2 and IMS added to Shopz on Aug 20, 2020, in addition to CICS (Dec 2019). ASK MPT Martin was asked about which systems in a System Recovery Boost Speed Boost situation get their GCPs sped up to full speed. Mainframe - Trying out Ansible for driving z/OSMF Workflows Marna's been learning about Ansible and how it can drive z/OSMF work. So far with z/OSMF Workflows, from ansible-galaxy collection for ibm.ibmzoszosmf Needed lots of assistance from two gracious Poughkeepsie system testers (massive thanks to Marcos Barbieri and Daniel Gisolfi !!) Learning about an Ansible Encountered two kinds of problems: Security issues connecting the Linux environment to a large Poughkeepsie System Test z/OSMF environment Workflow-related: duplicate instances when part of the playbook ran ok, and selecting an automated workflow. Performance - So You Don't Think You're An Architect? Brand new presentation for 2020, builds on the “who says what SMF is for?” slide in "How To Be A Better Performance Specialist" Presentation talks about 3 layers The Top Layer - Machines, Sysplexes And LPARs The Middle Layer - Workloads And Middleware: Spikes, Restarts, Cloning, Topology, Software Levels The Bottom Layer - Application Components: Db2 and MQ Accounting Trace, DDF topology, data sets Fulfilling the definiton Of Architecture? Understand what's really going on and valuable to system architects Topics - Notifications They are unsolicited messages appearing on the device, generally interruptions whether wanted or not. Examples of what is received and where/ IFTTT still a favorite of Marna's, mentioned in Episode 23 “The Preview That We Do” Topics topic. Martin just subscribed to Premium, but at a low-ball price. How do you manage them to reduce their number. An advanced topic is how you can generate your own On iOS the Pushcut app: a webhook from eg IFTTT can cause a notification On Android we have MacroDroid. Customer requirements Customer Requirement 138729 : z/OS Console message help support JES2 messages IBM response: This RFE has been delivered via APAR PH24072 at end of June 2020. It's available on both V2R3 and V2R4. The JES2 message prefix such as $ can be setup in "Configure Message Help" dialog in z/OSMF Console UI. On the blog Martin's blog posts are here Marna's blog posts are https://blog.share.org/Article/tag/marnas-musings So it goes.

On today’s episode I am joined by the absolutely fascinating, Dr Robert Gilman. Dr Robert Gilman is an astrophysicist, sustainability pioneer and someone who most definitely qualifies as a cultural “change-agent”. He is now on a mission to help communities around the world understand cultural transitions and encourages everyone to embody practices that will lead to a humane and sustainable future.He discusses how this requires more understanding and talks about how we should all embody what he calls the 3 harmonies:- The harmony within ourselves- The harmony with others- The harmony with natureRobert’s passion for a sustainable world is also passed on through his course, Bright Future Now where he teaches his students how to put into practice these 3 harmonies and gain tools for the journey from the Empire Era into the Planetary Era (he explains these eras in the podcast). After speaking with Robert, I was blown away by his knowledge and his outlook on life and highly recommend you to go to his website (context.org) to find out more.A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Feel like you need some inspiration and motivation? This episode will be ideal for you! It's full of tools to break new habits, transform your morning and get the most out of your day. My guest is the brilliant Adrienne LDN, international Ted x speaker, entrepreneur, fitness ambassador, podcast host of the Power Hour and soon to be author of the Power Hour! This episode is supported by a brand Adrienne and I both love, Swisse supplements. Both of us use different ones, Adrienne takes the Ultiboost Energy B +, and I love the daily Ultivite Multivitamin. They’re high quality and results driven. You can use my code POPPY15 to get 15% off - https://www.swisse.co.uk/beauty-hair-skin-nails.html?utm_source=instagram_SWUK&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=SWUK_Poppy15Women's Health magazine said 'What Adrienne can't do, hasn't been created yet.' and british VOGUE named her as a 'New face of wellness.' Please find more information on Adrienne here: https://adriennelondon.comPlease follow Adrienne here: https://www.instagram.com/adrienne_ldn/?hl=enPre-order her book here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/power-hour/adrienne-herbert/9781786332691A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome back to the Not Perfect podcast!! We have hit series 5 and I couldn't be happier to be launching with the wonderful and truly brilliant Dr Guy Winch! Guy is a psychologist and the author of best selling books…Emotional First Aid - https://www.guywinch.com/books/emotional-first-aid/How to Fix a Broken Heart - https://www.guywinch.com/books/how-to-fix-a-broken-heart/The Squeaky Wheel - https://www.guywinch.com/books/the-squeaky-wheel/His books have been translated into twenty-six languages, and you may have watched one of his viral TED Talks that have been viewed over 18 million times!Please watch Guy's mesmerising talks here: https://www.guywinch.comHe is the co-host of hit podcast Dear therapists with Lori Gottlieb who was on the podcast a few weeks ago and is a complete goddess and fellow thought leader for these conversations: Find the podcast here and submit a question! https://www.guywinch.com/podcast/It is an honour to have Guy on the podcast as we dive into broken hearts, emotional first aid and how to look after our psychological health. Please follow Guy on social here:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/guywinch/?hl=enFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/guywinchauthor/A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we celebrated World Mental Health Day! In light of this special day, this week's episode breaks down the easiest ways we can manage our mental health and tips to become a better support for others. My guest is the wonderful author of The Mind Medic, Dr Sarah Vohra.Please find Dr Sarah Vohra on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/themindmedic/?hl=enPlease find Dr Sarah's The Mind Medic's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Medic-Senses-Leading-Happier/dp/0241421896/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=the+mind+medic&qid=1580990660&sr=8-2A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever wondered what a Chakra really is? Why they are important? What they affect? Or HOW they affect our energy and HOW we can make sure they are working for us? This episode breaks down everything you need to know about energy and Chakras. Ambi Kavanagh has been a mentor of mine for many years and was one of the first to teach me how to meditate!! In this episode, we talk about her brilliant debut book, Chakras and Self-Care. It's like a bible for self care rituals and packed full of research backed insights that break down how our energetic body operates. I knew so little really about this subject and Ambi delivers the teachings in a succinct and easy to follow manner while offering tonnes of advice to get in FLOW! It is very normal to feel blocked, stagnant and out of alignment and by focusing on the work Ambi puts forth in this book along with all her work outside, she'll help unstick you quickly! Ambi Kavanagh is a Reiki master, astrologer, sound healer, life coach, and host of the podcast Alchemy with Ambi. With a unique focus on using astrological cycles and the seasons as a form of coaching, she considers herself a modern-day alchemist who serves as a catalyst for positive change in people's lives. Visit her website at: www.alchemywithambi.comPlease find Ambi's book - Chakra's and Self Care here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chakras-Self-Care-Activate-Healing-Everyday/dp/0593196686Please find Ambi on social here: @alchemyambi A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's show we have a real hero of mine, Dr James Doty. Dr Doty is one of the world leaders in compassion research. is a clinical professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and also the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University of which His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the founding benefactor.Dr Doty is the author of one of my FAVOURITE books, the best-selling book, “Into the Magic Shop - A neurosurgeon’s quest to discover the mysteries of the brain and secrets of the heart”. Please find the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Into-Magic-Shop-Neurosurgeons-Mysteries/dp/1594632987In this episode we dive into what compassion actually is, how it affects our brain and how compassion can change the world we live in. Please find more information on Dr Doty: https://intothemagicshop.comPlease follow Dr Doty here: https://www.instagram.com/jamesrdotymd/?hl=enA little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comThe music on my podcast is by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After many messages from you all about how much you enjoyed the episode with mindset and life performance coach Polly Bateman…. She is back! With more wisdom and in this episode we dive into how to get out of a rut, and manifest your greatness! Please follow and reach out to Polly here: https://thepollybateman.comFind Polly on instagram on here: https://www.instagram.com/thepollybateman/A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s show I have Danielle Beinstein, a psychological and intuitive astrologer and the founder of the Cosmic Compass. She uses astrology to provide tools for growth, expansion and self discovery through her readings, groups and workshops. In this episode we run through the basics of astrology. Why it's important? How it works? Where it came from? How we can use astrology in our own lives for healing and discovery and lastly we speak about astrological trends for 2020. Please find more information about Danielle here: https://www.daniellebeinstein.comPlease find Danielle on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/danibeinstein/?hl=enA little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comThe music on my podcast is by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You guys are in for a really interesting episode about psychology and food… This weeks interview is with the author, speaker and diet industry disruptor, Dana James who is is a triple certified nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and cognitive behavioural therapist. She takes a rare approach to women’s weight loss by putting self-worth and personality types at the centre of the conversation. In todays show we talk about Dana’s book, The Archetype Diet. It is a brilliant book! Dana breaks down diet plans based on 4 personality groups after studying thousands of women and began to see there were 4 strong personality patterns that influenced eating behaviours and food choices. This interview and Dana’s work helps you to understand your archetype and how you can change your biology by eating in a way that supports your psychology. You may want to take the personality test on dana’s website to find out which archetype you are - https://danajames.com/female-archetype-quiz/I hope you enjoy todays show as much as I enjoyed recording it. Please find Dana’s book, The Archetype Diet here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Archetype-Diet-Dana-James/dp/0735213763Please find Dana on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/danajames/A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comThe music on my podcast is by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of The Breakout Growth Podcast, Sean Ellis interviews Hila Qu, the VP of Growth at Acorns. His goal is to deconstruct what is truly driving breakout growth success for Acorns. Acorns’ growth starts with strong product/market fit and the worthy mission of overcoming the challenges that millennials face with investing. Their solution makes it easy to get started with your first small investment in only five minutes. This includes the time it takes to download the app, create an account, connect your bank and credit card accounts and make your first investment. Once you’ve completed your first investment, Acorns also automates continuous micro-investments via an approach they call roundups. This low friction approach to investing has attracted over 5 million passionate investors to the platform. Growth is primarily driven by brand advocates which can be seen with their strong app store reviews. On iOS alone, Acorns has attracted nearly 500,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.7. Hila previously led growth lead at GrowthHackers.com. When she joined Acorns it was in a retention leadership role. She soon made the case that the activation lever was a critical driver of retention so she was tasked with managing this lever as well. From there she was promoted to VP of Growth and now has a dedicated growth team of 15 people. The growth team did not replace the marketing team. There is still a marketing team that manages brand and PR. Hila credits the strong brand as another important growth driver, so she strives to balance the needs of rapid experimentation and staying within the brand guidelines. Hila’s growth team scope of responsibilities includes customer acquisition, activation, engagement, and referral. Because Acorns is primarily a mobile app experience, Hila’s growth team must comply with a fairly rigid release schedule for their experiments. Every two weeks the product development team makes a new release into the app store and Hila and her team must bundle their experiments into these releases. Still, the smooth onboarding, impressive engagement, and referral loops are evidence of a very effective growth testing program. Learn more about Hila here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaqu/ And give Acorns a try here: www.acorns.com

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THX tune-up to the Rescue We had a friend recently who was complaining about their HDTV experience at home. They weren't seeing the quality they were hoping to see after upgrading their TV, and were contemplating returning it. In talking through it with them, we were able to convince them that perhaps the TV settings just needed to be dialed in to look great in their viewing room. They didn't want to spend money on a professional calibration, so we went to the trusty THX tune-up app to see what we could do. Install and Setup If you don't have THX tune-up, you should get it. We ran the iOS version for this exercise, but they also have an Android version as well. Both are free, so you spend a few seconds downloading and installing it and away you go. We can talk through the specific on setting up the iOS app, because it's the one we used, but many of the setup steps are the same. The basics are: install the app, launch it, connect it to your TV or AVR. On iOS you can connect it with HDMI or AirPlay. The app tells you that: “THX tune-up uses both your mobile device screen and your HDTV screen, making this an interactive 2nd screen application.” Of course you would assume that to calibrate the screen the app would need to put images on it. You can't calibrate it just by looking at pictures on the phone. We used HDMI to connect to the TV, which for iOS requires an AV adapter. Apple sells them for the lightning adapter and the old school 30 pin connector, so no matter what iOS device you have, you're covered. We used HDMI because we had the adapter and because HDMI allows you to test audio as well.  We didn't need the audio portion for this time, but if you want to get the full experience out of the app, picking up the adapter so you can connect with HDMI is the way to go. In this case a simple AirPlay mirroring would have worked great for calibrating the screen. So in a pinch, if you just want to dial in display settings, take an AppleTV with you to your friend's house and you'll be all set. There is an app setup step that allows you to tell the app what kind of equipment: Television, Projector, Receiver, etc. you're connected to. It is optional, but supposedly it could help dial in the tests for your particular gear. Use it if you want, skip it if you don't care. It really doesn't matter all the much.  Once you get setup, you can play the THX deep note through your system for giggles. It's a pretty cool way to demo your setup, but probably a bit janky to pull out the app just for that. If you hit the ‘Get Started' button on the home screen of the app it will play a short video that describes most of the test you can run and what the app will be doing to optimize your home theater experience. It describes the various picture adjustments and what you'll be doing to get them dialed in just right. Again, this step is totally optional. If you're new to TV settings and options, it's a cool primer on what you're about to do. If you are already familiar with the concepts of brightness, contrast, etc. you can skip it. Just jump directly to the ‘Adjustments' are of the app. Calibration We know this isn't a real calibration, and we'll probably get a few emails from the community on it, but there's just not a better word for use for it. Call it ‘TV setting optimization' if you like, but for simplicity we're going to call it calibration. The app has five picture adjustment tests and two audio settings tests, each in their own menu. We didn't use the audio tests this time, but we'll talk about them in a bit for completeness. In our case we walked through the Picture Adjustment options because that was all we really cared about. Picture The Picture Adjustment setting choices are: Aspect Ratio, Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Tint with a final option called ‘Review Adjustments' that allows you to review all the setting changes you made with different images/patterns to make sure they all worked as expected. The Aspect Ratio setting shows a pattern to make sure you're seeing enough of the screen and that shapes are the correct size.This eliminates issues with stretching and overscan. There's a circle in the middle of the pattern that quickly shows you if you're dealing with and stretching or distortion issues. Moving on from Aspect Ratio, you dive into Brightness. This make sure your screen isn't too dark. You want the screen to be as dark as possible without losing shadow detail or other parts of a dark image. From there you dial in Contrast. Contrast and Brightness are similar, but also quite different. You use Brightness to make sure you can see details in dark images. Contrast makes sure you can see white detail. You want to be able to see slight variations even in white images. With these two dialed in, the subtle details in your images should be much more visible. Now that you have dark and light dialed in, next you move on to Color. The color adjustment is used to make sure the colors on your TV are light and vibrant but don't look fake or cartoonish. For this one you need to use the camera to enable the red filter and then look through the phone at the image on your TV. This is actually a really cool way to dial in the color. For many calibration options you get a thin plastic film, either a red or blue filter, to do the same thing. But those are easy to lose or damage. The tint adjustment makes sure skin tones look good. THX recommends you don't adjust tint, saying that most TVs should stay right in the middle for tint. But the app does have a test you can run to make sure the middle is the right setting for you. Again this test uses your phone camera with the red filter to get things set correctly.  We ended up not changing tint at all. The last option in the Picture Settings menu is the ‘Review Adjustments' option. It shows a lot of the same patterns you saw before, all on one screen, and a new test image with a little bit of everything. The test image has a spherical object you can use to test stretching or distortion, some dark areas for shadow detail or brightness, some white clouds to test white color variations or contrast, and a bunch of bright, vivid colors to check color and tint. If you're happy with it, you're done. Sound The sound adjustment options in the app are Speaker Assignment and Speaker Phase. Assignment helps you make sure the intended sound is played through the intended speaker. The app can test 5.1 or stereo. It doesn't test 7.1 or anything more advanced. The Speaker Phase test allows you to determine accurately where a sound is coming from. If the speakers are out of phase, the test signals are harder to localize. This is a great test to run to make sure you wired everything up correctly. Conclusion The THX tune-up app is a great addition to your arsenal as a friendly HDTV expert for friends and family. It certainly isn't a match for a professional calibration, but it's great for a quick tune up for all those secondary TVs you have around the house. The picture settings are where the app really shines, so even if you don't have surround sound with those other TVs, the app still adds great value. For our friend, the TV absolutely looked better after running it through the app, but he still wasn't satisfied...unless we were streaming 4k from Netflix. For him, it could be an issue with the quality of his 1080/720 content from his provider, or a scaling limitation in the TV. Either way, he has to live with it or decide it's just too early for him to get into the 4k game.  

A few months ago, we sent out a survey on a topic that appears to be the bane of many listeners' existence: digital clutter. Over one third of respondents told us that the thing that drives them MOST crazy – the biggest, worst, most frustrating clutter quagmire in their lives – is photos. We promised you a podcast and a plan of attack, and our word was good (if a little bit, um, enthusiastic – listen above). With the help of organizational guru Alan Henry, Deputy Editor of Lifehacker, we've put together a customized step-by-step system to help you back up, sort, and organize your digital photo collection for the long haul. By then end of this process, you're going to be scrolling through your pictures and contemplating the role photos really play in our lives. But first, the time has come to get your photos in shape. Seriously. Now. It'll be more fun than you think. Mostly. The Note to Self System For Decluttering Your Photos and Coming to Terms With Your Mortality I. The Basic ToolsII. Decide How Deep You Want to Go Steps for the Casual Snapshooter Steps for the Moderate Snapshooter Steps for the Enthusiastic Snapshooter Find Your Photos: A List of Places to Look III. Tell Us What You Found (Part Two!) The Basic Tools According to Alan, these are the terms, tools, and basic tricks you'll need to get started – though how far you go with them is up to you. See: Deciding How Deep to Go. Back-up services: This is a centralized place on the cloud where you can get to the raw files of your photos if you need to. Alan recommends Dropbox, but iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive or the like could serve a similar function, so long as you're willing to pay for extra storage. One work-around: sign up for an extra account just for photo storage purposes. Auto-upload: You have two options with your back-up service. The first is turning on the auto-upload feature, which means you'll be syncing the full-sized files to your computer. If you want to get these photos printed, use another service like Apple Photos or Picasa or Aperture, or plan to edit your photos with software such as Photoshop, this is a good idea. The other, more space-friendly option: leave that setting off, and instead be really judicious about how many of your photos you sync to your computer, or commit to going in and taking the ones you don't want down. This is going to take some introspection, some cutting-of-your-losses, and also maybe some back-up hardware. Back-up hardware: An external hard drive that can hold all of the files you don't want taking up space on your devices. It's the digital version of flossing your teeth. In this case, pick whatever works for you – if you've got less than 64 gigabytes of files you care about, a solid USB could work. If you've got a lot more than that (or if you just want to keep your options open), you should spring for an external hard drive. Photo management services: This is the service you'll use to help you categorize and sort through your pictures, whether that's by date, location, or content. Alan's favorite is Google Photos, which gives you unlimited space as long as your photos fall below a certain resolution (16 megapixels or 1080p HD video). You can set it so that Google will automatically reduce anything above that size to lower quality as well – for most people this should be just fine for organizing and digital-viewing purposes. From there, Google's photo categorization technology will help you label and organize the photos into albums and galleries. You could also choose a social media platform like Facebook or Instagram, you just have to commit to making them more or less public. Facial recognition: A type of deep learning used by such services as Google Photos to categorize and organize your photos. This comes with some very real caveats. Scanner: The best way to collect all your old physical photos and store them with your digitla photos. Alan says you can go high tech and buy a picture scanner (he recommends the Doxie or the Doxie Go WiFi) to scan them at home, or send them out to get scanned. Or – if you're OK with really low fidelity– you can just take a picture of the picture. Meta! Privacy/sharing settings: Be sure to double check that you're only sharing what you want to share, no matter which services you choose. That said, Alan Henry says his rule is to only upload the images he is OK with his friends and family seeing. The only way to absolutely ensure privacy (well, as much as we can possibly absolutely ensure privacy), is to avoid using the cloud altogether. In Alan's words: "As for what to snap and what not to snap - well, I'm not of the mindset that 'if you don't want it public you shouldn't take it or store it on the Internet' – that blames *people* for problems with *technology.* However, it's important to be mindful when you snap, and maybe take it into your own hands to choose what to upload and what not to, then back up or encrypt anything you want to save but don't want out of your reach to delete at any time. :)" via GIPHY Decide How Deep You Want to Go Alan thinks we all fit into one of three photo-taking categories: casual snapshooters, moderate snapshooters, and enthusiastic snapshooters. Figuring out which category you belong to will help you decide how far you really need to go in your personal photo-decluttering process.  You've been sorted! (Kristeli Zappa M./Note to Self) BUCKET 1: THE CASUAL SNAP SHOOTER Characteristics: You have a bunch of photos all over the place, but you're not as concerned about organizing the past as you are setting up a solid system for the future. You primarily take photos with your phone. Your goal is to go from disorganized to organized, not necessarily to group all of your photos in the same place. Your steps: Pick a system for automatic back-up. Download the app if you don't have it already. Turn on auto-upload. On Dropbox – Alan's pick – this is called “camera upload.” On Google Drive, this is “back-up and sync." On iOS, this is "iCloud photos." That's it! Save your password somewhere safe. Invest in an external hard drive if you're feeling really responsible. Digital hygiene, everybody. Be sure to tell us what you've found. BUCKET 2: THE MODERATE SNAP SHOOTER Characteristics:  For the most part, your photos are already digital – just in a billion different places. You may have a few old phones, some SD cards from a DSLR or other high-end digital camera, but you're not terribly concerned with really old physical photos. You probably have hundreds (or maybe a couple thousand but no more than that) of photos you care about, and want them to be organized, both past and present. Your Steps:  Turn on auto upload for your back-up system of choice (i.e., Dropbox). On Dropbox – Alan's pick – this is called “camera upload.” On Google Drive, this is “back-up and sync." On iOS, this is "iCloud photos." Choose your photo management service, and transfer the photos you care about the most into it (i.e. Google Photos.). Start hunting down the rest of the digital photos you really care about and pull them into your photo management service. Be judicious: What's really worth    migrating off of, say, that Flickr account you started and never went back to? Which Facebook Photos do you want to make sure you're saving in higher quality? Did you have a SmugMug account you need to check? Once you've uploaded the photos you care about most into this central service, look through the albums it has created for you. See where the system has sorted it correctly, and where it has gotten details wrong. Take over as the human here, and start adjusting into a system that will be meaningful to you. This can be as intense of a process as you choose, just be sure to label with names that will be memorable. (I.e., not “August 2015,” but “Trip to Paris With Family.”) This system should recognize dates and location at the very least. If they're wonky – and older photos probably will be – pick and choose which ones you care about correcting. Starting to sort through your photos will also help you jog your memory about any meaningful pictures you may have forgotten. Track them down, rinse, repeat. BUCKET 3: THE ENTHUSIASTIC SNAP SHOOTER Characteristics:  You have thousands of photos — probably more than Dropbox or Google Photos' drag-and-drop interfaces can handle in one go. You use multiple devices, including cameras with SD cards and phones. You're looking for all of your memories to be organized, both past and present. You might even want to organize all of the photos from the whole family's set of gadgets, like phones or tablets everyone uses. Your Steps: Pick a back-up system. Turn on auto-upload for your current and future photos. Let the current batch upload. This could take a few minutes. On Dropbox – Alan's pick – this is called “camera upload.” On Google Drive, this is “back-up and sync." On iOS, this is "iCloud photos." Once you're done uploading, drag and drop as many of your already-digital but easily-accessible photos from your back-up system to your photo management system. For now, draw the line at your primary devices—the laptops or computers you already use, the phone you already use, and the SD card currently in your favorite camera you've been meaning to back up. Aim to get the majority of your current and most recent photos centralized. Once the bulk of your current photos are on your two services, spend some time getting in touch with your memories again, building galleries and doing searches through your most recent upload. Look through the albums your photo management service has created for you, and see where the system has sorted it correctly, and where it has gotten details wrong. Start sorting into albums that will be meaningful to you. This can be as intense of a process as you choose, just be sure to label with names that will be memorable. You're also teaching the system which details actually matter to you. From here, start hunting down old photos to add to the collection. Then, batch by batch, pull in old folders. Then, as you have the time, energy, or desire to centralize those old photos, you can power up that old laptop and upload them, or dump them to an external hard drive and upload them in batches (all of your old 2003 trip photos at once, for example.) This way you're making continual progress without committing yourself to a week-long wrestling match with the tendrils of Google and Dropbox every time you want to back-up your memories.  When you're as far as you're going to get for the moment... tell us what you've found! Where to Look For Old Photos If you're like most people, you've probably stored your photos in all kinds of different places over the years. Here's a not-at-allcomprehensive-but-hopefully-inspirational list of places to look: Your phone's built-in photos app Your old phone's built-in photos app Photo apps on your laptop/PC Drive/ Desktop Folders on your laptop/PC  External harddrive CDs/DVDs USBs Old cameras Email Text messages (these can take up a surprising amount of space!) Facebook Instagram Picasa PhotoBucket SnapFish ShutterFly Flickr DropBox Google Drive Google + Box Google Photo iCloud  Microsoft OneDrive Image Shack SmugMug EverNote ShoeBox Imgur  Got more? Comment here, tell us on Twitter or Facebook, or email to notetoselfradio@wnyc.org.  Subscribe to Note to Self on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, I Heart Radio, or anywhere else using our RSS feed.