Crappy to Happy

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Healing Trauma using MDMA with Rebecca Huntley Dec 11, 2024

This week, Cass talks with author and social researcher, Rebecca Huntley, who shares her experience of childhood trauma, traditional therapy, and how she ultimately found herself seeking MDMA therapy from an underground healer. The conversation delves into her experiences with MDMA therapy, the profound emotional shift she experienced and how as a result, for the first time, she felt safe in her body. Cass and Rebecca discuss the future of MDMA therapy in Australia as it is now an authorised treatment for PTSD, emphasising the need for proper support and preparation for those considering this therapeutic approach.

Rebecca's book, "Sassafras" is out now.

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How to stop being a people pleaser Dec 05, 2024

In this episode, Cass discusses the challenges of people pleasing, especially during the holiday season. She explores the roots of this behaviour, including childhood experiences, personality traits, and societal expectations. Cass emphasises the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and recognising when helping others compromises your own well-being. She encourages listeners to prioritise their needs and to be honest in their relationships, asserting that saying no is not selfish but rather a necessary step towards authenticity and emotional health.

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Hope and Resilience with Lisa Messenger & Sarah Megginson Nov 25, 2024

This week, Cass is joined by Lisa Messenger and Sarah Megginson, two colleagues and friends whose lives were changed forever when Sarah offered to be a gestational surrogate for Lisa. In this episode, we discuss Lisa's gruelling six-years and 16 rounds of IVF, and the significant financial, physical, and emotional toll of infertility. The episode delves into the legal and emotional complexities of surrogacy in Australia, the vital role of hope and resilience, and the deepening of Lisa and Sarah's friendship through this profound experience. Both women stress the importance of asking for help, the power of connection, and the broader applicability of their story to anyone facing adversity.

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Let's Talk about Grief with Imogen Carn Oct 30, 2024

Imogen shares her experience of losing her mum in tragic circumstances, and the profound impact it had on her, and how co-creating the 'Good Mourning' podcast and community with her friend, Sally Douglas quite literally saved her life. In this conversation, Imogen shares what she has learned about grief from her own experience, including all the things no-one tells you, and how to support someone who has lost someone they love.

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How well do you cope with uncertainty? Oct 24, 2024

Cass responds to a listener question about how to live with uncertainty. She discusses the psychological concept of 'Intolerance of Uncertainty', its impact on mental health, particularly anxiety and worry, and explains how worry serves as a mental behaviour that provides an illusion of control but ultimately detracts from present joy. Cass emphasises the importance of understanding the physiological aspects of anxiety and offers practical strategies for managing uncertainty and worry, including mindfulness, breathing techniques, and cognitive tools.

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Your Brain on Dopamine with Dr Anastasia Hronis Sep 30, 2024

This week, Cass and Dr Anastasia Hronis delve into the complexities of dopamine, its role in pleasure and motivation, and how modern conveniences can lead to excessive dopamine activation. Anastasia is the author of 'The Dopamine Brain' and she's here to assure you that you do not need a "Dopamine Detox". Instead, she discusses the importance of finding balance between hedonic and eudaimonic pleasures, the significance of identifying personal values, and practical strategies for managing dopamine-driven behaviours. The conversation emphasises the need for meaningful alternatives to quick dopamine hits and highlights the benefits of music, movement, and social connections in enhancing well-being.

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Full commitment but no attachment Sep 19, 2024

Cass explores the concept of being fully committed to goals while remaining unattached to the outcomes. She discusses the balance between giving your all and not letting the results define your self-worth. Through examples and personal insights, Cass emphasises the importance of understanding commitment, non-attachment, and the role of personal values in achieving true fulfilment. The conversation also touches on spiritual concepts of ego and essence, encouraging listeners to find peace in their journey towards their goals.and

Takeaways

It's possible to want something deeply while not needing it for your self-worth.
Your character and values should define you, not your achievements or failures.
Understanding what you can control helps in managing expectations and reducing anxiety.
Surrendering control can lead to greater peace and acceptance of outcomes.
Ego often leads to attachment and competition, while essence connects us to a greater purpose.
Finding joy in the journey can paradoxically lead to greater success.

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How to reset your nervous system with Jessica Maguire Sep 10, 2024

Cass talks with Jessica McGuire, a physiotherapist and author of The Nervous System Reset, about the importance of the nervous system in physical and emotional health. Jessica explains the role of the vagus nerve in regulating our emotions, balancing our physical health, and facilitating social interactions. She explains the different states of the nervous system and provides strategies for regulating a dysregulated nervous system.

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Do you have an "Upper Limit Problem"? Sep 02, 2024

In this solo episode, Cass discusses the concept of upper limit problems as described in the book 'The Big Leap' by Gay Hendricks. Upper limit problems refer to self-imposed limitations that prevent individuals from achieving greater success, happiness, and fulfillment. Cass explores the four core beliefs that contribute to upper limit problems. She also highlights the importance of expanding one's capacity for feeling good and offers strategies for overcoming upper limit problems.

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Friendship Green Flags: How to have (and BE) a better friend. Aug 19, 2024

In this solo episode of Crappy to Happy, Cass discusses the importance of quality friendships and what makes them thrive. She highlights three key ingredients of high-quality friendships: consistency, positivity, and vulnerability. Cass emphasises the need for regular contact, positive interactions, and the ability to share personal and intimate experiences.

She encourages listeners to assess their own friendships and take responsibility for their contribution to the relationship. Cass also emphasises the importance of opening our circles and making an effort to connect with new people. She concludes by sharing her own plan to reach out and invite someone new to an event.

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Rewriting Your Story: The Power of Narrative Identity Aug 09, 2024

In this solo episode, Cass explores the concept of narrative identity theory and how the stories we tell ourselves about our lives shape our sense of self and well-being. She discusses the importance of personal agency, belonging, redemption, meaning-making, and coherence in our life stories.

Cass emphasises the power of reframing our narratives to focus on growth, learning, and positive outcomes rather than solely on suffering and struggle. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own narrative identities and consider how they can reshape their stories to enhance their psychological well-being.

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How to cultivate unshakeable self-confidence Jul 30, 2024

In this episode, Cass recaps what she covered in her live online workshop, "How to Cultivate Unshakeable Self-Confidence".

She outlines the key difference between self-doubt and the imposter experience, which runs much deeper, and the importance of having tools and strategies which address both.

She shares her views on the limitations of 'mindset' strategies for cultivating confidence and why emotional work, somatic (body based) tools, and strategies to mine your unconscious beliefs are all necessary for a lasting transformation. She takes you through an exercise to heal old childhood wounds that might be contributing to your feelings of unworthiness.

Cass' signature program, "Beyond Confident" is now open for enrolment and there is an earlybird offer available until 1 August, 2024.

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Why you self-sabotage: Competing Commitments Jul 18, 2024

In this solo episode, Cass shares one of the common reasons people struggle to make progress on the things they say that want to achieve. "Competing commitments", sometimes called competing desires or conflicting values, are the (often unconscious) desires that run counter to your stated goal, and cause you to spin your wheels or sabotage your progress.

When you uncover your competing commitments, you're in a position to examine the truth of your assumptions and resolve the inner conflict that's been hindering your progress.

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Motherhood & Mental Illness with Ariane Beeston Jul 04, 2024

Cass talks with fellow psychologist, Ariane Beeston about Ariane's experience of severe postpartum depression and psychosis. They discuss the feelings of failure that can prevent new mothers from asking for help, the lack of support available for mums beyond their babys' infancy, and the added shame of being a mental health professional experiencing mental illness.

Ariane speaks candidly about how she was able to fool people into believing she was fine even when she wasn't, what it was like being admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility, and what ultimately helped her to heal and recover.

*original version of this ep had overlapping audio through the last 5 minutes. This has been fixed. Apologies!

Her book, "Because I'm Not Myself, You See" is out now in all bookstores.

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Setting Goals: What do you want and WHY do you want it? Jun 27, 2024

In this solo episode, Cass discusses the importance of goal-setting, but understanding why you want the things you want when you're aspiring to achieve or create something in your life. She talks about the trap of attaching your happiness to a goal or outcome, and offers some tips for how you can overcome that.

Cass also discusses the concept of "memetic desire", which is when social trends influence your goals, causing you to aspire to things that aren't aligned with your authentic desires or values, potentially leading to dissatisfaction, negative comparison and feeling behind in life.

If you're thinking about what you want to achieve in the second half of 2024, be sure to give this ep a listen.

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What it's like being a Neurodiverse Woman with Monique Mitchelson Jun 18, 2024

Cass chats with Monique Mitchelson, a clinical psychologist and host of The Neurodivergent Woman podcast, about neurodiversity in women, specifically autism and ADHD. Monique shares that neurodivergence is often under-diagnosed, especially in girls and that many women are doing life in 'hard mode' when they don't have an accurate diagnosis.

Monique shares some of the masking and compensatory strategies that neurodivergent individuals often use to navigate a neurotypical world.

The conversation explores the challenges in receiving a diagnosis and accessing appropriate support. It delves into the social model of disability and the importance of creating an inclusive and accessible society for neurodivergent individuals. The high prevalence of co-occurring mental health conditions and physical health issues is discussed, along with the need for appropriate support and understanding.

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Why I'm giving up drinking (again) Jun 12, 2024

In this solo ep, Cass shares her decision to take an extended break from alcohol after quitting drinking for (almost) two years in 2020 and then taking it up again in 2022.

She highlights all the best things she experienced during two years of being alcohol-free, as a way to remind herself of the benefits to be gained from staying sober, and as motivation to anyone else who might be toying with the idea of giving up their evening glass of wine, but is worried about how they'd cope without it.

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The new weight loss drugs: Magic solution or magical illusion? with Johann Hari Jun 03, 2024

Johann Hari began taking Ozempic in 2023, and subsequently spent 12 months traveling the world talking to experts about every aspect of the obesity crisis and the new weight loss medications which offer a solution to the millions of people who struggle to lose weight on their own.

In his book, "Magic Pill", he details the extraordinary benefits of these new medications, as well as outlining 12 disturbing risks which we, as individuals and as a society need to be aware of because, like it or not, these drugs are here to stay.

Johann discusses with Cass the damaging stigma around obesity, the problem with the 'willpower' argument when it comes to weight-loss, and the real cause of the problem which is a faulty food system. They talk about the body positive movement and the need to reduce weight stigma while also acknowledging health risks of obesity, the need for much stricter controls around access, and the risk of an increase in eating disorders.

Johann shares his own internal conflict about taking Ozempic, and some of the factors each individual must weigh up when making the personal decision about whether to take it or not.

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How to stop second guessing yourself May 27, 2024

In this solo episode, Cass discusses the fear of making the wrong decision and the desire for certainty. Cass emphasises the importance of taking action as a way of gaining clarity, as well as the importance of getting comfortable with uncertainty. She also explores the role of the body in decision-making and suggests practicing feeling into what feels right or wrong. Cass encourages listeners to trust themselves and know that they will be okay regardless of the decision they make.

Takeaways

Fear of making the wrong decision often leads to analysis paralysis and indecision.
Taking action, even if it's not the perfect decision, can provide clarity and feedback.
Getting comfortable with uncertainty and accepting that there is no guarantee of making the right decision is key.
Cultivating a sense of safety and trust within oneself is crucial for confident decision-making.
Listening to the body and practicing feeling into what feels right or wrong can help in decision-making.

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The Healing Power of Breathwork with Samantha Skelly May 01, 2024

This week Cass chats with Samantha Skelly, founder and CEO of Pause Breathwork about the power of the breath to reduce stress and anxiety, heal your body, create clarity in your mind and connect with your intuition. Samantha shares her own story of going from skeptic to devoted student of breathwork, to eventually realising her mission to bring breathwork to a wider community.

She's achieving this via the Pause Breathwork App (available for iOS and Android) and the creation of her 6-month long Breathwork Facilitator training.

Find out more about the Pause App and the Pause Breathwork facilitator training at:

www.pausebreathwork.com

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www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly

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www.therapistuncensored.com

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The Key to Successful Relationships with Dr Ann Kelley Apr 15, 2024

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

Ann introduces the Modern Attachment Regulation Spectrum, helpfully using colours to represent different states of arousal: red for hyperarousal, blue for hypoarousal, and green for secure relating. She shares how our nervous system naturally responds to threats and connection, emphasising the need for self-awareness and compassion in order to create happy, healthy relationships in every area of our lives. She provides practical strategies for warming up or cooling down our nervous system and emphasises the relevance of this in every area of life: friendships, intimate relationships, parenting, work relationships, and the broader community.

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Dealing with body dissatisfaction during pregnancy Apr 08, 2024

Cass responds to a listener who is experiencing body dissatisfaction during pregnancy. She highlights that while this is relatively common, it can be a concern if it contributes to poor maternal mental or physical health. She shares strategies for managing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings about your changing body and the importance of women feeling free to share their experience of any aspect of pregnancy or parenthood without guilt. Importantly, Cass highlights some of the signs of 'Pregorexia' (disordered eating during pregnancy) and notes that professional help may sometimes be indicated.

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A Thousand Wasted Sundays with Victoria Vanstone Apr 01, 2024

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

Vic has recently published her first book, "A Thousand Wasted Sundays" and shares how she felt she never had a choice but to drink alcohol, but after becoming a parent, she realised her social, binge drinking was taking more from her than it was giving.

Vic's message is that you don't have to hit 'rock bottom' to question your relationship with alcohol. Better still, there are plenty of good times still to be had. She realises her habit was fueled by people pleasing and a lack of self-care, and she hopes her message will enable other women to see that they also have a choice when it comes to drinking.

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How to deal with people letting you down Mar 20, 2024

Cass answers a listener question about what to do when you feel disappointed by people in your life. She shares ideas about how to manage your expectations, how to take responsibility for your own part in the situation, and how to heal from painful feelings of disappointment. Our social connections are the single most important factor contributing to happiness and wellbeing so it's critical we have strategies for communicating our expectations and what to do when they aren't met.

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The Power of Two Minute Moves with Lizzie Williamson Mar 07, 2024

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

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How to embody self-confidence Feb 29, 2024

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

She also explains that self-criticism can perpetuate imposter syndrome by keeping you stuck in a threat response, and the importance of self-acceptance and forgiveness, allowing you to return to a state of emotional safety.

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What Autism can teach us with Jodi Rodgers Feb 21, 2024

Cass chats with Jodie Rogers, a counsellor, sexologist and the relationship coach featured in the hit series, "Love on the Spectrum". Jodi shares her journey of working with people with disabilities and the importance of access to sexuality education and relationship counselling. She discusses the challenges faced by autistic individuals in developing relationships particularly around trust and vulnerability. Jodie emphasises the shift in our understanding of neurodiversity, the evolution of language and identity and the power of storytelling in her brand new book, "Unique: What Autism can teach us about difference, connection and belonging".

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What Buddhism can teach us about happiness Feb 15, 2024

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

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Cracking the Code on Relationships with Dr Sue Johnson Feb 08, 2024

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

Sue also discusses the importance of individuals practicing EFT on their own and the importance of addressing attachment issues. She highlights the challenges faced by clients with limited emotional vocabulary and the role of therapists in helping them understand and validate their feelings.

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How change happens Feb 01, 2024

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

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

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Buying Happiness with Kate Campbell Jan 24, 2024

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

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

Happiness can't be bottled, but taking control of your finances and thinking more deeply about how you allocate your resources will do a long way to increasing your happiness.

Kate shares:

strategies for maximising happy with minimal investment
how to plan your 2024 to increase your chances of happiness
the importance of having conversations about money
why it's so important to audit your spending (of time and money) to ensure you're investing in what matters most

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Buying Happiness book

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What are the downsides of mindfulness meditation? Jan 18, 2024

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

Cass explores the difference between intensive meditation retreats and brief mindfulness interventions, emphasising the need for properly trained teachers and the importance of finding safety in the practice.

Link to Episode with Loving Kindness Meditation

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The Health Habit with Dr Amantha Imber Jan 04, 2024

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

Covering everything from sleep to exercise and nutrition, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to know the minimum required dose that will yield maximum results!

Highlights:

Why you're giving yourself 'jet-lag' every time you sleep in
The 40 second exercise hack that will change your life
The impact of 'Hyper Palatable Foods' on your weight loss efforts
Identifying Barriers to Change
Using Streak Boards & Temptation Bundling for Motivation

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A happy alternative to New Year's Resolutions. Dec 29, 2023

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

Takeaways:

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

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Addicted to Drama with Dr Scott Lyons Dec 20, 2023

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

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Discovering your Best Possible Self Dec 14, 2023

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

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

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A Touch of the Madness with Larry Kasanoff Dec 05, 2023

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

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

Key Takeaways:

Never let go of an idea that you believe in. Persistence and determination are key to success.

Trust your creative instincts and don't be afraid to pursue your passions.

Practice mindfulness and be still to tap into your inner wisdom and make better decisions.

Embrace playfulness and have fun in the creative process. Don't be afraid to take risks and think outside the box.

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Book: A Touch of The Madness

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3 Mindful Minutes: Savouring Dec 03, 2023

Finding ways to plumb the joy out of positive experiences can help to build resilience when things aren't going well.

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Understanding Learned Helplessness & How to Overcome It Nov 30, 2023

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

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3 Mindful Minutes: Essentialism Nov 26, 2023

Discover the simple but profound concept of Essentialism to reduce stress, cultivate mastery, deepen relationships and live a life of meaning.

Discern what is absolutely essential, then eliminate everything that is not, so you can make the highest possible contribution towards the things that really matter.

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Cleaning your trauma with Yemi Penn Nov 22, 2023

Cass talks to Yemi Penn about her experience growing up in London and Nigeria, and her decision to 'run away' to Sydney on the other side of the world.

Yemi shares the moment she realised she was in danger of transferring her trauma to her own children and how that led to her making it her mission in life to clean her own trauma and help others to do the same.

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3 Mindful Minutes: Practising Mudita Nov 19, 2023

In this week's 3 Mindful Minutes, Cass shares the ancient Buddhist practice of 'Mudita', which loosely translates to 'sympathetic joy'.

Mudita means being happy for other people's happiness.

Tune in to hear how it can profoundly improve your mood, strengthen your relationships and help you to remember the interconnectedness of all things.

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3 Mindful Minutes: The 3-minute breathing space Oct 31, 2023

Learn the art of the three minute breathing space to centre yourself emotionally.

In these short-casts, Cass Dunn, Clinical Psychologist & Mindfulness Meditation teacher gives you tips and advice on how to feel a little less crappy and a little more happy in just 3 minutes.

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3 Mindful Minutes: Living with integrity Oct 24, 2023

Learn to live with integrity.

In these short-casts, Cass Dunn, Clinical Psychologist & Mindfulness Meditation teacher gives you tips and advice on how to feel a little less crappy and a little more happy in just 3 minutes.

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Outgroups, "Othering" and a healing meditation Oct 18, 2023

At a time when the world feels more divided than ever, Cass shares the psychology of 'othering' and the biases that cause humans to turn on each other. She invites you to practice one of her favourite meditations known to increase compassion, reduce bias towards others, lower stress and promote healing.

(Meditation starts around 17:05)

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Hard Truths about Self-Loss with Sara Kuburic Oct 09, 2023

Cass talks with existential therapist, Dr Sara Kuburic aka "The Millennial Therapist" about what it means to lose your Self and why it's so important to do the work of re-connecting with your true Self.

Cass and Sara discuss:

What self-loss is and how it happens
The difference between inauthenticity and self-loss
How we lose ourselves in relationships and when NOT to compromise
The role of habits in shaping our identity
Why we need to take individual responsibility for the life we have created regardless of our personal history

www.sara-kuburic.com

Book: It's On Me

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What's your personal brand? Oct 04, 2023

What can people expect from their interactions with you, professionally or personally? You don't have to be an influencer or entrepreneur to have a personal brand.

This week, Cass discusses how to be intentional about the image you project, the values you represent, the consistency of your actions and how all this makes people feel when they think of you.

And if you're not happy with how you're perceived, the good news is you can start right now in being more intentional about crafting your brand.

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Beating Burnout with Amelia Nagoski Sep 26, 2023

Cass sits down with Amelia Nagoski, who co-authored (with her identical twin sister, Emily Nagoski) the NYT bestselling book, "Burnout: The Secret to Solving Your Stress Cycle".

Amelia shares that it is not just being a woman trying to meet society's "unmeetable expectations" that is a primary cause of burnout, but falling anywhere outside of what the mainstream considers to be the 'norm' in terms of race, sex, gender, appearance or ability. Listen to hear about:

Human Giver Syndrome and why it's a fundamental cause of burnout
The Headwinds/Tailwinds metaphor that perfectly describes why we're blind to our own privilege
What you can do immediately to solve your stress cycle and prevent burnout

Buy "Burnout" on Booktopia

Buy the Burnout workbook on Booktopia

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Russell Brand, Conspiracy Theories and Cognitive Biases Sep 19, 2023

Why do we believe the things we do? Why do we struggle to believe 'nice' people can do bad things? What leads someone to believe conspiracy theories?

In light of the accusations made against Russell Brand this week and his assertion that this is a plot by mainstream media to silence him, I'm unpacking the cognitive biases that influence people's willingness to believe certain information, the psychological needs we seek to satisfy by believing conspiracy theories and why it's so hard to change your beliefs once they're fixed.

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The Queen of Clean with Chantel Mila Sep 11, 2023

Chantel Mila began sharing ideas for creating 'pockets of peace' in your home during pandemic lockdowns. Just three years later, her eco-friendly home cleaning and styling videos have attracted an audience of millions worldwide. She's just launched her own product line called 'Mama Mila Home' and published her first book.

In this episode, Chantel tells the story of her success and shares some of her most popular tips for how to turn your home into a sanctuary.

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What do you do for fun? Sep 05, 2023

We all know how important play is for children, but it's just as important for grown-ups! In the busyness of life, we consider hobbies to be trivial and time-wasting, and can find ourselves being weighed down by responsibility and losing our connection to what brings us joy.

In this episode, Cass explains the benefits of prioritising play, how playfulness is as much an attitude as an activity, and shares some ideas that might help you reconnect with your own sense of fun and inspire you to make more time for things that bring you joy.

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The human capacity for cruelty with Dr Gwen Adshead Aug 29, 2023

Cass sits down with Dr Gwen Adshead, one of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrists who has spent 30 years providing therapy to violent criminals including killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and those who are normally labelled as 'monsters'.

Gwen discusses the role of early childhood trauma in later violent crime, the devastating consequences of cutting funding to public mental health services, and she makes a compelling case that in the right circumstances, we all have within us the capacity for acts of cruelty.

Book: "The Devil You Know: Stories of human cruelty and compassion". Order it HERE

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The Rise of Parasocial Relationships Aug 24, 2023

This week, Cass is talking about Parasocial Relationships; that is the one-sided relationship between a media figure and a fan. She discusses how even 'micro-influencers' can be the object of parasocial relationships and how social media has fuelled the intensity of those connections. Are they all bad though? Let's look at the benefits of parasocial interactions for both the public figure and the fan.

You can download the Celebrity Attitude Scale HERE.

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Pub Choir Goes Global with Astrid Jorgensen Aug 15, 2023

This week, Cass sits down with Astrid Jorgensen, founder and Director of the iconic Pub Choir. Astrid shares the story of how pub choir got started, the tipping point when pub choir became a global sensation, and the surprising and inspiring lessons she learned from pivoting to ‘Couch Choir’ during covid lockdowns.

Tickets to Pub Choir’s shows in Australia, the UK and the USA are available at pubchoir.com.au

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Big announcement: I'm flying solo! Aug 07, 2023

Cass is back from holidays and celebrating six years of Crappy to Happy! This week she’s got important news to share about the future direction of the show.

Tune in to hear what’s happening with Crappy to Happy, why things might sound a little different going forward and have your say on what you’d like to hear in future episodes.

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Bouncing forward in business, body and motherhood with Tiff Hall Jul 31, 2023

It's a full circle moment on Crappy to Happy as Tiff Hall returns to join Cass behind the mic. This time, not as a cohost but as guest, to reflect on the last few years of challenges: including bouncing forward post babies, business diversification and a changing relationship to her body.

If you've not met Tiff before she's one of Australia's most trusted health and fitness experts. She's a personal trainer, author, journalist and best known for her television appearances on Gladiators, and The Biggest Loser Australia.

In this conversation you can expect to hear:

the regrets Tiff has from her days of her 'smash and bash' approach to fitness
the pressure she felt to 'bounce back' to her pre-baby body
her struggles of being a female founder in a predominately male dominated industry
how she has become more realistic and gentle with her expectations of herself in motherhood

Check out Tiff's fabulous online fitness and wellness program: TXO. You can find it here. Use the code TANYA99 to get full access to TXO for just $99 for a full year access. That's where you will also find her fabulous supplements and active wear. Check out on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. And you can listen to her new podcast, Bounce Forward, in all the usual places.

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The Karma of Success with Liz Tran Jul 24, 2023

Before starting her executive coaching company for CEO's and Founders, 'Reset', Liz Tran spent a decade in tech, most recently as the only female executive at a top venture capital firm. For most of her career, Liz Tran was sure that if people knew about her spiritual practices, they would never respect her as a business person. She worked in a world where numbers and spreadsheets were everything, so how could she admit that she believed in scientifically indefensible forces like the Tarot or feng shui or Reiki?

Liz is the host of the Reset with Liz Tran podcast and her new book, 'The Karma of Success' has just been released. And in this episode you can expect to hear:

How suffering doesn't equal success and how accessing ideas that flow easily through you can lead to better results
How to care for the three treasures of the body: physical body, energy, and intuition
Why some Founders succeed past the seed stage and others don't

If you'd like to learn more about Liz, check out her website, or her personal instagram here. The Reset instagram can be found here. Listen and subscribe to Liz's podcast, Reset with Liz Tran here. And, if you're in the UK or US you can get yourself a paperback version of Liz's new book 'The Karma of Success' here. If you're in Australia, you can read the book on Kindle or listen on Audible, but paperback is a few months away.

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Challenging toxic wellness culture and gender rules with Steph Claire Smith Jul 17, 2023

Steph Claire Smith is a model, a business owner, author, podcast host, and she is a wife and mum to two-year-old Harvey. Together with her best friend Laura Henshaw, Steph co-founded KIC (formerly known as Keep It Cleaner): a wellness app with a mission to kick toxic wellness rules out the window.

Today, Steph joins Cass to talk unpack:

where KIC all began
why this mission matters so much to her
the gender bias she experiences as a founder and also the primary breadwinner in her family
and the big plans that she and Laura have for the future of KIC.

Steph has also generously offered you all a free months access to the KIC app (which includes over 1000+ workouts, recipes, meditations and more). To take advantage of this offer, go to kicapp.com. Select the monthly option and use the discount code KIC1MONTH to get your one month free access. (Note: You need to register on the website, not the app, to use the discount code)

Connect with Steph on instagram and listen to KIC POD in the LiSTNR app, or your podcast app of choice.

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Baby Brain: is it real? with Dr Sarah McKay Jul 10, 2023

Around 85% of women will become a mother and most agree that pregnancy and parenthood are experiences that profoundly change us physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. Sadly though, mothers, minds and brains are mostly absent from popular pregnancy books and social media posts unless of course there is a discussion about what can go terribly wrong: baby blues, postnatal depression and of course the dreaded baby brain.

Today, Dr. Sarah joins Cass to chat about the upside of pregnancy and parenting on your brain. And research is very clear... Having a baby improves a mother's memory. It makes her smarter, more empathetic, intuitive, and socially savvy.

Dr. Sarah McKay is an Oxford University educated neuroscientist. She is one of Australia's most well-known brain science commentators and authors. She wrote The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness, and recently she has turned her attention to baby brain. Her latest book is called Baby Brain, the Surprising Neuroscience of How Pregnancy and Motherhood Sculpt Our Brains and Change Our Minds for the Better.

In this episode we explore:

the amazing neurological shifts that happen when we care for babies
how mental load and emotional labor of motherhood can impact attention and memory abilities
the importance of considering women's health in medical research and the surge of interest in the neurobiology of pregnancy and menopause.

You can get yourself a copy of Dr Sarah McKay's books here. Follow her on instagram here.

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Understanding Narcissism: the distinction between Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism Jul 03, 2023

These days it seems like everyone is a Narcissist. The term 'narcissism' is a bit of a buzzword that is used to describe anyone who comes across as a little self absorbed, or 'full of themselves', but is that true? Is everyone a narcissist? And what is the distinction between a narcissist and the rest of us?

In this episode, Cass breaks down:

the DSM criteria for a diagnosis of Narcissism and how it is outdated
the different presentations of Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism (or overt and covert narcissism)
when a personality trait becomes a personality disorder
how to spot a Grandiose or Vulnerable Narcissist in your life and what do do about it

If you're interested in this topic, check out this episode with W. Keith Campbell here.

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Tiny traumas with Dr Meg Arroll Jun 26, 2023

Not all of us have experienced huge childhood trauma. We’ve not been neglected, or physically, emotionally, or sexually abused in our formative years, and even today, there may not be anything inherently wrong with our life. You likely have a roof over your heads, food in your belly, an incoming coming in; for which you feel like you should be grateful for... Yet there’s still a sense of not being entirely happy, feeling empty or anxious in some ways, and not feeling enough.

If this is you, and even if it’s not, you are going to love today’s guest, Dr Meg Arroll. Meg is a Chartered psychologist in the UK, scientist and author of Tiny Traumas and in this episode they explore:

what is the difference between 'big T' and 'little T' trauma?
examples of what a 'Tiny T' trauma can look like
the cumulative effects of 'Tiny T' trauma and how they impact health outcomes
the Triple A model and how it can help us with emotional eating

If you loved this episode, go back into the back catalogue to listen to Cass chat with Sarah Woodhouse here.

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The evolution of therapy Jun 19, 2023

As promised, this week Cass gives us a little history lessons in modern psychology and the evolution of therapy over the last 30-40 years. We've certainly come a long way since the days of reward or punishment. But what are the modern approaches and how has therapy evolved throughout recent decades?

Cass explains what Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), are and how these approaches fit within modern advances in neuroscience and nervous system regulation. She also explores the role of mindfulness and meditation, and the role of somatic therapies (like EFT, and EMDR), breathwork and yoga.

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Is it all in the stars with Debra Silverman Jun 12, 2023

Debra Silverman holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology, and has more than four decades of experience as an astrologer and psychotherapist.

Over the past 40 years of professional experience and private practice, she has specialised in helping thousands of individuals achieve emotional health and wisdom based on their unique personality and the four elements: water, air earth, and fire

Her knowledge of the stars and planetary interactions has piqued the interest of creatives and leaders, young and old. From actor Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies) to Sting, Debra has provided relationship advice and healing through her unique methodology.

Through her online school, more than 4,000 people have studied Silverman’s astrology method to uncover their emotional wisdom and answer the call to help planet Earth. Silverman is also the author of “The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition”.

In this conversations, Cass and Debra explore:

how and why Debra got into Astrology
some of the key elements of Cass' chart that make podcast host a perfect fit
the significance of the elements (earth, fire, wind and water) in astrology
and the optimism astrology can provide as we move through a climate crisis

If you'd like some insights into your own astrology chart, check this free offer from Debra out. If you'd like to connect with Debra Silverman you'll find her on instagram here. You can grab a copy of her latest book, The Missing Element here. Learn more about Debra Silverman Astrology on her website.

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How to shop for a psych Jun 05, 2023

Cass gets a lot of questions about accessing psychology services within Australia. It's not the most linear or straightforward of processes, between Medicare rebates, GP visits, and mental health plans... it can be quite confusing accessing the mental health services we need. Let alone knowing how do you find someone who is a good fit for you?

So in this solo episode Cass answers all of these questions and more.

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Creating more time with Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst May 29, 2023

Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author and host of the podcast, The Melissa Ambrosini Show. Named a 'self-help guru' by Elle Magazine, Melissa is on a mission to inspire women to create the most exciting and meaningful life possible. Her latest book, Time Magic, was co-authored with her singer, songwriting, film producing, former Sneaky Sound System member, husband: Nick Broadhurst.

And with all the success these two have, on top of parenting an active toddler, we are going to catch up with Melissa and Nick to find out how we can reclaim and redistribute our time so we can focus on what really matters.

Follow Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst on instagram. And grab a copy of their latest book, Time Magic here: https://www.timemagic.me/

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Is ADHD in adults a big old con? May 22, 2023

ADHD, especially in adult women, has been a hot topic on social media of late... with questions being raised around its diagnosis being a current trend. Even more so, since the BBC Panorama program, released an expose on private clinics in the UK, misdiagnosing ADHD.

So what is all the fuss about?

This week, after watching the documentary, Cass weighs in with her thoughts on why there's been an increase in ADHD diagnosis in recent years, and pulls apart the various holes in the BBC exposé (and there are some BIG ones).

If you loved this, definitely head into the back catalogue to hear Candin Phillips and Cass discuss why there's been an increase in adult women being diagnosed with ADHD in greater detail.

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Debunking modern witchcraft and other new age practices with Don Martin May 15, 2023

The past few years there’s been a focus on individuals, being called to start to recognise and unpack our privilege, and look at behaviours or actions that might be harmful to others. The new age world has come under fire for things like cultural appropriation, toxic positivity and victim blaming. But is it all bad?

Does that mean we need to walk away from these new age spiritual practices altogether? Or is there a way we can do them that is in integrity and causes no harm?

Today, we are joined by the incredible Don Martin. Don is the host of the Head on Fire podcast, and author of the book The Dabblers Guide to Witchcraft - a book that I’m really loving right now.

He’s also published two collections of poetry - the first is called The Playground and the most recent is called while i wait to be a god again

Don is here to do a big debunking of modern witchcraft and share with us how to create spiritual practices and rituals that work for us, and cause no harm.

To connect with Don check out his instagram, tiktok and podcast.

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Why is everyone on the internet so mean? May 08, 2023

Lately, there's been a noticeable increase in people behaving badly on the internet, so this week Cass asks the very valid question,'Why are people on the internet so mean?'.

Cass explores the history of this phenomenon, where it began, how it's evolving, what are the contributing factors, and how we, as individuals and communities, can better cope and change things.

If you found this episode fascinating, check out these episodes in our back catalogue"

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Creating healthy digital boundaries with Dr Kristy Goodwin May 01, 2023

Today, Cass is joined by Dr Kristy Goodwin. Dr Kristy is a Digital wellbeing & productivity researcher, consultant, speaker and author. Her latest book is called Dear Digital, We Need to Talk. It’s a guilt free guide to taming your tech habits and thriving in a digital world.

There’s no doubt the pandemic has had some major impacts on our life as we know it, and perhaps none more profound than our reliance on digital to live, connect and work. This almost over reliance has left us with a pretty heavy 'digital hangover', as Kristy calls it.

In this episode Dr Kristy is here to share some really practical and very realistic strategies to take back control of technology use and avoid burnout.

You can grab a copy of Dr Kristy's book here and you'll find her on instagram here.

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Why do we compulsively shop and spend? Let's talk money and trauma Apr 24, 2023

In this episode, Cass Dunn answers another listener question. This time around the links between unhealthy spending habits and childhood trauma.

Why is it that sometimes when we find ourselves in times of stress, we hit the shops for a quick fix? Why do we do compulsively shop even though we know we shouldn't and we'll end up feeling guilt, shame or regret? And what are the links between your relationship with money, and self worth?

Remember, Cass is not offering personal psychological advice and you should always speak to a professional about your own personal circumstances and experience.

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Life in a religious cult and finding meaning with Debbie Haski-Leventhal Apr 17, 2023

Debbie Haski-Leventhal grew up inside a religious cult. She escaped at 18 years old, after experiencing a life of abuse, poverty and servitude, and wondered if she’d ever experience a life of purpose and meaning.

Debbie went on to become a Professor at Macquarie University, and a scholar of corporate social responsibility, responsible management education and volunteerism. Her latest book, Make it Meaningful, in which she shares her own, an other’s, stories exploring ideas of purpose, impact, values, and resilience.

And today we have a jam packed conversation about everything from her time in the religious cult, and how it ultimately led her to the meaningful and impactful work she does today. And.. what you can do to find more meaning in your life and work, without giving up your life or work.

You can check out Debbie’s latest book, Make it Meaningful: How to find purpose in life and work.

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Quitting: How to know when to hold and when to fold Apr 10, 2023

In this weeks episode, Clinical Psychologist, Cass Dunn breaks down everything 'quitting'. And answers the question: how do we know when to hold, or fold?

We hear, and are often sold, the idea that the only thing stopping us from success is that we give up too easily or early. But what if that isn't the case? What if some things just are never going to work and we are wasting our time hanging on - like the 90s poster of the cat clinging to dear life from the edge of the cliff.

Cass shares the 'sunk cost fallacy' and gives us a very practical criteria to help us reassess our goals and dreams, so we know when and why we should quit.

You can check out the book Cass references, 'Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away' by Annie Duke, here.

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Why diets don't work with Lyndi Cohen Apr 03, 2023

In this week’s episode Cass is joined by Lyndi Cohen - also known as the Nude Nutritionist. Lyndi is an anti diet dietitian, best selling author, and host of the ‘No Wellness Wankery’ podcast. Her latest book is Your Weight is Not The Problem… and that’s really the topic of our conversation today.

In a world that places so much emphasis on, particularly women’s physical body and being thin and beautiful, how can we move away from a diet, and weight, obsessed culture and into a place where we are happy with our body and improving our relationship with food.

Cass and Lyndi explore:

What is a diet and the rules we inherit and carry as souvenirs from a life of dieting and diet culture.
How to know if you’re on a diet or making a ‘lifestyle change’.
Ways to start changing your relationship with your body.

If you'd like to learn more about Lyndi and grab a copy of her amazing book, head to her website. And you can follow her on instagram here.

To find out more about Cass' programs and books head to cassdunn.com. And you can connect with Cass on Instagram and TikTok. Feel free to DM Cass if there's a topic you'd like her to explore.

Cass' brand new Audible Original “The Imposter Solution: Five Steps to Ditch Self-Doubt and stop feeling like a fraud” is available worldwide on Audible and is included in the Audible Plus catalogue which means it’s FREE to download if you are an Audible subscriber. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial on Audible and listen right now!

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Why we procrastinate and what we can do about it Mar 27, 2023

Procrastination is a universal struggle. When we leave things up to the very last minute, or we delay things and make it a 'future you' problem, it adds stress and overwhelm to our lives. So knowing all this, why do we continue to procrastinate and what can we do about it?

This week we have another listener question. Why do we procrastinate? What does the science say, and what can we do about it?

Listen to Cass' latest audiobook, The Imposter Solution, on Audible here. And get on the waitlist for Beyond Confident here.

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Simple changes to make now to avoid dementia with Dr Ginni Mansberg Mar 20, 2023

Many of us have been touched in some way by dementia. Perhaps you've had Grandparents or parents affected by dementia, or you're worried about your own parents, or yourself.

In this conversation, Cass and Dr Ginni Mansberg explore some simple changes you can make now, in your 40s, 50s and 60s, to save your brain.

You can learn more about Dr Ginni at drginni.com.au

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Understanding schemas and schema therapy Mar 13, 2023

Have you heard about 'schemas' and 'schema therapy' but don't quite understand how it works?

Responding to a listener voicemail, I explain schema therapy and walk through the 18 maladaptive schemas to help you understand them and recognise them within yourself.

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Breaking free from self-limiting beliefs with Maria Thattil Mar 06, 2023

Maria Thattil was propelled into the spotlight when she was crowned Miss. Universe Australia in 2020. She then went on to place in the Top 10 of the International Competition in 2021. She was the third woman of colour to represent Australia in the pageants history. Maria is a fierce activist for social causes and uses her platform to champion social justice issues like mental health and gender equality.

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How you can reframe your thoughts to ease your imposter syndrome Feb 27, 2023

Do you often find yourself feeling like you've fluked your way to the success you've achieved? Do you feel like the rug may be pulled from under you at any time... that everyone is about to find out about the 'fraud' you really are?

'Imposter Syndrome' is an extremely common experience, particularly in women, where we are unable to attribute our success to our experience, skills and hard work, and believe we are imposters.

By reframing our thoughts and consciously being aware of how they can contribute to Imposter Syndrome, we can start to ease it and believe in ourselves.

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Embrace your inner perfectionist with Katherine Morgan-Schafler Feb 20, 2023

In this episode, Cass in joined by Katherine Morgan-Schafler, a psycho-therapist based in New York City. Katherine's work history includes being an onsite therapist at Google, but now focuses on working with ambitious and perfectionistic women. Katherine discusses the differences between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism, and the gendered nature of perfectionism.

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Understanding attachment styles Feb 13, 2023

Are you curious about how different styles of attachment are ingrained in us from when we are infants? Understanding different attachment styles that may be affecting your day to day life can help you heal and become stronger. In this episode, Cass explains the various styles of attachment, including anxious and avoidant styles, and the characteristics and meanings behind each one.

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Being 'Spiritually Loose' with Susan Pearse Feb 06, 2023

In this episode, Cass is joined by Susan Pearse, a best-selling author and leadership expert who developed Australia's first mindfulness based leadership program, which is now used around the world. Susan has spent two decades trying to find the secret to living a more fulfilling life, and through those experience, she's now written a "Spiritually Loose" manifesto as an antidote for the modern world.

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How to stop self-compassion turning into self-sabotage Jan 30, 2023

Have you noticed that you sometimes use self-kindness as a way of letting yourself get away with bad habits? It's tough to strike a balance between being kind and self-compassionate while also keep yourself accountable and achieving your goals. In this episode, I respond to a listener who is dealing with this exact issue, and offer ways for you to find this healthy balance.

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Why so many women are being diagnosed with ADHD with Candin Phillips Jan 23, 2023

In this episode, Cass is joined by Candin Phillips, licensed therapist and ADHD coach who runs "Humanity Hive," a community that aims to educate people about ADHD. Candin was achieving and performing in the world, but like many women, she did not realise she was dealing with this particular neuro-divergence, despite her professional qualifications. Candin discusses how we mischaracterise ADHD, particularly in women.

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How to prevent yourself from burning out Jan 16, 2023

Do you find yourself struggling from burnout after having too much on your plate? In this episode, I explain the concept of the 'exhaustion funnel' in psychology, and various steps you can take to help dispel stress that is built up in your body, and prevent burnout from occurring.

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How Alison Brahe Daddo found her self confidence Jan 09, 2023

In this episode, Cass is joined by Alison Brahe Daddo, a screenwriter, podcaster, teacher and former model who appeared regularly on the cover of Cosmopolitan, Dolly and Cleo magazines in the '90s. She's now written a book called 'Queen Menopause' which is a frank and compassionate companion to any woman experiencing menopause. Ali reflects on her career, her experience with sexual assault, and how mothering her daughters is a completely different ballgame to mothering her son.

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What to do instead of New Year's Resolutions Jan 02, 2023

Do you struggle to stick to the New Years Resolutions you set? You're not alone. In this episode, I explain why so many people can't seem to keep up with their new year goals, explain why certain goals are difficult to maintain and the kinds of goals you can set in the new year to help you succeed in self-growth and development

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Managing Emotional Eating with Tiff Hall Dec 26, 2022

One of the most common questions Cass receives is how to manage emotional eating. In this episode, Cass in joined by Tiff Hall to unpack the psychology behind emotional eating and how you can better manage this behaviour.

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How To Set Boundaries During The Holidays Dec 19, 2022

Do you find the Christmas Holiday period stressful and overwhelming? Do you struggle to set boundaries with your family during this time? In this episode, I explain why clear communication and boundary setting is the key to a happy and healthy Christmas with your family, and how setting expectations early can help avoid conflict.

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Discovering the meaning of masculinity with Rob 'Millsy' Mills Dec 12, 2022

In this episode, Cass is joined by Rob ‘Millsy’ Mills - an Australian actor and musician. Since appearing as a finalist on the very first season of Australian Idol, Millsy has really carved out a name for himself in the entertainment sphere. Millsy’ new book, ‘Putting on a Show” looks at what it means to be an average Aussie bloke, and how men exist in the modern world. Millsy speaks about how men process and communicate their emotions, understanding how toxic masculinity affects both men and women, and how men can start opening up in their day to day lives.

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Why adverse childhood experiences don't have to define your adulthood Dec 05, 2022

Are you worried that adversity that you faced in your childhood is negatively effecting your life as an adult? In this episode, I explain the science behind adverse childhood experiences and the detrimental effects they can have on us as we grow up, while also explaining how much positivity in our childhood can benefit us, and how we can learn to live with the things that may have happened to us.

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Standing up for your beliefs with Dami Im Nov 28, 2022

In this episode, Cass is joined by Dami Im, who captured all of our hearts when she won The X-Factor Australia in 2013. Dami began her singing career playing to grandmas in Korean churches before her life was forever changed when she entered a singing competition on television with no expectation of winning. Since then, she's released a string of hit albums and singles, and she became Eurovision royalty on 2016, when she earned the highest score ever achieved by an Australian entry with her smash hit 'Sound of Silence.' Behind the scenes, Dami's creative was being stifled by the very people that were supposed to be helping her. Her story is one of sacrifice, determination and faith.

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What is Toxic Positivity? and has it gone too far? Nov 21, 2022

Do you find that having an optimistic outlook and being grateful is now met with claims of 'toxic positivity'? In this episode, I explain why positivity doesn't have to be toxic, and how a having positive mindset and outlook on life is scientifically proven to have health benefits for you and your family, without invalidating difficult emotions, painful thoughts and feelings.

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Healing from developmental trauma with Rick Morton Nov 14, 2022

In this episode, Cass is joined by Rick Morton, an award winning journalist and author with an incredible story of trauma and survival. Rick shares his experience with generational trauma and how his experience in childhood shaped his adult life. He describes his pathway to healing and the different steps he took to help him begin his journey of recovery.

Content Warning: This episode does touch on the topic of sexual assault and contain some adult language, so if you have little ears around you might want to pop in earphones to listen. If it brings up anything for you, please reach out to lifeline for around the clock support 13 11 14

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Avoidance vs. Approach - Whats your style? Nov 07, 2022

Are you motivated by the pursuit of pleasure or the avoidance of pain?

In this episode I explain the difference between avoidance and approach style behavioural responses, what the implications are for each, and how you can apply this mindset to achieve your goals.

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Why you should start investing now with Victoria Devine Oct 31, 2022

In this episode, Cass is joined by Victoria Devine, a financial advisor and author helping people change their relationship with money.

Cass and Victoria discuss the practical ways you can make impactful changes to your finances, and feel more confident to start investing, how you can start investing with as little as 1 cent, and how to make the most out of your Superannuation.

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Epigenetics and how they affect you Oct 24, 2022

In this episode I explain the concept of Epigenetics, which is the 'nuture' in the nature v's nature debate. I'll explain how our the genes we inherit from our parents are not set in stone, meaning our behaviours and environment can cause changes essentially turning gene expression on or off.

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Ambiguous grief with Stephanie Sarazin Oct 17, 2022

After going through a divorce, Steph Sarazin discovered the unique pain of ‘ambiguous grief’ - when you grieve something or somebody who is still there, just not as you knew it. Steph has spoken to hundreds of people about their experience of ambiguous grief - from people whose partners went to jail, to loved ones with Alzheimer's, to addictions. In this chat she shared with me the unique qualities of ambiguous grief, how we can learn to acknowledge it better as a society, and why hope can sometimes be really hard.

Steph's book is called Soul Broken, and you can follow more of her work at https://stephaniesarazin.com/

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The three circles model of emotions Oct 10, 2022

In this episode I explain the three circles model of emotions by Paul Gilbert. This model is so useful for helping us see if our emotional systems are out of whack, and how we can get them in balance again.

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How to worry less with Brigid Delaney Oct 03, 2022

During the COVID-19 lockdowns of the past few years, Brigid Delaney went searching for ideas that might help us feel a bit better. She stumbled across Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy which is all about how not to sweat the small stuff and better appreciate our precious time on earth.

Brigid’s new book is called Reasons Not to Worry, and you can follow more of her work on twitter @BrigidWD.

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How to cope with change using Bridges' Transition Model Sep 26, 2022

In this episode I explain the three key stages of change, and why we so often feel stuck in the middle stage, otherwise known as 'no man's land'. I also share a fascinating psychological experiment on journalling, and what it can teach us about how to better cope with periods of big change in our lives.

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How teacher wellbeing impacts us all with Meg Durham Sep 19, 2022

Meg Durham is a former teacher who saw firsthand the devastating impacts of teacher burnout and exhaustion. She decided she had to do something about it, and has dedicated her professional life to improving the health and wellbeing of teachers. In this chat Meg takes us behind the curtain and explains why teachers are so burnt out, and what can be done about it.. There are lessons here relevant to everyone - whether you’re a teacher, a parent or just someone struggling with your own wellbeing.

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How to manage your emotions with the Window of Tolerance Sep 12, 2022

Introducing the first of many new solo episodes where I'll explain a psychological idea or experiment I think will help you feel happier, healthier and more fulfilled.

In this episode I explain Dr Dan Siegel's concept of the Window of Tolerance, which is an incredibly effective tool for better understanding and managing our emotions.

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Crappy to Happy is going weekly! Sep 05, 2022

Now that I've settled in London, I am very excited to be bringing you brand new episodes starting next Tuesday the 5th September.

And in big news, I'm going to be bringing you WEEKLY episodes every Tuesday morning.

Every second week will be a solo episode where I explain a fascinating psychological idea, tool or experiment that I think you'll love.

So make sure you're subscribed and I'll see you next Tuesday!

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The Confidence Coach - trust in relationships Aug 28, 2022

Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.

Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.

In this episode you’ll hear from Sam, who wants to know how to trust people when you've been hurt in the past.

If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.

If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident

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The Confidence Coach - body image Aug 21, 2022

Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.

Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.

In this episode you’ll hear from Kat, who want to feel more confident in her body.

If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.

If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident

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The Confidence Coach– returning to work Aug 14, 2022

Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.

Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.

In this episode you’ll hear from Jazz, who is struggling to feel confident returning to work after kids.

If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.

If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident

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The Confidence Coach - overcoming childhood bullying Aug 07, 2022

Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.

Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.

In this episode you’ll hear from Jason, who is struggling to overcome childhood bullying.

If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.

If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident

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The Confidence Coach - making friends Jul 31, 2022

Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.

Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.

In this episode you’ll hear from Abby, who is struggling to make friends as an adult.

If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.

If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident

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The Confidence Coach - confidence at work Jul 24, 2022

Cass is taking a break from regular Crappy to Happy episodes for the next six weeks while she relocates to London. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you her other podcast and labour of love, the Confidence Coach with Cass Dunn.

Each week you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Cass will talk you through the problem using a psychological framework, and share tips and tricks that will help anyone dealing with a similar situation.

In this episode you’ll hear from Ali, who is struggling with confidence at work.

If you’ve got a confidence issue you’d like help with, send a voice message on Instagram @cassdunn_xo or email it to confidencecoach@cassdunn.com.

If you struggle with self-confidence or you know that your imposter syndrome is holding you back, then check out Cass’s brand new online course and coaching program Beyond Confident at cassdunn.com/beyond-confident

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The science of narcissism with W. Keith Campbell Jul 10, 2022

Keith Campbell is one of the world’s experts in narcissism, and he’s here to help us understand and interact with all the narcissistic people in our lives. In this chat the psychology professor explains the actual definition of narcissism, the difference between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, how to spot narcissistic traits in others and what we can do to stop our kids becoming narcissistic, plus so much more.

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The New Science of Narcissism: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/narcissism-w-keith

The Narcissism Epidemic: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/narcissism-epidemic

When you love a man who loves himself: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/when-you-love-a-man

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Letting go with Hugh van Cuylenburg Jun 27, 2022

Hugh van Cuylenburg wants everyone to be happier, and he’s passionate about how practices like gratitude, empathy and mindfulness can help. Hugh is the founder of The Resilience Project, where he teaches positive mental health in schools and sports clubs around the country. In this chat Hugh explains the difficulties he had with his sister growing up, the struggles of getting schools to take mental health seriously and the personal crisis he had during lockdown.

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How mind wandering can boost your mood and creativity with Moshe Bar Jun 12, 2022

The positive impacts of mindfulness are undeniable, but neuroscientist Moshe Bar has discovered that there’s also a lot of benefits for its opposite.. Mind wandering. In this chat Moshe Bar explains how mind wandering has the power to improve your mood, boost creativity and help you solve problems.

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Build a Healthy Mindset with Nick Bracks May 29, 2022

Nick Bracks has struggled with low self-esteem and anxiety since he was a kid. His mental health struggles hit a low point when in 2007 he was in a drink driving car accident while his father Steve was the Premier of Victoria. Since then he’s been on a mission to improve his mental health, and has gone on to run multiple businesses and perform on shows like Dancing with the Stars and Neighbours. Nick has some amazing advice around self-worth, intuition and the value of exercise and meditation.

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Owning your power with Kemi Nekvapil May 15, 2022

Coach Kemi Nekvapil wants women to feel powerful. In this chat with Cass she talks about feeling powerless growing as a black child in white foster families, how she connects with her own power now as an adult, plus she unpacks her POWER acronym: Presence, Ownership, Wisdom, Equality, Responsibility. If you’ve ever struggled to feel powerful in your life you are going to get so much out of this chat.

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The Confidence Coach - Trailer May 03, 2022

Here's your first sneak peak of Cass Dunn's brand new podcast The Confidence Coach, dropping Monday 9th May.

In each episode of The Confidence Coach you’ll hear from a real person struggling with their self-confidence. Clinical and coaching psychologist Cass Dunn will talk through the problem using a psychological framework and offer helpful tips and techniques to tackle the problem head on.

Whether it’s in our work, our relationships, our body image or any other area of our lives, we can all struggle with self-confidence sometimes. The Confidence Coach is here to help you kick self-doubt to the kerb so you can live a more confident life.

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How to Endo with Bridget Hustwaite May 01, 2022

Cass Dunn has a brand new podcast called The Confidence Coach and it's out on May 9th! If you want to learn the best tips and tricks to boost your self-confidence in any area of your life, subscribe now:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confidence-coach-with-cass-dunn/id1621232863

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Bridget Hustwaite first started experiencing painful periods when she was just 15, but it took over 12 years for her to finally get diagnosed with endometriosis, a disorder in which tissue similar to that which lines the uterus grows outside the uterus. Despite endo impacting 1 in 9 women and girls, there is still a huge amount of misinformation and misdiagnosis around the condition.

In this chat with Cass Dunn, Bridget explains:

The most common symptoms for endo
Why it took 12 years for her to be diagnosed
Why there is still so much misunderstanding around the condition
What treatments are available and how they work
Why excision surgery is the gold standard
Her hopes for women and girls diagnosed in the future

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http://www.bridget-hustwaite.com/

Buy her book How to Endo here: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/howtoendo

Find out more about endo here: https://centerforendo.com/

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The life changing power of balancing your blood sugar with Jessie Inchauspe Apr 17, 2022

Biochemist Jessie Inchauspe wants to show everyone how balancing your blood sugars can improve almost every area of your life. Known as the Glucose Goddess on instagram, Jessie explains how making a few small changes to your diet can dramatically improve symptoms like cravings, fatigue, anxiety, depression and poor sleep.

In this chat with Cass Dunn, Jessie explains:

What kinds of foods cause glucose spikes
Why the order of what you eat is important
The benefits of a savoury breakfast
The science behind apple cider vinegar
Plus why you DON’T have to give up pasta and cakes (phew!)

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Buy her book Glucose Revolution here: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/glucose

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How to reclaim your creative life with Eve Rodsky (Part 2) Apr 03, 2022

Eve Rodsky passionately believes women need uninterrupted time and space to express their creativity. In a world where we are all too busy, Eve says this ‘unicorn space’ must be a non-negotiable if we want to live a connected, creative life.

In this chat with Cass Dunn, Eve explains:

Why the most important part of unicorn space is the feeling of self expression
The value of ‘I can’t believe I just did that’ moments
The three C’s of unicorn space: curiosity, connection and completion
Why completion isn’t about becoming a master
The importance of sharing your creative pursuits with others
Why small steps signal seriousness
And much more!

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Fair Play: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/fairplay

Find Your Unicorn Space: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/unicorn

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Indigenous wisdom for modern times with Paul Callaghan Mar 20, 2022

In his 30s Worimi man Paul Callaghan was a success by all Western measures - he was well-educated with a good job, a family and a mortgage.

But inside he was felt spiritually depleted and disconnected, leading to a mental breakdown after his 35th birthday.

In this chat with Cass Dunn, Paul explains how going bush and reconnecting with his traditional beliefs and culture helped heal him.

And why he's sharing what he learnt with indigenous and non-indigenous Australians.

You can buy the book Paul co-wrote with Uncle Paul Gordon, called The Dreaming Path, here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dreaming-path-paul-callaghan/book/9780648748953.html

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How to change your relationship with alcohol with Annie Grace Mar 06, 2022

If you’ve ever tried to quit alcohol, or even just dabbled with the idea, you’ve probably come across Annie Grace. She’s one of the world’s leading thinkers on the topic, and author of the hugely successful books This Naked Mind and The Alcohol Experiment.

In this chat with Cass Dunn, Annie discusses:

Her own battle with excessive drinking and how she turned things around
Why asking yourself ‘am I an alcoholic?’ can be so counter-productive, and what questions you can ask yourself instead
Why self-compassion is essential to successfully quitting or reducing alcohol
How to turn all or nothing thinking into curiosity and experimentation
What happened when Annie filmed herself drinking two bottles of wine after quitting drinking
And so much more!

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This Naked Mind: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/this-naked-mind

The Alcohol Experiment: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/alcohol-experiment

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www.everodsky.com or www.fairplaylife.com

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Fair Play: how to divvy up the domestic load (Eve Rodsky Part 1) Feb 06, 2022

Cass talks with NYT best selling author, Eve Rodsky, whose unique system for gamifying and sharing the domestic workload has taken the world by storm. Women are exhausted and burnt out from carrying the weight of ‘invisible labour’ in most households but rather than accept the status quo, Eve applied her Harvard trained organisational management skills to create a solution to this age-old problem. The result is ‘Fair Play’, a structured process to split tasks fairly, reclaim your time and energy and reduce resentment and conflict.

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Buy the Fair Play book: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/fairplay

www.instagram.com/fairplaylife

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Why you can't focus with Johann Hari Jan 23, 2022

In this episode, Cass talks with Johann Hari, the New York Times best-selling author of “Chasing the Scream” and “Lost Connections” who is also famous for his TED Talks which have garnered over 80 million views.

After experiencing his own declining attention and witnessing people around him being consumed by small screen addiction, Johann has applied his investigative skills to the topic of our inability to pay attention.

In his latest book, “Stolen Focus”, Johann outlines 12 different factors that contribute to our lost attention. He describes the perfect storm of environmental and lifestyle factors that have made us vulnerable to the tech companies that profit from our distractibility. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who feels like their capacity to pay attention is gradually being eroded and would like to get it back!

To learn more about Johann, his books and TED Talks: www.johannhari.com

Connect with Johann: www.twitter.com/johannhari101

Buy “Stolen Focus”: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/AoA6Ko

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The Power of Psychedelic Assisted Therapies Dec 05, 2021

In this episode, Cass chats with Tania de Jong AM, who is a social entrepreneur, incredibly talented soprano and co-founder of the not-for-profit, Mind Medicine Australia. MMA’s core mission is to advocate for widespread acceptance and accessibility of psychedelic-assisted therapies to alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness in Australia.

Tania shares the remarkable results that are being achieved with psychedelic-assisted therapies for a range of mental illnesses, what the current status is in terms of TGA approval and availability, how therapists can upskill in this area and what consumers can expect in terms of access to these treatments.

And as a bonus, we’ve included Tania’s “Angel Song” in the outro so stay listening for that.

To find out more about Mind Medicine Australia:

www.mindmedicineaustralia.org.au

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Whole Brain Living with Dr Jill Bolte Taylor Nov 21, 2021

This week Cass Dunn chats with Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Dr Taylor is most famous for her fascinating TED talk My stroke of insight, where she talked about her experience of having a stroke that caused her the left hemisphere of her brain to 'go offline'.

In this chat Dr Taylor unpacks her new book Whole Brain Living, where she argues that we don’t just a left and right hemisphere, we actually have four brain quadrants - left thinking, left feeling and right thinking, right feeling.

She explains how getting to know these four ‘characters’ that live inside our brains can bring about life changing improvements to our sense of wellbeing and our ability to live life in a calm, present and playful state.

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Healing from addiction with Alice Williams Oct 03, 2021

This week Cass talks to freelance writer, yoga teacher and author, Alice Williams who wrote her book, “Bad Yogi” to be a healing memoir for people who hate healing memoirs. After experiencing a quarter life crisis, Alice embarked on a 2-year yoga teacher training program, immersing herself in the wellness industry while simultaneously entering a 12-step recovery program for an eating disorder. Alice shares how those two paths complemented each other and where they differed; Cass and Alice discuss what all addictions have in common and Alice shares from her own experience what helped her to finally be free of her own addiction.

CW: This episode includes discussion of disordered eating behaviour. If you’re experiencing an eating disorder or disordered eating, body image or related issues, confidential support is available by calling the National Butterfly Hotline on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673).

In addition to “Bad Yogi”, Alice also wrote, “Would it kill you to say please?” and she’s currently working on more writing projects so be sure to follow her on social media.

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Loving yourself fully with Anita Moorjani Sep 19, 2021

In this episode, Cass talks with Anita Moorjani, a speaker and NYT bestselling author who recovered from cancer after experiencing a Near Death Experience (NDE) in February 2006. Anita shares the message she received during her NDE about the importance of letting go of fear and being willing to embrace and express your authentic nature in order to live fully.

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Fierce Self-Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff: Part Two Sep 05, 2021

This episode is Part Two of Cass’ conversation with Dr Kristin Neff about Self-Compassion.

In the previous episode, Dr Neff explained the far-reaching benefits of self-compassion and how to apply it in your life. This week, she digs into the more fierce aspect of self-compassion and how you can use the skill of being kind to yourself to speak up, claim your power and thrive.

To find out more about Dr Neff’s work, head to www.self-compassion.org

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Self-Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff: Part One Aug 29, 2021

In this episode, Cass talks to Dr Kristin Neff, who is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion. Dr Neff shares how her discovery of Buddhist philosophy including mindfulness and compassion helped her get through a difficult time in her life and how that led her to studying and measuring self-compassion as part of her research as a psychologist. She explains why we struggle to be kind to ourselves and how we can all benefit from learning and applying the skill of self-compassion. This is the first of two conversations with Dr Kristin Neff.

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Money advice for Millennials Aug 15, 2021

In this episode, Cass chats with Victoria Devine, a multiple award-winning financial adviser and host of the chart topping She’s on the Money podcast. Victoria talks about the financial challenges that face young people today, the importance of having a positive money story, and shares smart ways to invest and build a solid financial future even when you’re on a budget. Victoria’s book, “She’s On the Money” is now available in all good bookstores.

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Getting strong with Lisa-Marie Gleeson Aug 08, 2021

In this episode Cass chats with National Group Fitness Coordinator for Fernwood Fitness, Lisa-Marie Gleeson, about the importance of strength training especially for women over 40. With many women still reluctant to lift weights, Lisa explains why introducing regular strength training into your week is so important, how strength training can help you outside the gym and tips for how to get started.

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The science of breath with James Nestor Aug 01, 2021

Cass talks to author and science journalist, James Nestor about the power of breath to impact our physical and mental health. James dedicated several years of his life to researching the history of how the human species has lost the ability to breathe properly and why as a result we’re suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, autoimmune disease, allergies and more. James shares what he learned and some useful ideas for how we can all begin to take back control of our breath and our health.

You can buy James’ book “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” here: tinyurl.com/as7x3rsa

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How to Live Better with Less with The Minimalists Jul 18, 2021

In this episode, Cass talks with Josh Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus aka “The Minimalists” about the unexpected joy and meaning that becomes available to you when you re-evaluate all of your relationships, starting with your relationship with ‘stuff’. They have two documentaries currently streaming on Netflix and several best-selling books including their most recent, “Love People Use Things” which is available now in all bookstores. Josh and Ryan also have loads of free resources on their website.

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Tapping into health with Peta Stapleton Jun 14, 2021

In this episode, Cass talks with Dr Peta Stapleton who is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Bond University and a leading researcher in the area of Emotional Freedom Techniques. They chat about the latest research supporting EFT (tapping!) as a tool for managing stress, anxiety, food cravings, chronic pain and more. Far from being pseudoscience, tapping is now a recommended treatment for trauma, which is simple, free, effective and for many people, produces lasting results.

Buy her book The Science Behind Tapping here: https://tinyurl.com/4hubrspp

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Breaking the Trauma Loop with Sarah Woodhouse May 30, 2021

What causes trauma and how can we release it? Trauma expert, Sarah Woodhouse talks with Cass Dunn about how both big and “little” traumatic experiences can leave us trapped in cycles of dysfunctional behaviours, negative thoughts and difficult feelings. When you’re able to recognise your own, and other people’s trauma responses, you’re better able to interrupt those old patterns, reawaken your true self and reclaim your future.

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Mindful Money with Canna Campbell May 17, 2021

Are you good with money? Financial advisor, Canna Campbell talks with Cass Dunn about the importance of having a solid financial plan and the simple ways you can start to pay down debt and begin saving and investing even if you’re on a low income. With women typically retiring with 47% less superannuation than men and older women being the most likely group to live in poverty this is an important conversation for all of us.

Canna’s books are called “Mindful Money” and “The $1000 Project”.

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Living In Integrity with Martha Beck May 02, 2021

Cass speaks with “Oprah Winfrey’s Life Coach” and bestselling author, Martha Beck about why she believes living in complete integrity is the only path to true happiness, peace and freedom. Martha explains how we abandon our true nature in order to fit in with our culture and the problems that arise when this happens and we find ourselves out of integrity. She shares advice for how to start being more honest with ourselves about why it’s so important that we do.

You can buy her latest book The Way of Integrity here: https://tinyurl.com/vks5xtds

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Living a Creative Life with Samantha Wills Apr 18, 2021

Cass Dunn talks to Samantha Wills about her journey from selling jewellery at the Bondi markets to creating a multi-million dollar, global business and then choosing to close it down and walk away at the height of its success. Samantha shares the ups and downs of being a creative entrepreneur, the struggle to maintain balance and the importance of trusting her intuition and following her heart when making tough decisions.

You can buy Samantha’s memoir Of Gold and Dust here: https://tinyurl.com/5c6ctjvm

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Holistic Psychology with Dr. Nicole LePera Mar 14, 2021

The holistic psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera joins Cass Dunn to talk about her holistic approach to psychology and self improvement. Dr. LePera shares how she became frustrated with traditional models of therapy while working as a clinical psychologist, and wanted more for clients and for herself. This lead her on a journey to create a more united approach to psychology incorporating mental, physical and spiritual health. She explains how her instagram page The Holistic Psychologist has gained a following of more than 3.5 million people, and is giving them the tools they need to heal themselves.

You can buy Dr. LePera's new book How to Do the Work here: https://tinyurl.com/3whzz66x

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The Positivity Prescription with Dr Suzy Green Feb 22, 2021

Founder and CEO of The Positivity Institute, Dr Suzy Green joins Cass Dunn to talk about the power of positive psychology to cultivate resilience, deal with life’s challenges and to fulfil your potential. At a time when we’re experiencing global crises, unprecedented changes to the way we live our lives, and ongoing uncertainty about the future, Suzy shares the science of positive psychology and the tools we can all use to help us manage our mood, motivation and mindset.

To be part of Suzy’s 6-week online course “The Positivity Prescription” Class of 2021and get 10% off the enrolment fee, head to www.thepositivityinstitute.com.au/shop and use the code CRAPPYTOHAPPY21 at the checkout.

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Power Boundaries with Holly Tarry Feb 08, 2021

Cass Dunn talks with Holly Tarry, speaker, coach and author of “Power Boundaries”. Holly shares her personal story of digging deeply into the patterns in her life that were keeping her from living an empowered, joyful and meaningful life. She did the hard work of having difficult conversations, executing power boundaries and re-creating her life and relationships including her relationship with herself. Power Boundaries is available on Amazon and I recommend it to anyone looking to take brave action and create radical transformation. (If you have difficulty ordering the book, email hello@hollytarry.com).

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Raising girls in the modern world with Madonna King Jan 24, 2021

Cass talks with journalist and author, Madonna King about the particular issues faced by pre-teen girls in the age of technology, social media and a global pandemic. After she wrote her best-selling, “Being 14”, parents around the country expressed that the challenges typically experienced by adolescents seemed to be appearing in their younger girls. Madonna embarked on a mission to better understand our 10-year old girls so that we can best support them to become the strong, confident, joyful young women they were born to be.

You can buy Madonna's book Ten-ager here.

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Overcoming Thinsanity with Glenn Mackintosh Jan 10, 2021

Cass talks with fellow psychologist Glenn Mackintosh about the trap of diet culture and how you can escape it, while still aiming for optimal health. Glenn specialises in the psychology of weight management, eating, moving and body image and is on a mission to help as many people as possible to heal their relationship with food, movement and their own bodies.

You can buy Glenn's book Thinsanity here: https://tinyurl.com/hxfx3cc8

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Transcending with Scott Barry Kaufman Dec 27, 2020

Scott Barry Kaufman is a fellow psychologist, host of The Psychology Podcast and author of the book, “Transcend”. Scott talks with Cass Dunn about his new and updated theory of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and shares his ideas for how we can all live with more meaning and purpose in life, ultimately transcending our human experience to serve the greater good.

You can buy Scott's book Transcend here: https://tinyurl.com/bwj34y8p

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Power, control and domestic abuse with Jess Hill Dec 13, 2020

Cass talks to investigative journalist and author, Jess Hill about the social, psychological and biological factors that contribute to domestic abuse. Intimate partner violence is an epidemic in Australia and Jess sheds light on the factors that contribute to the problem and steps we can take to address it. Note that this is a highly sensitive topic that might be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse we recommend calling 1800 RESPECT or the DV helpline in your state.

You can buy Jess’ book See What You Made Me Do here: https://tinyurl.com/2d6wjnht

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Owning your truth with Layne Beachley Nov 29, 2020

Cass Dunn talks to Aussie surfing champion Layne Beachley about her extraordinary achievements in and out of the water and the emotional struggles she had to overcome before she could truly enjoy success and experience real happiness. Layne’s traumatic childhood experiences left scars that took many years and deep inner work to heal and she now generously shares what she’s learned so that others can own their own truth.

To learn more about Layne’s Awake Academy, go to www.awakeacademy.com.au and use the code AWAKE10 to take 10% off her online program.

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Optimising Your Digital Wellbeing with Dr Kristy Goodwin Nov 15, 2020

Kristy Goodwin sheds light on how our use of technology is affecting our productivity and attention and offers realistic advice for setting reasonable boundaries and regaining our mental space. Kristy gives host Cass Dunn great advice for how we can help our kids develop a healthier relationship with technology, why banning devices is neither realistic nor particularly helpful and what we can do instead.

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Living shamelessly with Mich and Zara from Shameless Nov 01, 2020

Cass Dunn talks to Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald, co-hosts of the Shameless podcast about navigating the chaos and magic of being in your 20s. They discuss how they've handled their extraordinary success (and accompanying criticism), the smart conversations that we can have about 'dumb stuff', and the importance of backing yourself to achieve your goals.

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Happy and other ridiculous aspirations with Turia Pitt Oct 19, 2020

Cass Dunn catches up with Turia Pitt for the second time - in this chat they discuss everything Turia has learned about happiness while researching her latest book, "Happy and Other Ridiculous Aspirations". Turia's own upbeat attitude is evidence that happiness really is a choice, no matter what challenges we face but now she's able to share the specific tools she uses to maintain a positive mindset, what the research says about how much control we have over our mood and what she's learned from other exceptionally happy humans.

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Love Your Guts with Steph Geddes Jun 16, 2020

In this special episode, Cass Dunn is joined by nutritionist Steph Geddes. Together they explore the role of gut health in your physical, mental and psychological wellbeing. Steph shares some of the signs you might have a problem with your gut health and lots of ideas about what you can do to improve it.

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Coping with COVID - Cultivating Emotional Resilience Apr 24, 2020

How do we develop emotional resilience in times of extreme circumstances? In her third and final solo episode, Cass Dunn gives some insight into the effects of chronic stress and why it might feel like your emotions are all over the place. She shares practical strategies for how you can stay in your 'window of tolerance' and what the other side of this epidemic might look like for all of us. This episode will equip you with the tools you need to survive and thrive not just now but during whatever challenges you might face in life.
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Coping with COVID - Staying social from a distance Apr 15, 2020

How do we maintain our connections to people in the time of social distancing? Cass Dunn discusses the importance of social connection for our physical, spiritual and mental health and why it’s so important for us to focus our attention on the relationships that matter most and find creative ways to stay connected. Cass delves into the psychology of attachment and the reasons why some people are more vulnerable to mental health issues and even addiction during a time of social isolation and what we can do to look out for our own and each other’s emotional and psychological wellbeing.

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