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Peppery conversations between Chartered Psychologist Serena Simmons and Clinical Hypnotherapist Sally Garozzo about what it really takes to make changes. Living optimally as a human will inevitably require some modifications to our behaviour. Maybe your doctor has told you that intermittent fasting will help your pre-diabetis? Maybe your therapist has said it will be helpful for you to turn off all screen at 10pm? Or maybe your partner has asked you to communicate with them more clearly? Tha ...
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S3/E6 How Feelings Impact The Behaviour Change Landscape
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In this conversation, we discuss the role of feelings and emotions in behavior change. We chat about the concepts of regulation and dysregulation, as well as the importance of recognizing and understanding our emotional triggers. We also touch on the topics of resilience, state change, and the impact of co-regulation and self-regulation on our abil…
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S3/E5 The Role Our Identities Play in Behaviour Change
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In this conversation, we discuss the topic of identity and its connection to behavior change. We explore how our identities shape our behaviors and how re-defining our identity can be a powerful catalyst to experiencing the change we want in our lives. We also chat about the challenges of shifting identity and the importance of surrounding ourselve…
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S3/E4 Why Resilience is Important and How to Gain More of It
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Join our snappy episode today as we chat about the importance of resilience from a behaviour change perspective and how to build it. Together we explore: The definition of resilience and it's role in bouncing back from set backs. The impact of our upbringing and generational differences on resilience. Why we need to embrace discomfort and seeking o…
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S3/E3 How Education Impacts Behaviour Change
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Join us in this conversation as we explore how education influences our capacity to change and why Serena and I are both learning addicts (not always a good thing!). We chat about Serena's change model (Acquirer, Performer and Evolver) and how each of these profiles might influence the way we change. Our conversation takes a small de-tour into 'the…
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S3/E2 The Role of Boundaries in Behaviour Change
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In our conversation today we discuss the importance of boundaries and how they can facilitate personal and relational change. We talk about what boundaries actually are; why they endow us with creativity and empowerment; barriers to setting boundaries and so much more. Ready to set some boundaries but not quite sure how? We've got the answers. See …
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Our conversation today explores the question of whether everyone can change. We talk about, what influences someone to change or not change; what someones relationship with pleasure and pain has to do with change and the aspects of a persons mindset that might keep them stuck and not changing... and so much more! Come join us inside the first episo…
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In this spicy conversation we explore the dark side of behavior change, including manipulation, coercion, and exploitation. We discuss how understanding human psychology can be used for both positive and negative purposes and what thoes negative purposes might be. We highlight the ethical considerations in coaching, therapy, advertising, and market…
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S2/E5 How to Embrace Failure For Behaviour Change
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In this conversation, Sally and Serena discuss the topic of failure and its impact on personal growth and behavior change. They share personal experiences with failure and explore the fear and avoidance of failure in society. They emphasize the importance of embracing failure as a catalyst for evolution and creativity. The conversation also touches…
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S2/E4 The Importance of Self Care on Behaviour Change
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In this conversation, Serena and Sally discuss the importance of self-care in the context of behavioral change. They define self-care as recharging and replenishing oneself, emphasizing the need to take care of one's energy and set boundaries. They explore the challenges of self-care, including societal expectations and the fear of being perceived …
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S2/E3 How Environments Plays a Role in Behaviour Change
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Join Serena and Sally this week as they take you on a captivating journey into the power of environment on human behaviour change! In this thought-provoking episode, they dive deep into personal anecdotes, revealing insights from their very own homes, and backed by cutting-edge research, to explore how our surroundings shape who we are and who we c…
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S2/E2 The Role of Other People in Behaviour Change
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In this conversation, Serena and Sally discuss the role of people in behavior change. They explore the impact of supportive relationships and the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. They also discuss the challenges of isolation and disconnection in today's society. The conversation highlights the power of modeling behavi…
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In this episode, Sally and Serena discuss blocks and barriers to change. They start by catching up and sharing their experiences with making changes, including during holidays. They explore the concept of resistance to change and the importance of understanding one's readiness for change. They also discuss the costs and benefits of making a change …
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In this conversation Sally and Serena discuss beliefs and how they show up in our psyche. They explore the ideas of ‘conflicting beliefs’ and ‘bothism’ and how we’re allowed to be ‘messy humans’ but how that might sometimes stop us from getting what we want. They also discuss what influences our belief systems, how our expectations may affect the c…
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In this conversation, Sally and Serena discuss the importance of self-awareness and the power of becoming the observer of one's own life. They explore the role of silence and introspection in developing self-awareness and the impact it can have on behavior change. They also discuss the balance between self-awareness and action, and the importance o…
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In this conversation, Serena and Sally discuss the concept of habits and their impact on our lives. They share their personal habits and reflect on the importance of habits in shaping our behavior and outcomes. They explore the formation of habits and the role of stimuli and conditioning. The conversation also touches on the benefits of creating go…
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In this conversation, Serena and Sally discuss the concept of internalizing and externalizing, as well as the different perspectives on setting goals. They explore the idea that goals are dynamic and can evolve as individuals grow and change. They also discuss the fear and overwhelm that can come with goal setting and the importance of tuning into …
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S1/E1 What The Bleep is Behaviour Change Anyway
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In this episode, Sally and Serena introduce themselves and discuss their backgrounds in behavior change. They talk about how they met and collaborated in the past, and how their experiences led them to create this podcast. They also share their thoughts on New Year's resolutions and the importance of holistic change. In this conversation, Sally and…
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This conversation explores the challenges and psychology of behavior change. It emphasizes the importance of understanding individual circumstances, values, and the deeper reasons for wanting to change. The role of external forces and internal drivers in facilitating change is also discussed. The conversation highlights the need to build the muscle…
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