Synopsis
The bodymindself podcast, newly launched in January 2017, is an ongoing series of conversations that psychologist and cognitive scientist John Francis Leader (JFL) will be having on the topics of applied psychology and cognitive science, experiential learning, perception, virtual and mixed reality, embodiment, mental processes and identification. The aim of the series is to include the voices of people from very diverse backgrounds, ranging from academia to those working on the frontline in applied fields, with the hope of gaining an even greater systematic understanding of the topics being explored. All views expressed are those of the person who expressed them and not necessarily those of JFL. Your comments, likes and dislikes are very welcome and will help guide future discussions. To stay up to date subscribe to twitter.com/jfldotcom and itun.es/i67P795 to receive new episodes.
Episodes
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Q&A: It feels like there’s an endless amount
26/10/2018 Duration: 04minQ&A: "I’m trying to appreciate what I am getting done, but it feels like there’s an endless amount that still needs to be done." More here: https://jfl.com/x/it-feels-like-theres-an-endless-amount-qanda-bodymindself-jfl
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Q&A: Should I trust people who are helping me?
19/10/2018 Duration: 05minQ&A: "Should I trust people who are helping me? I think you kind of have to in order to give them a chance, but at the same time I don’t want to be let down or disappointed." https://jfl.com/x/should-i-trust-people-who-are-helping-me-qanda-bodymindself-jfl
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Q&A: Does achieving things get easier over time?
11/10/2018 Duration: 06minQ&A: "Does achieving things get easier over time?" More here: https://jfl.com/x/does-achieving-things-get-easier-over-time-qanda-bodymindself-jfl
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Q&A: Should we ever give in, or is it better to stand your ground?
27/09/2018 Duration: 07minQ&A: "I’m trying to improve my self-esteem- could you say a little about giving in: should we ever give in, or is it better to stand your ground?" More here: https://jfl.com/x/should-we-ever-give-in-or-is-it-better-to-stand-your-ground-qanda-bodymindself-jfl
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Q&A: I’m trying to find a balance between pressure and just doing nothing
20/09/2018 Duration: 05minQ&A: "I’m trying to find a balance between putting pressure on myself to achieve my goals, which I know can be counterproductive, and just doing nothing." More here: https://jfl.com/x/im-trying-to-find-a-balance-between-pressure-and-just-doing-nothing-qanda-jfl-bodymindself
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Q&A: I’m able to think of any number of excuses
13/09/2018 Duration: 07minQ&A: "I’m able to think of any number of excuses for why not to do the things that I know need to get done. Any tips on pushing beyond these blocks?" More here: https://jfl.com/x/im-able-to-think-of-any-number-of-excuses-qanda-jfl-bodymindself
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Q&A: I’ve read about the middle path, is this a good approach to take?
23/08/2018 Duration: 07minQ&A: "I’ve read about the middle path, is this a good approach to take? Or are there times when we should stand our ground and not compromise?" More here: https://jfl.com/x/ive-read-about-the-middle-path-is-this-a-good-approach-to-take-qanda-jfl-bodymindself
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Q&A: Can willpower be strengthened? How do I increase it?
16/08/2018 Duration: 07minQ&A: "Can willpower be strengthened? How do I increase it?" More here: https://jfl.com/x/can-willpower-be-strengthened-how-do-i-increase-it-qanda-jfl-bodymindself
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Q&A: Should I rely on others for support?
09/08/2018 Duration: 07minQ&A: "Should I rely on others for support?" More here: https://jfl.com/x/should-i-rely-on-others-for-support-qanda-jfl-bodymindself
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Q&A: Should I expect to be able to improve immediately, or will it take time?
02/08/2018 Duration: 04minQ&A: "Should I expect to be able to improve immediately, or will it take time? I want to stay positive but also don’t want to put myself under too much pressure." More here: https://jfl.com/x/should-i-expect-to-be-able-to-improve-immediately-or-will-it-take-time-jfl-bodymindself-qanda
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Q&A: Can you explain more about how self-sabotage works?
26/07/2018 Duration: 06minQ&A: "Can you explain more about how self-sabotage works- why would we want to get in our own way?" More here: https://jfl.com/x/can-you-explain-more-about-how-self-sabotage-works-qanda-jfl-bodymindself
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Newstalk 106-108 radio feature on safe rooms and wellbeing in schools with JFL & Andrea Gilligan
23/07/2018 Duration: 14minNewstalk 106-108 radio feature on safe rooms and wellbeing in schools with JFL & Andrea Gilligan broadcast 20th July 2018. For more visit https://jfl.com
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Q&A: I struggled for most of the day with negative thoughts
19/07/2018 Duration: 07minQ&A: "I struggled for most of the day with negative thoughts of my problems but improved a little later in the day." More here: http://jfl.com/x/i-struggled-for-most-of-the-day-with-negative-thoughts-qanda-bodymindself-jfl
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Q&A: "How useful are metaphors in personal change?"
12/07/2018 Duration: 05minQ&A: "How useful are metaphors in personal change?" More here: https://jfl.com/x/how-useful-are-metaphors-in-personal-change-qanda-jfl-bodymindself
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Q&A: Can you say a bit more about pushing outside of your comfort zone
05/07/2018 Duration: 07minQ&A: "Can you say a bit more about pushing outside of your comfort zone." More here: http://jfl.com/x/pushing-outside-of-your-comfort-zone-jfl-bodymindself
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Q&A: How do I reconcile an examined life with over-analysis?
28/06/2018 Duration: 06minQ&A: "In my learning I’ve come to appreciate that the unexamined life is not worth living, but I’ve also understood that over-analysis can lead to paralysis: how do I reconcile these points?" More here: https://jfl.com/x/how-do-i-reconcile-an-examined-life-with-over-analysis-jfl-bodymindself
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VSMM 2017: JFL excerpts from panel discussion on Immersive & Multisensory Experiences (IMEx)
23/06/2018 Duration: 13minVSMM 2017 Conference - 31st October 2017 - International Society on Virtual Systems and MultiMedia - JFL excerpts from panel discussion on Immersive & Multisensory Experiences (IMEx) - Panel Chair: Dr. Niall Murray (Athlone Institute of Technology) Introduction: Recent technological advances have led to a profound increase the quality of multimedia content, in addition to different of interaction and consumption. Whilst technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), 360-degree video and Augmented Reality (AR) aim to support novel immersive/interactive experiences, the opportunity to stimulate human senses outside the traditional audio and visual, to now include tactile, olfaction, and gustatory exists. Hence, it is possible to develop applications that consider inputs across all senses, i.e., truly immersive and interactive multimedia experiences. Such experiences may be influenced by the integration of different media formats, sensory modalities, the context, the user and varying communication/delivery mechanis
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Q&A: Is ego always a bad thing?
21/06/2018 Duration: 06minQ&A: "Is ego always a bad thing? I can see generally that egotistical people are not the standard that we should all aim for but sometimes I notice that they get things done, and sometimes good things too." More here: https://jfl.com/x/is-ego-always-a-bad-thing-jfl-bodymindself/
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Q&A: What’s the difference between meditation, hypnosis and visualisation?
14/06/2018 Duration: 08minQ&A: "What’s the difference between meditation, hypnosis and visualisation?" More here: https://jfl.com/x/qa-whats-the-difference-between-meditation-hypnosis-and-visualisation-jfl-bodymindself/
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Q&A: It really annoys me when other people do wrong
07/06/2018 Duration: 06minQ&A: "It really annoys me when other people do wrong. I’d like to think that what goes around comes around but some times I’m not so sure." More here: https://jfl.com/x/qa-it-really-annoys-me-when-other-people-do-wrong-jfl-bodymindself/