Neuro-linguistic programming. It's a controversial approach to personal development and psychotherapy, with plenty of negative, bullshitty connotations. But a lot of people swear by it, including one of the EC co-presenters. So, we talk to NLP practitioner Ben Grassby about what it is, what it isn't, and how it can help with mental health struggles.
Also:
• Tim has had a conversation with 'a mate' about which male qualities women find attractive and how they relate to male mental health.
• Andy is annoyed about the inaccessibility of transcendental meditation.
Simpsons references: 2.
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SHOW NOTES
MUSIC
The Weathermonger - 'Fourier'
The Weathermonger - 'Through The Honeycomb Window'
https://soundcloud.com/theweathermonger
https://open.spotify.com/artist/11QnHi5wotoXtx2O4uF8ny?si=TWAYe_bzS9-q9le35nVFZA
Ben Grassby and Bristol NLP: http://www.bristolnlp.co.uk/
Transcendental Meditation: https://www.davidlynchfoundation.org.uk/
Idris Elba/People Magazine: https://people.com/movies/idris-elba-sexiest-man-alive-2018-reveal/
Did 'shell shock' make us serious about mental health? http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zwg9kqt
A thing about Steve Strange: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/steve-strange-lead-singer-with-visage-and-club-owner-who-became-the-leading-light-of-the-1980s-new-10045777.html
'Neurotypical': https://www.healthline.com/health/neurotypical#characteristics
Nietzsche and the 'ubermensch': https://www.britannica.com/topic/superman-philosophy
Stoicism and choice: https://dailystoic.com/control-and-choice/
Simpsons episode featuring self-help guru Brad Goodman: http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Bart%27s_Inner_Child
