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The Audio BrowserIn Pieces Podcast: Illuminated (LS 29 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: In PiecesPub date: 2025-01-12Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationFor some, burnout feels like an unravelling - a slow, creeping dissolution where the threads of your life and identity loosen and fray until you are completely undone. For others, it’s a breaking point - a sharp, sudden, collapse where everything shatters all at once. It doesn’t just kill physical vitality it also guts the entire internal mechanism of us. Like lifting...2025-01-2729 min
IlluminatedIn PiecesFor some, burnout feels like an unravelling - a slow, creeping dissolution where the threads of your life and identity loosen and fray until you are completely undone. For others, it’s a breaking point - a sharp, sudden, collapse where everything shatters all at once. It doesn’t just kill physical vitality it also guts the entire internal mechanism of us. Like lifting the hood off a car and finding no engine. There’s nothing, a void, which feels very shameful and fragile to those who have defined themselves by performance and always had the ability to bou...2025-01-1229 min
Mind Cake PodcastMENTAL HEALTH and MODERN TECH: The Psychology Of The Digital Mind with Dr. Aaron Balick | S3 E 12Are our screens controlling us? 📱💭 In this eye-opening episode of Mind Cake, we dive deep into the psychological impact of social media and technology with renowned psychologist Dr. Aaron Balick.
🔍 The Science of Screen Addiction🤯 How Social Media Shapes Self-Perception💡 Practical Tips to Reclaim Your Mind
Dr. Balick unpacks the hidden ways digital life is rewiring our brains—affecting relationships, attention spans, and mental well-being. Whether you’re struggling with endless scrolling, worried about screen time for your kids, or simply curious about how tech influences our emotions, this epis...2025-01-071h 02
Money Confidential with Katie Morley "I've given my son £70k for a mysterious business venture - how do I start saying no?"Susan*, a 76-year-old widow, has plundered her pension over the past 18 months to fund her son's start-up business in the Philippines. But she hasn't seen a penny back and has decided that enough is enough. But how can Susan resist her son's intense requests for more money? Katie brings in a psychotherapist, Dr Aaron Balick, to help.*Name has been changed.✍️ Need your awkward money problem solved? Email Katie on moneyconfidential@telegraph.co.uk or leave a voicenote on Whatsapp - 07892 793324. You can also fill in the form here: https://telegraph.co.uk/mone...2024-10-0232 min
Time To Show Up26. Champion Interview with John Lloyd: Unlocking The Secret To a Fulfilling LifeSummaryIn this conversation, John Lloyd shares the transformative journey that led him to question his beliefs and explore philosophy and science. He discusses the concept of consciousness as the ground of being and the idea that the universe is a practical joke. In this conversation, John discusses the importance of finding gratitude and being kind to others. He emphasizes that these actions can bring immediate rewards and help us realize the joy in life. John explores the idea that altruism can be a form of unselfish selfishness, benefiting both the giver and th...2024-07-091h 21Time To Show Up25. Hot Seat Interview with Pete: Letting Go of the Inner Critic SummaryIn this conversation, Pete Trainer discusses his struggles with imposter syndrome, the conflict between his personal and professional personas, and the pressure to achieve. He emphasises the need for solitude, finding middle ground in decision-making, and addressing his inner critical voice. The conversation explores the importance of acting locally, creating respectful environments, and softening to achieve great things. Pete highlights the need for reflection, the power of writing, and developing a middle self to challenge critical thoughts. The discussion ends with a focus on decision-making, embracing serendipity, and the val...2024-07-021h 04
The Big Success PodcastHow to Build Better Social Media Habits to Improve Your Mental Health w/ Dr. Aaron BalickIn this episode, Dr. Aaron Balick provides practical strategies for developing healthier social media habits and explores how they affect our behavior and emotions. He emphasizes practical techniques for managing personal triggers and improving decision-making and leadership skills. He highlights the importance of self-awareness in supporting team members and creating a healthy work environment. Recognizing that workplace well-being goes beyond occasional mindfulness sessions, Dr. Balick advocates for integration into daily work life. He advises using different technologies appropriately and warns against over-identifying with curated social media personas.About Dr. Aaron Balick:Dr. Aaron Balick, a prominent...2024-06-2633 minThe Big Success PodcastHow You Can Build Healthier Social Media Habits with Dr. Aaron Balick | TrailerEngage in this enlightening conversation with Dr. Aaron Ballack as he shares different strategies on building healthier social media habits, underscoring the need for strong interpersonal skills outside the digital world. Make sure to tune in for the full episode!About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise...2024-06-2500 minTime To Show Up24. Hot Seat Interview with Vicente: Finding Freedom in the UnknownSummaryIn this Hotseat interview, Vicente shares his journey from autopilot to dread in his career, realising he needs to integrate his creative interests. He reflects on rigid success narratives and cultural expectations, inspired by his siblings' choices. Vicente desires to wake up without dread and be present in relationships. As a therapist, he values presence and aims to let go of productivity-focused mindsets. He discusses the pressure to be an expert, finding freedom in not knowing, and the importance of dedicated creative time. Key Themes: Inte...2024-06-2558 minTime To Show Up23. Hot Seat Interview with Masha: Embracing Boredom and CreativitySummaryIn this conversation, Masha discusses her desire for new ideas and intrinsic motivation, struggling to find joy and meaning in her career as a lawyer. She shares experiences with creative writing and transcendent feelings, emphasising the importance of structure, creative freedom, and community support. The conversation highlights the mismatch between her work and intrinsic motivation, the challenges of finding time for creativity, and the potential for integrating creativity into professional life. The conversation is concluded by encouraging the act of embracing boredom and rest as part of the creative process.2024-06-181h 11Time To Show Up22. Season Finale: Overcoming Challenges, Finding Drive & Taking ActionIn this Season Finale of the Time to Show Up series, Nathalie and Aaron reflect on the major themes that have emerged throughout the season. They discuss their own journey and how they found common ground in their love for psychology and using it to understand various aspects of life. The conversation covers topics such as generosity, asking for help, overcoming challenges, finding drive, reinvention, and the importance of putting ideas into action. Enjoying Time To Show Up? Join our Bootcamp and Community at https://www.timetoshowup.org/#memb...2024-04-1124 minTime To Show Up21. Champion Review with Oliver Burkeman: The Value (or not) of Self-Help, The Paradox of Productivity, and Ending Where You Started.In this review, Nathalie and Aaron discuss various topics related to self-help, productivity, and personal growth. They explore the paradoxes of self-reflection and the circuitous paths to self-knowledge. They delve into the denial of mortality and the core of anxiety that drives many of our actions. The conversation highlights the importance of creating spaces for reflection and the value of community support. They discuss the need to embrace all parts of oneself and the role of play in personal growth. The conversation concludes with a discussion on productivity and the importance of be...2024-03-2122 minTime To Show Up20. Champion Interview with Oliver Burkeman: Journalist and Best-Selling Author of 4000 Weeks: Time Management for MortalsIn this Champion Interview, Burkeman reflects on the compulsion to excel and the narrative of structure and anxiety that has shaped his life. He explores the process of seeing through assumptions and the shift in his belief system. Burkeman raises various topics related to productivity, self-worth, and personal growth. He explores the concept of projection and how it affects our perception of productivity methodologies. Burkeman reflects on the distorted motivations behind our obligations and the negative impact it can have on our work. Oliver reflects on the absence of ambivalence in times of...2024-03-191h 15Time To Show Up19. Champion Review with Brian Solis: Motivation Verses Hinderance and Pivoting In MidlifeIn this review, Nathalie and Aaron explore the complexities of drive, discussing its role as both a hindrance and a motivator. They examine how youthful ignorance can lead to risk-taking without fully understanding consequences.They also discuss the challenges of changing one's life narrative, emphasizing the importance of adapting to evolving circumstances. Additionally, they highlight the role of emotional intelligence in navigating performance pressures and the significance of practical resources for personal growth.Enjoying Time To Show Up? Try out our community for free: https://ww...2024-03-1420 minTime To Show Up18. Champion Interview with Brian Solis: Futurist, Digital Anthropologist, and Best Selling AuthorIn this Champion Interview, Brian Solis shares insights on career transitions, emphasizing authenticity and empathy in connections. He discusses balancing performance and genuine connection in the digital realm, stressing adaptation to resonate in a fast-paced world. Solis delves into creativity's role in a fulfilling career, advocating risk-taking and self-trust. Addressing marketing challenges, he underscores genuine connection on varied platforms. Reflecting on personal transformation, Solis advocates perseverance, gratitude, and positive self-talk. He highlights the value of new leadership and personal growth through openness and embracing uncertainty. Enj...2024-03-121h 11Time To Show Up17. Champion Review with Hamed Sinno: The Ineffability of Creativity, Dealing with Sensitivity, and Music as Personal Expression in the Public DomainIn this week's review, Nathalie and Aaron discuss their conversation with Hamed, noting its unique rhythm and exploration. They delve into the concept of expressing truth through storytelling rather than traditional narratives.The discussion explores conveying meaning beyond words and the courage needed to navigate complex topics with sensitivity. They touch on the tension between neurodiversity and identity and advocate for generosity amid misunderstanding.Additionally, they address the relationship between grief and depression, the significance of grieving ceremonies, and the value of embracing diversity and wonder in dialogue. ...2024-03-0723 min
Choose to be CuriousEp. #221: Seeing LIke a Location Scout, with Aaron HurvitzWhat might the rest of us learn from someone whose job it is to observe places really closely?
I met movie location scout Aaron Hurvitz at a wedding last summer and immediately thought (1) cool suit, and (2) interesting job – seems like a curiosity enterprise to me!
Aaron’s location scouting credits include Joker, West Side Story, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Maestro. He says he likes “bringing to reality what’s on the page….” Indeed!
Check out Aaron Hurvitz's work, including his location scouting and terrific street photography (alert viewers will enjoy Lafanda): https://aaron-hurvi...2024-03-0528 minTime To Show Up16. Champion Interview with Hamed Sinno: Composer, Musician, and former lead singer of Lebanese Alt Rock Band, Mashrou’ Leila.This champion interview explores topics such as mental health, creation myths, the primal nature of singing, resistance to narrative, expressing unnameable experiences, the healing power of music and art, being a bridge between personal experience and others, navigating political expectations and public projection, and the intersection of queerness and music. Hamed shares his journey through loss, unexpected challenges, and the impact of suicide on his mental health. Stepping away from the music industry, he focused on self-reflection and growth.Hamed stresses the importance of self-compassion, shedding harmful beliefs, and embracing sensitivity. Hamed a...2024-03-051h 04Time To Show Up15. Deep Enquiry Review with Antonio: Taking Risks, Asking For Help, and Managing DistractionIn this deep enquiry review, Nathalie and Aaron reflect on their conversation with Antonio, focusing on his readiness for change and the importance of taking action in personal growth. They discuss themes of ego-syntonia and ego-dystonia, emphasizing the need to push through comfort zones and embrace discomfort for growth. Attention and distraction are explored, with insights into how varying types of attention can be assets in different contexts.The importance of accountability, community, and reframing narratives is highlighted, concluding with an invitation for listeners to delve deeper into these topics.E...2024-02-2922 minTime To Show Up14. Deep Enquiry Interview with Antonio: The Courage to Be CreativeIn this deep enquiry interview, Antonio shares his introspective journey, confronting creative blockages and fears of vulnerability. Reflecting on past experiences, he unveils the internalized voices hindering progress. Highlighting moments of vitality, he emphasises the role of social connection in creativity. Aaron and Nathalie delve into authenticity struggles, exploring separateness, and the quest for control. They discuss balancing passion and career, focusing, and the necessity of risk-taking. Play and exploration emerge as crucial in decision-making, advocating for flexibility over rigidity. Antonio desires a fresh start, letting go of old narratives, despite fears of regression. Expressing o...2024-02-271h 17Time To Show Up13. Deep Enquiry Review with John: Embodying Leadership, Dealing with Conflict, and Facing FearsIn this conversation, Nathalie and Aaron discuss fear, visibility, success and failure, doing the homework, modelling leadership, defending the idea, conflict and collaboration, inferior and superior capacities, transactional analysis, and individuation. Nathalie and Aaron encourage listeners to practice saying no, manage anxiety through taking small steps, create psychological safety, and modelling authenticity and transparency. The key takeaways from this review were the importance of facing fear, taking small steps, creating a safe environment for open communication, and embracing both strengths and weaknesses.Enjoying Time To Show Up? 2024-02-2223 minTime To Show Up12. Deep Enquiry Session with John: The Journey To Leadership From Employee to FounderIn this Deep Enquiry Interview, we speak with John Kennedy about his transition from working in established companies to starting his own venture. John shares with us his previous professional experiences, including his roles at a digital agency and big tech corporation, and he expresses the challenges he faces in decision-making, prioritising tasks, and adapting to a less structured environment in his new role as CEO of a start-up.Together we uncover John’s lesser conscious motivations, fears, alongside his relationship to failure and perfectionism. We encourage John to develop a leadership style based on his values an...2024-02-201h 33Time To Show Up11. Deep Enquiry Review with Athene: Perfectionism and Obligation verses Spontaneity, Play, and Getting UnstuckIn this conversation, Nathalie and Aaron reflect on their discussion with Athene and identify key themes. They explore the concept of rewriting laws and frameworks received from our culture and society. They discuss the obligations and duties that can overshadow personal desires, as well as the importance of creating space and time for oneself. They delve into the need to rekindle the fire of desire and explore missed opportunities. Additionally, Aaron and Nathalie practical techniques such as the Pomodoro technique and deep work. The conversation concludes with recommendations for resources to suppor...2024-02-1523 minTime To Show Up10. Deep Enquiry Session with Athene: On Being Stuck and Managing Family and Professional LifeIn this conversation, Athene discusses her life course and the challenges she faces in her career as a general practitioner. She expresses feelings of being stuck and overworked, and discusses the impact it has on her personal life as a first-time mother. Athene seeks clarity and insights to help her make decisions about her career and find a better work-life balance. The conversation explores the obligations and motivations that have influenced Athene's choices. Athene discusses her challenges with balancing her obligations as a mother and a general practitioner with her own person...2024-02-131h 14Time To Show Up9. Champion Review with Lisa Marchiano: The Slow Burn, Finding Your Voice, and Holding ParadoxFollowing their interview withLisa Marchiano, Aaron and Nathalie explore the concepts of the slow burn, where ideas and passions take time to develop and come to fruition. The conversation highlights the importance of holding paradox, the power of midlife, and the wisdom that comes with depth psychology. It also emphasizes the value of taking action, living with ideas, and listening to synchronicities. Finding one's voice and having the courage to share it is a recurring theme, as well as the recognition of the value of experience. The conversation concludes with practical suggestions for those...2024-02-0824 minTime To Show Up8. Champion Interview with Lisa Marchiano: Jungian Analyst, Co-Host of This Jungian Life, and Author of The Vital SparkIn this interview, Lisa Marchiano, a Jungian analyst and author, delves into her personal and professional journey, discussing her background, books, and the surprising experiences she has encountered. Lisa reflects on a formative experience that shaped her understanding of paradox and individuation. She shares insights into the challenges she faced while writing her first book and underscores the importance of trusting oneself. Lisa emphasises the significance of having a framework for meaning and changing one's relationship with suffering. Overall, this interview highlights the importance of self-belief and the transformative power of person...2024-02-061h 09Time To Show Up7. Champion Review with Alison Coward: Moving From Mind To Body and Exchanging Perfectionism for Self CompassionIn this conversation, Nathalie and Aaron discuss their key takeaways from their conversation with Alison Coward. They explore themes such as continuous improvement and compassionate growth, transformation and self-exploration, managing different aspects of self, the coexistence of different aspects of self, creating environments for self-inquiry, embodiment, and orienting dreams, personal growth in difficult life events, challenging superior capacities and developing inferior capacities, taking small steps towards change, self-awareness, and self-advocacy. They also delve into questioning the aim and direction of change, context-dependent self-expression, listening to the right voice and seeking support, as well as the...2024-02-0119 minTime To Show Up6. Champion Interview with Alison Coward: Founder of Bracket and Author of Workshop Culture: A Guide to Building Teams That ThriveIn this conversation, Alison Coward shares her journey of navigating challenges, including the pivotal moment of an autoimmune diagnosis that prompted a reevaluation of her lifestyle. Alison emphasises the importance of body awareness and self-compassion in making sustainable changes. Reflecting on the disparity between others' perceptions of her and her self-perception, the conversation highlights the process of personal growth and the ongoing journey of self-discovery and change. Alison delves into group facilitation dynamics, emphasising the need for understanding diverse perspectives, connecting thoughts and experience, and recognising the power of self-awareness for growth. Alison reflects on h...2024-01-301h 08Time To Show Up5. Champion Review with SJ Watson: Finding a Calling, Dealing With Inner Criticism, and Defining Success.Following their interview with S J Watson, Nathalie and Aaron explore themes such as finding one's vocational calling and the influence of early relationships. They delve into the definition of success and the relationship between pain and creativity, discussing the impact of external validation and the importance of valuing oneself beyond success. The conversation highlights the journey of self-validation and the process of working with core beliefs. They touch on the significance of identifying negative thought patterns and recognising emotional activation. Finally, they discuss the importance of embracing impermanence and living with a sense of...2024-01-2532 minTime To Show Up4. Champion Interview with SJ Watson: Bestselling Author of Before I Go to SleepToday we’re speaking with Steve Watson, better known as the author S.J. Watson. While working as an audiologist for the NHS we wrote his best-selling psychological thriller Before I Go to Sleep, which achieved international acclaim and was adapted into a film starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth. Watson's work is celebrated for its gripping exploration of memory, identity, and suspenseful storytelling, establishing him as a notable figure in the psychological thriller genre. In this conversation, S J Watson discusses his writing journey, self-discovery, and the impact of formative experiences. He reflects on the u...2024-01-231h 17Time To Show Up3. Champion Review with Dr Ros Watts: Pivoting Careers, Moments for Action, and Creating CommunityToday Nathalie and Aaron review the key themes, dynamics and principles from their interview with Dr. Ros Watts in the previous episode, where you can find further details in the show notes. Dr. Watts is a clinical psychologist and researcher, renowned for her groundbreaking work in psychedelic therapy, particularly with psilocybin-assisted treatments. Key themes In this review, we cover various themes, including how to: Embrace an inclusive approach and open-heartedness in all aspects of life. Recognize the path and take risks, knowing when to make hard choices. Practice humility, equanimity, and the ability...2024-01-1834 minTime To Show Up2. Champion Interview with Dr Ros Watts: Psychedelics Researcher and Founder of ACER IntegrationToday we’re speaking with Dr. Ros Watts, a clinical psychologist and researcher, renowned for her groundbreaking work in psychedelic therapy, particularly with psilocybin-assisted treatments.Having led the pioneering psilocybin research program at Imperial College London, Ros has co-authored scientific papers exploring the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and featured in various podcasts and interviews discussing the transformative impact of psychedelic experiences. Ros is also the founder of ACER, an integration community designed for connecting to the self, others, and the natural world.Key themesInclusivity of Experience: Ros ap...2024-01-161h 24Time To Show Up1. Welcome to Time To Show Up: Your podcast for professional and personal flourishingWelcome to Time To Show Up, a unique podcast and video series that ventures behind the scenes of professional success, to explore how we can deploy our deepest values into our professional lives.Hosted by best-selling author, Nathalie Nahai, and renowned Psychotherapist, Dr Aaron Balick, we interview professionals from the worlds of music, marketing, literature and beyond, to investigate how they have manifested their visions at work and overcome significant obstacles to craft a life they love.We also take a deep dive with Hotseat interviews, a series of sessions in which...2024-01-0305 min
HeterodorxLadies' Autogynephilia Chat with Shannon ThraceShannon Thrace is a "transwidow" and author of the must-read novel Eighteen Months: A Memoir of a Marriage Lost to Gender Identity. She joins handmaiden pick-me tranny-lover Nina for a women’s-only talk about AUTOGYNEPHILIA, the cause célèbre currently ripping apart the TERFosphere. Is this about safeguarding and holding women’s boundaries, or is it tribal signaling? Why is it OK for David Bowie to crossdress, but not Phil Illy? Should there be different crossdressing rules for men and women? Who gets to make those rules? Where do we draw our lines? Did Nina wade into a morass...2023-11-141h 04
This Jungian Life PodcastAaron Balick – Why does social media weaponize our reactions?Aaron Balick is a psychotherapist, speaker, consultant, educator, and author of The Psychodynamics of Social Networking.Social media invites snap emotional reactions, muddling clear thinking and escalating global tensions. It feeds on our anger, oversimplifying complex problems which blocks our ability to empathize. Nuanced explanations are demonized as if seeking to understand was an affront. If we learn to pause and reflect, we can overcome social media's divisive influence and discover middle-ground solutions in both personal and world affairs.Prepare to discover where emotional reactivity has been weaponized in social media, what geopolitical consequences are...2023-11-092h 07
Your Brain On ClimateLiberalism, with Christopher ShawThe climate crisis needs all the ideas and imagination it can get. But today's guest says that liberalism - the system many of us live in, which cherishes individual freedom above pretty much all else - is a straitjacket on our imaginations, and our ability to think and act big. If it really is harder to imagine the death of capitalism than the end of all life on Earth, does that explain why most visions of the future are so, well, crap? Joining Dave this ep is Dr Christopher Shaw, author of 'Liberalism and the Challenge of Cl...2023-09-2644 min
Decide for Impact podcastCommunities that make you a better human – Nathalie NahaiToday we are learning from Nathalie Nahai.
Nathalie’s background in human behaviour, web design and the arts offer a unique vantage point from which to examine the complex challenges we face today.
Her best-selling book: Webs Of Influence: The Psychology of Online Persuasion has been adopted as the go-to manual by business leaders and universities alike, and her new book, Business Unusual: Values, Uncertainty and the Psychology of Brand Resilience, has been described as “One of the defining business books of our times”.
A behavioural science advisor and host of The Hive Podcast, Nathalie helps clients to ethically apply behavi...2023-08-171h 02
The Play Well Podcast21: Play & ScreentimeIn this episode, we will look at play and screen time.To explore this we will hear from Dr Aaron Balick. Aaron is a psychotherapist, author and psychological consultant with a special interest in the psychology of technology. He is the author of the children’s self-help book, Keep Your Cool. Here is our Learning & Development Officer Jenny Lester catching up with Aaron.Click here to read the IPA briefing on screen time here or click here to find offline play ideas here.2023-06-0215 minYour Brain On ClimateSchadenfreude, with Aaron BalickWe love it when someone gets what's coming to them - whether it's an individual we know personally and dislike, someone from a group we hate, or someone we just generally think is a wrong'un. That's schadenfreude - literally, "joy damage". Grubby, wonderful feeling. But what does schadenfreude do for us, psychologically? Is it a good and useful thing or a harmful thing? And can it be harnessed - or should it be feared - when trying to do something about the climate crisis? Joining Dave this episode is Dr Aaron Balick - pyschotherapist, author...2022-08-1142 min