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Resilience Agenda RadioBeating Anxiety and Changing Everything with Dennis Simsek – Ep.40In this episode of Resilience Agenda Radio, host Hadleigh Fischer sits down with Dennis Simsek, widely known as The Anxiety Guy, to dive deep into anxiety, trauma, and transformation. Dennis, a former professional tennis player turned anxiety expert and author, shares his personal story of battling anxiety, hitting rock bottom, and how he turned his struggles into a mission to help others reclaim their lives.They discuss:Breaking Free from Anxiety – How to move beyond fear, panic, and limiting beliefs.Overcoming Health Anxiety – Practical tools for calming obsessive thou...
2024-12-271h 04
Resilience Agenda RadioA Story of Loss, Love and Life with Rachel Havekost – Ep.41In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Resilience Agenda Radio, Hadleigh Fischer speaks to Rachel Havekost – writer, storyteller, and author of Where the River Flows – who shares her journey of overcoming an eating disorder, battling anxiety and depression, and finding resilience through Mental Fitness.Rachel opens up about the lessons she learned through 19 years of therapy, the transformative power of group support, and the practical tools that have shaped her recovery. From breathing exercises to journaling, Rachel highlights actionable strategies to strengthen Mental Fitness and make wellbeing a way of life.
2024-12-271h 17
Resilience Agenda RadioRuthless Compassion and Self-Acceptance with Dr Marcia Sirota – Ep.38In this episode, Hadleigh Fischer engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Marcia Sirota, a psychiatrist, author, and founder of the Ruthless Compassion Institute. Dr. Sirota introduces her revolutionary concept of "Ruthless Compassion," blending fierce kindness with clarity and self-awareness to empower individuals to set boundaries, embrace self-acceptance, and navigate life’s challenges effectively.Discover the tools to reject perfectionism, reframe self-defeating thoughts, and heal past wounds while fostering healthier relationships. Whether you're grappling with adversity, seeking to redefine your personal boundaries, or just curious about cultivating emotional resilience, this episode offers a practical roadmap to living a...
2024-12-0952 min
Resilience Agenda RadioAction-Steps for Overcoming Trauma with Dr Kate Truitt – Ep.39In this deeply moving and empowering episode, Hadleigh Fischer sits down with Dr. Kate Truitt, a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, and trauma expert, to explore the tools and strategies for overcoming trauma and building resilience. Dr. Truitt shares her personal story of loss, grief, and recovery, offering invaluable insights into how we can navigate life’s most challenging moments and emerge stronger.From understanding the neuroscience of trauma to practical Mental Fitness techniques, Dr. Truitt discusses how we can reframe adversity, embrace self-compassion, and build pathways toward growth. Whether you're facing a significant life event or simply seeking wa...
2024-12-091h 01
Resilience Agenda RadioHow to Get Your Sh*T Together with Katie Maycock – Ep.37In this insightful episode, Hadleigh Fischer is joined by burnout expert and founder of Get Your Sh*t Together, Katie Maycock. Together, they dive deep into the realities of stress, the six stages of burnout, and the critical importance of boundaries and resilience. Katie shares her powerful strategies for reframing stress, creating sustainable habits, and prioritizing rest as a cornerstone of Mental Fitness.Whether you're a high performer juggling it all or someone seeking practical tools to manage stress, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you navigate life's pressures and make Mental Fitness a...
2024-12-091h 08
Resilience Agenda RadioReclaiming Your Online Life with Jocelyn Brewer – Ep.36Join Hadleigh Fischer as he interviews Jocelyn Brewer, psychologist and creator of the Digital Nutrition Framework, about reclaiming balance in our tech-driven lives. Jocelyn shares her 4M Framework — Mindful, Meaningful, Moderate, and Modeling— along with practical tips for managing screen time, fostering mindful habits, and guiding children in the digital age. Discover actionable strategies to create healthier relationships with technology and make digital wellbeing a way of life.
2024-12-0351 min
Resilience Agenda RadioThe Science of Nutrition with Rhiannon Lambert – Ep.35In this thought-provoking episode, Hadleigh Fischer sits down with Rhiannon Lambert, one of the UK's leading nutritionists and bestselling author, to demystify the complexities of nutrition. Together, they explore the essentials of plant-based eating, debunk protein myths, and tackle the hype surrounding superfoods. With a practical and compassionate approach, Rhiannon shares simple strategies to improve dietary habits and navigate the challenges of the modern food environment.The conversation goes beyond physical health, highlighting the profound connection between nutrition and mental wellbeing. Whether you're curious about personalized nutrition, struggling with food choices, or seeking better mental health through...
2024-11-2648 min
Resilience Agenda RadioAnxiety is Not Just a Mental Illness with Dr Russ Kennedy – Ep.34In this episode, Dr. Russell Kennedy, also known as "The Anxiety MD," shares his groundbreaking approach to understanding and managing anxiety. Combining neuroscience, psychology, and his personal journey, Dr. Kennedy explores why traditional treatments often fall short and how we can break free from the anxiety loop. He delves into the role of childhood trauma, the connection between mind and body, and the importance of addressing the root cause of anxiety rather than just its symptoms. Whether you're struggling with anxiety or supporting someone who is, tune in to learn how to calm your mind an...
2024-11-181h 08
Resilience Agenda RadioHow to Slow Down with Carl Honore – Ep.33In this episode, Hadleigh Fischer interviews Carl Honoré, acclaimed author and advocate of the slow movement. Carl explains how slowing down isn’t about doing everything slowly but finding the right pace for each activity. He shares insights on how speed affects our stress levels, relationships, and productivity, emphasizing the need for balance – especially in a post-pandemic world where people are rethinking their fast-paced lifestyles.Carl also discusses the importance of recovery, hyper-parenting, and why younger generations are demanding better work-life balance. He provides practical tips to help us all slow down, from reducing screen time to spend...
2024-10-231h 03
Resilience Agenda RadioStoic Wisdom for Modern Women: Balancing Life, Career, and Motherhood with Anne Gehrmann – ep.32Join us in this insightful episode of the Resilience Agenda Radio – The Mental Fitness Podcast as Hadleigh Fischer speaks with Anne Gehrmann, a lawyer, banker, mother of three, and author of Die Stoikerin ("The Stoic"). Anne shares her journey from discovering Stoicism during the COVID-19 pandemic to applying its ancient wisdom in modern life. This episode dives into how Stoic philosophy can help women navigate the pressures of balancing career, family, and self-care while maintaining Mental Fitness.What You Will Learn:The Essential Principles of Stoicism: Discover how Stoic philosophy ca...
2024-08-1349 min
Resilience Agenda RadioMastering Life’s Transitions: A Journey of Self-Improvement with Clint Murphy – ep.31Join us for an insightful episode with Clint Murphy, host of the Growth Guide podcast. Clint shares his journey from a career in finance to becoming a personal growth expert, real estate investor, and prolific reader. He discusses the crucial role of mental fitness in navigating career pivots, overcoming adversity, and achieving personal and professional growth. Discover how Clint integrates Mental Fitness practices into his daily life to maintain balance and thrive in his multiple roles.What You Will Learn:The importance of Mental Fitness in personal and professional growthStrategies for overcoming career obstacles...
2024-08-121h 14
Resilience Agenda RadioFueling Your Mind: Nutrition's Role in Mental Health with Dr. Lisa Young – Ep.30Join us as we explore the crucial link between nutrition and mental health with Dr. Lisa Young. In this insightful episode, Dr. Young, a renowned nutritionist and author, delves into how our food choices directly impact our mental wellbeing. Learn about key nutrients that support brain health, the importance of mindful eating, and practical tips to incorporate a balanced diet into your daily routine. Discover how simple changes in your diet can lead to significant improvements in your Mental Fitness.
2024-07-0340 min
Resilience Agenda RadioOvercoming Burnout: Mindfulness Strategies for Healthcare Workers with Dr. Gail Gazelle – Ep.29Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Dr. Gail Gazelle, a renowned physician, coach, and author, dedicated to combating physician burnout and enhancing resilience among healthcare professionals. With a deep commitment to mindfulness and resilience, Dr. Gazelle has significantly impacted the medical community, sharing her expertise as a part-time assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and through her widely acclaimed books, "Everyday Resilience" and "Mindful MD."In this episode, Dr. Gazelle discusses:Her journey from end-of-life care to addressing physician burnout.The concept of resilience as a well...
2024-06-1959 min
Resilience Agenda RadioOvercoming Adversity: The Role of Pain in Happiness with Dr. Brock Bastian – Ep.28Join us in this enlightening episode of Resilience Agenda Radio as we sit down with Dr. Brock Bastian, a leading psychologist and author of "The Other Side of Happiness." Dr. Bastian shares his groundbreaking research on the intricate relationship between pain, happiness, and meaning in our lives.Discover how embracing discomfort and adversity can lead to profound personal growth and fulfillment. Learn why resilience isn't just a trait but a skill we can develop through life's challenging experiences.In this episode, we also explore the misconceptions about happiness and how our pursuit of c...
2024-05-281h 02
Resilience Agenda RadioTransforming Pain into Joy: Understanding the Psychology of Happiness with Dr. Alex Lickerman - Ep.27Join us on the latest episode of Resilience Agenda Radio as we explore the psychology of happiness and resilience with Dr. Alex Lickerman. Discover how core beliefs shape our pursuit of happiness, practical strategies for building resilience, and the intersection of ancient Buddhist philosophy with modern psychology. Dr. Lickerman, author of "The Ten Worlds" and "The Undefeated Mind," shares valuable insights to help you overcome life's challenges and find lasting fulfillment.
2024-05-221h 04
Resilience Agenda RadioThe Psychology of Money and Investing with Rick Rule – Ep. 26In this episode of Resilience Agenda Radio, we explore the intersection of Mental Fitness and financial wellbeing with legendary investor and money manager, Rick Rule. Rick shares his extensive knowledge on the psychology of money, the principles of successful investing, and the importance of Mental Fitness in business and life. This conversation covers everything from the mindset required for financial success to the impact of cognitive biases on our financial decisions. Rick’s insights are invaluable for anyone looking to improve their financial wellbeing and overall Mental Fitness.
2024-05-151h 19
Resilience Agenda RadioMinimalism vs. Frugality: Unlocking Happiness Through Simple Living with Emrys Westacott – Ep. 25Join us for a fascinating conversation with philosopher Emrys Westacott as we delve into the wisdom of frugality. In a world obsessed with consumerism and status, Emrys offers a refreshing perspective on simple living and its potential to unlock true happiness. We explore the philosophical roots of frugality, discuss the challenges and rewards of embracing this lifestyle, and discover how it can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Whether you're a seasoned minimalist or just starting to explore the concept of simple living, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the complexities of the...
2024-05-081h 03
Resilience Agenda RadioPostpartum Anxiety, Depression & Beyond: A New Approach to Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Andrea Niles – Ep. 24New parenthood – it's exciting, overwhelming, and often filled with unexpected emotional twists and turns. Join us on Resilience Agenda Radio – The Mental Fitness Podcast's latest episode as we dive deep into the world of maternal mental health with renowned expert Dr. Andrea Niles, founder of Prospera, a platform dedicated to fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health support.In this episode, we'll unpack how to:Recognize the Signs: Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and more, empowering you to s...
2024-04-3042 min
Resilience Agenda RadioParenting Like A Stoic: Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos with Brittany Polat – Ep. 23Are you searching for a parenting philosophy that goes beyond the latest trends and fads? Join us as we explore the ancient wisdom of Stoicism and its application to modern-day parenting with Brittany Polat, author of "Tranquility Parenting."Discover how Stoic principles can help you:Navigate the challenges of raising children in today's culture.Develop resilience, not just happiness, in your children (and yourself!).Find the balance between giving your children autonomy and providing a sense of security.Manage your emotions and reactions as a parent.Cultivate a peaceful and fulfilling family life.
2024-04-231h 11
The Firefighters Podcast#279 Resilience & Mental Fitness with Hadleigh FischerToo often, we hear that we need to have a ‘problem’ or a ‘diagnosis’ before we can start taking an active interest in our mental health – how do we shift this ?What does resilience mean?What are the key components of resilience?How do we get people talking openly about improving their Mental Fitness?At Resilience Agenda, we envision a world where people imagine their mental health just like their physical health.Hadleigh Fischer created the Resilience Agenda where they envision a world where people can talk about mental health in a language...
2024-01-291h 27
Resilience Agenda RadioTalking About Recovering From Anxiety And Depression, Finding Balance At Work, And Defining Success With Julian Sarafian – Ep.22
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Resilience Agenda RadioTalking About Stoicism And Coping With Anxiety In A Complex World with Massimo Pigliucci – Ep.20
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Resilience Agenda RadioTalking About How To Increase Your Energy Levels & Feel Better With Diet With Shawn Talbott – Ep.21
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Resilience Agenda RadioTalking About Equality In The Home And Strategies of Beating Overwhelm with Brigid Schulte – Ep.19
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Resilience Agenda RadioTalking About Cultivating The Meta Skills of Mental Fitness with Mark Van Buren – Ep.18
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Resilience Agenda RadioTalking About Transforming Mindlessness to Mindfulness with Harvard's Ellen Langer – Ep. 16When our everyday becomes routine, it's easy to fall into the trap of mindlessness. We're joined by Harvard's very own "mother of mindfulness", Dr. Ellen Langer who walks us through the different ways we often find ourselves battling with the ability to rightfully differentiate a tragedy or an inconvenience.Listen on as Dr. Langer shares the strategies that we can incorporate in our lives, in order to reframe the way we categorize the good and bad, to help us go from being mindless to being mindful.
2022-08-2957 min
Resilience Agenda RadioTalking about Breathing and How You're Probably Doing It Wrong with Patrick McKeown – Ep.15In the first episode for 2022, we wanted to learn more on how to sleep better, focus better, and feel calmer. What better way to improve on these things than by taking a look at the way we breathe? Joined by Patrick McKeown, one of the world's leading experts on functional breathing and the author of several books, including Atomic Focus and the Oxygen Advantage as he walks us through how we can improve our wellbeing through an automatic function we often take for granted.
2022-08-181h 08
The Research Behind Lift the LidHadleigh Fischer, Resilience Agenda (Episode 30)
On the 30th episode of The Research Behind Lift the Lid podcast, we talk to special guest Hadleigh Fischer from Resilience Agenda
Resilience Agenda is a company that promotes the idea of 'mental fitness', inspiring people to think about their mental health in a more positive way. Through their line of diaries and journals, they provide helpful strategies to help people look after their mental health like they would their physical health.
Listeners of this podcast can purchase one of the Resilience Agenda diaries with 25% off by using the code ROTARY25 at checkout.
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2021-03-1124 min
Resilience Agenda RadioTalking Stoicism, The Benefits of Resilience, How to Deal with Anxiety, and Ryan Holiday with Donald Robertson - Ep.14
2021-02-181h 04Resilience Agenda RadioTalking 'Leading from Anywhere', Working From Home, Remote teams & Mental Health Leadership with David Burkus - Ep.13
2021-01-2256 min2020-11-2356 minResilience Agenda RadioTalking Positive Education & Youth Mental Health with Geelong Grammar's Rhiannon McGee - Ep.11
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Resilience Agenda RadioTalking Food, Gut-Health and Nutrition & Mental Health with Felice Jacka - Ep. 9
2020-09-161h 11Resilience Agenda RadioTalking the Origins of Mental Fitness & Strengths with Paula Robinson - Ep. 8
2020-09-0258 min
Resilience Agenda RadioTalking Resilience, Burnout & Being Vulnerable with Kristen Lee - Ep. 7In this episode, we talk to Ted speaker, author, psychologist, resilience and behavioural change expert and fountain of collective wisdom, Kristen Lee, who joins us from Boston.
2020-08-2150 min
Energetic Education#204: Hadleigh Fischer | The Resilience Agenda
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This week I have the pleasure of connecting with Hadleigh Fischer, who is the founder of Resilience Agenda. Resilience Agenda is one of Australia’s fastest-growing mental health awareness brands. Founded in 2017, Resilience Agenda develops stylish gift items, practical online content and engaging seminars that make sharing the idea of good mental health more relevant, engaging and inspiring.
With a background in Human Resources, and drawing on a powerful personal story, Hadleigh’s vision is to Change the Meaning of Mental Health through the idea of M...
2020-08-1700 min
Energetic Radio#204: Hadleigh Fischer | The Resilience AgendaThis week I have the pleasure of connecting with Hadleigh Fischer, who is the founder of Resilience Agenda. Resilience Agenda is one of Australia’s fastest-growing mental health awareness brands. Founded in 2017, Resilience Agenda develops stylish gift items, practical online content and engaging seminars that make sharing the idea of good mental health more relevant, engaging and inspiring. With a background in Human Resources, and drawing on a powerful personal story, Hadleigh’s vision is to Change the Meaning of Mental Health through the idea of Mental Fitness. Over 20,000 supporters across Australia have now jumped on board, and t...
2020-08-1642 min
Resilience Agenda RadioTalking Perfectionism, Self-Compassion and the Present Moment with Shauna Shapiro - Ep. 6In today's episode, we speak with psychologist, author, TEDx presenter and mindfulness and compassion expert Shauna Shapiro from Santa Clara University in the US. We talk about how perfectionism makes us unhappy, what we really mean by the present moment, how self-compassion is at the heart of personal growth, and doesn't make us soft, and how we can take a more realistic and helpful approach to dealing with life, problems and choices.
2020-08-0636 min
Resilience Agenda RadioTalking Important Mental Health Crisis Conversations with Steph Robinson - Ep. 5In today's episode we speak with Lifeline Central West CEO Steph Robinson who talks us through the unique challenges of mental health in the 'bush' (rural areas), the important work Lifeline does in times of stress and uncertainty for people, and we spend 25 minutes walking through a role-play of how to approach someone we care about, ask them if they are okay, and most importantly, what to say and do if they say no...If you are pressed for time, fast forward to the 20 minute mark, where this must listen interview gets going.
2020-07-231h 04
The Dad TrainHow To Build Your Resilience, with Hadleigh Fischer - Part 2Hadleigh Fischer is the founder of Resilience Agenda and is on a mission to change the way we think about Mental Health.In this interview, we explore the next five tools in the Mental Fitness Toolkit, which are:OptimismMindfulnessGratitudeReframingPerspectiveThese are skills that can be practised and developed to help build your resilience and proactively manage your mental health. Hadleigh explains how they work, some of the research behind them and also how they can be implemented into your daily life so they become habits and rituals.If you haven't heard...
2020-07-1434 minThe Dad TrainHow To Build Your Resilience, with Hadleigh Fischer - Part 1Resilience helps you adapt and recover when faced with challenges, stress and adversity. It’s an important skill to have and fortunately, it is something that can be proactively developed.Hadleigh Fischer is the founder of Resilience Agenda and is on a mission to change the way we think about mental health. Often, people wait until they have a problem or a diagnosis, before taking an active interest in their mental health. However, Resilience Agenda encourages us to take a more proactive and preventative approach. They want us to think about mental health in the same...
2020-07-0736 min
Resilience Agenda RadioTalking How to Become Indistractable with Nir Eyal - Ep. 4In today’s episode with Nir Eyal we discuss how to overcome the challenges of distraction from social media, the news and procrastination. We talk about Nir’s Wall St Journal best-selling book ‘Indistractable’ and how it’s not our phones that cause us to become distracted, it’s our inability to better manage uncomfortable internal feelings. Nir shares with us how becoming Indistractable is set to become the ‘superpower of the 21st century‘, and in four easy-to-understand steps helps us learn to make our attention levels indestructable. We talk about the challenges that COVID-19 has o...
2020-06-3051 min
Resilience Agenda RadioTalking Digital Nutrition with Jocelyn Brewer - Ep. 3In today’s episode with Jocelyn Brewer we discuss how to “untangle” ourselves from the distracting pull of technology. Jocelyn introduces us to the idea of ‘Digital Calories’ and how time is a finite resource that we don’t want to be wasting.We talk about the controversy with Jean Twenge and her infamous article: “Have Smartphones destroyed a generation” and discover that the answer is no!Jocelyn shares her unique ideas about how best to handle technology-obsessed kids and their screen-time and how imposing strict limits and bans can be counter-productive.We discuss the...
2020-06-0154 minResilience Agenda RadioTalking Happiness with Tal Ben-Shahar - Ep. 2This week we talk to one of the world's leading happiness, well-being and self-development authors Tal Ben-Shahar. Tal is a former Harvard University psychology professor, best-selling author of several books including Happier, Being Happy & Choose the Life You Want. He is the founder of the Happiness Studies Institute, consults with Fortune 500 companies globally, and joins us from upstate New York.In today's episode, we talk about what real happiness is all about. We talk about the little things we can do each day to become happier, how we can optimise our mental health (no matter...
2020-05-151h 01
Resilience Agenda RadioTalking Mindfulness with Michael Bunting - Ep.1In our very first podcast episode we interview global mindfulness expert, leadership consultant, author, entrepreneur and all round nice-guy Michael Bunting to unpack what mindfulness is all about.Often talk about like it's the new kale, mindfulness is instead a simple way of viewing and interpreting the world that helps us become happier, calmer and more focused.
2020-05-0152 min
Rae Bonney - Men's HealthRae Bonney - 21-Aug-2017 - Hadleigh FischerRae Bonney talks with Hadleigh Fischer about the Resilience Agenda.
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