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The Art of Levelling UpNavigating Life Post Graduation with Stephanie DarlingtonSend us a textIn episode 17 of "The Art of Levelling Up", Kashaf Masood sits down with Stephanie Darlington, the host of the wonderful podcast "Twenties Talks | The Unspoken Truth". They discuss all things related to navigating life after graduating college or university. They touch upon topics including the different emotions we feel after graduating, the rut of the quarter-life crisis, how we can find our true purpose, strategies to maintain a balanced schedule post-graduation, how to navigate the corporate world as a new grad, and so much more! . . . As always, thank you f...
2024-07-101h 33The Art of Levelling UpThe Rest Deprivation of the Modern Age and How to Solve ItSend us a textIn episode 16 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood discusses rest. She introduces rest by talking about the seven types of rest. She explains why the modern society is so rest deprived. Finally, she provides proven strategies to help you layer different types of rest into your life so that you don't become burnout. Resources:If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the book listed below, it was referenced to in the making of today's episode.
2024-06-2023 minThe Art of Levelling UpHow to Process Stress to Prevent BurnoutSend us a textIn episode 15 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood discusses burnout and how it relates to unprocessed stress. First, she provides a little introduction to burnout. Then she explains the different causes of burnout while also providing an understanding of what one of the root causes of burnout is. Finally, she dives deep into proven strategies on how to complete the stress cycle to prevent burnout. Resources:If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the book...
2024-06-1414 minThe Art of Levelling UpThe Brain, Addictions, and Proven Strategies to Overcome ThemSend us a textIn episode 14 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood discusses bad habits and addictions. She talks about what bad habits and addictions are and explains why they form in the first place. She explains what happens to the brain when we engage in addictive behaviours. Finally, she provides proven strategies to help you conquer your bad habits and addictions so you can live a more healthy, balanced life. Resources:If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out...
2024-06-0621 minThe Art of Levelling UpAn 8-Step Plan to Coming Back from FailureSend us a textIn episode 13 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood talks about failure. She first provides an introduction to what it truly means to fail and the different ways we may come across failure in our lives. She then explains the various effects of failure from both a psychological and biological perspective. Finally, she provides an 8-step to help you come back from failure so you can use the failure as a catalyst to your future success. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the...
2024-05-2919 minThe Art of Levelling UpA 3-Step Guide to Expanding Your Comfort ZoneSend us a textIn episode 12 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood talks about the comfort zone. She first provides an introduction to the different zones of living; the comfort zone, the complacent zone, and the survival zone. She explains why stepping out of our comfort zone is not the way to success, she lists the consequences of forcing yourself out of your comfort, and finally she introduces a 3-step guide to expanding your comfort zone so you can reach your full potential. Resources:If...
2024-05-2220 minThe Art of Levelling UpThe Psychology of Negative Self-Talk & How to Improve Your Inner DialogueSend us a textIn episode 11 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood provides an introduction to negative self-talk. First, she defines what exactly negative self-talk is and why we engage in it from a biological, psychological, and evolutionary perspective. She then discusses the various consequences of negative self-talk and how it affects the brain. Finally, she dives into proven steps that can help us flip our negative inner script to a positive one. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please ch...
2024-05-1516 minThe Art of Levelling UpUnderstanding Self-Sabotage & How to Get Out of Your Own WaySend us a textIn episode 10 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood gives an introduction to self sabotage. She defines self sabotage and its psychological roots. She expands on numerous ways we self sabotage in the behavioural, emotional, and social realms and their negative effects. Finally, she provides proven strategies to help us let go of self sabotaging tendencies so that we can live a life true to ourselves. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the books li...
2024-05-0220 minThe Art of Levelling UpAn Introduction to Brain Blunders and How to Catch ThemSend us a textIn episode 9 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood provides an introduction to brain blunders - different ways our brain makes errors in decision making. First, she introduces the biological and psychological mechanisms that govern decision making. Then, she introduces five different ways our brain skews judgement. Finally, she explains why it's necessary to be aware of these brain blunders so that we can make wiser decisions. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the bo...
2024-04-1715 minThe Art of Levelling UpThe Art of Letting Go Through DetachmentSend us a textIn episode 8 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood provides an overview of detachment. She introduces detachment and what it really is. She talks about the reasons why we should detach and some common obstacles we may face when learning to detach. Finally, she outlines eight proven strategies to help you use detachment in your life so you can focus your energy on what truly matter. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the books li...
2024-03-2015 min
To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NPA Science-Based Perspective to Self-Growth with Kashaf Masood- Episode 54Kashaf Masood is a biomedical engineering graduate and the podcast host of “The Art of Levelling Up” where she discusses various subject matters to help listeners become the best version of themselves, through a science-based perspective. In this episode, we discuss navigating life, values, self-compassion, and much more! Check out The Art of Levelling Up here: https://linktr.ee/theartoflevellinguppodcast
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2024-03-2028 minThe Art of Levelling UpThe Psychology of Attachment Theory and How to Develop a Secure AttachmentSend us a textIn episode 7 of "The Art of Levelling Up", Kashaf Masood provides an introduction to attachment theory. She talks about the history of attachment theory and the psychologists behind the development of attachment theory. She introduces the four different attachment styles, how they look like in relationships, and the emotional triggers and negative effects of the insecure attachment styles. Finally, she outlines general and specific proven strategies to help someone with an insecure attachment style develop a secure one. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed...
2024-02-0235 minThe Art of Levelling UpAn Introduction to Resentment and the Power of ForgivenessSend us a textIn episode 6 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood provides an introduction to resentment. She talks about what resentment is and why it develops in the first place. She explains the physiological changes that occur with resentment and their associated negative effects. Finally, she outlines proven steps to help us adopt forgiveness so that we can let go of our resentments and find peace. Resources:If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the book listed below, i...
2024-01-1718 minThe Art of Levelling UpThe Different Ways We Communicate and How to Speak Up with AssertivenessSend us a textIn episode 5 of "The Art of Levelling Up," biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood introduces the four communication styles and explores their psychological development. She gives examples of how ineffective communication styles show up in daily life and their corresponding negative effects. Finally, she dives into proven strategies to help adopt a healthier, assertive communication style that allows you to speak up for yourself while maintaining respect and civility.Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the books listed below, t...
2024-01-0321 minThe Art of Levelling UpA Guide to Mind Traps and How to Navigate ThemSend us a textOn episode 4 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood discusses cognitive distortions, otherwise known as mind traps. She goes over the biological and psychological mechanisms of cognition and how cognitive distortions develop, she introduces ten different cognitive distortions and their negative effects, and finally she dives into proven strategies to help you manage these cognitive distortions so that you can get out of your head and experience life as it is.Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode...
2023-12-2120 minThe Art of Levelling UpThe Psychology of Social Comparison and How to Shift Your Focus from Others to YourselfSend us a textOn episode 3 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood discusses social comparison and its role in today's society. She goes over the reasons we are wired to socially compare, the positive and negative effects of comparison, and provides proven strategies to help you get out of the comparison trap, so you can live the life you're meant to live. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the books listed below, they were referenced in the ma...
2023-12-0616 min
The Art of Levelling UpAn Introduction to Dopamine and How to Break Free from an Addicted SocietySend us a textOn episode 2 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood provides an introduction to dopamine, its positive and negative effects, and how you can break free from a nation filled with it to reach your full potential. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the books listed below, they were referenced in the making of today's episode. 1. "Dopamine Nation" | Dr. Anna Lembke 2. "Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Beha...
2023-11-2213 min
The Art of Levelling UpHow to Optimize Your Sleep for a Better Night's RestSend us a textOn episode 1 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood dives into the fascinating world of sleep where she uncovers the science behind sleep and explores methods on how to get the most restful slumber possible. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the books listed below, they were referenced in the making of today's episode. 1. Sleep: The Myth of 8 Hours, the Power of Naps, and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind | Nic...
2023-11-0805 min