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Yungmash RadioYungMash Radio: gifts, gifts and more gifts - the season finale!In this final episode of the season, newly officially certified YungMentors Cameron and Aya (congratulations to you both!) together with Kate discuss giving and receiving gifts. Lots of things need to be taken into consideration here: preferred love languages are important, (And while we are on a subject, there was a whole episode on love languages). The trio agree that presents that last matter, as do those that required a lot of prep and thought. Gift cards are a big no!
We are taking a break with a pod for a few weeks and will be back wi...2022-12-0253 minYungmash RadioYungMash Radio: unreliable memories, trauma and five things for your gratitude journalIn this episode, YungMentor Cameron talks to our resident expert, Sydney based clinical psychologist Michael Kirton, about the most effective psychological concepts and techniques that will help you lead a better life.
Self awareness is central to elevating one’s conscience: you yourself are your own best therapist. We live in a society that doesn’t readily recognise trauma, and we should be better equipped to do so. Our own memories, according to neuroscientists, are overvalued, as your brain always distorts them. Intuition, meanwhile, plays a significant role in your personal self-regulating - you just need to learn...2022-11-0100 minYungmash RadioYungMash Radio: Jesus Christ, Wolf of Wall Street and safe spacesIn this episode, Kate (Masha's mum) and YunMentor Caitlin, chat with a 20-year old Londoner Craig, law student and podcast host, who once invited Masha to his show to discuss the meaning of life (and you can find all the relevant links below).
Now it's his turn.
Craig, Kate and Caitlin discuss what life means to them. Inevitably, that sense is likely to be very different and dependent on your age, upbringing, way of life and experience. In the upcoming hour the trio touch on Christianity and spirituality, helping others and living true to your own...2022-10-181h 01Yungmash RadioYungMash Radio: Kabbalah, dating and living up your 20sIn this episode, Kate (Masha's mum) and YunMentor Aya, chat with a former Kabbalah teacher and a life coach Jay Kemal.
Their conversation centres around removing pressure from yourself - how can we practice and learn and make effort to continually be oneself? Why is it important? Knowing who you are is not an end goal, it’s a constantly moving process. Getting to know yourself is a life-long journey.
Practice self audit - why am I doing it or who am I doing it for? Am I enjoying it? (We are not saying everything sho...2022-10-0442 minYungmash RadioYungMash Radio: What is Neurocoaching, a Conversation with neuroresearcher Mark WaldmanIn this episode, Kate (Masha's mum) and YunMentor Tatyana, chat with one of the world's leading neuroresearchers Mark Waldman.
They discuss what neurocoaching is and how it is different to psychotherapy, go over some of the techniques and methods of neurocoaching, as well as dispel some of the myths and urban legends about brain and brain research. You'll learn about 'compassionate communication' and the most effective way of reaching mindful awareness and being present. Most importantly, you'll be reminded about the importance of trusting your own intuition (the brain telling you what really works for it!) and w...2022-09-1352 minYungmash RadioYungMash Radio: Seashells, Bentleys, Salt & Vinegar - What's Your Love Language?In this episode, Kate (Masha's mum) is chatting with three YungMash mentors - Aya, Avalon and Caitlin - about all things love language.
Cooking food, spending money, giving attention or praise, organising secret trips, selecting clothes, sending unexpected gifts - there are lots and lot of ways to express love (in fact, there are 6 ways of doing so, and a link below will lead you to a quiz to identify yours).
Different people have different ways of giving AND receiving love - and if your way of giving and someone's way of receiving don't match, i...2022-08-3048 minYungmash RadioYungmash Radio: Hope, "Stretch & Yawn", Toxic PositivityIn this episode, Kate (Masha's mum) is chatting with two YungMash mentors - Tatiana and Caitlin - about what it takes to stay positive in dark situations in life. They stay away from discussing trauma, as it requires a very special, trained approach, but instead concentrated on how to pick yourself up more effectively when life's challenges come.
They discuss the importance of feeling grateful and being hopeful, the significance of taking a pause wherever you feel reactive, the value of regular stretching and yawning (you'll hear a lot more regularly about stretching and yawning here!) and r...2022-08-2340 minYungmash RadioYungmash Radio: When a Gen X Medium Met a Gen Z OneIn this episode, Kate (Masha's mum) is chatting to two mediums - Heike and Caitlin. They discuss messages from loved ones and transition to the other side, different forms of energy and dreams, spiritual support, and above all, the purpose of life.
If you find this episode relatable and/or engaging, please share it with your networks. It's impressive how many people are actually interested in the topic, once you start talking to them.
The podcast, Masha's pride and joy, forms the integral part of Yungmash Collective - we aim to bring you new episodes regul...2022-08-161h 04Yungmash RadioYungmash Radio: Awkward Birthdays, Questionable Fashion and Terrible HaircutsThe first episode of Season 3 and it’s good to be back! We sit down to talk about a wide range of topics including some very dodgy birthday parties and fashion trends that need to go.2021-10-3052 min
The Meaning of Life From Craig's PerspectiveAn Interview With A Stage 4 Cancer Patient- Masha ShishkinaIn this season 2 finale, Masha opens up about the day she was diagnosed with cancer, the story of her life-saving surgery to remove the tumour, the reality of chemotherapy, how having cancer has affected her mental health and her relationship with friends and romantic partner.
Craig’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c_s1818/
Masha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yungmashh/
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themeaningoflifewithcraig/message2021-09-1249 minYungmash RadioYungmash Radio: Dating, Icks and Naked ButlersThis time round we have a very special guest, Anthony, who actually knows what Masha is like on a date. Today we uncover everything involved with dating in a flawed generation.2021-06-121h 09Yungmash RadioYungmash Radio: The Year of the Two Cs: Cancer and CoronaThis comeback episode answers all the things you guys want to know about my time off. Starting the conversation that no one wants to talk about. 2021-03-0731 min
BorderlineWhy every child should spend a year abroad, with Katherine Alexander-DobrovolskaiaExchange students aren’t just the butt of jokes in American teen comedies. They’re young people going through one of the most transformative experiences life has to offer. Expanding it to more children – dare we say, to all children? – could change not just them, but the world.Katherine Alexander-Dobrovolskaia was dropped in Iowa from the newly broken-up Soviet Union in 1993. Borderline host Isabelle Roughol landed in New Jersey two weeks before 9/11. They reminisce and reflect on the impact of those formative years and share guidance for young people leaving home now – or returning, changed. 2021-02-2341 min