What's going on in the brain when we create new habits

Top Gun Fighter Pilot - Habit Patterns, Meditation, and Stress - interview with Mark Williams

My guest Mark Williams is the real deal when it comes to being a Top Gun Fighter Pilot! We do cover his time as a fighter pilot and the approach you need to fly fighter jets at high speed (10 miles a minute). Mark is also a keen meditator and is a Director of Mindfulness Programs at Veterans PATH. In this episode we cover: * What it takes to be a fighter pilot * Similarities between military training and Bhuddist monks * Meditation * Self compassion - why it's important when you look to make changes in yourself or your life * We touch on the three pillars to build any change * and some thoughts today's stressful work and life. We are planning a second episode to delve further into meditation and psychedelics!  If you have any questions for the episode, drop me a note - coach@comentra.com [coach@comentra.com] If you enjoyed this episode please give it 5 stars/thumbs up. You can help me immensely by subscribing and sharing with one friend. _____________________________________  How to connect with me:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azzyaslam [https://www.linkedin.com/in/azzyaslam]  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AzzyAslam [https://twitter.com/AzzyAslam]  Subscribe to my new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UoRoVrNjXX2knbW_mlVoA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UoRoVrNjXX2knbW_mlVoA]  Website: https://comentra.com [https://comentra.com]  Blog: https://comentra.com/blog [https://comentra.com/blog]

Thinking of Leaving Corporate and Going Solopreneur - Interview with Anna Britnor-Guest

If you are thinking of leaving your corporate role and going solopreneur then this intervew is for you. My guest, Anna Britnor-Guest, gives us her experience of making the move to working for herself. We cover: * Expectations vs. Reality of going it alone * What were the biggest challenges * What Anna learned about herself along the journey * What help and support did she find helpful & useful * Which habits and routines helped along the way * What Anna would differently if she started again I hope this will help you prepare for your move and make it an awesome success! If there are things you want to know which I have missed in this episode, please get in touch with your questions. I will add them to another episode and get you some answers. Contact me on coach@comentra.com [coach@comentra.com] If you enjoyed this episode please give it 5 stars/thumbs up. You can help me immensely by subscribing and sharing with one friend. ___________________________________  To get in touch with  Anna Britnor-Guest :  Website: https://www.alatebusinessgrowth.com/ [https://www.alatebusinessgrowth.com/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabritnorguest [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabritnorguest]  Podcast: Revenue Riser   _____________________________________  How to connect with me:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azzyaslam [https://www.linkedin.com/in/azzyaslam]  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AzzyAslam [https://twitter.com/AzzyAslam]  Subscribe to my new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UoRoVrNjXX2knbW_mlVoA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UoRoVrNjXX2knbW_mlVoA]  Website: https://comentra.com [https://comentra.com]  Blog: https://comentra.com/blog [https://comentra.com/blog]

Social Anxiety and Introverts with Mark Metry

From social anxiety and being an introvert to helping people going through similar challenges. My guest Mark Metry talks us through when he realised it more than just being shy. He had social anxiety, and how it even made him make plans to take his own life.  Listen to his journey from realisation to learning to manage and overcome the his social anxiety. We share some of the things we have learned through our lives which wil help you make changes to your mood, and mindset.   If you enjoyed this episode please give it 5 stars/thumbs up. You can help me immensely by subscribing and sharing with one friend. ___________________________________  To get in touch with Mark Metry and buy the book "Screw Being Shy":  Website: https://www.markmetry.com/ [https://www.markmetry.com/] _____________________________________  How to connect with me:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azzyaslam [https://www.linkedin.com/in/azzyaslam]  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AzzyAslam [https://twitter.com/AzzyAslam]  Subscribe to my new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UoRoVrNjXX2knbW_mlVoA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UoRoVrNjXX2knbW_mlVoA]  Website: https://comentra.com [https://comentra.com]  Blog: https://comentra.com/blog [https://comentra.com/blog]

Telling Your Story And Making It Entertaining with Jordan Gross

We explore personal development from a different angle in this episode. My guest Jordan Gross is an author, entrepreneur, TED Talk speaker, and helps people make storytelling entertaining and using it as part of their personal growth. Which he calls "Magitivational". Lots of life lessons and reimagining personal development! He is the author of 3 books: 'Getting COMFY' 'The Journey to Cloud Nine' 'What happens in Tomorrow World' All available online and local book store - please support you local store! Link to the e-book is below. _____________________________________________________________ If you enjoyed this episode please give it 5 stars/thumbs up. You can help me immensely by subscribing and sharing with one friend. ___________________________________  To get in touch with  Jordan Gross and buy his books:  Website: https://jordan-gross.com/ [https://jordan-gross.com/]  e-book download: https://bit.ly/3je9M0M [https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3je9M0M&trk=flagship-messaging-web&messageThreadUrn=urn%3Ali%3AmessagingThread%3A2-NWE0MGI1MmItYjFlNy00ZGRhLWJmNmMtZWQ3MDQ2NjdiYTFhXzAxMw%3D%3D] _____________________________________  How to connect with me:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azzyaslam [https://www.linkedin.com/in/azzyaslam]  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AzzyAslam [https://twitter.com/AzzyAslam]  Subscribe to my new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UoRoVrNjXX2knbW_mlVoA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UoRoVrNjXX2knbW_mlVoA]  Website: https://comentra.com [https://comentra.com]  Blog: https://comentra.com/blog [https://comentra.com/blog]

What's going on in the brain when we create new habits

A quick look at what goes on in our brain when you start to create new habits. Hope this explains what needs to happen to help you create and embed new habits. I cover the following: * What does a habit look like to the brain * What happens when we start to create a new habit * What happens as we try to embed the habit - make it stronger * The changes to make the habit automated * How long does all this take * What happens when we stop repeating a habit * Why does the brain dismantle new habits Follow the science and you will create and embed new habits!   If you enjoyed this episode please give it 5 stars/thumbs up. You can help me immensely by subscribing and sharing with one friend. _____________________________________  How to connect with me:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azzyaslam [https://www.linkedin.com/in/azzyaslam]  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AzzyAslam [https://twitter.com/AzzyAslam]  Subscribe to my new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UoRoVrNjXX2knbW_mlVoA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UoRoVrNjXX2knbW_mlVoA]  Website: https://comentra.com [https://comentra.com]  Blog: https://comentra.com/blog [https://comentra.com/blog]