#016 - How to Communicate with Your Children

#016 - How to Communicate with Your Children

My guest today is Marcus Higgs Marcus is a communication coach for parents of preteens (ages 10-14). He helps them show up and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child during these crucial formative years. He works with parents who value doing hard things and want to connect with their tween before it's too late to bridge the gap. Expect to find out: * Why the pre-teen years are so formative in a child's development * How to limit the amount of outside influences that could negatively affect your child * How to become a more patient and emotionally effective parent * The best ways to support your child through difficult times And a whole lot more More of Marcus Higgs: Website: https://marcushiggs.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcushiggs/ Find me on socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErgxP26pdllxG6e7ETt2A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishaan.makingofaman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ishaan.makingofaman Intro/Outro music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#015 - Owen Marcus - Men Don't Know How to Master Their Emotions

My guest today is Owen Marcus. He is the founder of MELD, which serves men through scientifically backed programs to help them with emotional mastery and leadership Expect to hear about: -       Why men struggle with emotional awareness -       Balancing the emotional and rational mind -       How to let go of your judgements about yourself -       Why men shut down certain emotions and why that can be unhealthy And a whole lot more More of Owen Marcus and MELD: MELD website: https://meld.community/ Owen's website: https://owenmarcus.com/ Instagram: @owenmarcus @meld.men Find me on socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErgxP26pdllxG6e7ETt2A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishaan.makingofaman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ishaan.makingofaman Intro/Outro music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#014 - The Power of Talking to Strangers - Joe Keohane

My guest today is Joe Keohane. He is a journalist who has worked at or written for publications such as GQ and Esquire on many topics like politics, travel, social sciences and business. His book The Power of Strangers, digs deep into why we don’t talk to strangers, why we should, and how we can—drawing on academic studies, books, and interviews. Expect to Learn: -      How COVID affected our interactions -      How we evolved to become such social creatures -      Why a lot of us actively avoid human interactions -      What the best ways are to become better at making meaningful conversations with people And a whole lot more If you enjoy this chat Joe’s book is linked below. More of Joe Keohane: Book - The Power of Strangers: https://www.amazon.com/Strangers-Joe-Keohane/dp/0241399130 Website: https://joekeohane.net/ Find me on socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErgxP26pdllxG6e7ETt2A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishaan.makingofaman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ishaan.makingofaman Intro/Outro music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#013 - Stoic Principles to Guide Your Life - Erick Cloward (Stoic Coffee Break Podcast)

My guest today is Erick Cloward who is the host of the Stoic coffee break podcast. Stoicism has been a trendy topic for a while now but what even is it and do we really even understand the core principles and how to apply them to our daily lives? What about stoicism do we misunderstand or dilute incorrectly? Erick for over six years now has been sharing his insights and knowledge on the Stoic Coffee Break podcast and today he helped explain in more detail exactly how to get the most out of Stoic philosophy Expect to find out: -       What drew Erick to Stoicism -       How social media misinterprets Stoics to be emotionless and why that’s incorrect -       Why the Stoic mindset may not sugarcoat things but is the best for your long-term mindset -       Why letting go of things not in your control is liberating and shouldn’t be feared And a whole lot more. As a consistent listener of the Stoic Coffee Break podcast, it was incredible to have Erick on and it was amazing to have a chat with such a knowledgeable guy on a topic which I feel I have only just scratched the surface on. More of Erick Cloward: Website: https://stoic.coffee/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70tDlUjoCZAFqO7cnuspJW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stoic-coffee-break/id1336222571 Instagram: @stoic.coffee Find me on socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErgxP26pdllxG6e7ETt2A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishaan.makingofaman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ishaan.makingofaman Intro/Outro music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#012 - You Need to Spend More Time Alone - Dr. Sybil Geldart

My guest today is Sybil Geldart. She is an associate professor of psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University (Ontario, Canada), with research interests broadly based in human development and health psychology She is also trained in cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches. Both in teaching and clinical practice, Dr. Geldart equips adults and young people with a toolbox of coping and life skills to help deal with the many stressors we all face at work and school including in Her recent self-help book, Alone Time: Embracing Solitude for Health and Well-Being Expect to learn -       How smartphones have damaged our mental health -       Why taking time for solitude is so important -       How to set boundaries so you can stay connected to people whilst also getting some alone time -       The techniques to help build the right habits for kids so they are not screen-dependent -       What the so-called “Blue zones” of the world do better than the rest of us   And a whole lot more. Sybil’s research into the importance of solitude and alone time is fascinating and for those with a busy mind, her advice will be invaluable. More of Dr. Sybil Geldart: Book - Alone Time: Embracing Solitude for Health and Wellbeing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1922785695?tag=psychologytod-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 Find me on socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErgxP26pdllxG6e7ETt2A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishaan.makingofaman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ishaan.makingofaman Intro/Outro music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Hokkaido (Lo-Fi Chill Hip-Hop) - Infraction ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.