My Life Coach Is My Podcast Partner!

Ep 11 | What you miss out on by not meditating

"Most of us are either conscious and occupied, or unconscious and unoccupied." ~ someone wise whose name Ellery cannot remember We chat about: • what meditation is, and the good stuff it can bring you in practical aspects, such as focus and sleep • how meditation can increase your ability to have more freedom over your everyday actions, by allowing you to set the tone of your day (think mood) and creating mental/emotional space to process and handle the events in your daily life. We also share some common misconceptions of what meditation ‘should’ be, as well as our personal recommendations for meditation aids (especially if you've been wanting to meditate, but find it challenging). ★ Connect with Aaroson & Ellery: → twitter.com/el_aaro [https://twitter.com/el_aaro] (qsns & comments here) → tiktok.com/@aaroson → elleryng.com/coach [http://elleryng.com/coach]

Ep 10 | Are you a 'good adviser'?

We chat about useful approaches to helping those around you, especially if you often have people coming to you for advice. • what you can do when someone has repeatedly ranted / talked about the same matter to you • how you can take care of the relationship even as the conversation approaches uncomfortable areas • differences between advising and coaching - being aware of what you’re trying to do for the person ★ Connect with Aaroson & Ellery: → twitter.com/el_aaro [https://twitter.com/el_aaro] (qsns & comments here) → tiktok.com/@aaroson → elleryng.com/coach [http://elleryng.com/coach]

Ep 09 | Confidence is not as elusive as we think it is

During a coaching session with Ellery, Aaroson finally does his first IG Live, which he set as one of his personal development challenges. We reflect on what went on for him, chatting about: • learning to be comfortable with being uncomfortable • what confidence is • why confidence is not necessarily a requisite for doing that thing you're afraid of doing • how doing (instead of just thinking or feeling) is a huge part of confidence • how enlisting the support of others can help you overcome intimidating challenges ★ Connect with Aaroson & Ellery: → twitter.com/el_aaro [https://twitter.com/el_aaro] (qsns & comments here) → tiktok.com/@aaroson → elleryng.com/coach [http://elleryng.com/coach]

Ep 08 | Rest & relaxation - not the same thing

Aaroson shares a realization he’s had in a recent coaching session with Ellery, about his longtime habit of computer-gaming. (Speaking from his personal situation) we talk about: • how gaming had gone from relaxing to distracting (a core of procrastination) • how it was perpetuating frustration instead of bringing peace / satisfaction If you aspire to be more productive, you can also listen to us chat about: • why it’s important to distinguish between rest and relaxation • the default mode network (in our brain) and why it’s important for being creative and accessing more mental space ★ Connect with Aaroson & Ellery: → twitter.com/el_aaro [https://twitter.com/el_aaro] (qsns & comments here) → tiktok.com/@aaroson → elleryng.com/coach [http://elleryng.com/coach]

Ep 07 | Coaching & therapy - what’s the difference?

Coaching and therapy are forms of professional help that are available and growing in popularity. They might have come up in your conversations… or you might even have wondered which one is for you! In this episode, we chat about some fundamental differences between the two. • the significance of trauma and ‘emotional blocks’ • is coaching or therapy better • should you go with coaching or therapy (or both) ★ Connect with Aaroson & Ellery: → twitter.com/el_aaro [https://twitter.com/el_aaro] (qsns & comments here) → tiktok.com/@aaroson → elleryng.com/coach [http://elleryng.com/coach]