On Apple's New State of Mind App - Is Mood Tracking Harmful?

Celebrating Rich Roll & Knowing Your, "Why"

Today I celebrate the person and podcaster, Rich Roll. You will know well the Rich Roll Podcast sometimes referenced in this show. You will also know that Rich has made significant changes to his approach in how he connects with his audience over the past couple of months. I review my own reactions and the overarching impact his work has had on my life and content. I also take some time to sink into my, "Why" on three key interests in my life. Being connected to why we embrace the important commitments provides the power to keep them going, even when things lack a sense of motivation or reward.

There Are No Hacks for Optimizing Wellness - Avoid Gurus!

Today I spend time talking about my own learning pre and post injury as a long distance runner. I promote the idea that Gurus are ruining our wellness experience promoting their own financial gain. I also talk about how easily we are taken in by contradictory content on YouTube, designed to create anxiety and purchasing. In the end, there are no hacks to wellness - We simply must put in the work, one micro-habit at a time.

I'm Divorcing Strava - When Extrinsic Motivation Fizzles

Today I share my own experience with Strava and what led me to quitting this social media platform built for athletes. We are all learning to manage the social signals competing for our attention and compelling our behaviour. The Strava, "kudos" and comments after each activity, promotes engagement on the platform, and in the end, is a very shallow form of motivation. I review the difference between these extrinsic signals and the intrinsic counterpart we should strive for.

I'm Back! Running Strong & The Big Reset!

Today I celebrate my return to the Finding My Psych Podcast after more than two years away with injury and navigating major life changes. I share what kept me away and things I have learned since I connected with you last. Finally, I leave you with ideas for future content and a brief discussion on the, "three why's" when you are feeling stuck.

Problematic Decline in Motivation with Age - Doubling Down on Behavioural Activation

In today's episode, I share research and anecdotal evidence of my own experience in managing a perceived decline in motivation as I step into my early 50s. While there are popularized and straight forward cognitive explanations that point to a decline in motivation with age, changes in motivation and the, "get up and go" approach to activation, are caused by an array of contributing factors.