A podcast striving to normalize conversations that need to be had about mental health. Follow hosts Eric and Brad along in their quest for healthier minds by interviewing others and unpacking themselves in the process.
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Secrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast
Laura Thomson-Staveley & Debbie Green
Ideal for your commute, lunch break or even a well-deserved moment of self-care and development, our 25 minute episodes focus on positive actions to help you thrive and maximise your potential in the ever-evolving workplace, and in life. Join Debs and Lau, your positive cheerleaders bursting with energy and insight to maximise your confidence and success in the changing workplace. Leave feeling motivated, supported and armed with the tools and practical skills you need to maximise success as ...
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Life is short. Time is long. Right now so many of us are burnt out and overwhelmed: by the pandemic; by the uncertainty of the future; and by huge challenges like climate change, systemic racism, and inequality. The Long Time Academy is an immersive and entertaining new podcast that steps into this space with one clear message: changing the way we choose to engage with time can be life-changing, both when it comes to the problems we’re facing day to day, and to the huge threats we’re facing ...
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Spoken Wordplay Podcast- Daily I Am Affirmations with Relaxing Meditation Music
Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson
Go to Spoken Wordplay Podcast Online Storefront Page link & SAVE 50% & UP TO 75% OFF BLACK FRIDAY DEALS TO GET Exclusive Yearly Access to Season 1, 2 & 3 FULL EPISODES Ad-free with unlimited downloads for a discount price of $10 a year. Spoken Wordplay Podcast is for students to take a 15-minutes break allowing yourself to focus on mindfulness deep breathing exercises, repeating positive "I Am" affirmations repetitions and listening to relaxing 8 to 10hz Alpha brainwaves meditation music to ...
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Send us a text In this final of our 4-part focus on inspirational leadership, we take a look at the difference between confidence and egotism when you are a leader. As Lau is working overseas for the week, Debs is joined by our colleague and team dynamics expert Lindsey Thompson who shares real life examples. She takes us through 4 real world examp…
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I'm F.I.N.E. about Having a Little Mandatory Fun
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1:35:32Welcome back to all our F.I.N.E. Family and thank you for tuning into another wild and unfiltered episode of the 172nd most listened to mental health podcast in Cambodia! On today’s episode, the boys are taking a break from the heavy stuff and inviting you along for a little “mandatory fun.” Brad and Eric dive deep into the weird and wonderful worl…
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Send us a text In this third episode of our 4-part focus on Inspirational Leadership we explore what it means to lead people well through change. Lau takes the helm on this episode and takes us through leading change rather than just managing change and how to communicate well to keep a calm and focused environment. She shares practical tips for ho…
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231. Making the Move to First Time Leadership
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35:59Send us a text In this second episode of our 4-part focus on Inspirational Leadership we focus on making the move into your first leadership role. It’s exciting… and if we were to be honest, a little daunting too - so lets not forget that leaders are humans too. In this episode, we break down five essential tips to help you step into leadership wit…
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I'm F.I.N.E. about Getting a Little Ink Therapy with Special Guests Sarah Jane and Caro Trzzy
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1:19:02Welcome to all of our F.I.N.E. Family and thank you for tuning into another episode of your favorite laid-back mental health podcast! In today's episode, Brad and Eric take you on an ink-filled adventure into the world of tattoos with guests Sarah Jane and Caro Trzzy from Art and Sol Tattoo Studio. Delve into the deep military connection with tatto…
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230. Timeless Leadership Skills - The Stoic Approach
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29:13Send us a text Welcome to our new 4-part mini-series all about Inspirational Leadership. It can be so easy to judge leaders in an organisation as its easy to forget that leaders are humans too. As anyone who has recently moved into leadership, its not for the faint-hearted as we head towards 2030 - but this is the reason to lean in, not shy away fr…
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229. Book Club - Compassionate Leadership - Balancing People With Profits
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33:10Send us a text In this final in our 4-part series where we review 4 of the recent books that have made an impact on us, we explore Steven Hargreave's brilliant 'The Compassionate Leader's Playbook' from 2021. His book demonstrates how leading with compassion is great for business, culture, and the bottom line, and how when we lead with compassion e…
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228. Book Club - Livewired Brain - Increase Your Adaptability Via Everyday Learning
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33:01Send us a text In this third in our 4-part series where we review 4 of the recent books that have made an impact on us, we explore David Eagleman's inspirational 'Livewired' book from 2021. From new ways of looking at why we dream, to how we can maintain our problem-solving and decision-making skills, this brings a fresh and empowering way to view …
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227. Book Club - Trauma Informed Coaching - Flags for Everyday Conversations
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29:25Send us a text In this second in our 4-part series the books that have made an impact on us, we explore The Trauma Informed Coach written by Joanna Harper. What happens when someone shares their trauma with you at work? Do you freeze, try to fix it, or change the subject? We unpack the delicate art of navigating difficult conversations with compass…
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I'm F.I.N.E. About Redefining Hospice Care
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1:41:26In today's heartfelt episode, Eric flies solo as co-host Brad enjoys some time on the slopes with fellow veterans. Eric is joined by guests Fawn Hendershott and Katie Canada from Uplifted Care to dive deep into a topic that, while difficult, is incredibly important: end-of-life care. Together, they explore what hospice care is, common misconception…
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226. Book Club - Scary Smart - Using AI Intelligently
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30:30Send us a text Welcome to the first in our new 4-part series where we review 4 of the recent books that have made an impact on us. Ideal for those who find it tricky to get the time to read but want the benefits of learning in an easy-listen way with tangible takeaways weaved in. Mo Gawdat's Scary Smart book is as much a call to action as it is a g…
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225. Time to Talk About Coercive Control in the Workplace
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32:48Send us a text In the final of our 4-part 'time to think' mini-series, we shine a light on one of the darker aspects of working relationships: coercive control. Whether this is an unhealthy manager/team member dynamic or between colleagues we explore what it means, what to watch out for and how to break the cycle. Many face the silent struggle of f…
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In this eye-opening episode of The I’m F.I.N.E. Podcast, Eric and Brad delve into the psychology of cults and the power of groupthink. They explore how individuals can be drawn into dangerous ideologies, the psychological tactics used to manipulate members, and how group dynamics can shape behavior. With personal insights and thought-provoking disc…
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Send us a text In the third of our 4-part 'time to think' mini-series, we focus on the importance of not just prioritising yourself, but to hold it as a core value to ensure a healthy balance in how you interact with people and the world at large. If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything (Katy Perry, song ROAR) so it boosts our confidence…
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Welcome students to your second semester of back to school winter term activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson, speaking from the heart with a motivational message. Every Febuary, people all over the world celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of National Black Hist…
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132. Book Club - Surrounded By Idiots? How to Work Well With People
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33:52Send us a text Handling tricky people continues to be a hot topic, particularly if you are working in a hybrid setting where misunderstandings can arise due to judgements and perceptions. So this week we dip into the brilliant bestseller 'Surrounded By Idiots' written Thomas Erikson in 2014. It offers a simple method for assessing the personalities…
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Send us a text In the second of our 4-part 'time to think' mini-series, we focus on the element that has a huge impact on our performance wellbeing at work: the relationship with our boss. According to Gallup, managers (more than any other factor) influence team engagement and performance. 70% of the variance in team engagement is determined solely…
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I'm F.I.N.E. about What it's Like to be a Female Veteran
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1:56:19Welcome to all of our F.I.N.E. Family and thank you for tuning into another episode of the 172nd most listened to mental health podcast in Cambodia! On today's episode, Eric and Brad dive deep into the world of female veterans with their special guests, Marine Corps retired Gunnery Sergeant Kristen Rubio and Marine Corps Corporal Robin Brooks. Toge…
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222. Time to Think About Your Mind Health
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51:10Send us a text Welcome to our latest 4-part mini-series where we invite you to 'take time' to think about 4 important topics that underpin a thriving work-life in the 2020s. In this episode we explore the essential need for us to prioritise our mind health - for our own personal wellness as well as collectively as part of a thriving workplace cultu…
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221. Working Well With Your Opposite - Yin/Yang
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33:02Send us a text In the final episode of our 4-part series exploring how to reduce drama in our work lives, we explore the how to work well with people who have an opposite approach to how they work to yourself. Those who prefer detail vs big picture, who needs facts vs stories, who appreciate advanced thinking time vs enjoy brainstorming in the mome…
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Send us a text In the third of our 4-part series exploring how to reduce drama in our work lives, we explore the difference between negative and positive team friction and the skills to address friction in a positive way. Using practical examples from the world of workplace mediation we highlight the language, tone and intent that can help shift fr…
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Send us a text In the second of our 4-part series exploring how to reduce drama in our work lives, we focus on identifying and handling saboteurs around us. We are joined once again by the inspirational Lindsey Thompson who simplifies the complicated world of organisational ‘scripts’. From the moment someone joins an organisation they can’t help bu…
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Welcome students to your second semester of back to school winter term activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. The month of January is the observance of Financial Wellness Awareness Month that encourages individuals to take proactive steps tow…
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218. Reduce Workplace Drama - Less Snakes, More Ladders
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33:41Send us a text As January 29th marks the new Chinese Year of The Snake, this new 4-part series explores how to reduce drama in our work lives. The Snake is celebrated for being the spirit of transformation and charm - with the gift for shedding old habits to make way for new ones. Is it time to step up and away from the drama or games in your work?…
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Welcome students to the beginning of your second semester of back to school winter term activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. The month of January is known as the observance of "National Staying Healthy" for students to start focusing on the…
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217. Essence of Successful Leadership: Relationships
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29:17Send us a text In this fourth and final episode in our latest mini-series looking at the essence of success in 4 specific areas, this one is all about leadership. Whether with a 'big L' ie you have leadership in your job title, or 'little l' -the million small acts of leadership that happen every day in both work and personal lives. People ask you …
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216. Essence of Successful Collaboration: Respect
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30:36Send us a text In this third episode in our latest mini-series looking at the essence of success in 4 specific areas, this one is all about collaboration. A hot topic of our time, we see around us the one aspect that makes the difference: respect. Originating from the Latin word ‘respectus’ meaning ‘to hold in regard’ could the magic spell of ‘resp…
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215. Essence of Successful Teamwork: Care
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28:15Send us a text In this second episode in our latest mini-series looking at the essence of success in 4 specific areas, this one is all about teamwork. Out of the million of words written about what makes a team successful, we think it probably be distilled down to one word: care. Using our CARE acronym, we explore concepts and practical examples ar…
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I'm F.I.N.E. with Having Tough Conversations (Special Guest: Melanie McCummiskey)
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52:55In this episode of I'm F.I.N.E., co-hosts Eric Peterson and Brad Stosiek welcome special guest Melanie McCummiskey to discuss the art of navigating challenging conversations. Drawing on their own experiences, they explore techniques to approach tough topics with confidence and empathy. Melanie also shares insights into her work with Veiled Valor, a…
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214. Essence of Successful Decision-Making: Confidence
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33:16Send us a text Our latest mini-series takes a sparkly look at the essence of success in 4 specific moments that can lead us towards a happier, healthier worklife. This first episode looks at the essential ingredient for successful decision-making which could probably be distilled down to one word: confidence. Whether resolving stay/go dilemmas, sho…
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213. Abundant Mindset: Motivating a Lethargic Team
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32:01Send us a text In the final of our 5-part 'mid-decade culture round-up' series we explore the very real topic of creating an abundant mindset within a team especially through times of ongoing change and transformation. Could it be that many workplaces are requiring above average levels of energy, innovation and collaboration from their people, at t…
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I'm F.I.N.E. with Being Perfectly Imperfect
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1:28:10In this episode of the I'm F.I.N.E. podcast, Eric Peterson and Brad Stosiek dive deep into the challenges of perfectionism during the holiday season. They explore how striving for perfection can steal the joy of the holidays and share practical tips for embracing imperfection. With real-life anecdotes and thoughtful reflections, they discuss how le…
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212. Enabling Intergenerational Teamwork Through Compassion
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34:20Send us a text As part of our 'mid-decade culture round-up' focus we take a look at intergenerational working and how to embrace the opportunities that diversity of age and experience can give. There are currently 5 generations who are in the 2024 workplace, meaning that great-grandchildren could be part of a team potentially for the first time in …
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CLICK HERE BY 12-21-24> TO NOMINATE MS. TONYA WILKERSON AS A REMARKABLE WOMAN TODAY! Welcome students to your second quarter of back to school Thanksgiving holiday activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast Community. This is your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. I am inviting you to parti…
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211. Reclaiming Self-Confidence After a Toxic Team Experience
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38:56Send us a text In the third in our 5-part season on the hot topics around workplace cultures in reality we explore how to reclaim confidence and positivity after a negative or toxic team experience. We are joined by the inspirational Dave McCabe who shares his experience and advice for bringing the learns but not the baggage when leaving a negative…
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I'm F.I.N.E. with Echoing the Honor of Veterans Day
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1:23:21In this special Veterans Day episode of I’m F.I.N.E., Eric Peterson and Brad Stosiek honor the courageous journeys of our nation's heroes by sharing inspiring veteran stories. They delve into the challenges of navigating disability benefits, the importance of self-advocacy, and why prioritizing self-care is far from selfish. Brad also reflects on h…
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Send us a text In the second in our 5-part season on the hot topics around workplace cultures in reality we explore how to handle the trauma of having a bad boss. Whether a current reality or dealing with a past experience, we are joined by the inspirational Angie Carter who shares her advice for handling or overcoming a bad boss. Angie is a Psycho…
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209. Workplace Reality: Accepting Uncertainty and Surfing Chaos
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28:55Send us a text Join us in our 5-part season where we take a mid-decade moment to reflect on the hot topics around workplace cultures in reality (the good, the bad and the ugly). Taking a practical 'how to' approach we take a behind the scenes look at the modern realities of working life and what this means to thrive in the second half towards 2030.…
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208. Embracing Outgoing Moments for Non-Outgoing People
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35:40Send us a text In this 4-part mini-series we explore how to bring a bit of OOOO to your work life: Optimism, Opportunity, Organisation & Outgoing. Four different topics, we explore the mindset, behaviours and tips that bring these to life in everyday practice. In this fourth episode we explore how to feel confident in scenarios that need us to be o…
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Welcome students to your first semester & second quarter of back to school Fall activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast Community. This is your head instructor Ms.Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. This October 20th is recognized as National Day on Writing where students explore different forms of writing su…
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I'm F.I.N.E. with Having a Service Dog
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1:24:08In this episode, co-hosts Brad Stosiek and Eric Peterson dive into the profound connection between veterans and service dogs. Joined by guest David and his service dog Diesel, they explore the role of service dogs in improving mental health, the intensive training involved, and the importance of ongoing support. David shares his personal experience…
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Send us a text In this 4-part mini-series we explore how to bring a bit of OOOO to your work life: Optimism, Opportunity, Outgoing & Organisation. Four different topics, we explore the mindset, behaviours and tips that bring these to life in everyday practice. In this third episode we explore what being organised looks like in practice. When we are…
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206. Focusing on the Opportunity During Company Cutbacks
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34:10Send us a text In this 4-part mini-series we explore how to bring a bit of OOOO to your work life: Optimism, Opportunity, Outgoing & Organisation. Four different topics, we explore the mindset, behaviours and tips that bring these to life in everyday practice. In this second episode explore how to look after yourself and others when there are cutba…
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In this episode of *I'm F.I.N.E.*, hosts Eric Peterson and Brad Stosiek dive into the critical connection between physical fitness and mental health, especially within the military and veteran communities. They discuss the importance of setting realistic fitness goals, understanding the role of motivation, and easing back into fitness routines afte…
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205. Stretching Your Comfort Zone With Optimism
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29:06Send us a text Welcome to our new mini-series where we its all about bringing a bit of OOOO to your work life: Optimism, Opportunity, Outgoing & Organisation. Four different topics, we explore the mindset, behaviours and tips that bring these to life in everyday practice. In this first episode we are joined by the inspirational Emily Cook who share…
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204. Confidence to Speak Up and Call Out Inappropriate Behaviour
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36:07Send us a text In this final episode of our Confidence Enables Success mini-series we focus on having the confidence to speak up, have a voice and address difficult or inappropriate moments. In particular, situations that require someone to call in or call out something that may be said or done that is not inclusive or mindful of difference. Joined…
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