Addiction: A Philosophical Perspective
by Candice ShelbyA book reflection by Leigh Martinuzzi
Addiction is real! I hate my addictions both current and past. I’ve suffered from a few for what seems like a lifetime. It is a significant part of the human condition. It has been argued to be a condition that influences many living species. In some way, shape or form, I would say that we are all prone and exposed to addiction at some stage in our life.
My interest in addiction is personal however from what I can tell; it’s common for all. Many make claims that addiction is a disease however as Candice Shelby in her book Addiction explains is an addiction is a phenomenon that is best solved on many different levels at once. (more…)
Eating
Today’s featured guest is Dr Monali Y. Desai.
The topic is “Eating.”
Let the show begin!
Ego
by Leigh Martinuzzi
What is Ego? That is the question that I reflect on in this episode – my solo rant.
Neil Degrasse Tyson said, “If your ego starts out, ‘I am important, I am big, I am special,’ you’re in for some disappointments when you look around at what we’ve discovered about the universe. No, you’re not big. No, you’re not. You’re small in time and in space. And you have this frail vessel called the human body that’s limited on Earth.” (more…)
Breaking Up With Busy
An interview by Leigh Martinuzzi with Yvonne Tally
Guest Bio
Yvonne Tally is the author of Breaking Up with Busy: Real-Life Solutions for Overscheduled Women
and leads meditation and de-stressing programs for corporations, individuals, and private groups in Silicon Valley. An NLP master practitioner, Yvonne cofounded Poised Inc., a Pilates and wellness training studio, and is the founder of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarves, a charity that provides headscarves to cancer patients. She lives in Northern California.Topics of discussion
Quick round questions
Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?
What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?
How would you define success? What does success look like to you?
What is one tool, skill, resource, or technique that has helped improve your effectiveness and/or productivity?
What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make a change in their life?
If I would serve you your last meal what would you request?
What activity gives you the greatest sense of joy?
If you could pick one book to pass down to your children or future generations what book would it be?
Breaking Up with Busy: Real-Life Solutions for Overscheduled Women
by Yvonne TallyWhat quote, phrase or message would you text or tweet to everyone in the world?
Do we all have a Hidden Why, a purpose?
What does living with passion and purpose mean?
What do you believe is the underlying motivation behind everything you do?
How to connect with Yvonne
Website – http://www.yvonnetally.com/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/livelifevibrantly
Twitter – https://twitter.com/yvonnetally
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yvonne_tally
Further Reading and Resources
TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading
Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y
Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.
The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.
Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain
Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate
The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.
The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.
Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.
Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.
Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.
Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.”
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.
The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.
Under The Skin with Russell Brand
Russell Brand is a famous comedian and actor but has another side that keeps me curious and intrigued. His book revolution put Brand on the map as a somewhat political activist.
In this book, he captivated me with his insightful perspectives and a desire to inspire more peace in the world. If you listen to the audiobook, which Russell himself narrates, you’ll appreciate the humour and joy he brings to exciting and sometimes very sombre topics current to the state of the modern age. (more…)
Decision Making – The Why and The How
by Leigh Martinuzzi
“Easy decisions makes for a hard life, hard decisions makes for an easy life.”
In this episode, I reflect why and how we make decisions, the good and the not so good. In a Ted Talk by Dan Gilbert, he shares his thoughts as to why we make poor decisions using a formula introduced by an 18th-century Swiss mathematician – Daniel Bernoulli. (more…)
Learnings on Relationships & a Life of Marriage
Charlie and Linda’s bloom have tackled that challenges that come from a life of marriage. Almost to a point of divorce, they managed to overcome their struggles and differences to make their love last and blossom. After all, love is what brought them into this.
In this episode, I chat with Charlie and Linda about their new book That Which Doesn’t Kill Us
– learnings on relationships and a life in marriage. Have written a few books now this was actually one of the first ones they wrote but were advised to publish some other works before releasing this memoir. (more…)
Mindfulness at Work by Dr Stephen McKenzie
Dr Stephen McKenzie is a professor of psychology and researcher of medicine and preventative health. Having published a few bestsellers including this one and another that he did in collaboration with Dr Craig Hassed called Mindfulness for Life he is somewhat attuned to the marvellous benefits that arise from developing one’s awareness through mindful practice.
He has dedicated 20 years to specialised research in the areas of anxiety, stress depression and substance abuse and believes that mindfulness, a tool available to everyone for free, is an excellent antidote for such conditions. (more…)
Ideal Life
Today’s featured guest is Robert Lawrence. The topic is “Ideal Life.”
Let the show begin.
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