FCPGM [Fight Coach, Psychotherapist, Gym Momma]

Persuasion is a lifelong game of molding our environment to the shape we want. Whether you’re convincing a group of friends to eat at a restaurant you like or encourage a child to complete difficult homework when all their friends are on Xbox live. Sometimes, a gentle nudge and a smile is all that’s needed but if a family member has been swallowed up by a doomsday cult, how are you going to get them out? On today’s episode…. We’re talking persuasion tactics and the best ways to effectively communicate your wishes and ideas in a way that actually gets those around you to change their minds, their beliefs or their habits. Recommended Links: http://shorturl.at/bnpqKhttp://shorturl.at/bBDMThttp://shorturl.at/xDHThttp://shorturl.at/kCFG4http://shorturl.at/jxIQYhttp://shorturl.at/prBWX Gym Momma's Quote of the Week: “To be persuasive, we must be believable. To be believable, we must be credible. To be credible, we must be truthful” - Edward R. Murrow Connect with us: Marlene: https://linktr.ee/marlenegriffin Jimmy: https://www.linktr.ee/jamespwhite Liam-Og: https://linktr.ee/liamoggriffin Podcast Website: http://www.FCPGM.com/

The Greek storyteller - Aesop - once said “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted”. On the surface, that seems logical, wise and well meaning. However, there are times when kindness, giving or charity cross over the threshold to enablement and other times, when your charity is siphoned off by middlemen to the point that the intended recipient is left no better off than before you gave a penny at all. When does charity really help? When is tough love better than unconditional support? Book Recommendation (affiliate link): Dead Aid: Why aid is not working and how there is another way for Africa, by Dambisa Moyo https://amzn.to/3w8apgD Recommended Links: Brene Brown - Empathy vs Sympathy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw Dave Ramsey - Love v Enabling: https://youtu.be/4M97_i03bnI Dr Ramani - Toxic relationships: https://youtu.be/JZEyLwy6Z9s The mental & physical benefits of giving: http://shorturl.at/wzRW2 Feeling Good about Giving: The Benefits (and Costs) of self-Interested Charitable Behavior: http://shorturl.at/osG18 The Difference between helping and enabling: http://shorturl.at/bosR2 Dr Marlo on Charity, Help, Enabling: http://shorturl.at/rHT12 Gym Momma's Quote: "Help people help themselves. Don’t judge, just help. In this process, be cautious to simply point them in the right direction and help them get moving. Don’t make your journey theirs, nor make their journey yours” - Dr Steve Maraboli. Connect with us: Gym Momma: https://www.instagram.com/marlenegriffin_sbg_cork/ Jimmy: https://www.facebook.com/APIClinic/ Liam-Og: https://linktr.ee/liamoggriffin Podcast Website: http://www.FCPGM.com/

Sometimes in life, we realise the path we’re on no longer leads to the destination we planned on reaching. Other times, the path may lead to the right destination but have an obstruction that forces a detour. In any case, the flexibility to pivot, adapt and overcome is one major attribute of humankind that has allowed us to sail the 7 seas, discover vaccines and land on the surface of Mars. What does it take to become good at pivoting and are there psychological hangovers that can stifle our flexibility…. We discuss that and more, in this episode of the Fight Coach, the Psychotherapist and the Gym Momma. Recommended Links: 10 celebs who pivoted successfully Chael Sonnen - The fighter who pivotedThe Power of the pivot - by Dr Sarah Sarkis Dan Murray-Serter - Pivoting to turn entrepreneur burn out into a postiveHow Covid has disproportionately affected female entrepreneurs Book Recommendations: Tarzan Economics: Eight Principles for Pivoting through Disruption, by Will Page A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters, by Dr Stephen C. Hayes: Gym Momma's Quote of the Week: “Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds, cannot change anything” - George Bernard Shaw Connect with us: Gym Momma: https://www.instagram.com/marlenegriffin_sbg_cork/ Jimmy: https://www.facebook.com/APIClinic/ Liam-Og: https://linktr.ee/liamoggriffin Podcast Website: http://www.FCPGM.com/

In the aftermath of World War 1 and the Spanish Flu pandemic, the devastation of life, culture and economics was akin to a global forest fire. While irreparable and indescribable damage and suffering was inflicted, what was left behind was a metaphorical clearing, a gap for green shoots to reach for the light of the sun. Delicate sprouting leaves that would have previously struggled in the shade of crowded canopies were gifted an opportunity to get a head start in life. How can you position yourself to take advantage of the post-covid landscape and take part in the 21st century’s roaring 20’s? FCPGM Challenges: 1. Marlene says: Shop Local and support your community 2. Liam-Og says: Evaluate your career to make sure you're in a position to catch the next wave 3. Jimmy says: Take a mental health audit: https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au/mental-health-self-assessment-checklist/ Gym Momma's Quote: "In the rush to get back to normal, use this time to decide which parts of normal are worth rushing back to" - Dave Hollis Connect with us: Facebook Community Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fcpgmcommunity] FCPGM on twitter [https://twitter.com/fcpgmpodcast] Discord Server [https://discord.gg/A4Vy2HS]

With over 9,000 deaths per year in Ireland related to Cancer, it accounts for approximately 30% of annual mortality. While treatments and medications are improving year on year, there’s still a long, long way to go. Cancer patients have their lives turned on its head with news of a diagnosis. Apart from the physical manifestation of the illness, there comes the emotional strife, not just to the patient themselves, but to their family too. Today, we’re meeting with someone who runs a center which aims to offer support to those who find themselves in that very position. What are the things that people battling Cancer find helpful? How has 2020 affected the service? How can we support the cause? Gym Momma's Quote: "Surround yourself only by people who are going to lift you higher" - Oprah Winfrey Cork Cancer Care Centre Website: www.CorkCancerCareCentre.ie Connect with us: Facebook Community Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fcpgmcommunity] FCPGM on twitter [https://twitter.com/fcpgmpodcast] Discord Server [https://discord.gg/A4Vy2HS]

Once upon a time, you would choose your profession upon leaving school and that would be it for the next 45 years. Reinventing one’s self was reserved for celebrities or those lucky enough to inherit a trust fund. Fortunately, this is no longer the case and there are endless opportunities for us all to choose our own paths. When is the right time to consider reinventing yourself and how can you do it successfully? On today’s episode, we’re looking at how possible it is to turn your own life upside down. Is it beneficial, detrimental or the just another symptom of what’s now referred to as the New Normal. Gym Momma's Quote: "Just as established products and brands need updating to stay alive and vibrant, you periodically need to refresh or reinvent yourself" - Mireille Guiliano Recommend Books (amazon affiliate links): Emotional Intelligence, Book by Daniel Goleman (Self- Awareness): https://amzn.to/3nQ3Vic Reinvent yourself, by James Altucher: https://amzn.to/3nTcFEl On Tuesday’s, I’m a buddhist, by Michael Hardingt: https://amzn.to/3frWhrq Grandma Moses, by Anna Mary Robertson: https://amzn.to/2UUh1Pb FCPGM Top Tips: Recommended Links: Reinventing yourself at 60: http://shorturl.at/nIS05 How to reinvent yourself and change your life for the better: http://shorturl.at/luDW0 (Reinvent yourself [Psychology Today]: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/articles/201405/reinvent-yourself?fbclid=IwAR3GOH4ni86wIcsAo-W5dP5nG7I_LERIH1njOJfDYlGSBAlHrt0WhYmnbdM Turn back time and hack your biology: http://shorturl.at/uwMS1 5 steps to reinvent yourself: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-steps-to-reinvent-yourself/?fbclid=IwAR0BpBtZYHvt6vj3u-AI4fESUjklJbywud_x-RDWzwjKBOdrbVqnxy3Jbrk Springboard Courses: https://springboardcourses.ie The 7 reinventions of Madonna https://whatutalkingboutwillis.com/madonnas-7-notorious-reinventions/ Connect with us: Facebook Community Group[https://www.facebook.com/groups/fcpgmcommunity] FCPGM on twitter [https://twitter.com/fcpgmpodcast] Discord Server [https://discord.gg/A4Vy2HS]

Have you ever felt taken for granted, or get anxious when somebody asks for what you’d consider too much? Do you find yourself agreeing to things that are not necessarily in your best interest? Well, you need some proper boundaries. On today’s episode, we’re building healthy relationship dynamics by laying out ground rules that guarantees your own long term mental health. Gym Momma's Quote: "Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others" - Brene Browne FCPGM Tips Recommended Links: Boundaries with Brene Browne [Youtube} https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U3VcgUzqiI How to Set Strong Boundaries, Julia Kristina [Youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq4WHLyjBZU 4 Ways to Set and Keep Your Personal Boundaries. Plus, how to get yourself out when all efforts fail [Article] https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/romantically-attached/201608/4-ways-set-and-keep-your-personal-boundaries What Are Personal Boundaries? How Do I Get Some? [Article] https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-are-personal-boundaries-how-do-i-get-some/ Recommended Books: Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, by Bruce Patton: https://amzn.to/338Wafg Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ, by Daniel Goleman: https://amzn.to/3nM5aPC But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath, by Dr Sherri Campbell https://amzn.to/3kTOBzk Connect with us: Facebook Community Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fcpgmcommunity] FCPGM on twitter [https://twitter.com/fcpgmpodcast] Discord Server [https://discord.gg/A4Vy2HS]

Why do something today when you can put it off until tomorrow? Procrastination is one of the single easiest habits to learn and one that’s hugely difficult to overcome. Why do we do it to ourselves? How can we cure it? On today’s episode, we’re not going to postpone this matter any further. Today is the day to deal with putting stuff on the long finger. Put your devices on “Do not Disturb”, lock yourself into a quiet room and let’s sort this Manyana disease once and for all. Recommended Books: Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life, by Martin Seligman: https://amzn.to/3p5lUCG Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff: https://amzn.to/3lfCoFV The Procrastination Equation, by Piers Steel: https://amzn.to/32uvRjk Recommended Links: 7 steps to cure procrastination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irp5ghCVNAM Ted Talk - Tim Urban - Inside the mind of the master Procrastinator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU What can we Learn from the Optimistic Explanatory Style: https://afsconsulting.ca/on-procrastination-part-4-what-can-we-learn-from-the-optimistic-explanatory-style/ The Science Behind Procrastination: http://shorturl.at/jszRW Why You Procrastinate: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/why-you-procrastinate-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-self-control.html Gym Momma's Quote: "Every day spent procrastinating is another day spent worrying about that thing. Do it NOW and move on wither you life!" Connect with us: Facebook Community Group FCPGM on twitter (@fcpgmpodcast) Discord Server

Why do something today when you can put it off until tomorrow? Procrastination is one of the single easiest habits to learn and one that’s hugely difficult to overcome. Why do we do it to ourselves? How can we cure it? On today’s episode, we’re not going to postpone this matter any further. Today is the day to deal with putting stuff on the long finger. Put your devices on “Do not Disturb”, lock yourself into a quiet room and let’s sort this Manyana disease once and for all.

With Social Distancing and successive lockdowns, it seems we’re all experiencing loneliness in 2020 a bit more than usual. For some it’s harrowing to go without daily social contact. For others, alone time is relaxing or productive. It seems to be highly subjective. But what’s the purpose of feeling lonely? And are there dangers to chronic loneliness? On today’s episode, we’re discussing the feelings of being lonely. While Covid has certainly amplified this issue, it’s not a new phenomenon; But has 2020 given us a chance to learn about loneliness and how to deal with it better? Recommended Books: Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body, by Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson: https://amzn.to/354BUwT The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle: https://amzn.to/3p8kis0 Dealing with Loneliness: Learn How to Deal With and Overcome Loneliness to Never Feel Alone Again, by Mary Jane Perrusso: https://amzn.to/3k8QGGY Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts by Winch Ph.D., Guy (2014): https://amzn.to/3p90Rzl Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection, by John T Cacciopo and William Patrick: https://amzn.to/2U4lXk8 Gym Mommas's Quote: "The Real Loneliness is living among all these kind people who only ask one to pretend" - Edith Wharton Recommended Links: Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell - “Loneliness”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Xv_g3g-mA 7 signs of loneliness - Youtube - Psycho2Go.net https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VcHuQt3fYY MedCircle Series on Dealing with Loneliness: Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3utpgoJaAk Can Loneliness Kill you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuWsHyuLD_E Mad study on effects of loneliness on cold symptoms: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/hea-hea0000467.pdf Loneliness a disease https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3890922/ How loneliness can make you sick https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2017/09/loneliness-sick Loneliness affecting the brain http://shorturl.at/tAPR7 Connect with us: Facebook Community Group FCPGM on twitter (@fcpgmpodcast) Discord Server

Negativity, eternal pessimism, lazy body language, constant complaining, the poor mouth. I bet you even visualising those phrases has already begun to drain your energy. We encounter people with negative behaviours every single day and while we can choose to avoid some of those people, others, we may be stuck with, such as family, work colleagues, team members. Where does negativity come from and how can we prevent ourselves being affected by it. On today’s episode…. We’re going to look at tactics to deal with the moaning Myrtles of our lives. We need to be impervious to gloom so that we can keep on firing on all cylinders and not get dragged into a black hole. Gym Mommas Quote of the Week: "You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to" - anon Top Tips: Connect with us: Facebook Community Group FCPGM on twitter (@fcpgmpodcast) Discord Server Recommended Books: Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realise your Potential for Lasting Fulfilment, by Martin Seligmen: https://amzn.to/3e4qOei Learned Optimism, by Martin Seligmen: https://amzn.to/2G1UBHK Recommended Links: Jay Johnson - Ted Talk - How to deal with Difficult People https://www.ted.com/talks/jay_johnson_how_to_deal_with_difficult_people Dr Julia Kristina - Youtube Channel - How Emotionally Intelligent People deal with negative People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laNoAjrT4vM Jocko Willink - Dealing with Negative/Toxic People - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5B77XYURUk Khan Academy (Brain Functions) https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/processing-the-environment/emotion/v/emotions-limbic-system How Negativity affects us https://marquemedical.com/damaging-effects-of-negativity/#:~:text=Like%20many%20things%20in%20life,to%20break%20the%20negative%20cycle Dealing with Negative People:Why dealing with others’ negativity may involve dealing with your own https://ideapod.com/research-explains-impact-around-negative-people-brain/?fbclid=IwAR0l2B_ejtVF2aN51yqpIHWUFiTcDB-YTDpvkFDY6x9BGUuRctk7CL93eDk

In the 21st century, the internet has revolutionised how our species interacts socially. Being Tik Tok famous or an influencer are terms that didn’t exist just a few short years ago. There’s no doubt social media brings connectivity and entertainment to the masses, but at what cost? On today’s episode…. We take a deep dive into social networking - the good, the bad and angry emoji. How can we benefit from its many positives without drowning in an ocean of pretentiousness and negativity? Recommended Books: Unfu*k Yourself Series 2 Books Collection Set by Gary John Bishop (Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life & Do the Work: The Official Unrepentant, Ass-Kicking, No-Kidding) https://amzn.to/3451Rfk The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are, by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/349cXja Ten arguments to deleting social media right now, by Jaron Lanier: https://amzn.to/2Iz5HVy The age of surveillance capitalism, by Shoshana Zuboff: https://amzn.to/2Ha9Qi6 When Likes aren’t enough, by Tim Bono: https://amzn.to/2T0YbVu Links: Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4183915/ Social Media Use and Its Connection to Mental Health: A Systematic Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7364393/ Social Media & Mental Health: http://shorturl.at/jlEP1 Gym Mommas Quote of the Week: "The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said" - Peter Trucker Top Tips: Connect with us: Facebook Community Group FCPGM on twitter (@fcpgmpodcast) Discord Server

There’s not enough hours in the day. There’s isn’t enough food on my plate. There’s not enough instagram followers for me. It’s natural for us to complain and moan about not having enough. How much of that moan is legitimate and how much is based on us trying to keep up with the Jones’s? How can we learn to be satisfied with what we’ve got? In this episode, we never having enough… or do we? What’s this persistent perception of scarcity we seem to suffer from and how can we overcome it? Recommended Book: Man's Search For Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust, by Viktor Frankl: https://amzn.to/3n0pSM6 The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living, by the Dalai Lama: https://amzn.to/3czmoeF Flow: The Psychology of Happiness, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: https://amzn.to/3cBU4Ip This Works: How to Use Mindfulness to Calm the Hell Down and Just Be Happy, by Paddy Brosnan: https://amzn.to/30u9zNZ Win or Learn: MMA, Conor McGregor and Me: A Trainer's Journey, by Coach John Kavanagh: https://amzn.to/3kMZRxy Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead - by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/2S5SnK2 Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/341aruc I Thought it Was Just Me (But it Isn't): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy and Power, by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/3jeOkXO The soul of money, by Lynn Twist: https://amzn.to/3j8rzno Gym Mommas Quote of the Week: “What we know matters. What we have matters. But what we are, matters more” - Brenee Brown Top Tips: 1. Ask yourself: "Do I really need it?" 2. Manage your expectations. Is what you "need" actually possible to achieve? 3. Know what "enough" looks like. Have a clear goal and visual image of what it will look like to have achieved it. 4. Gratitude. If you're not grateful for what you already have, you'll never have enough. Connect with us: Facebook Community Group FCPGM on twitter (@fcpgmpodcast) Discord Server Recommended Links: Why do we always feel we never have enough?: https://goodfaithmedia.org/why-do-we-always-feel-like-we-never-have-enough-cms-22258/ How to make the most out of not having enough - Kelly Goldsmith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr7f-0bUC-0 The Psychology Behind Never Feeling Good Enough: https://medium.com/swlh/the-psychology-behind-never-feeling-good-enough-2ad963d16119 Huffington Post Article: What will ever be enough? http://shorturl.at/xLOW9 10 reasons why some people feel like they don't have enough time: http:shorturl.at/oNPTV Research shows there's a reason why you never have enough time: http://shorturl.at/bdN68 Zen Habits: Enough time https://zenhabits.net/enough-time/

Humans are social animals. From tribal beginnings to agricultural settlements and modern cities, our ability to interact and cooperate with our peers in complex systems is arguably the skill stack that differentiates us from all other life on Earth. However, we still have a lot to learn about strong and healthy relationships. What are the keys to long lasting partnerships, whether they be romantic, business, family or sports teams? How can maximally leverage the power of the pack in all aspects of our lives? In this episode we look at relationships… why they succeed, why they break down and how we can become better at fostering stronger ones in our communities. Gym Mommas Quote of the Week: "If you want a relationships that looks and feels like the most amazing thing, you need to treat it like it is the most amazing thing" - anon Recommended Books: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, by Brenee Brown: https://amzn.to/3cDo4U8 Hold Me Tight: Your Guide to the Most Successful Approach to Building Loving Relationships, by Dr Sue Johnson: https://amzn.to/3kT41UN Difficult Conversations: by Bruce Patton, Douglas Stone, and Sheila Heen: https://amzn.to/2EGY4uO Useful Links: 5 stages of relationships [Brain Dose]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLqXfYbvpWg 8 behaviours that ruin relationships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfw3d7Mu8Lk The Psychology of Close Relationships: Fourteen Core Principles: https://elifinkel.squarespace.com/s/InPress_FinkelSimpsonEastwick_AnnualReview.pdf Relationship Mentoring Cork: http://www.tonyhumphreys.ie/higher-diploma-in-relationship-mentoring Time Link: The Science Behind Happy Relationships: https://time.com/5321262/science-behind-happy-healthy-relationships/ Connect with us: Facebook Community Group FCPGM on twitter (@fcpgmpodcast) Discord Server

Solvents, Hash, Marijuana, LSD, XTC, Cocaine and Heroin. For many of us, the closest we get to these substances is watching tv dramas like Breaking Bad. For others, experimentation in their teens was as wild as it got. But for some, the rabbit hole is much deeper and the life consequences that follow are rarely positive. What substances are on the streets nowadays? Why do young teens turn to drugs or pills at all? How can we keep younger generations from venturing down that path? Today’s episode is a bit different to usual. Myself, Mar and Jimmy were fortunate enough not to have be snared by any major substance abuse addictions. Truth be told, I had a very sheltered childhood so I’m as far from an expert on this topic as you’re likely to get. However, we were introduced to two fellow podcasters who have been in the trenches and survived to tell the story. James Leonard and Timmy Long (aka "The Two Norries") are 2 friends from the Northside of Cork City, who found themselves entangled in a life of drug addiction from their teens into early adulthood. Their addictions were slightly different but ultimately they both ended up on paths that led to the prison system. Having overcome their addictions and re-discovering education, they started their podcast ("The Two Norries") as a way to help others who may be suffering through similar hardships and to help find solutions to the various issues that lead to a life of Substance Abuse and Crime. Check out their podcast on all your favourite podcast apps or by following the links on their website at https://thetwonorriespodcast.com/ Links to services for drug addiction in Ireland: http://www.drugs.ie/ Connect with us: Facebook Community Group FCPGM on twitter (@fcpgmpodcast) Discord Server

What do you need in order to achieve happiness? Money, Love, Health, Tik Tok followers? Or like Spike Jones and his City Slickers of the late 1940’s, would you just be happy with your two front teeth. Is Happiness a state of mind or does it take a lifetime to achieve? We’re going to learn all the secrets of Happiness on today’s episode, where we’ll be looking at Happiness - the definitions, the true meanings, the pursuits of it and talking about whether it's all made up or not. Recommended Book: Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realise your Potential for Lasting Fulfilment, by Martin Seligman https://amzn.to/2RmQPL4 Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life, by Martin Seligman https://amzn.to/2DSd5JE The Miracle Of Mindfulness, by Thich Nhat Hanh https://amzn.to/3ipcaj1 Gym Mommas Quote of the Week: "Be Happy with what you have. Be excited about what you want" - Alan Cohen Connect with us: Facebook Community Group FCPGM on twitter (@fcpgmpodcast) Discord Server Recommended Links: https://positivepsychology.com/what-is-happiness/ (What is Happiness) https://positivepsychology.com/psychology-of-happiness/#:~:text=According%20to%20Sigmund%20Freud%20(1930,feelings%20of%20pleasure'%20(p. (Freud & Happiness) https://works.bepress.com/timothy_thomason/7/download/ (Freud on happiness) https://www.pursuit-of-happiness.org/history-of-happiness/martin-seligman-psychology/ (Martin Seligman) https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/ (Martin Seligman Website) https://www.lionsroar.com/5-practices-for-nurturing-happiness/ (Thich Nhat Hanh) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHv6vTKD6lg (Youtube: The science of happiness experiment)

A roof over your head and warm place to sleep doesn’t seem like much to ask for does it? In a modern society where everyone has a smartphone and access to high speed internet, you’d imagine homelessness should be something we read about in history books. If our news coverage and social media feeds are anything to go by, this is not the case. On this episode, we'll be looking at homelessness, it’s causes, why it’s still a thing in the 21st century and ideas that might help those who are concerned about becoming homeless in the future. Recommended Book: The Girl In Between, by Sarah Carroll https://amzn.to/2ZdAM6S Gym Mommas Quote of the Week: "When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door we do not see the one that has been opened for us" - Helen Adams Kelleher Connect with us: Facebook Community Group FCPGM on twitter (@fcpgmpodcast) Discord Server Recommended Links: https://www.housing.gov.ie/housing/homelessness/other/homelessness-datahttps://www.housing.gov.ie/sites/default/files/publications/files/homelessness_report_-_may_2020.pdfhttps://www.simon.ie/Homelessness/CausesofHomelessness.aspxhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK218239/http://shorturl.at/fiE36http://shorturl.at/vMOX8http://shorturl.at/cxL34https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/homelessness-factorshttps://psychologybenefits.org/2013/11/18/psychological-interventions-for-people-who-are-homeless/https://www.mentalhealthreform.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Homelessness-and-mental-health-report.pdfhttp://shorturl.at/bgsJP

What did you have for breakfast this morning? Was that your choice? Or did the atoms of the universe over the past 13.7B years collide and interact in a predictable chain reaction that led to you having the life experiences and opportunities which in turn led to you inevitably picking that particular breakfast today? Is free will a myth? In this episode, we weigh up the arguments of free will and pre-determinism. If we don’t have free will, can we take credit for anything we do right? Or suffer the responsibility of anything we do wrong? Prepare for a thumping headache as we meander through philosophy and metaphysics during this episode. Jimmy's Mindfulness Course - "Personal Transformation Course": https://www.inner-happy.com/6-week-personal-transformation Suggested Book: Free Will https://amzn.to/2DOHmcxElbow Roomhttps://amzn.to/3iMXhqmDaring Greatlyhttps://amzn.to/3h0WdioThe Fear of Freedomhttps://amzn.to/310uRDcEmotional Intelligencehttps://amzn.to/30ZlGTC Suggested Links: Freewill:https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/03/philosophers-and-neuroscientists-join-forces-see-whether-science-can-solve-mystery-free Freewill: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00326/full Freewill: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/free-will Does Freewill Exist: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/09/free-will-bereitschaftspotential/597736/ Freewill vs Determination: https://www.simplypsychology.org/freewill-determinism.html Decision Making: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUPmJmFmbhE Stoicism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism The illusion of Free Will 2015 by Terry Hyland – Emeritus Professor, University of Bolton, UK and Research Director, Turning Point Training Institute, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland http://www.turningpoint.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/The-Illusion-of-Free-Will.pdf Brain Tumor that "caused paedophilic urges": http://shorturl.at/hnxV2 Crash Course Philosophy #25: Compatibilism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KETTtiprINU Crash Course Philosophy #24: Determinism v Free Will https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCGtkDzELAI Gym Mommas Quote of the Week: "The Time will pass anyway. You can either spend it creating the life you want, or the life you don't want; And the choice is yours" - Anon Connect with us: Facebook Community Group FCPGM on twitter (@fcpgmpodcast) Discord Server