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gwunspoken
We know that now more than ever, there is a growing disconnection between parents and their teens, corporates and their employees, and human interactions in general.
This can cause stress, frustration and many arguments within families and the work environment.
gwunspoken looks at the challenges people of all ages have in their relationships with one another and provides experience and advice, allowing all parties to have a voice.... and feel heard.
Join us to hear corporates, parents, educators, teens and the latest advice of how we can in fact live the life we love, in making authentic interactions, because we know... authentic connection is everything.
Episodes
148 episodes
You’re Not Busy, You’re Just Sleepy: Congratulations, You’re A Hazard
Warning: the “I’ll sleep when I’m done” mindset is quietly torching your focus, mood, and health. We dig into what actually happens when you sleep—and what unravels when you don’t—so you can make better choices without chasing perfection or hac...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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10:42
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You Can Stop Autopilot And Start Choosing Your Life
Most of your day runs on autopilot, not intention. We pull back the curtain on the habit loop—cue, routine, reward—and show how to use neuroscience to flip your defaults from mindless to purposeful. Forget white‑knuckle discipline; your brain i...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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6:52
Designing Healthy Routines With Systems, Not Grit
The truth about habits is far kinder than the grind-culture myth: you don’t need more willpower, you need better design. We pull back the curtain on the brain’s limits, explaining how decision fatigue quietly drains the prefrontal cortex and wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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10:15
From Surviving to Living
The quiet truth most of us avoid: getting through the week isn’t the same as living a life. We open up about the hidden cost of wearing busy as a badge, why autopilot feels productive but empties the soul, and how survival mode hijacks the brai...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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11:42
Emotional First Aid: What to Do When Someone's Heart is Breaking
Five minutes. That's all it takes for a crisis to carve itself into our memory. When someone collapses with chest pain, we rush to perform CPR. When someone slices a finger, we apply pressure and stop the bleeding. But when someone's heart is b...
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Episode 6
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13:21
Navigating Conflict: How to Build Bridges When Arguments Flare
Navigating conflict while maintaining connection is one of life's greatest challenges. Whether you're a parent dealing with a teenager's emotional outbursts, a partner trying to resolve relationship issues, or a professional managing workplace ...
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16:38
Rewiring Your Response: Neuroscience Solutions to Break the Stress Loop
Have you ever noticed how stress sneaks up on you? One day you're fine, and the next you're snapping at loved ones, lying awake replaying conversations, and feeling your shoulders tensed up around your ears even as you try to relax. What's actu...
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14:43
Rewriting Depression's Script
The battle for your story begins in your mind. Depression doesn't just change how you feel—it rewrites your entire narrative, convincing you that you're not enough, that nothing will improve, that trying is pointless. With each repetition, thes...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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8:14
Your Brain on Burnout: Why Being Busy Isn't a Badge of Honour
Ever found yourself yelling at toast or crying over a dropped pen? Your brain isn't broken—it's fried. In this revealing exploration of burnout, we uncover how chronic stress wears a productivity mask while slowly eroding your mental and physic...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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8:18
Your Emotions Are Messengers, Not Enemies
Have you ever been told to "just calm down" or "don't cry" when emotions run high? That well-meaning advice leaves us with seemingly impossible choices: suppress our feelings until they fester or let them explode uncontrollably. Neither option ...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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10:28
Building Unshakable Resilience When Life Knocks You Down
Have you ever stood in the wreckage of something you poured your heart into, wondering if you'd ever feel capable again? That feeling of being knocked down—whether in your career, relationships, or personal goals—is universal, yet our approach ...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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9:01
Breaking Free: Rewire Your Brain for Emotional Control
Ever feel like your mind is a battlefield? You're not alone. Beneath the surface of our daily struggles lies a fascinating truth about how our brains function—and more importantly, how they can change.The journey toward emotional regula...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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16:11
The Power of Now
The moment you're in is the one that matters most. Not yesterday's regrets or tomorrow's worries—but right now. This powerful truth forms the cornerstone of our mindfulness series finale, where we explore how being present transforms everything...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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6:15
Every Parent's Struggle Is Part of a Larger Story We Don't Talk About
Ever wondered why your child's behaviour triggers such intense emotions in you? The answer might lie not in your parenting techniques, but in your own childhood experiences.Sam Jockel, founder of Parent TV and producer of the award-winn...
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22:19
Facing What You've Been Running From
Ever notice how the moment you try to slow down, your brain suddenly fills with everything you've been avoiding? That's not a glitch—it's precisely why mindfulness matters.We've convinced ourselves we're too busy for mindfulness, but wh...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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7:15
Finding Stillness in a System Built for Distraction
Ever feel like you're just not cut out for mindfulness? Like your wandering mind proves you're somehow failing at the whole concept? Take a deep breath – this episode is about to change how you see your mindfulness journey forever.The t...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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9:11
Nothing Changes Until the Pain Exceeds Your Excuses
Ever wondered why we resist practices that could make our lives better? This candid exploration of mindfulness barriers tackles the excuses we make to avoid what might actually help us thrive.Our discussion reveals the fascinating psych...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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8:30
The Mirror Effect: How Parent Mindfulness Shapes Children
Ever caught yourself yelling "Calm down!" at your kids while you're clearly anything but calm? That paradox sits at the heart of this revealing exploration of mindfulness in parenting. We're diving deep into an uncomfortable truth: children mir...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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6:37
Breaking Up With Burnout: How 30 Seconds Changed Everything
From eye-rolling skeptic to daily practitioner, my mindfulness journey wasn't sparked by spiritual awakening but by necessity when burnout finally caught up with me. After years of dismissing mindfulness as fluffy self-indulgence for those who ...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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8:10
“Your Mind is Not a Mess – It’s Just Overstimulated”
Ever feel like your brain has 47 tabs open at all times? You're not alone, and more importantly, you're not broken. In this thought-provoking exploration of modern mindfulness, we dive deep into the real reason behind our collective struggle to...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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8:35
Tim Tams and Brain Training: The Science Behind Mindfulness
Ever noticed how mindfulness has been co-opted by wellness influencers and luxury retreat centres? What if I told you that the people who need mindfulness most aren't those already perched serenely on meditation cushions, but those of us drowni...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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9:00
Gratitude Won't Save You
Gratitude has been packaged and sold to us as a miracle cure. Be grateful and your anxiety will vanish. Start each day with thankfulness and watch your life transform. But what happens when you do all the "right things" and still feel broken? W...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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5:48
You don't need to upgrade to be an upgrade yourself.
Ever notice how your perfectly good phone suddenly feels outdated after a new release? Or how scrolling through social media leaves your life feeling small? That's not an accident—it's by design. Our entire economic system thrives on your perpe...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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6:32