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Self-Help Junkie

Self-Help Junkie

by Erika Ng

Self-Improvement Society & Culture

Season 2

No More Overwhelm| Essentialism ft Melissa Lowe

We’ve heard of minimalism but have you heard of essentialism? I’m back with guest, Melissa Lowe to talk about how she found her 2 whys while fighting illness. We discuss the book “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown to get a little closer. ---------- Key points discussed in this episode: Why we are overwhelmed in the modern day Essentialism through all your seasons of life Focusing on the things that really matter ---------- Guest - Melissa Lowe Substack: https://melissaklowe.substack.com/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@thewellthymama?si=ZpItIfPzOZ0SA7Wf Website: https://thewellthymama.com ---------- We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/ Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Sound Effects from Pixabay

Science of Change | Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself ft Kelsey Acres

Nature vs Nurture; the classic debate of if we have any control of ourselves. Dr. Joe Dispenza tells us we can not only change ourselves but our physical brains! Kelsey Acres is here to discuss how these seemingly simple exercises can have a huge impact on your life. ---------- Key points discussed in this episode: What is your subconscious mind How to change your perspective Visualizing your life into reality ---------- Guest - Kelsey Acres www.kelseyacres.com @kelseyacres on Instagram and TikTok kelsey@kelseyacres.com ---------- We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/ Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Sound Effects from Pixabay

Childlike Wisdom| You Can if you think you can ft Nadia

When we look for our purpose, it is usually forward thinking. What should I do? What will make me fulfilled? Nadia Kraus is here to say, maybe we should be looking back. What did you love as a child? Join us today in learning what you could do fully actualized. ---------- Key points discussed in this episode: Positive thinking and manifesting isn’t enough alone Learning from a parent - what they say vs what they do Grounding dreams in reality ---------- Guest - Nadia Krauss Website: soulhealthmentor.com ---------- We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/ Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Sound Effects from Pixabay

Gamify Your Goals | The Power of Habit ft Sandhya Gokal

Don’t we all need a little more fun in our lives? Sandhya Gokal is here to share how you can use gamification to get you into those habits that have always felt so hard. With ‘The Power of Habit as our guide, we are going to figure out how getting to your goal doesn’t have to feel tedious. ---------- Key points discussed in this episode: Make it fun so it’s not just willpower How celebration is a missing piece Find your game style ---------- Guest - Sandhya Gokal Website: www.sandhyagokal.com.au Facebook: Cracking the consistency code Instagram: @sunshineandsandypants ---------- We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/ Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Sound Effects from Pixabay

Midlife Alignment | from Strength to Strength ft Jackie Brown

Leaving a career that you’ve been in your entire life. Your friends and family are concerned, why would you leave something good? May sound like a midlife crisis but if it is no longer serving you, why would you stay? Jackie Brown has been through it and found her way to move to a new strength. Check out the book in the title but it’s not a prerequisite to listen. ---------- Key points discussed in this episode: How you change with time - physical and mental Recipe for purpose from a sport psychologist Finding the new path ---------- Guest - Jackie Brown Linked In: linkedin.com/in/jackie-brown-coach Website: shiftingsuccess.com ---------- We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/ Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Sound Effects from Pixabay

Born with Purpose | Gene Keys ft Kylie-Anne Nel

One of the big problems in our modern world is how many choices we have. #firstworldproblems But what if you could get a sneak peak into your trials? Kylie-Anne Nel joins me to discuss the curiosity that are Gene Keys, a system that can show us our flaws and strengths. Let’s see what Richard Rudd can show us. ---------- Key points discussed in this episode: What are Gene Keys? Feeling freed rather than confined with the sequences Solo and couple exercises ---------- Guest - Kylie-Anne Nel @mindyourhero ---------- We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/ Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Sound Effects from Pixabay

Inviting Purpose to Your Home| Western Guide to Feng Shui ft Kate Troyer

Wellness is a defining feature of our generation, never have we been so concerned by all the various aspects but how well is your home? Kate Troyer is here to show us how a few simple (and logical) steps can transform your life. Book by Terah Kathryn Collins. ---------- Key points discussed in this episode: Translating your intentions into your space Invite your ideal partner like you would a newborn Changes you can make without spending money ---------- Guest - Kate Troyer Tiktok and Instagram | @fengshui.kate Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBljRcYUyBrpprd0OSfPvA ---------- We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/ Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Sound Effects from Pixabay

Finding the Self | Eat, Pray Love ft Kimberly Benoit

Finding yourself in your 20’s was hard enough, what if you had to do it again in your 40’s? Kimberly Benoit shares her story of rediscovering herself, her purpose and pure joy and how it started with a little book we’ve all heard of, Eat, Pray, Love. This cultural phenomenon may have been propelled into stardom by Julia Roberts but it started off as a life lived by Elizabeth Gilbert. ---------- Key points discussed in this episode: Solo travel to get to know yourself Be brave and do it- who knows what joy it will bring Start small, you don’t have to go on a trip to find your purpose ---------- Guest - Kimberly Benoit kimberlyjbenoit.com ---------- We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/ Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Sound Effects from Pixabay

Promises to Purpose | Man's Search for Meaning ft Gary Fahey

Gary Fahey is kicking off our season and has brought with him Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning." Sometimes, we find purpose in the deepest pits, and Gary is a testament to how you can build a new identity of which you can be proud, no matter how dark it may seem. ---------- Key points discussed in this episode: It starts with little promises to yourself Values-Based vs Performance-based Life Build when the Big Dog Sleeps ---------- Guest - Gary Fahey www.garyfahey.com www.linkedin.com/in/garyfahey www.youtube.com/@theneurostoic www.instagram.com/strong.mend www.facebook.com/strongmend ---------- We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/ Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Sound Effects from Pixabay

Charting New Paths: Recap & Teaser

Join Erika, your host of Self-Help Junkie, as she takes a nostalgic trip through the highlights of Season One and offers a sneak peek into what's in store for Season Two. Reflecting on themes of personal growth, relationships, and unexpected discoveries, Erika shares her top book recommendations that have made a profound impact on her journey. As she gears up for the new season, Erika unveils her intentions to delve into uncharted territories of self-discovery, career shifts, and navigating the uncertainties of life post-2023. With a promise of engaging conversations on topics ranging from motivation gamification to feng shui, Season Two of Self-Help Junkie aims to inspire and empower listeners to embark on their own paths of exploration and growth.

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