Happy Habit Podcast
Episodes
# 271 - The overthinking cure
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all overthink, obsess, ruminate which leads us to being anxious and unhappy and stressed out. Nick Trenton's book The overthinking cure , gives us ...
Heart health with Dr Paddy Barrett consultant cardiologist
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I talk with eminent consultant cardiologist Dr Paddy Barrett about the simple things we can do to optimise our heart health. Dr bar...
Stress proof your life by Elizabeth Wilson
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss many of the great ideas in Elizabeth Wilson's book Stress proof your life. The world is a stressful place, while we need som...
Winter swimming by Dr Susana Soeberg
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Susana Soeberg's new book Winter Swimming, details the history and traditions of winter swimming globally as well as the mental and physical benefi...
Making changes that stick
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about how to make resolutions, that are essentially just changes of habit, stick over the long term.
Dealing with life's problems
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to deal with hardship in life, told through the story of three boiling pots.
New habits for 2023
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some suggested new habits to adopt for the new year
Female pleasure, intimacy and communication in sex
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I spoke with Linsey Blair couples and individual psychotherapist and psychosexual therapist about sex myths and the importance of intimate touch and c...
Get off the couch before its too late
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak to retired GP Hugh Bethell about his new book : Get off the couch before its too late. We talk about the mental and physical b...
You're wasting time
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why wait to make a change or an improvement that you know you need and that you will benefit from?
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you use it knowingly or not, The Compound Effect is hugely significant in your life. Successful people understand how to take advantage of it ...
Talking to hypnotherapist Kate Bethell
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to hynotherapist Kate Bethell about what hypnotherapy is and what it can help us with. We discuss smoking addictions, insomnia ...
Some teachings I've learned
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I explore some of the most common teachings that recur again and again in the self-help books I have read down through the years. ...
Happy habits for mind and body
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a celebration of some of the happy habits I have included in my new book happy habits for mind and body. I discuss, journaling, medita...
Aristotle's advice on happiness
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aristotle the Greek philosopher was one of the greatest philosophers of all time, in this episode I detail some of his advice on the subject of person...
How to cope with change
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Change is inevitable, it is one of the only constants in our lives, in this episode I discuss how we can best cope with change. >>>>...
The Alchemist
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the story and themes of The Alchemist. A link to my book : Happy habits >>>>>> https://t.co/g...
7 ways successful people are relentless
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To achieve anything you have to be relentless. To be relentless you must have a clear goal, be a self-starter, be up for a challenge and more. M...
Living through doing, being and becoming
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Orson Welles, the great actor and director said life should be lived first hand, that is life should be lived by doing, being and creating , rather th...
Know your worth in life
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing your worth as a person involves many factors, everything from living your principles, to self love, to not comparing yourself to others. ...
How to stop worrying
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Worrying is something we do habitually without even thinking but bringing awareness to our thoughts in the present moment allows us to engage with liv...
How to get out of your own way
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Through our internal dialogue, our desire to compare and our fear of failure, we invariably provide obstacles to our own fulfilment, in this episode w...
4 reasons you should be having saunas
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saunas have been practiced for generations, they benefit every aspect of our health from our mood to our blood pressure, in this episode we detail why...
Sustainable weightloss with Sinead Cloherty nutritionist and health coach
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many diets are simply short term fads and often fail because they don't address the underlying behaviours associated with why we might comfort eat,...
5 things successful people always do
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lets talk about the habits and behaviours of successful people and how if we adopt them we can replicate success in our own lives.
Atomic habits by James Clear
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are creatures of habit, both bad and good. Atomic habits gives us several laws that if followed will help us demystify habit formation and allow us...
Are you being triggered ?
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We spend so much of our lives online and while we're online we are reacting to and being triggered constantly, this is causing us to live on our nerve...
6 things you should do everyday
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn't be it great if life came with an instruction manual. But we can practise daily habits that act as our internal guide or instructions to help ...
Plato's greatest lesson for us
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plato's Allegory of the cave is a story about ignorance and the value of education.
Coping with loneliness
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Loneliness is a huge problem, indeed it was even before the lockdowns of the pandemic. We can take a multitude of steps to help alleviate loneliness, ...
Setting an intention
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Setting an intention is a powerful and easy way to set out enroute to accomplishing anything, its like a mission statement, it gives you a point ion t...
Life lessons from the sea
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Humankind has had a relationship with the sea for thousands of years, it has provided us with food and a means of conquering the globe. We can learn l...
Saying YES
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In sales there's a psychological technique called the YES SET, which can be used to create a more fertile mind in the customer that will increase the ...
3 things to master now
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life is full of inevitablitities, the sooner we accept these the better for our growth, development, progress, and ultimately for our quality of life....
How I read 52 books in 1 year
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reading regularly can be a challenge but it can be such a gift, in thus episode I detail some tips that helped me read a book a week.
Model yourself on a mentor
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do Bill gates, Oprah and Aristotle have in common? They all had mentors to guide them on their journey.
Why I keep a journal
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Journaling is an ancient practice, but one that allows us to rediscover who we are and why we think the way we do.
Astonishing self belief
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Wottle won the 800 m final at the 1972 Munich Olympics, a great achievement in its own right but the manner in which he won it has become legend....
Starting a podcast ?
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a podcast was scary and daunting but its been a wildly exciting and fruitful journey. It has satisified my desire to create, and given me a v...
Are you stuck in a rut ?
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all get stuck in a rut at times, in this episode, I discuss my own experience of being stuck in a rut and how I got out of it.
Negative self talk with Hannah Mc Cormack PhD
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with Hannah who has a PhD in sport and performance psychology and is the campaign manager for the mental health campaign Tackle your Feelings. ...
Taking a break
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Humans are like laptops, when we take on too many tasks, we have to reset ourselves.
8 ways to boost consistency
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The key ways to enhances ones consistency
Focus only on your own performance
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We preoccupy ourselves with other peoples' performances when we should be controlling the controllables in our hands.
Living a positive life
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to live a positive life.
4 Plato Life Lessons
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4 everyday life lessons we can learn from one of the greatest philosophers in history.
My top 7 self help books that I can recommend reading
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've read over 70 self help books in the last couple of years in this episode I list the best 7
Lessons from reading 70 self help books
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have read alot of the best-known self-help books, and in this episode I distill what lessons I have found to be common to many of those books. ...
Tuesdays with Morrie
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I examine some of the themes of this very well known and deeply moving book.
Living your values
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes we are social creatures and crave belonging to our tribe, but not at any cost to our values and principles.
We crave human connection
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Human, person to person connection in the real world is irreplaceable. Yes we attempt to connect online but its a poor replacement. I have linked the ...
Relieving stress
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic stress today is insidious and must be countered consciously if we are going to fight its negative mental and physical effects on us.
Sabotaging progress
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the effect of self sabotage on our progress and why do we do it ?
Happy mind happy life by Dr Rangan Chattergee
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I look at some of the themes of Dr Rangan Chattergee's new book Happy Mind Happy Life
6 steps to motivation
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how to find motivation and measures we can take to maintain it when needed.
Strength and character : Cycling 15000 km
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019, 21 year old Josh Reid cycled from China to England alone. It was a distance of 15,000 km and took him through 19 countries. Along the way, he...
Just one more time
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Resilence is crucial if we are to going to achieve even the most minor of life goals. In this episode, I give several examples of individuals in whom ...
Interview with the Bodycoach Joe Wicks
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was delighted to talk with The Bodycoach himself Joe Wicks on his career successes and how he overcame challenges and periods when he felt overwhelm...
Trouble sleeping ? I talk to sleep scientist Dr Michelle Olaithe
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to sleep scientist Dr Michelle Olaithe about sleep. How much sleep do we need? Why is Sleep so important ? Do you have in...
Talking intermittent fasting with Gin Stephens New York Times best selling author
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gin Stephens is an authority on intermittent fasting having lost 80 lbs and lived an intermittent fasting lifestyle for 8 years. She has an online com...
Time is short
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our time is short, be incredibly precious about guarding your time. Be selective about how you spend it. In this episode to illustrate my point I talk...
Food isn't medicine by Dr Joshua Wolrich
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Joshua Wolrich is adamantly against any notion that we should be using food as medicine, he's also firmly against the idea that anyone should be st...
Take a leap of faith
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have to be like Neil Armstrong and take a leap of faith to get past inertia and start anything.
Toxic positivity
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the notion of toxic positivity, online today.
Break the blaming habit
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blaming others or even yourself is a toxic habit, that leads us nowhere. In this episode we discuss why blaming is an act of powerlessness that leaves...
Indestructible self-belief and how to get it
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Harrold wrote a terrific little book on the importance of self-belief in every aspect of our lives and how to acquire it. In this episode we del...
4 hour work week by Tim Ferriss
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the 80 / 20 rule to eliminating interruptions to applying the rules of his 'DEAL', Tim Ferriss details his thesis on how to become one of what he...
Happiness and Aristotle
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aristotle had arguably one of the greatest minds in history, his concept of happiness suggests it is only achievable if you live a life of meaning and...
Robin Sharma 5 am Club
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Sharma's 5 am Club is a literal step by step manual that helps us power up the first hour of our day with the aid of discipline and honest consi...
Manifest by Roxie Nafousi
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Roxie Nafousi's new book on the subject of manifesting the life you want.
10 % Happier by Dan Harris
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TV News anchor Dan Harris had a panic attack on live TV which prompted him to do some soul searching, along the way he introduces us to the superpower...
Putting joy into work with Twitter Vice President Bruce Daisley
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Daisley is on a mission to change how we work, he was Vice President of Twitter and headed up YouTube in the UK for Google. He's now an author o...
The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Link to The Happiness Trap : https://amzn.to/4c24jDh In this episode, we dive into The Happiness Trap which uses Acceptance and Commitment therapy to...
Dopamine nation by Dr Anna Lembke
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dopamine is associated with performing rewarding behaviours and at a time of easy access to literally anything we want, we are struggling with dopamin...
Ageproof, with Prof Rose Anne Kenny
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Rose Anne Kenny is an expert in gerontology and her new book tells us that 80% of our ageing is controllable, her book outlines the factors that ...
Talking stress with psychiatrist Aoife O Donovan
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aoife is an Associate professor in psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco, where she focuses on the effects of stress on our mind an...
How not to die alone by Logan Ury
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A dive into Logan Ury's new book all about how to date, both online and offline, full of lots of useful tips to help you meet your life partner.
Winning isn't everything
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A parable about pride and the fact that winning isn't everything.
What we've explored
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A recap of some of the topics we have explored over the last two years, from the importance of sleep to embracing change to getting past fear.
Mindset by Carol Dweck
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The nature of your mindset can dictate how you approach life and whether or not you attain your goals. Carol Dweck's million-selling book Mindset, lay...
Life Lessons Trilogy Part 3
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The third and final part of our life lessons trilogy with life advice from Socrates , Sore Kierkegaard and more great minds.
Life Lessons Trilogy Part 2
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The second of our mammoth Life Lessons Trilogy, lessons 17 to 33 from great minds like Confucious, Socrates and Plato.
Life lessons trilogy part 1
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first 17 life lessons from a trilogy of 51 life lessons from the minds of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and Kierkegaard
A story of survival, The Gift by Edith Eger
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Edith Eger is a remarkable woman, a survivor of astonishing trauma, we dive into her book and glean life lessons that helped her overcome and thrive. ...
How to deal with regret
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Harbouring regret can be corrosive to our mental health. In this episode we discuss why and how we can overcome regret.
Becoming a better public speaker with Emma Coogan
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Coogan helps people master their speaking skills, whether they have to give a presentation in work, a job interview or a speech at a wedding. She...
How to feel confident by Leil Lowndes
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In her book How to feel confident, Leil Lowndes gives lots of tips to help us banish our shyness personally, socially and professionally
Stop thinking Start living by Richard Carlson
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most popular self help books of all time is Richard Carlson's Stop Thinking Start Living. It is a brilliantly simple approach to tackling o...
Talking mindfulness and recovery with Transformation coach Alison Canavan
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Canavan is an International Motivational Speaker, a Transformational Coach, and an author. She also recently celebrated 7 years of sobriety. In...
Finding it hard to focus? Check out : Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at some of the themes of Johann Hari's new book Stolen Focus. Did you know that every day, worldwide, Google alone interrupts ...
How to stay motivated
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Motivation can ebb and flow, but when it evades us it can be frustrating. In this episode we talk about some simple steps we can take to tap into our ...
A tale of inspiration
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Delighted to bring you a conversation that I had with World Record holder Jasmine Harrison, who is the youngest woman to row the Atlantic Ocean solo, ...
Talking Resilience with Resilience coach Mira Rao
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am talking with Resilience and Embodiment coach Mira Rao, she tells us how we can build resilience to help us overcome challenges. W...
Hacks for life
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give some daily hacks I find useful for life.
Emotional first aid by Guy Winch
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A dive into Clinical Psychologist Guy Winch's book Emotional First Aid, which gives us tools to treat a variety of psychological wounds, from rejectio...
How to handle pressure?
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we choke under pressure and what can we do to stop it happening?
Problems concentrating ?
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at common obstacles that affect our concentration and what simple things we can do to enhance our focus.
Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Link to Dr Julie's book : https://amzn.to/3Ko9HVA In her new book Why has nobody told me this before?, Clinical psychologist and tik tok celebrit...
Rules to live by
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rules for life from some of the greatest minds who have seen it all before.
Habits of a happy brain .. a chat with Professor Loretta Breuning
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Prof Loretta Breuning about her book Habits of a happy brain in which she tells us some of the behaviours we can partake &...