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The idea behind 'Brain Dump' is simple and very powerful. In today's world, everything is polarised, everything is either black or white. But if you listen carefully to a wide range of different people, you will appreciate that all their perspectives have merit. Twitter: @Brain_Dump_Pod
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Sunday Jun 06, 2021
#39 CHAT: Introverts and Extroverts with First Impressions
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Lockdown is opening up and socialising is now a thing again, what better topic to discuss than introversion and extroversion? In this CHAT episode, Brain Dump collabs with Gem from First Impressions to share thoughts on this fascinating topic. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? How do you know? Please give the epsiode a share and let us know!
Links:
The Power of Introverts | Susan Cain
Monday Mar 22, 2021
#38 Jessie Longhurst - Overcoming OCD through mindfulness
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Jessie has come along way in her journey with her mental health. From being overwhelmed by obsessive thinking and intrusive thoughts to now living a more mindful life. We're really lucky to have Jessie share her story with us on Brain Dump.
Please like and share this episode if you enjoyed it.
Jessies's Links:
Jessies's Recommendations:
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts by Sally M. Winston & Martin N. Seif
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
#37 Ask Me Anything 2
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
It's the beginning of the year - we're all probably in a bit of a hump with Covid and the miserable weather. Here is an "Ask Me Anything" episode for a bit of fun. Questions were submitted by friends and fans of the show. If your question didn't get answer, don't worry I'm sure we'll do another in the future!
I hope you find this episode entertaining and engaging. How would you answer the questions?
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
#36 Gemma Turner - Talking disability, boundaries and assumptions
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
After meeting Gemma on the 'Let’s Talk: Disabilities in the Workplace' panel, I talked with her about her journey into disability education and blogging. In this episode, Gemma shared her personal experiences with her condition called Brittle Bone and the steps we can take to improve our understanding and inclusivity for all.
Gemma's Links:
gemturner.com
twitter - @gem_turner
Instagram - gem_turner
Facebook - Gem Turner disabled blogger and consultant
YouTube - Gem Turner
Blogs Articles:
YouTube:
Gem's recommendations:
Nina Tame - @nina_tame
Jessica Kellgren-Fozard - @jessciaoutofthecloset
Books:
Break the Mould by Sinead Burke
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Robin is one of the few people on this planet who has completed a swim across the English Channel. After Robin's brother lost his battle with addiction and depression, Robin was motivated to complete a swim across the English Channel to raise awareness for mental health. In this episode, we dive deep into the epic journey of Robin's swim and how the loss of his brother impacted him.
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Resources:
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
#34 Tanisha Grizzle - A young carer's journey to a racism educator and poet
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
We are very lucky to have Tanisha on Brain Dump who is a wonderfully creative and compassionate person. In this episode, Tanisha shares with us her journey from being a young carer and struggling with her mental health to becoming the inspiring kindhearted person she is today.
We also explore how racism plays a part in impacting people's mental health and the vital concepts to help educate ourselves in order to tackle racism.
Brain Dump links:
Resources:
Tanisha's Instagram - @Blacksugarising
Books:
Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
#33 Dan Bate - Coding and beyond
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
In this episode, we're very lucky to have the tech wizard that is Dan Bate. Dan gives us an insight into the basics of coding, life as a programmer, and the future direction of computer science in a rapidly changing industry.
If you like the episode please like and share or even get involved in the community on the BD Facebook Group.
Brain Dump links:
Resources:
Tuesday May 19, 2020
#32 Yaz Wolfe - From fighting anorexia to playfulness and vulnerability
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Since lockdown, a lot of us are feeling the magnitude of our thoughts. This echo chamber can be very toxic at times and cause a whole array of mental health issues. Showing us a truly incredible transformation out of such a crisis is this episode's guest: Yaz Wolfe.
In this episode, Yaz speaks on her experience with anorexia and depression and how accepting her vulnerability allowed her to recover. Yaz has gone from strength to strength and now spends her days helping others with their own mental health. I hope you can get as much out of this interview as I did. Please like and share if you enjoyed!
Brain Dump links:
Yaz's recommend books:
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck
In the Realm of the Hungry Ghost by Gabor Maté
The Epigenetics Revolution by Nessa Carey
The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury
A Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki Murakami
The Player of Games by Iain Banks
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Other references:
Esther Perel - Experts on Experts with Dax Shepard
Clint Smith: The Danger of Silence
Monday Apr 27, 2020
#31 Joe Matthews - Behaviour change and smoking cessation
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Continuing on the academic theme, this week we are hosting Joe Matthews on the podcast. In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted field of behavior and with a particular focus on smoking cessation. Joe brings to light the issues and hurdles that people face when wanting to break bad habits, exploring commercial influences and culture.
I found this episode really interesting and I hope you do too. Get in touch and let us know what you think!
Twitter: @joe__matthews @Brain_Dump_Pod
Joe's book recommendations:
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
C.H.A.T: Surviving a zombie apocalypse
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Firstly, I hope you are all well and are coping in lockdown - here is a little something to keep you entertained. Monty and I are back with this C.H.A.T episode on our wacky thoughts on what to do in a zombie outbreak. Heavily influenced by Max Brooks' book and our own experiences, we explore the dos and don'ts if the dead were to rise.
We would absolutely love to hear your thoughts on what you would do in a zombie outbreak (we know you've thought about it?!?). Post your thoughts and idea on the 'Brain Dump Facebook Group' or tweet your ideas to @Brain_Dump_Pod. You might get a mention in the next episode!
Links below:
The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks