• Changing your physical state to change your mental state with Ryan Robinson
    Dec 13 2024

    On this weeks podcast I’m joined by Ryan Robinson.

    We discuss:

    Reaching your full potential by taking one step forward

    Learning about yourself

    Managing change

    Listening and getting in touch with your emotions

    Putting time into the areas of your life that gives you energy

    Being honest with ourselves

    Breathwork

    Gratitude and finding the positives in life

    Changing your physical state to change your mental state

    Making time to stop and notice how your body feels

    Calming the nervous system

    Importance of experiences

    Reflection

    And much more.

    Get in touch:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

    Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

    Ryan Robinson: https://www.instagram.com/ryanrobinson_trainr/

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    57 mins
  • How to assess and manage your stress
    Dec 6 2024

    This week James discusses stress.

    Expect to learn:

    7 questions to help audit your stress.

    Understanding all the loads and stressors in your life.

    Effective coping mechanisms.

    How to assess whether your behaviours are helpful or unhelpful.

    Understanding your cognitions. Reframing, seeing things from different perspectives and learning to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs.

    Managing your emotions and building better reactions to them.

    And much more.

    Get in touch:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

    Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

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    37 mins
  • Mental health and counselling with Vicky Young
    Nov 29 2024

    This week I sit down with Vicky Young for a open and honest conversation around mental health, traumatic experiences and counselling.


    We cover:


    Taking care of yourself to help others.

    How getting support can help you cope with difficult times.

    Developing your self awareness.

    Taking responsibility for your reactions rather than blaming others.

    Understanding and working on your triggers and internal wounds.

    Challenging your thoughts.

    Post Traumatic Growth.

    Coping strategies.

    Working through your pain.

    Relationships and the importance of building a healthy relationship with yourself.

    What we do to take care of our mental health.

    The positive impact of learning about your psychology and getting professional support.

    The process of finding the right coach or therapist.

    The power of talking.

    And much more around mental health.

    Get in touch:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

    Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 10 steps to improve your wellbeing
    Nov 22 2024

    This week James discusses 10 key areas that will improve your wellbeing.

    Expect to learn:

    What is wellbeing?

    How your your beliefs, perceptions and internal narratives can influence your wellbeing.

    Building emotional intelligence

    Importance of adapting to different life circumstances.

    Unconditional self esteem

    And much more.

    Get in touch

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

    Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

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    44 mins
  • Improving your relationship with yourself and others
    Nov 15 2024

    In this weeks episode James talks about how your relationships impact every area of your health and well being.

    You'll learn:

    Why are relationships so important?

    Understanding the impact of your past.

    The importance of building a secure relationship with yourself.

    What are some key things to look out for in unhealthy relationships.

    What components make up a healthy and secure relationship.

    This episode is a must listen for anyone who wants to build happy and healthy relationships in their life.

    Get in touch:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

    Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

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    39 mins
  • Three components to increase your motivation and change your behaviour
    Nov 8 2024

    This week James discusses 3 key needs that must be met for you to feel intrinsically motivated.

    Expect to learn:

    What these 3 components are and why they're so important.

    What you need to know when it comes to changing your behaviour.

    Why understanding yourself is so vital.

    Being compassionate with yourself when you have a lapse.

    Taking care of your physical health to increase energy and motivation.

    Looking at the big picture.

    And much more.

    Get in touch

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

    Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com


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    34 mins
  • What is a healthy mind?
    Nov 2 2024

    In this weeks episode James talks about mental health.

    Mental health is complex and many factors will influence how your mind works. Your thoughts, emotions, biology, environment and behaviours all interconnect and contribute to your health and overall wellbeing.

    You will learn about:
    Editing your thoughts
    Comparisons
    All or nothing thinking
    Compartmentalisation
    Looking back and understanding your past and finding meaning in painful experiences
    Being realistically optimistic
    Acting in-line with your values
    Delayed gratification
    Being present and engaged in the here and now
    Enjoying and appreciating the simple things
    Feeling content
    Acceptance
    Making room for uncomfortable emotions
    Compassion
    Being able to avoid distraction and sit in peace
    Connection and building good relationships
    Accepting support
    Being honest with how you're feeling
    Not seeing yourself as better or worse than others
    Accepting that just because you feel something is true, it doesn't make it true
    And much more

    Get in touch

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

    Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

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    36 mins
  • Interview with Anthony Barnes
    Oct 25 2024

    This week we had the pleasure of welcoming fellow coach Anthony Barnes onto the podcast.

    We discuss:
    Dan’s terrible cold

    Importance of taking risks and taking opportunities

    Getting away from your day to day and out of your bubble

    Having different identities

    The power of vulnerability

    Escaping through work

    What real personal development is

    Delayed gratification and staying consistent

    Changing environments for growth

    Finding different levels

    Fear of change

    Value over volume

    Validating your emotions

    Being content

    What’s most important in life

    And much more

    Get in touch:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

    Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com



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    1 hr and 50 mins