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
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 to getting back up determines everything that follows.
Resilience isn't something we're born with or without. It's a skill that can be systematicall...
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 regulation begins with understanding that your brain isn't broken. That anxiety keeping you up at night, the stress making you snap at loved ones, or the emotional overwhe...
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 from our brain chemistry to our closest relationships.
Most of us weren't raised to value presence. We were taught survival, productivity, and achi...
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-winning documentary SEEN, joins the GW Unspoken podcast to explore how healing our own wounds transforms our parenting. After reaching over 30,000 Australian parents through ...
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 what if busyness is just our cleverly disguised escape route? This episode dives into the confronting reality that mindfulness exposes everything we&apo...
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 truth is startling: your struggle isn't about discipline or personality. Research shows the average person's attention span has plummeted to just 47 seconds...
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 psychology behind resistance to change. We all claim we're too busy, that mindfulness isn't for us, or that we tried it once without success. Yet these same excuses keep ...
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 mirror our emotional states through their mirror neurons, absorbing our anxiety, reactivity, and stress like emotional sponges.
When we practice mindfu...
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 had the luxury of sitting still, I reluctantly gave it a try—starting with just 30 seconds while brushing my teeth.
The science ultimately convinced me. Research f...
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 stay present in today's world.
The startling reality? Your brain is processing more information in a single day than our ancestors did in their entire l...
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 drowning in chaos, overwhelm, and burnout?
In this season opener, we're stripping away the crystals and incense to reveal mindfulness for what it truly is: a scienc...
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? What happens when gratitude doesn't save you?
In this raw, honest finale to our season on gratefulness, we tear down the false promises and reveal the dee...
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 perpetual dissatisfaction.
In this rebellious exploration of gratitude, we challenge the "more culture" that dominates our lives—more followers, more hus...
Have you ever forced yourself to say "thank you" when you actually wanted to scream? That awkward, gritty feeling isn't a failure of gratitude—it's what happens when we're honest about its complexity.
Gratitude has been packaged and sold to us as an emotional cure-all, a path to happiness paved with positive thinking. But this perspective misses something crucial: real gratitude isn&a...
Ever been told to "just be grateful" when you're genuinely struggling? That well-meaning advice might actually be harming your mental health. Welcome to the darker side of gratitude—where positive thinking transforms from helpful practice into emotional manipulation.
The science behind this is fascinating. When someone dismisses your pain with toxic positivity, your brain's rational thinki...
We've all been there: something heartbreaking happens and someone cheerfully tells us to "focus on the good memories" or "be grateful for the time you had." These well-meaning but misguided sentiments are what we call "grief washing"—using gratitude to bypass pain rather than truly processing it.
This episode dives deep into the complex relationship between gratitude and gri...
Could your approach to gratitude be completely wrong? The latest episode of gwunspoken challenges the fundamental belief that some people are simply born more grateful than others.
Diving deep into surprising research from Harvard Medical School and neuroscience studies, we uncover how gratitude functions more like a muscle requiring consistent training than an innate personality trait. The science is compell...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to conduct a podcast interview while soaring 3,500 feet above the ground? That's exactly what happened in this extraordinary episode of gwunspoken, where we literally elevate our conversation during a tandem hang gliding flight.
Meet Lisa, a veteran hang gliding instructor with 27 years of experience whose inspiring journey began after a devastating accident t...
The battle between gratitude and comparison is happening silently in your brain every day, and you probably don't even realise it. One moment you're content and appreciative of your life, and the next—after a quick social media scroll or hearing about someone else's success—your sense of fulfillment vanishes into thin air. Why does this happen so consistently, and what's actually happening in your ...
Forget everything you thought you knew about gratitude. In this refreshingly honest exploration, we crack open the massive misunderstanding around thankfulness and reveal why it's simultaneously one of our most underrated psychological tools.
The problem isn't gratitude itself—it's our approach. When gratitude becomes performative or is used to mask genuine feelings, it transforms into what res...
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