The Self Help Antidote
A weekly dose of reason, perspective and insight.
Micro Dosing Movement: Strategies for Winning at the Game of Life
In this enlightening episode, I have a chat with my old friend and colleague, John Sinclair about one of the most powerful, yet under appreciated aspects of success and fulfillment, movement.
John is a renowned expert in movement as medicine, leveraging his diverse background as an educator, coach, athletic trainer, medical exercise specialist, and applied functional scientist to create unique health and performance programs. He has worked globally as a consultant for professional sports teams, governments, and companies like ViPR Pro, Zumba, and Nike, and served as a Health and Performance consultant for the California State Guard. A...
The Power of Thought: Unleashing Critical Thinking as an Antidote of Manipulation and Deception
Welcome, to a special episode of The Self Help Antidote, where we take you behind the velvet curtain of the most enchanting, bewildering show on Earth—the 'Problem-Reaction-Solution' spectacle. Imagine, if you will, a stage where the problems are as abundant as the stars, reactions are the currency, and solutions? Well, they're the magic trick everyone's waiting to see. But in this episode, we're not just spectators; we're going backstage to uncover the secrets of the world's worst magic trick.
Act One: The Setup - The Great Problem Prestidigitation
We kick things off wi...
Thriving Beyond Survival: Dr. Jon Marion on the Biocultural Path to Fulfillment
In this captivating episode of the Self Help Antidote, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Jon Marion, a distinguished expert with a PhD in psychological anthropology, a former instructor at the Somatic School in London, and a past chapter president of the International Coach Federation (ICF). Dr. Marion brings his profound insights into the complex interplay between individual growth, societal progress, and the essence of thriving in an ever-evolving world.
Diving deep into the heart of what it means to truly progress and come together as a society, Dr. Marion challenges the conventional wisdom that cohesiveness and progress...
The Fine Line: When Love and Generosity Becomes Self-Abandonment
Alright, here we go, strap in! She's back!
This episode, me and Tiffanee Cook, we're going headfirst, I mean, like diving into a pool with no water, into some seriously personal stuff. You know, the kind that makes you go, "Whoa, this is a big issue, what am I doing here?"
Lately I've been going through life busier than a one legged river dancer, and it's about time I started looking at what I need. Sound familiar? Anyone?
And Tiff, we're in the middle of a conversation, and she just slams this quest...
Do we Really Have Free Will? Perspectives from Neuroscience and Philosophy
In this thought-provoking episode of "The Self Help Antidote," we delve into the contentious and complex debate over human free will. We explore the philosophical underpinnings of free will, as traditionally espoused by thinkers like Descartes, contrasted with the revelations of modern neuroscience.
Special guest, Clinical Neuropsychologist Roy Sugarman, author of “Saving Your Life, One Day at a Time” and “Client Centered Training”, offers his insights into how our brains are wired, discussing the ongoing battle between our limbic system and what he terms the 'janitorial' parts of our brain. This intricate dance between the fast, often inaccurat...
The Art of Self-Mastery in Overcoming Burnout
In this insightful episode, I'm honored to have an extraordinary guest, my wife, Aimiende Negbenebor Sela, an award-winning filmmaker known for her deep and poignant storytelling
Together, we explore something that people seem to be experiencing more and more, emotional exhaustion, a phenomenon that often leaves us drained and devoid of energy. Often described as feeling “spent.”
We have been through enormous changes and challenges in the past 6 months. And believe me, WE feel it. And from the conversations we’ve been having, and the requests I’m increasingly getting, we think that at times, you might b...
What's Really Possible? How Intentional Acts of Kindness can Transform our Lives
Welcome back to the first episode of the year, with Alan Questel. Alan is a renown Feldenkrais practitioner, teacher and author. I found my conversation with him to be both enjoyable and deeply fascinating. I loved where the conversation went. Alan’s wisdom, authenticity and generosity added so much value to this episode.
In the beginning of our conversation we delved into a myriad of thought-provoking topics inspired by Charles Bukowski's assertion that we often fail to be good to one another. We explored the environmental factors contributing to this phenomenon and how our self-image, deeply intertwined with ou...
Necessary Death: How horror films can teach us about ourselves, and be a medium for growth and healing.
This was such a fascinating conversation. I had a chance to speak with the authors of the book "Necessary Death", Chris Gross and Preston Fassel. These guys take a truly unique approach to growth, resilience, healing and transformation.
"Necessary Death" is a compelling and thought-provoking work. This book skillfully intertwines elements of psychological horror with deep philosophical inquiries. Set against a backdrop that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural, "Necessary Death" explores the themes of mortality, fear, and the human psyche's resilience. The narrative follows a gripping journey that forces the characters, and consequently the reade...
Growth Leadership: 7 lessons I've Learned from the Best Bosses I've Had
In this episode, we (my lovely wife Aimi and I) dive into the invaluable insights I've gained from the most inspiring leaders I've had the privilege to work under. These lessons aren't just theories; they're tried-and-true practices that have propelled teams and organizations to success.
Belief in OthersEvery great boss I've known had an unwavering belief in their team. They saw potential where others didn't and invested in their people's growth. This belief wasn't just motivational; it translated into real trust and empowerment.Focus
Focus is the compass that guides a l...
The Heart of Authentic Leadership
In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the heart of authentic leadership with our guest, Chris Meroff.
Chris wrote the book on authentic leadership. That's not a metaphor, his next book is literally titled "Discovering the Heart of Authentic Leadership."
Chris is also a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of his first book, Align: Four Simple Steps for Leaders to Create Employee Fulfillment. He wrote this book in 2019 to share with leaders the four simple steps that will transform the way you lead, renew your self-confidence and spark change. Align offers le...