Something Bigger Talk Show

In the final episode featuring Mo Gawdat, he discusses the profound impact of loss, the nature of suffering, and the importance of mindset in achieving happiness. He emphasizes the significance of transforming pain into purpose and highlights the value of gratitude, self-reflection, and emotional awareness. Gawdat shares practical tools for managing negative thoughts and cultivating a positive mindset, asserting that our emotions are not inherently negative but serve as signals for growth and change. He advocates for a holistic approach to happiness that integrates spiritual, emotional, and practical aspects of life.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X]; host of the popular podcast, Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat; author of the international bestselling books Solve for Happy, Scary Smart,That Little Voice in Your Head, and Unstressable; founder of One Billion Happy; and Chief AI Officer of Flight Story.

Highlights

💔 Transforming Pain into Purpose: Mo Gawdat reflects on how losing a loved one can lead to profound personal growth and the creation of meaningful initiatives, emphasizing that pain can redefine one's journey.

🧠 Mindset and Emotional Awareness: He discusses the importance of recognizing and managing thoughts, suggesting that our emotional responses can be tools for understanding ourselves better and fostering happiness.

🌟 Gratitude Practice: Gawdat highlights gratitude as a powerful practice to counter negativity, encouraging individuals to focus on what is good in their lives and to remind themselves of their privileges.

🛠️ Practical Tools for Happiness: He introduces techniques such as the "eraser experiment," where individuals reflect on painful memories and recognize their value in shaping who they are today, emphasizing that pain often leads to growth.

🌍 Holistic Approach to Life: Gawdat advocates for integrating spiritual, emotional, and practical practices into daily life to achieve a balanced and fulfilling existence, suggesting that each person's journey is unique and should be explored individually.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - 0:27 - Introduction

0:27 - 1:12 - Your Brain is a Computer

3:59 - 6:56 - The Eraser Thought Experiment

9:47 - 11:46 - Pain and Suffering

14:59 - 18:41 - Defeating the Negativity Bias

19:11 - 22:19 - Brain Time vs. Practical Time

24:43 - 27:39 - Turning Loss into Joy

31:23 - 36:04 - The Brain as a Muscle

44:14 - 48:32 - The Happiness Equation

55:40 - 01:00:31 - The 3-Step Management Trick

01:00:31 - 01:12:00 - Emotions as an Interrupt Level

01:34:45 - 01:37:08 - Mind, Heart, Body, and Spirit.

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In the Dr. Sheen episode, the guest discusses her journey of faith, personal growth, and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, community, and kindness. She shares her experiences with discrimination, the impact of social media on personal relationships, and the challenges of balancing professionalism with personal values. The conversation highlights the significance of believing in oneself and the necessity of making choices that align with one's true desires.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Sheen Gurrib is an award-winning podcaster, content creator, and entrepreneur from Mauritius, recognized as the first Mauritian to attend both the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. She holds degrees from both institutions and is the host of the Dream, Girl podcast, the founder of the ProfessionElle Network, and a former strategy consultant. Dr. Gurrib is also a champion for girls' education, a business coach, and an adjunct lecturer.

Highlights

🌟 Empowerment Through Faith: The guest reflects on her upbringing in a practicing Muslim family, emphasizing the warm and merciful nature of Islam, which shaped her positive relationship with her faith.

📈 Viral Success and Its Consequences: After going viral, she experienced a shift in relationships, with some friends expressing jealousy, highlighting how success can lead to unexpected changes in personal dynamics.

💬 Constructive Feedback: She discusses the importance of balancing kindness and assertiveness in professional settings, learning to address issues directly while maintaining a compassionate approach.

🚀 Entrepreneurial Journey: The transition from a stable job to entrepreneurship was challenging yet rewarding, emphasizing the need for preparation, focus, and resilience in navigating uncertainties.

💖 The Power of Community: Building a supportive network and hiring the right team are crucial for success, as is nurturing genuine relationships without expecting immediate returns.

TIMESTAMPS

Introduction - 00:00

Personal Journey - 00:24

Faith and Community - 01:32

Divine Intervention - 03:19

Ramadan and Content Creation - 06:04

Impact of Content - 09:00

Lessons in Content Creation - 12:01

Advice for Women - 14:06

Overcoming Mental Blocks - 19:25

Breaking Free from Constraints - 24:29

The Leap to Entrepreneurship - 28:06

Navigating Uncertainty - 32:30

Finding Clarity in Entrepreneurship - 38:15

Inner Battles and Growth - 47:27

The Price of Following Dreams - 52:37

Final Thoughts - 01:01:22

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Join us for a fascinating conversation where we dive deep into psychic readings, emotional trauma, and the crucial concept of energy conservation. Our guest, a gifted psychic and spiritual expert, shares profound insights from an on-the-spot reading for the host, revealing uncannily accurate details about his past, present, and future, including career predictions, health cycles, and karmic lessons.

👇 About the guest

Dr. Tamanna C is a natural clairvoyant, psychic healer, and spiritual coach with over 16 years of experience.

🌟 Highlights

The Reading: The psychic reveals the host's past regrets, health issues (calf, throat), and future career predictions (new partnerships, relocation to Southeast Asia).

Understanding Trauma: Trauma is anything the nervous system can't handle. We discuss why people choose the "victim mode" rather than taking responsibility and doing the necessary inner work.

Wounds from the Womb & Past Lives: Discover how deep-seated issues can stem from a mother's trauma during pregnancy (e.g., fear of penetration) or from unhealed scarcity and trust wounds from past lives.

Energy Conservation Formula: Learn the key to spiritual growth is not just meditation, but conserving your energy in daily life.

Practical Tips: Use silence and mantras in the morning, do breathwork when exhausted, and take a salt water bath to clear negative energy.

Avoid: Seeking approval and comparing yourself to others—it instantly depletes your energy.

A Psychic's Secret Gifts: She reveals intense, unused gifts, including collapsing timelines, energetic surgery, and recognizing non-human souls.

TIMESTAMPS

Initial Reading - 00:00 – 01:04

Personal & Health Forecast - 01:04 – 04:09

Career & Travel Predictions - 04:09 – 05:34

Relationship Patterns - 05:34 – 07:29

The Psychic Process - 07:29 – 08:47

Trauma and Responsibility - 08:47 – 13:12

Spirituality vs. Real Work - 13:12 – 18:25

Belief Systems and Over-Giving - 18:25 – 26:42

Womb and Ancestral Wounds - 26:42 – 37:34

Formula for Living: Energy Conservation - 41:27 – 45:14

Daily Energy Conservation Tips - 45:14 – 51:42

Unused Psychic Gifts - 51:42 – 55:36

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This episode features a deep, candid conversation about the journey through severe anxiety, self-mastery, and finding purpose. The speaker recounts his battle with anxiety and depression over six years, leading to what he describes as his darkest moment—a planned suicide attempt on the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver just before his son was due to be born.

About Dennis Simsek AKA The Anxiety Guy

Dennis is a distinguished anxiety expert with over 15 years of dedicated life coaching practice in transforming lives through his groundbreaking methods for anxiety healing. Renowned for his compassionate approach and unparalleled anxiety expertise, Dennis has become a beacon of hope for those grappling with anxiety disorders.

Key Topics and Insights:

The Turning Point: The speaker shares the miraculous, intuitive moment where the word "Hayat" (Turkish for "life") came to him, connecting him to his unborn son and giving him a sudden, renewed sense of hope and a "detour" from the darkness. This experience became the catalyst for his path to true inner healing and self-mastery.

The Nature of Anxiety: Anxiety is described not as an illness or disease, but as a "bundle of habits" and a state of dysregulation in the nervous system. The core mechanism is perceived threat—feeling like a truck is coming at you 100 miles an hour, even in safe situations like a cafe.

The Role of Addiction: A powerful concept introduced is the "addiction to suffering." People remain stuck in anxiety because the suffering state is familiar, and familiarity equals safety to a dysregulated nervous system, even if it's painful.

Social Media's Impact: Social media amplifies anxiety by mimicking the nervous system's algorithms, constantly serving up negative, divisive, or comparative content that reinforces existing fears and negative self-beliefs (e.g., "I'm not good enough").

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction: Anxiety Symptoms and Personal Story

2:27 - The Darkest Moment and Finding a Turning Point

7:35 - The Internal Struggle and Hiding Anxiety

9:36 - Defining Anxiety: Complexity and Patterns

13:55 - The Addiction to Suffering and Familiarity as Safety

17:31 - Explaining Anxiety: Perceived Threat and Chronic State

21:23 - Unrecognized Symptoms: Rushing, Dread, and Hiding

28:01 - Root Causes: Learned Beliefs and Dysregulation

32:54 - The Role of Social Media and the Value of Boredom

40:08 - Coping with Overwhelm: Acknowledging and Feeling Emotions

44:56 - Reframing Anxiety as Unconditional Love (The Bodyguard)

47:07 - Quick Tools: Pattern Interrupt and Thought Re-framing

52:21 - In-the-Moment Relief: Safety Cues and Playfulness

57:51 - Final Message: Hope, Visualization, and Life as a Gift

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The podcast discusses various aspects of body language, confidence, and interpersonal relationships, highlighting the importance of self-acceptance and understanding non-verbal cues. The speakers explore how past experiences and trauma can impact one's confidence and body language, providing examples of public figures and personal anecdotes. They also share practical tips for enhancing relationships through gestures and communication, emphasising the significance of awareness in both personal and professional interactions.

About the Guest

Kanan Tandi, India’s first micro-expression trainer and an expert in body language decoding, to break down the science of nonverbal communication. From detecting lies through movements to understanding how personal space works, she shares insights into human behaviour.

Highlights

💬 Non-Verbal Communication: Understanding body language is crucial for effective interaction. Observing gestures can reveal a person's confidence and emotional state.

💖 Self-Acceptance: Building confidence starts with accepting oneself, addressing insecurities, and embracing individuality, which positively influences body language.

🤝 Gestures in Relationships: Simple actions like a six-second kiss or a 20-second hug can significantly improve intimacy and connection in relationships.

🎭 Impact of Trauma: Past experiences, including childhood trauma, can shape body language and self-perception, affecting how one interacts with others.

👥 Confidence vs. Overconfidence: A confident person is comfortable in their skin, while overconfidence often comes across as forced or artificial.

🎉 Emotional Awareness: Recognising and addressing feelings of contempt or disgust in relationships can prevent emotional damage and foster healthier interactions.

Timestamps

00:00 - Discussing confidence and charisma.

02:39 - How trauma influences body language and relationships.

07:17 - Overcoming stage fright.

09:31 - Identify when someone is lying.

13:51 - Non-verbal cues- emotional vulnerability and truthfulness.

16:07 - nonverbal cues enhances communication skills.

20:10 - Touch is essential for relationship.

22:00 - Distinction between confidence and overconfidence.

26:00 - Confidence is self-awareness.

27:56 - Teeth awareness affects confidence.

31:36 Body language and demeanor.

33:34 Voice mirroring enhances communication.

37:29 - A woman's journey- feelings of being unmarriageable.

39:43 - Self-worth is key.

43:50 - Childhood trauma.

45:44 - Trauma affects body language and self-acceptance.

49:42 - Disgust and contempt.

51:41 - Effective communication.

55:28 - Balancing positive experiences.

57:39 - Discussing the significance of gestures in communication.

1:01:22 - The importance of confronting.

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