Voices in our heads

This time, Vera, Lou and Paul dive into the world of AI – where the promises are big, the frustrations are real, and nothing works quite like it does with actual people. Vera shares some unexpected moments from her digitalization journey – the good and the confusing. Tune in for honest thoughts on smart tools and even smarter human reactions. Feel free to contact us: podcast@qualityminds.de or via...

This time, the whole crew is back together - Markus, Paul, Lou and Vera! They are talking about mental load, spring fatigue, and why everything feels just a little heavier this time of year. Markus also shares a bit about his PhD topic - and explains why, when he’s travelling to new places, he sometimes just wants to stand still for five minutes and do absolutely nothing. Tune in for tired brains,...

This time it's just Paul, Lou and Markus (Vera is out sick - how fitting for today's topic!) talking about health and prioritization. Why do we drag ourselves to work even when we’re clearly unwell? What does "taking care of yourself" really mean when the to-do list won’t wait? Tune in for a conversation about boundaries, recovery, and why rest isn’t a reward - it’s a necessity. Feel free to conta...

This time Paul, Vera and Lou (unfortunately without Markus) talk about their voices on different types of communities. The conclusion of today's episode: There is no community without cake! Strangely enough, it will all make sense when you listen to the episode. Feel free to contact us: podcast@qualityminds.de or via LinkedIn: Lou https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-perkins-5a508a4/ Vera https://ww...

In today's episode, the whole team is finally back together. We talk about our voices on abundance and gratitude through life's ups and downs, especially in uncertain times like these. Feel free to contact us: podcast@qualityminds.de or via LinkedIn: Lou https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-perkins-5a508a4/ Vera https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vera-baum-1165b8159/ 
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Welcome back to our usual digital setting and the first recording of the year! Unfortunately without Paul this time. In today's episode we talk about amazing stories, fascinating books, series, movies and even an opera by Mozart. Feel free to contact us: podcast@qualityminds.de or via LinkedIn: Lou https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-perkins-5a508a4/ Vera https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vera-baum-11...

Welcome to the fifth and last episode of our mini-series ‘Podcasting in a pub’. Vera, Markus and Katharina visit Paul and Lou in England and discuss the voices in their heads. For the first time, however, live together in a beautiful pub (with apologies for the slightly louder background noise). Feel free to contact us: podcast@qualityminds.de or via LinkedIn: Lou https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis...

Welcome to the fourth episode of our mini-series ‘Podcasting in a pub’. Vera, Markus and Katharina visit Paul and Lou in England and discuss the voices in their heads. For the first time, however, live together in a beautiful pub (with apologies for the slightly louder background noise). Link to Markus' article (unfortunately only for our German audience) Feel free to contact us: podcast@qualitymi...

Welcome to the third episode of our mini-series ‘Podcasting in a pub’. Vera, Markus and Katharina visit Paul and Lou in England and discuss the voices in their heads. For the first time, however, live together in a beautiful pub (with apologies for the slightly louder background noise). Feel free to contact us: podcast@qualityminds.de or via LinkedIn: Lou https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-perkins...

Welcome to the second episode of our mini-series ‘Podcasting in a pub’. Vera, Markus and Katharina visit Paul and Lou in England and discuss the voices in their heads. For the first time, however, live together in a beautiful pub (with apologies for the slightly louder background noise). Feel free to contact us: podcast@qualityminds.de or via LinkedIn: Lou https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-perkin...

Welcome to the first episode of our mini-series ‘Podcasting in a pub’. Vera, Markus and Katharina visit Paul and Lou in England and discuss the voices in their heads. For the first time, however, live together in a beautiful pub (with apologies for the slightly louder background noise). Feel free to contact us: podcast@qualityminds.de or via LinkedIn: Lou https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-perkins...

(00:00) Our voices on mental tiredness (05:00) Being tired and relaxing (06:30) Morning routines and exercise (07:30) Routines for „filling your cup“ (09:30) Combining meetings with a walk outside (10:00) Making music is recharging (11:00) Voices on procrastination (14:00) Selfcare is also caring about those who love us (14:30) Mindful relaxation (16:30) Bullet journaling & habit tracking (18:...

(00:00) Our voices on readiness (04:00) Are you ready? No! (04:30) Being ready and being prepared (06:00) Too much of anything is too much (06:30) Beast mode is unsustainable (07:30) What is „feeling prepared“? (08:30) When do I feel ready enough? (09:00) High self-expectations (11:45) Being nervous means being ready (12:45) Reframing words (16:00) Setting us up for success (19:45) An inside-out j...

(00:00) Our voices on blocking yourself (04:00) Blocking & procrastination (06:00) Overcoming procrastination (08:00) The process of overthinking (11:00) Keeping yourself safe (11:30) Useful & harmful blocking (13:15) Self-sabotage (17:00) Limiting beliefs (18:30) Origin of blockings (23:00) Are blockings always based on fear? (24:00) Tuning in to the inner voices (27:00) Blocking & fe...

#10 Our voices on LinkedIn (00:00) Our voices on LinkedIn (01:30) Ramaging and clicking in the backround (03:00) Love and hate relationship with LinkedIn (04:40) „I do really appreciate the randomness!“ (05:30) From casual observer to creating content (06:30) Impressions, reactions and comments (09:00) Lou’s Selfcoach-Friday (10:30) Tool for self-reflection (12:00) Unwanted advertising (13:40) Cur...

#9 Our voices on goals (00:00) Our voices on goals (01:40) My voices are chatting away (02:40) Goals, outcomes and manifests (05:00) Preshaming your own goals (07:10) Having the goal of having no goals (08:20) What if I don’t reach my goals? (09:50) Overcoming the first steps (10:30) How big should goals be in order to be successful? (11:30) Goals, visions and BHAGs (13:30) Peeling the layers of m...

(00:00) Our voices on comfort zones (01:00) Our recording process (03:00) Magical topic inspiration (05:20) So, what’s the topic Markus? (06.30) A nice comfy armchair (07:45) Stepping out of a comfort zone (09:30) Different comfort zones for different people (11:20) Willing to be uncertain (13:20) The uncomfortable becomes comfortable (15:00) There might be monsters in the lake (15:30) Stepbacks a...

(00:00) Our voices on conflict (02:00) Conflicted voices on conflict (02:40) The opposite of peace and harmony (03:20) Inner conflict between snoozing and sleeping (06:30) Conflicts at work and fulfilling tasks (09:20) Conflict is a „bad“ word (10:05) Compromise is not always a good thing (13:10) Conflicts and culture (13:50) Normalising different opinions in your head (15:00) Conflicts and person...

(00:00) Our voices on prioritisation (01:10) A lot of crazy voices (02:30) Conflict between priorities (04:45) How do we decide between priorities? (05:00) The purpose of prioritisation (05:10) If everything is important, then nothing is (07:00) Active and passive prioritisation (08:40) Prioritise people (11:45) Regret as reevaluation on prioritisation (12:30) Time spend worrying (13:55) A problem...

(00:00) Our voices on self-doubt (01:00) Little white-lies (01:40) The unspoken social contract (03:00) Multiple voices, one head (05:20) Am I good enough for this? (07:20) I can’t claim that I am an expert (12:10) The difference between advising others and self-coaching (12:35) Who decides what is good enough? (12:45) It is a matter of perspective (12:50) Objectivity is an illusion (14:15) Do I s...

(00:00) Our voices on gratitude (01:00) What are you grateful for? (08:20) Chances to grow (09:30) Growing but not being grateful (12:00) Toxic positivity (14:50) Shift response and support response (17:00) Showing anger - not accepted? (19:00) Keep your emotions within the fringes (20:00) Emotions can be infectuated (20:30) People want to be seen and heard (22:50) Big shared experiences (27:15) W...

(00:00) Our voices on „Am I good enough?“ (02:35) Perfectly imperfect (03:25) Like an annoying stone in your shoe (06:40) Who made that guy an expert? (08:15) It’s always easier to coach somebody else (09:30) What does this part of me need? (11:55) Taking your own advice (13:10) Where is this voice coming from? (15:35) Theory of „Becoming perfect“ (16:30) How can I make use of this voice? (17:10)...

(00:00) Our voices on feedback (00:45) Where is Markus? (01:30) Feedback is such a tricky thing. (02:15) Vera, how are you getting on with your digital notes journey? (05:05) Two sides of the same coin. (06:30) What about judgmental feedback? (06:45) „You did this and it made me feel like that.“ (07:35) „Every time I’m giving feedback it tells so much more about myself.“ (09:20) „What is the narra...

(00:00) Our voices on change (01:35) Why Vera doesn’t like digital handwritten notes and still prefers pens and papers (05:50) Taking notes can be a distraction (06:40) “A picture tells a thosand words or whatever the expressions is…” (07:35) “I'm so sorry, this is going to be awful!” (10:20) First steps are never easy (11:50) “I am a person of habits.” (12:20) The voices from my past (14:30) Do w...