Crappy to Happy

In this episode, Cass explores the topic of mindfulness meditation and when it might not have positive benefits. She delves into the adverse effects of mindfulness and the importance of trauma-informed meditation training. She highlights the need for research on adverse experiences and clarifying the definition of adverse experiences when it comes to mindfulness. Cass explores the difference betwe...

Cass talks to psychologist and author, Dr Amantha Imber about the surprisingly small changes that have the greatest potential to significantly improve your health. Amantha also shares her research into how you can personalise your approach to behaviour change to give you the best chance of making those habits stick. Covering everything from sleep to exercise and nutrition, this is a must-listen fo...

In this episode, Cass discusses the drawbacks of traditional New Year's resolutions and offers alternative approaches to setting goals for the new year. Takeaways: Traditional New Year's resolutions often lead to feelings of failure and self-criticism. Instead of resolutions, focus on setting meaningful goals that align with your values. Consider setting intentions for how you want to show up in t...

Dr. Scott Lyons discusses the concept of drama addiction and how it can negatively impact relationships, causing fights, jealousy, and destructive patterns. People addicted to drama often seek chaos and attention, creating a cycle of drama in their lives. Scott and Cass discuss strategies for dealing with drama addiction, whether you see it in someone else or recognise this pattern in yourself. Bu...

In this solo episode, Cass reflects on the importance of self-reflection. She shares two exercises for self-reflection and visualisation, guaranteed to inspire you to be your best self and live your best life, as we begin to wind up one year and prepare for the next. Grab a cup of tea and maybe a journal for this one. Connect with Cass: www.crappytohappypod.com hello@crappytohappypod.com  www.ins...

Larry Kasanoff, legendary Hollywood producer and author of 'A Touch of the Madness,' shares his experiences and insights on creativity and innovation. He discusses the inspiration behind his book and the importance of embracing the madness to unleash your creative potential. Larry encourages you to embrace your craziest ideas and not be afraid to pursue them. Key Takeaways: Never let go of an idea...

Finding ways to plumb the joy out of positive experiences can help to build resilience when things aren't going well. Connect with Cass: www.crappytohappypod.com hello@crappytohappypod.com  www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod www.tiktok.com/crappytohappypod Join the free 7-day Happiness Challenge: www.cassdunn.com/happiness Beyond Confident 2.0 for Solopreneurs & Service Providers  Open for en...

In this solo episode, Cass shares the definition of Learned Helplessness, how it was first identified by psychologists and how it might be impacting you or someone you know. Tune in to hear the power of 'Learned Optimism' as an antidote to Learned Helplessness and other strategies that can help you regain a sense of power and agency when things feel hopeless. Connect with Cass: www.crappytohappyp...

Discover the simple but profound concept of Essentialism to reduce stress, cultivate mastery, deepen relationships and live a life of meaning. Discern what is absolutely essential, then eliminate everything that is not, so you can make the highest possible contribution towards the things that really matter. Buy the book Listen to more Three Mindful Minutes Join Cass Dunn's mailing list Connect wit...

Cass talks to Yemi Penn about her experience growing up in London and Nigeria, and her decision to 'run away' to Sydney on the other side of the world. Yemi shares the moment she realised she was in danger of transferring her trauma to her own children and how that led to her making it her mission in life to clean her own trauma and help others to do the same.  Connect with Yemi: www.yemipenn.com...

In this week's 3 Mindful Minutes, Cass shares the ancient Buddhist practice of 'Mudita', which loosely translates to 'sympathetic joy'.Mudita means being happy for other people's happiness. Tune in to hear how it can profoundly improve your mood, strengthen your relationships and help you to remember the interconnectedness of all things. Connect with Cass: www.crappytohappypod.com hello@crappytoh...

Learn the art of the three minute breathing space to centre yourself emotionally. In these short-casts, Cass Dunn, Clinical Psychologist & Mindfulness Meditation teacher gives you tips and advice on how to feel a little less crappy and a little more happy in just 3 minutes. To hear more Three Mindful Minutes Connect with Cass: www.crappytohappypod.com hello@crappytohappypod.com  www.instagram...

Learn to live with integrity. In these short-casts, Cass Dunn, Clinical Psychologist & Mindfulness Meditation teacher gives you tips and advice on how to feel a little less crappy and a little more happy in just 3 minutes. To hear more Three Mindful Minutes Connect with Cass: www.crappytohappypod.com hello@crappytohappypod.com  www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod www.tiktok.com/crappytohappypo...

At a time when the world feels more divided than ever, Cass shares the psychology of 'othering' and the biases that cause humans to turn on each other. She invites you to practice one of her favourite meditations known to increase compassion, reduce bias towards others, lower stress and promote healing.(Meditation starts around 17:05) Connect with Cass: www.crappytohappypod.com hello@crappytohapp...

Cass talks with existential therapist, Dr Sara Kuburic aka "The Millennial Therapist" about what it means to lose your Self and why it's so important to do the work of re-connecting with your true Self. Cass and Sara discuss: What self-loss is and how it happens The difference between inauthenticity and self-loss How we lose ourselves in relationships and when NOT to compromise The role of habits...

What can people expect from their interactions with you, professionally or personally? You don't have to be an influencer or entrepreneur to have a personal brand. This week, Cass discusses how to be intentional about the image you project, the values you represent, the consistency of your actions and how all this makes people feel when they think of you. And if you're not happy with how you're pe...

Cass sits down with Amelia Nagoski, who co-authored (with her identical twin sister, Emily Nagoski) the NYT bestselling book, "Burnout: The Secret to Solving Your Stress Cycle".Amelia shares that it is not just being a woman trying to meet society's "unmeetable expectations" that is a primary cause of burnout, but falling anywhere outside of what the mainstream considers to be the 'norm' in terms...

Why do we believe the things we do? Why do we struggle to believe 'nice' people can do bad things? What leads someone to believe conspiracy theories? In light of the accusations made against Russell Brand this week and his assertion that this is a plot by mainstream media to silence him, I'm unpacking the cognitive biases that influence people's willingness to believe certain information, the psyc...

Chantel Mila began sharing ideas for creating 'pockets of peace' in your home during pandemic lockdowns. Just three years later, her eco-friendly home cleaning and styling videos have attracted an audience of millions worldwide. She's just launched her own product line called 'Mama Mila Home' and published her first book. In this episode, Chantel tells the story of her success and shares some of h...

We all know how important play is for children, but it's just as important for grown-ups! In the busyness of life, we consider hobbies to be trivial and time-wasting, and can find ourselves being weighed down by responsibility and losing our connection to what brings us joy. In this episode, Cass explains the benefits of prioritising play, how playfulness is as much an attitude as an activity, and...

Cass sits down with Dr Gwen Adshead, one of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrists who has spent 30 years providing therapy to violent criminals including killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and those who are normally labelled as 'monsters'.Gwen discusses the role of early childhood trauma in later violent crime, the devastating consequences of cutting funding to public mental health serv...

This week, Cass is talking about Parasocial Relationships; that is the one-sided relationship between a media figure and a fan. She discusses how even 'micro-influencers' can be the object of parasocial relationships and how social media has fuelled the intensity of those connections. Are they all bad though? Let's look at the benefits of parasocial interactions for both the public figure and the...

This week, Cass sits down with Astrid Jorgensen, founder and Director of the iconic Pub Choir. Astrid shares the story of how pub choir got started, the tipping point when pub choir became a global sensation, and the surprising and inspiring lessons she learned from pivoting to ‘Couch Choir’ during covid lockdowns. Tickets to Pub Choir’s shows in Australia, the UK and the USA are available at pubc...

Cass is back from holidays and celebrating six years of Crappy to Happy! This week she’s got important news to share about the future direction of the show. Tune in to hear what’s happening with Crappy to Happy, why things might sound a little different going forward and have your say on what you’d like to hear in future episodes. Connect with Cass: www.crappytohappypod.com hello@crappytohappypod...

It's a full circle moment on Crappy to Happy as Tiff Hall returns to join Cass behind the mic. This time, not as a cohost but as guest, to reflect on the last few years of challenges: including bouncing forward post babies, business diversification and a changing relationship to her body. If you've not met Tiff before she's one of Australia's most trusted health and fitness experts. She's a person...