Franz Sidney - The Art of Living

Create with Franz

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A podcast dedicated to sharing actionable steps we can take to improve our well being and mental health, so we can create the life we want!

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Franz Sidney - The Art of Living

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Latest episode

Oct 24, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 79: Being intentional about our life plan 07.02.2022

Are you intentional in your life plan? Or are you trading your health and dreams for something that it's not fulfilling for you? Listen to the story of Lindsay Sutherland, who had all you could wish for: a well remunerated job in the city, a perfect family life, a nice house in a warm country. Yet she felt stressed and unhappy and craved a simple life in contact with nature. In her refreshing inte...

Episode 78: Can we thrive while suffering with a chronic condition? 30.01.2022

An inspirational interview with Dr. Kevin Payne, (Ph. D. in Sociology & Psychology) who after suffering from MS for the past 32 years teaches us how to live well despite chronic desease. Using a multi layered approach he will describe in the show, Kevin has reached a fulfilling life and helps others do the same. Check him out at: https://yourlifelivedwell.co/ There, you can download a 100-page boo...

Episode 76: How life-long learning improves your well-being 17.01.2022

"Change is the end result of all true learning." (Leo Buscaglia) Do you agree with Leo? I do. Education is power. Yet, so many spend their time unfulfilled  and in chronic distress because their lack of education is stemming from - and also causing - a lesser quality of life, worse health outcomes and lack of opportunities. I am not advocating a world-wide rush to gain a university degree but I in...

Episode 75: Self reliance 31.12.2021

We live in an uncertain world where our economic situation, our health an our freedom can deteriorate at any time. What can we do about it? We can learn about self reliance and plan ahead for what is more likely to happen to our family, our city or country. When we consider what lies ahead, what type of education and skills will we need? What type of job will be more helpful? Can we lower our debt...

Episode 73: How to let go 12.12.2021

In this episode I will share what happens when we allow painful past events, mistakes and experiences to influence our present mindset. As long as we carry a heavy emotional luggage our future is polluted. Learn how to look at the future with an eye open for new possibilites!

Episode 72: Let's talk about depression 05.12.2021

Millions of people suffer from depression but relatively few openly talk about it, especially men. Having intense feelings or being suicidal is not something to be ashamed of. Instead we can recognise the symptoms, seek for help and learn that feeling better is possible.  In this episode I quote author Matt Haigh whose awesome book you can buy here: https://amzn.to/3Dl3lAy Aged 24, Matt Haig's wor...

Episode 71: Change your habits, change your life 28.11.2021

What do you tend to do when you are stressed? Happy? Busy? Hungry? Frustrated or late? Do you eat something, smoke, lose your patience, shut down, go for a walk or work until you drop? Did you know that our actions and reactions are often just a habit and not quite a thoughtful decision designed to achieve a certain goal? In fact, most times our habit are shortcuts for efficiency reason and do not...

Episode 70: Emetophobia - The fear of throwing up 21.11.2021

Christmas is coming! We are all thinking about festive food, right? Well, not everyone! Some people are terrified of meeting up and eating contaminated food or touching germs. Did you know that 1.7% to 3.1% of males and  6% to 7% of females are terrified about the idea of vomiting ? This disorder is called emetophobia and can change the life of the sufferers, who go to great lengths to avoid conta...

Episode 69: 'Do you want to have a good day? Create it in your mind first.' 14.11.2021

How do you react when two or three things in a row go wrong in your day? Do you moan, feel stressed or depressed and lose hope that you will ever get anything done? Or do you focus on what you can do, on being grateful for the silver lining - or the teaching moment you just experienced? Neuroscience is clear that the way we think, filter and anticipate events changes our perception and reality. Jo...

Episode 68: Is your mind protecting you too much? 07.11.2021

Meet John and Mary: they are both about middle age and trying to lose weight but it seems to be impossible. Mary even cries when she loses a few kg, and John, a high flying art director, has been warned about a looming heart attack, but all his efforts fail. What is holding them back? In both cases we will discover that the beliefs they built when they were younger hold the key to why their weight...

Episode 67: How to change focus in public/private debates to avoid conflict 01.11.2021

Have you ever wondered why some conversations (public or private) end up turning into arguments, causing stress and resentment for both parts? It's often the case that we are focusing on who is at fault, or on which strategy is not working. When we shift towards what is important for each person, the whole conversation becomes broad and dynamic. Learn the best tips on how to handle conflict in suc...

Episode 66: Could weight issues be caused by emotional blocks? 25.10.2021

Why is losing weight and keeping in shape so difficult? What makes up give up before reaching our goal? According to Alex Pin, a Slovenian coach and author who works with mums and their children, our energy and inner programming are the core issue. In this episode, Alex will share tips on how to tackle the problem head on and reprogram ourselves - while enjoying life to the full. Alex will return...

Episode 65: Are we eating our emotions? 17.10.2021

Is it possible to shift stubborn weight or an impulse to keep eating (despite our best intentions)? Yes. I will share 10 stories of clients who were able to discover what was holding them back in their journey to health and to remove those triggers by using hypnosis. You will hear the story of the woman who kept snacking until late in the night to avoid falling asleep, and another one who could no...

Episode 64: How food can make or break our mental health 11.10.2021

With mental health issues increasing worldwide, and conventional medication unable to offer long term benefits, one wonders how can we all improve our mental health? A large amount of medical literature shows that nutrition matters : it affects our gut-brain connection and all aspects of our daily life. So if you are currently suffering from depression, anxiety, hallucinations, sleep disorders, AD...

Episode 63: Keeping fitness goals in the months leading to Christmas 02.10.2021

If you have already decided that there is no point in trying to get fit or lose weight now, as Christmas will ruin your efforts, this episode is for you! I will show you how by changing our internal dialogue we can change our habits and thus reach our health targets. Emotional eating, binge eating, processed foods, fad diets will also be covered.  I  am frequently asked what type of equipment I us...

Episode 62: 'Finding balance between home and work demands' 25.09.2021

If you are running all the time and wondering how to balance quality home time with workload, this is for you. We will talk about what really matters to you and invite you to self reflect on where you will be in 20 years from now and how to get there safely.

Episode 61 Kindness 20.09.2021

There is a way to feel happy, peaceful and calm, and it's to be kind in our thoughts and words to others. Not only kind words have a huge energetic power, but they change how our brain is wired, enhance the health of our cardiovascular system and make us overall happier and calmer.

Episode 60 Is hypnosis dangerous 13.09.2021

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Episode 59 Therapy coaching 06.09.2021

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Episode 58: The 10 questions you need to ask yourself to create a future you will enjoy 30.08.2021

Do you feel that you are running all the time but not quite getting where you want to be? Are you stressed and overwhelmed in a good career that is destroying your private life? Then this episode is for you. Learn why and how you can create a vision of your future that is based on what matters to you. Future pace yourself and then work backwards to come up with an executable started to create the...

Episode 57: Are we victims or victors? 23.08.2021

It's easy and common to blame others for everything that is going on in our life, to embrace a victim mentality and to seek for instant solutions. We all do it at some point. Let's consider what can happen when we change gear and take charge of what happens in our life, relationships and fitness. The best way to predict our future is to create it ! I am frequently asked what type of equipment I us...

Episode 56 Anxious about future 16.08.2021

If you realise that your thoughts are constantly focused on what can possibly go wrong at home, at work or with your health, help is at hand! In this episode packed full of tips, find out what are the symptoms of anticipatory anxiety, how they affect your daily life and your sleep and how to tackle them in a few easy steps.

Episode 55: How to avoid relationship anxiety 09.08.2021

One of the reasons why people fear long term commitment after a major break up is anxiety about being hurt or about failing again. We discuss today the bigger stumbling blocks that keep us from moving on and how to build the new relationship on stronger pillars that will give us peace, security and enjoyment. Taking care of yourself and your emotional and physical health will be paramount.

Episode 54: Showing confidence at work with your body language 02.08.2021

If you are good at your job, yet lack confidence to talk to superiors, share a new idea or ask for something to be done differently, tune in today! In this episode I will share a few tips to help you raise your confidence in your workplace, starting from your body language and your thinking. The way you think, your posture, and tone of voice, have a direct impact on how others perceive you and res...

Episode 53: How to Prepare for job interview 19.07.2021

In this episode I will share the best tips for preparing the perfect resume and talk about the things that the employer finds more important. You will learn why being a problem solver is the number 1 skill that you will want to highlight!

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