Odd Ones Out

Send us Fan Mail What if happiness shouldn't be the goal after all? What if we might get even more from life if the journey and its destination were laser-focused only on what really matters to us in the here and now? And that by allowing ourselves to be immersed in the things that help our souls sing, we might in fact feel more grounded and have a life that's richer than by any other me...

Send us Fan Mail How do you feel about change?  And we mean REALLY feel about change?  Does it excite you, or set off alarm bells? We contend that in order to affect change we have to start with a level of vulnerability. But this can can be difficult to endure, especially if you've built up a wall of resilience to cope with other things in life.  Join us as we discuss learning to accommodate...

Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle to matter more to yourself than the voices of others?  In this episode we discuss why truly being ourselves can often be harder than it should be.   #mentalwellbeing  #oddonesoutpod #oddonesout  #malementalhealth  #authenticitymatters  #beyourself #mentalhealthmatters  #beyourself   ------ Listen to all podcast episodes on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.co...

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk candidly about hormones.  When your whole personality can change in an instant, communication should be the highest priority. But when this feels nigh-on impossible, how do all involved parties navigate their way through this fast-changing landscape? In this episode we explore how hormones affect us all - from those who are swallowed by them to those who have to st...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore how we feel about being so open recording the OddOnesOutPod podcast and take a moment to look ahead. We also discuss what being an Odd one Out means to us - and why it affords us the opportunity to account for who we are, and embrace our authentic selves when choosing our paths in life Lastly, how do we navigate our inherent fear of judgement and need to...

Send us Fan Mail Empath, Sensitive, Caring, Thoughtful, Observant... Do any of these terms ring true for you?  If they do, do you feel they are positive or negative attributes?  Do they propel you or hold you back from reaching your full potential?  In this episode, Maz explores the characteristics he has that fall under the term Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and how they affect him day to day.  #...

Send us Fan Mail Do you find it difficult to resist doom and gloom? Does it sometimes feel more substantial than the lighter side of things? In this episode, Becky discusses the challenges she faces when negativity is subconsciously yet tightly woven into her outlook on life.  #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellbeingpodcast #beyourself #oddonesoutpod #oddonesout #belong #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellne...

Send us Fan Mail How do you know when you've thought about something enough? What does enough even mean?  In this episode Maz explores the challenges of dealing with his lifelong curiosity about the world, alongside searching for answers that are often difficult to find.  #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellbeingpodcast #beyourself #oddonesoutpod #oddonesout #belong #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellne...

Send us Fan Mail What happens if you've grown up in a home where anger is the emotion that shouts the loudest?  Becky pulls on her big girls pants to open up about a topic that's not the easiest to discuss. Anger doesn't have to be dramatic or even overtly expressed to block the path to self-acceptance and growth... #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellbeingpodcast #beyourself #oddonesou...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself holding back from being yourself when in a room full of people?  What about when it's a group of family and friends?  Or even when it's just you?! Tune into this episode as Maz talks through how Not Belonging or feeling safe has lead him to undervalue the importance of being himself. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellbeingpodcast #beyourself #o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Beck explores one of the behaviours that holds her back, admitting it's all too easy to excuse addiction when it's a long-term coping mechanism for life's challenges.  The flip side is that it can hinder personal growth and create obstacles of its own... #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellbeingpodcast #beyourself #oddonesoutpod #oddonesout #beyourbests...

Send us Fan Mail How do you reach your full potential if you go through life feeling you just don't belong? Maz talks us through how this root conviction, along with not feeling safe, began for him when growing up in Iraq, and how it continues to impact day to day life.  #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellbeingpodcast #beyourself #oddonesoutpod #oddonesout #belong #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellnes...

Send us Fan Mail Our root convictions inform the way we perceive life and the challenges it throws at us. In this episode, Beck shares her conviction of not feeling good enough and introduces us to how this plays out in every day life.  #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellbeingpodcast #beyourself #oddonesoutpod #oddonesout #beyourbestself #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #notgoodenough #confidencebuil...

Send us Fan Mail Let's start at the very beginning.... What do we have in store for you with the Odd Ones Out Podcast?  Join us - Maz and Beck, a husband and wife duo - as we offer insights into how our backgrounds, cultures, and experiences have shaped our unique perspectives on life and how best to navigate its roadblocks and challenges. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellbeingpodcast #beyours...