Odd Ones Out

Send us Fan Mail Well, firstly an apology is in order! It's not great when life gets in the way of working on this Podcast, and we are sorry that there has been an unintended week's gap. But what are you in for with this episode? Ice baths, nutrition-dense diets, low or no alcohol, and natural energy boosters are just a few of the trends that are rocking the wellness industry in 2024.  I...

Send us Fan Mail OK, OK, not the most original of titles,  But in this episode we're talking about who is more emotional - men or women.  What title would you give it? :-) Listen now! #emotions #emotionalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #womenandmen #fullpotential #wellbeingpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #selfgrowth #futureself #oddonesoutpod #oddoneout #mindsetmatters #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #...

Send us Fan Mail Social media has long been cited as a contributor to negative mental health but just how much are we taking this on board? Even if we're not dealing with cyber bullying or detrimental comparisons to others, just the amount of time we spend scrolling each week could be taking us away from the much-needed place of just 'being'. In this episode, Maz and Beck share thei...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know what's lurking under the covers of a peaceful society?  That's bubbling away for a person who presents themselves as the epitome of calm? Apparently there is a roaring rage that's driving us all to distraction - and rage rooms! According to Le Monde, we are all becoming more angry.  Maz and Beck discuss why this might be, their personal experiences and t...

Send us Fan Mail How much do you value (consensual) touch?  Do you shy away from it? Find it awkward?  Or is it an integral part of your relationship with others?  In this episode Maz and Beck start by updating everyone on their week; sharing their progress and thoughts on diet, exercise, therapy and forward-planning... And then discuss a recent compilation of over 250 studies on the importance of...

Send us Fan Mail Weeeee're Baaaack! And a huge apology is in order if you've been waiting patiently for the new series to begin! Now, how much is your past dictating your actions today? And how do you make sure you really focus on the things that underpin you having a strong and happy future?  In this episode we, Maz and Beck cover what we've been up to and share our approach to the...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do on a grey day? Or when others are bloody miserable but you don't want to be? This episode was recorded on a really rainy day, which sparked Maz and Beck to discuss what they do not to be brought down.  Nothing fancy! But perhaps you're able to relate - if you do (or don't!), let us know!  Listen now! Oh, and we will be taking a break next week to do s...

Send us Fan Mail We have a confession and apology to make Maz and Beck let planning and life admin take over last week, resulting in the loss of time to record a podcast episode. Sorry! But what have Maz and Beck been focusing on?  In this episode we discuss our approach to putting elements of our collective and individual lives under the microscope - sharing the why, the what and the how.  Listen...

Send us Fan Mail Music.  What role does it play in your life?  Does it ease your stress?  Lift your mood? Speak for your heart? Calm your soul? Is it for you only? A contributor towards you feeling like an Odd one Out? Or does it bring you together with others in a way you couldn't experience otherwise? For Maz and Beck it sits alongside food, water and air as a fundamental part of their live...

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about nutrition... At time of recording it's January, we're still thinking about new year's resolutions, and if we're looking at reaching our full potential we can't really ignore the role of nutrition on mental and physical health.  In some ways even what we eat and the diet/s we choose to follow can contribute to being an odd one out.  In...

Send us Fan Mail It's time to delve a little deeper into the lives of our hosts! Following a listener's email prompt asking how Maz and Beck met, this episode shares all of the details and more.  Expect a look back, frank discussions, and thoughts for the next generation. Listen now! #relationships #happilymarried #challenges #fullpotential #wellbeingpodcast #selfgrowth #oddonesoutpod #o...

Send us Fan Mail It's New Year (at time of recording) and time to turn attention to what's in store - or rather, what we want to get from the year ahead. Whether you're into setting New Year Resolutions or not, having self-development goals and/or ensuring personal needs are met are imperative when on the path to reaching our - and life's - full potential. So what have Maz and...

Send us Fan Mail Exercise. It's apparently 'the miracle cure we've always had but too long neglected' So what's your go-to? Or do you shun it completely? With strong scientific evidence that it can help us live a healthier and happier life, and with a New Year on the horizon, Maz and Beck turn their attention to what exercise means to them - if and how it's embraced,...

Send us Fan Mail We couldn't just leave it there! Maz and Beck had such a good conversation about their views on religion  ('Religion, Friend or Foe?' - episode 23) ... that they had to set aside more time to delve deeper, be even franker, and potentially (although unwittingly) offend a few people.  So here's the follow-up to episode 23.  Buckle up! #religion #religionissues  #...

Send us Fan Mail How are you with self-nurture? Do actively consider it?  And if you do have a well-trodden route to achieve it, does it always have a 100% positive outcome?  What if your self-nurture is a vice in disguise, and can turn on its head if you're not careful?  In this episode (which is a part two to, 'The Two Sides of Addiction'),  Maz and Beck explore in a little more d...

Send us Fan Mail Would you say you're religious?  Or perhaps would still reference belonging to a religion if you were asked - even if you no longer practice? Maz and Beck have decided to dive into the deep end on a topic that can, for some, be quite contentious.  With different upbringings in different countries, cultures and religions, they discuss their experiences of religion and offer di...

Send us Fan Mail How often would you describe yourself as 'feeling stressed'?  Stress is one of the biggest contributors to mental health problems, including anxiety and depression, and has its part in physical health issues too - like insomnia, IBS and heart disease.  But is it all bad?  In this episode Beck and Maz explore the varying types of stress from the surprising benefits to whe...

Send us Fan Mail How important is appearance to you?  And how important is how we feel about our own appearance to our mental wellbeing? In this episode Beck and Maz explore the relationship between mental health and appearance. 'Nough said. Join us! #appearance #appearancesmatter #oddonesoutpod #oddoneout #mindexpansion #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #newepisode #fullpotential ------ Listen t...

Send us Fan Mail Which side of the fence do you fall with short- and long-term thinking?  Or are you one of the lucky ones that manages to achieve a balance?  As we strive to get the most out of life, is it having the eye on the details or a vision of the future that helps us to achieve our goals and full potential?  How do you keep the bigger picture in mind if you find that your day is full of s...

Send us Fan Mail We've decided to do a part two! This time to the episode on Learned Beliefs. So... How open minded are you? What if someone believes something that goes against everything you believe? How open minded are you? Are you comfortable with the idea of not conforming? How open minded are you? What if the next generation wants to explore and hold values, opinions and beliefs differe...

Send us Fan Mail Would you use the word confident if asked to describe yourself?  Actually, how do you personally define confidence? Is it what you see or experience in a social situation, or what you feel on the inside?  (Obvs, appreciate you could choose both) In this episode Maz and Beck discuss their differing experiences of confidence - exploring the challenges and benefits of having either i...

Send us Fan Mail Dig deep... How many of your opinions are really yours?  Let's try that another way... How often do you catch yourself thinking something that really, if you think hard, isn't actually what you REALLY think?  We are so strongly influenced as children by the views and beliefs our carers bestow upon us that it's understandable they remain into adulthood. But if we bli...

Send us Fan Mail Emotional, social, existential... are apparently the three different types of loneliness that are contributing to what's being cited as an epidemic.  This week saw social media light up with World Mental Health Day posts and the undercurrent of so many posts was how pervasive loneliness is.  The pandemic ignited a focus on social interaction being paramount to mental wellbein...

Send us Fan Mail OK, here's a question for you - how good are you at confrontation? Many shy away from it, as it makes them feel awkward, perhaps uncomfortable, and certainly believe it to inevitably involve aggression.  But what if we were to say that confrontation is actually necessary?  And that constructive confrontation can help us to ensure we can follow the path, opinions and ideas tha...

Send us Fan Mail How often are you distracted by an old memory that creeps up and takes hold? Or find yourself really ruminating over something that you tell yourself is insignificant, but you just can't help it?  Maz and Beck term these idle traumas - experiences that make their mark, regardless of how old or small we believe them to be.  If we're truly going to reach our full potential...