Reinvent You Show

Is there a silver lining when it comes to our regrets? In this podcast George & Rachel discuss this idea and some of their own regrets. [01:16] Discussing having regrets [03:21] One of George's regrets [08:43] What we can get out of our epic mistakes [09:38] Making the same mistakes over and over again (resulting to consequences) [14:24] The blog George wrote called "Our Depression" [18:10] What d...

In this podcast George and Rachel discuss the differences between these two ideas and the benefits of healthy expectations. [00:46] Having expectations vs not having any expectation [03:30] Being motivated without being hard on ourselves [08:47] The need for our own level of acceptance [11:08] Having the responsibility to set high expectations [19:13] Addressing issues instead of being intolerant...

We often don't recognise when we are in denial. How does this really affect us and what are the reasons why we should shatter our denial. [04:02] Our identity is shaped from the beginning [04:58] The habit of being in denial and our responsibility to change [09:34] Multi-dimensional intelligence [12:18] Accessing genius at a late age [17:06] Intense emotions dictate how we are meant to perceive an...

In this podcast George explains what a fractal pattern is and how it relates to life. Here's what was covered: [01:04] Explaining the fractal pattern [07:09] Has George identified fractal patterns within himself? [08:54] Trying to succeed when you're wrong about something [11:17] Our attraction to structural integrity [12:59] The relevance of structural integrity in nature [20:23] The pattern when...

Here's what was covered: [01:25] The revelation that your confidence isn't matching your capability. [03:00] Resistance. [06:50] The problem when your point of view is not aligned to your principles? [07:55] Objection of an idea as a reason for resistance. [10:32] Being out of your depth with low confidence and what can be done to address it. [13:27] Allowing room for two levels of feedback. [15:3...

Topics covered: [01:03] Behind-the-scenes of the "Man Enough" Campaign by Happiness Co.  [04:24] The values of being hard and strong [05:17] The Power of balancing out with 'softness' [06:30] The dual role of hard and soft [15:16] How to be truly man enough [17:51] We are all meant to be sensitive [22:13] Two ways to share your vulnerability in your life [26:33] The importance of communication   Y...

Topics: [01:23] Getting to know someone and having the ability to get into the other person's worldview [05:28] When you're insecure and you want to feel safe [09:46] Why we end up with relationships that don't work out [11:42] Message to all the nice guys [13:23] Message to women [15:19] When a guy is too nice [16:42] Being attracted to a woman [17:46] A movie called "Coming to America" by Eddie...

Have you ever tried to 'fit in'? Why should we worry about what people think of us? In this podcast, George & Rachel address social anxiety in its various degrees and why we should believe we are enough. [00:47] Introversion [03:52] Rejection and acceptance. [04:24] How we can overthink. [05:32] Our belief that we are not enough. [10:39] The lack of communication skills. [12:10] Why we should not...

[00:41] Procrastination and laziness. [02:45] The benefit of being lazy. [05:42] Is procrastination linked to fear of failure? [06:28] We are not all inherently lazy. [07:18] The protection mechanism. [08:24] How perfectionism can be an issue. [10:53] Becoming proactive. You may want to listen to: Fear of failure Being in Flow Overcoming Anxiety

As we begin a new year, George & Rachel discuss the idea of theming your year and the depth of detail we need to outline for ourselves to make it happen. Here's what was covered: [01:51] George's theme for last year. [04:53] Setting an intention at the beginning. [06:30] An intention has to be purpose-based. [09:00] Money doesn't have a personality. [10:50] The excitement from the benefits of bein...

In this episode, George and Rachel discuss about protecting your daughter from someone or from bad situation Here's what was covered: [00:45] Approaching my daughter [02:02] Describing a lot of extremes that people go too far [03:00] Resentment and Rebellion [03:27] Ways on how to be there for your child [04:11] Finding ways to help them with their awareness, values and critical thinking. [08:11]...

What does the idea of giving up mean to you? Often we are met with feelings of failure and weakness. In this podcast George & Rachel explore this idea and how we can identify the reasons behind this choice. [1:19] Why should you keep going and not give up [6:40] Can giving up be healthy? [9:06] Are we the problem? [11:32] Every moment is precious. [13:34] How not to give up on the things that matt...

Have you ever thought about what your worldview may be? What are dominating thoughts that are influencing us day to day? George and Rachel discuss the meaning and power of our worldviews in this podcast. [1:38] What is the world view that we hold? [6:33] How our worldview affects relationships. [8:20] Feeling fulfilled depends on our worldview. [12:51] Adaptive ability. [14:07] The self-entitlemen...

In this podcast George & Rachel discuss the idea of 'truth' and the power it holds in our lives.  [1:13] What we are brought up to believe is true as children. [2:40] Being told "You're not loving Jesus enough" [5:33] Why parents stage 'truth' to a child. [9:14] Being exhausted by keeping a secret. [12:10] Is there such thing as truth? [13:00] George defines truth. [17:40] Why we need to be truth...

We are never short of a scandal in the media. How much does this impact on our lives and how do we interpret these actions and do we accept them as 'normal'? Listen to George speak passionately about this subject with Rachel. [0:42] Kevin Hart's Scandal [4:15] Forgetting you are in a relationship with a person. [8:15] The value of family, have we lost that? [9:50] What is the movie '50 shades of g...

While we like to see people we care about in a happy state, should we be responsible for their happiness? What do we learn from moments in pain and how can we be ok to allow this to exist. Here's what was covered: [01:42] The message we receive to be responsible. [05:04] How do we know if we are becoming over-responsible? [05:44] Being a rescuer. [08:08] Can we handle being responsible for everyth...

Giving and receiving advice can be a very touchy subject where often mis-communication is frequent . George and Rachel discuss the different ways advice is given and received and how we can make it work best for us. Here's what was covered: [2:06] Defining advice. [5:55] The delivery of advice and how it affects us. [7:04] First we are impacted by emotions and then content. [8:38] Giving good qual...

George and Rachel discuss issues surrounding being a good parent and how to cope with problems that get in the way. Here's what was covered: [1:37] How stressful parenting can be. [2:57] Balance: The recurring issue. [4:35] The change in thoughts from before to after having a child. [8:27] The affects of social media in parenting. [12:00] The difference between being a friend and being a parent. [...

The road to a fulfilling, enduring relationship is almost always littered with a few attempts that come to an end. Breaking up is a natural progression in life as we learn about ourselves and about relationships. In this podcast, George & Rachel discuss how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable in the breakup conversation and how to carry it out in a dignified, respectful & caring way. Here'...

Most of us are keenly aware of our own personality attributes and if we possess a competitive edge. Now, the bigger question is: Does it work to our advantage? How competitive are you, and do you find it useful to be one way or the other? In this episode, George and Rachel discuss being competitive in a healthy way. Here's what was covered [3:45] People being competitive in a nasty way. [5:03] The...

People pleasing is not sustainable and does much more harm than good when we do not do it within our means. George and Rachel discuss in depth what it means to find the balance to please others while not neglecting your needs.  Here's what was covered [3:17] The problem with people pleasing. [4:17] Why do people please beyond their means? [5:18] Why the word "no" is confronting. [7:11] Our investm...

In this podcast George & Rachel address anxiety, discussing their experiences with it and strategies to overcome it. Here's what was covered: [2:31] The relation of anxiety and depression. [3:53] What is anxiety? [6:40] The role of of medication. [11:40] Experiencing high anxiety. [12:37] Things that helped Rachel address being anxious. [14:29] In a perfect storm how your worst fears are magnified...

In this podcast, George & Rachel address depression, focusing on how we can better understand and deal with this debilitating mental and emotional state of being. Here's what was covered: [01:17] The stigma of depression. [04:00] Cultural habits of self-medicating. [06:40] The importance of balance in life. [11:02] Looking at what happens neurologically when we get depressed. [16:57] Why we become...

In the age of social media, how do we remain true to our heart, while absorbing the bombardment of information day to day? George & Rachel discuss this idea and more in this thought provoking conversation.   Here's what was covered: [3:41] How our consumption of information has changed. [4:32] Disengaging from mindless actions. [5:38] What makes people think differently? [10:29] How we become shap...

Being a parent of young teenagers is rarely easy and in an age with smartphones and the internet, it seems to be getting harder. In this podcast, George and Rachel discuss what ideas can help us protect our teens while not wanting to fall into the trap of overprotecting them.   Here's what was covered: • [2:00] The dangers that smart phones can bring to your teens. • [3:30] When is the right time...