Ripen Academy

Many of the things that happen to us in life are actually neutral – the events themselves are not positive or negative – it’s our attitude towards them that makes them seem good or bad. In this episode Matt shares insights on the importance of controlling our attitude, and a quick technique for applying mental agility to a setback or challenge faced... 

When a colleague, friend or loved one shares something difficult with us, they are most likely looking for someone to listen, not someone to inject them with positivity. Minimising is lazy empathy. There is no script for empathy, but here's some examples for how to quickly and easily show others genuine empathy, for honouring, building and maintaining trusted relationships. Which is great for your...

If the last few years has taught us anything it’s that life is fragile and unpredictable. There are so many books and research papers now on the power of Gratitude and the importance of counting your blessings, but that sentiment can feel like cold comfort during tough times when blessings are few and far between! Tragic Optimism refers to finding meaning in our suffering, and acknowledging that w...

Many people think of confidence as the thing they need to get started, but the opposite is true. Confidence is the thing you get from doing . The gap between the confidence we tell ourselves we 'need' and we tell ourselves we 'have', is what determines the level of Resilience we have trying anything new... we call this the confidence gap . Here's how to bridge the gap and build your confidence whe...

Smartphones and other such devices are a tool that we think we control, but the truth is they are mostly in control of us! These devices are monetised by usage, so the developers need us to be addicted to keep using them. With digital media consuming an average of 12+ hours of our precious time each day, how can we get the best from this incredible technology without gambling our time... 

There will always be things that are outside our control. Here's 2 ways we can handle daily challenges and setbacks faced. We can be Outside-in, or Inside-out. In this episode we'll explain the difference and how applying this thinking can boost your Resilience. 

There's been a strong body of scientific evidence building that when our bodies tell us we are fatigued, or tired, or needing to 'stop!' pushing so hard, it's actually at a point way below our true physical limits. This is a Resilience boosting strategy used by elite professionals for facing extreme physical challenges or threats, but it's actually a strategy we can all harness... 

2022 is another 'new year' that hasn't felt so 'new', with the same challenges and threats from the ongoing Pandemic continuing to wreak havoc on our work and social lives. But what impact has the Pandemic had on our neurobiology, and how do we recover? Host Matt Hughes shares how the brain responds to uncertainty, and why Building Personal Resilience is essential to thriving in whatever new 'norm...

How good are you at prioritising your needs? Or do you consistently put others needs above your own, breaking a fundamental rule of Personal Resilience - You Prioritising You! In this episode, Host Matt Hughes shares an example of how applying this rule actually makes you better at helping others. Prioritising your needs is not vanity... it's called self-care! 

What have thoughts, feelings and behaviours got to do with Personal Resilience? What is the connection between these things and someone's outcomes? In this episode we share a simple metaphor for understanding the connection, which is essential knowledge for tapping into and enhancing Personal Resilience! 

What is this thing 'Mindset' and how important is it for achieving optimal Personal Resilience? In this episode we share some evidence to backup what you probably already know - if you have a different mindset you will have a different outcome! 

How high is your Resilience? How high is the Resilience of the people you know, work with or care for? How do you know? Here we explore the 3 environments that test someone's Resilience, and the factors that make some people more Resilient than others.  

A key building block to mastering Personal Resilience and enhancing Team Resilience is understanding what Resilience is, and is not! In this sound bite we demystify 3 common misconceptions about Resilience. 

Here's a quick introduction to the ripen Podcast, including the 3 building blocks we'll be covering for you to achieve optimal wellbeing and performance in work and life. This Podcast is for anyone seeking to build or cultivate their Resilience, including members of our Resilience Alumni and people completely new to ripen and their Resilience. Thanks for listening! Oh, and the cute voice at the be...